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Eid-ul-Fitr Khutbah 2009

Administrator on November 20th, 2009

Eid-ul-Fitr 2009 Lecture (Khutba) delivered at Leeds Makkah Mosque by Imam Hafiz Asim.

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Qari Faqir Masoodi reciting Quran at Khatme-Quran mehfil

Administrator on November 12th, 2009

This month of Ramadan, the Khatme-Quran mehfil (the completion of the recitation of the Holy Quran) took place on 29th night of Ramadan (18th September 2009). This ceremony was well attended by nationwide scholars, Nasheed artists and Quran reciters.

In this video, a well renowned qari, Qari Faqir Muhammad Masoodi saheb, is reciting surahs Zumar, Ghashiya and Balad.

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Eid ul-Fitr 2009 – Eid Mubarak

Administrator on September 18th, 2009

Insha-Allah, Eid ul-Fitr will be celebrated on

Sunday, 20 September 2009

Eid ul-Fitr prayer will be held at 10:00am.

Praying facilities are always available for sisters.

On this happy occasion of Eid Makkah Masjid sends its greetings to the entire Muslim community with sincere wishes that Allah would enable us all to enjoy many more such occasions with increased faith, goodness and prosperity.

We pray that we continue worshipping Allah for the rest of the year as we hav done in the month of Ramadan and that we emply the qualities of God-consciousness, devotion, self-sacrifice, discipline, and unity that we have acquired in the month of Ramadan in our daily lives.

Sadqah Fitr
Sadqah Fitr is due before Eid Prayer . Our fasts remain unaccepted unless we pay this sadqa Fitr/ zakat-ul-Fitr

Eid-ul-fitr
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him), a companion of prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) reported that when the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) migrated from Makkah to Madinah, the people of Madinah used to have two festivals. On those two days they had carnivals and festivity. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) asked the Ansaar (the Muslims of Madinah) about it. They replied that before Islam they used to have carnivals on those two joyous days. The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) told them: ‘Instead of those two days, Allah has appointed two other days which are better, the days of Eid-al-Fitr and Eid-al-Adha.’ (Hadith)

Eid-ul-fitr refers to the festival after completion of fasting in the month of Ramadan. This special occasion for Muslims and Muslims show appreciation and gratitude to Allah Almighty that He enabled them to seek His Mercy in the month of Ramadan and complete the obligatoin of fasting that he had imposed on them.
On the morning of Eid-ul-fitr, Muslims throughout the world perform Eid Prayers. A special prayer held to show gratitue to Allah. Below are various actions which are desirable on the day of Eid and some of them are the sunnah of our beloved Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and therefore deserve the appropriate reward for performing them.
**Prepare for personal cleanliness, take care of details of clothing, etc.
**Take a Ghusl (bath) after Fajr.
**Dress up, putting on best clothes available, whether new or cleaned old ones.
**Wear perfurme
**Have breakfast on Eid-al-Fitr before leaving for prayer ground. On **Eid-al-Adha, eat breakfast after the Prayer or after sacrifice if you are doing a sacrifice.
**Pay Sadaqa Fitr before Eid Prayer (minimum amount is £2.50).
**Go to prayer place early.
**Offer Eid Prayer in congregation.
**Use two separate route to and from the prayer ground. Go from one street and to return through another.
**Show happiness and gratification.
**Give charity in abundance.
**Wish and congratulate one another after Eid prayers, by shaking hands and embracing each other.
**Recite the following Takbir on the way to Salaat and until the beginning of Salaat-al-Eid:
Allaho-Akber, Allaho-Akber. La ila-ha ill-lal-lah. Allaho-Akber, Allaho-Akber. Wa-lilahill hamd.

(Allah is great, Allah is great. There is no god but Allah. Allah is great, Allah is great. And all praises are for Allah).

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Open invitation to Leeds-wide communities to break fast with us

Administrator on September 8th, 2009

In the month of Ramadan Muslims fast, which involves refraining from food, drink, smoking and conjugal relations from dawn until sunset for a whole month. Fasting is one of the pillars of Islam and is an act of worship which is designed to bring believers closer to Allah and to rediscover and re-direct themselves and teach self-discipline.

In the spirit of the month of Ramadan during which Muslims fast, Leeds Muslim Council cordially invites the whole community of Leeds to share a meal with us at Leeds Makkah Mosque. This meal, called Iftar, is eaten after sunset and breaks the Muslims’ day long fast.

The management committee of Makkah Mosque, Leeds Muslim Council, has historically been committed to helping achieve harmony within the local community by planning initiatives that actively engage with different community organisations, with the aim of providing opportunities for visitors to explore and share the beauty of Islam.

As Leeds is host to over 60,000 students who come to the city at the beginning of each academic year, the community Iftar dinner is also a welcome to students by Makkah Mosque. It provides an opportunity for the student population of Leeds to learn more about the fasting rituals observed by many of their peers, as well as by many people in the communities in which they will live whilst at Universities . Makkah Mosque is at the heart of the community and is conventially located between both the University of Leeds and Leeds Met.

Last year’s event was a tremedous success and was attended by over 700 people, including Muslims, non-Muslims, students, professionals, businesses, law-enforcements agencies, policians and others.

The Community Iftar will be held on Thursday, 17th September 2009. The program starts at 6:30pm with a short welcome and talk, with the opportunity to ask questions about fasting and the month of Ramadan.

There will then be a tour of the Mosque and a brief explanation of the stunning calligraphy and art work inside the Mosque.

Visitors to the Mosque are asked to respect the Muslim code of dressing modestly.

The Iftar dinner will be served at 7:30pm

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Qari Faqir Muhammad Masoodi – Quranic Recitation

Administrator on September 8th, 2009

This month of Ramadan, Makkah Masjid was blessed with the presence of one of the most renowned qari of our time, Qari Faqir Muhammad Masoodi. He is world famous reciter of Holy Quran and has achieved many awards for his recitations.

In this video he is reciting surahs Noor, Infitar and Lail.

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Imam talks to Yorkshire Evening Post about Ramadan

Administrator on August 30th, 2009

Most people living in Britain will know a Muslim who is fasting during Ramadan, whether a work colleague, a fellow pupil at school or a next door neighbour. Makkah Mosque therfore felt it was important to highlight some of the basic aspects of fasting during Ramadan through the written media in order to give people a better understanding of why Muslims fast during this blessed month.

The Imam of Makkah Masjid, Qari Asim, was interviewed by Aisha Iqbal of the Yorkshire Evening Post on Thursday 27th August 2009.

Following article was published in Yorkshire Evening Post regarding the celebration of the holy month of Ramadan in Leeds.

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Come & Learn the Glorious Qur’an in the blessed month of Ramadan

Administrator on August 22nd, 2009

The Noble Qur’an is the word of God which was revealed in the month of Ramadan to the prophet Mohammed (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) The Glorious Qur’an is a source of guidance inspiration for all mankind and there are many ways in which the Qur’an. It is therefore important that Muslims study and understand the message that the Creator has send to the best of His creation, Man.

Reciting the Qur’an is described in the following Qur’anic verse as a profitable transaction, the profit of which shall never end. This is the case at any time of the year but in Ramadan the recitation and study of the Qur’an has greater status and significance due to many reasons.

Allah says: “Indeed, those who recite the Book of Allah and establish prayer and spend (in His cause) out of what We have provided them secretly and publicly, can expect a transaction (profit) that will never perish. That He may give them in full their rewards and increase for them His bounty. Indeed He is forgiving and most ready to appreciate.” (Surah Fatir:30)

Mother of the Believers, Sayyidah Aisha (may Allah be well pleased with her) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)  said, ‘Read the Qur’an, for verily it will come as an intercessor for its companion on the Day of Judgement.’ [Sahih Muslim]

It is recommended that one finishes a complete recitation of the Qur’an in the month of Ramadan. It is the Sunnah to complete reciting the whole Qur’an once every month.

The great scholars of Islam, the pious predecessors devoted most of their time in Ramadan to reciting and studying the Noble Qur’an. When Ramadan entered, Imam Malik used to leave his study of hadith and devote his total attention to the reading of the Qur’an. Imam Azam Imam Abu Hanifa and Muhammad Ibn Idris Al-Shaf’i would accomplish sixty completions of the Qur’an in Ramadan, all in the form of prayer.

In Makkah Masjid, the recitation of the Holy Qur’an is completed in the Taraweeh prayer (night prayer) every year. It has been a tradition of Madina Jamia Masjid and Makkah Mosque, for the last 25 years, that the key themes contained in a part of the Holy Qur’an that is recited each night is explained to the congregation after the Taraweeh prayer. This tradition was set up by the late Imam professor Shaykh Hafiz Fateh Muhammad (May Allah bless his soul), who fist served as an Imam and khateeb at Madina Jamia Masjid for 20 years and then founded the Makkah Masjid in 2003. This year since the Tarweeh prayer finishes around midnight, it has been decided by the Imams of the Masjid that rather than presenting the meaning and tafseer of the juz (part) of the Glorious Qur’an that is recited each night after the Night (Taraweeh) prayer, the same undertaking will take place after zuhr prayer each day.

Throughout the month of Ramadan, the Qur’anic study circles will be held every day after the Zuhr prayer at 2:15pm. In these Qur’anic study circles, the key theme(s) of each of the juz/sapara/part of the Holy Qur’an will be explained in English and Urdu by the Imams, Qari Asim and Qari Qasim.

Makkah Mosque study circles are open to Muslims and non-Muslims, brothers and sisters who have an interest in learning about Islam.

Ramadan Audio Lectures

1st Ramadan:

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2 Ramadan

O ye who believe! Spend out of (the bounties) We have provided for you, before the Day comes when no bargaining (Will avail), nor friendship nor intercession. Those who reject Faith they are the wrong-doers. (2.254):
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3 Ramadan

Who can be better in religion than one who submits his whole self to Allah, does good, and follows the way of Abraham the true in Faith? For Allah did take Abraham for a friend. (4:125):
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4 Ramadan

O ye who believe! Do your duty to Allah, seek the means of approach unto Him, and strive with might and main in his cause: that ye may prosper. (5:35):
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5 Ramadan

O ye who believe! make not unlawful the good things which Allah hath made lawful for you, but commit no excess: for Allah loveth not those given to excess. (5:87):
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6 Ramadan

It is We Who have placed you with authority on earth, and provided you therein with means for the fulfilment of your life: small are the thanks that ye give (7:10):
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10 Ramadan

Say: If it be that your fathers, your sons, your brothers, your mates, or your kindred; the wealth that ye have gained; the commerce in which ye fear a decline: or the dwellings in which ye delight – are dearer to you than Allah, or His Messenger, or the striving in His cause;- then wait until Allah brings about His decision: and Allah guides not the rebellious (9:24):
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11 Ramadan

The prayer that man should make for good, he maketh for evil; for man is given to hasty (deeds) (17:11):
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13 Ramadan

O mankind! fear your Lord! for the convulsion of the Hour (of Judgment) will be a thing terrible! (21:01):
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15 Ramadan

And the servants of ((Allah)) Most Gracious are those who walk on the earth in humility, and when the ignorant address them, they say, “Peace!” (25:63):
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Ramadan 2009

Administrator on August 21st, 2009

Insha-Allah, the blessed month of Ramadan will start on Saturday 22nd August 2009.

The first taraveeh prayer will be held on 21st August at 10:00 pm.

• Taraveh facilities are provided for sisters.

• Iftari (fasting opening facilities) are provided at the Masjid throughout the month of Ramadan and brothers and sisters are welcomed.
• From 21st – 28th August , the taraweeh prayers would be aired live on Leeds Community Radio.

The Ramadan 2009 timetable is attached below:

For information about the month of Ramadan and fasting: virtues of the month of Ramadhan,  who must observe fast (sawm), who is exempt from fasting, conditions of observing Roza (fasting), what does or does not invalidate a fast (sawm), particular rulings relating to women and fasting etc, please visit Deen Foundation on:   Important Conditions of Fasting and What Invalidates Fasting

May Allah grant us the strength to benefit from this blessed month of Ramadaan and may we take full advantage of these powerful days.

May Allah’s mercy and blessings be with us throughout the Holy month of kindness, brotherhood, sacrifice, patience and mercy, and throughout the year, Inshaa-Allah.

We take this opportunity to wish you, your family, friends and loved ones,
A Blessed Month of Ramadan.

Ramadan Audio Lectures delivered on Radio Islam

Virtues of Ramadan

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Virtues of Ramadan – part 2

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6th Anniversary of Makkah Masjid

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Celebrating Islam

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Quran and its recitation

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Eid ul-Fitr 2008

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A short peom about Ramazaan

Administrator on September 10th, 2008

Following is a short poem about the blessed month of Ramadan by sister Rahila Jabeen from her upcoming collection of short poems book. We pray to Allah Almighty that He accepts her humble efforts and gives her the tawfeeq and enables her to spread the message of Islam in poems and prose. Aameen:

I am a Muslim sister from the local community and would like to share with you some thoughts about the blessed month of Ramadan. Enjoy the poem but I hope you also seriously reflect on its contents.

For all my fellow muslims out there,
Ramzaan mubarak is the message I bear.
Allah has given us another opportunity to fast,
To beg for forgiveness for sins of the past.

As we all know very well,
Closed firmly now are the doors of hell.
But heavens doors are open wide,
Herein will all the believers abide.

So enjoin the good and forbid the evil,
Don not worry about the devil.
He has been restrained but we can not see,
While ramzaan lasts he will not be free.

Perhaps you could utilise this time to analyze and reflect,
How do you treat your elders? Do you give them enough respect?
Do you have any bad habits which you could correct?
Or will you be debating Pakistani politics and who they will elect.

We commit major sins without thinking anymore,
Backbiting about our fellow muslims and what they wore.
Guard that which is between your jaws and that which is between your legs also.
Heaven will be your abode, it will be the place you will go

Ramzaan is the month full of barakah,
Full of blessings, full of rehmah.
Fast, read quran, durood and your prayers,
In the blessings for you will be shares.

When comes ifthari share your food,
Be polite and don`t be rude.
It is sunnah to break your fast with a date,
But do remember the poor who will have nothing on their plate.

Remember to make dua for all women and men
That we live to see this month again.

By sister Rahila Jabeen

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