AL-MAQASID WEEKLY | MARCH 12, 2024
Ramadan Mubarak!
May Allah fill this Ramadan with blessings, mercy, and openings. Please keep Al-Maqasid in your prayers during this special month.
Ramadan 2024 RESOURCE Library
Please join us in this most generous month as we reconnect our hearts to the Qur'an in seeking the Contentment and Noble Countenance of Allah, the Almighty, with the following programs:
- Daily Reading of the Qur'an* - 1:35 PM-2:35 PM - In Arabic for 30 minutes and English translation for 30 minutes.
- Rawha* - 5:30 PM-6:30 PM - On Sundays to Thursdays, Shaykh Yahya will go over the book, “Etiquette with the Quran” by Imam al-Nawawi and translated by Shaykh Musa Furber. On Fridays and Saturdays, Ustadh Amjad will go over the book,”The Ramadan Lessons” by Habib Muhammad al-’Aydarus.
- Tarawih - Starting at 9:15 PM in the first 10 days, 9:30 PM in the second 10 days, and 9:45 PM in the last 10 days.
- Daily Reminders (Khatiras)* - After 8 raka'ats of Tarawih; 45 minutes after the start of Tarawih.
- Community Iftars - Every Friday.
- Hadra Badriyya* - Thursday 3/28/24 at 3:15 AM - Community suhur followed by recitation of the Hadra Badriyya.
- Battle of Badr Commemoration* - Thursday 3/28/24 - Reminders from our teachers after Asr commemorating the historic event which took place on the 17th day of Ramadan.
- I’tikaf - Sunday 3/31/24 - Wednesday 4/10/24 - During the last 10 nights of Ramadan we will have nightly programs starting at 1:30 AM including Salat at-Tasbih, Dars (lesson), Qiyam al-Layl
- Community Qiyam - Saturday 4/6/24 - 27th night of Ramadan starting at 1:30 AM
- Khatm of the Qur'an in Tarawih - Monday 4/8/24 (29th night of Ramadan)
- Khatm of the Qur'an from the Daily Reading* - Tuesday 4/9/24
*For those who cannot attend in person, the gathering will be broadcast online at : www.mixlr.com/almaqasid
Wayfarers to God: A Sister’s Series on Suluk
with Sayyida nejma davis
May Allah bless and increase all who joined our first Al-Maqasid Sisters Gathering, and all those who intended to be there. InshaAllah, these monthly gatherings will continue after Ramadan.
We pray that Allah continues facilitating our gatherings in pursuit of knowledge for His sake. May He make these gatherings a source of enlightenment, growth, and spiritual nourishment for all involved.
'Wayfarers to God: A Sister’s Series on Suluk' by Habib Ali Al-Jifri, facilitated by Sayyida Nejma Davis, serves as a comprehensive guide for all those on a journey of Spiritual Wayfaring or Suluk. Rooted in principles of self-reflection and sincere effort, this lecture series gently navigates the intricacies of understanding the nafs (ego) and the detrimental impact it can have. Habib Ali Al-Jifri sheds light on the path to liberating oneself from the nafs, delving into the exploration of base desires, evil inclinations, and diseases of the heart. His approach resonates deeply, permeating the soul and igniting a call to action.
Welcome Ramadan Event
Welcome to the Ramadan Event at Malv. MashaAllah, this was a beautiful event hosted by all the local Masajid for the greater community in preparation for the blessed month of Ramadan.
May Allah bless us with strength, patience, and guidance to make the most of this Ramadan, and may He accept all our prayers and good deeds during this sacred month. Amin
Monthly Family Dinners
Alhamdulillah, last Friday marked a special occasion as we gathered for our inaugural family dinner. These intimate gatherings aim to provide a beautiful opportunity for our community members, both young and old, to come together in a relaxed atmosphere, share conversation, and break bread. Looking ahead, we envision these gatherings as moments to extend warm welcomes to new families, showcase upcoming community events, and foster stronger bonds among us.
Moving forward, these gatherings will take place on the last Friday of each Gregorian month, starting from April 26th. May Allah continue to shower His blessings upon our community gatherings, uniting us in purpose, fortifying our resolve, and enveloping our endeavors with His abundant blessings. Amin
This weekly Majlis includes a recitation of the prophetic biography in poetry form followed by a counsel intended to connect the listener to the Prophet ﷺ and his teachings. The more we know about his life, character, and way, the more we will come to love and follow the one beloved to Allah.
Please note that during the month of Ramadan, there will be no Mawlid gatherings. Our regular weekly Al-Maqasid programming will resume after Eid InshāAllah
Preparing Our Hearts for Ramadan - Yahya Rhodus
Don't enter this blessed month with any resentment in your heart towards anyone. Be extremely cautious during these days.
Embracing the Challenge of Ramadan - Amjad Tarsin
It is extremely important for us to deeply reflect upon the wisdom that Allah has placed within fasting, as this great pillar of Islam is fast approaching in the most blessed month of Ramadan.
Spreading the light - Abdullah Davis
Sahl ibn Sa’d reported: The Prophet ﷺ said, “By Allah, that Allah guides a man through you is better for you than a herd of expensive red camels.” (Sahih Muslim)
Embracing Gratitude: reflecting on Gatherings of Goodness - Muhammad davis
Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet ﷺsaid, “Allah Almighty said: O son of Adam, if you remember Me in solitude, I will remember you in solitude. If you remember Me in a gathering, I will remember you in a gathering greater than the one in which you remembered Me.”
The weekly Jumu'a, or Friday, Congregational prayer is live streamed from Al-Maqasid from 12:15pm-1:10pm.
Attaining Your Ramadan Intentions- Yahya Rhodus
“We want to be people of determination. We want to be people of commitment. We want to be people of purpose.”
With the most blessed month of Ramadan only days away, Yahya Rhodus emphasizes the importance of having resolution after making one’s Ramadan intentions. He first explains what is meant by ‘resolution’ in this context and then discusses the major reasons why people give up on what they set out to do.
“When one of you breaks his fast, let him break it with dates for they are blessed. If they are not found, let him break it with water for it is pure.”
The Quran & the Prophet ﷺ: Introduction
There is no better way to learn about the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ than to study what the Lord of the heavens and earth has mentioned about him in His Book. These sessions will explore the topic of the Quran and the Prophet ﷺ, highlighting the centrality of connecting to him ﷺ. It is commonly said the name of the Prophet Musa ﷺ is mentioned more than the name of the Prophet Muhammad—which is true—but what is often overlooked is that Allah speaks directly to the Prophet ﷺ in the second person throughout the Quran. We will explore some of these verses as well as those that indicate the great stature and special characteristics given to our Prophet by Allah ﷻ. Finally, we will take a brief look into some aspects of how the Prophet ﷺ was a walking Quran.
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