The city of Madinah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has once again taken centre stage on the global map after being officially re-certified as a ‘Healthy City’ by the World Health Organization (WHO), reaffirming its status as a global leader in urban health standards. This marks the second time the revered city has earned
In a significant move aimed at easing traffic congestion and encouraging timely religious observance, Dubai authorities have announced the rollout of 2,100 free parking slots at 59 mosques across the emirate. Starting from August 2025, Muslim faithful attending daily prayers will be entitled to one hour of complimentary parking during each of the five prescribed
By Sulaimon Olanrewaju In a heartwarming display of Islamic brotherhood, the Nasrul-Lahi-l-Fatih Society (NASFAT) Ogun Zone 2 women have kicked off their second biennial conference with acts of charity, visiting the State Hospital Ijebu-Ode and Eruobodo Home for children with special needs. The conference, themed “Ijebu-Ode 2025,” began with a spirit of giving as
By Sulaimon Olanrewaju The Chief Imam of Ijebu Ode, Sheikh Musbaudeen Ayanbadejo, has admonished Islamic clerics and social media users to refrain from using online platforms to attack personalities, including traditionalists, in order to foster peaceful coexistence in Nigeria. The revered cleric delivered the message during his Jumat sermon today, marking the opening of
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has called on the Federal Government to grant Shariah courts equal status with federal courts, arguing that Nigeria’s current judicial system discriminates against Muslims. In a statement issued on Friday, MURIC’s Executive Director Professor Ishaq Akintola highlighted what he described as systemic imbalance, noting that while common law courts
By Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere Allah says in Surah Al-Hujurat (49:13): “O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Verily, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you.” This beautiful verse reminds us that
Egypt has announced that it will officially end all Hajj pilgrimages by road beginning with the 2026 season, following recent policy changes by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that bar foreign buses from operating within its territory during the annual religious exercise. The decision, confirmed by Egyptian authorities and reported in multiple national dailies, marks
Makkah, Saudi Arabia | July 30, 2025 — In a significant stride toward preserving Islamic heritage and enhancing the pilgrim experience, Saudi Arabia has launched an interactive Hijrah Train connecting the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. The initiative is designed to immerse travelers in the journey of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) during his historic migration
The global Islamic community is mourning the loss of Sheikh Dr. Sharaf Al-Sharif, a revered scholar of Islamic jurisprudence and a long-serving teacher at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques, led by His Excellency Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, confirmed the passing of the esteemed scholar in
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