A Two week course ended Thursday in Zaria.

A two week course ended on Thursday the 26^th of April 2012 at Fudiyyah Islamic Center (FIC), zaria. The course is aimed at impacting Islamic Knowledge in 

 Hadeeth, Fiqh, Seerah,  Aqaed and current affairs to the attendants who are members of Abul Fadl Foundation of the Islamic Movement.

The Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria delivered a closing speech where he spoke on the state current of Islam and Muslims in Nigeria and around the globe. He noted that knowing history helps in understanding current events and to understand what may happen in the future.

Certificates of attendance were presented to students by the Sheikh after which he said the closing prayer.

Short courses are organized by Islamic Movement to various categories of members- adult, children and women, at different times.

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Sheikh Zakzaky Commemorates Martyrdom of Sayyidah Fatimah(SA)

The Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky expressed that the first days of the month of Jimada Thani are not moment joys and celebrations  as the first five days of the month are days for the commemoration of the martyrdom of Sayyidah Fatimah(SA). He called the attention of members against celebration in these days. He made the explanation on Monday the 23rd of April 2012 at Husainiyyah Baqiyyatullah during the weekly Lesson from the book of  Nahjul Balagha. The sheikh further explained that there is variation regarding the martyrdom of the Sayyidah Fatimah(SA)which  arised from the olden ways of recording manuscripts  in which the texts didn’t contain paraphrases which  resulted in giving two meanings to  the texts of  the Report which says  the number of days between Sayyidah Fatimah(SAW) and her father when he departed the world is khams wa sab’een (75)or khams wa tis’een (95). The way these numbers are written in the old ways of writing  is the same, thus the variation. The Sheikh emphasized that there should be no celebration in these days as they coincide with Sayyidah’s martyrdom. Birthday commemorations of Sayyidah Fatimah shall come after the passage of these first days of the month of Jimada Thani. The Islamic Movement in Nigeria commemorates with Muslim Ummah especially the Followers of Ahlulbayt(AS) on the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyidah Fatimah (SA).

 

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Abul Fadl Foundation Held Seminar

 On Sunday the 22nd of April 2012 Abul Fadl Foundation organised one day seminar at Fudiyyah Islamic Center Zaria.

 The seminar was attended by members of the Islamic Movement from far and near who listened to lectures delivered by some invited scholars. Topics treated include lessons in Fiqh, Hadeeth, Seerah, Aqaed and current affairs.

some of the invited scholars include Dr. Abdullahi Danladi of Ahamdu Bello University Zaria and Malama Maimuna Husain. The closing lecture was delivered by Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky.

Muhammad Maina delivered a vote of thank address on behalf of the Foundation.

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BBC Reporter Interviews Sheikh Zakzaky.

On Tuesday the 17^th of April 2012, a BBC reporter visited Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky  at Husainiyyah Baqiyatullah Zaria. The reporter asked some

 questions on various issues where the Sheikh answered him. After  the questions ended,  Sheikh Zakzaky together with the Reporter moved to the Movement’s Film Village at Dembo Village outskirt of Zaria city where films are produced.  The reporter met with some staff of the Film village and snapped some pictures of the environment.

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Sheikh Zakzaky speaks on the concept of Wilayatil Faqih

The Leader of the Islamic Movement Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky gave an opening speech at an Islamic Vacation Course (IVC) on Monday the 16^th of April 2012 at Fudiyyah Islamic Center (F.I.C.).  The IVC programme is attended primary, secondary and tertiary students which is aimed at impacting Islamic knowledge to the students during holidays.

Speaking to the participants of the short course, the Leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria delivered an inspiring speech on the concept of Wilayatil Faqih.  Speaking on the term wilayatil faqih Sheikh Zakzaky expressed that the terminology is made of two words- Wilayah and Faqih.

He described the literal meaning of a faqeehi which he said it means one who understand and grasps. He however added that its technical meaning can be defined to be a jurist -one who attained high degree of knowledge and can deduce religious rulings in matters and affairs of people.

He elaborated further that knowing rulings does not make a person a jurist except those who can deduce them.

With regard to the path of Ahlulbayt Sheikh Zakzaky explained that a faqeeh must be God fearing, devoid of materialism and his actions must be in conformity with Sharia. He must also be a person who does not incline to worldly things.

While speaking on Wilayah Sheikh Zakzaky described its meaning according the level of understanding of the participants where he said it means obedience to the leader. Thus in a nutshell wilayatil faqeeh meaning leadership of a jurist, he noted.

In another part of his speech he explained that the followers of Ahlulbayt(AS) don’t have problem with regard to following a jurist as it is an established fact. However, he said that the followers of School of companions have problems especially with regard to choosing a leader and how he should be obeyed. They don’t see leadership as position which can only be attained by having fulfilled certain known conditions.

On the concept of wilayatil Faqih Sheikh Zakzaky noted that Imam Khomeini(QS) was not the first to introduce it; it is however been established in the teaching of A’immah(AS). It was however Imam Khomeini the first the put the concept into practice in the modern time.

Before closing the lecture Sheikh Zakzaky answered some questions of the participants.

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Prof Yahya Speaks on Life of Shehu Abdullahi Bn Fodio

 Members the of resource forum of the Islamic movement Kebbi branch conducted a programme on Saturday the 14^th of April 2012 on the life of Shaikh Abdullah Gwandu

 at School of Nursing Birnin Kebbi. The Programme was attended by many people including some family members of the great scholar Sheikh Abdullahi Bn Fodio.  The guest speaker was Prof Dahiru Yahaya who spook eloquently on life and struggle of  the great scholar. Sheikh Abdullahi is junior brother of Sheikh Uthman bn Fodio. There are volumes of publications on various filed of Islamic Knowledge to his credit.

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Darul Qur’an Foundation Kano held a 2-week Seminar on Qur’anic Recitation

Darul Quran Foundation Held Annual Quranic Education Refresher Course in Kano. This year’s annual course (daurah) was conducted between 7-19^th Jimadal Ula 1433

 at one of the foundation centres in Kano, with participants coming across cities in Nigeria.

Various Quranic courses were treated to help improve Quranic education as well as the use of IT in boasting Quranic sciences as well as other fields of education. Participant also visited a reknown Quranic Scholar Gwani Lawi as well as Quranic memorization schools that include Kulliyatul Gwani Dan Zarga.

Sheikh Muhammad M Turi was the special guest at the closing session of the daurah. The special guest reiterated the importance of Al-Quran, its studies and upholding it as a model guiding and directing our life. Iran, a country that has upheld the Quran, can vividly be seen as a developed nation which stood on its feet with its total independence and a force to reckon with in today’s world. Hizbullah in Lebanon-an organization not a nation that has also upheld the Quran, has also developed in all fields  and a force to recon with against the so called super arrogant.

The speaker also commended the enthusiasim seen from the participants to improve on Quranic Studies and the zeal to teach the youger generation, calling the foundation to further boast similar courses, workshops, seminars and conferences.

Earlier on the director of the foundation Mal Yusuf Abdullahi mentioned that the aim of the foundation is to encourage, improve and to further develop Quranic studies.

Abdullahi Adam, Mansur Halliru, and Muhammad Sayyid Ahmad,  participants from Yola, Malumfashi and Suleja when contacted by our reporter expressed their delight for being part of this years daurah, for the lessons gained from courses  will go a long way in improving their knowledge of Al- Quran. They also called on the foundation to uphold their brilliant efforts and look into expanding the courses.

Prizes and certificates were latter issued to participant by the special guest, and closed the daurah with a closing prayer.

Muhammad Isa Ahmad

 

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Sheikh Zakzaky (H) Speaks at the Closing Ceremony of the Martyrs’ Foundation Seminar

The 20^th edition of the seminar for representatives of the Shuhada (martyrs’) foundation of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria came to an end on Sunday 8^th April, 2012. 

The revered leader of the Movement, Sayyeed Ibraheem Zakzaky (H) made the closing remarks. Before then, the National Coordinator of the Foundation, Malam Abdulhameed Bello made a discourse on ways to boost the capacity of the attendant representatives. Also, Malam Muhammad Turi spoke on the lessons to be derived from the Muassasatisshaheed in Lebanon. The venue was the Fudiyya Islamic Center, Danmagaji, Zaria.

 In his remarks, Sayyeed Zakzaky noted that although martyrdom (shahadah) is a favour of Allah upon selected members of the Movement, it is part of things brought by the circumstances for which the burden attached to it is not planned. Despite the imposed poverty on the Nigerian populace, brothers have the zeal of sacrifice. So a lot is being done with meager resources.

Sayyeed (H) then went on to dwell on the virtues of Martyrdom. He referred to the two verses: “And do not speak of those who are slain in Allah's way as dead; nay, (they are) alive, but you do not perceive”. [Q2.154]. “And reckon not those who are killed in Allah's way as dead; nay, they are alive (and) are provided sustenance from their Lord.” [Q3.169].In the first case we are commanded NOT to SAY that martyrs are dead. In the second case we are commanded NOT to cast any doubt in our minds that martyrs are but living.

It is therefore imperative for us to take care of the rights of martyrs as we could for the living ones. Part of martyr’s right is taking care of the family he left behind. This includes proper sponsorship of the education of his children to the highest possible level. Another right of the Shaheed, observed Sayyeed (H) is the regular visit to his grave. Malam stated that in other parts of the Muslim World, graves are unique, safeguarded and beautified. Unfortunately in our society the opposite is the case. This attitude may not be unconnected to the traditional jahili beliefs of pre Islamic times in the Hausa land.

The advent of myopic Wahhabi doctrine, which vehemently opposes erection of structures in graveyards, has contributed to the practice, more especially in Saudi Kingdom, of prohibiting or even demolishing such structures. The irony of the matter is that they cling to this stand based on one Hadith supposedly reported by Ali bin Abi Talib (AS). What they fail to comprehend is that, Imam Ali (AS) was the fourth ‘Caliph’ and did not demolish such structures erected in the graves of believers at Baghdad and other places. May be they are more versed and understanding of the Hadith than the Imam who once commanded the affairs of the Muslim World!

In his concluding remarks, Shaykh (H) reiterated that brothers and sisters should try to uplift the status of the graveyards of the Martyrs of the Movement. This would open up for the societal reorientation towards graves of Muslims generally. He noted that the society always look and emulate members of the Islamic Movement because they know, quite right, that brothers always conduct their actions based on authentic sources and facts.

Dauda Nalado reports.

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Seminar on Education Ends Saturday

 A one-day seminar organised by members of the Islamic Movement was held at Fudiyyah Islamic Center Zaria on Saturday the 7th of April 2012. 
The seminar was attended by varoius representatives, teachers and students from far and near who listened to lectures delivered by invited guests on various topics.  A closing lecture was delivered by Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky.

 

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