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MUHARRAM 1447AH– NEW YEAR Hijri Calender

Asalaamu alaykum Dear readers,

We are now in the first month of Hijri year 1447, Muharram.

**Scroll down for Ashura dates and fasting reminders**

Fasting dates:

9th Muharram- 4 Jul-2025

10th Muharram – Ashura fasting 5 Jul -2025

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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 (9th/ Tasooaa’). Let us take advantage of these beautiful 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.

**Ashura dates and fasting reminders**

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 1445 will coincide with 4th July 2025 and 5th Jul 2025 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

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HAJJ 2025! -HAJJ COACH SHEIKH MUHAMMAD AL SHAREEF (RAHIMAHULLAH)- PREPARE FOR HAJJ

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ALLAH ACCEPT OUR IBADAH AND FORGIVE OUR SINS.

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VIRTUES OF THE FIRST 10 DAYS DHUL HIJJAH! [SACRIFICE]

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VIRTUES OF THE FIRST 10 DAYS OF DHUL HIJJAH! [SACRIFICE]

QURBANI/UDHIYAH- SACRIFICING AN ANIMAL IN OBEDIENCE TO ALLAH

Check out the previous post with some amazing tips on how to make the best of these 10 days

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Want to know what udhiyah/Qurbani is? Read this:

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Definition of udhiyah and ruling thereon

What is meant by udhiyah (sacrifice)? Is it obligatory or Sunnah?.

Praise be to Allaah.
The word udhiyah means an animal of the ‘an’aam class (i.e., camel, cow, sheep or goat) that is slaughtered during the days of Eid al-Adha because of the Eid and as an act of worship, intending to draw closer to Allaah thereby.

This is one of the rituals of Islam prescribed in the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), and according to the consensus of the Muslims.

In the Qur’aan:

1 – Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Therefore turn in prayer to your Lord and sacrifice (to Him only)”

[al-Kawthar 108:2]

2 – Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Say (O Muhammad): Verily, my Salaah (prayer), my sacrifice, my living, and my dying are for Allaah, the Lord of the ‘Aalameen (mankind, jinn and all that exists).

He has no partner. And of this I have been commanded, and I am the first of the Muslims”

[al-An’aam 6:162]

The word nusuk (translated here as sacrifice) means sacrifice; this is the view of Sa’eed ibn Jubayr. And it was said that it means all acts of worship, including sacrifice, which is more comprehensive.

3 – Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“And for every nation We have appointed religious ceremonies, that they may mention the Name of Allaah over the beast of cattle that He has given them for food. And your Ilaah (God) is One Ilaah (God Allaah), so you must submit to Him Alone (in Islam). And (O Muhammad) give glad tidings to the Mukhbitoon [those who obey Allaah with humility and are humble from among the true believers of Islamic Monotheism]”

[al-Hajj 22:34]

In the Sunnah:

1 – It was narrated in Saheeh al-Bukhaari (5558) and Saheeh Muslim (1966) that Anas ibn Maalik (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) sacrificed two white rams speckled with black. He slaughtered them with his own hand, said ‘Allaahu akbar’ and put his foot on their necks.”

2 – It was narrated that ‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Umar (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) stayed in Madeenah for ten years, offering sacrifice (every year on Eid).” Narrated by Ahmad, 4935; al-Tirmidhi, 1507; classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Mishkaat al-Masaabeeh, 1475.

3 – It was narrated from ‘Uqbah ibn ‘Aamir (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) shared out sacrificial animals amongst his companions, and ‘Uqbah got a sheep that was six months old. He said, “O Messenger of Allaah, I got a sheep that is six months old.” He said, “Offer it as a sacrifice.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5547.

4 – It was narrated from al-Baraa’ ibn ‘Aazib (may Allaah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Whoever offers a sacrifice after the prayer has completed his rituals (of Eid) and has followed the way of the Muslims.” Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 5545.

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) offered sacrifices, as did his companions (may Allaah be pleased with them). And he said that sacrifice is the way of the Muslims.

Hence the Muslims are unanimously agreed that it is prescribed in Islam, as was narrated by more than one of the scholars.

But they differed as to whether it is Sunnah mu’akkadah (a confirmed Sunnah) or it is obligatory and it is not permissible to omit it.

The majority of scholars are of the view that it is Sunnah mu’akkadah. This is the view of al-Shaafa’i, Maalik and Ahmad according to his most well-known view.

Others were of the view that it is obligatory. This is the view of Abu Haneefah and one of the views narrated from Ahmad. This was also the view favoured by Ibn Taymiyah who said: “This is one of the views narrated in the madhhab of Maalik, or it appears to be the view of Maalik.”

From Risaalat Ahkaam al-Udhiyah wa’l-Dhakaah by Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him).

Shaykh Muhammad ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: “Udhiyah is Sunnah mu’akkadah for the one who is able to do it, so a person should offer the sacrifice on behalf of himself and the members of his household.”

Fataawa Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, 2/661.

REMINDER:

If a person wants to offer an udhiyah, then it is haraam – according to the more correct view – for him to remove anything from his hair or nails until he offers his sacrifice, regardless of whether he offers his sacrifice at the beginning of the time for it, immediately after the Eid prayer, or at the end of the time, i.e., before sunset on the thirteenth of Dhu’l-Hijjah.

That is because of the report narrated by Muslim in his Saheeh (1977) from Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her), who said: The Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said: “Whoever has an animal to sacrifice, when the new moon of Dhu’l-Hijjah appears, let him not remove anything from his hair or nails, until he has offered his sacrifice.”

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May Allah enable us to draw near to Him with obligatory and voluntary acts of worship. Allahumma salli alaa Rasoolullah ameen.

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BOXHILL TALEEM MASJID SISTER’S HIKE 2025!

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BOXHILL TALEEM MASJID SISTER’S HIKE 2025!

Once upon a time, in a tiny town, from a thriving Masjid there emerged 31 brave ladies.

Their mission? Boxhill hike.

PREVIOUSLY… Brothers took a hike in various locations…

So it was time to make it even.

That’s when the Taleem Sister’s Hike was born.

31 LADIES

6 MILES

£10k+ funds raised for Taleem Masjid! MashAllah

Aged 18 to 50+

Diverse ethnic backgrounds

One ummah.

Alhamdulillah we made it.

Humble Beginnings

The day began with Fajr salah. After breakfast, getting ready and packing our bags, we all met at Taleem Masjid before 8am. It was foggy.

After signing the register and getting our lunch packs, we boarded the coach, made duas and drove off. There was no going back…we hit the fast road. On the coach, some of us had a chat. Some of us fell asleep. And some of us were low-key panicking. The journey was smooth and we got there impressively soon, an hour and half or so.

Anxiety and Arrival

As soon as we arrived, the nerves died down and we were excited and ready for the mission. Our driver left us and we walked on. First stop was the cafe. Teas, coffees, toilets… you know the drill. Then we all stood in a uneven circle on the grass and introduced ourselves to each other. We barely remembered each other’s names, so we were assigned numbers instead. We slowly walked over to the viewpoint. At that moment, the selfie queens made themselves known. After the mandatory group photo, we began our hike. Bismillah.

Walk the Talk

We walked and talked, made dua and dhikr, stopped to take pictures, pick flowers and bluebells. It was actually not that bad…save our heavy backpacks. We forgot about the weight and distance as we busied ourselves enjoying good company. Eventually we made it to the big green hill, where we stopped for lunch. Legend has it, the brothers stopped at the exact same place for lunch on their hike a few years back.

After The Picnic

Thirty minutes later, we continued a long steep walk downhill. We stopped to capture the natural beauty in the woods, ginormous trees hundreds of years old. We were fascinated by the rows of bluebells. We watched the bumble bees who came to pollinate the colourful flowers. No doubt, Allah created these all for a purpose, so that we would know that He is The One and only who deserves to be worshipped. He is our Provider, Protector, Sustainer, The Eternal, Most-High, our Lord, The Most Merciful.

Reflection and Lessons

As we weaved between trees, treading through the leafy woods, we reflected on the life of Rasoolullah Muhammad peace be upon him. Recalling the battle of Badr in Ramadan 2AH, in the heat of the day, while fasting, the believers rushed to fulfill Allah’s command. The Muslims were an army of 300 or so, ill-equipped in weapons and cavalry. In contrast, the oppressive pagan Quraish army, topped more than 4x the Muslim army, well-equipped with a hundred horsemen and plentiful armed soldiers. Despite the military disadvantage, with firm faith in Allah the Muslims marched forward bravely, seeking to establish justice. Allah, Our Almighty Creator, supported the Muslims by sending thousands of angels who fought alongside them until they achieved success and victory.

Mission Successful

In the next hour, we marched on, past the lake and finally found ourselves on the level green plains. We laid our mats down and prayed Zuhr. We were soaked in sweat, but satisfied. Alhamdulillah we made it. It was time for a break. The main hike was complete.

After the 4 mile hike, some of us seemed to have lost our marbles…and decided to hike another 2 miles down the steep stairs. We even jumped over the stepping stones in our abayas and dresses, trying hard not to fall into the water. And no, there weren’t any crocodiles, except the angry lady who got annoyed waiting for our large group to pass by.

The Way Home

When we eventually made our way back up the gruelling steep incline, we got ice-cream and water. The clock hit 4pm, and our driver came back to take us home. After boarding the coach, we made duas and tried our best to stay awake for the party. We got to the masjid in ample time, bid the driver farewell and made our way to the top floor for the ceremonial dinner after Asr prayer.

There was chicken biryani, spicy egg curry and tomato salsa salad. It was finally time to go home for a good bath and a long rest. Alhamdulillah.

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Thank You!

Thanks to Taleem Masjid, brother Fraz, all the organisers and volunteers behind it, our lovely hikers, our families, our donors, the coach driver, the kind sister who cooked us a meal and of course, everyone who supported the cause!

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TALEEM MASJID KIDS EID PARTY OVERVIEW AND QUIZ WINNERS

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TALEEM MASJID KIDS EID PARTY- QUIZ WINNERS

TALEEM MASJID held a KIDS EID PARTY to inspire, connect and educate the local Muslim children during spring break. It was a morning of games, fun, quizzes, food, snacks and sports.

The event highlight included Qur’an recitation by some young students of Taleem Masjid Madrasa

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Quiz winners: TEAM B Ahmed, Abdul, Fahima, Nafiah, Amir, Zaid. Well done!

Team A runner up, thanks for playing!

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TALEEM MASJID WOMEN’S EVENT- EVENT OVERVIEW AND QUIZ WINNERS

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TALEEM MASJID WOMEN’S EVENT- QUIZ WINNERS

TALEEM MASJID held a women’s gathering, to inspire, connect and educate the local Muslim women. It was a night of socials, chill, pizza, biryani, cakes, tea, laughter, quizzes, and of course naseeha, dua, dhikr, salah in jamat and lots of smiles!

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Quiz winners: Zainab, Nafiah, Jidatu Nafi, auntie Maryam. Well done!

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TALEEM MASJID WOMEN’S EVENT- FUNDAMENTALS OF A FANTASTIC FAMILY BY DR SIDRA NAEEM

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TALEEM MASJID WOMEN’S EVENT- FUNDAMENTALS OF A FANTASTIC FAMILY BY DR SIDRA NAEEM

Dr Lieutenant Ustadah Sidra Naeem shared her knowledge with us once again at Taleem Masjid. We’re were delighted to host her again. (Jan25)

Her speech on forming a fantastic Muslim family was very insightful.

Her top tips:

Main points to strengthen family bonds:

TIME

and

COMMUNICATION

and

FAITH INSTRUCTION

We should aim to :

Ensure our families are given quality time.

Try to communicate respectfully.

And we learn Islam well and practice and convey it to our families.

You can catch her speech on her channel for the full details.

(women only please 1 )

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LAYLAT-UL-QADR! It might just be tonight! HOW TO SPEND THE NIGHT- last 10 nights Ramadan

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LAYLAT-UL-QADR!

It might just be tonight!

HOW TO SPEND THE NIGHT- Last 10 nights

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!

NOTE: Congregational prayers are being held around Thurrock and Grays, don’t miss out!

Isha and taraweeh prayers:

Taleem Masjid has facilities for men, women and children (families welcome). Special guest Sheikh Qari Abdul Qadir from Algeria, and Ustadh Safwan (UK), and Imam Muhammed Rofu (UK). Sheikh Ayman of Egypt, every Thursday, and other guest Quraa through the week.

(21 Clarence Road, next to Job Centre, Grays, RM17 6QA)

(Wudu/ablution facilities available at Taleem Masjid, and parking in secure car park, arrive earlier)

Grays mosque has facilities for men and boys (in Grays Park, Grays)

Basildon has prayer facilities for families: organised by South Essex Islamic Trust

Stanford le-Hope and Tilbury masjids also have jamaat.

Arrive with wudu (facilities available) and make sure you park responsibly 🙂 (let’s be better neighbours in sha Allah).

Special note: Taleem Masjid is offering daily prayers, jumuah, taraweeh with Sheikh Qari Ayman of Egypt, daily iftar for brothers, weekly sister’s iftars and special community iftar, programmes for women throughout this blessed month, plus tons of Islamic seminars and community events year round. This Masjid is truly fulfilling its purpose of uniting the community in Allah’s cause, and the growing congregation testifies to its benefit.

Prominent shuyukh countrywide are supporting this excellent effort and proudly advocate for Taleem Masjid.

Here’s a message from East London Mosque respected Imam Muzzamil Ahmed.

Here’s a message from respected Shaikh Kazi Ashiqur Rahman.

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DONATE TO TALEEM MASJID TO HELP SECURE THE BUILDING BY APRIL 2025

Please donate generously for Taleem Masjid urgent appeal! Let’s build Masjids upon Tawhid and Qur’an and Sunnah in our town and beyond. May Allah help us spend sincerely in His cause and help us purchase Taleem Masjid swiftly and make it our sadaqah jariyah for generations to come.

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

Please pray for us too 🙂

(References: Qur’an, Sunnah, Tafsir ibn Katheer abridged vol. 10, Darrusalam (pic above), IslamQA)]

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