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Folawiyo pilgrims pray in Makkah

On September 15, 20175:51 amIn Facing The Ka'aba by Urowayino WaramiComments

As activities for this year’s hajj draw to a close in Makkah, pilgrims sponsored by Folawiyo group of companies have continued to pour encomiums on the companies managed by Mr Tunde Folawiyo just as several sessions of prayers were held for the soul of the founder of the companies, Late Abdulwahab Iyanda Folawiyo, at Mount Arafah and Masajida Al Haram, both in Makkah and Madinah.

ZamZam: Mighty rock of waters

On September 15, 20175:46 amIn Facing The Ka'aba by Urowayino WaramiComments

When Ismail’s mother, Hajar, known as Hagai exhausted the water she had in her skin bag left by her husband, Ibrahim, she went on searching for more within the area. Mother and child became thirsty. Hajar, confused tossing in agony; left her baby, Ismail, in search of water. She walked to the mountain of As-Safâ nearest to her on that land. She stood on it and started looking at the valley keenly expecting to get help from somebody around who could help, but none came.

We’re passionate about providing food, accommodation for pilgrims — Alarafa

On September 15, 20175:05 amIn Facing The Ka'aba by Urowayino WaramiComments

In achieving a hitch free hajj, as well as reducing the risk of ill health, provision of good food and accommodation is key. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON and the Pilgrims Welfare Board from various states have taken this issue with all serious attention.

Ahmadiyya Elders call for end to strikes

On September 15, 20174:46 amIn Facing The Ka'aba by Urowayino WaramiComments

The Elders group, Majlis Ansarullah has called on government and Academic Staff Union of Nigerian Universities (ASUU) to find lasting solution to strikes in the educational sector of the economy and save the sector from collapse.

Hajj Reporters urge NAHCON to penalise tour operators over poor services

On September 8, 201712:59 amIn Facing The Ka'aba by Urowayino WaramiComments

INDEPENDENT Hajj Reporters have urged the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) to sanction service providers and tour operators who delivered poor services to Nigerian pilgrims in Muna and Arafat.

No State can surpass Lagos—NAHCON

On September 8, 201712:56 amIn Facing The Ka'aba by Urowayino WaramiComments

Chairman National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Barrister Abdullah Muhammad Mukhtar has congratulated, Nigerian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia for successfully completing the Hajj rites, commending Lagos state for the facilities provided for their pilgrims.

Truly, a successful hajj for Nigerian pilgrims

On September 8, 201712:53 amIn Facing The Ka'aba by Urowayino WaramiComments

Activities for 2017 Hajj rites are beginging to wind up after over two million Muslims gathered at mount Arafat proclaiming the greatness of Almighty Allah and throwing pebbles at the devil, represented by three thick walls at Jamarat, about 18 kilometers away from Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

ARAFAH DAY; World largest gathering holds

On September 1, 20174:52 amIn Facing The Ka'aba by OkogbaComments

It is the day on which Allah took the covenant from the progeny of Adam; it is the day of forgiveness of sins, freedom from the Fire and pride in the people who are there: fasting on this day is expiation for two years for those who are not on Hajj, so everyone is blessed

Eid Mubarak: Essence of Ram sacrifice

On September 1, 20173:25 amIn Facing The Ka'aba, News by OkogbaComments

Eid-ul-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice, is celebrated by Muslims all over the world today. It is a major festival in Islam which enjoys special significance; of absolute faith and submission to Allah, love for the kith and kin, sharing of food and peaceful coexistence. It does not only mark the climax of Hajj or Pilgrimage, the fifth pillar of Islam but it also commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s readiness and his son, Ismail’s consent to be sacrificed following God’s commandment in a dream.

Hajj 2017: Tears flow as Lagos pilgrims hold special prayers in Makkah

On September 1, 20172:28 amIn Facing The Ka'aba by OkogbaComments

In a solemn gathering, tears flow freely while prayers for protection and safe return filled the air as the 2332 pilgrims from Lagos state prepare for another important stage in the annual hajj rites in Saudi Arabia.

Ansarud-deen urges Buhari to shun distractions after recovery

On August 31, 20178:25 pmIn Facing The Ka'aba by OkogbaComments

The Chief Missioner, Ansarud-deen Society of Nigeria, Sheikh Abdurrahman Ahmad has urged President Muhammad Buhari to shun any form of distractions in giving utmost attention to the problems facing the country, saying, “the task ahead of us is very wide, in a way to clear the mess we need to get our bearings right, we need to be focused and we need to avoid vices in all its ramifications.

‘Zakat & Sadaqat’ empowers youth for economic sustenance

On August 18, 201712:11 amIn Facing The Ka'aba by Urowayino WaramiComments

Determined to eradicate poverty from the country, Zakat and Sadaqat Foundation (ZSF) has empowered new corps of small-scale entrepreneurs to be economic independent and boost the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Amazing beauty of Madinatul Munawarah

On August 18, 201712:11 amIn Facing The Ka'aba by Urowayino WaramiComments

The great architecture and dramatic landscapes were incredible, they exude a mystifying and powerful spiritual force, truly capturing the absolute devotion and spirituality of a people

NACOMYO bemoans Ozoubulu church attack

On August 11, 201712:58 amIn Facing The Ka'aba by Urowayino WaramiComments

The leadership of the The leadership of the National Council of Muslim Youth Organisations (NACOMYO) has described the gunmen attack on St Phillips Catholic Church,Ozubulu in Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State, as barbaric, heinous and sacrilege. In a statement signed by its National President, Kamal’deen Akuntunde,

Stop oppression of women, Mirza Masroor Ahmad urges

On August 11, 201712:56 amIn Facing The Ka'aba by Urowayino WaramiComments

The Worldwide Head and Caliph of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, His Holiness, Mirza Masroor Ahmad has condemned the oppression of women accross the world saying Islam is vehemently opposed to the oppression of the female folk in all ramifications.