Pope Francis, spiritual leader of the Catholic Church passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at age 88 in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes not only from within the Catholic community but also from Muslim leaders and organizations around the world who viewed him as a
In what was both a symbolic return and a heartfelt message, Malaysian Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, delivered a powerful address to the academic community of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), an institution he helped bring to life. His speech, deeply reflective and visionary, called on the university to stay true to its
Adeniji Kazeem, former Lagos State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, has been elected as the new National President of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADSN), a prominent Islamic organization focused on education and social development. The election, held during the society’s national conference, also saw the emergence of Ibrahim Yusuf, Yasin, and others as part
In a show of world-class hospitality and logistical prowess, the management of King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah has pulled out all the stops to welcome this year’s influx of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, ensuring their arrival and departure experiences are nothing short of exceptional. As the main gateway to the holy city of
By Shakirudeen Bankole The structural integrity of the security architecture of the leading socio-religious Islamic organization, Nasrul-lahi-l-fatih Society (NASFAT), was subjected to an intense scrutiny over the weekend, as industry experts gathered to assess its strength and susceptibility to breaches. Serving and retired senior officers and men from across the nation’s leading law enforcement agencies,
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria as a critical force in the moral and intellectual development of the country, reaffirming the role of the Islamic organisation in shaping responsible citizens and promoting national progress. This commendation was delivered during the 11th Triennial Conference of the Society, held on Friday, April
In a moment that has left the global Catholic community and the international political stage in mourning, Pope Francis, the revered head of the Roman Catholic Church and the first pontiff from Latin America, has died at the age of 88. The announcement came early Monday morning, following a prolonged period of ill health which
April 18, 2025 – Lagos, The NASFAT Youth kicked off its highly anticipated SDGs-focused hackathon, NasHack for Impact 2025: Clean, Green, and Thrive Together, with a compelling virtual opening ceremony on Friday. The two-day event aims to harness youth innovation to tackle critical global issues related to clean water, sanitation, and climate action. The highlight
The Muslim Congress (TMC), a leading Islamic faith-based organisation in Nigeria, has finalized arrangements for a high-level national leadership workshop aimed at enhancing the capacity of its key officers nationwide. The two-day event is scheduled to hold from Friday, April 25 to Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Oluwatoyin Ojobaro Memorial Mosque, located within the
As preparations for Hajj 2025 accelerate, the Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR), a faith-based civil society organization dedicated to advocating for effective Hajj policies, has called for a harmonious and merit-based approach among all stakeholders involved in the pilgrimage process. IHR urges the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) and the various State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare
