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Earthquake: Nigeria Donates $1m To Turkey

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A delegation of the President Muhammadu Buhari, led by the Minister of the Federal Capital Minister, has delivered $1m support fund to the Turkish government. Bello and other members of the delegation were received by the Turkish Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Ankara, the Turkish capital. The visit followed on the heels of the tragic 7.8-magnitude earthquake on February 6, which resulted in the death of about 50,000 people, including former Chelsea and Ghanaian footballer, Christian Atsu Bellow noted that Buhari was unable to personally pay a condolence visit to the country due to the scheduled general election in Nigeria. The FCT minister conveyed the President’s heartfelt condolences on behalf of the government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to the government and people of Turkey over the devastating earthquake. The minister also handed over Buhari’s letter of condolence as well as a Central Ban...

February 25: The Day of Our Voice by Abdul-Rahman Mas'ud(Focuzwrites)

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My heart raced like that of a racing horse  Thudding very fast like a war drum As the thought of the D-day made me think  Looking forward to what will happen on the 25th Let the destiny be re-written Oh compatriot citizens  Let our murmurs be heard in high pitch  Without the fear of being ditched Like a wolf in sheep's clothing  Yet, claiming to be as white as crystal  With all the stains pointing at it Like a devil in a white dress A great nation is at it again  Selecting who to shoulder her burdens again A responsibility of all and sundry  So that we all live in peace and harmony  Our population should be our voice  As we look forward to a free-fair election  Though every man has his own choice  But we shouldn't forget the June 12.

JUST IN: Sultan Declares Wednesday As First Day Of Sha'aban

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The Sultan of Sokoto and the President General Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, has declared Wednesday, February 22, 2023 as the first day of Sha’aban 1444AH. Abubakar, made the declaration in a statement by Yahaya Boyi, Secretary MSC. The statement reads, "The Sultanate Council Sokoto has declared Wednesday 22/2/2023 as the first day of Sha'aban 1444 AH."

Staunch Member Of Markazud Dawah, AbdulAleem Maryam Oyewunmi Bags Certificate Of Honour

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A staunch Member of Markazud Da’awah Wathaqofatil Islamiyyah, AbdulAleem Maryam Oyewunmi has been awarded with the Certificate of Honour for the successful completion of the Basic Courses in Business Development and Digital Marketing Solutions at GEDA.  The award which was dated February 12, 2023 was awarded to her by the Management of GEDA Digital Fellowship (An African Social Innovators Bootcamp) designed to strengthen the capacity of third sector leaders in Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, The Gambia and Ghana.  See certificate below:

The Pen TV Podcast: Three Common and Proven Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle By Qonitat Mahmud

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The below is the first edition of Living Refined Lifestyle from The Pen TV team titled 'Three Common and Proven Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle' which is anchored by Qonitat Mahmud.  Click on me and download

Seerah: The Biography of Prophet Ibrahim By Rofiàh Adenike Tijani

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The below is another edition of  from The Pen TV team titled 'Serah: The Biography of Prophet Ibrahim' which is anchored by Rofiàh Adenike Tijani.  Click on me and download

Friday Special: Sabr (Patience) By Orisatayo Aminat Omotola

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The below is the first edition of Friday Special program from The Pen TV team titled 'Sabr (Patience)' which is produced by Orisatayo Aminat Omotola Click on me and download

Sheikh Atayese Meets Mallam Yusuf Adepoju, Tenders Apology Over His Defamatory Video (See Photos)

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Sheikh Jaqmal Abdulwaasi Atayese and his entourage on Sunday met with Mallam Yusuf Adepoju at ACADIP Masjid, Ilobu, Osun State to make official apology and retraction to Adepoju and ACADIP Members all over the world over his defamatory video which has been on social media since 2021. The symbolic visit was part of the four conditions for the settlement out of court.  Mallam Yusuf Adepoju therefore accept Jaqmal's Apology and Retraction. See photos below:

Why Islam Does Not Permit Muslims To Celebrate Valentine's Day

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Did you know that the celebration of Valentine’s Day is prohibited by Islam?  The Quran has provided all the festivals of which Muslims are compelled to partake and Valentine’s Day is not one of them. As a believing Muslim, you are not supposed to participate in the celebration of Valentine’s Day. If you are wondering why it is not acceptable for Muslims to celebrate Valentine’s Day, here is why. 1. Celebrating Valentine’s Day is imitating the pagans Islam is against imitating the Pagans and Christians regarding their festival of love. Imitating non-Muslims in general whether they are idolaters or people of the Book – is Haraam (prohibited), whether that imitation is of their worship or of their customs and behavior. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)said: “Whoever resembles a people in their actions and practices is just like them.” (Abu Dawud 4021, Ahmed 2/50) 2. It is not a Muslim festival In Islam, the festivals are clearly defined and well established, a...

Spoken Word Poetry: Veiled By Khadijat Ọlábísí Sunmola

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The below is the spoken world poetry titled 'Veiled' by Khadijat Ọlábísí Sunmola (The Dynamic Hajia) Click on me and download

Arafat Islamic Centre Congratulates Justice Fatimah Sodamade As She Becomes Judge Of Osun High Court

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The Arafat Islamic Centre, Ilesa has congratulated Justice Fatimah Adejoke Sodamade on her appointment as a judge of Osun State High Court.  This online medium reports that Fatimah Sodamade was sworn in on Monday by National Judicial Council (NJC).  In a congratulatory message by the Director of Arafat Islamic Centre, Alhaji AbdulWasiu Jimoh which was sent to our correspondent on Monday said that her appointment is a merit recognition of her dint of hardwork and dedication to duties. He said, "on behalf of the entire Management Team of Arafat Islamic Centre, Ilesa, we heartily congratulate and felicitate with Sister Fatimah Adejoke Sodamade on her appointment as a Judge of Osun State High Court  and swearing by National Judicial Council (NJC)  today, Monday, 6th February 2023. "Having served as a Magistrate in the Osun State Judiciary for scores of years, it is our believe at the Centre that her present appointment as a *JUDGE* is a MERIT RECOGNITION of h...

Libaasut taqwa by Rodiat Eniola

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Women are commanded by Allah to adorn themselves with Hijab. Muslim women are special with the use of Hijab. It differentiates them from the other gender.  Have you seen the clothed yet naked generation? What sign of morality is in them? What's that modest act you can find in them? I consider it none, absolutely none. Our Hijab is our pride. We care not about the oppressors, as my Lord is watchful of their act and discrimination towards us. Even when we use Hijab, we perform no action of discrimination among them, then why should they? Our Hijab is used to represent our pride, our modesty, our crown  For the sake of Allah, to show how dutiful we are to the One who seals and unseals souls, to the One who created us. It has never,It is never and it will never be a form of oppression.  The respect people give to us,when we are on Hijab is so special and unique. It is our Deen,Na'am, a deen of ours. We are denied of our right, even when we are obviously capable in...

The hijab by Salmah bint Zakariyyah (Zak's finger)

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The sacred cloak  Which is ordained By the Divine command To protect the creations Of the Almighty Allah From the lustful gazes And the evil eyes  It's a sign of hayya Of the Muslim queens It speaks morality And oozes  The air of spirituality It preserves our dignity And serves as check and balances To all of our actions It adds values And even preserves The artistic works of Allah That made the Muslim queens special From the other gender It has always been a bridge Between the danger and safety Of the callousness of other gender As the exposed sweets  Will always attract flies While the covered ones Will be respected by all It's a Divine command Which should be taken serious By all the queens of Islam For a better ending  And meeting their creator in peace

The treasured trash by Salmah bint Zakariyyah (Zak's finger)

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You dangle in a boorish top Consciously carves out your endowed curves You walk the street with only pant Which little ones dare not clad in Without sheltering in their mothers' arms Sun rays illuminating your spotless flesh Waist beads dangle like Gangan tension cords Your artificial hair sitting elegantly like a kraal roof False lashes on your eyes like an highway grass Your plastic nails adding to your batlike look Attracting lustful gaze from both young and old Satisfying their urge through your naked body  Men draw arcs in your inner parts As you laugh heartily at their flirtatious jokes You blush at their coquettish comments Why not feeling great having squirt at their toying speech?  Perhaps, you think Allah's wrath is unreal For you to be carried away by a mere mirage The order to cover from head to toe is not a joke! Protecting your chastity is a must not a choice! You won't go away spreading immoralities on HIS land, sorry to say! Until you repent ,the...