Tag: MUSLIMS

Osun: How Muslims worshippers were attacked inside mosque in Ile-Ife

Aminu Imam

Some Muslims in Ile Ife, Osun State have revealed how they were attacked in Idi Omoh mosque, Ilare, Ile Ife, while observing late afternoon prayer by Oro traditional worshipers on Thursday afternoon. According to reports, some Muslims had embarked on protest in the ancient town over the attack by Oro worshippers on Friday. They vowed to continue with the protests if the perpetrators of the attack were not arrested and punished. Spokesperson for Osun Police Command, SP Opalola Yemisi Osun confirmed the attack. According to her, the traditional worshippers attacked…

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‘Killers of Nigerians in Burkina Faso will be punished’ – Buhari

Aminu Imam

President Muhammadu Buhari has said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Nigerian Embassy in Burkina Faso is engaging with the Burkinabe authorities to make sure that the killers of the 16 Nigerians in the country are appropriately sanctioned. Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu disclosed this in a statement on Monday. 16 members of Jam’iyyatu Ansariddeen Attijaniyya of Nigeria who were on a pilgrimage to the home country of their leader, Sheikhul-islam Ibrahim Niasse, in Senegal were stopped and shot dead by Burkinabe soldiers on patrol. According to the National…

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Eid-el-Kabir: Muslim faithful observe Raka’at prayers nationwide

Aminu Imam

Muslims across Nigeria have joined their counterparts across the globe to celebrate the 2021 Eid-el-Adha, also known as Eid-el-Kabir. In the nation’s capital, Muslims converged on the Abuja National Eid Ground to observe the three Raka’at. The prayers were observed with strict adherence to the Covid-19 protocols. Before going into the Eid ground, worshippers lined up to have their temperatures checked as health workers are also on the ground to administer hand sanitizers on the hands of the worshippers. Among the personalities who observed prayer at the National, Eid ground…

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Sultan urges Muslims to look for new moon from Sunday

Abdul-Azeez Ahmed Kadir

The Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar III, has requested Muslim Ummah to start the look for the new moon of Rabi’ al-thani 1442AH from Sunday. The Sultan made the request in a statement signed by Professor Sambo Junaidu, Chairman, Advisory Committee on Religious Affairs, Sultanate Council, Sokoto, on Saturday. “This is to inform the Muslim Ummah that Sunday November 15, which is equivalent to 29th day of Rabi’ al-awwal 1442AH, shall be the day to look for the new moon of Rabi’ al-thani 1442AH. “Muslim are, therefore,…

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