Saudi Arabia will prohibit entry into Makkah or remaining in the city for anyone holding a visa other than a Hajj visa starting April 29. Expatriates, without a valid permit, will also be banned from entering Makkah from April 23. Read more…
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“Only once in a century does one host Olympic and Paralympic Games, only once in a millennium does one rebuild a cathedral,” declared French President Emmanuel Macron in his 2024 New Year speech. On 8 December, all eyes will turn once more Read more…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is home to a rich cultural heritage, with each region showcasing distinct folkloric traditions that harmonize with the natural environment. Ardah symbolizes the enduring bond between the leadership and the people, performed by men expressing loyalty Read more…
Mohammed Shitta-Bey was born to Oku/Aku (names of Yorubas) parents in Sierra-Leone who were repatriated slaves saved by the British squadron parading the Atlantic Ocean. For some time, he was baptized as William by CMS Missionaries in Freetown, so at Read more…
How Colonialism, Christianity and Western education influenced Yoruba Muslims By Bashir Arowojobe Theoretically, in any social construct, when two cultures come into contact, there are a number of outcomes, as observed by Yinger (1963). One- complete domination by the other, Read more…
At Lagos Central Mosque, Nnamdi Azikiwe Street, Lagos-Island, yesterday, hundreds attended the Janazah of the late Baba Adini of Lagos, His Eminence Sheikh Abdul Hafeez Abou Nolla. Shaykh Abdul-Hafeez Abou (Baba Adini of Lagos) passed away at the age of Read more…
Asked about what Islam has to say about conservation of natural resources, here is my take: Like the secondary school students who would want to start arguing their points by defining the key terms of their topics, this writer defines Read more…
Everyone wants to know who Ige Aminat Olawunmi is, the recipient of the University of Lagos’ (UNILAG) Akoka, Lagos, Overall Best graduating Ph.D. Thesis Award Winner at the institution’s 54th Convocation Ceremonies. Dr. Aminat Olawunmi Ige has emerged the Overall Read more…
Social media platforms have given people and societies, the ability to renegotiate deeply held beliefs about religion and authority. Additionally, it gives young Muslims the freedom to express themselves, explore their hobbies, and build safe havens in virtual social worlds. Read more…
