Weekly Samachar - Week of 2/19/2024
Your weekly round-up of programming and announcements.
February 19 2024
9th Shabaan 1445 A.H
Rajab & Sha'baan Extended Schedule
AeA Announcements Whatsapp Group
Weekly Programs
Your weekly lineup of programs at Anjuman e Asghari
Thursday 2/22 - Thursday Night Program
Location: Imambargha
7:30 PM Surah Yaseen
7:45 PM Dua Kumayl
8:10 PM Lecture
8:35 PM Ziyarat Waritha
8:45 PM Tabarruk
Friday 2/23 - Jumuah Salaat
Location: Imambargha
12:27 PM Jumuah Salaat by Sayyid Muntadher
Friday 2/23 - Quranic Vocabulary with Sayyid Muntadher
7:00 PM Quran Vocabulary with Sayyid Muntadher
8:00 PM End of Program
Saturday 2/24 - Discussion with Sayyid Muntadher
Location: Imambargha
6:30 AM Fajr Salaat
6:45 AM Breakfast
7:15 AM Discussion on Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s) in the Holy Quran
Saturday 2/24 - Wiladat Eve of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s)
Location: Imambargha
6:12 PM Salaat
6:40 PM Amaals
7:40 PM Lecture by Sheikh Wael Elzain
8:35 PM Qasida
8:45 PM Ziyarat/Tabarruk
Sunday 2/25 - Wiladat Day of Imam Mahdi (a.t.f.s)
Location: Imambargha
6:13 PM Salaat
6:40 PM Iftaar/Niaz
7:30 PM Quran Recitation
7:40 PM Lecture by Sheikh Wael Elzain
8:35 PM Qasida
8:45 PM Ziyarat/Tabarruk
Anybody wishing to recite during upcoming programs, please send your names to Mohammed Al-Batushi (952-258-3403) via WhatsApp/text to avoid disappointment. All reciters will be asked to follow the allocated time for the programs to start and end on time.
EC Announcements
Your weekly lineup of secretarial announcements
**Annual Donation Receipts
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Tabbaruk Sponsor Sign-Up
If you would like to sponsor tabbaruk for programs including Salaatul Juma, please fill out the form below and send a message to Sis. Nabila Jaffer.
Resident Aalim
Messages and/or services from Sayyid Muntadher.
Connect 1:1 with Sayyid
The flyer below is a how-to guide to use the online calendar tool, Calendly, to find time to connect with Sayyid Muntadher one on one.
Book 1:1 time with Sayyid Muntadher!
Community Announcements
General announcements from the larger Muslim and Minneapolis community.
Wael El Zein began his speaking career officially in 2004 in where he recited his majalis in Al Mahdi Center in the Muharram of 2004. Moreover, he delivered many speeches on various occasions in different centers in Toronto, such as Bay view Masjid, and York University, London ON, Al Huda Centre, the Afghan Canadian Islamic Community Centre and Kingston ON, Halifax, Calgary and Virginia U.S.A, Hyderi Islamic centre in London U.K and Maatam Tanzania Dubai, UAE.
Many of the lectures can be found online.
He moved to Windsor ON in 2006 to join the Imam Hussain(AS) Foundation Hawza, which further gave him an opportunity to expand his studies with different scholars. Now residing in Ottawa, Sheikh Wael still serves the podium of Imam Hussain(AS).
Sheikh wal worked on establishing different youth clubs/programs in various cities mainly in the province of Ontario. His aim is to create a fraternity of Muslim Youth in the west to prepare them to become leaders of tomorrow. In 2013 he moved back to Ottawa and was one of the founders of the 313 youth organisation which later developed to become the Ark Centre of Excellence. The centre was a base for the youth of the community that offered an entertainment facility, religious programs and academic activities. The centre offered youth counselling, weekly sessions/discussions on different topics mainly the challenges that face the youth in the west, plus regular weekend lectures on Quran tafseer, history and Aqida.
Sheikh Wal is currently delivering a new series of lectures on the topic of the Occultation of Imam Mahdi at the Ark Centre.
Your Local Male Rep: Maytham Somji
Your Local Female Rep: Akeela Manekia-Mehdi
Community Services
Local services offered for the benefit of our community members
Hadi Medical Clinic is a no-cost healthcare facility open to everyone in need of its service, regardless of race, faith, or socioeconomic status. The clinic provides free primary care consultations by board certified doctors. In addition, lab tests are arranged as necessary at a nominal fee. All work done by doctors and staff is voluntary.
The clinic is open every Saturday from 10:30am-1:00pm and is located at Imam Hussain Islamic Center
During these challenging times Masoomeen Foundation is here to serve the Shia community of Minnesota with resources to weather uncertain times.
If anyone requires any support please visit the site https://www.masoomeenfoundation.org/ or contact us [email protected].
Second Harvest Senior Nutrition Program Moves to Brooklyn Park
Monday through Friday, seniors over 60 who meet certain income guidelines can go to the Brooklyn Park-based food bank once a month to pick up a box filled with nutritious food.
The box contains things like pasta, juice, canned fruits and veggies, and pet food for all of the animal lovers out there.
Local Free Grocery & Meal Program
A local Minnesota organization has organized a free grocery and meal program. Please click the link below to learn more and please share with those who may benefit from this service.
Community Businesses
Support our local businesses, owned by our very own community members.