Ramadaan Taqweem 2016

Ramadan Taqweem 2016

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Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 2016

Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 2016

RAMADAN & SHAWWAL 1437 (2016)

The first day of Ramadan will be Monday, June 6, 2016 and Eid al-Fitr on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, insha'Allah.

"O you who believe, fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may (learn) self-restraint." Qur’an 2: 183

The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) recognizes astronomical calculation as an acceptable Shar’i method for determining the beginning of lunar months including the months of Ramadan and Shawwal. FCNA uses Makkah al-Mukarrama as a conventional point and takes the position that the conjunction must take place before sunset in Makkah and moon must set after sunset in Makkah.

On the basis of this method, the dates of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr for the year 1437 AH are established as follows:

1st of Ramadan will be on Monday, June 6, 2016

1st of Shawwal will be on Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Ramadan 1437 AH:

The Astronomical New Moon is on Sunday, June 5, 2016, at 3:00 Universal Time (6:00 a.m. Makkah time). Sunset at Makkah on June 5 is at 7:01 p.m., while moonset is at 7:23 p.m. Moon is born before sunset in Makkah and moonset is after sunset. Therefore, first day of Ramadan 1437 is on Monday, June 6, 2016, insha'Allah. First Tarawih prayer will be on Sunday night.

Eid al-Fitr 1437 AH:

The Astronomical New Moon is on Monday, July 4, 2016, at 11:01 Universal Time (2:01 p.m. on July 4, Makkah time). On July 4, sunset at Makkah is 7:07 p.m. and moonset is at 7:04 p.m. Moon is born before sunset in Makkah and moonset is before sunset. Therefore, first day of Shawwal 1437 is not on July 5, but is on Wednesday, July 6, 2016, insha'Allah.

May Allah (swt) keep us on the right path, and accept our fasting and prayers. Ameen.

Source: http://www.fiqhcouncil.org/node/77

Tarawih, Classes, iftar during Ramadan 2016

Tarawih, Classes, iftar during Ramadan 2016

Taraweeh Information: 

Isha and Taraweeh time:  (9:45 p.m. ) entire of the Month of Ramadan.

A Number of Rak'ats: 20 of Taraweeh, 3 witr with dua qunoot. It is encouraged to stay and complete the prayer with the Imam until he has finished because  the prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "Whoever prays qiyam (night prayer) with the imam until he finishes , it will be recorded that he spent the night in qiyam (night prayer).".  It is only a few, which the nights, the wise person  makes the most of before they are gone. However, if you have to leave, then you can pray 8 Raka with the Imam and pray witr in your home.

 

Ramadan Classes:

 

Children class: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:00 PM to 7:45 PM

 

Adult class: Saturday and Sunday after Zuhr (noon) prayer, Qur'an, Tajweed.

 

Iftar info: InshaAllah, we will have Iftar at ICBG every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
If you are interested in sponsoring a night or donating any particular items, contact Imam Sedin at the office. Our Iftar meeting is going to be Saturday, June 4th after Maghreb prayer.

 

Ramadanukum Mubarak InshAllah! 

The Final Sermon of Prophet Muhammad

The Final Sermon of Prophet Muhammad

1426 years ago Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) delivered this sermon on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah, 10 AH on the foot of Mount Arafah.

After praising and thanking Allah he said:

O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and take these words to those who could not be present here today. 

O People, just as you regard this month, this day, this city as Sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust. Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your Lord, and that He will indeed reckon your deeds. Allah has forbidden you to take usury (interest), therefore all interest obligation shall henceforth be waived. Your capital, however, is yours to keep. You will neither inflict nor suffer any inequity. Allah has Judged that there shall be no interest and that all the interest due to Abbas ibn ‘Abd’ul Muttalib (Prophet’s uncle) shall henceforth be waived…

Beware of Satan, for the safety of your religion. He has lost all hope that he will ever be able to lead you astray in big things, so beware of following him in small things.

O People, it is true that you have certain rights with regard to your women, but they also have rights over you. Remember that you have taken them as your wives only under Allah’s trust and with His permission. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers. And it is your right that they do not make friends with any one of whom you do not approve, as well as never to be unchaste.

O People, listen to me in earnest, worship Allah, say your five daily prayers (Salah), fast during the month of Ramadan, and give your wealth in Zakat. Perform Hajj if you can afford to.

All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over black nor a black has any superiority over white except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim which belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not, therefore, do injustice to yourselves.

Remember, one day you will appear before Allah and answer your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.

O People, no prophet or apostle will come after me and no new faith will be born.Reason well, therefore, O People, and understand words which I convey to you. I leave behind me two things, the Qur’an and my example, the Sunnah and if you follow these you will never go astray.

All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again; and may the last ones understand my words better than those who listen to me directly. Be my witness, O Allah, that I have conveyed your message to your people.

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