Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere Introduction Salah (prayer) is the cornerstone of a Muslim’s life, the first deed we will be questioned about on the Day of Judgment, and the direct link between a servant and their Creator. Yet, for many of us, salah has become a routine. Our lips move, but our hearts wander. The sweetness of
By Abdul-Ganiyy Raji Imams (or Alfas in local parlance) are human beings like us. They have needs and aspirations. They have wives, children, parents and dependants. They eat, drink and wear clothes like us. They pay school fees, electricity bills, medical bills and house rent like us. We expect them to dress well when they
Saudi authorities have announced a significant improvement in the readiness and efficiency of key pilgrimage entry points, ahead of the 2026 Hajj season. Pilgrims heading to Makkah will now experience a maximum wait time of just 35 minutes at all major miqats, a notable reduction from the 39-minute average recorded during the 2025 Hajj season.
Residents across various parts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia were treated to a breathtaking view of the lunar eclipse, as the celestial event unfolded in the night sky and was clearly visible in numerous cities. From Riyadh to Jeddah, Dammam to Abha, sky-watchers gathered to observe the rare astronomical occurrence, which drew attention from
In a renewed effort to uplift the spiritual atmosphere at one of Islam’s holiest sites, the General Administration for the Affairs of the Noble Qur’an and its Interpretations at the Prophet’s Mosque has intensified its programme of distributing Qur’ans and translated meanings of the Holy Book to worshippers and visitors. This initiative is under the
FROM FESTIVITY TO REFLECTION:THE DEEPER MEANING OF MAULUD By: Prince OBALANLEGE ABDULFATAI ADEKUNLE Akanni. (Secretary, ISLAMCOM.) The Purpose Beyond the Festivity 1. The true significance of Maulid lies far beyond the rituals and festivities; it is an annual moment for spiritual and moral renewal/rebirth. 2. It serves as a profound opportunity to pause and reflect
Medina, Saudi Arabia | September 8, 2025 Worshippers at the Prophet’s Mosque witnessed a historic moment on Sunday night as a special lunar eclipse prayer coincided in exact duration with the celestial event itself. The prayer, which began at 8:45 p.m. during the eclipse, lasted precisely 1 hour and 7 minutes—the same length of the
The 4th edition of the NASFAT Games (NASGA 4.0) began in grand style at Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State, with an energetic football match setting the tone for a week-long celebration of sports, intellect, and unity. The colourful opening ceremony was graced by members of the NASFAT Board of Trustees (BOT), National Executive Council (NEC),
By Sulaimon Olanrewaju The youth wing of the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) has declared its readiness to assume greater responsibility in the organisation’s leadership, underscoring the importance of succession planning within the Islamic faith-based society. Speaking at a strategic retreat held at Fountain University, Osogbo, the National Amir of NASFAT Youth, Brother Tajudeen Olasupo,
Osogbo, Nigeria — Sunday, September 7, 2025. The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society of Nigeria (NASFAT) has concluded a three-day Strategic Retreat held from Friday, September 5 to Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Fountain University, Osogbo. The gathering brought together the Board of Trustees, National Executive Council, Council of Elders, Women’s Wing, Youth Wing, and branch and zonal
