The blessed month of Rabi-Ul-Awwal, the third month of the Islamic calendar has dawned upon us. As per previous years, a number of events will be organised by Leeds Makkah Masjid and Deen Foundation during this month.
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Administrator on November 11th, 2011
Leeds Makkah Masjid invites you to the Caring for the Local Community event which is being held as part of the National Inter Faith Week 2011. The event will be held 20th November 2011 between 1-4pm.
The Muslim community, like other faith communities, has a long history of contributing to social action and is able to impact on areas of high social needs, respond to local priorities, increase volunteering and has a history of working in the spirit of localism.
Event Partners
As part of this event, Makkah Masjid will bring together faith communities and local civil and business partners. The event partners include:
- members of the following institutions: Baab Ul Ilm, Iqra centre and Abu Hurairah Masjid
- people from across other faiths including members of All Hallows church and members of faith forums in Leeds;
- local businesses, including Co-Op superstore.
Event Activities
The activities shall include:
- Young people from across the communities visiting the elderly, serving tea and coffees, listening to their experiences and sharing experiences with them;
- Collecting Food for the homeless and those in desperate need; and
- Workshops & discussions.
The workshops & discussions will cover the following topics:
(i) Caring for the community in the Muslim faith
(ii) Volunteerism
(iii) Youth engagement/disengagement
(iv) Nature, Art & Well-being
The event will be open to people of all faiths and no faiths. Everyone who is interested in the role and contribution of faith in society is welcome.
Administrator on November 7th, 2011
We invite you to a course on “Jinns, Black Magic and Mental Health”, organised by Leeds Makkah Masjid and Deen Foundation.
Dates: Sunday 20th November and Sunday 27 November 2011
Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm
Venue: Makkah Masjid, 36 Thornville Road Leeds LS6 1JY
Brothers and sisters are welcome.
In order to receive updates from the mosque, please register yourselves by texting “LMM” to 07572 201 201.
Administrator on November 5th, 2011
The recent economic crisis has affected everyone but there are some that have been affected more than others. It has left many Britons struggling to make ends meet. As a result homeless and refugees have been affected even more so.
Leeds Makkah Masjid, Deen Foundation, Young Minds and Woodsley Community Centre is therefore running a Food Campaign between 1-November 2011- 31 December 2011.
Caring for those in need is at the heart of Islamic teachings. The Glorious Qur’an describes righteous people as those who, ‘…feed the poor, the orphans and the captives out of the love of God, saying, “We only feed you for the sake of God Alone; we seek from you neither reward nor thanks.”’ (76:8-9)
After the Holy Qur’an, the Prophetic actions (Sunnah) and sayings (Ahadith) are the most important guidance for Muslims. When the Prophet (peace be upon him) was asked “What sort of deeds or (what qualities of) Islam are good?” The Prophet (peace be upon him) replied, ‘To feed (the poor) and greet those whom you know and those whom you do not Know’ [Bukhari]
Further, the Prophet (peace be upon him) has said:
“He is not a Muslim who eats his fill when his neighbour goes hungry.” [Bayhaqi]
“Visit the sick, feed the hungry and liberate those in bondage.” [Bukhari]
Islam emphasizes the need to bring relief to people suffering from difficulties. As a result, Leeds Makkah Masjid, Deen Foundation, Young Minds and Woodsley Community Centre have partnered with a number of local and regional charities to provide food to those in need. Food is donated by local people and businesses which is distributed amongst the homeless and refugees and also given to charities that specialise in this area.
On Sunday 20th November, trips will be organised to various organisations/charities for people to see the impact of their contribution on those who are in desperate need.
Join us by donating a few items of food this winter and increase your reward bank.
Administrator on November 4th, 2011
Takbir al-Tashriq
Allah says in the Noble Quran, “Celebrate the praises of God during the Appointed Days…” [Surah Baqara: 203] The Qur’anic exegetes explain that the phrase ‘appointed days’ is referring to the days of tashriq
The takbir al-tashriq is an invocation and it wajib (compulsory) to say once and Sunnah to say it 3 times, out loud for men, immediately after performing each obligatory (fard) prayer starting from the Fajr prayer on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah(in one’s resident country) up to the Asr prayer five days later (13th of Dhul Hijjah). This includes the Friday congregational prayer if it falls within these days.
Women should say the takbir in a soft voice.
The takbir is as follows:
‘Allahu Akbar. Allahu Akbar. La ilaha illa Llah. Wa Llahu Akbar. Allah Akbar. Wa liLlahil-Hamd.’
‘Allah is the Greatest. Allah is the Greatest. There is no God save Him. And Allah is the Greatest. Allah is the Greatest. And to Allah belongs all praise.’
May Allah enable us to make the most of these blessed days. (Ameen)
Administrator on October 28th, 2011
Eid-ul-Adha inshaAllah will be celebrated on Sunday 6th November 2011. Eid ul-Adha prayer will be held at 10.00am. The Khutba, sermon, will around 9:15am.
Praying facilities are available, as always, for sisters.
• In order to receive updates from the mosque, please register yourselves by texting LMM to 07572 201 201
• You can read about Hajj: Step by Step Guide by clicking on the attached link: http://www.makkahmasjid.co.uk/wp/index.php/2010/11/05/hajj-step-by-step-guide/
Fasting and night prayer is recommended during the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah, in particular the fast of the day of ‘Arafa (9th Dhul Hijja) will fall on Saturday 5th November.
Abu Hurairah relates that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, “There are no days more loved to Allah for you to worship Him therein than the ten days of Dhul Hijjah.
Fasting any day during it is equivalent to fasting one year and to offer salatul tahajjud (late-night prayer) during one of its nights is like performing the late night prayer on the night of power. [i.e., Lailatul Qadr].” (Tirmidhi)
This is an Eid when sacrifice of an animal, Qurabni, takes place, following the footsetps of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon both of them)
VIRTUES OF QURBANI/UDHIYA
Zaid bin Arkam reports that the Companions of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked him: ” Ya Rasulullah, what is this sacrifice?” He said: “it is the way of your fore father Ibrahim (peace be upon him).” They asked: what (reward) is for us therein?” He replied: “There is a reward for every hair (i.e. the reward for meat
and useful parts of the animal’s body will be very lofty in merit, but there will also be a great reward for the parts which are useless and thrown away such as the hair).”
They asked: “For the wool, Ya Rasulullah(peace and blessings be upon him)?” He (peace and blessings be upon him) replied: “There is one reward for every strand of wool.” (Ahmed, Ibn Majah)
When a person slaughters a Qurbani animal, he is forgiven at the fall of the first drop of blood, and verily, the animal shall be brought forward on the Day of Judgment with its blood, meat etc, and shall be increased in weight seventy times more than its own weight, and thereafter it will be placed on the scale of deeds. (Kanzul’Ummal)
DAYS OF QURBANI
The days of Qurbani are the tenth, eleventh and twelfth of Zul Hijjah. The first day is better than the second, and the second better than the last.
WHO IS OBLIGED TO OFFER THE SACRIFICE?
’Qurbani’ is ‘wajib’ (compulsory) according to Imam Abu Hanifah (and sunnat-e-muakkadah according to other Imams) upon every ‘mukeem’ (domiciled) and who possesses nearly 87 grams of gold (612,36 grams of silver) or its equivalent in money, personal ornaments, stock in trade or any other form of wealth which is surplus to his/her basic needs. Each adult member of a family who possesses that much wealth must perform his/her own ‘Qurbani’ separately.
Administrator on October 27th, 2011
Free Babar Ahmad campaign is gathering momentum and we ask you to do your bit. Babar Ahmad is a British Citizen, born and brought up in South London.
Babar Ahmad was later arrested again in August 2004 on an extradition request by the US. He is in his eighth year behind bars, making him the longest British detainee held without trial.
Full Story: http://www.freebabarahmad.com/the-story
If 100,000 signatures are obtained by 10TH NOVEMBER 2011 – his case will be eligible for a debate in Parliament.
The petition is not asking for Babar Ahmed to be freed, it is asking for him to be given a fair trial in the UK on the basis of charges and evidence, which is one of the fundamental human rights of an individual.
Do your bit and sign the petition BEFORE 10th November 2011 deadline
http://epetitions.direct.gov.uk/petitions/885
Administrator on October 27th, 2011
Some argue that a Muslim should “follow the Qur’an and sunna instead of the madhhabs”. Madhabs being the four prominent schools of thought.
There is no argument over following the Qur’an and the sunnah. The reason why madhhabs exist, the benefit of them, is that they furnish thousands of sound, knowledge-based answers to Muslims questions on how to obey Allah and His Messenger (peace be upon him).
A workshop is held to discuss the question of Madhabs: To follow or not to follow?
Brothers and sisters are welcome.
Date: Sunday 30th October 2011
Time: After Maghrib prayer
Administrator on October 22nd, 2011
Makkah Masjid is pleased to inform you that Kirklees Imam and Mosque Advisory Board is launching one of the books authored by Imam of Makkah Mosque, Qari Muhammad Asim, on the pertinent topic of Youth Engagement.
Maulana Mohammed Amin Pandor, Chairman of the Kirklees Imams and Mosques Advisory Board said: “although Kirklees did not witness the recent riots by young people in different parts of the country we are not complacent and, therefore, are launching this toolkit to step up the pace of engagement with our young people to increase their stake holding in their local communities and to nurture a sense of leadership as they truly are our future”.
“This study undertaken by Qari Muhammad Asim will help Mosques across Kirklees to strengthen the good work they are already doing to develop our young people to be good citizens and become positive role models for everyone in our communities”, he said.
Venue: The Options Community Centre, 7 George Street, Dewsbury, WF13 2LX
Date & Time: 23rd October 2011 at 5pm
Administrator on October 4th, 2011
Launch of the Smoke Free Homes Resource Pack for Imams &
Launch of the Health Resource for Muslims Communities
Date & time: Wednesday 19 October 5pm
Venue: Makkah Mosque, 36 Thornville Road Hyde Park, Leeds LS6 1JY
Leeds Makkah Masjid believes in working with local partners from across the board to improve the lives of the communities living in the region.
Leeds Makkah Masjid is delighted to invite you to the launch of the Smoke Free Homes & Healthy Living resource packs for Muslim communities.
The Smoke Free Homes Resource Pack
The Smoke Free Homes resource pack for imams is the first of its kind in England. It will support Muslim religious teachers and Imams to work with their communities to encourage people not to smoke within their homes. This will help reduce the serious health risks to smokers and for non-smokers from second hand smoke.
At the launch you will get the chance to hear about the innovative partnership approach that has helped develop this resource as well as how the project is already having an impact in Leeds and in Pakistan. In addition to this you will see a lesson taking place showing how the pack is going to be used in mosques and Islamic study circles in Leeds. You will also have an opportunity to tour the award-winning Makkah Mosque.
The resource pack has been the result of an innovative partnership involving healthcare professionals and Muslim teachers in Leeds and in Pakistan.
The work has been supported by researchers from the University of Leeds, the Institute of Public Health in Pakistan and ASD Pakistan.
The Smoke Free Homes Resource Pack will be launched by Linda Pollard OBE (Chair for NHS Leeds, Pro Chancellor for the University of Leeds), Dr Ian Cameron (Director of Public Health) and Qari Asim (Imam of Makkah Masjid).
The Healthy Living Guide
Leeds Makakh Masjid in partnership with NHS Leeds has produced a health promotion resource. Good health is the key to happiness and Islam encourages Muslims to ensure that they are mindful of their health. The blessed Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Take advantage of the good health before illnesses afflict you”.
The resource deals with some of the more common lifestyle issues that are prevalent amongst the Asian community (Diabetes, Heart disease, cancer etc). It is hoped that this guide, alongside the other public health work will help to raise awareness and understanding of the health and lifestyle issues prevalent in the Asian community so that people are able to make more informed choices about their health, what they can do to prevent ill health/minimise future problems as well as where they can go for further help and support.
“The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) has encouraged Muslims to try their best to take up healthy living lifestyle that includes a balanced diet, regular mental and physical exercise and a balance between material and spiritual needs. With this in mind, Makkah Masjid has been working hard to raise awareness about healthy living and the Smoke Free Homes Resource Pack and the Healthy Living Guide will support Muslim religious teachers and Imams to give practical advice to their communities.” said Qari Asim, Imam of Makkah Masjid.
Refreshmnets will be provided. Please let us know if you wish to attend.
Administrator on September 24th, 2011
In modern times, many ways of thinking and understanding have emerged. As a result, many divisions have arisen amongst the Muslim community.
It is imperative on Muslims to learn about the true understanding of the faith of Islam as explained by traditional scholars, often referred to as Ahlus sunnah wa’l Jama’ah, and then practice them.
A FREE 12 week course is being offered by Leeds Makkah Masjid, starting from Sunday 25 September 2011, around some of the most hotly debated topics pertaining to Aqa’id (beliefs).
The course will be delievered by Qari Muhammad Asim, Imam of Leeds Makkah Masjid.
The following keys topics will be covered in this course. The purpose of this course is not to “prove” who is right/wrong rather to enhance one’s understanding of the debates that exist around these topics.
- Shirk
- Bid’ah
- Black Magic & Jinn
- Jihad
- Tasawwuf
- Seeking assistance form other than Allah
- Status of the Prophet, including issues relating to Nur & Bashr
- Saying “Ya Rasulallah” (peace & blessings be upon him)
- Ilm—e-ghaib and Hazir & Naazir
- Mild-un-Nabi
- Isal-e-Thawab
- Visiting Graves
At the end of each topic, there will be a Q&A session.
Brothers and sisiters are welcome.
Date: Every Sunday
Time: After Maghrib prayer
Venue: Makkah Masjid, 36 Thornville Road Leeds LS6 1JY
