By: Adekunle SaheedIn a world increasingly driven by instant gratification, materialism, and cutting corners, raising children with a strong moral compass and an understanding of halal (lawful) income and honest living is more important than ever. For Muslim families and anyone seeking to instil strong ethical values, teaching the sanctity of honest earnings and upright
Oyewo-Oyelere Corruption in Nigeria is more than just stolen money, it is a betrayal of trust and a spiritual illness. Islam clearly forbids it. Allah warns in the Qur’an: Do not cause corruption on the earth after it has been set in order…” (Qur’an 7:56) Yet, corruption is everywhere, public offices, schools, markets, even homes.
By Tawa Ishaq Abuja, June 28, 2025 As part of its ongoing efforts to uplift the less privileged and promote economic empowerment, the NASFAT Agency for Zakat and Sadaqat (NAZAS), FCT Zone, disbursed ₦8 million to selected beneficiaries in Abuja to commemorate the Islamic month of Muharram. In his opening remarks, Chairman of the NAZAS
Ogun State, Nigeria – June 27, 2025 In a remarkable display of unity, faith, and resilience, Muslim women from across Ogun State convened on Friday, June 27, 2025, for the NASFAT Women’s Conference (Zone 1). Held under the theme, “Faith Through the Storm: An Islamic Approach to Overcoming Hardship with Strength and Grace,” the conference
In a historic development, the Kiswah—the sacred cloth that adorns the Ka’bah in Mecca—has for the very first time displayed the current Hijri year, 1447, embroidered on its fabric instead of the usual practice of showing the year of manufacture, which was 1446. This unprecedented change marks a significant shift in tradition that has held
As Muslims across the world ushered in the new Islamic year, President of Nasrul Lahi L Fatih Society, NASFAT, Dr Ayodeji AbdulWahid AbdulRauf has called on Nigerians to embrace unity, moral uprightness and national rebirth in the spirit of Hijrah 1447. In a heartfelt message delivered on the first day of Muharram, Dr AbdulRauf urged
Kafayat Oyewo-Oyelere The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has officially announced that Thursday, June 26, 2025, marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year 1447 AH, following the confirmed sighting of the crescent moon on the evening of Wednesday, Dhul Hijjah 29, 1446 AH. According to the Saudi Press Agency, the Crescent Sighting Committee verified
The Islamic new year has officially commenced, as the crescent moon marking the beginning of the sacred month of Muharram 1447 AH was sighted in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia shortly after sunset on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. This sighting confirms the conclusion of the month of Dhul Hijjah, making it 29 days in total
As the New Islamic Year 1447 AH dawns, the holy city of Makkah once again witnessed the revered ceremony of replacing the Kiswah—the exquisite black and gold covering of the Ka’abah. This spiritual tradition, held shortly after the Isha prayers, serves not only as a renewal of the sacred cloth but as a powerful symbol
A deeply disturbing incident unfolded on a subway train in Queens, New York, on Wednesday, June 18, when a 55-year-old Muslim woman was violently assaulted after a man questioned her about her religion. The victim, who was commuting on the city’s subway network, was approached by the suspect who asked, “Are YOU Muslim?” before launching
