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Jeddah: Irfan Mohammed LATEST STORIES IN ISLAM IN PERSPECTIVE Islam absolute truth in its purest form How to welcome the holy month Greeting the month of Ramadan, in which Qur’an was sent down Ramadan spiritually energizes Muslims A beautiful and final religion More The Kingdom has almost completed elaborate and comprehensive arrangements for Qur’an recitation at Makkah’s Grand Mosque ahead of Ramadan. The Qur’an is now available in 72 different foreign languages. “We have developed a state-of-the-art technology system that any smartphone user with a barcode reader application can use to download the Qur’an software inside the Grand Mosque in the language of choice,” Ali Hamid Al Nafji, a senior official at the Presidency of the Grand Mosque Affairs, told Arab News. “The Qur’an, along with commentary and translation, is available for download in most of the world’s major languages, including...

After securing a place in the round of 16, the Nigeria forward feels his team must work harder to go far at the 2014 Fifa World Cup Nigeria international Ahmed Musa has disclosed that hardwork is the surest bet for the Super Eagles to go farther at the 2014 Fifa World Cup. Stephen Keshi's side secured a round of 16 ticket despite bowing 3-2 to Argentina on Wednesday with Musa getting Nigeria's goals. The CSKA Moscow player said his side was unlucky because they came to the game with the intention of beating the South Americans. "We were hoping to win the game but we tried our best though couldn't requalize for 3-3," Musa said on SuperSport. "Well that is football for you. The most important thing was that we qualified for the second round which is a great achievement for us." He also expressed his delight scoring against Lionel Messi's team while insisting the team must work very hard to reach the last eight of the competititi...

Photos from Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation (OOF) 1 year Anniversary Party in London 15 Feb 2014 ⋅ by Ugo ⋅ in Editor's Pick , Events , Hot! ⋅ 0 Comments President Obansajo hosted close friends and foundation supporters in London at OOF 1st year anniversary last Wednesday, 12 February 2014. The event which held at Royal Court of Justice London had in it’s attendance were Tony Elemelu, Femi Otedola, Gopichand Hinduja, Cherie Blair and many more hot shots from around the world. The President and notable guests discussed the importance of the Foundation’s initiatives and build on the President’s heart-felt commitment to advancing human security in Africa and increasing investment on the continent.

Tonto Dikeh Gushes About Her Signing Onto D’banj’s DB Records 21 Jun 2014 ⋅ by Nchee ⋅ in Editor's Pick , News ⋅ 0 Comments Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, who recently got signed onto D’Banj’s DB Records is still very excited about the deal. Here’s what she told HIP TV after a recent concert: “I feel great, I feel honoured, I feel blessed, Like I have butterflies in my stomach, I am excited about everything.  I’m overjoyed. And how it happened, I do not know. It just worked itself out.” She also spoke about her upcoming album. Hear her: “I don’t think my fans are expecting exactly what I’m about to give to them. Because I’m even surprised about what I’m about to give to them. So, it’s something that nobody expects.  I don’t expect you to actually expect what I’m about to do. But yes, there will be an album, an explosive one, good stuff coming out real soon. We are not joking at all.”

Reports of mass abduction come two months after Boko Haram militants kidnapped more than 200 schoolgirls from nearby northeastern town Nigerian relatives of the missing schoolgirls during a protest in Maiduguri last month   Photo: EPA By Mike Pflanz 11:29AM BST 24 Jun 2014 Suspected Boko Haram gunmen laid siege to a series of villages in northern Nigeria for three days before taking 60 women and girls and 31 young men hostage, raising further concerns about the effectiveness of Abuja’s response to the militant group. Nigerian police said that they were launching an investigation into the reported kidnappings on Tuesday, though villagers quoted in the Nigerian media said the attacks started last Thursday. Armed forces have been deployed across northern Nigeria since more than 200 schoolgirls were seized there two months ago, b...