Muslims around the world will observe the holy month of Ramadan under lockdown and tight restrictions due to the coronavirus outbreak that has paralyzed entire countries.
The first day of fasting for Ramadan, which is determined by the sighting of the new...
Barely a week the probable dates for the start of Ramadan were announced by the leader of the Nigerian Muslims, Alhaji Sa'd Abubakar (the Sultan of Sokoto), the Mudeer of Markaz under the shield of a southwestern body of...
Over the years, I have learnt not to totally rely on Wikipedia as a source or reference. As a writer and debater on politics and religion, the need to make researches and quote sources is very important. For those...
Yesterday, I was discussing how we are fond of committing illegalities and even make things difficult for ourselves in the name of "wedding". Let me also add the practice of "Iyawo Alansi or Alamisi" to the discussion. "Iyawo Alansi"...
When stories are cited in the Qur'an, they are meant to be pondered upon and lessons are meant to be extracted from them; how much then, have you pondered upon the lessons in the beautiful story you read every...
I took some time to research on major negative changes in the world in the past two hundred years. As much as these changes are saddening, it brings utmost grieve to the heart knowing these changes are prevalent in...
Imam Tawhidi, who parades himself as the Imam of Peace has continued to prove to the world that he is not a Muslim not to talk of being an Imam. What do we call an Imam without a congregation?
Yesterday,...
It is no secret that the first ten verses of Suurah 80 ('Abasa) of the holy Qur'an were revealed to correct The Prophet Muhammad over his reaction to a blind companion who had approached him at a time The...
Unthinkable and unbearable, a
shock and grief which
is too hard to bear. Why?
In the midst of multitude
growing, you came in to
sail their smile away. Why?
Even with the unwelcomed
gestures you found your
way in oh heartless
visitor! Why?
Forcing the reality of your
existence into...
“Beware of a calamity that may afflict not only those who incurred it but also the innocent ones who had no hands in its cause and know that Allah’s retribution can be very severe”. Q. 8:25
Monologue
Beyond sheer lamentations and...
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