Event regarding Isra and Miraj & Shab Bar’at
Administrator on July 28th, 2009
Makkah Masjid is pleased to invite you to an event regarding the miraculous night journey to the heavens of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) (the Isra and Miraj) and the night of deliverance (Shab Bar’at (Laylatul Barah), the 15th night of the Islamic month of Sha’ban).
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The actual night of Laylatul-bara’ah/Shab Bar’at this year falls on Thursday 6th August. It is sunnah to fast on the 15th day of the Islamic month of Sha’ban, which will fall on Friday 7th August 2009.
Insha’Allah, there will be a gathering at Makkah Masjid after Maghrib prayer on Thursday 6th August. Talks will be given about the practice of the beloved Prophet of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) on Shab Bar’at/Laylatul-bara’ah and the significance of this night will be explored.
Key features of the event include:
- A presentation by a delegation from Indonesia regarding their experience of Islam in Britain, and how it compares to the way Islam is practiced in Indonesia.
- The two speakers are: Muhammad Ata Fauzi (The Chairman of Leeds-Indonesian Muslim Society) and Piet Hizbullah Khaidir (The Chairperson of Muhammadiyah Youth Movement-Central Board, Indonesia, and The Former Chairman of Leeds-Indonesian Muslim Society).
- A presentation by 1st Ethical on zakah – its purpose, significance and method of paying. Given that the month of fasting is approaching in which a large majority of Muslims pay their zakah, it is important to learn about the rules and principles governing the fulfillment of this Islamic duty.
- Talks in English and Urdu.
- Nasheeds from children – Children’s programme shall start at 2pm.
Time: 3:00 – 5:30pm.
Date: Sunday 2nd August 2009
Sisters monthly study cirle will also be on zakat this Saturday 1 August 2009 after zuhr prayer at 2.30pm.
