{"id":342510,"date":"2024-10-18T14:30:59","date_gmt":"2024-10-18T13:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=342510"},"modified":"2024-10-18T14:30:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T13:30:59","slug":"abuja-national-mosque-gets-first-igbo-imam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/10\/18\/abuja-national-mosque-gets-first-igbo-imam\/","title":{"rendered":"Abuja National Mosque gets first Igbo Imam"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>To deliver his inaugural khutbah on Friday<\/strong><\/strong><br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The management of the Abuja National Mosque has appointed Professor Iliyasu Usman as the first-ever Igbo Muslim to serve as an Imam at the mosque.<\/p>\n<p>Usman is set to deliver his inaugural khutbah (sermon) on Friday, today, during Jumm\u2019at prayer, marking a significant moment for the Muslim community in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p>This appointment has been celebrated widely, especially among the South East Muslim Organisation of Nigeria, SEMON, which views it as a testament to Usman\u2019s commitment to Islamic scholarship and leadership.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement, SEMON praised the inclusiveness of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, under the guidance of the President-General and Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa\u2019ad Abubakar.<\/p>\n<p>SEMON emphasized that this appointment is not only a personal milestone for Usman but also a divine duty to lead the Muslim community in worship and service to Allah.<\/p>\n<p>The organization expressed hope that his leadership would enhance the Igbo Muslim community and foster unity within the larger Nigerian Muslim population.<\/p>\n<p>The statement reads, \u201cWe, the South East Muslim Organisation of Nigeria (SEMON), extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor Ilyasu Usman on your recent appointment as an Imam of the National Mosque, Abuja.<br \/>\n\u201cThis prestigious role is not only a testament to your unwavering dedication and scholarly excellence but also a divine blessing and responsibility to lead the Ummah in worship and service to Allah.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe pray that Allah (SWT) grants you the wisdom, strength, and steadfastness to discharge this sacred duty with diligence, integrity, and humility. 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