In a decisive move to reform the financial ecosystem governing pilgrimage in Nigeria, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has called on key stakeholders to embrace a more resilient and inclusive financing model to sustain the nation’s Hajj operations in the face of growing economic pressures. This call was made during the second National
In a strategic response to the rising complexities of today’s professional landscape, the Graduate Members’ Association (GRAMA), the alumni arm of the Muslim Students’ Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Lagos State Area Unit, has reiterated its commitment to grooming Muslim graduates for success in an increasingly volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. This resolve was
The Nigerian Muslim community was thrown into deep mourning as Sheikh Abdur Rasheed Hadiyyatullahi, the President of the Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN), was buried in his hometown of Iwo, Osun State, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. The late Islamic luminary, who passed away at the age of 81, was interred following Janazah
RIYADH, April 30 – In a firm move to maintain the sanctity and security of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has rolled out stringent penalties against individuals and facilitators who flout regulations by attempting to undertake or assist others in performing Hajj without official permits. The Saudi Ministry of Interior, in
The Muslim Congress (TMC) has taken a bold step toward addressing negativity and strengthening leadership capacity across its ranks with the successful hosting of its 2025 National Leadership Workshop. The two-day hybrid event, themed “The Big Picture Leadership,” held at the Federal Government Housing Estate in Batoro, Sagamu, Ogun State, brought together leaders from TMC
The recent controversy surrounding Sheikh Habeebullah Adam Al-Ilory, the Director of Markaz (Arabic and Islamic Training Centre) in Agege, Lagos, has once again raised serious concerns about ethical lapses in Nigerian journalism. This time, the respected Islamic scholar was at the centre of a media storm sparked by the publication of a misleading story by
As the 2025 Hajj season begins to gather momentum, Saudi Arabia has welcomed the first set of international pilgrims from various countries, even as authorities intensify enforcement of regulations guiding the sacred exercise. In a twin development on Tuesday, April 29, the Kingdom simultaneously received several flights conveying pilgrims and reiterated its zero-tolerance policy on
As preparations for the 2025 Hajj intensify across the globe, South African pilgrims are poised to emerge as a major force among international worshippers expected to converge in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. Reports monitored by KIIN360 reveal that the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has begun comprehensive arrangements to ensure
The Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), His Eminence Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has officially declared Tuesday, April 29, 2025, as the first day of Dhul Qa’adah 1446 After Hijrah (AH). The announcement was made following the established tradition of moon sighting reports across various parts
The wave of condemnation following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, continued to resonate across Hyderabad as Muslim worshippers staged a peaceful protest during Friday congregational prayers. At the historic Mecca Masjid, worshippers were seen wearing black armbands on April 25, 2025, to express their outrage over the assault believed to have been carried
