Eid-ul-Fitr 1437/2016! Wednesday 6th july 2016- Congregational prayer in Thurrock, at Grays Mosque, and other venues, men and women invited

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Bismillah

Eid-ul-Fitr 1437/2016! Wednesday 6th july 2016- Congregational prayer in Thurrock, at Grays Mosque, and other venues, men and women invited

Asalamu alaykum.

By His Mercy, Allah 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 Wednesday 5th July 2016, 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- 9:00 AM, IN SHA ALLAH, MEN AND WOMEN INVITED, SEPARATE FACILITIES IN SHA ALLAH. (IF THE WEATHER IS GOOD otherwise 3 jamah in Mosque for men only 830, 930, 1030am *)

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

(*Alternative prayer hall for men and women, 845am at PARK INN BY RADISSON THURROCK, HIGH ROAD, NORTH STIFFORD, GRAYS, RM16 5UE, IN THE BLENHEIM SUITE)

E I D AL F I T R 1 4 3 7 !

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.

Seasonal reminder- Departure of an old friend, Ramadan, arrival of Eid-ul-fitr, Etiquettes, prayer and more

The Ruling and Sunnah’s of Eid

Description of Eid prayer

When should zakat-al-fitr be paid

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 AND REMIND EACH OTHER, ALLAHUMMA SALLI ALAA MUHAMMAD! AMIN

WE LOVE ALLAH! Alhamdulillah

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LAYLAT-UL-QADR! It might just be tonight!!!!

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asalamu alaykum!

BISMILLAH

LAYLAT-UL-QADR! It might just be tonight!!!!

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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 last 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!

This Ramadan Revival 2016, the sheikh reminded us to ensure and strive to purify our earnings, make them Halal, so that our dua’s may be answered.
We must direct our worship to Allah alone, as He is our only Rabb, Protector, Creator, Sustainer, and He alone deserves the right to be worshipped.
Let’s make our intention pure for Allah alone:

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 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)

What is Islam EXHIBITION -DROP IN THIS SUNDAY- The Truth- mini exhibition for non-Muslims at Ramadan Revival 2016

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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:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ramadan-revival-2016-tickets-25951449484?aff=es2

or click the orange button on the left (register)

Spread the word!

MAY ALLAH MAKE US SINCERE AND SUCCESSFUL, WASALLALLAHU ALAA NABIYINAA MUHAMMAD AMIN.

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LAYLAT-UL-QADR this Ramadan!

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LAYLAT-UL-QADR this Ramadan!

asalamu alaykum!

BISMILLAH

‘A’isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) used to exert himself in devotion during the last ten nights to a greater extent than at any other time. (sahih muslim)

We are now in Ramadan 18th. Subhanallah

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful

[QUR’AN CHAPTER 97, ENGLISH INTERPRETATION]

How to observe laylatul Qadr: click here

Rasoolullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam taught ‘Aisha radi Allahu anhaa what to say on laylat-ul-qadr (see image below):

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 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)

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MUSLIM FAMILY EVENT -RAMADAN REVIVAL 26 JUNE 2016 2-5PM -ALL WELCOME!

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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

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:

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.

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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!

We’re blessed, but deprived…

June 19, 2016June 14, 2016Thurrock Muslim Community- thurrockmuslims.comLeave a comment

In the name of Allah.

Who doesn’t have a smartphone/tablet/laptop/electronic gadget of some sort today?

In fact, many of us probably have one of these, or one of each, or even more than one of each…

Yes, so Alhamdulillah, we’re blessed with these fabulous gadgets that we use for hours on end.

We have all the time to use our digital darlings, but we’re deeply deprived.

Why?

Because which of us doesn’t have a Qur’an application on our devices, or a means to access it via WiFi or internet, but we chose to avoid it.

We have the time to make consecutive phone calls and messages. Minutes turn to hours. Granted, we’re busy- but we’ve got five, ten, fifteen minutes to spare to update our social media accounts, to browse the web, to take selfies…

When will we decide to read a verse or two of the Qur’an? It’s not that we don’t have time for it, it’s that we won’t make time for it…

Don’t we know what we’re missing out on? Our hearts are heavy, our minds are overwhelmed, our problems are many, yet we have the solutions, in the Qur’an. If only we would read.

The Qur’an is a healing, guidance and a mercy for the believers. Please read a few lines from Surah Ar-Rahman.

أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم

Surat Ar-Raĥmān (The Beneficent)سورة الرحمن


	1	الرَّحْمَـٰنُ The Most Gracious (Allah)!

	2	عَلَّمَ الْقُرْآنَ He has taught (you mankind) the Qur’an (by His Mercy).

	3	خَلَقَ الْإِنسَانَ He created man.

	4	عَلَّمَهُ الْبَيَانَ He taught him eloquent speech.

	5	الشَّمْسُ وَالْقَمَرُ بِحُسْبَانٍ The sun and the moon run on their fixed courses (exactly) calculated with measured out stages for each (for reckoning).

	6	وَالنَّجْمُ وَالشَّجَرُ يَسْجُدَانِ And the herbs (or stars) and the trees both prostrate themselves (to Allah – See V.22:18) (Tafsir Ibn Kathir)

	7	وَالسَّمَاءَ رَفَعَهَا وَوَضَعَ الْمِيزَانَ And the heaven: He has raised it high, and He has set up the Balance.

	8	أَلَّا تَطْغَوْا فِي الْمِيزَانِ In order that you may not transgress (due) balance.

	9	وَأَقِيمُوا الْوَزْنَ بِالْقِسْطِ وَلَا تُخْسِرُوا الْمِيزَانَ And observe the weight with equity and do not make the balance deficient.

	10	وَالْأَرْضَ وَضَعَهَا لِلْأَنَامِ And the earth: He has put down (laid) for the creatures.

	11	فِيهَا فَاكِهَةٌ وَالنَّخْلُ ذَاتُ الْأَكْمَامِ Therein are fruits and date-palms producing sheathed fruit-stalks (enclosing dates).

	12	وَالْحَبُّ ذُو الْعَصْفِ وَالرَّيْحَانُ And also corn, with (its) leaves and stalk for fodder, and sweet-scented plants.

	13	فَبِأَيِّ آلَاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ Then which of the Blessings of your Lord will you both (jinn and men) deny?

Allah grant us the tawfiq to read, ponder and act on His noble Book. May Allah save us from the devil’s plots. Allahumma salli alaa Muhammad sallallahu alayhi wasallam. Ameen

JazakAllah khair.

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