Mosque for the Praising of Allah

For That “Covered Girl” Look!!!

A Fashion Show for Women Only

February 13, 2010

6:00-8:00 PM

Islamic Society of Boston

Cultural Center

100 Malcolm X Blvd

Roxbury, MA 02120

$20  Ticket

For information and registration contact us

info@MosquePraiseAllah.com

617 304-1919 * 617 442-2805

Community Focus on Healthy Marriage

A Weekend Marriage & Family Seminar

Presenter:  Dr. Aneesah Nadir, MSW, PhD,

Marriage & Family Educator

Guest Presenters:  Dr. Jimmie Jones

Imam Abdullah T. Faaruuq

Br. Abrigal Forrester

A must For: Single and Married Men & Women 16 years old and up

Topics:

· Challenges Facing Married Muslims

· Purpose of Marriage

· Marriage in the Qur’an and the Prophetic Tradition

· Love, Mercy & Tranquility in the Prophetic Tradition

· So you think you’re ready for marriage….

· Now that you are married…..

· Staying married…..

· Skills, Tips and Tools for a healthy marriage

Friday February 12, 2009 6:30-9:00pm and

Saturday February 13, and 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM

Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center

100 Malcolm X Blvd. Roxbury MA 02119

Registration Fee: $40 Couples; $25 Individuals

To reserve your seat or more info contact:

info@MosquePraisAllah.com

or call 617-442 2805

Brought to you by: Society for Islamic Brotherhood

in Cooperation with

MANA’s Healthy Marriage Initiative

(A program of the Muslim Alliance in North America &

the Islamic Social Services Association-USA)

Is it not high time that as Muslims we resolve to work towards Allah ’s cause and start the Islamic New Year on a pious tone?

According to Local Moon Sighting Islamic New Year: 1431 AH  – (Friday,  18th December 2009)

AND 10th Muharram 1431 AH (The Day of Ashurah) – Sunday, 27th December 2009

Download or read PDF document online

> What are the virtues of the month of Muharram and fasting

>  Aashooraa Condensed

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Facts & Misconceptions

Article by: Mufti Taqi Usmani

Facts About Muharram

• Muharram is one of the four sacred Months out of twelve. The other being Dhul-Qa’dah, Dhul-Hijjah,and Rajab.
• These four months have been sacred since the creation of universe – as told by Allah Subhana Watala in the Quran.
• After Ramadan, fasting in the month of Muharram is most rewardable.
• Muharram is a sacred month NOT because the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (saw) was martyred in this month. It is sacred because Allah made it sacred along with three other months and told us about it in the Quran.

• Fasting on the 10th Muharram i.e. Ashura was obligatory on the Muslims before the fasts of Ramadan were made obligatory.
• Fasting on the 10th of Muharram expiates the sins of the previous year.
• Musa (as) and the Bani Israel were saved from the Pharaoh by the parting of the sea on 10th Muharram.
• Prophet Musa (as) as a sign of gratitute to Allah used to fast on the day of Ashura and Jews did the same.
• Prophet Muhammad (saw) on hearing the fast of Musa (as) also ordered the Muslims to fast on this day and himself did the same.
• Prophet Muhammad (saw) decided to fast on 9th Muharram as well to differentiate from the Jews but he passed away before he could do so.

• This is the day Prophet Adam (as) was created
• This is the day when Allah accepted the repentance of Adam (as)
• This is the day when Ibrahim (as) was born.
• This is the day the Qayamat (doomsday) will occur. (From hadiths we know Qayamat will occur on a friday, but does not specify which month)
• Whoever baths of Ashura will never get ill.
• Muharram is an evil or unlucky month.( due to the battle of Karbala)
• Marriages should not be held in Muharram.

All of the above are misconceptions based on unauthentic traditions. This misconception can be easily removed by the fact that on the exact same day Husain (ra) was martyred, years ago Prophet Musa as and his followers were saved from Pharaoh, which is why Prophet Muhammad saw observed the fast on Ashura and ordered the Muslims to do the same. The day can not be lucky or unlucky at the same time.

• Companion Umar Farooq (ra) succumbed to his injuries and attained Martyrdom on the 1st of Muharram, 23 AH (After Hijri)
• Grandson of Prophet Muhammad (saw) Hussain ibn Ali (ra) along with most of his family members was martyred in the desert of Kerbala in Iraq on the 10th of Muharram.

Authentic Ibadaat (Worship) of Muharram

• Fasting in Muharram (any day)
• Fasting on 10th Muharram and combining it with the fast of 9th Muharram to distinguish from the Jews.

• Preparing special dishes meals in Muharram.
• Holding lamentation and mourning ceremonies in the memory of martyrdom of Sayyidna Husain (ra)
• Cursing the companions.
• Wearing black clothes and starving and refusing to drink in memory of Husain (ra)

All these are deviant practices which go against the basic teachings of Quran and Prophet Muhammad (saw) He said “”He is not from our group who slaps his checks, tears his clothes and cries in the manner of the people of jahiliyyah.” (Sahih Bukhari)
Sayyidna Husain ra before his demise advised his beloved sister Sayyidah Zainab, ra, not to mourn over his death in this manner. He said, “My dear sister! I swear upon you that in case I die you shall not tear your clothes, nor scratch your face, nor curse anyone for me or pray for your death.” (Al-Kamil, ibn Kathir vol. 4 pg. 24)

It is evident from this advice of Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu, that this type of mourning is condemned even by the blessed person for the memory of whom these mourning ceremonies are held. Every Muslim should avoid this practice and abide by the teachings of the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, and his beloved grand child Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu.

May Allah show us the right path & let us follow His Beloved Rasool (saw) ! And bless you and your family, and protect the ummah!

Eid around the world and in Boston -> video & pictures

Video – Eid-ul-Adha around the world/Boston 1430 (Nov09)

Getting Ready for Pray

Pictures – click image to see large version

Jakarta

Nigeria

Bangladesh

Eid Pray

Mecca

Ivory Coast

Palestine

Kyrgyzstan

China

We would like to invite the Muslim Community to join us in Boston’s Annual Eid ul-Adha Salah (pray)
> When: Friday, Nov. 27th. First Takbeers at 7:30am, Prayer will be performed 8:30am
> Where: Reggie Lewis Athletic Center, 1350 Tremont Street, Boston. Across the street from the ISBCC.

> What is Eid ul-Adha ? Click here to read article

Eid Mubarak

Be Patient and Allah (SWT) will be with you

What: A Free Workshop about Discrimination, and being questioned by FBI/law enforcement.
Where: at the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, 100 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury
When: Friday, Nov. 20th, 7pm (Please be on time)

What to do if you are questioned or approached by the FBI, the Police or other Law enforcement?

What to do if you feel discriminated against at work? Or in housing? Or if your children are harassed in school? How can you identify discrimination?

What to do if you are stopped at the airports and questioned for a long time?

This workshop will train you on your rights in the situations above and many more.

Also, there will be lawyers there from whom you can get free 1-on-1 advice if you want to ask them private questions about your situation

Brought to you by Muslim American Society of Boston (MAS Boston), New England Muslim Bar Association (NEMBA), North American Somali Students Union (NASSU), African Community Economic Development of New England (ACEDONE), Somali Development Center (SDC).  Workshop is given by the Asian Law Caucus.

Islamic Council of New England Conference on Saturday, Oct 17, 2009

24th Annual Conference

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In The Name of Allah , The Gracious, The Merciful
Our Wonderful Day is Here!

Eid Mubarak

We would like to invite the whole Muslim Community to join us in Boston’s Annual Eid ul Fitr Salah.

ON
> Sunday September 20, 2009 at 7:30 am

@ Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center 1350 Tremont St. Roxbury, MA

Eid Mubarak

Be Patient and Allah will be with you

Boston’s Annual Salat Eid ul Fitr Prayer

To be held at the :
Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center 1350 Tremont St. Roxbury, MA

ON
> Sunday September 20, 2009 at 7:30 am
OR
> Monday September 21, 2009 at 7:30 am

Depending on the sighting of the Crescent Moon

Insha Allah , the Date will be announced Saturday evening after 9:00 pm here on our web site:
Or you can also call  (617) 442-2805 after 9:00 pm Saturday, September 19th

Eid Mubarak

Be Patient and Allah will be with you