ADVERTISEMENT
  • The Membership Club
  • PT Hausa
  • About Us
  • Advert Rates
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Premium Times Nigeria
  • Home
  • COVID-19
  • News
    • Headline Stories
    • Top News
    • More News
    • Foreign
  • Investigations
  • Business
    • News Reports
    • Financial Inclusion
    • Analysis and Data
    • Business Specials
    • Opinion
    • Oil/Gas Reports
      • FAAC Reports
      • Revenue
  • Opinion
  • Health
    • News Reports
    • Investigations
    • Data and Infographics
    • Health Specials
    • Features
    • Events
    • Primary Health Tracker
  • Agriculture
    • News Report
    • Research & Innovation
    • Data & Infographics
    • Special Reports/Features
    • Investigations
    • Interviews
    • Markets
  • Arts/Life
    • Arts/Books
    • Kannywood
    • Lifestyle
    • Music
    • Nollywood
    • Travel
  • Sports
    • Football
    • More Sports News
    • Sports Features
  • Projects
    • Parliament Watch
    • Panama Papers
    • Paradise Papers
    • AGAHRIN
  • Home
  • COVID-19
  • News
    • Headline Stories
    • Top News
    • More News
    • Foreign
  • Investigations
  • Business
    • News Reports
    • Financial Inclusion
    • Analysis and Data
    • Business Specials
    • Opinion
    • Oil/Gas Reports
      • FAAC Reports
      • Revenue
  • Opinion
  • Health
    • News Reports
    • Investigations
    • Data and Infographics
    • Health Specials
    • Features
    • Events
    • Primary Health Tracker
  • Agriculture
    • News Report
    • Research & Innovation
    • Data & Infographics
    • Special Reports/Features
    • Investigations
    • Interviews
    • Markets
  • Arts/Life
    • Arts/Books
    • Kannywood
    • Lifestyle
    • Music
    • Nollywood
    • Travel
  • Sports
    • Football
    • More Sports News
    • Sports Features
  • Projects
    • Parliament Watch
    • Panama Papers
    • Paradise Papers
    • AGAHRIN
Premium Times Nigeria
BUA Group Ad BUA Group Ad BUA Group Ad
ADVERTISEMENT
Crescent moon

Crescent moon

Ramadan End: NSCIA Asks Muslims To Look Out For New Moon

bySani Tukur
July 26, 2014
4 min read

The Nigerian Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, has asked Muslims in Nigeria to look for the new moon of Shawwal, signalling the end of the holy month of Ramadan, on Sunday.

The NSCIA made the announcement via a statement signed by its Secretary General, Is-Haq Oloyode, a professor, and sent to PREMIUM TIMES Friday.

“It is an indisputable fact that the old (Ramadan) moon will set just before sunset in Nigeria on Saturday, 26 th of July 2014,” Mr. Oloyede said in the statement.

“The new astronomic moon would be born few minutes before midnight of that Saturday. Conseduently, the search for Shawwal moon is on Sunday 27th of July 2014. It can be sighted in Nigeria on Sunday with optical instruments or with some difficulties with naked eyes.

“Any claim of sighting a moon that is yet to be born is not only false, mistaken or impossible but also ridiculous.”

See the NSCIA full statement below:

TOWARDS MOON-SIGHTING, NOT MOON-FIGHTING IN NIGERIA

“They ask you about the crescents. Say: they are but signs to mark fixed periods of time in the affairs of men and for pilgrimage” (Q. al-Baqarah, 2:189)

Abdullah bin Umar narrates that Allah’s Messenger once mentioned Ramadan and said: Do not begin the fast until you sight the moon, and do not break the fast (at the end of Ramadan) until you see it. If the new moon is concealed from you, then work out when it should be (TMH Al-Muwatta, 18. 1. 1)

RelatedNews

Obinwanne Okeke Sentenced to Prison for $11 Million Global Fraud Scheme

NSCIA appoints new deputy president-general

Southern Kaduna: Sultan-led Council commends PREMIUM TIMES’ contribution to peace

NSCIA preaches unity, urges clerics to dedicate Friday to ‘calm strained nerves’

While thanking Allah (SWT), the Praiseworthy, Who has made us to witness and experience the holy month of fasting, Ramadan, for the year 1435 A.H. / 2014 C.E., the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) felicitates with Muslims all over the world and in Nigeria in particular, on the successful attainment of the last part of the blessed month.

The Council also sincerely apologises to the Muslim ummah in Nigeria for the unusual confusion and miscommunication that trailed the commencement of the holy month. Despite all the efforts made towards avoiding such a confusion, complete success was not attained. The appropriate lessons have however been learnt.

It is in this respect that the NSCIA wishes to remind all Muslims who know, and notify those who do not, that there is an established structure for moon-sighting in Nigeria. Due to its significance and technicalities, the Council has a National Moonsighting Committee under the leadership of an expert. The Committee is equipped with necessary equipment and technological gadgets that are relevant to the discharge of its assignment.

Dangote adbanner 728x90_2 (1)

The membership of the Committee is drawn from various segments of the Nigerian Muslim Ummah, including:

1 Dr. Hafiz Wali             (CHAIRMAN) 08036009090.         Kaduna
2 Shaykh  Tahir Bauchi 08032103733, 08033058201.   Bauchi
3 Shaykh  Kariballah Kabara 08035537382        Kano
4 Muhammad Nasir AbdulMuhyi 08065687545,  08024333381. Jos
5 Shaykh  Habeebullahi Adam Abdullahi Al Ilory 08023126335.   Lagos/ Ilorin
6 Alh. Abdul Hamid Oyebode (Surveyor Gen.). 08037063923.     Offa/Ilorin
7 Prof. Z I  Oboh Oseni (Chief Imam of Auchi ) 08033574431.       Auchi
8 Shaykh  AbdurRahman Ahmad. 08023141752        Lagos/Ilorin
9 Prof.  J. M. Kaura 08067050641          Sokoto
10 Shaykh  Mustapha  Ajisafe ( Imam of Osogbo) 08035740333.       Yorubaland/Oshogbo
11 Shaykh Abdur-Razzaq Ishola 08023864448, 08051111063. Lagos
12 Shaykh Abdur-Rasheed  Mayaleeke 08035050804.    IJEBU ODE
13 Mal. Simwal Usman Jibrin 08033140010.   Kaduna
14 Alh Yusuf Nwoha 08030966956      Oweri
15 Mallam Nurudeen Ibraheem
16 Prof. Usman El-Nafaty. (DEPUTY CHAIRMAN) 08062870892.  Bauchi
17 Dr K. K. Oloso 08023098661    Ibadan
18 Mal. Ibrahim Zubairu Salisu
19 Alh.  Shakir Ettu  Lagos
20 Prof. Muritala Salawu 08037229766. Abuja/Ibadan
21 Dr. Ganiy I. Agbaje, FNIS 08028327463, 08057752980.  ABUJA
22 Muhammad Yaseen Qamaruddeen 08055322087, 08099516362 Lagos
23 Mal. Abdullahi Shuaib 08023037478.   Lagos
24 Usman Mahmud 08034540120. ABUJA/Kano

However, membership of the Committee is not exclusive to the above-listed personalities. The NSCIA expects people with requisite technical and demonstrable knowledge of moon-sighting to indicate their interests to the Secretary General, NSCIA.  It is also helpful for such persons to list their areas of expertise. We intend to have an expert in each of the Senatorial Zone of the Country.

The National Moonsighting Committee  will advise the President-General of the NSCIA (The Sultan) through the Secretary-General, on the commencement and conclusion of Ramadan or sighting of Ramadan and Shawwal crescents.

When a Muslim sights a new moon, (s)he should call any member of the Committee close to him, who will ask him a series of pertinent questions These may include (i) Time the moon was sighted, (ii). Position of the crescent relative to where the Sun sets (iii) Altitude of the crescent above the horizon, (iv) Orientation of the crescent, (v) Conditioon of the sky at the time of the sighting (e,g, clear, cloudy, rainy).

Our brothers and sisters in Islam are urged to direct their observations, notices and enquiries on the crescent to members of the National Moonsighting Committee.

It is on the backdrop of the foregoing that the NSCIA announces that in line with the Qur’anic verse and the tradition of the Prophet (SAW) cited above, as Ramadan draws to its close, any information on sighting the crescent (of Shawwal) should be conveyed to the National Moonsighting Committee so that the President-General of the NSCIA, His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto, may pronounce the end of fasting.

ADVERTISEMENT

IT IS AN INDISPUTABLE FACT THAT THE OLD (Ramadan) moon will set just  before sunset in Nigeria on Saturday, 26 th of July 2014. The new astronomic moon would be born few minutes before midnight of  that Saturday. CONSEQUENTLY, THE SEARCH FOR SHAWWAL MOON IS ON SUNDAY 27th of  JULY 2014. It can be sighted in Nigeria on SUNDAY with optical instruments or with some difficulties with naked eyes. Any claim of sighting a moon that is yet to be born is not only false, mistaken or impossible  but also ridiculous.

Once again, the NSCIA congratulates the Muslim Ummah on the auspicious period of Ramadan and wishes all Nigerians happy ‘Idul Fitr in advance. Many happy returns of the holy month!

“Our Lord! Condemn us not if we forget or fall into error; our Lord! Lay not on us a burden greater than we have strength to bear. Blot out our sins and grant us forgiveness. Have mercy on us. You are our Protector, help us against those who stand against faith” (Q. Al-Baqarah, 2:286).

Signed
:

Prof. Is-haq O. Oloyede

Secretary-General, NSCIA

For and on behalf of the NSCIA

  • WhatsApp
  • Tweet
  • Email
  • Print
  • Telegram
  • More
  • Share on Tumblr
  • Pocket

Support PREMIUM TIMES' journalism of integrity and credibility

Good journalism costs a lot of money. Yet only good journalism can ensure the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy, and a transparent government.

For continued free access to the best investigative journalism in the country we ask you to consider making a modest support to this noble endeavour.

By contributing to PREMIUM TIMES, you are helping to sustain a journalism of relevance and ensuring it remains free and available to all.

Donate


TEXT AD: To advertise here . Call Willie +2347088095401...


JOIN THE CONVERSATION

  • Disqus (1)
premiumtimes



PT Mag Campaign AD

Previous Post

UPDATE: “Sheikh Zakzaky’s Son, 10 Others Killed In Nigerian troops, Shiite Muslims Clash”

Next Post

SSS operatives storm firm conducting poll on Osun election, arrest officials

Sani Tukur

Sani Tukur

More News

Chelsea and Manchester United [PHOTO CREDIT: @ChelseaFC]

EPL Round-Up: Chelsea, Man United tie ends in stalemate

February 28, 2021
Rats used to illustrate the story. [PHOTO CREDIT: BBC]

Major health stories published last week

February 28, 2021
Dangote refinery

Dangote Refinery to sell refined crude in naira – Emefiele

February 28, 2021
Aso Rock Villa

Media aide who served six Nigerian presidents retires

February 28, 2021
A victim being treated 1

PHOTO STORY: Blood on Uniforms

February 28, 2021
APC: Mai Mala Buni, Yobe State Governor [PHOTO: Media Office, Yobe State Government House, Damaturu]

Boko Haram: Yobe government shuts all boarding schools

February 28, 2021
Next Post
48 hours gone, SSS yet to release Nigerian journalists; demands editor-in-chief’s surrender

SSS operatives storm firm conducting poll on Osun election, arrest officials

EXCLUSIVE: INEC Sacks 30 Staff Over Election-Related Offences

Discussion about this post

Search

#EndSARS: Latest Updates




Polaris Bank


JAIZ Ad


NITDA Ad





Glo Ad

Subscribe to News via Email

Enter your email address and receive notifications of news by email.

Join 1,626,465 other subscribers.

Advertisement






netherland biz school Advert

Zenith Advert
ADVERTISEMENT

Our Digital Network

  • PT Hausa
  • Election Centre
  • Human Trafficking Investigation
  • Centre for Investigative Journalism
  • National Conference
  • Press Attack Tracker
  • PT Academy
  • Dubawa
  • LeaksNG
  • Campus Reporter

Resources

  • Oil & Gas Facts
  • List of Universities in Nigeria
  • LIST: Federal Unity Colleges in Nigeria
  • NYSC Orientation Camps in Nigeria
  • Nigeria’s Federal/States’ Budgets since 2005
  • Malabu Scandal Thread
  • World Cup 2018
  • Panama Papers Game
  • Our Digital Network
  • About Us
  • Resources
  • Projects
  • Data & Infographics
  • DONATE

All content is Copyrighted © 2020 The Premium Times, Nigeria

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • COVID-19
  • News
    • Headline Stories
    • Top News
    • More News
    • Foreign
  • Investigations
  • Business
    • News Reports
    • Financial Inclusion
    • Analysis and Data
    • Business Specials
    • Opinion
    • Oil/Gas Reports
      • FAAC Reports
      • Revenue
  • Health
    • News Reports
    • Investigations
    • Data and Infographics
    • Health Specials
    • Features
    • Events
    • Primary Health Tracker
  • Agriculture
    • News Report
    • Research & Innovation
    • Data & Infographics
    • Special Reports/Features
    • Investigations
    • Interviews
    • Markets
  • Arts/Life
    • Arts/Books
    • Kannywood
    • Lifestyle
    • Music
    • Nollywood
    • Travel
  • Sports
    • Football
    • More Sports News
    • Sports Features
  • Projects
    • Panama Papers
    • Paradise Papers
    • Parliament Watch
    • AGAHRIN
  • Opinion
  • PT Hausa
  • The Membership Club
  • Dubawa
    • Dubawa NG
  • About Us
  • Advert Rates
  • Careers
  • Contact Us
  • Digital Store
  • DONATE

All content is Copyrighted © 2020 The Premium Times, Nigeria

Our website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.
loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.