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The Communicator
February 2017
Dear Brothers and Sisters: Assalamu
Alaikum.
I am pleased to inform you that we
are making good progress towards
our goal to move in the new masjid
for the next Ramadhan. With the
blessings of
AllahSWT – your generosity resulted
in raising $485,000 during the year
2016 for construction – the best year
ever for Cary Masjid. This helped us
complete many phases of construc-
tion.
Also, we have successfully launched
a Quran Hifth program under the
guidance of Shaikh Abdullah Khadra.
Currently our enrollment is up to
capacity – Insha Allah in our new
facility, we will increase it. Our Sun-
day School is doing very well – again
we are full to our capacity.
During the next three months, we
will need your continued support,
morally, financially, and with Duas
to fulfill our dream of the new Mas-
jid.
Regards,
Shakil Ahmed
Jumada Al-Awwal is the fifth month in the
Islamic calendar. Historically, however, the
month takes its name from the Arabic
word “dry”, as seasonally the Middle East
region begins its heat-scorching summer and
many desert oasis’ run dry of water. This can
be a challenging time for many individuals,
however we must reflect on the virtues Islam
and the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon
Him) has taught us, including that
of “gratitude” and “hope”.
The term ‘virtue’ appears in our daily lives
quite frequently, but what is virtue and how
can we implement these characteristics into
our lives? There are many unique virtues of
Islam and of the Holy Prophet as compared
with his predecessors. While the preceding
Prophets were endorsed with only one divine
virtue to help them to make their mission suc-
cessful, the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be
Upon Him) had the exclusive distinction of
possessing all those divinely-inspired virtues
in him which were bestowed upon his prede-
cessors individually.
The Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) was endowed with the exemplary pa-
tience granted to Prophet Ayub (Peace Be
Upon Him), the miraculous virtues possessed
by the staff given to Prophet Musa (Peace Be
Upon Him), the healing wisdom possessed by
Prophet Isa (Peace Be Upon Him), the perfect
human beauty bestowed upon Prophet Yusuf
(Peace Be Upon Him), and the supreme faith
owned by Prophet Ibrahim (Peace Be Upon
Him). What is important is that we take these
“virtues” and find some way of implementing
them into our lives - not only will it make us
better people but will also help us to follow
the true path and help us grow towards the
creator.
The following events took place during this
month:
The Battle "Mut’ah" took place in 8
VIRTUES OF JUMADA AL-AWWAL
ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION OF CARY, NORTH CAROLINA
Assalam-u-Alaikum Brothers and
Sisters. This edition highlights new
masjid’s progress
For any suggestions or feedback,
please reach me at:
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- Adnan Qureshi
A.H - a war against infidels in
which the Holy Prophet (Peace Be
Upon Him) did not participate.
The battle is named after a famous
city in Syria (Mut’ah)
In the same Battle, Khalid Bin
Walid (fourth General of the Bat-
tle of Mut’ah) was proclaimed by
the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon
Him) as being "One of the swords
of Allah (Glorified & Exalted)"
The Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon
Him) married his first beloved
wife Khadijah (May Allah Be
Pleased With Her) 15 years prior
to announcement of prophecy
The demise of Hadhrat Khalid Bin
Waleed (may Allah be pleased
with him)
Deaths:
Zaid Ibn Haritha (May Allah Be
Pleased With Him) met martyr-
dom in 8 A.H
Ja'far Ibn AbiTalib (May Allah Be
Pleased With Him) met martyr-
dom in 8 A.H
Abdullah Ibn Uthman (May Allah
Be Pleased With Him) passed
away
Abdul Muttalib (the Holy Prophets
grandfather) passed away 32 years prior to announcement of prophe-
cy
Editorial
EDITORIAL
A WORD FROM THE AMEER
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12th
Annual Seerat-un-Nabi Conference was
organized by Islamic Association of Cary on
December 10th 2016
Shaykh Abdullah Nooruddeen Durkee, Di-
rector of Islamic Studies Center & Noor Edu-
cation Foundation (VA) and Mufti/ Hafiz
Manzar ul Islam Al-Azhary,
Imam of Cary Masjid were keynote speakers.
Brother Bilal Siddiqui recited beautiful
Naats.
12TH
ANNUAL SEERAT-UN-NABEE CONFERENCE
EDITORIAL
And (remember) when your Lord proclaimed: "If
you give thanks (by accepting Faith and worship-
ping none but Allah), I will give you more (of My
Blessings), but if you are thankless (i.e. disbeliev-
ers), verily! My Punishment is indeed severe."
[Surah Ibrahim, Ayat 7]
Sahih-Bukhari, Volume 2, Book 26, Number 661:
Narrated by Aisha.
The people used to fast on 'Ashura (the tenth day
of the month of Muharram) before the fasting of
Ramadan was made obligatory. And on that day
the Ka'ba used to be covered with a cover. When
Allah made the fasting of the month of Ramadan
compulsory, Allah's Apostle said, "Whoever
wishes to fast (on the day of 'Ashura') may do so;
and whoever wishes to leave it can do so."
ADVICE FROM QURAN
Imam Manzar conducts regular
Dars-e-Quran every Tuesday after
Isha Salah. Please attend and
benefit from it.
Shaykh Abdullah Khadra
conducts regular series on
companions of Prophet Moham-
med (PBUH) every Wednesday
after Isha Salah. Please attend and
benefit from it.
Imam Manzar conducts regular
Zikr of Allah every Thursday after
Isha Salah. Please attend and
benefit from it.
DUA
ASMA-AL-HUSNA
TUESDAYS
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
ADVICE FROM HADITH
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Alhamdu Lillah, by the Grace of AllahSWT
we are well positioned to move in to our new Masjid during the Ramadhan of 2017. Physi-
cally the remaining work can be completed in the next three months, the major challenge would be to raise the necessary funds to do it.
Following is a list of major items that need to be done. This list is to complete everything except the 2nd
and 3rd
floor, which will be
completed by 2018, Insha Allah.
A list of major items needed for move-in during the Ramadhan (2017):
Work Item Est. Schedule Est. Funds Needed
Dome Installed Feb 25, 2017 $2,000
Roof Mar 04, 2017 $30,000
Parking Lot Mar 30, 2017 $300,000 ($200,000 funded by loan)
A/C Apr 15, 2017 (Payment in 2018)
Windows Apr 15, 2017 $50,000
Doors Apr 15, 2017 $50,000
Electric Apr 30, 2017 $150,000
Sprinkler System Apr 30, 2017 $100,000
Walls & Insulation May 7, 2017 $50,000
Yard & Shrubs May 15, 2017 $50,000
Finishing Misc. May 15, 2017 $20,000
TOTAL May 25, 2017 $600,000
Note: Last year we raised $485,000 – Insha Allah with some help, this target is achievable – but would require a concerted effort by all.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
We ended the year 2016 as the most successful year in fund raising in Cary Masjid history. We are so grateful to AllahSWT and
your generosity – May Allah reward abundantly all who participated.
As the charts below reflect, in 2016 we raised 44% more in construction funds than in 2015. But, our efforts in Operations funds
continue to struggle – we ended the year with a shortfall of $34,662.
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Internal Dome (From Below)
Internal Dome (From Top)
External Dome
Dome being assembled
Road approaching main entrance
Main entrance
Parking lot leveled
MASJID PROGRESS IN PICTURES