Lekki, Lagos – During the 2025 Annual Prophetic Medicine Conference held in Lekki, Lagos, medical experts underscored the value of Islamic and Prophetic medicine in preventing ailments, with a focus on proactive health practices. The conference, which took place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, brought together practitioners, stakeholders, and enthusiasts of Islamic and Prophetic medicine
Nigeria’s foremost Hajj and Umrah operator, Hajj Mabrur Ventures Limited (HMVL), will commence the medical screening for its intending pilgrims on Friday, May 2, 2025, in preparation for the upcoming Hajj. The screening will take place at the company’s Lagos office located at 9A, Wing 1, Abiodun Fasakin Crescent, behind the old LASU building, Idiroko
In what many consider a highly unusual scene, the mataf — the white marble area encircling the sacred Kaaba at the heart of the Grand Mosque — was seen virtually deserted this week, an uncommon moment of silence at one of Islam’s most revered sites. Ordinarily teeming with tens of thousands of worshippers performing tawaf
As preparations for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage continue, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, is scheduled to meet with officials responsible for organizing the country’s Hajj activities. The meeting will take place on Sunday at the Imam Khomeini Hosseiniyah in Tehran. This annual gathering is a tradition where the Leader provides guidance and delivers
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has submitted a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, signed by over 300 Muslim organisations across the UK, demanding the immediate recognition of a Palestinian state and stronger action against ongoing violence in Gaza. The letter, delivered to 10 Downing Street, calls on the UK government to show what
A 20-year-old French man suspected of carrying out a brutal murder inside a mosque in southern France has been arrested in Italy and is now set to be extradited. The suspect, identified as Olivier H., allegedly stabbed Malian national Aboubakar Cissé to death while he was praying alone at the Hatice Mosque in La Grand-Combe
The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has announced the official inclusion of Cameroon as its 43rd member state. The development was confirmed during a formal flag-raising ceremony held at the coalition’s headquarters in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 1, 2025. Cameroon’s flag was hoisted alongside those of existing member states in a symbolic gesture
In a significant move to ensure the health and safety of Nigerian pilgrims, Hajj Mabrur Ventures Limited has commenced comprehensive medical screenings for its 2025 Hajj pilgrims. This initiative, which began on Friday, is part of the agency’s broader strategy to provide a seamless and spiritually fulfilling pilgrimage experience. The medical screenings, conducted at designated
In a significant cultural and religious outreach, the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has distributed more than 6,000 copies of the Holy Qur’an to attendees at the 39th Tunisia International Book Fair, which commenced on April 25 and is scheduled to run until May 4, 2025. The distribution initiative is part
By Abdul-Ganiyy Raji NASFAT is an acronym for Nasru-l-Lāhi-l-Fātih Society, a leading Islamic Society that has its headquarters in Lagos and has several branches in Nigeria, Canada, the US, the UK, Ghana, Garbon, Seria Leone, Ivory Coast, Togo, Benin Republic, Egypt, etc. NASFAT recently clocked 30 years. The anniversary lecture is billed to be delivered
