September 5, 2014 C.E. (9 Dhul Qa’idah 1435 A. H.)
With G-D’s Name, the Merciful Benefactor, The Merciful Redeemer
As Salaam ‘Alaikum
Welcome to: The Nation’s Mosque, Masjid Muhammad
Friday, Jumah – September 5, 2014
Time: 1:30pm
WEEKEND EVENTS: September 5th – 7th, 2014
Friday 5
10 – 12:00pm KIBAR – Contact Sr. Tahirah, (202) 483-8832
1:30 – 3:30pm Jumah Lunch – Halal chicken wings; fried fish; potato salad; bean soup; chips, juice, water and tea
Saturday 6
10am – 2pm SQL Fundamentals I Class – Contact Course Instructor Sabah Bilal mail@urbanadultlearner.org
11:30am MAVA Post I Meeting
Sunday 7
9:00am Ash-Shahadah 101 Course/Islamic Studies
10:00am Study Al-Islam Class – The 5 Pillars (details inside)
**Conference Call**
11:00am Quranic Reading Class & Prayer Class
ANNOUNCEMENTS/AND NOTICES:
All announcements for the weekly bulletin must be submitted via email for approval to: info@thenationsmosque.org by close of business – MONDAY
Condolences – It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of our beloved Sister – Founder, Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Azizah Magazine, Sister Tayyibah Taylor. Sis. Tayyibah passed away yesterday after complications resulting from her battle with Stage 4 Cancer. We pray that her illness was an expiation of her sins; that Allah have mercy on her, give her peace and pardon her; and that she be received with honor and be protected from the torment of the grave and Fire.
Condolences – We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Shuron Abdullah on the recent passing of her father Br. Mansoor Salahuddin. Br. Mansoor’s Janazah was held here at Masjid Muhammad last Wednesday. We pray the Most High shower his blessings and mercy on this family in their time of grief and that he accept Br. Mansoor in the company of the righteous.
For Sale – Muslim Family Day at Six Flags America tickets are on sale in the Business Office for the advance ticket reduced price of $30/ticket. This event will be held on September 20th 11AM – 7PM. Kids 2 and under are free.
Help Wanted– It’s about that time again to begin planning our annual Eidul-Adha festivities. We are seeking a dynamic and committed team to see this year’s event to fruition. If you are interested in assisting in this endeavor please contact Br. Hamid Saahir at hamidsaahir@gmail.com
MINARET PLEDGE BUILDING FUND – “Thank You” to those who have paid their pledges! Please honor your pledge and pay @www.nationsmasjid.com or pay in the office.
Keep the Legacy of Imam W.D. Mohammad Alive
Watch www.DCTV.org, Contact: Ahmad Ansari 202-320-8115 cahmadansari@aol.com(see Community Bulletin Board for full schedule).
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS:
- Awni Rum
- Norman Jackson
- Jeyone Muhammad, resting at home
- Muhammad Ali, resting at home
- Imam Kashif, resting at home
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
- Driver for Senior Van – Contact: Sr. Tahirah 202-483-8832
- Hosts/Hostesses, Contact: Khoran Davis, khoranmustapha@hotmail.com
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY:
The Nations Mosque owns a food truck and is looking for proposals to get it operative or an interested buyer!!! Please submit response to info@thenationsmosque.org and place in the subject matter “businessopportunity”.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Community Iftars –
(immediately following Maghrib on Thursday).
For information contact: Jihad Abdus Salaam, 202-329-9796
MAVA Post I Meeting
Saturday, September 6th at 11:30 AM
Study Al-Islam Class – The 5 Pillars
Beginning Sunday, September 7, 2014 at 10AM
**Conference Dial-In Number: (712) 775-7035 Participant Access Code: 697478#
This lecture series will be held every Sunday September – March (See posted schedule for details). This series will be on the 5 Pillars according to the interpretation of the Quranic Arabic, our Prophet (pbuh) and taught to us through the tafsir of Imam Mohammed.
Health Literacy & Computer Literacy Workshop
Saturday, September 20, 2014, 1:30 – 3:30PM
This workshop is a continuation of the Health committee’s facilitation of the” Family Living Healthy Lifestyles” workshop. This first class is an introduction to basic computer usage and will address those who are new to computers. There is no cost. The next session will focus on Health Literacy. Date and time to be determined. The fee will be $10.00.
We are encouraging our Seniors to attend. Ali Muhammad, instructor has access to and will bring 15 laptops and he has access to additional 10 ipads. Sign up at the Business Office.
Contact Saisa Neel for additional information saisa@comcast.net
9/11 Unity Walk
Sunday, September 21, 2014, 12 – 5:00PM
Embassy Row, Washington, DC
In a dramatic display of unity, every house of worship on Embassy Row will open their doors to each other in a striking display of hospitality. Christians, Muslims, Jews, Sikhs, Hindus, Buddhists, other faiths, and those of no faith, come learn about each other, enjoy great food, and create friendships. Walkers listen to moving speeches, engage in thought provoking dialogue, and come together for service projects.
All are welcomed and encouraged to participate in this International Day of Peace!
SHARE Food Distribution
Saturday, September 27, 2014, 7 – 8:00AM
Celebrate Marriage…. Fulfilling Half Your Deen
Saturday, October 18, 2014, 7 – 10:00PM
This event is not your usual “Banquet”. We will share a meal, testimonials of successful marriage practices, enjoy interactive games & door prizes, and take a memorable photo with your spouse. More details to follow.
Please save the date!!
“Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your [full] compensation on the Day of Resurrection. So he who is drawn away from the Fire and admitted to Paradise has attained [his desire].
And what is the life of this world except the enjoyment of delusion.” (3:185)
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From The Imam’s Office:
With G-d’s Name, The Merciful Benefactor, The Merciful Redeemer
Leader of The Nation’s Mosque Condemns the Murder of Steven Sotloff by ISIL/ISIS
Pending authentication in the wake of yet another horrific killing by the criminal terrorists group ISIL/ISIS, we extend our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the family of Steven Sotloff and commend his life of service and sacrifice for humanity. We join the world in strongly condemning ISIL/ISIS for the inhumane, barbaric, cowardly murder of innocent life and their countless acts of extreme violence against humanity. We continue to be outraged and troubled by senseless acts that do not uplift or bring peace to our souls and lives collectively.
The world of the civilized has an obligation to neutralize the uncivilized and the Arab and Muslim nations should be among the first to respond. The inhumane actions of ISIL/ISIS have no place in human space. Their actions are far from humane and far from Islamic as they are not the actions of Muslims. They are killing innocent human life, people of faith, Christians and numerous Muslims. They are not the followers of Prophet Muhammad (saw) who taught and lived that we are never to the take the life of the innocent, not even the life of a COMBATANT prisoner, such as the Lebanese Muslim Soldier Ali Al-Sayeed, so certainly not the life of an innocent NONCOMBATANT. Our prophet taught that we are to respect and protect religious freedom, protect the life and houses of worship for Christians, Jews, and others, that we are to always seek peace over aggression and never be the aggressor, and that we are not to let the hatred of others cause us to swerve from just behavior to criminal behavior. The Holy Qur’an states: O ye who believe! Be upright firmly for Allah (G-d), as witnesses to equity and justice, and let not the enmity and hatred of others cause you to result to criminal behavior and depart from justice. Be just: that is close to G-d. and fear Allah. For Allah is well-aware of what you do.
Any person, no matter how desperate their situation, no matter how much their hearts are paining because of wrong that has been done to them, whether real or perceived, there is no justification for them to make innocent people the target of their terror or the target of their violent inhumane acts.
ISIL/ISIS have killed their innocent good healthy human sentiments and have become hard and insensitive for and toward humanity. They have lost both, their human identity and their religious identity, with the worst being to lose our common identity, the human identity and behave as cruel beasts devouring human life and property.
As Muslims, we have a responsibility to exhibit the best of our human and religious identity, and to follow the examples of Prophets Muhammad (saw), Abraham, Moses, Jesus Christ, etc, peace be upon all of them.
Imam Talib M. Shareef
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1519 Islamic Way (4th St) NW Washington DC 20001
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