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Sultan of Sokoto confirms start of Rabi’ul Awwal 1448 AH in Nigeria
The Sultan of Sokoto has announced the start of Rabi’ul Awwal 1448 AH in Nigeria for Friday, August 14, 2026, following verified moon sightings.
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi Advocates for Islamic Scholars to Enter Politics
Kaduna-based cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi is calling on Islamic scholars to take an active role in Nigerian politics, suggesting they can offer superior leadership through religious integrity and moral training.
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi encourages Islamic clerics to pursue political roles
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has invited Islamic scholars to actively engage in politics and seek public office to promote ethical leadership and accountability.
Sultan of Sokoto Clarifies That Crime and Extremism Are Foreign to Islamic Teachings
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, asserts that criminal activities like terrorism have no foundation in Islam, urging for a move away from linking crime to ethnicity or religion.
Ondo Cleric Demands Capital Punishment for Kidnappers and Bandits
An Ondo State Islamic cleric has urged the government to enforce the death penalty for convicted kidnappers and bandits, citing both religious and safety concerns.
Islamic Scholar Rejects Leniency for Criminals Under Sharia
Dr. Abdulateef Abdulhakeem asserts that Islamic Sharia prohibits showing mercy to criminals and calls for the establishment of formal Sharia courts to uphold justice.
The Tragic Lynching of Ummulkhair in Maraban Jos
A mother and teacher, Ummulkhair, was brutally lynched by a mob in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State, following false accusations of kidnapping, sparking calls for justice and an end to mob violence.
Danish officials weigh national prohibition on public Islamic prayer calls
The Danish government is investigating the possibility of a nationwide ban on the public broadcasting of the Islamic Adhan, citing concerns over religious visibility.
Yoruba Islamic leaders denounce unauthorized groups posing as their organization
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland has cautioned the public against supporting unofficial groups that are falsely claiming affiliation with the organization to host fundraisers.
League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland Denies Connection to New Fundraising Campaign
The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland has publicly disowned a parallel organization's fundraising activities, labeling them as deceptive attempts to impersonate the established 1964 body.