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Tuesday, December 21, 2010
The Muslim Jesus
The Muslim Jesus
TV Documentary - shown on Sunday 19 August 2007 on ITV1, UK
Islam and Christianity have been portrayed as mortal enemies for 1400 years. Locked in combat until the end of time when finally on the day of judgement God will announce the winner. This so called 'clash of civilisations' has defined Christian and Muslim relations from the wars of the crusades to the current 'war on terror'.
But there is another story. It’s a story that revolves around one man. The man whom a billion Muslims and 1.2 billion Christians call the Messiah but who is seen by both in very different ways – Jesus.
The Muslim Jesus uses the Quran and other Islamic texts to explore the differing ways in which Christian and Muslim faiths both acknowledge Jesus. Scholars, teachers, parents, rappers, poets and historians come together for the one hour special narrated by Melvin Bragg. Full text - Click here
Watch the documentary:
Google Video
or on youtube as below:
Part 1/5
Part 2/5
Part 3/5
Part 4/5
Part 5/5
TV Documentary - shown on Sunday 19 August 2007 on ITV1, UK
Islam and Christianity have been portrayed as mortal enemies for 1400 years. Locked in combat until the end of time when finally on the day of judgement God will announce the winner. This so called 'clash of civilisations' has defined Christian and Muslim relations from the wars of the crusades to the current 'war on terror'.
But there is another story. It’s a story that revolves around one man. The man whom a billion Muslims and 1.2 billion Christians call the Messiah but who is seen by both in very different ways – Jesus.
The Muslim Jesus uses the Quran and other Islamic texts to explore the differing ways in which Christian and Muslim faiths both acknowledge Jesus. Scholars, teachers, parents, rappers, poets and historians come together for the one hour special narrated by Melvin Bragg. Full text - Click here
Watch the documentary:
Google Video
or on youtube as below:
Part 1/5
Part 2/5
Part 3/5
Part 4/5
Part 5/5
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Fasting the Day of `Ashura’
Various sightings from members of Moonsighting.com UK have stated that the month of Muharram 1432 AH will start from Tuesday 7 December 2010 (i.e. sunset of the previous day), which means Ashura (10 Muharram) will be on Thursday 16 December 2010), Insha-Allah.
The Ninth and Tenth day of Muharram… a Blessed Fast
Taken from islamonline.net
Q: What is so important about 9th and 10th of Muharram, known to be Tasu`ah and `Ashura'? Why do Muslims fast on these days?
Answered by Shahul Hameed
Thank you for your question.
Muharram is the first month in the Muslim lunar calendar, known as the Hijrah calendar. This month is marked by the fasting recommended for Muslims on the 9th (Tasu`ah) and 10th (`Ashura').
These fasts are not obligatory like the fast of Ramadan. Yet, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has laid great emphasis on them, as his hadith shows.
For example, upon his arrival in Madinah, he found the Jews observing fast on the day of `Ashura' When asked about this, they said:
"On this day Allah saved the Children of Israel from their enemy (in Egypt) and so Prophet Musa [Moses] fasted on this day giving thanks to Allah."
Prophet Muhammad responded:
"We have more right and closer connection with Musa (peace be upon him) than you have." So, God’s messenger observed fast on the day of `Ashura' and taught us to observe it. (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
The Prophet also said:
"If I survive till next year, I will definitely observe fast on the 9th of Muharram [as well].” (Reported by Muslim.)
As it is evident from the above hadiths, the two days are important to us. This is because we Muslims are the real inheritors of the tradition of Moses, a great prophet of Islam. In fact, the Qur'an narrates the story in details, as to how Allah delivered Prophet Moses and the Children of Israel from the tyranny of the Pharaoh and his hordes.
Moses is one of five great prophets known to be Ulul-`Azm (The Resolute Ones). These are Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon them all), as mentioned in the Qur'an. So there is no wonder that the day of `Ashura' that commemorates the liberation of the Children of Israel, is important for the followers of the final Prophet too.
Thus, fasting on the day of `Ashura' is a sunnah of Prophet Muhammad. A believer who follows the Prophet (peace be upon him) in this regard gets a great reward, as in following him in other aspects of sunnah. Fasting day of `Ashura', expiates for the sins of the past year.
The Prophet said,
"Fasting the day of `Ashura' (is of great merits), I hope that Allah will accept it as an expiation for (the sins committed in) the previous year" (Muslim).
It is noteworthy in this connection that there are some unfounded ideas about `Ashura', prevailing among some Muslims. For example, this is like the belief that the Judgment Day will take place on the Day of `Ashura'. Such fanciful beliefs have no basis in authentic Islamic sources.
There is also the idea that the importance of `Ashura' is due to the martyrdom of the Prophet’s grandson Al-Husain (may Allah be pleased with him) at Karbala. This was a real tragic episode in the history of Islam.
Yet, to attribute the sanctity of `Ashura' to the martyrdom of Al-Husain is wrong. This, as it was the Prophet himself who established its significance for Muslims, long before the birth of his grandson.
The same idea is associated also with the belief that the month of Muharram is an unlucky month! So, some people avoid holding marriage ceremonies throughout this month. This is definitely a superstition opposed to the teachings of Islam.
We may notice on these days, people organizing elaborate lamentation and mourning ceremonies in memory of the martyrdom at Karbala. There is no doubt that the martyrdom of Karbala was one of the most tragic events in our history, as mentioned before. Yet, the processions and pageants held in that connection are far from Islamic; rather they are redolent of the jahiliyya (mental ignorance of truth) customs.
The Qur'an and Prophetic Sunnah teach us that in the event of a person’s death, we should be patiently forbearing and say: *{to Allah we belong and to Him is our return).}* (Al Baqarah 2:156).
So, there is no question of “celebrating” such an occasion. In fact, it is a practice that crept into the community after the time of Prophet Muhammad and has no basis in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
We as Muslims are enjoined to follow the explicit commands and prohibitions of the Qur'an and Sunnah in our life. Let us pray to Allah Almighty to help us all and guide us to be His sincerely obedient servants.
The Ninth and Tenth day of Muharram… a Blessed Fast
Taken from islamonline.net
Q: What is so important about 9th and 10th of Muharram, known to be Tasu`ah and `Ashura'? Why do Muslims fast on these days?
Answered by Shahul Hameed
Thank you for your question.
Muharram is the first month in the Muslim lunar calendar, known as the Hijrah calendar. This month is marked by the fasting recommended for Muslims on the 9th (Tasu`ah) and 10th (`Ashura').
These fasts are not obligatory like the fast of Ramadan. Yet, Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has laid great emphasis on them, as his hadith shows.
For example, upon his arrival in Madinah, he found the Jews observing fast on the day of `Ashura' When asked about this, they said:
"On this day Allah saved the Children of Israel from their enemy (in Egypt) and so Prophet Musa [Moses] fasted on this day giving thanks to Allah."
Prophet Muhammad responded:
"We have more right and closer connection with Musa (peace be upon him) than you have." So, God’s messenger observed fast on the day of `Ashura' and taught us to observe it. (Al-Bukhari and Muslim)
The Prophet also said:
"If I survive till next year, I will definitely observe fast on the 9th of Muharram [as well].” (Reported by Muslim.)
As it is evident from the above hadiths, the two days are important to us. This is because we Muslims are the real inheritors of the tradition of Moses, a great prophet of Islam. In fact, the Qur'an narrates the story in details, as to how Allah delivered Prophet Moses and the Children of Israel from the tyranny of the Pharaoh and his hordes.
Moses is one of five great prophets known to be Ulul-`Azm (The Resolute Ones). These are Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad (peace be upon them all), as mentioned in the Qur'an. So there is no wonder that the day of `Ashura' that commemorates the liberation of the Children of Israel, is important for the followers of the final Prophet too.
Thus, fasting on the day of `Ashura' is a sunnah of Prophet Muhammad. A believer who follows the Prophet (peace be upon him) in this regard gets a great reward, as in following him in other aspects of sunnah. Fasting day of `Ashura', expiates for the sins of the past year.
The Prophet said,
"Fasting the day of `Ashura' (is of great merits), I hope that Allah will accept it as an expiation for (the sins committed in) the previous year" (Muslim).
It is noteworthy in this connection that there are some unfounded ideas about `Ashura', prevailing among some Muslims. For example, this is like the belief that the Judgment Day will take place on the Day of `Ashura'. Such fanciful beliefs have no basis in authentic Islamic sources.
There is also the idea that the importance of `Ashura' is due to the martyrdom of the Prophet’s grandson Al-Husain (may Allah be pleased with him) at Karbala. This was a real tragic episode in the history of Islam.
Yet, to attribute the sanctity of `Ashura' to the martyrdom of Al-Husain is wrong. This, as it was the Prophet himself who established its significance for Muslims, long before the birth of his grandson.
The same idea is associated also with the belief that the month of Muharram is an unlucky month! So, some people avoid holding marriage ceremonies throughout this month. This is definitely a superstition opposed to the teachings of Islam.
We may notice on these days, people organizing elaborate lamentation and mourning ceremonies in memory of the martyrdom at Karbala. There is no doubt that the martyrdom of Karbala was one of the most tragic events in our history, as mentioned before. Yet, the processions and pageants held in that connection are far from Islamic; rather they are redolent of the jahiliyya (mental ignorance of truth) customs.
The Qur'an and Prophetic Sunnah teach us that in the event of a person’s death, we should be patiently forbearing and say: *{to Allah we belong and to Him is our return).}* (Al Baqarah 2:156).
So, there is no question of “celebrating” such an occasion. In fact, it is a practice that crept into the community after the time of Prophet Muhammad and has no basis in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
We as Muslims are enjoined to follow the explicit commands and prohibitions of the Qur'an and Sunnah in our life. Let us pray to Allah Almighty to help us all and guide us to be His sincerely obedient servants.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Hajj 2010 - The Journey of a Lifetime in Pictures
Some beautiful images of Hajj 2010 - published in Arab News Online.
Clink on the link to see them all : http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article188297.ece
When you open the link go to the bottom right hand corner of the picture to view the next image. If the image does not have the arrow to view the next image then simply click either side of the numbers to view the next/ previous image.
Also check out the following galleries for equally great pictures....
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/11/hajj_2010.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/gallery/2010/nov/12/mecca-islam#/?picture=368628764&index=0
Clink on the link to see them all : http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article188297.ece
When you open the link go to the bottom right hand corner of the picture to view the next image. If the image does not have the arrow to view the next image then simply click either side of the numbers to view the next/ previous image.
Also check out the following galleries for equally great pictures....
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/11/hajj_2010.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/gallery/2010/nov/12/mecca-islam#/?picture=368628764&index=0
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Mecca - Oldest Picture of Hajj 1966
The pilgrimage is associated with the life of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H), but the ritual of The Hajj itself was considered ancient even during his lifetime in the 7th century. Many Muslims believe that it goes back to the time of Abraham in 2000 BC. Pilgrims would join processions of tens of thousands of people, who would simultaneously converge on Mecca for the week of The Hajj, and perform a series of rituals.
Each person would walk counter-clockwise seven times about The Kaaba, the cubical building towards which all Muslims pray, kiss the sacred Black Stone on its corner, run back and forth between the hills of Al-Safa and Al-Marwah, drink from the Zamzam Well, go to the plains of Mount Arafat to stand in vigil, then proceed to Muzdalifah to gather pebbles, which they would throw at a Rock in Mina to perform the ritual of the Stoning of the Devil. The pilgrims would then shave their heads, perform an animal sacrifice, and celebrate the three day global festival of Eid ul-Adha.
Below are a few pictures click in year 1966 at The Hajj. We found this email stocked and thought of publishing it for our Muslim visitors. Hope you like these. If you do, please leave your comments below.
Below are a few pictures click in year 1966 at The Hajj. We found this email stocked and thought of publishing it for our Muslim visitors. Hope you like these. If you do, please leave your comments below.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Eid Mubarak!
PRAYER FOR PEACE
Taken from Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, MUIS
Oh Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful, grant us peace and Iman, safety and Islam, and guidance to perform all that you please.
Oh Allah, the Generous, the Gracious, grant all goodness to Muslims, and all blessings to the faithful, and all mercies to mankind.
Oh Allah, guide this Ummah to do the best, bless this Ummah to be loving and compassionate, help this Ummah to spread good and peace to all mankind.
Oh Allah, remove all conflicts and hatred that is happening. Grant peace and restore human dignity in this world. Safe this earth from destruction due to human ignorance, grant our country and the entire world with safety, peace, calmness, tranquillity, progress and development.
Oh Allah, may this day of ours be better than yesterday. May our tomorrow be better than today. Please grant us positive outcomes in all our endeavours. Save us from disappointment both in this world and in the hereafter.
Oh Allah, the Gentle, the Sustainer, may peace and calmness prevail in this world. Guide mankind to uphold justice and equality. Protect our young from misguidance. Give us the strength to spread your true message. Strengthen us to be a blessing to all mankind - Ameen.
I would like to wish Muslims all over the world happiness, prosperity and all things good; now and forever
Oh Allah, guide this Ummah to do the best, bless this Ummah to be loving and compassionate, help this Ummah to spread good and peace to all mankind.
Oh Allah, remove all conflicts and hatred that is happening. Grant peace and restore human dignity in this world. Safe this earth from destruction due to human ignorance, grant our country and the entire world with safety, peace, calmness, tranquillity, progress and development.
Oh Allah, may this day of ours be better than yesterday. May our tomorrow be better than today. Please grant us positive outcomes in all our endeavours. Save us from disappointment both in this world and in the hereafter.
Oh Allah, the Gentle, the Sustainer, may peace and calmness prevail in this world. Guide mankind to uphold justice and equality. Protect our young from misguidance. Give us the strength to spread your true message. Strengthen us to be a blessing to all mankind - Ameen.
I would like to wish Muslims all over the world happiness, prosperity and all things good; now and forever
Eid Mubarak everyone!
Eid-ul-Adha Prayer Times 2010
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia announced that 1 Dhul-Hijjah will be on Sunday 7 November 2010, and the Muslims performing Hajj will be in 'Arafah on Monday 15 November 2010.
According to Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), Eid-al-Adha in North America would be on the day after Hajj; so Eid-al-Adha is on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. - Source Moonsighting.com
The Coordination Committee of Major Islamic Centres and Mosques of London have agreed that Eid ul-Adha will be on Tuesday 16 November 2010. - Source: East London Mosque
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EID MUBARAK!
Here are the prayer times for London and rest of UK... (Note: Unless stated all the mosques listed below will celebrate Eid on Tuesday 16 November 2010 All information here has been collated for you by myself and other kind brothers/ sisters in good faith, please double check with the mosque in case there are any inaccuracies).
LONDON
London Central Mosque (Regents Park Mosque, NW8 7RG)
Eid Prayer times: 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.iccuk.org/
East London Mosque (Whitechapel Road, E1 1JX)
Eid Prayer times: 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.eastlondonmosque.org.uk/
Brick Lane Jamm Masjid (59 Brick Lane, E1 6QL)
Eid Prayer times: 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Shahjalal Masjid (Hale Street, Poplar E14 0BF)
Eid Prayer times: 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.poplarsm.org.uk/
Holborn Muslim Community Association (EC1N 7RR)
Eid Prayer times: 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM
Limehouse Mosque & Bangladeshi Cultural Centre (E14 8AE)
Eid Prayer times: 8.30 AM, 9.30 AM and 10.30 AM
Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre (West London, W10 5YG)
Eid Prayer times: 8.00 AM, 9.00 AM and 10.00 AM
Website: http://www.almanaar.org.uk/
AbuBakar Masjid (Southall - Middx, UB1 1LS)
Eid Prayer times: 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.abubakrmosque-southall.org.uk/
Hendon Mosque & Islamic Centre (Brent View Road, NW9 7EL)
Eid Prayer times: 7:30 AM, 8:15 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:45 AM
Website: http://www.hendonmosque.co.uk/
Finchley Mosque (Islamic Association of North London, N12 0DA)
Eid Prayers Times: 7.40 AM, 8.30 AM, 9.15 AM, 10.00 AM, and 10.45 AM
Website: http://www.ianl.org.uk/
Muslim Community and Education Centre (Palmers Green, N13 5JL)
Eid prayer Times: 8.00 AM, 9.30 AM and 11.00 AM
Website: http://www.mcec.org.uk/
Masjid E-Quba (North London, Stamford Hill, N16 6AA)
Eid Prayer times: 7.45 AM and 9.15 AM
Website: http://www.masjidequba.org.uk/
Harrow Central Mosque (Station Road, Harrow, HA1 2SQ)
Eid Prayer times: 7:45 AM, 8:30 AM, 9.15 AM, and 10.00 AM
Website: http://www.harrowmosque.org.uk/
REST OF UK
Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre
Eid al-Adha Venue: Beach Leisure Centre, Beach Promenade, AB24 5NR.
Eid Prayer Times: 8:30 AM and 10:15 AM
Website: http://www.aberdeenmosque.org/
Belfast Islamic Centre
Prayers will be at Shaftesbury Leisure Centre, 97 Balfour Avenue, Belfast BT7 2EW
Prayer Times: 9.00 AM (Arrival & Takbeer, followed by Eid prayer around 10:30)
Please double check this with mosque.
Please bring your own prayer mat
Website: http://www.belfastislamiccentre.org.uk/
Birmingham Central Mosque (Highgate, B12 0XS)
Eid prayer Times: 8:00 AM (Arabic), 8:45 AM (Urdu), 9:30 AM English), 10:15 AM (English), 11:00 AM (Urdu)
Website: http://www.centralmosque.org.uk/
Birmingham - Masjid Hamza (Church Road, B13 9AE)
Eid Prayer Times: 8.30 AM (Urdu), 9.45 AM (English)
Websiite: http://www.masjidehamza.co.uk/
Blackburn - Jamme Masjid Islamic Cultural Centre (BB1 1JP)
Eid Prayer Times: Awaiting Conformation
Website: http://www.jaamemasjid.org/
Blackburn - Masjid-e-Anisul Islam (Troy St, BB1 6NY)
Eid Prayer times: Bayan will start at 8.20 AM, Eid prayer time will be around 8.45 AM
Website: http://www.anisulislam.com/
Bolton - Taiyabah Masjid (BL1 8HD)
Bayan starts at 8.30 AM, Eid prayer to start around 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.taiyabahmasjid.org/
Tel: 01204 535997
Cambridge - Abu Bakr Jamia Mosque
Venue: Kelsey Kerridge Sports Hall, Queen Anne Terrace, Cambridge CB1 1NA
Eid Prayer times: 9.30 AM and 10.15 AM
Website: http://www.cambridgemosque.com/
Dundee Central Mosque (DD1 5BZ)
Eid Prayer Times: Awaiting details
Visit Website: http://www.dundeecentralmosque.org.uk/
Edinburgh Central Mosque and Islamic Centre (EH8 9BT)
Eid Prayer times: 8:.15 AM and 9.30 AM
Website: http://www.edmosque.com/ / http://www.edmosquelibrary.com/
Other mosques in Edinburgh (taken from RadioRamadanEdinburgh)
Blackhall: 8.15 AM, 10.30 AM (Date of Eid will be Wednesday 17th November)
Roxburgh: Awaiting Conformation
Annandale Street: Awaiting Conformation
Polwarth: Awaiting 8.15 AM, 10.30 AM (Date of Eid will be Tuesday 16th November)
Portobello: Awaiting Conformation
Niddrie Masala: Awaiting Conformation
Shah Jalal: 9.30 AM and 10.30 AM (Date of Eid will be Tuesday 16th November)
Essex - Al-Ansar Islamic Education Centre (IG3 8TD )
Eid Prayer times: 8.00 AM, 9.00 AM and 10:00 AM
Website: http://www.masjidansar.com/
Exeter Mosque & Cultural Centre (EX4 6PG)
Eid Prayer times: 8.00 AM, and 10:00 AM
Website: http://www.exetermosque.org.uk/
Glasgow - Al-Furqan Mosque (G4 9AJ)
Eid Prayer times: 8.15 AM, and 10:00 AM.
Website: http://www.alfurqanmosque.com/
Glasgow - Central Mosque (G5 9TA)
Eid Prayer times: 8.15 AM, and 10:00 AM.
Website: http://www.centralmosque.co.uk/
Gloucester - Masjid e Noor (GL1 4LY)
Eid Prayer times: Bayan will start at 7.10 AM, Eid Salaah around 7.40 AM
Website: http://www.masjidenoor.org.uk/
Ipswich Mosque (32-36 Bond Street, IP4 1JB)
(also known as Ipswich & Suffolk Bangladeshi Muslim Community Centre and Mosque)
Prayer Times: 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.ipswichmosque.org/
Leeds Grand Mosque (LS6 1SN)
Eid Prayer times: 8.15 AM and 9.15 AM
Website: http://www.leedsgrandmosque.com/
Leeds Makkah Masjid (LS6 1JY)
Note: This mosque will celebrate Eid on Wednesday, 17th November 2010.
The Khutba, sermon, will start before 9.00 AM.
Eid ul-Adha prayer will be held at 9.30 AM.
Website: http://www.makkahmasjid.co.uk/
Leicester Central Mosque and Islamic Centre (LE2 0JN)
Note: This mosque will celebrate Eid on Wednesday, 17th November 2010.
Eid Prayer Times
7:45 AM: Leiceter Mosque (Sutherland St)
9 AM : Leicester Central Mosque (Conduit St)
10 AM: Leiceter Mosque (Sutherland St)
Website: http://www.islamiccentre.org/
Leicester - Masjid Umar (Evington Muslim Centre, LE5 5PF)
Eid Prayer times:
First Jammat: Fajr: 7.00am followed by Bayan. Eid Salaah: 8.00 AM
Second Jamat: Bayan: 8.45 AM, Eid Salaah: 9.30 AM
Website: http://www.masjid-umar.org/
Leicester - Spinney Hill Park
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Leicester - Masjid Ali (LE5)
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Leicester - Masjid ul Imam il Bukhari (LE4 5LR)
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Leicester - Jame Masjid
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Leicester - Madani High School Masjid (LE5 5LL)
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Liverpool - Al Rahma Mosque (Hatherley Street, L8 2TJ)
Eid Prayer times: 8.00 AM and 9.00 AM and 10.00 AM
Website: http://www.alrahma-mosque.com/
Tel: 0151 709 2560
Maidenhead Mosque (SL6 8AW)
Note: This mosque will celebrate Eid on Wednesday, 17th November 2010.
Eid Prayer times:
1st Jamaat: 08:30 (brothers only)
2nd Jamaat: 09:30 (brothers only)
3rd Jamaat: 10:30 (upstairs hall reserved for sisters, brothers downstairs only)
Website: http://www.maidenheadmosque.org/
Manchester Central Mosque (also known as Victoria Park Mosque, M14 5RU)
Note: This mosque will celebrate Eid on Wednesday, 17th November 2010.Eid Prayer times: 8.30 AM, 9.30 AM and 10.30 AM
Website: http://www.manchestermosque.org/
Manchester - Shahjalal Mosque and Islamic Centre (2 Eileen Grove, Rusholme, M14 5WE)
Eid Prayer times: 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Facebook: http://en-gb.facebook.com/group.php?gid=269498183944&v=wall
Manchester - Makki Masjid (Beresford Road, M13 OTA)
Eid Prayer times: 8:30 AM (urdu), 9:30 (English), 10:30 (Arabic)
Website: http://www.makkimasjid.org.uk/
Milton Keynes Jamee Masjid (Duncombe Streetm, MK2 2LY)
Eid Prayer times: 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Website: http://www.mkjameemasjid.org/
Tel: 01908 367758
Oldham Muslim Centre (Neville Street, OL9 6LD)
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Website: http://www.oldhammuslimcentre.com/
Tel: 0161 633 7586
Newcastle Central Mosque (NE4 6SU)
Note: This mosque will celebrate Eid on Wednesday, 17th November 2010.
Eid Prayer times: 8.30 AM, and 9.30 AM
Website: http://www.newcastlecentralmosque.org.uk/
Nuneaton - Nuneaton Masjid (CV11 5RB)
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Website: http://www.nmsuk.org/
Reading - Central Jamme Mosque (Waylen Street, Reading, RG1 7UR)
Eid Prayer times: 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.bagr.co.uk/
Sheffield Islamic Centre - Madina Masjid Trust (Wolseley Rd, Sheffield, S8 OZU)
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Website: http://www.madinamasjid.org.uk/
Stoke On Trent - Markaz At-Tawheed (Rectory Road, ST1 4PW)
Eid Prayer times: 8:30 AM - Led by Imam Abdul-Hameed (TBC) inshAllah
Eid prayers will be performed outside on the car park.
Bring your OWN prayer mat
If it rains, the Eid prayer will be performed inside the Masjid
Website: http://www.markaztawheed.co.uk/
Woking: The Shah Jahan Mosque (149 Oriental Road, Woking GU22 7BA)
Note: This mosque will celebrate Eid on Wednesday, 17th November 2010.
Eid Prayer Times: 8:30am and at 10:30am
Website: http://www.shahjahanmosque.org.uk/
Wolverhampton Mosque Trust (197 Waterloo Road, WV1 4RA)
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Website: http://www.jamiamasjid.com/
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If there are any Eid prayer timetables out there please let me know simply by adding a comment below (no registration required) or email me at info@al-islam.co.uk.
Please ensure you also provide the date the Eid prayer will take place (as some mosque will celebrate Eid on Tuesday whilst others on Wednesday). Jazak'Allah Khair
Happy Eid. May ALLAH (swt) grant all of us happiness and forgiveness.
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According to Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), Eid-al-Adha in North America would be on the day after Hajj; so Eid-al-Adha is on Tuesday, November 16, 2010. - Source Moonsighting.com
The Coordination Committee of Major Islamic Centres and Mosques of London have agreed that Eid ul-Adha will be on Tuesday 16 November 2010. - Source: East London Mosque
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EID MUBARAK!
Here are the prayer times for London and rest of UK... (Note: Unless stated all the mosques listed below will celebrate Eid on Tuesday 16 November 2010 All information here has been collated for you by myself and other kind brothers/ sisters in good faith, please double check with the mosque in case there are any inaccuracies).
LONDON
London Central Mosque (Regents Park Mosque, NW8 7RG)
Eid Prayer times: 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.iccuk.org/
East London Mosque (Whitechapel Road, E1 1JX)
Eid Prayer times: 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.eastlondonmosque.org.uk/
Brick Lane Jamm Masjid (59 Brick Lane, E1 6QL)
Eid Prayer times: 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Shahjalal Masjid (Hale Street, Poplar E14 0BF)
Eid Prayer times: 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.poplarsm.org.uk/
Holborn Muslim Community Association (EC1N 7RR)
Eid Prayer times: 8:30 AM and 9:30 AM
Limehouse Mosque & Bangladeshi Cultural Centre (E14 8AE)
Eid Prayer times: 8.30 AM, 9.30 AM and 10.30 AM
Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre (West London, W10 5YG)
Eid Prayer times: 8.00 AM, 9.00 AM and 10.00 AM
Website: http://www.almanaar.org.uk/
AbuBakar Masjid (Southall - Middx, UB1 1LS)
Eid Prayer times: 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Website: http://www.abubakrmosque-southall.org.uk/
Hendon Mosque & Islamic Centre (Brent View Road, NW9 7EL)
Eid Prayer times: 7:30 AM, 8:15 AM, 9:00 AM, 9:45 AM
Website: http://www.hendonmosque.co.uk/
Finchley Mosque (Islamic Association of North London, N12 0DA)
Eid Prayers Times: 7.40 AM, 8.30 AM, 9.15 AM, 10.00 AM, and 10.45 AM
Website: http://www.ianl.org.uk/
Muslim Community and Education Centre (Palmers Green, N13 5JL)
Eid prayer Times: 8.00 AM, 9.30 AM and 11.00 AM
Website: http://www.mcec.org.uk/
Masjid E-Quba (North London, Stamford Hill, N16 6AA)
Eid Prayer times: 7.45 AM and 9.15 AM
Website: http://www.masjidequba.org.uk/
Harrow Central Mosque (Station Road, Harrow, HA1 2SQ)
Eid Prayer times: 7:45 AM, 8:30 AM, 9.15 AM, and 10.00 AM
Website: http://www.harrowmosque.org.uk/
REST OF UK
Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre
Eid al-Adha Venue: Beach Leisure Centre, Beach Promenade, AB24 5NR.
Eid Prayer Times: 8:30 AM and 10:15 AM
Website: http://www.aberdeenmosque.org/
Belfast Islamic Centre
Prayers will be at Shaftesbury Leisure Centre, 97 Balfour Avenue, Belfast BT7 2EW
Prayer Times: 9.00 AM (Arrival & Takbeer, followed by Eid prayer around 10:30)
Please double check this with mosque.
Please bring your own prayer mat
Website: http://www.belfastislamiccentre.org.uk/
Birmingham Central Mosque (Highgate, B12 0XS)
Eid prayer Times: 8:00 AM (Arabic), 8:45 AM (Urdu), 9:30 AM English), 10:15 AM (English), 11:00 AM (Urdu)
Website: http://www.centralmosque.org.uk/
Birmingham - Masjid Hamza (Church Road, B13 9AE)
Eid Prayer Times: 8.30 AM (Urdu), 9.45 AM (English)
Websiite: http://www.masjidehamza.co.uk/
Blackburn - Jamme Masjid Islamic Cultural Centre (BB1 1JP)
Eid Prayer Times: Awaiting Conformation
Website: http://www.jaamemasjid.org/
Blackburn - Masjid-e-Anisul Islam (Troy St, BB1 6NY)
Eid Prayer times: Bayan will start at 8.20 AM, Eid prayer time will be around 8.45 AM
Website: http://www.anisulislam.com/
Bolton - Taiyabah Masjid (BL1 8HD)
Bayan starts at 8.30 AM, Eid prayer to start around 9:30 AM
Website: http://www.taiyabahmasjid.org/
Tel: 01204 535997
Cambridge - Abu Bakr Jamia Mosque
Venue: Kelsey Kerridge Sports Hall, Queen Anne Terrace, Cambridge CB1 1NA
Eid Prayer times: 9.30 AM and 10.15 AM
Website: http://www.cambridgemosque.com/
Dundee Central Mosque (DD1 5BZ)
Eid Prayer Times: Awaiting details
Visit Website: http://www.dundeecentralmosque.org.uk/
Edinburgh Central Mosque and Islamic Centre (EH8 9BT)
Eid Prayer times: 8:.15 AM and 9.30 AM
Website: http://www.edmosque.com/ / http://www.edmosquelibrary.com/
Other mosques in Edinburgh (taken from RadioRamadanEdinburgh)
Blackhall: 8.15 AM, 10.30 AM (Date of Eid will be Wednesday 17th November)
Roxburgh: Awaiting Conformation
Annandale Street: Awaiting Conformation
Polwarth: Awaiting 8.15 AM, 10.30 AM (Date of Eid will be Tuesday 16th November)
Portobello: Awaiting Conformation
Niddrie Masala: Awaiting Conformation
Shah Jalal: 9.30 AM and 10.30 AM (Date of Eid will be Tuesday 16th November)
Essex - Al-Ansar Islamic Education Centre (IG3 8TD )
Eid Prayer times: 8.00 AM, 9.00 AM and 10:00 AM
Website: http://www.masjidansar.com/
Exeter Mosque & Cultural Centre (EX4 6PG)
Eid Prayer times: 8.00 AM, and 10:00 AM
Website: http://www.exetermosque.org.uk/
Glasgow - Al-Furqan Mosque (G4 9AJ)
Eid Prayer times: 8.15 AM, and 10:00 AM.
Website: http://www.alfurqanmosque.com/
Glasgow - Central Mosque (G5 9TA)
Eid Prayer times: 8.15 AM, and 10:00 AM.
Website: http://www.centralmosque.co.uk/
Gloucester - Masjid e Noor (GL1 4LY)
Eid Prayer times: Bayan will start at 7.10 AM, Eid Salaah around 7.40 AM
Website: http://www.masjidenoor.org.uk/
Ipswich Mosque (32-36 Bond Street, IP4 1JB)
(also known as Ipswich & Suffolk Bangladeshi Muslim Community Centre and Mosque)
Prayer Times: 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.ipswichmosque.org/
Leeds Grand Mosque (LS6 1SN)
Eid Prayer times: 8.15 AM and 9.15 AM
Website: http://www.leedsgrandmosque.com/
Leeds Makkah Masjid (LS6 1JY)
Note: This mosque will celebrate Eid on Wednesday, 17th November 2010.
The Khutba, sermon, will start before 9.00 AM.
Eid ul-Adha prayer will be held at 9.30 AM.
Website: http://www.makkahmasjid.co.uk/
Leicester Central Mosque and Islamic Centre (LE2 0JN)
Note: This mosque will celebrate Eid on Wednesday, 17th November 2010.
Eid Prayer Times
7:45 AM: Leiceter Mosque (Sutherland St)
9 AM : Leicester Central Mosque (Conduit St)
10 AM: Leiceter Mosque (Sutherland St)
Website: http://www.islamiccentre.org/
Leicester - Masjid Umar (Evington Muslim Centre, LE5 5PF)
Eid Prayer times:
First Jammat: Fajr: 7.00am followed by Bayan. Eid Salaah: 8.00 AM
Second Jamat: Bayan: 8.45 AM, Eid Salaah: 9.30 AM
Website: http://www.masjid-umar.org/
Leicester - Spinney Hill Park
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Leicester - Masjid Ali (LE5)
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Leicester - Masjid ul Imam il Bukhari (LE4 5LR)
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Leicester - Jame Masjid
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Leicester - Madani High School Masjid (LE5 5LL)
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Liverpool - Al Rahma Mosque (Hatherley Street, L8 2TJ)
Eid Prayer times: 8.00 AM and 9.00 AM and 10.00 AM
Website: http://www.alrahma-mosque.com/
Tel: 0151 709 2560
Maidenhead Mosque (SL6 8AW)
Note: This mosque will celebrate Eid on Wednesday, 17th November 2010.
Eid Prayer times:
1st Jamaat: 08:30 (brothers only)
2nd Jamaat: 09:30 (brothers only)
3rd Jamaat: 10:30 (upstairs hall reserved for sisters, brothers downstairs only)
Website: http://www.maidenheadmosque.org/
Manchester Central Mosque (also known as Victoria Park Mosque, M14 5RU)
Note: This mosque will celebrate Eid on Wednesday, 17th November 2010.Eid Prayer times: 8.30 AM, 9.30 AM and 10.30 AM
Website: http://www.manchestermosque.org/
Manchester - Shahjalal Mosque and Islamic Centre (2 Eileen Grove, Rusholme, M14 5WE)
Eid Prayer times: 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Facebook: http://en-gb.facebook.com/group.php?gid=269498183944&v=wall
Manchester - Makki Masjid (Beresford Road, M13 OTA)
Eid Prayer times: 8:30 AM (urdu), 9:30 (English), 10:30 (Arabic)
Website: http://www.makkimasjid.org.uk/
Milton Keynes Jamee Masjid (Duncombe Streetm, MK2 2LY)
Eid Prayer times: 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Website: http://www.mkjameemasjid.org/
Tel: 01908 367758
Oldham Muslim Centre (Neville Street, OL9 6LD)
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Website: http://www.oldhammuslimcentre.com/
Tel: 0161 633 7586
Newcastle Central Mosque (NE4 6SU)
Note: This mosque will celebrate Eid on Wednesday, 17th November 2010.
Eid Prayer times: 8.30 AM, and 9.30 AM
Website: http://www.newcastlecentralmosque.org.uk/
Nuneaton - Nuneaton Masjid (CV11 5RB)
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Website: http://www.nmsuk.org/
Reading - Central Jamme Mosque (Waylen Street, Reading, RG1 7UR)
Eid Prayer times: 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM
Website: http://www.bagr.co.uk/
Sheffield Islamic Centre - Madina Masjid Trust (Wolseley Rd, Sheffield, S8 OZU)
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Website: http://www.madinamasjid.org.uk/
Stoke On Trent - Markaz At-Tawheed (Rectory Road, ST1 4PW)
Eid Prayer times: 8:30 AM - Led by Imam Abdul-Hameed (TBC) inshAllah
Eid prayers will be performed outside on the car park.
Bring your OWN prayer mat
If it rains, the Eid prayer will be performed inside the Masjid
Website: http://www.markaztawheed.co.uk/
Woking: The Shah Jahan Mosque (149 Oriental Road, Woking GU22 7BA)
Note: This mosque will celebrate Eid on Wednesday, 17th November 2010.
Eid Prayer Times: 8:30am and at 10:30am
Website: http://www.shahjahanmosque.org.uk/
Wolverhampton Mosque Trust (197 Waterloo Road, WV1 4RA)
Eid Prayer times: Awaiting Conformation
Website: http://www.jamiamasjid.com/
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Please ensure you also provide the date the Eid prayer will take place (as some mosque will celebrate Eid on Tuesday whilst others on Wednesday). Jazak'Allah Khair
Happy Eid. May ALLAH (swt) grant all of us happiness and forgiveness.
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Sunday, November 14, 2010
Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah
Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah
By Tajuddin B. Shu'aib
Da`awah Enterprises International, LA, California. USA
Taken from sunnahonline.com
The ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah (the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar) is the day of 'Arafah. It is the day when pilgrims stand on the plain of 'Arafah to pray. On this day, Muslims all over the world who do not witness the annual hajj should spend the day in fasting, in preparation for the three days festivity following 'Eid ul-Adha (the celebration marking the end of the hajj commemorating the Prophet Ibrâhîm's willingness of sacrifice).
Abû Hafsah, may Allâh be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, said:
"Fasting on the day of 'Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year, and fasting on 'ashûra, (the tenth day of Muharram) atones for the sins of previous years." [Reported by all except al-Bukhârî and Tirmidhî]
In another saying the Prophet's wife Hafsah, may Allâh be pleased with her, said:
"Four things the Messenger of Allâh never neglected: Observing fast on the day of 'ashûra, 'Arafat, three days every month, and offering fajr sunnah prayers early in the morning." [Muslim]
These statements are proof that fasting on the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, the day before 'Eid ul-Adha was a lifelong practice of the Prophet, peace be upon him, as his wife reported.
There are some reports that fasting is prohibited on the day of 'Arafah. However, it must be understood that this refers to a person performing the hajj. If a person is on the hajj, there is no fast for him or her on the day of 'Arafah. That is undoubtedly a blessing for him because of the hardships of the pilgrimage. In a saying reported by Umm al-Fadl, may Allâh be pleased with her, she said:
"The companions doubted whether the Prophet was fasting on 'Arafah or not. She decided to prove to them that he was not, so she said, 'I sent to him milk, which he drank while he was delivering the khutbah (sermon) on 'Arafah.' " [Recorded by al-Bukhârî]
Prohibiting the pilgrims from fasting on these days is a great mercy for them, for fasting will exert undue hardship on the person performing the hajj, while they are primarily concerned with their pilgrimage. Above all, the pilgrim would not be fasting anyway because he is travelling.
By Tajuddin B. Shu'aib
Da`awah Enterprises International, LA, California. USA
Taken from sunnahonline.com
The ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah (the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar) is the day of 'Arafah. It is the day when pilgrims stand on the plain of 'Arafah to pray. On this day, Muslims all over the world who do not witness the annual hajj should spend the day in fasting, in preparation for the three days festivity following 'Eid ul-Adha (the celebration marking the end of the hajj commemorating the Prophet Ibrâhîm's willingness of sacrifice).
Abû Hafsah, may Allâh be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, said:
"Fasting on the day of 'Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year, and fasting on 'ashûra, (the tenth day of Muharram) atones for the sins of previous years." [Reported by all except al-Bukhârî and Tirmidhî]
In another saying the Prophet's wife Hafsah, may Allâh be pleased with her, said:
"Four things the Messenger of Allâh never neglected: Observing fast on the day of 'ashûra, 'Arafat, three days every month, and offering fajr sunnah prayers early in the morning." [Muslim]
These statements are proof that fasting on the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, the day before 'Eid ul-Adha was a lifelong practice of the Prophet, peace be upon him, as his wife reported.
There are some reports that fasting is prohibited on the day of 'Arafah. However, it must be understood that this refers to a person performing the hajj. If a person is on the hajj, there is no fast for him or her on the day of 'Arafah. That is undoubtedly a blessing for him because of the hardships of the pilgrimage. In a saying reported by Umm al-Fadl, may Allâh be pleased with her, she said:
"The companions doubted whether the Prophet was fasting on 'Arafah or not. She decided to prove to them that he was not, so she said, 'I sent to him milk, which he drank while he was delivering the khutbah (sermon) on 'Arafah.' " [Recorded by al-Bukhârî]
Prohibiting the pilgrims from fasting on these days is a great mercy for them, for fasting will exert undue hardship on the person performing the hajj, while they are primarily concerned with their pilgrimage. Above all, the pilgrim would not be fasting anyway because he is travelling.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Importance of the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah
High Judiciary Council of Saudi Arabia announced that 1 Dhul-Hijjah will be on Sunday 7 November 2010, and the Muslims performing Hajj will be in 'Arafah on Monday 15 November 2010.
According to Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), Eid-al-Adha in North America would be on the day after Hajj; and Hajj is announced to be on Monday, November 15, 2010, by Saudi Authorities. - Source: Moonsighting.com.
Please check your local mosque for confirmation of dates.
Importance of the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah
Taken from yaseen.org
Thanks to Amin Rahman for forwarding this article
Why do they matter?
Even for those not performing the pilgrimage, Hajj, the first ten days of this month are considered very sacred and a time for increased reflection, seeking Allah's forgiveness, doing good and various other forms of worship.
Prophet Muhammad (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) has said about the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah: There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." The people asked, "Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?" He said, "Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, except in the case of a man who went out to fight giving himself and his wealth up for the cause, and came back with nothing [Sahih al-Bukhar].
So sacred are the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah that Allah swears an oath by them when He says in the Quran: "By the dawn; by the ten nights" [al-Fajr 89:1-2]. Swearing an oath by something indicates its importance and great benefit.
What kinds of worship should be performed?
While any good deed done for the sake of Allah according to the way He approves will be rewarded immensely during the first ten days, InshaAllah, some of the more specific actions mentioned in the traditions of the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) are fasting and verbal Dhikr (remembrance) of Allah.
Fasting
In terms of fasting, it is particularly encouraged to fast on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah, known in Arabic as Yawm Arafah. The Prophet used to fast on this day [an Nisai and Abu Dawud]. Fasting on this day will expiate a Muslim's sins for two years.
Abu Qatadah reported that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: Fasting the Day of Arafah will be credited with Allah by forgiving one's sins of the previous year and the following year.[Muslim]
One of the wives of the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: Allah’s Messenger used to fast the (first) nine days of Dhul-Hijjah, the day of Ashura, and three days of each month.[Sahih Sunan Abu Dawud #2129]
The day of Arafah is the day when the pilgrims stand in worship on the Mountain of Arafah. It is the best day of the Whole Year.
Fasting the day of Arafah expiates the [minor] sins of two years: a past one and a coming one. And fasting the day of Ashura expiates the sins of the past year. [Muslim]
There is no day on which Allah frees people from the Fire as He does no the day of Arafah. He comes close (to those standing on Arafah) and then revels before His angels, saying: "What are these people seeking?"[Muslim]
Dhikr
The verbal remembrance of Allah is another meritorious act during these first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. "And mention the name of Allah on the appointed days"[12:28].
The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) encouraged Muslims to recite a lot of Tasbeeh (SubhanAllah), Tahmeed (Alhamdulillah) and Takbeer (Allahu-Akbar) during this time.The Takbeer may include the words "Allahu-Akbar, Allahu-Akbar, la ilaha ill-Allah; wa Allahu akbar wa Lillahil-hamd (Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, there is no god but Allah; Allah is Most Great and to Allah be praise)," as well as other phrases.Men are encouraged to recite these phrases out loud and women quietly.
Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) used to go out in the marketplace during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, reciting Takbeer, and the people would recite Takbeer individually when they heard them.
Good Deeds
Generally, all good deeds are rewarded highly at this blessed time. These actions include praying, reading Quran, making Du'a (supplication), giving in charity and being good to our families, and other voluntary (nafl) righteous deeds of worship. These are amongst the deeds that are multiplied in these days.
Seek Allah's Forgiveness and Repentance
In addition, seeking Allah's forgiveness (istighfar) and Tawbah (repentance) at this time is also encouraged. This means more than just a verbal statement of sorrow for past misdeeds. It also requires a firm resolution to avoid making the same mistakes in the future by giving up bad habits, and behavior while sincerely turning to Allah.
Sacrifice
The slaughtering of a sacrificial animal (Adhiyah) is also legislated for the Day of Sacrifice (10th) and the Days of Tashriq (11th, 12th and 13th).
The tenth of Dhul-Hijjah is Eid ul-Adha or the day of an-Nahr (slaughtering). It marks the conclusion of the major rites of Hajj, and commemorates Allah’s bounty on Prophet Ibrahim (alayhis salam), when He gave him a ram to sacrifice as ransom for his son.
It is repoted that Prophet Muhammad (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) slaughtered (sacrificed) two horned rams, black and white in colour, and said Takbeer (Allahu Akbar), and placed his foot on their sides (while slaughtering them). [Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim]
'The day of al-Fitr [Eid ul-Fitr], the day of an-Nahr, and the days of Tashreeq are Eid days for us Muslims. They are days of eating and drinking.' [Ahmad, an-Nasa'i, sahih al-Jami' #8192]
According to Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), Eid-al-Adha in North America would be on the day after Hajj; and Hajj is announced to be on Monday, November 15, 2010, by Saudi Authorities. - Source: Moonsighting.com.
Please check your local mosque for confirmation of dates.
Importance of the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah
Taken from yaseen.org
Thanks to Amin Rahman for forwarding this article
Why do they matter?
Even for those not performing the pilgrimage, Hajj, the first ten days of this month are considered very sacred and a time for increased reflection, seeking Allah's forgiveness, doing good and various other forms of worship.
Prophet Muhammad (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) has said about the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah: There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." The people asked, "Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?" He said, "Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, except in the case of a man who went out to fight giving himself and his wealth up for the cause, and came back with nothing [Sahih al-Bukhar].
So sacred are the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah that Allah swears an oath by them when He says in the Quran: "By the dawn; by the ten nights" [al-Fajr 89:1-2]. Swearing an oath by something indicates its importance and great benefit.
What kinds of worship should be performed?
While any good deed done for the sake of Allah according to the way He approves will be rewarded immensely during the first ten days, InshaAllah, some of the more specific actions mentioned in the traditions of the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) are fasting and verbal Dhikr (remembrance) of Allah.
Fasting
In terms of fasting, it is particularly encouraged to fast on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah, known in Arabic as Yawm Arafah. The Prophet used to fast on this day [an Nisai and Abu Dawud]. Fasting on this day will expiate a Muslim's sins for two years.
Abu Qatadah reported that the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: Fasting the Day of Arafah will be credited with Allah by forgiving one's sins of the previous year and the following year.[Muslim]
One of the wives of the Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) said: Allah’s Messenger used to fast the (first) nine days of Dhul-Hijjah, the day of Ashura, and three days of each month.[Sahih Sunan Abu Dawud #2129]
The day of Arafah is the day when the pilgrims stand in worship on the Mountain of Arafah. It is the best day of the Whole Year.
Fasting the day of Arafah expiates the [minor] sins of two years: a past one and a coming one. And fasting the day of Ashura expiates the sins of the past year. [Muslim]
There is no day on which Allah frees people from the Fire as He does no the day of Arafah. He comes close (to those standing on Arafah) and then revels before His angels, saying: "What are these people seeking?"[Muslim]
Dhikr
The verbal remembrance of Allah is another meritorious act during these first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. "And mention the name of Allah on the appointed days"[12:28].
The Prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) encouraged Muslims to recite a lot of Tasbeeh (SubhanAllah), Tahmeed (Alhamdulillah) and Takbeer (Allahu-Akbar) during this time.The Takbeer may include the words "Allahu-Akbar, Allahu-Akbar, la ilaha ill-Allah; wa Allahu akbar wa Lillahil-hamd (Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, there is no god but Allah; Allah is Most Great and to Allah be praise)," as well as other phrases.Men are encouraged to recite these phrases out loud and women quietly.
Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) used to go out in the marketplace during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, reciting Takbeer, and the people would recite Takbeer individually when they heard them.
Good Deeds
Generally, all good deeds are rewarded highly at this blessed time. These actions include praying, reading Quran, making Du'a (supplication), giving in charity and being good to our families, and other voluntary (nafl) righteous deeds of worship. These are amongst the deeds that are multiplied in these days.
Seek Allah's Forgiveness and Repentance
In addition, seeking Allah's forgiveness (istighfar) and Tawbah (repentance) at this time is also encouraged. This means more than just a verbal statement of sorrow for past misdeeds. It also requires a firm resolution to avoid making the same mistakes in the future by giving up bad habits, and behavior while sincerely turning to Allah.
Sacrifice
The slaughtering of a sacrificial animal (Adhiyah) is also legislated for the Day of Sacrifice (10th) and the Days of Tashriq (11th, 12th and 13th).
The tenth of Dhul-Hijjah is Eid ul-Adha or the day of an-Nahr (slaughtering). It marks the conclusion of the major rites of Hajj, and commemorates Allah’s bounty on Prophet Ibrahim (alayhis salam), when He gave him a ram to sacrifice as ransom for his son.
It is repoted that Prophet Muhammad (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) slaughtered (sacrificed) two horned rams, black and white in colour, and said Takbeer (Allahu Akbar), and placed his foot on their sides (while slaughtering them). [Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim]
'The day of al-Fitr [Eid ul-Fitr], the day of an-Nahr, and the days of Tashreeq are Eid days for us Muslims. They are days of eating and drinking.' [Ahmad, an-Nasa'i, sahih al-Jami' #8192]
Friday, November 5, 2010
What is Qurbani?
Eid-ul-Adha is almost here and it's is time to start preparing for Quarbani......
What is Qurbani?
Taken from Hidaya Foundation, USA
Qurbani during Eid-ul Adha is an act to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s sacrifice as mentioned in the Quraan.
And, when he (his son) was old enough to walk with him, he said: "O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you (offer you in sacrifice to Allah), so look what you think!" He said: "O my father! Do that which you are commanded, Insha' Allah (if Allah will), you shall find me of As-Sabirin (the patient ones, etc.)." Then, when they had both submitted themselves (to the Will of Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead. And We called out to him: "O Abraham! You have fulfilled the dream (vision)!" Verily! Thus do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers).Verily, that indeed was a manifest trial. And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (i.e. a ram). And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among generations (to come) in later times. (Sura Saffat, verses 102-108.)
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught Muslims the way of remembering the act of Ibrahim. He stayed 10 years in Madina and performed sacrifice at Eid-ul-Adha. (Tirmidhi)
Qurbani in Islamic terms means the slaughtering of an animal with the intention of getting close to Allah (SWT) by giving some or all of the meat to the poor and destitute. Animals that can be sacrificed are goats, cows and camels. They are sacrificed on the day of Eid-ul-Adha and also on the three days after (the 11, 12 and 13th of Dhulhijjah).
Benefits of QurbaniDoing charity to the poor by contributing and distributing the meat to them and the destitute. These acts would spread happiness and cheers amongst them especially during the festival of Eid-ul-Adha where Muslims are in the spirit of festivities.
Who should give Qurbani
Person who possesses Nisab (zakatable asset) should give Qurbani. It is not obligatory (fard) but is highly recommended (wajib)*, according to the Hanafi school of thought. However, Qurbani is a Sunnah act according to the Shafi, Hanbali, Maliki, and Jafari schools of thought.
Requirements of QurbaniThe animals to be slaughtered must be a goat, sheep, cattle (cow, ox, water buffalo), or camel. Goats and sheep have to be at least one year old.For cows the age must be at least two years old. Camels must be at least five years old. Goats and sheep count as one share per animal. Cattle and camels count as seven shares per animal.
They must be free from any form of handicap such as blind, sick, limp and undernourished. It also must be free of any defects such as a cut-off ear, tail, broken teeth,or broken horn. However, the goat/sheep can be used if only a few teeth are broken and most teeth are still intact. In addition, if its horn is broken midway and not from the root, it is persmissible to use such an animal. Injuries sustained during the qurbani do not invalidate the qurbani.
The animals must be slaughtered in the appropriate humane ways. It has to be done by a Muslim adhering to the Islamic way of slaughtering the animal.
Time of Qurbani
The time for Qurbani starts from sunrise after the performance of the Eidul Adha prayers which falls on the 10th of Zhulhijjah till the sunsets on the 12th of Zhulhijjah. The best time is to perform the acts of Qurbani immediately after the completion of the Eid-ul-Adha prayers.
It was reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:The first thing that we do on the day of Eid is to perform the prayers. Then we go home and carry out our Qurbani.Thus whoever does those acts has conformed to our sunnah. And for those who slaughtered before it, then the meat is for the family members and not as an act of Qurbani. (Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 2, Book 15, Number 82)
Distribution of the Qurbani meat It is preferable that the meat from Qurbani be divided in three equal parts: one for the home, one for relatives and friends, and one for the poor and needy. The meat from qurbani can be distributed to the poor, rich, Muslim or non-Muslim.
*Wajib, in the Hanafi school, is an obligation which is almost Fard, except that there is some (margin of uncertainty, which may occur in the form of counter-evidence, which suggests non-obligatory nature of the deed), and the scholars have therefore refrained from pronouncing a decisive verdict of "fard" on it. Nevertheless, for purposes of action, a wajib is treated like a fard, in that it should not be deliberately discarded, and it must be made up if it was missed for some reason. For this reason, 'wajib' of the Hanafi school is also known as "fard `amali" (i.e. an 'action fard') as opposed to fard i`tiqadi ('belief fard'), the normal fard, which one is required not only to act upon, but also to believe with full certainty and conviction that it is without doubt a duty.
Additional Information
(1) Concept of Animal Sacrifice in Islam - Islam Online 20/03/2005
My non-Muslim friends try to pick fault in Islam, saying that Muslims are no different to idol worshippers, who also offer sacrifices to their gods. Please clarify this point. Answer: Click Here!
(2) Donate Quarbani online: Muslim Aid
(3) Donate Quarbani online: Muslim Hands
What is Qurbani?
Taken from Hidaya Foundation, USA
Qurbani during Eid-ul Adha is an act to commemorate Prophet Ibrahim’s sacrifice as mentioned in the Quraan.
And, when he (his son) was old enough to walk with him, he said: "O my son! I have seen in a dream that I am slaughtering you (offer you in sacrifice to Allah), so look what you think!" He said: "O my father! Do that which you are commanded, Insha' Allah (if Allah will), you shall find me of As-Sabirin (the patient ones, etc.)." Then, when they had both submitted themselves (to the Will of Allah), and he had laid him prostrate on his forehead. And We called out to him: "O Abraham! You have fulfilled the dream (vision)!" Verily! Thus do We reward the Muhsinun (good-doers).Verily, that indeed was a manifest trial. And We ransomed him with a great sacrifice (i.e. a ram). And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among generations (to come) in later times. (Sura Saffat, verses 102-108.)
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught Muslims the way of remembering the act of Ibrahim. He stayed 10 years in Madina and performed sacrifice at Eid-ul-Adha. (Tirmidhi)
Qurbani in Islamic terms means the slaughtering of an animal with the intention of getting close to Allah (SWT) by giving some or all of the meat to the poor and destitute. Animals that can be sacrificed are goats, cows and camels. They are sacrificed on the day of Eid-ul-Adha and also on the three days after (the 11, 12 and 13th of Dhulhijjah).
Benefits of QurbaniDoing charity to the poor by contributing and distributing the meat to them and the destitute. These acts would spread happiness and cheers amongst them especially during the festival of Eid-ul-Adha where Muslims are in the spirit of festivities.
Who should give Qurbani
Person who possesses Nisab (zakatable asset) should give Qurbani. It is not obligatory (fard) but is highly recommended (wajib)*, according to the Hanafi school of thought. However, Qurbani is a Sunnah act according to the Shafi, Hanbali, Maliki, and Jafari schools of thought.
Requirements of QurbaniThe animals to be slaughtered must be a goat, sheep, cattle (cow, ox, water buffalo), or camel. Goats and sheep have to be at least one year old.For cows the age must be at least two years old. Camels must be at least five years old. Goats and sheep count as one share per animal. Cattle and camels count as seven shares per animal.
They must be free from any form of handicap such as blind, sick, limp and undernourished. It also must be free of any defects such as a cut-off ear, tail, broken teeth,or broken horn. However, the goat/sheep can be used if only a few teeth are broken and most teeth are still intact. In addition, if its horn is broken midway and not from the root, it is persmissible to use such an animal. Injuries sustained during the qurbani do not invalidate the qurbani.
The animals must be slaughtered in the appropriate humane ways. It has to be done by a Muslim adhering to the Islamic way of slaughtering the animal.
Time of Qurbani
The time for Qurbani starts from sunrise after the performance of the Eidul Adha prayers which falls on the 10th of Zhulhijjah till the sunsets on the 12th of Zhulhijjah. The best time is to perform the acts of Qurbani immediately after the completion of the Eid-ul-Adha prayers.
It was reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:The first thing that we do on the day of Eid is to perform the prayers. Then we go home and carry out our Qurbani.Thus whoever does those acts has conformed to our sunnah. And for those who slaughtered before it, then the meat is for the family members and not as an act of Qurbani. (Sahih Al-Bukhari Volume 2, Book 15, Number 82)
Distribution of the Qurbani meat It is preferable that the meat from Qurbani be divided in three equal parts: one for the home, one for relatives and friends, and one for the poor and needy. The meat from qurbani can be distributed to the poor, rich, Muslim or non-Muslim.
*Wajib, in the Hanafi school, is an obligation which is almost Fard, except that there is some (margin of uncertainty, which may occur in the form of counter-evidence, which suggests non-obligatory nature of the deed), and the scholars have therefore refrained from pronouncing a decisive verdict of "fard" on it. Nevertheless, for purposes of action, a wajib is treated like a fard, in that it should not be deliberately discarded, and it must be made up if it was missed for some reason. For this reason, 'wajib' of the Hanafi school is also known as "fard `amali" (i.e. an 'action fard') as opposed to fard i`tiqadi ('belief fard'), the normal fard, which one is required not only to act upon, but also to believe with full certainty and conviction that it is without doubt a duty.
Additional Information
(1) Concept of Animal Sacrifice in Islam - Islam Online 20/03/2005
My non-Muslim friends try to pick fault in Islam, saying that Muslims are no different to idol worshippers, who also offer sacrifices to their gods. Please clarify this point. Answer: Click Here!
(2) Donate Quarbani online: Muslim Aid
(3) Donate Quarbani online: Muslim Hands
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Mohammed is top boys' names in England
Taken from Daily Express, By Sarah O'Grady,
Thursday October 28,2010
MOHAMMED is now the most popular given name for newborn boys in England and Wales
The Muslim name – which means “one who is praiseworthy” in the Islamic religion – outnumbered traditional names like Jack and Harry for the first time last year.
The name, when 12 different spellings were included, was given to 7,549 youngsters in 2009, official statistics reveal.
Oliver was the second most popular and it was given to 7,364 boys in England and Wales. Jack – which had been the top name for baby boys for the previous 14 years – was third, Harry fourth and Alfie in fifth place.
Because official figures did not take into account the variations in the spelling of Mohammed, Oliver was officially named as the most popular boys’ name by the Office of National Statistics.
The official list put Mohammed in only 16th place. But when the other 11 different spellings of the same name are taken into account it is the most popular.
Mohammed was given to 3,300 boys, while Muhammad was given to 2,162 youngsters. There are in fact 14 recognised variations of the spelling – although only 12 of them were given to newborn British boys last year.
The most popular Muslim girls name is Aisha – and was given to 541 girls last year ranking it 101 on the list, up from 110 in 2006.
While Oliver was beaten to first place by Mohammed, in the girls list Olivia came out on top. Ruby, Chloe, Emily and Sophie made up the top five in the list of girls’ names in 2009.
Murtaza Shibli, of the Muslim Council of Britain, said he was not surprised Mohammed had become the most popular boys’ name.
He said: “Parents choose it because of their love of the prophet Mohammed and they believe the name will bring happiness and abundance. Also, there’s a belief they will follow the good example of the prophet.”
More generally, the trend of the past 10 years of the popularity of names common around the start of the 20th century like Evie and Lily continues.
And there were also 16 newborn Kings in 2009, three King Davids, 68 Princes, eight Dukes, 11 Earls, four Barons and four Lords. Amongst the girls, there were 12 Queenies, seven Queens, 109 Princesses and five Ladys.
Mothers of newborn and slightly older babies are urged by the ONS to include their babies’ details in the 2011 Census, taking place in March.
“Babies often go unrecorded in the census as new mothers sometimes don’t realise they need to enter the details of even the very newest member of the household,” ONS spokesman William Mach said yesterday.
“There is a strong link between filling in the census and the authorities being able to plan and provide public services in years to come – for example, in setting numbers of school places.”
Thursday October 28,2010
MOHAMMED is now the most popular given name for newborn boys in England and Wales
The Muslim name – which means “one who is praiseworthy” in the Islamic religion – outnumbered traditional names like Jack and Harry for the first time last year.
The name, when 12 different spellings were included, was given to 7,549 youngsters in 2009, official statistics reveal.
Oliver was the second most popular and it was given to 7,364 boys in England and Wales. Jack – which had been the top name for baby boys for the previous 14 years – was third, Harry fourth and Alfie in fifth place.
Because official figures did not take into account the variations in the spelling of Mohammed, Oliver was officially named as the most popular boys’ name by the Office of National Statistics.
The official list put Mohammed in only 16th place. But when the other 11 different spellings of the same name are taken into account it is the most popular.
Mohammed was given to 3,300 boys, while Muhammad was given to 2,162 youngsters. There are in fact 14 recognised variations of the spelling – although only 12 of them were given to newborn British boys last year.
The most popular Muslim girls name is Aisha – and was given to 541 girls last year ranking it 101 on the list, up from 110 in 2006.
While Oliver was beaten to first place by Mohammed, in the girls list Olivia came out on top. Ruby, Chloe, Emily and Sophie made up the top five in the list of girls’ names in 2009.
Murtaza Shibli, of the Muslim Council of Britain, said he was not surprised Mohammed had become the most popular boys’ name.
He said: “Parents choose it because of their love of the prophet Mohammed and they believe the name will bring happiness and abundance. Also, there’s a belief they will follow the good example of the prophet.”
More generally, the trend of the past 10 years of the popularity of names common around the start of the 20th century like Evie and Lily continues.
And there were also 16 newborn Kings in 2009, three King Davids, 68 Princes, eight Dukes, 11 Earls, four Barons and four Lords. Amongst the girls, there were 12 Queenies, seven Queens, 109 Princesses and five Ladys.
Mothers of newborn and slightly older babies are urged by the ONS to include their babies’ details in the 2011 Census, taking place in March.
“Babies often go unrecorded in the census as new mothers sometimes don’t realise they need to enter the details of even the very newest member of the household,” ONS spokesman William Mach said yesterday.
“There is a strong link between filling in the census and the authorities being able to plan and provide public services in years to come – for example, in setting numbers of school places.”
Monday, October 25, 2010
Pakaian Wanita & Butik Online
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
What is Halloween and where did it come?
What is Halloween and where did it come from?
Taken from www.alhudapk.com
Halloween today is defined by children going house to house on the night of October 31st, dressed up in a variety of costumes collecting treats.
Although Halloween may seem like a time for children to have fun carving pumpkins and collecting candy, not many know the origins of this ‘festival’ and its traditions that date back centuries.
The origins of Halloween date back to the time of the Celtics or ‘Celts’. They were a group occupying the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Northern France about 2,000 years ago. This group celebrated their new year on November 1st. This day marked the end of the summer and was reflected upon as a time of darkness and cold as winter approached. The Celtics associated this dark time of year with death.
On October 31st (the Celtic new year’s eve) they celebrated a festival called Samhain. This celebration was supported by the belief that the ghosts of the dead roamed the earth. Priests (‘Druids’) were believed to be able to communicate with these ghostly spirits and tell the future by doing so; by telling the ‘future’ many were given hope for the long, dark winter ahead. The Priests built large fires on this night and the people gathered to burn crops and animals as sacrifices to the Celtic deities/gods. During the festival they wore animal heads and skins as costumes.
Customs
Dressing up in costumes: This was done so that the ‘spirits of the dead’ would not recognize people. It was also done by people imitating supernatural beings that were believed to roam the earth at that time.
Trick-or-treating: The Priests/Druids would go from house to house on October 31st and demand specific types of food (to offer to the spirits in order to calm them). If their demands were not met, it was believed the people and their homes would be cursed with trouble, sickness, and death. Prosperity was promised to those who generously donated (hence the phrase, ‘trick or treat’, implying a demand for treats or else a certain consequence would have to be given).
Jack-o'-lantern: This started off as a legend associated with a man of Irish origin named Jack who supposedly enjoyed playing pranks on the Devil. The legend states that after his death, Jack did not go to Heaven or Hell and therefore, had to wander the earth carrying a lantern, providing him with some light to see where he was going. Pumpkins that were hollowed out and had candles lit inside were representative of this legend. They were also supposed to scare evil spirits away (this is why odd looking faces are carved on the pumpkins).
Bats & Black cats: These animals were believed to communicate with the dead. It is also believed black cats were able to house the souls of witches.
How Halloween came into Christianity
By the 800s A.D., the influence of Christianity had spread into Celtic lands. In the seventh century, Pope Boniface IV designated November 1st as All Saints' Day, a time to honor saints and martyrs. It is widely believed today that the pope was attempting to replace the Celtic festival of the dead with a related, but church-sanctioned holiday. The celebration was also called All-hallows or All-hallowmas, (from Middle English Alholowmesse meaning All Saints' Day) and the night before it, the night of Samhain, began to be known as All-hallows Eve or Holly Eve (because it was the eve of a holy celebration the next day) and eventually, Halloween.
Quick Fact: The word Halloween does not appear in the bible at all. Jeremiah 10:02 clearly warns: “Do not follow the ways of other heathens (pagans)”.
Halloween Today
Each year people spend billions of dollars on candy and costumes at this time of year. A survey conducted by BIGresearch found that an estimated $3.29 billion was spent on this holiday in 2005. In a world stricken with poverty and malnutrition in many underprivileged countries, this amount seems rather Ridiculous to be spent on candy and costumes.
Quick Facts: In 2003, the major pumpkin producing states in America produced an estimated 805 million pounds, valued at $81 million.
United Nations World Food Program
- more than 800 million people go to bed without food everyday
- one child dies every five seconds in the world form hunger and other related causes
Many devil worshippers and occult groups now ritualistically recognize Halloween as the Devil’s Day. Over 60% of costumes are sold to adults who become outrageous exhibitionists.
The Islamic Perspective
“We have sent them the truth, but they indeed practice falsehood” (Quran 23:10)
“You must keep to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the Rightly Guided Caliphs; cling to it firmly. Beware of newly invented matters, for every new matter is an innovation, andevery innovation is misleading.” (Bukhari).
In order to save one self from falling into and following the practices of a society, one must have firm knowledge of the teachings and rulings of ones own religion and belief system. Clearly all that deviates from the Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh) and leads to wrong practices is contrary to the beliefs of Islam.
Halloween is a celebration that rejoices in all things magical and evil. In the Quran Allah says of magic that it only harms and brings no benefit (Surah Al-Baqarah, V.102).
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “The final hour will not come until my followers copy the deeds of the previous nations and follow them very closely, span by span, and cubit by cubit” (Bukhari).
“Whoever imitates a nation is one of them” (Abu Dawud).
Islam propagates the idea of conscious living, and upon the advent of Islam, it served to cleanse ignorant and superstitious practices. Muslims have been ordered to work for a purposeful, beneficial cause for mankind. Indulging in prehistoric and ignorant practices can only lead to frittering away ones life and thus making one an ultimate loser in the Hereafter.
References:
http://www.agday.org/tc/tc-funfacts.html
http://islam.about.com/library/weekly/aa103098.htm
http://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/Articles/misc/halloween_an_islamic_perspective.htm
What we can do tonight when the children come for candy?
This is an extract of letter response to the above article sent to alhudapk.com
Alhamdulillah, my children never went trick or treating on halloween ever, instead we always tried to educate ourselves and others about this event. We tried different strategies every year.
Couple of times I gathered my children and invited their friends to share the reality of Halloween on that evening that helped them stay away from the influence of this event.
Alhamdulillah, children responded very well and they were shocked as well as disgusted when they found out the reality behind this tradition. They were so exited that they even wanted to tell all this information to the children that were coming to the door for candy.
About the candy giving issue we tried different strategies as well. One year we just went to the Masjid during that time and came home after it was over. One year my children made different signs and put them on the entrance door facing outside. They had different messages like “sorry! No candy, your dentist will be mad! Etc.
Last year we tried a different approach as we are always apprehensive and skeptical whether to give candy or not because generally it is not a good manner to let someone go empty handed when they come to your door for whatever reason. So along side the candy we gave books. The book was “An illustrated guide to understanding Islam”, which we have been distributing in our community for some time now, Alhamdulillah. Tonight, Insha Allah we plan to give the book “One Message” along side the candy. Alhamdulillah, I believe this is a blessing from Allah SWT because the people are already coming to our door so we can do dawah work instead of letting this opportunity slip by or just get mad at them.
We are fortunate in this way that we have a facility here which provides us with books for dawah in large quantity, Alhamdulillah. People can look for similar options in their areas, e.g. masaajid, Islamic libraries or dawah centers to provide them with materials or just print out something good and relevant to the occasion from the internet if possible.
I hope that we can all learn and practice our beautiful Deen the way we are supposed to and help others do the same. I hope and pray that this can be beneficial for others as well. Any ideas or comments to improve our ways further will be greatly appreciated.
Taken from www.alhudapk.com
Halloween today is defined by children going house to house on the night of October 31st, dressed up in a variety of costumes collecting treats.
Although Halloween may seem like a time for children to have fun carving pumpkins and collecting candy, not many know the origins of this ‘festival’ and its traditions that date back centuries.
The origins of Halloween date back to the time of the Celtics or ‘Celts’. They were a group occupying the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Northern France about 2,000 years ago. This group celebrated their new year on November 1st. This day marked the end of the summer and was reflected upon as a time of darkness and cold as winter approached. The Celtics associated this dark time of year with death.
On October 31st (the Celtic new year’s eve) they celebrated a festival called Samhain. This celebration was supported by the belief that the ghosts of the dead roamed the earth. Priests (‘Druids’) were believed to be able to communicate with these ghostly spirits and tell the future by doing so; by telling the ‘future’ many were given hope for the long, dark winter ahead. The Priests built large fires on this night and the people gathered to burn crops and animals as sacrifices to the Celtic deities/gods. During the festival they wore animal heads and skins as costumes.
Customs
Dressing up in costumes: This was done so that the ‘spirits of the dead’ would not recognize people. It was also done by people imitating supernatural beings that were believed to roam the earth at that time.
Trick-or-treating: The Priests/Druids would go from house to house on October 31st and demand specific types of food (to offer to the spirits in order to calm them). If their demands were not met, it was believed the people and their homes would be cursed with trouble, sickness, and death. Prosperity was promised to those who generously donated (hence the phrase, ‘trick or treat’, implying a demand for treats or else a certain consequence would have to be given).
Jack-o'-lantern: This started off as a legend associated with a man of Irish origin named Jack who supposedly enjoyed playing pranks on the Devil. The legend states that after his death, Jack did not go to Heaven or Hell and therefore, had to wander the earth carrying a lantern, providing him with some light to see where he was going. Pumpkins that were hollowed out and had candles lit inside were representative of this legend. They were also supposed to scare evil spirits away (this is why odd looking faces are carved on the pumpkins).
Bats & Black cats: These animals were believed to communicate with the dead. It is also believed black cats were able to house the souls of witches.
How Halloween came into Christianity
By the 800s A.D., the influence of Christianity had spread into Celtic lands. In the seventh century, Pope Boniface IV designated November 1st as All Saints' Day, a time to honor saints and martyrs. It is widely believed today that the pope was attempting to replace the Celtic festival of the dead with a related, but church-sanctioned holiday. The celebration was also called All-hallows or All-hallowmas, (from Middle English Alholowmesse meaning All Saints' Day) and the night before it, the night of Samhain, began to be known as All-hallows Eve or Holly Eve (because it was the eve of a holy celebration the next day) and eventually, Halloween.
Quick Fact: The word Halloween does not appear in the bible at all. Jeremiah 10:02 clearly warns: “Do not follow the ways of other heathens (pagans)”.
Halloween Today
Each year people spend billions of dollars on candy and costumes at this time of year. A survey conducted by BIGresearch found that an estimated $3.29 billion was spent on this holiday in 2005. In a world stricken with poverty and malnutrition in many underprivileged countries, this amount seems rather Ridiculous to be spent on candy and costumes.
Quick Facts: In 2003, the major pumpkin producing states in America produced an estimated 805 million pounds, valued at $81 million.
United Nations World Food Program
- more than 800 million people go to bed without food everyday
- one child dies every five seconds in the world form hunger and other related causes
Many devil worshippers and occult groups now ritualistically recognize Halloween as the Devil’s Day. Over 60% of costumes are sold to adults who become outrageous exhibitionists.
The Islamic Perspective
“We have sent them the truth, but they indeed practice falsehood” (Quran 23:10)
“You must keep to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the Rightly Guided Caliphs; cling to it firmly. Beware of newly invented matters, for every new matter is an innovation, andevery innovation is misleading.” (Bukhari).
In order to save one self from falling into and following the practices of a society, one must have firm knowledge of the teachings and rulings of ones own religion and belief system. Clearly all that deviates from the Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh) and leads to wrong practices is contrary to the beliefs of Islam.
Halloween is a celebration that rejoices in all things magical and evil. In the Quran Allah says of magic that it only harms and brings no benefit (Surah Al-Baqarah, V.102).
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: “The final hour will not come until my followers copy the deeds of the previous nations and follow them very closely, span by span, and cubit by cubit” (Bukhari).
“Whoever imitates a nation is one of them” (Abu Dawud).
Islam propagates the idea of conscious living, and upon the advent of Islam, it served to cleanse ignorant and superstitious practices. Muslims have been ordered to work for a purposeful, beneficial cause for mankind. Indulging in prehistoric and ignorant practices can only lead to frittering away ones life and thus making one an ultimate loser in the Hereafter.
References:
http://www.agday.org/tc/tc-funfacts.html
http://islam.about.com/library/weekly/aa103098.htm
http://www.witness-pioneer.org/vil/Articles/misc/halloween_an_islamic_perspective.htm
What we can do tonight when the children come for candy?
This is an extract of letter response to the above article sent to alhudapk.com
Alhamdulillah, my children never went trick or treating on halloween ever, instead we always tried to educate ourselves and others about this event. We tried different strategies every year.
Couple of times I gathered my children and invited their friends to share the reality of Halloween on that evening that helped them stay away from the influence of this event.
Alhamdulillah, children responded very well and they were shocked as well as disgusted when they found out the reality behind this tradition. They were so exited that they even wanted to tell all this information to the children that were coming to the door for candy.
About the candy giving issue we tried different strategies as well. One year we just went to the Masjid during that time and came home after it was over. One year my children made different signs and put them on the entrance door facing outside. They had different messages like “sorry! No candy, your dentist will be mad! Etc.
Last year we tried a different approach as we are always apprehensive and skeptical whether to give candy or not because generally it is not a good manner to let someone go empty handed when they come to your door for whatever reason. So along side the candy we gave books. The book was “An illustrated guide to understanding Islam”, which we have been distributing in our community for some time now, Alhamdulillah. Tonight, Insha Allah we plan to give the book “One Message” along side the candy. Alhamdulillah, I believe this is a blessing from Allah SWT because the people are already coming to our door so we can do dawah work instead of letting this opportunity slip by or just get mad at them.
We are fortunate in this way that we have a facility here which provides us with books for dawah in large quantity, Alhamdulillah. People can look for similar options in their areas, e.g. masaajid, Islamic libraries or dawah centers to provide them with materials or just print out something good and relevant to the occasion from the internet if possible.
I hope that we can all learn and practice our beautiful Deen the way we are supposed to and help others do the same. I hope and pray that this can be beneficial for others as well. Any ideas or comments to improve our ways further will be greatly appreciated.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Makkah imam urges measures to protect environment
Taken from ARAB NEWS, Published: Sep 24, 2010 23:30
By P.K. Abdul Ghafour
JEDDAH: The imam of the grand mosque in Makkah on Friday made a strong appeal to governments and peoples to exert all-out effort to protect environment and make the life on earth safer.
“Nobody should ignore the health of people and safety of other living creatures in order to amass wealth,” said Sheikh Saleh Bin-Humaid while giving his Juma sermon to the thousands of faithful thronged the mosque.
The imam urged governments to prevent activities damaging environment: “The plans of governments should be aimed at ensuring people’s happiness, health and safety rather than making money or profit.”
People should not cause environment problems on the earth as it would endanger the life of humanity, the imam said, denouncing the move to spread diseases in targeted countries during wars.
He said people should have faith in God and the Day of Judgment in order to regulate their activities and make them responsible citizens. Closer relations with God makes people truthful and healthy.
Bin-Humaid stressed the responsibility of humans, being the representatives of God on the earth, in engaging in constructive activities, without causing problems for them or environment.
He said God has created the whole universe in a balanced manner and it is man’s duty to keep that balance.
“All creatures on the earth have a role to play on the earth in accordance with the God’s plan,” he said.
The imam said the material resources in the earth should be exploited in a proper manner without affecting its balance. Man’s move to tamper with global balance has been causing dangerous problems including environment pollution.
“The result of this corruption would have its dangerous consequences on men and other animals,” he said.
He denounced the move by some traders to market harmful products in attractive boxes and bottles. He also warned against destruction of rivers and forests and excessive hunting of animals and birds as well as against carbon-emissions from motor vehicles and massive use of insecticides and detergents.
He denounced the move by some traders to market harmful products in attractive boxes and bottles. He also warned against destruction of rivers and forests and excessive hunting of animals and birds as well as against carbon-emissions from motor vehicles and massive use of insecticides and detergents.
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Further Reading: Islam and the planet
By P.K. Abdul Ghafour
JEDDAH: The imam of the grand mosque in Makkah on Friday made a strong appeal to governments and peoples to exert all-out effort to protect environment and make the life on earth safer.
“Nobody should ignore the health of people and safety of other living creatures in order to amass wealth,” said Sheikh Saleh Bin-Humaid while giving his Juma sermon to the thousands of faithful thronged the mosque.
The imam urged governments to prevent activities damaging environment: “The plans of governments should be aimed at ensuring people’s happiness, health and safety rather than making money or profit.”
People should not cause environment problems on the earth as it would endanger the life of humanity, the imam said, denouncing the move to spread diseases in targeted countries during wars.
He said people should have faith in God and the Day of Judgment in order to regulate their activities and make them responsible citizens. Closer relations with God makes people truthful and healthy.
Bin-Humaid stressed the responsibility of humans, being the representatives of God on the earth, in engaging in constructive activities, without causing problems for them or environment.
He said God has created the whole universe in a balanced manner and it is man’s duty to keep that balance.
“All creatures on the earth have a role to play on the earth in accordance with the God’s plan,” he said.
The imam said the material resources in the earth should be exploited in a proper manner without affecting its balance. Man’s move to tamper with global balance has been causing dangerous problems including environment pollution.
“The result of this corruption would have its dangerous consequences on men and other animals,” he said.
He denounced the move by some traders to market harmful products in attractive boxes and bottles. He also warned against destruction of rivers and forests and excessive hunting of animals and birds as well as against carbon-emissions from motor vehicles and massive use of insecticides and detergents.
He denounced the move by some traders to market harmful products in attractive boxes and bottles. He also warned against destruction of rivers and forests and excessive hunting of animals and birds as well as against carbon-emissions from motor vehicles and massive use of insecticides and detergents.
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Further Reading: Islam and the planet
Monday, October 11, 2010
Hajj pilgrims to ride first Makkah metro
Taken from emirates247.com
By Nadim Kawach, Sunday, October 10, 2010
Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims will ride a new railway metro transport system for the first time when they converge on the Saudi holy city of Makkah next month, according to the local media.
The Gulf Kingdom, where millions of Muslims from around the world gather every year for their annual haj (pilgrimage) season, has just completed the first stage of a train that will eventually transport nearly two million people.
Officials said around 170,000 pilgrims would be able to use the Chinese-built metro during this haj season, which is expected to start in mid November.
“The train will have a capacity to transport around 170,000 pilgrims this year, mostly from Saudi Arabia and nearby Gulf countries,” said Prince Mansour bin Mutab bin Abdul Aziz, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Municipal Affairs.
The Prince was speaking on Tuesday following a 10-minute test trip by the train through Makkah, Islam’s holiest shrine. His trip was apparently intended to refute claims by some Saudis that it was not up to international standards.
Pic Source: SaudiPressAgency
Pic Source: SaudiPressAgency
Prince Mansour said his ministry has set up a committee to study transport fees for passengers using the train that will transport pilgrims through Makka’s holy sites during the four-day Haj season.
By Nadim Kawach, Sunday, October 10, 2010
Hundreds of thousands of Muslim pilgrims will ride a new railway metro transport system for the first time when they converge on the Saudi holy city of Makkah next month, according to the local media.
The Gulf Kingdom, where millions of Muslims from around the world gather every year for their annual haj (pilgrimage) season, has just completed the first stage of a train that will eventually transport nearly two million people.
Officials said around 170,000 pilgrims would be able to use the Chinese-built metro during this haj season, which is expected to start in mid November.
“The train will have a capacity to transport around 170,000 pilgrims this year, mostly from Saudi Arabia and nearby Gulf countries,” said Prince Mansour bin Mutab bin Abdul Aziz, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Municipal Affairs.
The Prince was speaking on Tuesday following a 10-minute test trip by the train through Makkah, Islam’s holiest shrine. His trip was apparently intended to refute claims by some Saudis that it was not up to international standards.
Pic Source: ArabNews
Pic Source: emirates247
Pic Source: emirates247
Pic Source: SaudiPressAgency
Pic Source: SaudiPressAgency
The remarks by Saudi businessmen, citizens and newspapers about the train’s risks followed reports that one of its cars fell off the rails during a trial drive in the holy city last week without causing any casualties.
Prince Mansour said his ministry has set up a committee to study transport fees for passengers using the train that will transport pilgrims through Makka’s holy sites during the four-day Haj season.
Saudi Arabia has allocated nearly SR6.7 billion (Dh6.6 billion) for Makkah’s first train project, which will eventually have the capacity to transport around two million Muslim pilgrims when it is completed within two years.
Newspapers said the train would launch services this year for the first time in Makkah’s history, adding that it would largely contribute to easing road congestions caused by the accumulation of thousands of cars near Makkah.
“The train will have the capacity to transport 500,000 pilgrims when the second phase is completed next year and two million when the third and last phase is finished in 2012…its total cost will be around SR6.7 billion,” said Jamil Al Qirshi, Director of the Saudi Haj (pilgrimage) commission in Makkah.
Dubbed the “Holy Rituals Train”, the project is part of a costly programme by Saudi Arabia to tackle massive traffic congestions in and around the city and facilitate access to all sacred sites in Makkah.
The train project, initiated three years ago, followed a series of incidents that have killed thousands of pilgrims in stampedes, building collapses and other accidents during the few days of the Haj season.
More than two million Muslims from Saudi Arabia, the Gulf Co-operation Council countries and other nations descend on Makkah every year to perform Haj.
China Railway Construction Corp, part of a Saudi-French-Chinese consortium which won the contract, is carrying out the project, involving nearly 5,000 workers. The train is the Gulf’s second metro system after the Dubai Metro.
"The train project is part of ongoing efforts under the directives of His Majesty the Monarch to alleviate the suffering of the pilgrims and facilitate their holy mission. Several projects have been implemented in this respect and more would be carried out in the future," Alriyadh newspaper said.
The government has spent more than SR20 billion on development projects in Makkah over the past few years following an increase in accidents and criticism over lack of proper services for pilgrims.
The projects involved the construction of buildings on top of a surrounding hill, expansion of the area on top of the holy Mount Arafat, development of the sewage and fire-fighting systems, upgrading health and transportation services and a SR4.2 billion expansion of the space and roads leading to where Muslims perform Ramyi Aljamarat (stoning of the devil), the scene of some deadly accidents over the past few years.
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It must be noted that the service will officially be open to all pilgrims next year inshallah. This Hajj it is speculated that the service will be trialed by Pilgrims from Saudi and other Gulf countries only.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Hajj in 1953
Snaps taken during Hajj in 1953
Taken from al-hajjumrahtours.co.uk
Taken from al-hajjumrahtours.co.uk
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