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)
It is appreciative to note that, since
the last Ramadan fast, the National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC) of
NSCIA, advises the President-General on the commencement of every lunar
month. Based upon that, the President-General, always makes monthly
declaration of the commencement of every lunar month.
Following the advice of NMSC, the
President-General enjoins the Nigerian Muslim Ummah to search for the
crescent of Ramadan 1438 AH immediately after sunset on Friday, 26th May, 2017 equivalent to 29th
Sha’ban 1438 AH. If the crescent is actually sighted by Muslims of
impeccable characters on the said night and communicated to the
appropriate quarters, His Eminence would declare Saturday, 27th May, 2017 as the first day of Ramadan. If, however, the crescent is not sighted on that day, then, Sunday, 28th May, 2017 automatically becomes the first of Ramadan, 1438 AH.
The Council hereby enjoins the
Muslims all over the Country to be on the lookout for the directive of
His Eminence, the President-General of NSCIA, on the commencement of the
1438 AH Ramadan fast.
In addition to the established and
traditional Islamic leaders in each locality, members of the National
Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC) who can be contacted for information and
clarification are as follows:
|
NAME
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PHONE NO.
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E-MAIL
|
|
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1
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Mallam Hafiz Wali
|
08036009090
|
|
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2
|
Sheikh Tahir Bauchi
|
08032103733
08033058201
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|
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3
|
Sheikh Karibullah Kabara
|
08035537382
|
|
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4
|
Mal. Simwal Usman Jibrin
|
08033140010
|
|
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5
|
Sheikh Salihu Yaaqub
|
07032558231
|
|
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6
|
Mal. Jafar Abubakar
|
08020878075
|
|
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7
|
Alh. Abdullahi Umar
|
08037020607
|
|
|
8
|
Prof. J.M. Kaura
|
08067050641
|
|
|
9
|
Dr. Bashir Aliyu Umar
|
08036509363
|
|
S/N
|
NAME
|
PHONE NO.
|
E-MAIL
|
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1
|
Sheikh Habeebullah Adam Al-Ilory
|
08023126335
|
|
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2
|
Sheikh Jamiu Kewulere
|
08033881335
|
|
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3
|
Muhammad Rabiu Salahudeen
|
08035740333
|
|
|
4
|
Sheikh Abdur-Razzaq Ishola
|
08023864448
08051111063
|
|
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5
|
Sheikh Abdur Rasheed Mayaleke
|
08035050804
|
|
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6
|
Dr. Ganiy I. Agbaje
|
08028327463
08057752980
|
|
|
7
|
Gafar M. Kuforiji
|
08033545208
|
|
S/N
|
NAME
|
PHONE NO.
|
E-MAIL
|
|
1
|
Prof. Usman El-Nafaty
|
08062870892
|
|
|
2
|
Mal. Ibrahim Zubairu Salisu
|
08038522693
|
|
|
3
|
Dr. Usman Hayatu Dukku
|
0805 704 1968
|
|
|
4
|
Imam Manu
Muhammad
|
08036999841
|
|
|
5
|
Chief Imam of Yola Central Mosque
|
08035914285
|
|
S/N
|
NAME
|
PHONE NO.
|
E-MAIL
|
|
1
|
Prof. Z. I. Oboh Oseni
|
08033574431
|
|
|
2
|
Nurudeen Asunogie D.
|
08033533012
|
|
S/N
|
NAME
|
PHONE NO.
|
E-MAIL
|
|
1
|
Sheikh Bala Lau
|
08037008805
08052426880
|
|
|
2
|
Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir
|
08065687545
|
|
|
3
|
Muhammad Nasir AbdulMuhyi
|
08065687545
08024333381
|
|
|
4
|
Sheikh AbdurRahman Ahmad
|
08023141752
|
|
|
5
|
Muhammad Yaseen Qamarud-Deen
|
07032558231
|
|
|
6
|
Sheikh Lukman Abdallah
|
08037861132
|
|
|
7
|
Sheikh Sulaiman Gumi
|
08033139153
|
|
S/N
|
NAME
|
PHONE NO.
|
E-MAIL
|
|
1
|
Sheikh Adam Idoko
|
08036759892
|
|
|
2
|
Alh. Yusuf Nwoha
|
08030966956
08026032997
|
|
|
3
|
Mal. Isa Okonkwo
|
08037861407
|
As
we wish all Nigerian Muslims happy Ramadan in advance, we enjoin each
and every Muslim to use the spirit of Ramadan to seek the pleasure of
Allah towards our national development. We also urge all of us to seize
the opportunity of Ramadan to pray to Allah to grant our President,
Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, a speedy recovery and the wherewithal to pilot
the affairs of Nigeria to greatness (Ameen).
Allahuma Baligna Ramadan!
Ustaz Isa Christian Okonkwo,
Director of Administration (DA),
NSCIA.
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