Friday Sermon: Easter and the Essence of the Christian Faith
By Babatunde Jose
Easter is one of the principal holidays, or feasts, of Christianity. Easter, also known as Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a central...
Friday Sermon: Oladele Fajemirokun at 75: The Apotheosis of a Positive Deviant
By Babatunde Jose
Positive deviance is a behavioral and social change approach that identifies and learns from individuals or groups who have better solutions to...
Friday Sermon: Ramadan: The Days After
By Babatunde Jose
It’s no longer news that the month of Ramadan has come and gone. Ramadan is a special period in which we ascertain...
Friday Sermon: Almsgiving in Islam: The Concept of Zakat
By Babatunde Jose
Zakat in Arabic means Al Barakah wa Al Nama’ (blessing and prosperity). Just like plants grow and prosper when they’re planted, our faith grows...
Friday Sermon: Laylatul Qadr: The Night of Power, Night of Decree
By Babatunde Jose
“Allahumma innaka Afuwwun (Karimun) tuhibbul `afwa fa`fu `annee;
“O Allah, indeed You are Pardoning, (Generous) You love to pardon, so pardon me.
We have...
