Ayah of the Month:
Kind speech and forgiveness are better than charity followed by injury. And Allah is Free of need and Forbearing.
Surah Baqarah, Verse 263 (2:263)
Hadith of the Month:
Whoever fasts one day of Sha’baan, just for the sake of God’s reward will enter the heaven.
Imam Ali ar-Ridha (p)
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Whoever fasts three days of Sha’baan and connects these days to the month of Ramadan, God will reward him for two complete months.
Sha’baan is a month of tremendous spiritual opportunity. It serves as a bridge between the sacred Rajab and the blessed Ramadan, encouraging reflection, repentance, and rejuvenation of faith. By dedicating oneself to worship, charity, and self-improvement, one can transform Sha’baan into a meaningful prelude to Ramadan. May Allah grant us the ability to make the most of this blessed month and allow us to enter Ramadan with purified hearts and renewed intentions. Ameen. Insha’Allah, the holy month of Ramadan will dawn on us in a few days. Every single day of this month is incomparable to any other month. It indeed surpasses all months in merits and favors. In this holy month, Allah considers the fast-observers as His special guests. More to follow in next month. Just a reminder that whoever has lapse (qada) fasts or need to pay the kaffara must do so prior to start of this holy month. Also, fasting the last three days of Sha’baan and connecting with Ramadan has unmatched and unlimited blessings. So, take advantage of this great month that is on the corner.
Announcements:
Executive Committee
As I had informed the community regarding the formation of the Executive committees to help the board accomplish many more objectives which otherwise keep getting either delayed or not accomplished. Please reach out to the respective members of this vital group if you want to help in any way. These include activities relating to membership drives, fundraising, construction and maintenance, etc.
Carpet Fundraiser
We were able to successfully have a funfilled spontaneous donation event to generate funds to purchase new carpeting for the prayer hall. This is a special carpet designed for the use of prayer halls and used extensively at masajid. The board will fill you in soon, insha’Allah, regarding the design and colors selected for the center. A big thanks to all who participated in this valuable effort. Special shout out to Br. Amjad for his auctioneering skills. For those who have pledged please reach out to any one of the board member.