- Ramadan began in Nigeria on 18 February 2026 and an Islamic scholar listed common mistakes to avoid
- The expert also shared a list of good habits Muslims need to practice during the month of Ramadan
- He shared his experience and highlighted things many people were not aware of in an exclusive chat with Legit.ng
Every year, many Muslim faithfuls celebrate the holy month of Ramadan, and several weeks into 2026, an official report confirmed the start of fasting in Nigeria.
In a recent report by Legit.ng, the Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, confirmed the sighting of the crescent, which signals the start of Ramadan in Nigeria.
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Ramadan begins in Nigeria
As Ramadan begins on 18 February 2026, Legit.ng reached out to an Islamic scholar, an Uztas in the person of Nurudeen Ibrahim, to speak about the holy month of Ramadan.
Uztas Nurudeen Ibrahim is also the Director of Academic Planning at Markaz University College, Agege, Lagos, and Spokesperson to Sheikh Muhammed Habibullah Adam Abdullah El-Ilory on Special Matters.
Uztas Nurudeen speaks about Ramadan
He shared a brief insight into the month of Ramadan and its importance while also making references to the Holy Quran.
His statement:
“Ramadan is a special month in which fasting is made obligatory for all Muslims. It is the 9th month of the Islamic Calendar, and in it, the revelation of the Holy Qur’an began.”
As he shared this, he spoke about some mistakes that are mostly made by Muslim faithful during Ramadan.
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Ustaz mentions common mistakes during Ramadan
While some individuals might not be aware, Uztas Nurudeen listed acts that several individuals might carry out during Ramadan which are not proper and not in line with what the Holy Quran preaches.
In an exclusive chat, he listed 10 common mistakes most people make during Ramadan.
Ramadan: 10 common mistakes Muslims make
The list is as follows
1. Overeating
The Ustaz, who is also a country director of an international organization in the UK, mentioned that eating too much food during Ramadan is not proper and urged individuals to maintain good eating habits.
2. Sleeping too much
The second mistake he mentioned on his list is the sleeping habit of individuals, as he stated that excessive sleeping should not persist during the month of Ramadan.
3. Spending too much time on entertainment
While many people might not be aware of this, he mentioned that spending too much time watching television or playing games is one of the common mistakes people make during Ramadan.
4. Missing Taraweeh prayer
Taraweeh is an important prayer performed during Ramadan and is as important as Ramadan itself. He encouraged people not to miss Taraweeh, which is mostly performed before Isha. Taraweeh is a night prayer.
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5. Delaying prayers
Uztas Nurudeen also mentioned that prayers should be carried out promptly during Ramadan without delay.
6. Skipping the Sahur Meal
The Sahur meal is an important part of Ramadan fasting, as it helps energise the body for the day. He encouraged people not to skip it, as this is a common mistake.
7. Spending too much on Iftaar
After the eating of Sahur in the morning, Iftaar is the second meal taken to break the Ramadan fast. He mentioned that many people make the mistake of spending excessively on Iftaar.
8. Eating Sahur too early
While it is important to eat Sahur and not skip it, he explained that many people make the mistake of eating Sahur too early.
9. Missing Maghrib due to Iftaar
He added that a lot of people make the mistake of missing an important prayer, the fourth of the five daily prayers, due to Iftaar.
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10. Skipping Quran Reading and Dua
While Ramadan isn’t just about fasting and breaking the fast in the evening, he mentioned that most people make the mistake of not reading the Holy Quran and also not performing Dua, which means worshipping Allah.
After sharing his thoughts on the common mistakes mostly made during Ramadan by Muslims, he spoke about what should be the daily habits of Muslims in the month of Ramadan.
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Daily habits for Muslims in Ramadan
Ustaz Nurudeen Ibrahim, as he explained the common mistakes mostly made during Ramadan, also mentioned habits Muslims should observe daily.
He mentioned observing Salat regularly, eating Sahur when necessary, and performing the Taraweeh as recommended.
His list is below:
1. Observing Salat regularly.
2. Eating the Pre-Dawn Meal.
3. Observing Taraweeh.
4. Abstaining from Eating and Drinking and all that vitiates fasting.
5. Choosing Good Words while speaking.
6. Giving charities.
7. Reading the Quran.
8. Making Excessive Dua.
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Ramadan: Governor Zulum gives food to people
Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state started a program to help people during Ramadan.
He gave out food at Ramat Square to help widows, orphans, people who lost their homes, and workers who have little money.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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