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NAHCON’s initial pessimism in announcing the 2026 Hajj fare by using a high exchange rate of ₦1,550 per dollar was not arbitrary. It was a cautious decision rooted in experience, shaped by the Commission’s encounters with late…

When a pilgrim wears the Ihram, something profound happens  not just in clothing, but in the soul. The white, seamless garments strip away every symbol of wealth, power, and position, leaving behind only what truly defines a…

In a world where everything is shared, posted, and celebrated publicly, the beauty of doing good deeds quietly has almost faded. We live in an age of visibility   where charity is broadcast, kindness is recorded, and sincerity is tested…

As the weekend arrives, it’s the perfect time to pause and take stock not just of our work or social plans, but of our spiritual state. In the rush of daily life, it’s easy for acts of worship to become routine or for our hearts…

With deep sorrow, the Muslim community including students from across the globe received the news of the passing of Sheikh Bashir bin Ahmed Siddiq, the venerable teacher of the Holy Qur’an at Masjid An Nabawi in Madinah,…

He was only 16 when he first read “Indeed, with hardship comes ease.” At the time, it felt like a nice phrase, but not much more. Years later, after losing his job and struggling to provide for his…

He had everything people dream of wealth, status, a beautiful home, and a career that made others envy him. Yet at night, when the noise of the world faded and the phone finally stopped ringing, an emptiness crept in. A…

Every week, Muslims across the world look forward to Friday not just as the end of the workweek, but as a sacred day of gathering, mercy, and renewal. Jumu’ah is more than just another prayer; it is a weekly…

The Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Professor Abdullahi Saleh Usman, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima for their significant efforts in…

In Islam, the tongue is one of the greatest blessings Allah has given to mankind   but it is also one of the most dangerous. With a single word, a believer can earn Allah’s mercy, and with a single word, they can incur His anger. This is…