END OF 1442 AH RAMADAN FAST CUM ‘IDUL-FITRI CELEBRATIONS
26th Ramadan, 1442 AH
8th May, 2021
"Do not begin the fast until you sight the (Ramadan) crescent and do not terminate fasting until you sight it (Shawwal Crescent). If the new moon is concealed from you, then work out what it should be."
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, felicitates with the entire Muslim Ummah in Nigeria and all over the world on the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan Fast, and is wishing them all Allah's immeasurable rewards for fasting and His abundant blessings. The Council also prays that the Almighty Allah spare our lives to witness many happy returns of Ramadan on earth.
PRAYER FOR THE NATION
23rd Ramadan, 1442 AH
5th May, 2021
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, is deeply saddened and very concerned about the heightened degree of insecurity in the country and the attendant fatalities, tensions, fear and confusion being foisted upon the citizenry.
2. The Council, therefore, again calls on the governments at all levels to redouble their efforts in protecting the lives and properties of the Citizens. We also urge the Citizens to be vigilant and conscious of their neighbourhood and discharge their civic responsibilities of assisting the law enforcement agencies.
3. The Council also enjoins the Muslim Ummah to utilise the opportunity of the last ten days of Ramadan to intensify prayers for the nation’s comprehensive peace and security.
I’TIKAF FOR RAMADAN 1442 AH
14th Ramadan, 1442 AH
26th April, 2021
Following responses from various parts of the country on our Press Release of 28th Sha’aban, 1442 AH (11th April, 2021) on I’tikaf, the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, again enjoins the Ummah to adhere strictly to the Covid-19 protocols in their respective states of residence.
In states where I’tikaf is permitted, Muslims are allowed to perform it while observing necessary safety measures and where it is not, Muslims are encouraged to refrain from it. Whichever case obtains in one’s state, the directives of state governments and health authorities on Covid-19 should be complied with.
May Almighty Allah grant us all the blessings of Ramadan. Amin.
Ramadan Kareem!
Signed.
Arc. Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu
Director of Administration
Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
RAMADAN 1442 AH MOON SIGHTING
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) under the leadership of its President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, wishes to inform the entire Muslim Ummah that there was positive sighting of the Crescent of Ramadan 1442 AH after sunset today Monday, 12th April, 2021 which is equivalent to 29th Sha’aban, 1442 AH.
Therefore, tomorrow Tuesday, 13th April, 1442 AH is the 1st day of Ramadan, 1442 AH.
The Council wishes the entire Ummah a successful Ramadan fast and prays Allah spare our lives to witness more of it on earth. Amin.
Signed
Arc. Zubairu Haruna Usman-Ugwu
Director of Administration
Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs