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Islamic QA for North America

November 5, 2011
by Ml. Muhammed Shoayb
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Can I offer qurbani…

Q: Asalam  alaih kum  Brother  Can  I  offer  qurbani  on  our  Beloved  Rasool (SAW) name and  also  could  I  offer  Qurbani  on  my  late  father’s  name.
Time: Wednesday November 2, 2011 at 9:53 am

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Yes, you can offer one share (or one animal) for Rasool (SAW) and a separate share (or animal) for your father.

(A share if defined as follows: a cow (camel, baffolo) all have seven shares. You can single out a share from it for a person that is not living or for a living person with their conscent.)

Allah Certainly Knows Best.

November 1, 2011
by admin KyD
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How can I do qurbani abroad?

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As we are all aware, there are many people in Ummah who do not eat as well as we do, no matter how simply we may think we eat. In addition to that, one of the fundamental goals of the qurbani of Eid al-Adha is to provide a portion of meat for those who are not as privileged, and indeed are malnourished.

With these main thoughts at the forefront of most people’s minds, many have been writing in to inquire about the possibilities for having their qurbani done overseas, yet don’t have anybody who can make such arrangements. For those of you who would like to do your share, or perhaps even an additional share (one here and one overseas), please do go to the Imam, as he can arrange your qurbani to be done abroad. The overseas qurbani rate is about $30 per share, so Continue Reading →

October 27, 2011
by admin KyD
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‘Eid al Adha 1432 Announcement

Based on reports of confirmed sighting of Dhul Hijja crescent in several places across the U.S.A., the Hilal Committee of the Islamic Society of Greater Salt Lake has established that the first day of Dhul Hijja is Friday, October 28.  Accordingly, the Islamic Society has decided that Eid al Adha will be celebrated on Sunday, November 6, Insha-Allah.

Venue: Khadeeja Islamic Center, 1019 West Parkway Avenue (from Redwood Road, head east on Parkway Blvd., which is a little south of 2100 S)
Date: Sunday, November 6
First Session of the prayer: 8.00 A.M. sharp
Second Session of the prayer: 9.30 A.M.
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