The month of Ramadan (is that) in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. present at his home), he must observe fasting that month… (Q. Al-Baqarah 2:185)
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 on the auspicious occasion of the forthcoming Ramadan, 1439 A.H. The Council prays that Allah grant the Ummah the opportunity to maximise the benefits and blessings of the Holy Month.
Following the advice of the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC), the President-General enjoins the Nigerian Muslim Ummah to search for the crescent of Ramadan 1439 AH immediately after sunset on Wednesday, 16th May, 2018 equivalent to 29th Sha’aban 1439 AH. If the crescent is sighted by Muslims of impeccable character on the said evening, His Eminence would declare Thursday, 17th May, 2017 as the first day of Ramadan. If, however, the crescent is not sighted that day, then, Friday, 18th May, 2018 automatically becomes the first of Ramadan, 1439 AH.
The Council hereby enjoins the Muslims all over the Country to be on the lookout for the announcement of His Eminence, the President-General of NSCIA, on the commencement of the 1439 AH Ramadan fast.
In addition to the established and traditional Islamic leaders in each locality, members of the (NMSC) who can be contacted for information and clarification are as follows:
S/N | NAME | PHONE NO. | |
1 | Sheikh Tahir Bauchi | 08032103733 08033058201 |
Sayyadibashir26@yahoo.com Usmanusman9280@gmail.com |
2 | Sheikh Karibullah Kabara | 08035537382 | |
3 | Mal. Simwal Usman Jibrin | 08033140010 | simwaljibril@yahoo.com |
4 | Sheikh Salihu Yaaqub | 07032558231 | Salihumy11@yahoo.com |
5 | Mal. Jafar Abubakar | 08020878075 | jaafaraabubakar@yahoo.com |
6 | Alh. Abdullahi Umar | 08037020607 | waziringwandu@yahoo.com |
7 | Prof. J.M. Kaura | 08067050641 | Jmkaura56@yahoo.com |
8 | Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar | 08036509363 | Baumar277@gmail.com |
9 | Sheikh Habeebullah Adam Al-Ilory | 08023126335 | habibelilory@ymail.com |
10 | Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere | 08033881335 | pgsouthwest85@gmail.com |
11 | Muhammad Rabiu Salahudeen | 08035740333 | muhammadrabiusalahudeen@gmail.com |
12 | Sheikh Abdur-Razzaq Ishola | 08023864448 08051111063 |
hustaz@yahoo.com sheikh@al@abrartravels.com |
13 | Sheikh Abdur Rasheed Mayaleke | 08035050804 | jentleasad@yahoo.com |
14 | Dr. Ganiy I. Agbaje | 08028327463 08057752980 |
Ganiy.agbaje@nasrda.gov.ng gagbaje@yahoo.co.uk |
15 | Gafar M. Kuforiji | 08033545208 | kuforijiabdulwasiu@gmail.com |
16 | Prof. Usman El-Nafaty | 08062870892 | elnafaty@gmail.com |
17 | Mal. Ibrahim Zubairu Salisu | 08038522693 | zubairusalisu@yahoo.com |
18 | Dr. Usman Hayatu Dukku | 0805 704 1968 | udukku@yahoo.com |
19 | Imam Manu Muhammad |
08036999841 | limaminmisau@gmail.com |
20 | Chief Imam of Yola Central Mosque | 08035914285 | |
21 | Prof. Z. I. Oboh Oseni | 08033574431 | oseni@unilorin.edu.ng wazzioseni@gmail.com |
22 | Nurudeen Asunogie D. | 08033533012 | hamdallah1999@yahoo.com |
23 | Sheikh Bala Lau | 08037008805 08052426880 |
balalaujibwisnigeria@gmail.com |
24 | Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir | 08065687545 | |
25 | Muhammad Nasir AbdulMuhyi | 08065687545 08024333381 |
ustaznasirabdulmuhyi@yahoo.com |
26 | Sheikh AbdurRahman Ahmad | 08023141752 | aahmadimam@yahoo.co.uk |
27 | Muhammad Yaseen Qamarud-Deen | 07032558231 | info@bmics.com |
28 | Sheikh Lukman Abdallah | 08037861132 | |
29 | Sheikh Sulaiman Gumi | 08033139153 | ssgummi@gmail.com |
30 | Sheikh Adam Idoko | 08036759892 | imamcentral@yahoo.com |
31 | Alh. Yusuf Nwoha | 08030966956 08026032997 |
yusufnwoha@gmail.com |
We wish all Nigerian Muslims and their counterparts all over the world happy Ramadan in advance.
Allahuma Baligna Ramadan! Amin
Signed
Prof. Salisu Shehu
Deputy Secretary-General