There was absolutely no spur to comment on the raging controversy of child marriage during the month of Ramadan basically because other issues relevant to the holy month and fasting remained inexhaustible. While preparing for the Eid yesterday, I recalled a number of people had sought my opinion and that of Islam on the issue, so, it became one of the issues staring at me on my table.

Some Muslims confused their annual Zakah with Zakatul-Fitr while some who understand the difference still observe the two in the month of Ramadan merely to attract more reward in the month of Ramadan. The latter though is acceptable but must not take the place of Zakaatul-Fitr. Zakat is the fouth pillar of Islam, the calculation of your 2.5% dues on your assets annually which is committed to charity.

A minor headache for example with no other conditions may not in many instances constitute a situation where a person can use the flexibility of the injunction of illness to skip Ramadan fast. Scholars agree that sickness that doesn’t cause any hardship cannot be used as an excuse for not fasting.

Chairman of NawarUd- Deen Society of Nigeria (NUDS), Abuja Branch, Barrister Mustapha Adekola has called on Muslim faithful to remain peaceful and pray for the unity of the country, in the Holy Month of Ramadan.

At every emergent need of Muslims, there is invariably something to offer as far as Islamic Movement for Africa, IMA, is concerned. The current of such is the need for Muslims especially in the immediate vicinity to have a quality based hospital that would render to them effective and affordable medical and health service delivery.

Sahuur is early morning meal taken by a fasting Muslim before fajr. And Iftar is meal taken to break the fast at sunset. Both the Sahuur and Iftar must be in conformity with the rule guiding table manner in Islam in order to achieve the full reward.

It is clear that some women have the permission to leave out fasting during Ramadan due to issues such as pregnancy, menstrual cycles, and breast feeding. In providing an insight into the matter, the permission on pregnant and nursing women is slightly different from that of the terminally sick persons or the aged.

Former judge of International Court of Justice (ICJ) and founder Islamic Mission for Africa (IMA) HE Judge Bola Ajibola has appealed to the government and the citizenry to see the new month of Ramadan 1434 A.H as a period of sober reflection to shun evil vices in the society.

Muslim parents have been urged to imbibe the culture of decent dressing in their children right from childhood to guide against immorality in the society.

By Ishola Balogun There is no other time to purify your soul than now. Almighty Allah has offered us another opportunity to be alive to witness another glorious month, Ramadan. Alhamdullilah. Not all those who prayed for it got it. Within the last twelve months, innumerable souls have gone to the great beyond, so many […]