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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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O mankind! fear your Lord! for the convulsion of the Hour (of Judgment) will be a thing terrible! (21:01):
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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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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.
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.
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Administrator on September 28th, 2008
Insha-Allah, Eid ul-Fitr will be celebrated on
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Eid ul-Fitr prayer will be held at 10:00am.
Praying facilities are always available for sisters.
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
Administrator on September 3rd, 2008
During the blessed month of Ramadan, courses will be held to learn the fundamental teachings of Islam. These courses will be held on weekends between Asr and Maghrib prayers. The contents of these courses includes: Purification and Cleanliness, Rulings of Fasting, and How to Pray.
These courses are open to brothers and sisters. After the course, Iftari will be provided at the Masjid to open the fast.
For further details, see the poster below:
Administrator on August 30th, 2008
Insha-Allah, the blessed month of Ramadan will start on 1st September 2008.
The first taraveeh prayer will be held on 31st August at 9:45pm.
The Ramadan 2008 timetable is attached below:
Administrator on October 26th, 2007
Eid-ul-Fitr 2007 Lecture (Khutba) delivered at Leeds Makkah Mosque by Imam Hafiz Asim.
Who gains from our acts of worship: Allah or His servant? Why are we ordered to pray, fast, give charity and be good to other human beings? For whose benefit the rules and laws are set down?
The prescribed acts of worship seek to strengthen our relationship with the Lord of the Heavens and the Earth so that we attain inner peace and are in harmony with ourselves and our surroundings. When the relationship is strengthened, a Muslim’s outlook on life changes and he surrenders himself to the will of Allah and Allah showers His blessings on him abundantly. Eid-ul-Fitr is a day when Allah showers His blessings on Muslims for completing the fasts and performing additional virtuous deeds during the month of Ramadan.
Administrator on October 18th, 2007
Making duas (in Arabic & Urdu) and supplicating to Allah Almighty after the completion of the Holy Quran in taraweh prayers, on the 27th night (Layla-tul-Qadr) of the holy month of Ramadan 2007.
