SNMC Newsletter

By Dr. Emdad Khan

In Sura Ankabut, Allah swt declares,

29:2 أَحَسِبَ ٱلنَّاسُ أَن يُتْرَكُوٓا۟ أَن يَقُولُوٓا۟ ءَامَنَّا وَهُمْ لَا يُفْتَنُونَ

Do people think once they say, “We believe,” that they will be left without being put to the test?

We all know, Allah swt tested Bilal (R), Khabbab  (R), Sumaya  (R) and so many others.  May Allah be pleased with all of them.

A Moment with Our Prophet, Muhammad (S)

By Imam Zijad Delic

Day 261: Khusuf or Kusuf Prayer (the Sun and the Moon Eclipse Prayer)

It was narrated by ‘Aisha (r) that the Prophet (S) said, after finishing the Khusuf prayer: “The sun and the moon are two signs of the numerous signs of Allah. They do not eclipse as the sign of death or life (birth) of anyone. So, when you see the eclipse, make du’a to Allah, say Takbir, offer Prayer (Salat al Khusuf) and give Sadaqa.” (Bukhari, Muslim)

إِنَّ الشَّمْسَ وَالْقَمَرَ آيَتَانِ مِنْ آيَاتِ اللَّهِ، لاَ يَنْخَسِفَانِ لِمَوْتِ أَحَدٍ وَلاَ لِحَيَاتِهِ، فَإِذَا رَأَيْتُمْ ذَلِكَ فَادْعُوا اللَّهَ وَكَبِّرُوا، وَصَلُّوا وَتَصَدَّقُوا

Source: Bukhari, Muslim

By Dr. Emdad Khan

In our life to be successful and have peace and harmony, we require a vision with three elements:

1. Accountability
2. innovation
3. Respect

Today we discuss about being respectful to everyone we interact with, whether we agree or disagree with them.

A Moment with Our Prophet, Muhammad (S)

By Imam Zijad Delic

Day 259: Muhammad (S) practiced Mercy to All!

Abu Salih (r) narrated that the Prophet (S) addressed the people saying: ٌ“O people, I am only a mercy and a guide.”

يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّمَا أَنَا رَحْمَةٌ مُهْدَاة

Source: Sunan al-Darimi

So, what did really the Messenger (S) mean with this statement in a practical sense?

By Dr. Emdad Khan

Have we thought of how adults breathe12-16 times per minute to inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide to survive? Adults above 60 breathe up to 28 times per minute.

Breathing to essential to our life. It allows our body to obtain the energy to perform it activities.

If we go to the hospital we will see many people are taken care of by respiratory therapists. We will also see various types of oxygen machines which assist in breathing and help us survive as a human being.