Latest Ghana news highlights on Islam and the Ghanaian Muslim community

Chief Imam mourns passing of Pope Francis

Accra: The National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, and the Muslim Community in Ghana have expressed condolences to the Catholic Church upon the death of Pope Francis, which sad

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Chief Imam marks 106th birthday in sombre mood

Accra: The Chief Imam of Ghana, Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharabutu, attained the age of 106 years on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The centenarian, however, marked the day in a prayerful

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Chief Imam expresses interest in Bawku conflict mediation

Accra: Sheikh Usman Nuhu Sharubutu, the National Chief Imam, says he is ready to engage in behind-the-scenes diplomacy to enhance the quality of the mediation process to resolve the ongoing

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Ghana National Mosque acknowledges concerns over viral “wedding party” video

Accra: Management of the National Mosque of Ghana says it acknowledges the concerns raised by the Muslim community regarding a viral video of a wedding party taking place within the

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Adua for late Asoma Banda slated for April 10

Accra: The 40-day adua (supplication) for the late business mogul, Alhaji Asoma Banda, will be held on Thursday, April 10, 2025. The event to be held at the Asoma Banda

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UG Legon Central Mosque undergoes reconstruction

Accra: The old edifice of the Legon Central Mosque has been pulled down to make way for a befitting ultra-modern mosque complex that will accommodate the growing Muslim community of

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Dr Kulusey apologises for moon sighting remarks on Eid day

Kumasi: Dr Tawfiq Abdul Rahman Kulusey of the Nurul Ameen Masjid in Kumasi has retracted and apologised to all members of the Ahlussunna wal Jama’a fraternity for “harsh” statements regarding

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GMSA welcomes government’s call for religious freedom in public schools

Accra: The Ghana Muslim Students Association (GMSA) has welcomed education minister’s call for schools to allow students to freely practice their religions without restrictions. The minister, Haruna Iddrisu made the

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Ahlussunna wal Jama’a chided for overreliance on Saudi Arabia moon sighting

Kumasi: Sheikh Dr Tawfiq Abdul Rahman Kulusey, a Sunni Muslim scholar, has called out the leadership of the Ahlussunna wal Jama’a (ASWAJ) sect for over-relying on moon sighting in the

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President Mahama calls for post-Ramadan reconciliation among Muslims

Accra: President John Dramani Mahama has encouraged Muslims to resolve quarrels and make peace as they celebrate Eid ul-Fitr. After going through a month-long period of Ramadan fasting, he said

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