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usmanpogo:
It's really fascinating what you have done with your education

usmanpogo:
If you had anything logical to say, you would have said it.
I can see you're committed to your current level of understanding.

Its frivolous to press further.

usmanpogo:
I really admire how you never allow evidence interfere with your opinion.

You really have a gift 😂😂😂

usmanpogo:
Like I said the last time

"Well-discerning humans can tell the difference between facts and fictions "

You're deflecting because you know I'm right and you've no logical defense.

casdoruche:
You are too ashame to say you are a Muslim

usmanpogo:
Its a simple question, I'm certain you know the truth.
Fasting during the month of Ramadan is a practice that was observed by the pagan Arabs before the advent of Islam.

You can easily Google search all these things, even the Pilgrimage to Mecca is a pagan practice that was adopted into Islam.

Every well-discerning human can tell the difference between fiction and facts.

casdoruche:
Are you a Muslim or not?

Stop beating about the bush. Or are you ashamed to proclaim your faith?

naptu2:
🤣 I don't know why, but I've just remembered a very funny thread.


The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) put out a notice that Muslims should look out for the new moon which would indicate the commencement of Ramadan, so I created a thread about it. This was a normal and regular announcement when I was a kid.

It seems like one of those trolls saw the thread and decided that I was a Muslim, so he decided to use that to provoke me.


Some days later I created a thread about the fact that Muhammad Ali was going to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. I watched a lot of wrestling matches when I was a kid and I remember watching a videotape of Gorilla Monsoon fighting against someone (can't remember who) and Muhammad Ali was sitting at ringside. Ali got into the ring at a point and challenged Gorilla and Gorilla put him in an airplane spin. I guessed that was why he was being inducted.

Anyway, I created the thread and this troll came there and posted something very offensive about Prophet Muhammad.

The highly entertaining thing for me was that the moderator was watching the thread at the time and the post vanished in the twinke of an eye. It was so fast that it was almost as if it never happened.

Obviously the troll had 2 objectives (1) to provoke me and (2) to derail the thread. He failed on both counts and he got a ban for his effort.

However he did succeed in entertaining me (I had a good laugh).

Muhammad Ali to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame
https://www.nairaland.com/8028272/muhammad-ali-inducted-into-wwe

usmanpogo:
Quick question

The Arabs fasted during the month of Ramadan before the advent of Islam, True or false ?
If True, who were they fasting to and who was their God(s) ?
Take your time

casdoruche:
So you are a Muslim.

Now I see where the bias you have comes from when it has to do with US and terrorist

FASTING IN THE FACE OF CHALLENGES: MOONSIGHTING FOR
RAMADAN 1447 A.H.

It is another Ramadan season and the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA), under the leadership of its President-General and Amirul Mumineen, His Eminence, Alh. Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, congratulates the entire Muslim Ummah on the forthcoming month of fasting.

The crescent of the holy month should be searched for immediately after sunset on Tuesday, 17th February 2026 which is equivalent to 29h Sha' aban 1447 A.H. "So, whoever among you witnesses the month, let the person fast in it... (Q. 2:185).

The National Moon Sighting Committee (NMSC). which monthly searches and reports on moon sighting, has, as usual, put facilities in place to officially observe the process, in consultation with the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), and advise the leadership of the Nigerian Ummah.

In accordance with the Shari'ah, if the crescent is sighted on the said evening, then His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-General of the Nigerian Supreme Counci for Islamic Affairs, shall declare Wednesday, 18th February 2026 as the first day of Ramadan this year. If, however, the crescent is not sighted that day, then, Thursday 19th February 2026, automatically becomes the first of Ramadan, 1447 A.H.

Details of the traditional rulers, religious leaders and members of the NMSC who should be contacted on the credible sighting of the crescent of Ramadan are available at www.nsc1a.com.ng/nmsc/

Meanwhile, it is obvious that the last one year has been a trying period for Islam and Muslims in Nigeria, just like millions of other Muslims across the world. Muslims have found themselves in the vortex of heightened Islamophobic hysteria that seeks to criminalise Muslims through spinning narratives that are inconsistent with the reality of insecurity in Nigeria. The agenda of the secessionist elements and bigoted religious leaders is to turn Nigeria to a war theatre where Muslims would be annihilated in millions through the spurious 'Christian Genocide' that was manipulated to gain the attention of imperial powers.

In this unprecedented anti-Islamic obsession. Muslims are being asked to denounce what they did not endorse while those who have been victims of attacks are being
framed as aggressors. Muslims have thus become "double victims" who are on the one hand the major victims of Boko Haram, banditry and Lakurawa, the most heinous of
such incidents happening in the underreported gruesome murder of about 200 Muslims in K wara state and also, on the other hand, the victims of negative narratives that erase
Muslim suffering. The culture of inequality against Muslims is being entrenched because Christians have foreign powers to defend them while Muslims appear defenseless.

In all this, the media have consistently failed to uphold the principles of truth, fairness and obiectivity in matters concerning Muslims. These assertions can be illustrated with
the deliberate attempt to demonise Islam and Muslims by the media in the case of Yunusa (a Muslim) versus Eze Oruru (a Christian) in 2015, with the incident sensationalised as Muslim jihad to forcefully convert a Christian minor into Islam
Then, a media mob trial of Muslims in general preceded the eventual trial and conviction of Yunusa.

Conversely, in 2026, it is now public that for years, one Christian, Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi had abducted a Muslim minor, Walida Abdullahi, and allegedly forced her both into marriage and conversion to Christianity. Yet, no one has
condemned Christianity or Christians for this individual act. No faith community is accused of complicity.

Similarly, Muslims in Nigeria and Islam are being taunted, scandalised and condemned because a mob with a Muslim identity took law into their hands and murdered Deborah
for an alleged blasphemy. In contrast, pastor Dio Idon of ECWA, Kasuwan Magani Southern Kaduna, was on 4th January 2026, killed and totally burnt by a Christian mob
that accused him of witchcraft. However, the media have been silent on the religion of the mob in the Christian dominated community. The recent attempt to Christianise the
victimhood of Muslim worshippers in Maiduguri by Channels television and the hasty Christianisation of the unfortunate abducted girls in Kebbi are also still fresh in our memory.

In particular, the Council appreciates the avalanche of complaints lodged at its secretariat, following the announcement by the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC) that not only will the presidential election hold during Ramadan, but also the gubernatorial election is slated for a probable Eidul Fitr day. While to the Council this audacious announcement by INEC was not unexpected, it is quite interesting that INEC has shown Muslims early what to expect. We are watching very
closely and expecting an immediate review.

The Council is also hopeful that the unprecedented Islamic awareness and vigilance generated by recent events in and about Nigeria will not be made to fade among the Ummah.



"Inna ma'al 'usri vusra."

In spite of these mounting challenges and attacks against Islam, the Council uses this occasion of Ramadan to encourage Muslims to remain resolute in their belief in Allah as demonstrated by the early Muslims when they also faced existential challenges posed by the hegemons of their day. With sincerity of purpose, calmness, commitment to virtues and power of prayers, Allah will improve on any situation and grant Muslims succour.


The Council prays that Allah continue to protect our country and nation. Amin.

Ramadan is the month in which the Qur'an was revealed as a guide for humanity with clear proofs of guidance and the decisive authority. So, whoever among you witnesses the month, let the person fast in it. But, whoever is ill or on a journey, then let the person fast an equal number of days after Ramadan. Allah intends ease for you, not hardship, so that you may complete the prescribed period and proclaim the greatness of Allah for guiding you, and perhaps you will be grateful. (Q. Al-Baqarah 2: 185)

Also take heed that:

Allah does not forbid you from those who do not fight you because of religion and do not expel vou from vour homes - from being righteous toward them and acting justly toward them. Indeed, Allah loves those who act justly
(Q. 60:8 ),

We pray Allah to enable us reach, observe and outlive 1447 A.H. Ramadan in sound health and tranquility. May He generate in us the ability to spend the days of Ramadan
in sober reflection, the nights in sincere devotion and repentance, seal our eyes from what is foul. our mouths from what is vile. our ears from evil and our hearts from the
vicious. Amin.

Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, CON, FNAL
(Kuliyan Sokoto)

Secretary-General

NIGERIA - US DEFENCE COOPERATION: US MILITARY TRAINERS ARRIVE NIGERIA TO SUPPORT NIGERIAN ARMED FORCES

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) wishes to announce the arrival of about 100 United States military personnel and associated equipment at Bauchi Airfield.

The deployment forms part of the deliberation during a working group engagement by Nigerian delegation and it's US counterpart. The arrival is planned and deliberate following a formal request by the Federal Government of Nigeria to the US government to support a clearly defined military training requirement, technical support and intelligence sharing with the members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.

The collaboration will provide access to specialized technical capabilities aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s ability to deter terrorists threats and enhance the protection of vulnerable communities across the country.

The US personnel are technical specialists serving strictly in an advisory and training capacity. They are not combat forces. All training activities will be conducted under the authority, direction and control of the Nigerian Government and in close coordination with the Nigerian Armed Forces.

Nigerian troops, alongside these advisers, will commence a series of joint training engagements and intelligence focused cooperation initiatives. These activities are designed to enhance the capacity of Nigerian troops to effectively identify and neutralize extremist terrorist groups seeking to destabilize the nation.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria remain fully committed to degrading and defeating terrorist organizations that threaten the country’s sovereignty, national security and the safety of its citizens.

The DHQ assures Nigerians of continued transparency and the provision of clear, accurate and timely information regarding the military cooperation efforts.

SAMAILA UBA
Major General
Director Defence Information
16 February 2026

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on his way to honor the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC.

Mallam Nasir El-Rufai on his way to honor the invitation of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. pic.twitter.com/emXLDUwF0F

— Mal. Imran U. Wakili (PULLO) 👑 #iSTANDWITHELRUFAI (@IU_Wakilii) February 16, 2026