Weekly Samachar - Week of 3/11/2024
Your weekly round-up of programming and announcements.
March 11, 2024
30th Shabaan 1445 A.H
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Weekly Programs
Your weekly lineup of programs at Anjuman e Asghari
Monday 3/11 - Ramadhan Night 1
Anticipated first night of Ramdhan
6:00 PM Quran Khani
6:35 PM Surah Yaseen
6:45 PM Ramadhan Duas
7:05 PM Lecture by Sayyid Muntadher
7:33 PM Salaat
Tuesday 3/12 - Ramadhan Night 2
6:00 PM Quran Khani
6:45 PM Ramadhan Duas
7:05 PM Lecture by Sayyid Muntadher
7:34 PM Salaat
8:00 PM Iftar (Menu: Kheema curry, peas and potato curry Kheema spaghetti with white sauce)
Wednesday 3/13 - Ramadhan Night 3
6:00 PM Quran Khani
6:45 PM Ramadhan Duas
7:05 PM Lecture by Sayyid Muntadher
7:36 PM Salaat
8:00 PM Iftar (Menu: Spanish rice with chicken and Corn pie)
Thursday 3/14 - Ramadhan Night 4
6:00 PM Quran Khani
6:30 PM Dua Kumayl
6:50 PM Ramadhan Duas
7:05 PM Lecture by Sayyid Muntadher
7:37 PM Salaat
8:00 PM Iftar (Menu: Meat curry, Spinach curry and Cheese macaroni)
8:50 PM Kahoot and Ziyarat
Friday 3/15 - Jumuah Salaat
1:22 PM Jumuah Salaat led by Sayyid Muntadher
Friday 3/15 - Ramadhan Night 5
6:00 PM Quran Khani
6:45 PM Ramadhan Duas
7:05 PM Lecture by Sayyid Muntadher
7:38 PM Salaat
8:05 PM Iftar (Menu: Uzbeki dish)
Saturday 3/16 - Ramadhan Night 6
5:45 PM Quran Khani
6:45 PM Ramadhan Duas
7:05 PM Lecture by Sayyid Muntadher
7:39 PM Salaat
8:05 PM Iftar (Menu: Meat pilau, Bharazi pilau, Spaghetti with Red sauce)
Sunday 3/17 - Ramadhan Night 7
5:45 PM Quran Khani
6:45 PM Ramadhan Duas
7:05 PM Lecture by Sayyid Muntadher
7:41 PM Salaat
8:05 PM Iftar (Menu: TBD)
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
Daily Program
The main program for the month of Ramadhan will start with Quran Khani, followed by Du'a, Lecture, Namaaz, and Iftar. Please refer to the schedule below.
The weekly Samachar will contain more detailed information and any program updates.
Ramadhan Fund
The Ramadhan fund is open. This fund is critical. It allows the Jamaat to run rich educational programs during the Holy month and helps to cover operating expenses until Muharram.
The goal is to raise $70,000 during the Holy month of Ramadhan this year.
We request everyone to donate generously. You can make your donation to our Treasurer Br. Mohammedali Karim.
Ramadhan Iftaar Sponsorship
Inshallah, we plan on having Ramadhan iftaar at our center every day of the week. As in previous years, sponsors can bring the meal themselves or choose to donate towards the iftaar with the rates below:
Monday - Wednesday: $800
Thursday - Friday: $900
Weekends & Special Nights (15th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 23rd): $1200
Momineen are welcome to sponsor an entire night or join other momineen in partial sponsorship. Additionally, one can donate dates and water.
For the well-being of members with allergies, all Niaz sponsors are requested to refrain from using
any ingredients that contain any form of nuts (including peanut oil, etc.).
Please get in touch with Sis. Kanizbai Walji at 763-486-6646 as soon as possible if you would like to sponsor an iftaar. May Allah SWT accept your good deeds and reward you in this life and the Hereafter.
**Annual Donation Receipts
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Annual donation receipts have been sent out on January 15th. If you donated and were expecting a receipt but have not received it, please check your junk folder for an email from [email protected]. A separate receipt from PayPal Giving Fund will be sent if you donated through them. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
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.
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.