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THE SACRED MONTHS

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In the name of Allah.

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Asalamu alaykum dear readers.

We are now on the 4th night of Dhul Qad’ah 1436AH,  we would like to remind ourselves about the importance of the four sacred months in Islam. They are Rajab, Dhul Qad’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).  Hear Dr Muhammad Salah clarify things for us:

 

May Allah help us to do what He loves and to avoid what earns His displeasure.  May Allah forgive us, be merciful to us and guide us, for He is the Most Gracious the Most Merciful, The Ever-Relenting. Allah bless His final messenger Muhammad ibn Abdillah in abundance. amin

 

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NOW’S THE TIME! – Fasting in SHAWWAL after Ramadan

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Bismillah!

Asalamu ‘alaykum amazing individuals

So we’re halfway through Shawwal 1436, it’s been two weeks post Ramadan. How are you feeling iman-wise?

olives n breadPerhaps we’ve slacked a little on our Qur’an recitation regime…

Perhaps we’re not praying much optional prayers…

Perhaps we’ve fallen into the same bad habits pre-Ramadan…

Feeling regretful? That’s the first step to change. Let us acknowledge our faults, and seek Allah’s forgiveness. Let us resolve to change for the better.

WE STILL HAVE A CHANCE!

Let’s revive the Ramadan atmosphere by increasing our ibadah, by quality and quantity in sha Allah!

We have around 15 days left to make a positive difference!

Top Tips to revive our iman (faith, in statement and action) after Ramadan

 

  1. Let us make more istighfar, seek Allah’s forgiveness, saying Astaghfirullah, SubhanAllahi wabihamdi, Astaghfirullaha wa atoobo ilayhi, and this amazing dua called sayyid al istighfar you MUST learn (click here!)
  2. Strive to pray the five prayers on time
  3. Strive to spend in charity
  4. Do good and remind others to do good and keep away from and forbid evil, trying hard to practice what we preach.
  5. Read more Qur’an at least a page or so a day, try to read some tafsir or translation too.
  6. Have good character/perfecting it
  7. Make someone smile : )
  8. More remembrance of Allah, subhanaAllah, walhamdulillah, wallahuakbar, wa la ilaha ilallah! Because it’s all about Allah Who is Al-Wahid, alone!
  9. Do sunnah acts, optional prayers
  10. Fast 6 days of Shawwal! Here’s an awesome opportunity…

Abu Ayyub (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “He who observes As-Saum (the fasts) in the month of Ramadan, and also observes As-Saum for six days in the month of Shawwal, it is as if he has observed As-Saum for the whole year.”

[Muslim].

Subhanallah, WOW! : o

Narrated Abu Ayyub:

The Prophet (ﷺ) as saying: If anyone fasts during Ramadan, then follows it with six days in Shawwal, it will be like a perpetual fast. 

Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud 2433, sahih Al-Albani

ALLAHUAKBAR!

Don’t forget to make up what you owe of this Ramadan first (if any obligatory ones are outstanding e.g. ladies during their days off -menses etc.). We must complete Ramadan before following it with the Shawwal fasts, in sha Allah, as the Imam of Masjid an Nabawi reminded us in the Friday Sermon last week.

What an amazing sunnah, let’s try to fulfil this in sha Allah and tell others too, for the sake of Allah. Alhamdulillah. May Allah grant us the ability to serve Him according to Qur’an and Sunnah,with sincerity and sound intentions. wasallallahu ala nabiyinaa Muhammad. ameen ya Rab al alameen!

By the way this is a reminder to me before it is to you, so do comment below on anything you may want to add! May Allah forgive us for any errors! ameen

With love for the sake of Allah

Thurrock Muslims

 

 

Exciting Event -Muslim ladies gathering Saturday 25th July 2015 at Basildon!

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Asalamu alaykum

 

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Assalaamu alaikum all!   You are all invited to YOAM’s first sisters only Eid Party! We have an exciting afternoon planned to celebrate with FREE entry and snacks provided : )

Saturday 25th July, 2-5pm  

Kingswood Community Centre,

Clayhill Road,

Basildon,

SS16 5DF

We look forward to seeing you all there inshaAllah!

Directions to the venue (from Lakeside shopping centre to destination) :

 

 

click here  or click the images below for more directions

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7 days to the RAMADAN REVIVAL!

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asalamu alaykum

We have a few days to go to the RAMADAN REVIVAL.

 

Here’s a short video reminder on physical sadaqah, by productive Muslim, jazakAllah khair

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qHTFkOVpmo

 

speaking of physical sadaqah, we would really appreciate if you came along to the event and if you could volunteer some help on the day, then that would be fabulous!

 

But, even if you just attend, that would be enough  to make us…

 

smile

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jazakAllah khair, see you there in sha Allah.

It was narrated that Abu Hurairah and Abu Sa’eed bore witness that the Prophet(ﷺ) said:
“No people sit in a gathering remembering Allah, But the angels surround them, mercy covers them, tranquility descends upon them and Allah remembers them before those who are with Him.” [Sunan ibn Majah] 

Let us be in a gathering where Allah is remembered, and may we be of those Allah forgives and rewards, for each of us are in desperate need for forgiveness and reward. Allahumma salli alaa muhammad peace be upon him. ameen.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ramadan-revival-tickets-17356612094

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Every atheist should see and listen to this

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Need I say more…

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLS5xZhYje0

 

Love it.

May Allah grant us all good guidance and protection and Allah’s abundant blessings be upon His final messenger Muhammad peace be upon him. Ameen.

 

Share this in Sha Allah!

RAMADAN REVIVAL 2015

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Asalamu alaykum!

Register NOW for the free family event for local Muslims, in a local setting.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ramadan-revival-tickets-17356612094

ramadan revival leaflet

Asalamu alaykum!

Bismillah

Ramadan mubarak!

Come along to Belmont Hall, Grays, Essex, RM17 5YW (near Aldi) for a Ramadan revival!

Happening (in sha Allah) on the 11th July 2015 corresponding to 24/25 Ramadan 1436AH!

 

This is a free family event, organised by the local Muslims, for the local Muslims, ultimately for the sake of Allah, The Most Gracious The Most Merciful!

 

There will be a chance to chill, to network, to learn, to listen, to talk, to pray, to play and we hope to go home with some great reminders to put into practice, and a few goodies for iftar (in sha Allah)!

Lets unite once again upon Islam, following the final messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhi wasallam.

Allah The Most High, says in the Qur’an (English interpretation):

“And hold fast, all of you together, to the Rope of Allaah (i.e. this Qur’aan), and be not divided among yourselves

[Aal ‘Imraan 3:103]

Book NOW here

 

contact us for more info 07466523923 or 07448329448 or type below

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Iftar Ideas- Iftar recipe!

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Asalamu alaykum

Here’s a quick recipe to revive your energy after a beautiful day of fasting:

 

Egg fried rice

 

egg frie riceBismillah, get cooking!

You need:

1-To start with Bismillah

2-clean hands

3-2 eggs

4- 3 cups of rice already cooked and refrigerated

5- olive oil

6-chopped onions

7-spring onions, chopped

8-garlic and ginger chopped

9-salt and pepper

10-spices (tumeric, paprika, 1/2 tsp each)

11- mixed vegetables (peas, sweetcorn, diced carrots)

 

Method:

1-Heat the oil in the pan and add the chopped onions, ginger and garlic.

2- When sautéed, add the mixed vegetables and spices, stir.

3- when the vegetables are soft, add the eggs in the pan

4-scramble the eggs around, when cooked, add the rice.

5-stir till the rice is very hot, and add the salt and pepper, and the spring onions

6-serve

7-Wait till iftar to eat! make duas! Then start with bismillah. Thank Allah for His favours and for the food, and for the ability to cook and eat it.

 

Hope you liked it.

With love for the sake of Allah

Thurrock Muslims

 

(by the way that picture is not our version of the recipe)

Have you done this today?

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Asalamu alaykum.

Ramadan is the month of the Qur’an.

Won’t we make time for it?

Set aside 5,10,20, X minutes each day, in sha Allah, even little but often, for the sake of Allah, and make sure, we reignite our relationship with this Noble book of guidance, in it is mercy, guidance and healing for the believer.

2:185
Sahih International translation

The month of Ramadhan [is that] in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion. So whoever sights [the new moon of] the month, let him fast it; and whoever is ill or on a journey – then an equal number of other days. Allah intends for you ease and does not intend for you hardship and [wants] for you to complete the period and to glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and perhaps you will be grateful. [Qur’an, al-Baqarah ,verse 165]

So won’t you read? : )

Read Qur’an here:  www.quran.com

 

peace!

10 Time management tips for Ramadan- courtesy of IslamicOnlineUniversity

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Bismillah

http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/10-time-management-tips-for-ramadan-2015

see the link for more detail and some awesome tips! jazakallah!

zilhujja info

 

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RAMADAN 1436!!!

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Asalamu alaykum

Alhamdulillah, with great delight, we welcomed the special month of Ramadan officially on Wednesday 17th June 2015 (first taraweeh prayers/first night of Ramadan) and Thursday 18th June 2015 was the 1st day of Ramadan. Alhamdulillah for Allah’s favours on us and that He permitted us to witness another Ramadan, The Month of the Qur’an.

 

We ask Allah, The Most Generous, to bestow His abundant mercy on us and grant us the ability to gain piety and to fast for His sake alone, and may He reward us and forgive us and keep us sincere and help us to hold fast to the Qur’an and sunnah in word and deed. May Allah keep us strong to serve Him alone, and may Jannat al Firdaus be our final abode, Allahumma salli wasallim ala nabiyyina Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam! ameen! ya Rab al Alameen!

 

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