July 25, 2014 C.E. (27 Ramadan 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 – July 25, 2014
Time: 1:30pm
WEEKEND EVENTS: July 25 – July 27, 2014
Saturday 26
7 – 8:00am SHARE Food Distribution – alvapeace@aol.com
8:30pm Friendship Iftar – Islamic Education Center
(details inside)
Sunday 27
9:00am Ash-Shahadah 101 Course/Islamic Studies
11:00am Quranic Reading Class & Prayer Class
1:30pm Public Address
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
Welcome – Masjid Muhammad would like to welcome our very special visiting guests from KARAMAH this Friday.
Zakatul Fitr – This tax, which is due on every individual, to be paid before the Eid prayer, can be paid at the Masjid Muhammad business office or online. The amount is $10/person. Please be sure to indicate “zakatul fitr” on your donation receipt.
Help Wanted–We are seeking volunteers for the Eid festivities. If you have a few hours you can commit to the service of others, please contact Br. Karim Ali at thethinker301@hotmail.com
Thank You – Thank you and JazakumAllah Khayr for all those who sponsored, cooked for, served at or participated in our community iftars this year. Alhumdulillah we were able to feed so many believers with your help. May all of your prayers and acts of worship during this blessed month be accepted.
KIBAR Closings – This will be the last Friday KIBAR will be closed for the month of Ramadan. Note that it will be closed on Monday, July 28th for Eid. Thereafter it will resume its regular Monday-Friday schedule.
SHARE – There will be no SHARE Food Distribution for the month of August. The regular schedule will resume in September.
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 ahmadansari@aol.com(see Community Bulletin Board for full schedule).
KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS:
- Awni Rum
- Norman Jackson
- Islah Abdullah, resting at home
- Jeyone Muhammad, resting at home
- Muhammad Ali, resting at home
- Imam Kashif, resting at home
- Sr. Marion Muhammad – 301485-8658
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 “business opportunity”.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Community Iftars –
Nightly communal breaking of the fast will continue for the duration of Ramadan,
with the last one taking place on Monday, 7/28/14, hosted by our Board of Advisors. Thereafter we will resume our regular schedule of Monday and Thursday night iftars.
(immediately following Maghrib prayer).
SHARE Food Distribution
Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 7AM
Friendship Iftar
Saturday, July 26, 2014 at 8:30PM
Islamic Education Center – 7917 Montrose Rd. Potomac, MD 20854
Community members are invited to participate in this event taking place this Saturday
which features remarks from our own Resident Imam, Talib Shareef.
Eidul Fitr Prayer & Festivities
Tentatively Scheduled for Tuesday, July 29th at 10 AM
Anacostia Park – 1900 Anacostia Drive South East, Washington, DC 20020
If you are planning to bring a dish for the Community Table we need your information! Please let us know your name and phone number and what dish you are bringing
CONTACT: TALIB MUHAMMAD 571-233-6816 EMAIL: IBNFROMVA@COX.NET
CONTACT: KHADIJAH 301-477-3291 EMAIL: khadijahj.mmdc@gmail.com
MAVA Post 1 Fundraiser: Fish Fry & Vendors Paradise
Friday, August 1, 2014 at 11 AM @ Masjid Muhammad &
Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 11 AM @ America’s Islamic Heritage Museum
Dinners with 2 sides – $10; or sandwich – $6
Vendor Contact: Bahijah Abdus-Salaam – 202.232.7849
Families Choosing Healthy Lifestyles – Closing Ceremony
Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 5:30PM
Kellogg Center/Gallaudet University – 800 Florida Avenue NE WDC
All Masjid members are invited to the closing ceremony for “Families Choosing Healthy Lifestyles” whether you attended the classes or not/ This is a FREE event!
Please contact the Health Team Committee if you have any questions.
Community Meeting
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Please save the date!
Lo! We revealed it on the Night of Power. (1)
Ah, what will convey unto thee what the Night of Power is! (2)
The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. (3)
The angels and the Spirit descend therein, by the permission of their Lord,
with all decrees. (4)
(The night is) Peace until the rising of the dawn. (5)
(97:1-5)
From The Imam’s Office:
With G-d’s Name, The Merciful Benefactor, The Merciful Redeemer
The entire family is invited to participate in a program this Ramadhan to listen and learn from Imams who are versed (were taught by Imam Mohammed, studied his language and they are respected by their peers) in the language, expressions and insight of Imam Mohammed’s Quranic commentary. The intent of this program is purely to observe Ramadhan through study, share in peaceful reflection, and to grow closer to our nature and to Allah, InshaAllah.
All you need is a telephone and to dial:
Conference Call # 712-432-1212
Meeting ID – 306-933-035
Let’s get organized:
v Be ready by dialing in before 5 AM. There is a limit to the number of callers.
v No questions will be permitted during these 30 minute sessions
v Each Imam will provide commentary on the language of Imam Mohammed for us to gain insight on the required 30th of the day. We will NOT read Quran as a group.
v The start time is 5 AM and the end time is 5:30 AM (EST)
FORMAT: Intro >>Recite short opening dua >>Commentary >>Recite short closing dua
Imam Talib Shareef
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Masjid Muhammad, Inc
1519 Islamic Way (4th St) NW Washington DC 20001
202.483.8832 Fax: 202.265.3562
www.thenationsmosque.org