27th night of Ramadan, Zakat Al-Fitr
March 24, 2025/Ramadan 24, 1446
27th night of Ramadan - Wednesday, March 26th
Quran Recitation Completion Tharaweeh will take place the evening of Wednesday, March 26th (27th Night of Ramadan) In sha Allah. Please join us for salah and dua in congregation on this blessed night!! The masjid will be open from Magrib to Fajr.
Program:
- Magrib prayers
- Isha Adhan will be at 8:54 PM followed by Tharaweeh prayers with Quran completion and dua
- Tahujud prayers will start at 4:00 AM
- Suhur
- Fajr prayers will follow
Please join us and make every effort to get the most benefit from this night as it may be the night of Power which is better than 1,000 months as mentioned in the Holy Quran.
Don't miss this golden opportunity!!
Here are few reminders as to what is granted in this night:
1- Laylat AlQadr is in one of these nights. We have indeed revealed this (Message) in the night of Power. And what will explain to thee what the Night of Power is?. (Al-Qadr: 1-2).
2- Blessings and Rewards from Allah (swt) for Muslims s****urpass the blessings of every other night of the year. The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months. (Al-Qadr: 3).
3- On this night, a countless number of angels descend with blessings and mercy until dawn. Therein descend the angels and the Ruh [Jibril] by Allah's Permission with all Decrees. (All that night), there is Peace until the appearance of dawn. (Al-Qadr: 4-5).
4- The Prophet (PBUH) said "Whoever stands (in prayer) in Lailatul-Qadr out of faith and sincerity and seeking reward then his previous sins are forgiven"
How to reap the treasures of Laylat AlQadr:
1- Plan and prepare. Free yourself, be rested, eat light, take time off if possible, and be determined to maximize your benefits in these nights.
2- Increase and diversify acts of worship and good deeds in all ten nights or at least the odd nights. Every good deed from Maghrib to Fajr on Laylat AlQadr is rewarded a minimum of at least 83 years of worship. That is longer than most of us will live!
Examples of acts of worship and good deeds:
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Read the Quran,
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Make Tahajud Prayers,
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Make Ia'tikaf at the Masjid,
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Provide Iftar or Suhur,
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Volunteer at the Masjid
3- Pay your Zakat Al-Mal and Sadaqa, give in charity. Remember to correctly calculate your Zakat Al-Mal and paying in Ramadan is preferred. Also, increase your voluntary charity in these last 10 nights. You can distribute your Zakat Al-Mal and Sadaqa over the last 10 nights. Also remember your Masjid in your Zakat Al-Mal and Sadaqa. You can donate automatically every night at https://us.mohid.co/mn/saintpaul/iswem/masjid/online/donation/8 or make one time donation at
https://us.mohid.co/mn/saintpaul/iswem/masjid/online/vfr/contribute/ramadan_fundraiser_2025
4- Seek forgiveness. In these nights, constantly say: O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me.
Aisha (RAA) reported: I asked: O Messenger of Allah! If I realize Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), what should I supplicate in it? He (PBUH) replied, You should supplicate: Allahumma innaka afuwwun, tuhibbul-afwa, fafu anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me).
In addition to our regular Ramadan programs at the Masjid,
- Masjid will be open from Maghreb to Fajr for Ibadah
- Tahajud Prayers will be offered starting at 4:00 AM Insha Allah
- Suhoor will be provided at the Masjid
- The schedule for Ia'tikaf will be made available at the Masjid. Anybody planning to perform Ia'tikaf please contact Br Waseem at 651-263-5531 or Br Mustapha at 651-214-2597 to coordinate Ia'tikaf.
May Allah accept from all of us our fasts and prayers
Zakat Al-Fitr
Zakat Al-fitr is $15.00 per person for 1446H/2025.
Zakat Al-Fitr is obligatory for every Muslim who has surplus food beyond their basic needs for one day and night. It must be given on behalf of oneself and those under ones financial care, such as a spouse and children. Zakat Al-Fitr must be paid before the Eid Al-Fitr prayer.
Please pay your Zakat Al-Fitr as early as possible to ensure timely distribution to needy families in our community before Eid Al-Fitr.
You can give your Zakat Al-Fitr at the Masjid in the designated boxes OR online at: https://www.etcic.org/donate/ (Be sure to donate under Zakat Al-Fitr).
For questions or to inform us about families in need of Zakat Al-Fitr distribution, please reach out to Br Mustapha at 651-214-2597 or at [email protected].
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Eastern Twin Cities Islamic Center
12585 Hudson Road South
Afton, MN 55001
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