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SNMC JUMA SCHEDULE

SNMC JUMA PRAYER July 5th, 2019  (Two Khutbahs):

1st Khutbah 1:00 pm: Khateeb –  Imam Dr. Zijad Delic

2nd Khutbah at 2:15 pm: Khateeb – Dr. Emdad Khan

Jumah Prayer will be held @ the SNMC MASJID/CENTER, 3020 Woodroffe Ave.

SNMC FRIDAY NIGHT LECTURE – after Salatil Magrib on July 5th – A to Z about Hajj by Hafiz Dr. Ahmed

When: July 5th, Friday Night after ‘Magrib Prayer

Who/Speaker: Hafiz Dr. Ahmed

Where: SNMC Prayer Hall

All are welcome to remind themselves on the basics of the Hajj and the best way to perform it.

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Imam Zijad’s Corner: BLESSINGS OF HAJJ

BLESSINGS OF HAJJ

The discipline of Hajj has often been the key to awaken many Muslims to a fuller and deeper understanding of the concepts of Islam and its true Message.

More than simply an annual institution or ritual, Hajj holds the potential to draw all believers, Insha’allah, into a future filled with blessings, among which the following are central:

1        Purification of the soul from all traces of sin. – Hajj provides the greatest opportunity for believers to seek forgiveness of sins accumulated throughout life and to make Du’as for others. This can happen when one has performed Hajj Mabrur, or done the pilgrimage in a proper way, as the Messenger of Allah mentions: “They will return from Hajj as newly born babies (free of all sins).”  Hadith}

2        Unity and understanding. – Through Hajj, the believers come to know each other and are made more aware of the mutual affairs of their brothers and sisters from all over the world. In Hajj they feel more connection and kindred love for each other, irrespective of their geographical or cultural backgrounds. Thus, Hajj unites the believers of the world into one international community.

3        Confirmation of commitment to Almighty Allah. – Through demonstrating that they are ready to sacrifice all material possessions and values for the sake of their Creator, believers show their commitment to Allah; for unless a Muslim really loves Allah, he/she would never undertake such a long, costly and arduous journey to Makkah, leaving all their near and dear ones behind.

4        Reminding believers of complete trust in Allah. – Believers come face to face with the deep faith and unshaken commitment of Ibrahim and his son Isma’il (peace be upon them) when they were called to make the ultimate sacrifice – of life itself — in His name.

5        Preserving important rites. – Hajj reminds us of the rites which were ordained for us by Allah and taught by His Last Messenger, the Prophet Muhammad (S).

6        Walking in the Prophet’s footsteps. – Hajj is a memorable and cleansing means of acquainting believers with the spiritual, historical and physical environment in which the last Messenger, Muhammad (S), lived and served Allah.

7        Spiritual blessing. – This is the greatest Hajj blessing of all, for pilgrims (Hujjaj) are encouraged to develop a greater consciousness of Allah in and to return home with a sense of uplifted spirit and fulfillment.