Salat is the best among all acts of worship. If it is accepted by the Almighty Allah, other acts of worship are also accepted. And, if prayers are not accepted, other acts are also not accepted.

As Nigeria strives to address its security challenges, the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammed Abubakar Sa’ad III has urged Muslims to shun any act that could aggravate the challenges confronting the nation.

Last Friday’s Mosque bombing was one of the most bizarre we have ever seen. As over 500 worshipers gathered in the most populous mosque in Kano, Emir’s Mosque for their Friday worship, the forces of evil had other ideas; bombed the worshipers and took away many lives.

“O you who believe, when you rise to observe the Salat, you shall wash your faces and your arms to the elbows, and wipe your heads and your feet to the ankles.” 5:6

Muslims are highly encouraged to visit the sick as stated in the Sunnah. When visiting a ill person Islamic etiquette must be observed. This include visiting at proper time, saying good words, supplicating for the sick, advice the sick person to be patient, render necessary assistance (religious, moral, financial ) etc. If you observed that the sick is about to die, it is recommended to make him/her lie facing the direction of the Qibla, lying on his or her right side.