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IONA masjid Community Newsletter

November 2011 | Dhul Qedah/ Dhul Hijjah 1432 Volume 5, No. 11

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From His Glorious Book

“So then hasten towards Allah, surely I (Muhammad) am a plain warner to you from Him.” [al-Dhariyat, 51:50]

The Prophet (SAW) said:

Abu Hurairah (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet (PBUH) was asked: "Which deed is the best?'' He (PBUH) replied, "Faith in Allah and His Messenger.'' Then he was asked: "What is next?'' He replied, "Jihad in the Cause of Allah.'' Then he was asked, "What is after that?'' He (PBUH) replied, "Hajj Mabrur (an accepted pilgrimage).'' [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

Reflections on Hajj.............2 Announcements ….….......3 Shari’ah Part 5—Protection of Wealth.………………....4 Youth of Ummah ..............5 Steps for a Complete Umrah and Hajj…………6 The Virtues of the First Ten Days of Dhul Hijjah.10 IONA Kids……………...11 Prayer Schedule................12

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IONA wishes everyone “EID MUBARAK” Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, la ilaha illal-lah,

wa Allahu akbar, Allah akbar, wa lil-lahil-hamd

Eid ul-Adha will be celebrated (tentatively) on Sunday, November 6, in sha Allah. We will be making announcements as soon as the date has been decided.

You may want to check with us also.

Please join our weekly Qur’anic tafsir on Fridays at 8 pm at the IONA center.

Weekend Adult Education Program

Tajweed, Arabic Grammar, Forty Hadith,

and Qur’anic Studies


IONA Monthly Dinner Saturday, November 19, 2011

Featuring talks by Dr. Qamr, Br. Ashr, Br. Omar Malik and Presentation on „Quran and Science‟ for sisters and children

October 31st Event for Youth Games, Talks, Food and Prizes


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Reflections on Hajj

Reflections on Hajj By Ameer Mustapha Elturk

Pilgrimage, Hajj, is the last pillar of the pillars of

Islam. Visiting the House of Allah (SWT) is a duty

upon Muslims who have attained the age of

puberty, are mentally sound, and able to afford the

journey financially or physically. “Pilgrimage

thereto is a duty men owe to Allah, those who can

afford the journey.” [3:97]

This last pillar, as it is commonly known, is a

very significant act of worship. It was all started by

the patriarch of monotheism, Ibrahim (AS).

It is said that the Ka‘bah in Makkah was the first

house built on earth by Adam (AS) with the help of

the angels. The Ka‘bah rested in ruin until the

emergence of Ibrahim (AS). Supposedly, the only

remnant of the old building is Al-Hajar Al-Aswad

or the Black Stone. The Ka‘bah was once more

raised from the foundation and erected by Ibrahim

and his son Isma‘il (AS), “And (remember) when

Abraham and Ishmael were raising the foundations

of the House (Ka'bah): our Lord, accept from us;

surely You are the Hearing, the Knowing.” [2:127]

The Black Stone is in fact the cornerstone of the

Ka‘bah. It is a symbol of the progeny of Ibrahim. It

is the cornerstone of the Kingdom of God.

Allah (SWT) later asked Ibrahim (AS) to

proclaim the call to Hajj, “And proclaim the

Pilgrimage among men: they will come to you on

foot and (mounted) on every kind of camel, lean on

account of journeys through deep and distant

mountain highways.” [22:27]

This sacred house didn‘t only become a host to

the multitudes of pilgrims, but a central focus for all

Muslims around the world. Muslims everywhere

direct their faces towards the Ka‘bah in their daily

prayers.

Muslims from across the continents take this

tiresome but worthwhile spiritual journey. From as

far away as Australia, America, Canada, to

Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, and the Middle East,

pilgrims begin their travel to Makkah, the birth

place of Muhammad (SAW), in order to fulfill their

once in a lifetime religious obligation. They travel

using every means of transportation to be united

with their fellow Muslims under the One and only

One God, Allah (SWT).

Hajj is the world‘s largest single gathering of

human beings in the world. Those who undertake

such an awesome journey are in essence responding

to the call of Ibrahim (AS) ordained by Allah

(SWT).

A pilgrim sets out with the pure intention to

fulfill one of the religious duties Allah (SWT)

ordained seeking His good pleasure. Pilgrims

prepare themselves physically (as has been

instructed by the prophet (SAW)) and spiritually for

this awesome once in a lifetime experience. Tawaf,

Sai‘, standing on the plain of Arafah, and stoning

pillars are among the rites of Hajj.

Tawaf or the Turning Pilgrims, dressed uniquely in simple seamless

white sheets called Ihram, circle the ka‘bah. This

uniformity in appearance signifies equality. It

removes the notion of discrimination. Blacks,

whites, and all colored-skins, the kings, presidents,

and laymen, the scholars, the learned, and the

unlettered, the well-off, the rich, and the poor, the

men, women, and children, each stands shoulder to

shoulder chanting the Talbiyah, an expression of

devotion to God, ―Here I am O Lord (responding to

Your call). Here I am O Lord, You have no

partners. Verily all praise and blessings are Yours

and also dominion. You have no partners.‖

A single Muslim community gathers before the

One and Unique God. A sea of people, in a counter

clock wise motion, circles the Ka‘bah seven times.

The Black Stone is the starting and ending point of

the seven rounds.

The turning around the Ka‘bah resembles the

angels turning around the Throne of the Most

Merciful in the Bait al-Ma‘moor (the frequented

house). Like the angels, Muslims are engaged in the

glorifications of their Lord in al-Bait al-‗Atiq (the

Ka‘bah). “And you shall see the angels

surrounding the Throne (Divine) on all sides,

glorifying the praises of their Lord.” [39:75]…

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Announcements

October 31st Event for Youth

IONA is hosting a fun, Halal alternative to Halloween for children and youth. Join us between 5:30 pm and 8:15 pm on Monday, October 31 for a night of games, talks, food, and prizes.

IONA Monthly Dinner

and Qiyam al-Layl

IONA’s next monthly community dinner will in sha Allah fall on Saturday November 19, 2011. Br. Ashr, Dr. Qamar, and Br. Omar Malik will be some of the featured speakers for the evening. We will also have a presentation for sisters and children on ’Qur’an and Science’, presented by Sr. Farhana Quasem. Please join us with your family.

Weekly Word-to-Word Qur’an Translation and Analysis Class

IONA’s weekly word-to-word Qur’an translation and analysis class provides students with an in-depth understanding of the meaning and significance of the words of the Holy Qur’an, beginning with Sura al-Fatiha. The classes, conducted in English by Dr. Munawar Haque, take place on Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the IONA Center’s social hall. The course is free of charge and open for all to join.

IONA’s Adult Education Program

IONA’s Adult Education Program, which began on October 16, will run weekly on Sundays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for 10 weeks, in sha Allah., ending on Sunday, December 16, 2011. We will cover Tajweed, Arabic Grammar, Forty Hadith, and Qur’anic Studies, in sha Allah. The program is free of charge. There is, however, a registration fee of $50 to cover the administration/facility expenses. The classes take place at the IONA house at 28250 Ryan Rd. Call us at 586.55.6900 to register.

2011-2012 IONA Sunday School

Enroll your children (ages 5 to 16) for the 2011-2012 Sunday School. The school starts on September 18, 2011 through June 17, 2012. The

children will learn Qur’an, hadith, Arabic, sirah, and Islamic studies. The tuition per school year is $325 per child including the $50 registration fee (non-refundable), $575 for two siblings, and $825 for three siblings (brothers and sisters only). Books will be supplied to students at no cost to be returned by the end of the Sunday school year. Proper Islamic dress is required for both boys and girls. All girls must wear a navy jilbab and a white scarf. IONA has limited jilbabs for $25 each. Limited seats are available. You may pickup the registration form from the center or apply online at ionamasjid.org under Education. You may call Sr. Souad at 248-872-2169 or the center at 586-558-6900 to reserve a seat for your child. Make this a great learning experience for your child(ren).

IONA’s Preschool Program

IONA is pleased to announce the 2011-2012 Preschool Program. Sr. Souad Soubra, the Sunday and Summer School Principal, has designed a wonderful program for preschoolers. The curriculum includes Personal Development, Literacy Skills, Numbers and Math, Physical Education, and Art. Muslim children will, in sha Allah, have the benefit of learning Islamic manners, Dua’, Memorizing Qur’an, and Arabic.

This is the first step to schooling and our goal is to build confidence in the students, get them acquainted with the educational environment, teach them good manners, and help them develop the concepts of sharing and charity. Students will receive a certificate at the end of the year marking their first memorable school year.

Children ages 3 to 5 from all cultures are welcome. This year, we are offering, in addition to half day, a full-day program. The half-day program is from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm and the tuition per child is $300 and for two siblings is $525 per month. The full-day program is from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm and the tuition per child is $420 and for two siblings $750 per month. The school starts on Monday, September 12, 2011 and ends Wednesday, June 6, 2012. Applications are at IONA Center. You can also apply online at ionamasjid.org under Education. For more information, please contact Sr. Souad at 248-872-2169.

Eid al-Adha

According to the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA), Eid al-Adha in North America would be on the day after Hajj; and Hajj is expected to be on Saturday, November 5, 2011, unless Saudi authorities change that date to a date one day earlier. Accordingly, Eid-al-Adha is expected to be on Sunday, November 6, 2011 , in sha Allah. We will post on our website, ionamasjid.org, any new developments. Please check our website for updates, or you may call the center at 586-558-6900.

Shari’ah—Part 5, Protection of Wealth

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“The strict prohibition of

interest in Islam is a

result of its deep concern for the moral,

social, and economic welfare of mankind.”

Synopsis of Ameer Mustapha’s Friday Khutbah

Protection of wealth (hifz al-Mal) is the fourth objective of Shari‘ah. The Islamic concept of wealth, if understood and adhered to, ensures the protection of wealth, whether private or public. Unlike the western capitalistic ideology, which believes that man owns what he possesses and can do whatever he wants to do with it, Islam teaches that our possessions and resources are only an amanah (trust) whose actual owner is Allah (SWT). What we earn and apparently own is nothing but a bounty from Allah (SWT). We are also told that what we possess is a test from Allah (SWT).

One can only claim what is one‘s legitimate right. The rest belongs to Allah (SWT) and must be spent according to His wishes, such as helping the less fortunate among us, including our relatives, poor people, and wayfarers. Extravagance in spending is prohibited in Islam, and those who do this are described as brothers of Satans. While enjoying the bounties of Allah (SWT) is encouraged, any sort of wasting is discouraged. The Qur‘an describes believers as those who are moderate in their spending habits. This is, in a nutshell, the concept of wealth in Islam.

Shari‘ah demands that wealth, whether personal or public, be protected. Among the things that help preserve and protect wealth is the encouragement of trade and investment, which promotes economic growth and reduces unemployment and dependence of individuals on the state. In order to keep the economy flourishing, money needs to be kept in circulation, passing from the hands of those who have it to those who need it in exchange of goods, services, or profit through trade and investment. Trade is the exchange of goods and services by a medium of exchange, which is money, while investment involves taking a risk with hope for future gains, whether through production and sale of goods or lending money for a share in the profits he earned. The Arabic word for investment is istismar, which literally means to bear fruits. The crop may be good or bad; hence the element of risk in investment.

While lending money for a share in a business is permissible on a profit and loss basis, lending money on usury, which now assumes the euphemistic name of ‗interest‘ is forbidden. It is worth noting that, besides the Qur‘an, earlier scriptures before Islam had also prohibited usury. The Qur‘an reminded the Jews that their scriptures had prohibited usury. The prohibition of usury is still available in the Bible. The usual argument of those who deal in usury has always been that usury is like trading. Their false stand is categorically refuted by the Qur‘an.

According to Shaikh al-Qaradawi, the strict prohibition of interest in Islam is a result of its deep concern for the moral, social, and economic welfare of mankind. In a society in which interest is lawful, the strong benefit from the suffering of the weak. As a result, the rich become richer and the poor poorer, creating socio-economic classes separated by wide gulfs. Islam, with its characteristic method of dealing with the ‗prohibited‘, does not confine the sin of dealing in usury to the lender alone, but considers all parties in the usurious transaction as accomplices. So abhorred is usury in Islam that according to a hadith,

Allah (SWT) has cursed the one who takes interest, the one who pays it, the one who writes the contract, and the one who witnesses the contract. Therefore, it is undeniable and irrefutable that interest, especially after its institutionalization, is among the leading practices that threaten the protection of wealth and property.

Among other things that threaten the protection of wealth is hoarding, which is a kind of business exploitation of consumers. The lust for money and the over emphasis on profit maximization leads to hoarding of essential commodities during the periods of scarcity and crises, with a view to sell the same at lucrative prices. Artificial scarcity of certain products is sometimes deliberately created by businessmen by hoarding large stocks. Islam vehemently condemns hoarding and warns businessmen about the dreadful consequences of this behavior. The Messenger of God said, ―One who hoards things for increasing their prices for Muslims is a wrong doer.‖ (Musnad Ahmad). The whole idea of prohibition of interest and hoarding is that money does not circulate only among the rich.

Charity is another way to keep money circulating. Zakah or the annual obligatory charity is a perfect example of that. The Prophet (SAW) said, ―Charity does not diminish one‘s wealth.‖ This hadith may be interpreted to mean that Allah (SWT) increases manifolds the wealth spent for His sake.

Shari‘ah adopts legislative measures to protect the wealth of people. Any person charged with fraud, embezzlement, bribery, cheating, or any other financial crime is subject to prosecution. All false means of ripping off people are strongly condemned and prohibited. People are commanded to be just in their business dealings. Deterrent punishments are prescribed for theft, burglary, robbery, banditry, and the like, for safeguarding people‘s properties and for the larger good of the society. Cases of financial scams, frauds, kickbacks, money laundering, and other gross financial irregularities around the world, especially in the highest echelons of governments and corporations are far too many to enumerate.

Shari‘ah goes a long way to protect the rights and properties of orphans. While it allows useful investment of the orphan‘s property and allows the guardian to take a share by way of wages for the work done, the wealth of the orphan solely belongs to the orphan and not to anybody else. People are warned against any encroachment upon or foul play with the orphan‘s property.

Shari‘ah also pledges to protect the wealth of non-Muslims even if what is considered as valuable to them may be of no significance to the Muslims in terms of being of any material value, such as pig or liquor. According to Imam Abu Hanifa, if a Muslim squanders or spoils such property of another Muslim, he could not be called upon for compensation. Yet, if a Muslim spoils such assets belonging to a non-Muslim, he would be responsible for compensation.

It may be concluded that protection of wealth is among the necessities or essentials (daruriyat) required for establishment of welfare of the people at large.

Edited by Dr. Munawar Haque IONA Research & Publications [email protected] www.ionaonline.org



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“As Muslims, our

celebrations should be ones

that honor and uphold

our faith and beliefs.”

Trick or Treat? Pick One!

We have all heard the infamous statement ―trick or treat‖. But today we‘ll look at this statement from a different angle. The trick is the trick of shaytan in getting us to celebrate Halloween which took place on Oct 31, with people dressing up like devils and witches and Muslim youth naively participating in it without knowing about the history of Halloween.

On the other hand, there is a huge treat that Allah (SWT) is providing us as Muslims, which we cannot afford to miss. This treat is the 10 days of Dhul Hijjah (last month of Islamic calendar) that we have been blessed with (October 28, 2011 until November 10, 2011) and

Halloween happens to fall during these 10 days this year. So we as Muslims can choose the ―trick‖ of Halloween or choose the ―treat‖ from Allah (SWT) of the best days of our lives. One of these 10 days of Dhul Hijjah is Day of Arafah, the 9th day of DhulHijjah. Our beloved Prophet (SAW) said ―There is no day in which Allah frees more of His slaves from the Fire than the day of „Arafah.‖ (Muslim) Can there be a bigger treat then being freed from the hellfire? Remember the verse from the Quran where Allah (SWT) says, "O You who believe protect yourselves and your families from Fire (hellfire) whose fuel is men and stones." [al-Tahreem 66:6]

Some Muslim parents naively or ignorantly dress their children in funny or weird outfits and send them out to go door-to door, collecting candies in the evening of Halloween as plain and simple ―fun‖. However let‘s analyze the origins of Halloween as per the Encyclopedia Britannica, which says, "Halloween is the Eve of All Saints Day. The souls of the dead, the Saxon, and the Irish who innovated it believed, were supposed to revisit their homes on the 31st of October, and the autumnal festival acquired sinister significance with ghosts, witches, hobgoblins, black cats, fairies, and demons of all kinds that are said to be roaming about.‖

Therefore we learn that this festival was innovated by pagans who deny the existence of Allah (SWT) and believe in the supernatural powers instead. Growing up in high schools in North America, I personally witnessed a close friend of mine become part of a group called the ―devil worshipers‖. He started dressing in black all the time, wore nail polish and walked around with a dog collar with metal spikes. Every innovated act starts as innocent fun until it affects the minds of our youth and can turn many towards atheism.

As Muslims, our celebrations should be ones that honor and uphold our faith and beliefs. How can we worship only Allah (SWT), the Creator, if we participate in activities that are based in pagan rituals, divination, and the world of spirits? Many people participate in these celebrations without even understanding the history and the pagan connections, just because their friends are doing it, their parents did it (―it‘s a tradition!‖), and because ―it's fun!‖

So what can we do, when our children see others dressed up, eating candy, and going to parties? Save the celebration, the fun, and games, for our 'Eid‘ festivals. Children can still have their fun, and most importantly, should learn that we only acknowledge holidays that have a religious significance to us as Muslims. Holidays are not just excuses to binge and be reckless. In Islam, our holidays retain their religious importance, while allowing proper time for rejoicing, fun, and games. Youth of Ummah provides an alternative to the young Muslims to come to IONA on Halloween night and enjoy their time in an Islamic environment. Youth of Ummah also plans to have an Eid event for our youth. Stay tuned!

Let‘s end this article on a positive note, and talk about the treat of the 10 days of Dhul Hijja. The Prophet (SAW) said, ―There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allaah than the (first) ten days of Dhu‘l-Hijjah.‖ (Ad-Daarimi) It is recommended that we fast all of the first nine days of Dhul Hijjah and do as many good deeds as possible and stay away from those who have transgressed against Allah (SWT) and we hope Allah (SWT) accept us from His true believers.

Allah (SWT) says in the Quran, "Has not the time arrived for the believers, that their hearts in all humility should engage in the remembrance of Allah and of the Truth which has been revealed to them? That they should not become like those to whom was given the Book aforetime, but long ages passed over them and their hearts grew hard? For many among them are rebellious transgressors." (Qur'an 57:16)

Past Event Updates:

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. Youth of Ummah‘s second annual basketball tournament was a huge success. It was attended by many Muslims and non-Muslims. The event took place at the Warren Community Center. It was very well attended, full of sports, activities, picnic, free food, Islamic reminders, great prizes for the winning teams, and more. Current Programs:

YOU – Youth Friday Weekly program. This program is for brothers of high school age and up. This program is full of sports, activities, free food, Islamic reminders, and fun events. It runs weekly on Fridays from 6:30 pm—9:30pm.

YOU – ‘Fast and Learn’ Thursday Weekly program. This program is running very well and it‘s open for both brothers and sisters of any age. The program caters to all age groups; parents, married couples, High School, and University students. The attendees are encouraged to fast on Thursday and bring a dish. The program runs weekly on Thursdays from 8:00pm to 9:15 pm at IONA center.

Subscribe to our YOU channel by going to www.youtube.com/youthofummah. To register for our programs or provide your feedback and ideas, please email us at [email protected]

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“Verily! Al-Safa and al-Marwah are

of the Symbols of Allah.”

[Al-Baqarah 2:158]

Reflections on the Hajj

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Reflections on the Hajj… continued from page 2

This is precisely what the pilgrims have come to Makkah for. They come to ask for forgiveness from

their Lord, the Almighty Allah, the most Glorified. What could be a better place for repentance and asking

for forgiveness other than His house, al-Bait al-Haram, the Ka‘bah?

Al-Sai’ – The Rapid Walk Before rushing to perform the second rite, al-Sai‘ (the rapid walk), pilgrims usually refresh themselves

by drinking from the Zamzam well, a real wonder. “Verily! Al-Safa and al-Marwah are of the Symbols of

Allah.” [2:158]

Pilgrims trace the footsteps of Hagar (AS). Ending the circular motion of Tawaf, they now begin their

second rite in a linear direction. The pilgrims rapidly walk nearly a quarter mile lapse seven times back and

forth between the hills of al-Safa and al-Marwah keeping the centuries old tradition. We learn great lessons

from the actions of Hagar (AS). One is, in spite of her complete dependence and reliance on Allah (SWT),

Hagar never gave up her struggle in search for salvation. Two is that one must always be hopeful and

optimistic. The third is patience and perseverance in the direction of salvation.

The Journey to Arafat This ceremony is the most important of all the rites of the Hajj. Arafah is the climax of the Hajj. One‘s

Hajj is not accepted if he/she misses it. The Prophet (SAW) once said, ―The Hajj is Arafah or Arafat.

Whoever stays there until before the rising of dawn indeed one‘s Hajj is valid.‖

As one of the most significant stations, while pilgrims are in the presence of God, they are required to

stretch their hands out before their Lord supplicating to Him. This is the height of God consciousness.

Arafah is the perfect place for one to show his or her remorse and regret for the sins one has committed. It

is the time for the confession of the sorrowful soul of the injustice it had committed.

Scattered on and around the mount of Mercy, some pray for a long and wealthy life while others pray for

forgiveness and ask for His mercy. “Our Lord! We have wronged our own souls: If thou forgive us not and

bestow not upon us Thy Mercy, we shall certainly be lost.” [7:23]

Stoning the Devil Pilgrims stone three pillars which symbolically represent locations where the devil (shaitan) attempted to

tempt Ibrahim (AS) away from the path of Allah. This ritual clearly suggests that one must always be

aware of Satan. In his farewell sermon, the Prophet (SAW) warned us against Satan. He (SAW) said,

―Beware of Satan, for the safety of your religion. He has lost all hope that he will ever be able to lead you

astray in big things, so beware of following him in small things.‖

In conclusion, Hajj is one of the best deeds. The Prophet was once asked which deed is most supreme.

The Prophet replied, ―To believe in Allah and His messenger, to struggle in the path of Allah, and to have

an accepted Hajj.‖ Similarly, the Prophet (SAW) said, ―Whoever performs Hajj for His sake and doesn‘t

commit

any Rafath (obscenity) or Fusuq (transgression), he returns (free from sin) as the day his mother bore

him.‖ (Sahih al-Bukhari)

Finally, the Prophet (SAW) informed us that there can be no better reward for an accepted Hajj than

Paradise.

May Allah (SWT) forgive us all and accept the hajj of our pilgrims, Ameen.

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The following article describes the steps taken to perform a complete Umrah and Hajj. In sha Allah, it will help readers learn about the process and will be especially beneficial to those who plan to perform Hajj this year. May Allah (SWT) accept from all of us.

Descriptions of Umrah An act of worship cannot be accepted unless it meets two conditions: 1 – Sincerity towards Allah (SWT) alone, i.e., it is done to seek the Countenance of Allah (SWT) and the Hereafter, and is not done to show off, to enhance one‘s reputation or for worldly gain. 2 – Following the Prophet (SAW) in word and deed. Following the Prophet (SAW) can only be achieved by knowing his Sunnah. Hence the one who wants to worship Allah (SWT) by doing any act of worship – Hajj or anything else – has to learn the teachings of the Prophet (SAW) concerning it so that his actions will be in accordance with the Sunnah.

Umrah: We will sum up in these few lines the description of Umrah as narrated in the Sunnah. Umrah is composed of four things, namely: ihraam, circumambulation of the Sacred House (tawaaf), saa‘i between al-Safa and al-Marwah, and shaving the head or cutting the hair.

1 – Ihraam Ihraam means having the intention of starting the rituals of Hajj or Umrah. When the pilgrim wants to enter ihraam, he should change his clothes and do ghusl like the ghusl done to cleanse oneself of janaabah (impurity following sexual activity). For men (only), they should apply whatever perfume is available, musk or whatever, to their head and beard. It does not matter if traces of that perfume remain after he enters ihraam. Doing ghusl when entering ihraam is Sunnah for both men and women, even women who are bleeding following childbirth or menstruating, Then, after doing ghusl and putting on perfume (perfume is for men only), the pilgrim should put on the ihraam garments and – apart from women who are bleeding following childbirth or menstruating – pray the obligatory prayer if that is at the time of an obligatory prayer, otherwise they should pray two rak‘ahs with the intention of the Sunnah prayer of wudoo‘. When the pilgrim has finished ,praying he should face the qiblah and enter ihraam. He may delay ihraam until he has boarded his means of transportation and is ready to move off, but he should enter ihraam before he leaves the meeqaat for Makkah. Then he should say, ―Labbayk Allahumma bi Umrah (Here I am, O Allah, for Umrah).‖ Then he should recite the Talbiyah as the Prophet (SAW) did, ―Labbayka Allahumma labbayk, labbayka laa shareeka laka labbayk. Inna al-hamd wa‘l-ni‘mata laka wa‘l-mulk, laa shareeka lak (Here I am, O Allah, here I am. Here I am, You have no partner, here I am. Verily all praise and

blessings are Yours, and all sovereignty, You have no partner).‖ Men should raise their voices when saying Talbiyah. A woman should recite in such a manner that those who are beside her can hear it, unless there is a man beside her who is not one of her mahrams, in which case she should recite it silently. The muhrim (person who has entered ihraam) should recite the Talbiyah a great deal, especially when circumstances and times change, such as when going up to a high place or going down to a low place, or when night or day begin. After that he should ask Allah (SWT) for His good pleasure and for Paradise, and seek refuge in His Mercy from the Fire. The Talbiyah is prescribed in Umrah from the moment one enters ihraam until one starts Tawaaf. When he starts Tawaaf, he should stop reciting the Talbiyah.

2 – Tawaaf Then when he enters al-Masjid al-Haraam he should do so with his right foot first, and say, ―Bismillaah wa‘l-salaatu wa‘l-salaam ‗ala Rasool-Allah. Allahumma ighfir li dhunoobi waftah li abwaab rahmatika. A‘oodhu Billaah il-‗Azeem wa bi wajhih il-kareem wa bi sultaanih il-‗qadeem min al-Shaytaan il-rajeem (In the name of Allah, and blessings and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah, forgive me my sins and open to me the gates of Your mercy. I seek refuge with Allah the Almighty and in His noble Countenance and His eternal power from the accursed Satan). Then he should go to the Black Stone in order to start tawaaf. He should touch the Stone with his right hand and kiss it; if he cannot kiss it then he should touch it with his hand and kiss his hand. If he cannot touch it with his hand then he should face the Stone and point to it with his hand and say ―Allahu akbar‖, but he should not kiss his hand. Then he should move towards the right, with the Ka‘bah on his left, and when he reaches the Yemeni Corner (al-Rukn al-Yamaani, which is the third corner after the Black Stone), he should touch it, without kissing his hand or saying ―Allahu akbar‖. If he cannot touch it, then he should move on, and not crowd around it. Between the Yemeni Corner and the Black Stone, he should say, ―Rabbanaa aatina fi‘l-dunya hasanah wa fi‘l-aakhirah hasanah wa qinna ‗adhaab al-Naar (Our Lord! Give us in this world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and save us from the torment of the Fire).‖ Every time he passes the Black Stone, he should face it and say ‗Allahu akbar‘, and in the rest of his tawaaf he should recite whatever he likes of dhikr, du‘aa‘ and Qur‘aan, because tawaaf around the Ka‘bah has been established for the remembrance of Allah (SWT).

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In Tawaaf, men should do two things: 1 – Uncovering the right shoulder (idtibaa‘) from the beginning of tawaaf until the end. This is done by placing the middle of the rida‘ (upper garment) beneath the right armpit and the ends of the rida‘ over the left shoulder. When the pilgrim finishes tawaaf, he should put his rida‘ back as it was before tawaaf, because the time for wearing it with one shoulder uncovered is only in tawaaf. 2 – Raml in the first three circuits only. Raml means walking quickly with short steps. In the last four circuits there is no raml, rather the pilgrim should walk normally. When the pilgrim has completed seven circuits of tawaaf, he should cover his right shoulder and then go to the Station of Ibraaheem (Maqaam Ibraaheem) and recite the words (interpretation of the meaning): ―And take you (people) the Maqaam (place) of Ibraaheem (Abraham) [or the stone on which Ibraaheem (Abraham) stood while he was building the Ka‗bah] as a place of prayer (for some of your prayers, e.g. two Rak‗at after the Tawaaf of the Ka‗bah at Makkah),‖ [al-Baqarah 2:125] Then he should pray two rak‘ahs behind the Station, or anywhere in the Masjid. In the first rak‘ah after reciting al-Faatihah he should recite Yaa ayyaha‘l-kaafiroon (Soorat al-Kaafiroon 109) and in the second Qul Huwa Allahu ahad (Soorat al-Ikhlaas 112). Then when he has finished this prayer he should go to the Black Stone and touch it if he can. It is prescribed at this point to touch it only; if he cannot do that then he should go away and not point to it.

3 – Saa’i Then he should go out to the Mas‘aa (place for saa‘i) and when he comes near to al-Safa‘ he should recite (interpretation of the meaning): ―Verily, As-Safa and Al-Marwah (two mountains in Makkah) are of the Symbols of Allah‖ [al-Baqarah 2:158] And he should say: ―Nabda‘u bima bada‘a Allah bihi (We start with that with which Allah started).‖ Then he should climb al-Safa until he can see the Ka‘bah, then he should face it and raise his hands and praise Allah, and make du‘aa‘ as he wishes. The Prophet (SAW) used to say: ―Laa ilaaha ill-Allah wahdahu laa shareeka lah, lahu‘l-mulk, wa lahu‘l-hamd, wa huwa ‗ala kulli shay‘in qadeer. Laa ilaaha ill-Allah wahdah, anjaza wa‘dah, wa nasara ‗abdah, wa hazamaa al-ahzaaba wahdah (There is no god but Allah alone, with no partner or associate; His is the Dominion, all praise is due to Him, and He is able to do all things. There is no god but Allah alone; he fulfilled His promise, granted victory to His slave, and defeated the confederates alone).‖ Narrated by Muslim, 1218. He should repeat that three times, and make du‘aa‘ in between. He should recite this dhikr then make du‘aa‘, then recite it again and make du‘aa‘, and recite it a third time, then come down to al-Marwah, and not make du‘aa‘ after the third time. When he reaches the green marker he should run as quickly as he can without disturbing anyone

(women walk calmly). When he reaches the second green marker, he should walk normally until he reaches al-Marwah. He should climb up it and turn to face the qiblah, and raise his hands and say what he said at al-Safa. Then he should come down from al-Marwah and head for al-Safa, walking in the place of walking and running in the place of running. When he reaches al-Safa he should do what he did the first time, and the same when he goes back to al-Marwah, until he has completed seven circuits; going from al-Safa‘ to al-Marwah is one circuit, and coming back from al-Marwah to al-Safa is another circuit. During his saa‘i he can say whatever he likes or dhikr and du‘aa‘, and recite Qur‘aan. The verse (interpretation of the meaning ―Verily, As-Safa and Al-Marwah (two mountains in Makkah) are of the Symbols of Allah‖ [al-Baqarah 2:158] should be recited by the pilgrim who wants to perform saa‘i when he approaches al-Safa at the beginning of saa‘i only. It is not mustahabb to repeat it every time he approaches al-Safa and al-Marwah, as some people do.

4 – Shaving the head or cutting the hair When he has completed seven circuits (of saa‘i) he should shave his head if he is a man, or cut some of his hair. Shaving is better than cutting because the Prophet (SAW) made du‘aa‘ three times for those who shaved their heads and once for those who cut their hair. Narrated by Muslim, 1303. Note: If he shaves his head, he must shave his entire head, and if he shorten his hair he must cut from all over his head. Because you are going to perform Mutamata Hajj, you should shorten your hair after performing Umrah so that you have enough hair to shave for Hajj. Women should cut the length of a fingertip from their hair. With these actions, Umrah is complete. So Umrah consists of ihraam, tawaaf, saa‘i and shaving the head or shortened the hair.

Description of Hajj: Hajj is one of the best acts of worship. It is one of the pillars of Islam with which Allah (SWT) sent Muhammad (SAW) and without which a person‘s religious commitment is incomplete. We will sum up in these few lines the description of Hajj as narrated in the Sunnah. We have already described Umrah above.

Types of Hajj There are three types of Hajj: Tamattu‘, Ifraad and Qiraan.


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Tamattu‘ means entering ihraam for Umrah only during the months of Hajj (the months of Hajj are Shawwaal, Dhu‘l-Qi‘dah and Dhu‘l-Hijjah). Inshaa Allah we will perform Tamattu Hajj. Ifraad means entering ihraam for Hajj only. Qiraan means entering ihraam for Umrah and Hajj both together. The best of these three types of Hajj is Tamattu‘. This is what the Prophet (SAW) enjoined upon his companions and urged them to do.

Ihraam: Then when the day of al-Tarwiyah comes, which is the 8th day of Dhu‘l-Hijjah, the one who is doing Tamattu‘ should enter ihraam for Hajj in the morning from the place where he is in Makkah. It is mustahabb for him to do the same when entering ihraam for Hajj as he did when entering ihraam for ‗Umrah, namely doing ghusl, putting on perfume and praying. He should form the intention of entering ihraam for Hajj and recite the Talbiyah, and say, ―Labbayk Allaahumma Hajjan (Here I am, O Allaah, for Hajj).‖

Going to Mina 8th day of Dhul-Hijjah: Then the pilgrim should go out to Mina and pray Zuhr, ‗Asr, Maghrib, ‗Isha‘ and Fajr there, shortening the prayers but not joining them. Sleep that night in Mina.

Going to ‘Arafah 9th of Dhul-Hijjah When the sun rises on the day of ‗Arafah, the pilgrim travels from Mina to ‗Arafah . When the sun passes its zenith (i.e., when the time for Zuhr prayer begins), he should pray Zuhr and ‗Asr, two rak‘ahs each, and join them together at the time of Zuhr, as the Prophet (SAW) did, so as to leave a lot of time for standing and making du‘aa‘. Then after the prayer he should devote his time to making dhikr and du‘aa‘ and beseeching Allah, and praying as he likes, raising his hands and facing the qiblah. Most of the Prophet‘s du‘aa‘ in that great place of standing was: ―Laa ilaaha ill-Allah wahdahu laa shareeka lah, lahu‘l-mulk, wa lahu‘l-hamd, wa huwa ‗ala kulli shay‘in qadeer (There is no god but Allah alone, with no partner or associate; His is the Dominion, all praise is due to Him, and He is able to do all things).‖

Going to Muzdalifah When the sun sets, the pilgrim should go to Muzdalifah. When he reaches there, he should pray Maghrib and ‗Isha‘ with one adhaan and two iqaamahs. If he fears that he will not reach Muzdalifah before midnight, he should pray on the way because it is not permissible to delay „Isha‟ prayer until after midnight. He should stay overnight in Muzdalifah, then when dawn comes he should pray Fajr

Going to Mina Before the sun rises, he should go to Mina. When he reaches Mina he should stone Jamarat al-‗Aqabah, which is the last one that is closest to Makkah, throwing seven pebbles one after another, each of which should be approximately the size of a fava bean, saying ―Allahu akbar‖ with each throw. When he has finished this stoning, he should slaughter his sacrificial animal (Adam Travel will take care of that for us), then shave his head or cut his hair; women should cut the length of a fingertip from their hair. This is the first stage of exiting ihraam, after which it becomes permissible to do everything except have intercourse with one's wife.

Then the pilgrim should go back to Makkah and do tawaaf and saa‘i for Hajj. Then comes the second stage of exiting ihraam, after which everything becomes permissible which was forbidden whilst in ihraam. Then after tawaaf and saa‘i, he should go back to Mina and stay there for two nights, the 11th and 12th of Dhu‘l-Hijjah, and stone the three jamarats during those two days when the sun has passed its zenith. He should stone the first jamarah (smallest) with seven pebbles, one after another, and say ―Allahu akbar‖ after each throw. Then he should move to his left and stand facing the qiblah, raising his hands, and offer a lengthy du‘aa‘. Then he should stone the middle jamarah with seven pebbles, one after another, saying ―Allahu akbar‖ with every throw. Then he should move to his left and stand facing the qiblah, raising his hands, and offer a lengthy du‘aa‘. Then he should stone Jamarat al-‗Aqabah with seven pebbles, one after another, saying ―Allahu akbar‖ with each throw, then he should go away and not offer a du’aa’ after that. When the pilgrim wants to leave Makkah and go back to his country, he should not leave until he has performed the farewell tawaaf (tawaaf al-wadaa‘). Women who are menstruating or bleeding following childbirth do not have to do the farewell tawaaf; neither should they stand by the door of al-Masjid al-Haraam to bid farewell, because that was not narrated from the Prophet (SAW).

The last thing the pilgrim should do when he wants to leave is to circumambulate the House. If after the farewell tawaaf he stays and waits for his companions or to load his luggage or to buy something he needs on the way, there is nothing wrong with that, and he does not have to repeat the tawaaf, unless he intends to delay his journey,

May Allah (SWT) accept from all of us.

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1. Ahadith of the Prophet (SAW): The Prophet (SAW) said: ―There are no days in which good deeds are more beloved to Allah (SWT) than during these days. The Sahaba said: Oh Rasul Allah, not even jihad in the path of Allah? He (SAW) said: Not even jihad in the path of Allah except for the man who goes out in the path of Allah with his life and his wealth and returns with neither of them.‖ And he (SAW) said: ―The best days of this world are these ten.‖ 2. Allah (SWT) swears by these 10 days in the Qur’an: Allah (SWT) says: ―By the dawn, and by the 10 nights‖ [al-Fajr 89:1-2]. Ibn ‗Abbas, Ibn al-Zubayr, Mujahid and others of the earlier and later generations said that this refers to the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah. Ibn Katheer said: ―This is the correct opinion.‖ Allah (SWT) says: ―…and mention the name of Allah on appointed days…‖ [al-Hajj 22:28] Ibn ‗Abbas said these are the ten days. 3. These 10 days are better than Ramadan: Most scholars adopt the opinion that these days are better than the last 10 days of Ramadan. However, what holds the last 10 days of Ramadan at a higher status is the night of Power (Laylatul Qadr) which is equivalent to one thousand months (83.33 years). The rewards are multiplied in these days. Ibn ‗Abbas said: ―(The reward for good) deeds are multiplied seven hundred times in these days.‖ Al Awza‘i said: I was informed that good deeds during the 10 days are the equivalent (in reward) to a battle in the path of Allah, in which the day is spent in fasting and the night in safeguarding, except if one is bestowed with martyrdom.‖ In Ramdan, doing good deeds and struggling in worship, especially during the last 10 nights, is easier than during these days for a few reasons. Firstly, the atmosphere of the month of Ramadan, whether culturally, spiritually, or traditionally, makes it easier to focus and strive. Secondly, the shayateen are chained. So, to get that drive and direction we had in Ramadan, is much harder when we have most likely fallen out of ―Ramadan mode.‖ However, since the ‗ibada is more difficult, the reward is greater. So let‘s keep this in mind and get ready to really work hard.

The Plan of Action for these 10 Days 1. Really feel this blessing and realize that it is an opportunity of a lifetime, because none of us know if we will witness these 10 days again. Khalid bin mi‘dan used to say: ―If the door for good is opened for one of you, then rush (to take advantage) because you don‘t know when it will close.‖ 2. Have high aspirations in your worship and use the examples of the ijtihad of the saliheen as motivation. 3. Take advantage of the opportunities to get the reward of hajj while being elsewhere. The Prophet (SAW) said: ―Whoever prays fajr in congregation and then sits in remembrance of Allah until the sun rises, then prays two rak‘aat, he has the full reward of hajj and ‗umrah.‖ 4. Perfecting the fara‘idh (obligatory actions): Often times we become busy trying to do extra deeds, but neglect the fact that perhaps maybe what is obligatory upon us is not at the level it should be. There is no way for a person to become close to Allah (SWT) other than through the obligatory actions, as is apparent in the famous hadith qudsi in which Allah (SWT) says: ―My servant does not become closer to me by anything more beloved to me than what I have obligated upon him.‖

Reasonable Goals 1. Khatm of Qur’an: equivalent to more than half a million hasanat during these days. Let‘s try to complete

the recitation of the Qur‘an during these days, ending by ‗Asr time on the day of ‗Arafah and spending from ‗Asr to Magrhib in du‘aa. 2. Qiyam al- layl: Rasul Allah (SAW) said: ―Whoever stands in prayer, reciting 1,000 verses is written among the muqantareen.‖ A qintar is equal to 70,000 dinar. The recitation of the last two ajzaa‘ of the Qur‘an is equivalent to 1,000 verses. 3. Extra Salah during the day: The Prophet (SAW) said: ―There is not a Muslim who prays twelve raka‘at per day, other than the obligatory prayers, except that a palace is built for him in paradise.‖ 4. Dhikr: The best form of worship to do in these 10 days as apparent in the hadith: Ibn ‗Umar said that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, ―There is no day more honorable in Allah‘s sight and no acts more beloved therein to Allah (SWT) than those in these 10 days. So say tahlil (There is no deity worthy of worship but Allah : La ilaha illAllah ), takbir (Allah is the Greatest : Allahu Akbar ) and tahmid (All praise is due to Allah : alhumdulillah) a lot [on those days].‖ [Reported by Ahmad, 7/224; Ahmad Shakir stated it is saheeh] Yahya related to me from Malik from Ziyad ibn Abi Ziyad from Talha ibn Ubaydullah ibn Kariz that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, said, ―The best du‘aa is du‘aa on the day of ‗Arafah, and the best thing that I or the Prophets before me have said is ‗There is no god but Allah, alone, without any partner‘ (La ilaha illa‘llah, wahdahu la sharika lah.)‖ [Muwatta imam Malik] 5. Reviving the Sunnah of Takbir: Ibn ‗Umar and Abu Hurairah (radhi Allahu anhuma) used to go out in the marketplace during the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah, reciting Takbeer, and the people would recite Takbeer when they heard them. 6. Fasting: The reward of fasting is great, so imagine how much that reward would be multiplied in these days. If one can‘t fast all of the 9 days, then at least on the day of ‗Arafah as it is the greatest day. Abu Qatadah reported that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said, ―Fasting on the day of ‗Arafah is an expiation for two years, the year preceding it and the year following it. Fasting the day of ‗Ashuraa‘ is an expiation for the year preceding it.‖ [This is related by "the group," except for al-Bukhari and at-Tirmidhi] The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said ―There is no day that Allah will free people more from the fire than on the Day of ‗Arafah.‖ ‗Ali (radiya Allahu anhu) used to advise people to say ―Oh Allah free my neck from the fire.‖ On the day of ‗Arafah. The Prophet (SAW) said the best du‘aa is the du‘aa on the day of ‗Arafah. 7. Du’aa: Especially on the day of ‗Arafah, but also at anytime. Keep in mind the times where du‘aa is more likely to be accepted and ask during those times: during the last third of the night, between the athan and iqamah, during the rain, in sujood, on Fridays, and while fasting. 8. Sadaqa: Give sadaqa during these days, since the reward is multiplied tremendously. 9. Tawba: Continually renew repentance. 10. Establish ikhlas in your ‗ibadah. Check and renew intentions at all times

The Day of ‘Eid The greatest day: Remain focused as it is still part of the first 10 days which are the best days of the year! Try not to get too caught up in celebrating that you stop doing the worship that you were doing the first 9 days. The day of ‘Eid: A day for visiting family (silat ar-rahim) and performing the sacrifice for one who is able.

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be afflicted with various ailments all over his body. It was clear that he was wasting away. He was even paralyzed and was

constantly forced to remain in a seated position. The Bedouin could clearly hear him say, "All praise is for Allah, Who has kept

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T 22 5:57 6:30 7:31 12:23 1:00 2:45 3:23 3:45 5:08 5:13 6:36 7:45

W 23 5:58 6:30 7:33 12:23 1:00 2:45 3:23 3:45 5:07 5:12 6:36 7:45

T 24 5:59 6:30 7:34 12:24 1:00 2:44 3:22 3:45 5:06 5:11 6:36 7:45

F 25 6:00 6:30 7:35 12:24 1:00 2:44 3:22 3:45 5:06 5:11 6:35 7:45

S 26 6:01 6:30 7:36 12:24 1:00 2:43 3:21 3:45 5:05 5:10 6:35 7:45

S 27 6:02 6:30 7:37 12:25 1:00 2:43 3:21 3:45 5:05 5:10 6:35 7:45

M 28 6:03 6:30 7:38 12:25 1:00 2:43 3:20 3:45 5:04 5:09 6:34 7:45

T 29 6:04 6:30 7:40 12:25 1:00 2:42 3:20 3:45 5:04 5:09 6:34 7:45

W 30 6:05 6:30 7:41 12:26 1:00 2:42 3:19 3:45 5:04 5:09 6:34 7:45

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