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THE SACRED MONTHS-Dhul Qi’dah – The Hajj season
In the name of Allah.
THE SACRED MONTHS – Dhul Qi’dah 1440AH
Asalamu alaykum dear readers.
We are now in the sacred month of Dhul Qi’dah walhamdulillah and we would like to remind ourselves about the importance of the four sacred months in Islam. Dhul Qi’dah is the 11th month of the Islamic calendar. The sacred months are Rajab, Dhul Qid’ah, Dhul Hijjah and Muharram, the 7th, 11th, 12th and 1st month of the Islamic Hijri calander respectively. (see Surah Tawbah, Qur’an chapter 9 verse 36). We should also prepare for the Hajj season, and endeavour to perform our obligatory Hajj for the sake of Allah, as soon as we have the means/ability.
(We should be extra careful not to sin, all the time, but particularly in the sacred months, and avoid aggression)
May Allah forgive us, be merciful to us and guide us, for He is the Most Gracious the Most Merciful, The Ever-Relenting. May Allah guide and forgive us and enable us to witness and observe many Hajj and Umrah in His obedience, with sincerity and strength and excellence. May Allah unite us in jannat al firdaus. Allah bless His final messenger Muhammad ibn Abdillah in abundance. Amin
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Thurrock Muslims
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BEST DUAS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR IMAN/FAITH- FROM QUR’AN AND HADITH
BEST DUAS TO STRENGTHEN YOUR IMAN/FAITH- FROM QUR’AN AND HADITH
عَنْ أَنَسٍ قَالَ : كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يُكْثِرُ أَنْ يَقُولَ : يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ
رواه الترمذي ( 2140 ) وابن ماجه ( 3834 ) ، وصححه الألباني في ” صحيح الترمذي ” .
It was narrated that Anas said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) often used to say: “O Turner of the hearts, make my heart steadfast in adhering to Your religion.” Narrated by al-Tirmidhi (2140) and Ibn Maajah (3834); classed as saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Tirmidhi.
The dua from the Hadith is:
يَا مُقَلِّبَ الْقُلُوبِ ثَبِّتْ قَلْبِي عَلَى دِينِكَ
“O Turner of the hearts (Allah), make my heart steadfast in adhering to Your religion.”
{Transliteration: Ya MuqallibalQuloob, thabbit qalbee alaa deenik}
The dua from the Qur’an is:
رَبَّنَا لَا تُزِغْ قُلُوبَنَا بَعْدَ إِذْ هَدَيْتَنَا وَهَبْ لَنَا مِن لَّدُنكَ رَحْمَةً ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْوَهَّابُ –
…“Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower. [Qur’an 3:8]
{Transliteration: Rabbanaa laa tuzigh quloobana ba’Ada ith hadaytanaa wahab lanaa min ladunkarahmatan innaka anta alwahhaab}
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Please keep us and family and everyone in duas. wa jazakumullahu khayran
Thurrock Muslim Community
If not now, when?
If not now, when?
Everyone has had some sort of trouble or difficulty in life. Trials can bring out the best or worst in you.
But for the sincere seekers, trials may be the turning point in your life.
Sickness, loss of loved ones, decrease in wealth, whatever the issue…it makes us question, why am I here in the first place?
There’s got to be more to life than making money, looking good, having a family, being famous…
Isn’t it time we rethought our priorities?
Ramadan just passed.
Some of us passed before Ramadan.
Alhamdulillah we have been blessed with the opportunity to change, before it’s too late.
Are we trying our best to pray the 5 daily Salah on time?
Are we making efforts to ensure we eat and earn Halal?
Are we observing Hijab internally and externally?
Are we restraining our desires keeping only to the permissible?
Are we guarding ourselves from what Allah doesn’t like, shunning all the major sins?
Are we trying our best to do what Allah loves, and fulfilling the obligations?
Are we trying to maintain TAQWA- GOD-CONCIOUSNESS?
وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ –
Qur’an 51:56
And I (Allah) created not the jinns and humans except they should worship Me (Alone).
This reminder is for us before anyone else. How does the above apply to me? Because none of us are perfect.
But we have a Most Merciful, Most Forgiving, Ever-Living Master- Allah, The One True God worthy of worship.
Alhamdulillah for the realisation.
It’s still not too late to change our ways.
But we must be sincere, and change for the better now.
Because if not now, when?
May Allah help us to serve Him alone, make us sincere and successful, and the people of paradise. Allah bestow blessings upon His last prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. Amin
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The Muslim Wealth Portal- Halal and Ethical Finance
The Muslim Wealth Portal- Halal and Ethical Finance
The Muslim Wealth Portal (Amwal.uk) is the UK’s online directory for consumers & businesses searching for Halal Finance. We believe everyone is entitled to financial flexibility hence why we only signpost to ethical options and share news impacting your wealth. We are an independent non-commercial entity with the sole purpose of raising awareness of Islamic Finance organisations operating in the UK.
Disclaimer: You should verify the listed organisations/individuals on the Amwal.uk site’s Sharia standards and consult an Islamic Scholar well-versed in Halal Finance according to Al-Qur’an and sunnah.
We believe it’s essential for Muslim people in the UK to know where to search for Halal finance and wealth management options. This allows people to choose providers directly or appoint a professional representative to offer advice and recommend a suitable solution. Hence why we list both. As wealth is not limited to earning and investing, we’ve also got a Lifestyle section, to signpost you on ways to spend ethically!
Halal Finance is open to everyone due of its ethics of shared risk, fairness and transparency. So, if you’re a consumer or business looking for Halal Pensions, Islamic Banks, Mortgage Alternatives and Sharia Investments, visit our directory and news website. Isn’t it time you put faith back into your wealth?
You can follow The Muslim Wealth Portal on Twitter @MuslimWP or visit us online https://amwal.uk
Disclaimer: You should verify the listed organisations/individuals on the Amwal.uk site’s Sharia standards and consult an Islamic Scholar well-versed in Halal Finance according to Al-Qur’an and sunnah, before any decision/ entering any transaction.
Please be reminded to check with appropriate certification bodies if the individual or organisation you are engaging has relevant authorisation or accreditation to operate in the UK. Amwal do not offer financial advice or trade any services so the FCA does not regulate them. You may wish to seek independent financial advice before making any decisions or entering into contracts. Amwal and thurrockmuslims.com do not endorse individuals or organisations featured on the Amwal site; they are listed for information only (no charge or pay for links). Thurrockmuslims.com accepts no liability for any consequence of using such services.
May Allah enable us to earn and spend Halal wealth in a Halal manner according to Shariah, and may Allah give us barakah and protect us from all Haram and Riba and major sins. wasallallahu ala nabiyina Muhammad. Amin
Thurrock Muslim Community
EID PRAYER GRAYS THURROCK UPDATE: Eid-ul-Fitr 1440/2019 4 June 2019- GRAYS MOSQUE & Thurrock, MEN and WOMEN invited
EID PRAYER GRAYS THURROCK UPDATE: Eid-ul-Fitr 1440/2019 4 June 2019- GRAYS MOSQUE Thurrock, MEN and WOMEN invited
Asalamu alaykum.
By His Mercy, Allah (The Most Generous Al-Kareem) has gifted us with the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr following a month of fasting in obedience to His command, Exalted and Majestic is He. Subhanallah
It is with great joy that we announce that the first day of Shawwal will be 4 June 2019, which in sha Allah will console us for the departure of Ramadan- The Month of Mercy.
May Allah accept (good deeds) from us and from you. ameen
Taqabbal Allahu minnaa wa minkum
ANNOUNCEMENT-
EID PRAYER TO BE HELD AT GRAYS MOSQUE-
MEN ONLY CONGRETATION : 8:30AM, 9:30AM, 10:30AM
WOMEN’S ONLY CONGREGATION 11:15AM (1130 be early)
DIRECTIONS: Grays Mosque (Thurrock Islamic Education & Cultural Association), Park Way Centre, Park Road, Thurrock, Grays, Essex, RM17 6RB (minutes walk away from Morrisons shopping centre and Grays train/bus station. Parking in shopping centre or pay and display nearby roads) Tel: 01375 376 823
or EARLIER JAMAT EID PRAYER IN THURROCK
Dear brothers and sisters.
Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakaatahu
It gives me great pleasure to announce that we shall be holding Eid Prayer for families this year inshAllah. Details:
Date & Time:
Tuesday 4th / Wednesday 5th June 2019 in sha Allah
830am for 845am start in sha Allah
Venue
Stifford Hall Hotel
High Road
North Stifford
Grays
RM16 5UE
All welcome to the After Party / Mingle and celebration straight after the prayer
We welcome everyone to meet fellow brother and sisters after the prayer.
All are welcome to bring light refreshments / snacks / tea for the after get together in the same prayer hall.
Parking is £3/car
The hall is under new management and are asking for a £3/car parking charge. We have tried to get them to waive this charge, but the new management are not willing to waive this charge so all may be required to pay the parking charge once at the hotel. In order to keep things moving on time, we kindly request that parking charges be paid after the eid prayer has been concluded.
(FORWARDED)
other Eid prayers also being held by various Muslim groups/mosques.
E I D AL F I T R 1 4 40 !
Please take a few moments for the sake of Allah to discover the obligations, sunnahs and etiquettes of Eid-ul-fitr :
The etiquettes of Eid, the takbeer etc.
The Ruling and Sunnah’s of Eid
When should zakat-al-fitr be paid
Let us work hard to maintain TAQWA of Allah and try our hardest not to undo all the good we done in Ramadan! Remember Ramadan is training for the yera round, so we remind ourselves to keep onto the good habits of fasting and prayers including night prayer. Allah grant us tawfiq and jannat al firdaus! May Allah bless our beloved Rasool Muhammad peace be upon him, amin!
Some top tips (see above links for references from Qur’an and sunnah):
1- Make sure you’ve paid zakat-ul-fitr, before the Eid salat.
2- Keep pronouncing the takbeer (starts on night of Eid until the imam emerges to lead the Eid prayer.) The Takbeer is:
Allahu Akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu Akbar, laa ilaha illAllah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillaahilHamd.
(Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, There is no true god worthy of worship, except Allah. Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great and all praise be to Allah.)
3-Have ghusl in the morning before going out to pray
4- Ensure you have eaten something before the prayer of Eid-ul-Fitr. Try eating an odd number of dates, as the prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam did.
5- Men should go out wearing their finest clothes, perfume etc.When going out or in the presence of non-mahram men, women should avoid perfume. Women can wear their fine clothes so long as it is concealed by a full and complete, unadorned Hijab. When in female only environments, or among their mahram relatives, women may adorn themselves appropriately. My dear readers, let us remind ourselves that obedience to Allah takes precedence over all else. We have just fasted Ramadan to gain Taqwa, let us keep working on it for Allah alone!
6- Pray the Eid prayer in congregation
7- Congratulate one another! Taqabbal Allahu minnaa wa minkum (May Allah accept (the fast and worship) from us and from you)
8- Go out to pray one route, and return by another.
Check out the links above for more!
May Allah subhanahu wa ta’alaa grant us mercy from Him in this world and the next, may He accept our good deeds, expiate our sins and make us adhere to the Qur’an and sunnah of the beloved messenger Muhammad peace be upon him. May Allah unite us in jannat al firdaus. May Allah abundantly bless His final prophet Muhammad upon him be peace. ameen!
Remember us in your duas too in sha Allah!
MAY ALLAH HELP US REMEMBER HIM ALWAYS AND REMIND EACH OTHER, ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALAA MUHAMMAD! AMIN
WE LOVE ALLAH! Alhamdulillah
Thurrock Muslim Community
LAYLAT-UL-QADR! It might just be tonight! HOW TO SPEND THE NIGHT
LAYLAT-UL-QADR!
It might just be tonight!
HOW TO SPEND THE NIGHT-
asalamu alaykum!
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Verily, We have sent it (this Qur’ân) down in the night of Al-Qadr (Decree)[] (1) And what will make you know what the night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is? (2) The night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is better than a thousand months (i.e. worshipping Allâh in that night is better than worshipping Him a thousand months, i.e. 83 years and 4 months) (3) Therein descend the angels and the Rûh [Jibril (Gabriel)] by Allâh’s Permission with all Decrees, (4) (All that night), there is Peace (and Goodness from Allâh to His believing slaves) until the appearance of dawn.[] (5)
[QUR’AN CHAPTER 97, ENGLISH INTERPRETATION]
It’s toooooo special to miss!!!!!
Quick tips:
- How to observe laylatul Qadr: click here
- And if you are a lady on your menses, you can ibadah other than prayer: see this
- Some reminders from our respected lecturers in the Ramadan Revival, this night, increase in Qiyam (standing in prayer at night), reading Qur’an, making dua- lots of it, pour our hearts out to Allah! We can also give zakah if one lunar year passed on the wealth which reached the nisaab, and do other good deeds, like istighfar (seeking forgiveness from Allah –click to see amazing this dua) sadaqah, reminding each other of Allah, dhikr- remembering Allah, salat and salam on rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam!
It was narrated from Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever stays up and prays on Laylat al-Qadr out of faith and in the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.” Agreed upon.
Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam taught ‘Aisha radi Allahu anhaa what to say on laylat-ul-qadr:
Transliteration: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuHibul’afwa fa’fu ‘annee
Let’s revive the sunnah and flee to Allah! please remember us in your duas, and like and share this in sha Allah!
May Allah grant us sincerity, and success and jannat al firdaus, May Allah guide and have mercy on us, forgive all of us who believe and admit us to paradise, by His mercy. Allah abundantly bless rasoollullah. ameen
(References: Qur’an, Sunnah, Tafsir ibn Katheer abridged vol. 10, Darrusalam, IslamQA)]
Thurrock Muslims
THURROCK MUSLIM COMMUNITY- WELCOME MESSAGE -THURROCKMUSLIMS.COM
THURROCK MUSLIM COMMUNITY- WELCOME MESSAGE -THURROCKMUSLIMS.COM
In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful
Asalamu ‘alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh
Dear brothers and sisters in Islam and Thurrock residents, welcome to ThurrockMuslims.com
We’re here to inspire, educate and unite everyone on goodness, peace, justice and the Truth, in sha Allah.
This is your space- Your place to learn about Islam from the authentic sources of the Islamic deen (religion/way of life). Here, you will benefit from reminders from the Noble book of Allah, Al-Qur’an, and from the Sunnah (practices and teachings of Allah’s final Messenger and Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him.) We post updates of local activities and events, Mosque and Madrasah announcements, news and articles, videos and much more! Let’s stay connected .Sign up and follow us.
We would like to remind ourselves and you to remember our purpose in life:
Allah The Exalted said in surah Az-zariyaat (English interpretation):
وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ – 51:56
“And I (Allah) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship me (alone).”
[Qur’an, chapter 51 verse 56]
This is our noble purpose in life, to worship Allah alone. Therefore, let us serve the Ever-Living Creator of the universe, Allah. We need to worship Him and He doesn’t need us. Through obeying Allah we can attain happiness, for ultimately, we are preparing for the meeting with Him on the day of Judgement.
Let us strive for Allah’s pleasure, for the everlasting bliss in paradise, in sha Allah.
Moreover, the Final messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him said:
“Actions are but by intentions, and each person will have but that which he intended.”
(Bukhari and Muslim)
Therefore dear brothers and sisters, let us strive to keep our intentions purely and sincerely for the sake of Allah alone, seeking reward from Him. Let us also perform the actions according to the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam, for Allah commands us to obey him.
So, when we fast- we fast for the sake of Allah, when we pray- we pray for the sake of Allah, when we spend in charity, it is for His sake alone, and in accordance with the Sunnah.
May Allah bless you and us all with a prosperous Ramadaan and may He make us of those who sincerely submit to Him alone as He deserves, in accordance with the Qur’an and Sunnah. May Allah abundantly bless His final prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. Aameen.
We leave with you a powerful reminder from surah Al-Asr (Chapter 103 of Al-Qur’an):
jazaakumAllaahu khairan!
Keep us in duas.
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Ramadan 1440AH
[original post Sha’ban 1435]
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Performing Umrah In Ramadan #HUDATV- THURROCKMUSLIMS.COM
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May Allah grant us sincerity and success and may an umrah during Ramadan become a reality for us. Allah make us strong and able to practice Islam following Al-Quran and Sunnah. Allah grant us al-firdaus. And Allah’s peace be upon Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam. Amin
Please keep us in duas
Jazakallahu khair
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