Religion
Why Islam Is Losing the Battle Within
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe The Muslim world today stands at a crossroads between pain and promise. Across continents, from the Middle...
Who Was Prophet Muhammad? Beyond the Holiday, A Life That Shaped Civilizations
By The Merit Newspaper Religion Desk Tomorrow, Friday, September 5, 2025, Nigeria joins much of the Muslim world in observing...
The Sahabah’s Lofty Rank, Parents’ Sacred Right: A Qur’anic Balance
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe In the discourse of Islamic values, one question sometimes surfaces among believers: Are the Companions of the...
Stop the Feuds, Scholars! Nigerian Muslims Are Watching
The Merit Newspaper Religion Desk| Some Nigerian Islamic scholars are trading insults on social media. Instead of guiding the Ummah,...
Eid on Friday: Must Muslims Still Attend Jumu’ah?
Lagos, Nigeria – June 6, 2025 As Muslims across Nigeria and the world mark Eid al-Adha today, Friday, June 6,...
UPDATE: Epe Lifts Ban, Clears Eid Prayers Despite Dispute
Epe, Lagos -4 June, 2025 In a dramatic turn of events, the Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State has...
Saudi Arabia Confirms Crescent Moon Sighting, Declares June 6 as Eid al-Adha 2025
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In a significant religious development for Muslims around the world, the Kingdom of...
Saudi Arabia Bars Sheikh Gumi from Performing 2025 Hajj, Deports Him to Nigeria
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi By Ibrahim Kegbegbe Abuja, Nigeria – May 26, 2025 — Renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has...
Their Janazahs Were Quiet—But Their Legacy Screams for Recognition
Sheikh Sa'adullahi Arikewuyo; Sheikh Ibrahim Hassan Kegbegbe; Sheikh Yunus Temitope, and Sheikh AbdulMumin Mutolib Oniwasi By Ibrahim Kegbegbe In the...
Family Announces Fidau Prayers for Late Sheikh AbdulMumin Oniwasi in Ilorin and Lagos
Al-Imam Sheikh AbdulMumin Mutolib Oniwasi By Ibrahim Kegbegbe Ilorin, Kwara State – May 20, 2025: Following the solemn burial of...