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July 9, 2014
by admin KyD
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Tafseer (Night 11) + One Ayah at a Time (2:3)

Ramadan 11, 1435/2014 Tafseer, by Imam Muhammed Shoayb Mehtar, Khadeeja Islamic Center, SLC, Utah

Nightly Notes (11)*:

Make sincere Tawbah to Allah in this month of Ramadan wherein we seek positive change and not only make Tawbah but replace your evil deed(s) with good deeds.

Surah Maryam, Chapter 19, Ayah 62: don’t wait for this ayah wherein it talks about peace in Jannah, you can create peace in this world by letting go of futile talks and unnecessary arguments.

 

*Nightly Notes provided by note-takers in the masjid, as heard during tafseer.

Surah Bakara, Verse 3: Clarifying Belief, , by Imam Muhammed Shoayb Mehtar, SLC, Utah

July 8, 2014
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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‘milad-ul-nabi’

Q: Can we go in milad-ul-nabi while we are in our mounthly periods

Time: July 6, 2014 at 5:10 AM

A: Such events are not established as part of sunnah. They are a mockery of what our Rasulool (SAW) stood for. These events generally function as social events that contradict the life style of our Rasool (SAW.)

It would be more rewarding if you sent salutations from the privacy of your home. Your reward would be manifold: one for not attending a social event that makes a mockery of religion. Sitting in the privacy of your home and remembering the prophet (SAW) as he (SAW) would want you to remember him (SAW) would attain you the Dua of Rasool (SAW) and bring added barakah to your life and household. Doing it privately would create greater softness of the heart (as sending salutation does for people).

You will notice, when people attend these events, they are filled with gossip, playing makeup and dress-up, eating and wasting food beyond the necessary, etc.

Following the sunnah would gain you more closeness to Rasool (SAW) than merely sending salutations and living a life that contradicts His (SAW) lifestyle choice. Committing a sin under the guise of religion is far greater then committing a sin that does not done in  the name of Allah (SWT) and Rasool (SAW)

A person can send salutation while on their menstrual cycle.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.

July 6, 2014
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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control freak meets super woman needed

Q: Asalamu Aleikum,

Sorry for the long question but I wanted you to understand all aspects of my problem.

I am a 29 years old woman who had married at the age of 24 to a Muslim man from a different culture, who is 18 years older than me, i lived with him, his mother, and his 5 years old daughter (at the time of the marriage) from a previous marriage. Our marriage was not arranged, we married out of acceptance and decent feelings to each other. And i saw how he treated his mother and sisters and thought that he would treat a wife the same way. Continue Reading →

July 6, 2014
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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A Call for Assistance

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Dear brothers and sisters, in this blessed month, giving in the path of Allah (SWT) would reap you tremendous benefit in both the worlds. As good people, you have always asked the Imaam of the Islamic Society to let you know if people need help.

We have a brother who is stranded and is seeking a one way ticket back to Egypt. He also has health related matters, is in financial need himself with a mother that is suffering from cancer. If you would be kind enough to help, it would be appreciated.

جزاكالله خير