Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs

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المجلس الأعلى للشؤون الإسلامية في نيجيريا (NSCIA) هو السلطة الإسلامية الأعلى في نيجيريا. تأسس في عام 1973 «لرعاية مصالح الإسلام والمسلمين مع الحفاظ عليها وحمايتها وتعزيزها ورفع مستواها في جميع أنحاء الدولة» وكانت مسؤولة عن وحدة المسلمين النيجيريين باعتبارها الهيئة الرسمية المعترف بها من قبل الحكومة الفيدرالية وحكومات الولايات النيجيرية والتي تنسق شؤون الإسلام في نيجيريا. يقع المقر الرئيسي للمجلس في مجمع مكاتب مسجد أبوجا الوطني، الواقع في منطقة الأعمال المركزية أبوجا العاصمة. المنظمة مسؤولة، في جملة أمور، عن الإعلان الرسمي عن بدء وإنهاء صيام رمضان أو رؤية القمر في نيجيريا. rdf:langString
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) is the apex Islamic authority in Nigeria. It was established in 1973 to "cater for, preserve, protect, promote and advance the interest of Islam and Muslims throughout the country" and has been responsible for the unity of Nigerian Muslims as the official body, recognised by the Nigerian Federal and State Governments, coordinating the affairs of Islam in Nigeria. The NSCIA is headquartered at the Abuja National Mosque Office Complex, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria. The organisation is, inter alia, responsible for the official announcement of commencement and termination of the Ramadan fast or moon sighting in Nigeria. rdf:langString
rdf:langString المجلس الأعلى للشؤون الإسلامية في نيجيريا
rdf:langString Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
rdf:langString Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
rdf:langString Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs
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rdf:langString NSCIA
rdf:langString Shittu Abass Balogun
xsd:date 1974-01-01
rdf:langString Abuja, Nigeria
rdf:langString President General
rdf:langString Nigeria
rdf:langString International Journal for Muslim World Studies
rdf:langString * Promote Islamic solidarity through fostering brotherhood and cooperation among Muslims in Nigeria and other parts of the World. * Promote the continued application of Shari’ah in Nigeria and the observance of Islamic morality. The Council shall, therefore, ensure that the ideals of Islam as laid down in the Glorious Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet Muhammad are adhered to by all Muslims in Nigeria. * Serve as a channel of contact with the Government Authorities on Islamic Affairs. * Ensure uniform observance of Islamic rites including Festivals throughout the Federation of Nigeria. * Coordinate the external contacts, interests and activities of Muslims in Nigeria as individuals or groups. The Council acting thus be the channel of contact and communication with external bodies on Islamic matters. * Establish and encourage the establishment of institutions of learning wherein Islamic studies, and Islamic culture as well as the Arabic language and other subjects of general professional and vocational education shall be taught. * Promote better understanding and practice of Islam. To this end, the Council shall encourage Da’wah. It shall also promote the true image of Islam through the use of mass media, publications and other means. * Build, manage and support Mosques in Nigeria and elsewhere. * Cater for the social welfare of Muslims and others. To this end, the Council shall establish and encourage communities and organizations to establish hospitals and other health institutions, hostels, recreation centers and such other social facilities as may be required. * Promote the establishment of Islamic economic system in Nigeria and encourage all Muslims to engage in legitimate economic activities. The Council shall also encourage Muslims to lead a life of thrift and economy. * Hold, acquire and dispose of any property whether movable or immovable. * Engage in any lawful activities in fulfillment and furtherance of the foregoing aims and objectives.
rdf:langString "The Role of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs in Unifying Muslims in Nigeria: Prospects and Challenges"
rdf:langString Non-profit
rdf:langString religious organization
rdf:langString المجلس الأعلى للشؤون الإسلامية في نيجيريا (NSCIA) هو السلطة الإسلامية الأعلى في نيجيريا. تأسس في عام 1973 «لرعاية مصالح الإسلام والمسلمين مع الحفاظ عليها وحمايتها وتعزيزها ورفع مستواها في جميع أنحاء الدولة» وكانت مسؤولة عن وحدة المسلمين النيجيريين باعتبارها الهيئة الرسمية المعترف بها من قبل الحكومة الفيدرالية وحكومات الولايات النيجيرية والتي تنسق شؤون الإسلام في نيجيريا. يقع المقر الرئيسي للمجلس في مجمع مكاتب مسجد أبوجا الوطني، الواقع في منطقة الأعمال المركزية أبوجا العاصمة. المنظمة مسؤولة، في جملة أمور، عن الإعلان الرسمي عن بدء وإنهاء صيام رمضان أو رؤية القمر في نيجيريا.
rdf:langString The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) is the apex Islamic authority in Nigeria. It was established in 1973 to "cater for, preserve, protect, promote and advance the interest of Islam and Muslims throughout the country" and has been responsible for the unity of Nigerian Muslims as the official body, recognised by the Nigerian Federal and State Governments, coordinating the affairs of Islam in Nigeria. The NSCIA is headquartered at the Abuja National Mosque Office Complex, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria. The organisation is, inter alia, responsible for the official announcement of commencement and termination of the Ramadan fast or moon sighting in Nigeria.
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