Since the crisis between the Israelis and the Palestinians erupted last Saturday, there have been mixed reactions from all sides. Some have labeled it a religious crisis, and some call it a political crisis. But, truth be told, the conflict Read more…
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Let me begin my article with a Hausa maxim (which is not part of the ten maxims) that says “rashin sani ya sa kaza kwana kan dami” loosely translated; A chicken, out of ignorance, spent an entire night on a Read more…
The title of Baraden is one of the highly revered traditional titles in the Northern part of Nigeria. The title, which originated from the Sokoto caliphate, is often bestowed on valiant soldiers who exhibited high level bravery during wars. The Read more…
Some couple of years ago, they were on the street scavenging, moving from one commercial bus to another, singing sonorously to solicit for the bread of the day. They were students of Madrasah in Oyo, leaving their citadel of learning Read more…
The origin of Eid Al Adha was from Prophet Ibrahim and his son, Ismail. It should be noted that Prophet Ibrahim and Prophet Ismail were responsible for erecting the holy Ka’ba in Makkah. Contrary to the wide spread misinformation that Read more…
Coined from the Yoruba word meaning, “time to go home”, Ileya or Salah, is a prominent Islamic festival celebrated by Muslims all over the world regardless of sects—Shia, Sunni, Sufism—to replicate the historic faithfulness and obedience of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). Read more…
Interaction, in a sufficient extent of it, is a social tool needed by humans to live the world we have found ourselves. To some extent, we can similarize this interaction with dependency on one another, for the purpose of living Read more…
Perhaps for the first time, most Nigerians (if not all) now see fuel subsidy removal and its consequences as a reality they must now brace up with. It is a situation that affects every section of the Nigerian life, socially Read more…
Nigeria is one of the most religious countries in the world where Islamic adherents outnumber believers of other faiths. According to a 2018 estimation by CIA World Factbook, the Muslim population in Nigeria is rated at 53.5%. Thus, it is Read more…