27th night of Ramadan, Ground Breaking ceremony (Saturday 4/6), Zakat Al-Fitr
April 4, 2024/Ramadan 25, 1445
27th night of Ramadan - Friday, April 5th
Quran Recitation Completion Tharaweeh will take place the evening of Friday, April 5th (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 Iqamah will be at 9:22 PM followed by Tharaweeh prayers with Quran completion and dua
- Tahujud prayers will start at 3:00 AM (earlier start time than previously announced)
- 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:
- Read the Quran,
- Make Tahajud Prayers,
- Make Ia'tikaf at the Masjid,
- Pay your Zakat Al-Mal, give in charity,
- Provide Iftar or Suhur,
- Volunteer at the Masjid
3- 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,
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Tahajud Prayers will be held from 3:30 AM - 4:30 AM, followed by Suhur.
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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
ETCIC Expansion Ground Breaking Ceremony - Saturday, April 6 at 5 PM
What: ETCIC Ground Breaking
When: Saturday, April 6 2024, after ASR prayer (around 5PM)
Where: ETCIC, 12585 Hudson Road S, Afton, MN 55001
The ETCIC has made substantial progress in completing most of the pre-construction tasks. Additionally, there has been significant advancement in securing Shariah Financing for the project. In sha Allah based on that, we anticipate commencing construction after Ramadan, pending a few remaining items, including meeting our fundraising goals.
In Sha Allah we will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for the Expansion Project on Saturday, April 6th. This date also coincides with the 27th day of Ramadan, and the ceremony will commence after ASR prayers (around 5 PM).
Please come with your families and children and bring your shovels! The weather looks promising In sha Allah! We will do the groundbreaking ceremony outside at the construction site In Sha Allah.
Please remember this project and our Masjid in your duaas this Ramadan!
Zakat Al-Fitr
Zakat Al-fitr is $15.00 per person for 1445H/2024.
Zakat Al-Fitr is a requirement on every Muslim who possesses more than the basic food for himself or his family for the duration of one day and night. Such a Muslim must pay Zakat Al-Fitr on his own behalf and on behalf of those whom he is duty bound to support, such as his wife and offspring. Zakat Al-Fitr must be paid before the start of Eid Al-Fitr Prayer.
Please, pay your Zakat Al-Fitr as early as you can to help us speed its distribution to our needy families in the community before the day of Eid Al-Fitr. You can pay your Zakat Al-Fitr at our website: https://www.etcic.org/donate/
Questions: Please contact 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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