Need I say more…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLS5xZhYje0
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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.
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RAMADAN REVIVAL 2015
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
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]
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Iftar Ideas- Iftar recipe!
Asalamu alaykum
Here’s a quick recipe to revive your energy after a beautiful day of fasting:
Egg fried rice
Bismillah, 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?
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.
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
Bismillah
http://blog.islamiconlineuniversity.com/10-time-management-tips-for-ramadan-2015
see the link for more detail and some awesome tips! jazakallah!
RAMADAN 1436!!!
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!
Islam Explained (post 3)
In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful.
Islam Explained post 3
Ever wondered what the five pillars of Islam are? Why do Muslims have to pray? Do you really stop eating for 30 days in Ramadan? What’s the Hajj?
Look no further for the answer:
The last messenger Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:
‘ “Islam is built upon five [pillars]: the testimony that there is no god but Allaah and that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allaah; establishing regular prayer (salaah); paying the zakaah; Hajj (pilgrimage) and fasting Ramadaan.”
(Agreed upon; narrated by al-Bukhaari, no. 8) ‘
These are the five important matters and acts of worship which every Muslim must perform, (see further for more details):
1- Testimony of faith- Muslims must testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah alone without partners and associates, and that Muhammad peace be upon him is the final servant and messenger of Allah.
This must be internalised, and uttered and adhered to in both word and deed.
2- Salah/establishing regular prayer- There are five compulsory prayers Muslims are obliged to perform each day. Reference for this obligation can be found in numerous verses of the Qur’an (Allah’s final book of revelation to us).
“Verily, As Salaah (the prayer) is enjoined on the believers at fixed hours”
[Qur’an chapter 4:103]
The prayer is the second most important duty after upholding the testimony of faith, such that abandoning it is tantamount to disbelief. Details on the way to perform Salah, and its importance can be found in statements and narrations of the sayings and teachings of Muhammad peace be upon him, Allah’s final prophet.
3-Zakaah- The Obligatory charity- This requires Muslims whose wealth reaches the required threshold, to pay 2.5% of there wealth in charity to individuals eligible for Zakat funds as mentioned in the 9th chapter of the Qur’an (verse 60), each lunar year.
4- Ramadan/Fasting- Muslims are obligated to fast 29 or 30 days of the 9th month of the Islamic lunar calendar. This requires abstinence from food,drink and intimacy from the beginning of dawn to when the sun has set. Those unable due to a valid reason, e.g.travel, are to make up the days before the next Ramadan. There are more rulings regarding fasting which we have posted in previous blog posts.
“O you who believe! Observing As-Sawm (the fasting) is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqoon (the pious)”
[Qur’an, 2:183]
5- Hajj/pilgrimage- This is a journey to Makkah and surrounding areas which Muslims undertake, at least once in their lifetime, in submission to the command of Allah. Muslims who are adults, sane, free, physically and financially able, (and for women, have a male family member to accompany them) must undertake this journey of devotion to The Supreme Creator, Allah.
“And Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah) to the House (Ka‘bah) is a duty that mankind owes to Allaah, those who can afford the expenses (for one’s conveyance, provision and residence); and whoever disbelieves [i.e. denies Hajj (pilgrimage to Makkah), then he is a disbeliever of Allaah], then Allaah stands not in need of any of the ‘Aalameen (mankind, jinn and all that exists)”
[Qur’an 3:97]
Hope you like these short insights to Islam.
With peace,
Take care.
(Do leave your comments and questions below!)
Thurrock Muslims
Gentle reminder- make up missed fasts before Ramadan 1436
Asalamu alaykum
Bismillah
Just to announce we have a bit over a fortnight till Ramadan, so those of us who owe missed fasts from previous Ramadan, we really must make them up now in sha Allah!
Don’t worry about the length of the day etc, let us put our trust in Allah, and it will be alright. (Alhamdulillah) Remember Allah is Al-Qadeer (capable of all things) and He will surely help us and make it possible.
Trust Allah, that we can do it! And its good preparation for Ramadan in sha Allah!
Be inspired by those who have genuine difficulty/lack of resources and food, but soldier on for the sake of Allah.
Remember Allah gave us a lot more than others, so let’s drop the excuses and start showing Allah more gratitude by obeying Him as we owe Him everything, because He owns everything!!!
May Allah make us sincere and make our fasting easy, rewarded and accepted and may He grant us many Ramadans in His obedience, Ya Rabb al aalameen! Allahumma Salli alaa Rasoolillah Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam!
Ameen.
Peace and love.
wasalam.
Thurrock Muslims
14 Sha’baan 1436
RAMADAN ROUND THE CORNER!
Bismillah
Asalamu alaykum all, Muslims in Thurrock, Basildon, Grays and worldwide. In Sha Allah everything’s good.
Can you believe it’s already one week into Sha’ban 1436, the month preceding Ramadan!
May Allah help us prepare and witness many Ramadan’s in total submission to Him alone and may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon His final messenger Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam. ameen.
Here’s a short video on some beautiful dua’s and words of repentance we can make.
We are human, so we make mistakes and sin. And we sin, small or big sins, once or repeatedly. But don’t despair of Allah’s mercy. Allah is The Most Merciful, The Oft-Pardoning, The Perpetual Forgiver, so never think your sins are to big to be forgiven! Allah accepts us when we run back to Him sincerely repentant, so may Allah make us sincerely repent! ameen!
Oh, and do check out the previous post of the best form of seeking forgiveness,the Sheikh repeats that dua in Arabic in the video below, so be sure to listen!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7MGiMFL8L8&app=desktop
Peace
A MUST LEARN DUA! -Sayyid al-istighfar
In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful
Name of Dua- Sayyid-al-istighfaar (The Best Form of Seeking Forgiveness)
(Transliteration of Arabic –approximate representation)
Allaahumma anta rabbiy laa ilaaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa ana ‘abduka wa ana ‘ala ‘ahdika wa wa’dika ma astata’tu. A’oodhu bika min sharri ma sana’tu, aboo’u laka bi ni’matika ‘alayya wa aboo’u laka bi dhanbi, faghfir li fa innahu laa yaghfir al-dhunooba illa anta
(English translation)
‘O Allaah, You are my Lord, none has the right to be worshipped except You, You created me and I am Your servant and I abide to Your covenant and promise as best I can, I take refuge in You from the evil of which I committed. I acknowledge Your favour upon me and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for verily none can forgive sin except You.’
source: from Sunnah, mentioned here
Evidence: from Sunnah sources, Hadith narration
It was narrated from Shaddaad ibn Aws (may Allah be pleased with him) from the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him):
“The best of prayers for forgiveness is: Allaahumma anta rabbiy laa ilaaha illa anta, khalaqtani wa ana ‘abduka wa ana ‘ala ‘ahdika wa wa’dika ma astata’tu. A’oodhu bika min sharri ma sana’tu, aboo’u laka bi ni’matika ‘alayya wa aboo’u laka bi dhanbi, faghfir li fa innahu laa yaghfir al-dhunooba illa anta (O Allaah, You are my Lord, there is no god but You. You have created me and I am Your slave and I am keeping my promise and covenant to You as much as I can. I seek refuge with You from the evil of what I do. I acknowledge Your blessing and I acknowledge my sin, so forgive me, for there is none who can forgive sin except You).” He said: “Whoever says this during the day, believing in it firmly, and dies on that day before evening comes, he will be one of the people of Paradise, and whoever says it at night, believing firmly in it, and dies before morning comes, he will be one of the people of Paradise.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari (6306)
And Allah knows best.
source: http://islamqa.info/en/126934
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Wasalamu alaykum
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