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The third style of sitting is used during the final tashahhud while the index finger is pointed towards the qibla, which is the direction of Mecca. [1] [2] In the last raka’ah, the prayer is concluded in sitting position by saying the taslim or peace greeting first towards the right and then towards the left. [1] [2]
The Abuja National Mosque (Arabic: الجامع الوطني أبوجا), also known as the Nigerian National Mosque, is the national mosque of Nigeria. The mosque was built in 1984 [ 1 ] and is open to the non-Muslim public, except during congregational prayers.
Islam was introduced to Nigeria during the 11th century through two geographical routes: North Africa and the Senegalese Basin. [7] The origins of Islam in the country is linked with the development of Islam in the wider West Africa. [7] Trade was the major connecting link that brought Islam into Nigeria. [7]
Attacks on mosques in Nigeria (1 C, 7 P) L. Mosques in Lagos (3 P) Pages in category "Mosques in Nigeria" The following 6 pages are in this category, out of 6 total.
Sultan Bello Mosque (Arabic: مسجد السلطان بلو) also known as The Kaduna Central Mosque, is one of the largest mosques in Kaduna State, Nigeria, built in 1962. It is named after the then Sultan of Sokoto , Muhammadu Bello the son of Usman dan Fodio .
The Ikorodu Central Mosque is a historical and cultural landmark situated at Itun-Nla Street Ikorodu, Lagos State, Nigeria had its foundation laid on January 12, 1933. The ceremony was performed by Lemomu Buraimoh of Ikorodu. [1] The Mosque is not only a place of worship but also a center for community life and Islamic education.
Lagos Central Mosque is an important jum'at mosque in Lagos Island and home of the Chief Imam of Lagos. [1] It is located along the busy Nnamdi Azikiwe Street. The current Mosque was opened for use in May 1988, displacing an earlier mosque that was built between 1908 and 1913.
Christianity and Islam are the two main religions practiced in Nigeria. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The country is home to some of the world's largest Christian and Muslim populations, simultaneously. [ 4 ] Reliable recent statistics do not exist; however, Nigeria is divided roughly in half between Muslims, who live mostly in the northern region, and ...