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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]
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.
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]
At least 24 worshippers, including four children, were injured in northern Nigeria's Kano state after a man attacked the mosque where they were praying early Wednesday morning, resulting in an ...
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.
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 .
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 ...
Sheikh Muhammad Nuru Khalid (born October 1, 1960 in Jos Plateau State) is a Nigerian Islamic cleric, and was the Chief Imam of Apo Legislative Quarters Juma'at Mosque in Federal Capital Territory before his suspension on 02nd April, 2022 by the mosque's committee, following his criticism of APC government over the state of insecurity in the country. [1]