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SEERAH lesson 11- The Biography of Rasoolullah, Muhammad peace be upon him
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WORLD FAITHS -ISLAM presentation for Thurrock Scouts
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WORLD FAITHS -ISLAM presentation for Thurrock Scouts
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In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful
This presentation has been prepared for Thurrock Scouts group on behalf of the Thurrock Muslim community. We appreciate this opportunity and thank you for reaching out to us.
We are delighted to present our faith to you and hope this will be an opportunity to foster peace and prosperity in the community.
We’re going to start with a simple summary of our religion, Islam. Then we’ll talk about the relationship between Islam, Muslims and the wider community. And we’ll finish with a summary and an opportunity for you to ask any questions.
So what is Islam? Islam is a major world religion, practiced by an estimated 1.6bn people worldwide. Islam means submission to The One True God worthy of worship, called “Allah” in the Arabic language. Allah is The Creator and Lord of all that exists. A Muslim worships Allah.
Islam is the faith of absolute monotheism, meaning Muslims acknowledge the complete Oneness of God/Allah (see chapter 112 The Qur’an). Muslims believe that Allah (The One True God) is the only One worthy of worship. Allah has no partners, no children, no family and no need for anything, as He is Self-Sufficient.
Allah sent prophets and messengers and books of revelation to guide mankind. We believe in many prophets, including Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and the final prophet Muhammad (peace be upon them all). We believe in the original versions of the previous scriptures revealed to the previous generations, such as the Torah, Psalms and Gospel. We believe in and implement the final revelation, The Qur’an.
Muslims believe the purpose in life is to worship Allah alone, by following the Qur’an (the final revealed book from Allah to mankind) and the Sunnah (the guidance of His final prophet and Messenger Muhammad peace be upon him.)
The Qur’an and the Sunnah teach us how to worship Allah, how to conduct ourselves, our rights and obligations, how to perfect our manners, how to eat, drink, dress, and how to conduct our relationships and interactions with others (including with humans, animals and the environment at large).
Unfortunately, Islam is regularly misrepresented in the mainstream media. A few criminals who commit acts of injustice, terror and oppression do not and cannot represent true Islam! Every human being makes mistakes, so we cannot judge Islam by Muslims.
It’s important to learn the true facts to dispel ignorance, stereotyping and discrimination. Knowledge about any topic is best obtained from the original source, in this case, for Islam the original source is the Qur’an and the collection of Hadith (narrations mentioning the ‘Sunnah’/traditions & teachings of the prophet Muhammad peace be upon him).
Islam teaches Muslims to perfect their characters and morals. For example, Islam emphasizes the spread of truth, peace, mercy, justice and security for every society. Islam promotes justice and good manners with everyone, irrespective of their backgrounds and beliefs.
In summary:
- The main message of Islam is submission to the One True God,
- Muslims worship Allah by implementing the Qur’an and following the traditions of the final prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
- The final prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught Muslims to perfect their manners and benefit their communities, and to spread truth, peace and justice, in obedience to Allah.
The prophet Muhammad peace be upon him said:
‘The merciful ones are granted mercy by the Most Merciful (Allah) . Show mercy to those who are on Earth, and the One above the heavens (Allah) will show mercy to you.’
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Muharram 1438AH
Asalaamu alaykum
In the Name of Allah.
Dear readers, we entered the new Islamic year a couple of days ago, walhamdulillah.
We are now in the first month of Hijri year 1438, Muharram.
Muharram is a month of great virtue. It is of the four sacred months out of twelve months in the Islamic calendar.
Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Verily, the number of months with Allaah is twelve months (in a year), so was it ordained by Allaah on the Day when He created the heavens and the earth; of them four are Sacred (i.e. the 1st, the 7th, the 11th and the 12th months of the Islamic calendar). That is the right religion, so wrong not yourselves therein”
[al-Tawbah 9:36]
Allah, The Almighty, has made it a sacred month of great virtue. May He allow us to abstain from sins, to turn to Him in repentance, and to run back to Him with good deeds, for verily, the good deeds remove the evil deeds.
And Allah is The Most Generous. Oh Allah we ask for Your peace and blessings upon The final prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. Ameen ya Rabb al ‘aalameen.
It is encouraged to fast in Muharram, particularly the 10th (Ashoora’), and the preceding day with it (Tasooaa’). Let us take advantage of these beautiful autumn days, in sha Allah.
It was proven from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) that the best fasting after Ramadaan is fasting in the month of Muharram.
It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “The best fasting after Ramadaan is the month of Allaah Muharram, and the best prayer after the obligatory prayer is prayer at night.” Narrated by Muslim, 1163.
Regarding the significance of fasting on Ashoora’ :
The reason why the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) fasted on the day of ‘Ashoora’ and urged the people to do likewise is mentioned in the hadeeth narrated by al-Bukhaari (1865) from Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him), who said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) came to Madeenah and saw the Jews fasting on the day of ‘Ashoora’. He said, “What is this?” They said, “This is a good day, this is the day when Allaah saved the Children of Israel from their enemy and Moosa fasted on this day.” He (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, “We are closer to Moosa than you.” So he fasted on this day and told the people to fast.
Fasting the day of ‘Ashoora’ does expiate (minor sins) for the past year, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Fasting the day of ‘Arafah I hope Allaah will expiate thereby for the year before it and the year after it, and fasting the day of ‘Ashoora’ I hope Allaah will expiate thereby for the year that came before it.” Narrated by Muslim, 1162.
‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: When the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) fasted on the day of ‘Ashoora and told the people to fast, they said, “O Messenger of Allaah, this is a day that is venerated by the Jews and Christians.” The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “Next year, if Allaah wills, we will fast on the ninth day.” But by the time the following year came, the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) had passed away.
Narrated by Muslim, 1916.
It is expected that 9th Muharram 1437 will coincide with Monday 10th October 2016, and Tuesday 11th October 2016 will be the 10th, or Ashoora’. May Allah grant us sincerity and the ability to seize the opportunity this Ashoora’ by fasting to gain His reward, love and forgiveness, through implementing the Sunnah of His final messenger Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam. ameen
With love for the sake of Allah
Thurrock Muslims
Muharram 1438AH
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EID UL ADHAA 1437AH 12 SEP2016 AND LOCAL EID PRAYER ANNOUNCEMENT- GRAYS EID PRAYER (male and females welcome)
Bismillah
Asalamu alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh!
EID MUBARAK!
Taqaballallaahu minaa wa minkum!
We are still witnessing the best 10 days of the year, Alhamdulillah. Allah, The Self-Sufficient, The Most Generous, has honoured us with Islam and Iman, and before us we have a magnificent festival, Eid-ul-Adha, The festival of Sacrifice, on the 10th day of this sacred month of Dhul-Hijjah 1437. Let us congratulate one another on this joyous occasion.
May Allah accept (good deeds) from us and from you. ameen
ALERT -GRAYS /CHAFFORD HUNDRED/ THURROCK EID PRAYER ANNOUNCEMENT BELOW*:
Please take a few moments for the sake of Allah to discover the obligations, sunnahs and etiquettes of Eid-ul-adhaa:
The etiquettes of Eid, the takbeer etc.
Some top tips (see above links for references from Qur’an and sunnah):
1- Do make an arrangement immediately to offer the udhiyah, if you have not done so already. You can do it with various Islamic charities in the UK, in sha Allah. Let us offer sacrificial animals in obedience to Allah, following the way of His final prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. Let’s share this bounty with our brothers and sisters around the world, in sha Allah!
2- Keep pronouncing the Takbeer, this is a great Sunnah! Remind each other! (starts on 1st Dhul Hijjah until sunset on the last of the days of Tashreeq, i.e. 13th Dhul Hijjah. Also read the takbeer after the obligatory prayers, starting from after Fajr on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah to after Asr on 13th of Dhul Hijjah.)
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- If possible, make an effort to delay eating until after the Eid salah and eat from the udhiyah if you offered a sacrifice.
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.
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!
9-Keep up with the abundant dhikr, this last of the ten best days of the year!!!
say: Subhanallah, Alhamdulillah, wa laa ilaha illAllah, wallahuakbar!
Let’s send salutations on the final prophet of Allah, Muhammad Sallallahu alayhi wasallam!
*ALERT -GRAYS /CHAFFORD HUNDRED/ THURROCK EID PRAYER ANNOUNCEMENT:
We are pleased to announce that Eid prayer jama’ah (congregation) will be held locally.
IMPORTANT- EID PRAYER ANNOUNCEMENT 10 DHUL HIJJAH 1437/ Monday 12th SEPTEMBER 2016:
EID PRAYER TO BE HELD AT GRAYS MOSQUE- IN SHA ALLAH, MEN AND WOMEN INVITED, SEPARATE FACILITIES IN SHA ALLAH.
Assalaamualaikum all (unless advised otherwise) Grays Mosque plan for Eid Prayers and 4th Jamaat exclusive for Ladies only with Parda(veil/curtain) behind the Imaam.
Prayers times are as follows :-
1st Prayer 8.00 am. MENonly
2nd Prayer 9.00 am.MEN only.
3rd Prayer 10.00 am. MEN only.
4th Prayer 11.00 am LADIES ONLY.
Please let all brothers and sisters aware of the prayers sessions.
Eid Ul Adha Mubarak.
Wasalam
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.) Tel: 01375 376 823
(Please note, there will not be an Eid alAdha jamat at Park Inn this year)
Jazakallah everyone who helped organise, and those who informed us, May Allah elevate you and your families.
Pray for us and share for the sake of Allah!
May Allah forgive us, for He is the Perpetual Forgiver and may Allah guide us to unite upon belief in His Oneness. Allahumma salli wasallim alaa nabiyinaa muhammad salllallahu alayhi wasallam. ameen
Thurrock Muslims
What is Islam EXHIBITION -DROP IN THIS SUNDAY- The Truth- mini exhibition for non-Muslims at Ramadan Revival 2016
Bismillah
WHY IS ISLAM ALWAYS IN THE NEWS?
WHY DO MUSLIM WOMEN VEIL THEIR FACES?
IS ISLAM A PEACEFUL RELIGION?
ARE MUSLIM WOMEN SUBJUGATED?
FIND OUT AT RAMADAN REVIVAL 2016 MINI EXHIBITION ON ISLAM!
RAMADAN REVIVAL 2016 IS HERE! REGISTER NOW!
TELL ALL YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, NEIGHBOURS, MUSLIMS AND NON-MUSLIMS, COME ALONG, REGISTER BELOW:
Register FREE NOW here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ramadan-revival-2016-tickets-25951449484?aff=es2
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MAY ALLAH MAKE US SINCERE AND SUCCESSFUL, WASALLALLAHU ALAA NABIYINAA MUHAMMAD AMIN.
Thurrock Muslims
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LAST CHANCE TO BOOK-ISLAMIC EVENT IN THURROCK/GRAYS/CHAFFORD HUNDRED, 26 JUNE 2016- REGISTER NOW!
Bismillah
LAST CHANCE TO BOOK!
PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SEAT IN THE NEXT 24 HOURS!
Come along and bring others too! Get the reward for inviting them to good : )
RAMADAN REVIVAL 2016 IS HERE! REGISTER FREE NOW!
WHERE: DRAKE COMMUNITY CENTRE, DRAKE ROAD, CHAFFORD HUNDRED, RM16 6BZ
WHEN : SUNDAY 26 JUNE 2016 FROM 2-5PM !
TELL ALL YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, NEIGHBOURS, MUSLIMS AND NON-MUSLIMS, COME ALONG, REGISTER BELOW:
- EMAN-BOOSTING REMINDERS FROM THE QUR’AN
- INSPIRATIONAL SPEECHES ON TAQWA, TAWBAH AND MAXIMISING LAYLATUL QADR
- MINI WHAT’S ISLAM EXHIBITION FOR OUR NON-MUSLIM FAMILY/NEIGHBOURS/PEERS
- Q N A
- AUCTION
- IFTAR TO TAKE AWAY WITH YOU
- GUEST SPEAKER- GRADUATE FROM PRESTIGIOUS ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF MADINAH
Register FREE NOW here: (registration is free, helps us deduce how much food to order)
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DON’T MISS OUT
MAY ALLAH MAKE US SINCERE AND SUCCESSFUL, WASALLALLAHU ALAA NABIYINAA MUHAMMAD AMIN.
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MUSLIM FAMILY EVENT -RAMADAN REVIVAL 26 JUNE 2016 2-5PM -ALL WELCOME!
Bismillah
RAMADAN REVIVAL 2016 IS HERE! REGISTER NOW!
- EMAN-BOOSTING REMINDERS FROM THE QUR’AN
- INSPIRATIONAL SPEECHES ON TAQWA, TAWBAH AND MAXIMISING LAYLATUL QADR
- MINI WHAT’S ISLAM EXHIBITION FOR OUR NON-MUSLIM FAMILY/NEIGHBOURS/PEERS
- Q N A
- AUCTION
- IFTAR TO TAKE AWAY WITH YOU
- GUEST SPEAKER- GRADUATE FROM PRESTIGIOUS ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF MADINAH
Register FREE NOW (registration is free, helps us deduce how much food to order).
Ramadan Revival is a FREE family event for local Muslims, there will be eman-lifting talks in sha Allah ,tafsir of Qur’an, how to get the best out of laylatul qadr, Taqwa, repentance and similar amazing topics in sha Allah! Plus iftar goodies and food should be there for you to take home in sha Allah.
We also plan a mini exhibition for non-muslims too, so your neighbours friends family and colleagues who may not be muslim can come and find out the true message of Islam and ask us their questions. There’s too much negative press on Islam, it’s about time we challenged the stereotypes with discussions!
Would love to see you there in sha Allah
Be a part of a gathering where Allah is mentioned THIS RAMADAN
TELL ALL YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, NEIGHBOURS, MUSLIMS AND NON-MUSLIMS, COME ALONG, REGISTER BELOW:
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MAY ALLAH MAKE US SINCERE AND SUCCESSFUL, WASALLALLAHU ALAA NABIYINAA MUHAMMAD AMIN.
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SIGNS OF WEAK FAITH-Listen to your heart [RAMADAN REVIVAL 26 JUNE 2016- REGISTER NOW!]
Bismillah
LISTEN TO YOUR HEART… are you having trouble?
Do you:
-fall into sin easily
-feel lazy to do to acts of worship
-feel hard-hearted
-get mood swings and depressed
-fail to remember Allah often…
You may be suffering from WEAK FAITH!
CURES:
Alhamdulillah, there are many cures for the disease of weakened faith.
Of them are:
-seeking Allah’s forgiveness
-praying regularly on time (5 Salah)
-pondering over Qur’an
-being part of gatherings where Allah is mentioned. BE HERE AT RAMADAN REVIVAL 26 JUNE 2016, 2-5PM. DON’T MISS THIS RARE OPPORTUNITY TO BE PART OF A FAMILY GATHERING WHERE ALLAH IS REMEMBERED- RIGHT NEAR YOUR HOUSE!
Come along and bring others too! Get the reward for inviting them to good : )
RAMADAN REVIVAL 2016 IS HERE! REGISTER FREE NOW!
WHERE: DRAKE COMMUNITY CENTRE, DRAKE ROAD, CHAFFORD HUNDRED, RM16 6BZ
WHEN : SUNDAY 26 JUNE 2016 FROM 2-5PM !
(registration is free, helps us know how much food to order) SIGN UP BELOW
REGISTER NOW, DON’T MISS OUT, EVEN IF YOU TURN UP FOR ONE HOUR ONLY, BE PART OF A BLESSED GATHERING WHERE ALLAH IS REMEMBERED THIS RAMADAN IN THIS TOWN!
TELL ALL YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES, NEIGHBOURS, MUSLIMS AND NON-MUSLIMS, COME ALONG, REGISTER BELOW:
- EMAN-BOOSTING REMINDERS FROM THE QUR’AN
- INSPIRATIONAL SPEECHES ON TAQWA, TAWBAH AND MAXIMISING LAYLATUL QADR
- MINI WHAT’S ISLAM EXHIBITION FOR OUR NON-MUSLIM FAMILY/NEIGHBOURS/PEERS
- Q N A
- AUCTION
- IFTAR TO TAKE AWAY WITH YOU
- GUEST SPEAKER- GRADUATE FROM PRESTIGIOUS ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY OF MADINAH
Register FREE NOW here: (registration is free, helps us deduce how much food to order)
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ramadan-revival-2016-tickets-25951449484?aff=es2
DON’T MISS OUT
MAY ALLAH MAKE US SINCERE AND SUCCESSFUL, WASALLALLAHU ALAA NABIYINAA MUHAMMAD AMIN.
Thurrock Muslims
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