Give sadaqa on this blessed day of Jumuah.

 

Jumuah Mubarak to our dear brothers and sisters.

 

How does one hold on to hope when lifes trials seem overwhelming? In moments of heartache and hardship, there is a powerful reminder that lifts our spirits: Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakil__Sufficient for us is Allah, and He is the best Disposer of affairs (Qur'an 3:173). No matter how heavy the burden, Allah is greater than the challenges weface.

SubhanAllah! How profound is the strength that blossoms when we place our complete trust in Allah during the darkest moments.

This was the dua of the Prophet Ibrahim (peace be upon him), as he faced the blazing fire prepared for him. Alone and surrounded by danger, he recited these words with unshakable faith. AndAllah, in His mercy, commanded the fire to be cool and safe for Ibrahim (Quran 21:69). Even in the most hopeless of situations, Allah was always therecloser than we can imagine, always listening, always watching.

Human relationships can falter, but Allah, Al-Wakil (The Ultimate Trustee), never fails. He is the One who knows all and to whom everything belongs. "To Allah belongs whatever isin the heavens and on earth, and Allah is sufficient as a Trustee of Affairs" (Quran 4:132).

Reflect on the birds, who rise each morning with nothing and yet fly out, trusting in their Provider. They leave with empty stomachs, yet return fullbecause they place their trust in the One who sustains all.

As theProphet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said, If you were to rely upon Allah with the reliance due to Him, He would provide for you just as He provides for the birds. They go out hungry and return satisfied (Tirmidhi 2344).

Let this reminder inspire you to pause today, raise your hands in dua, andrecite Hasbunallahu wa ni'mal wakil. In every trial, return to these words and place your trust in the One who is always near.

And if you want to deepen your connection to Allah, join us in our upcoming class on the 99 Names of Allah, where well reflect on the beauty of His attributes, like Al-Wakil, and discover how trusting in Him canbring serenity and strength into our lives.

Check out the 99 Names of Allah class

A Deed worth 700x

The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, 

Whoever donates charity in the way of Allah, it will be multiplied up to seven hundred times in hisrecord.

Tirmidhi 1625

Your contribution today can profoundly transform lives and guide new Muslim brothers and sisters towards a closer relationship with Allah. Your donation will be the means to provide for more events, programming, and classes to tread the path of Islam. 

As our beloved Prophet reminds us, the best day to give sadaqa is Friday.

Give on the best day

Let your gift of charity bless you with the best in this life and the next. Ameen.

Jumuah Khutbah 

Live from 1:00 to 1:30pm EST

Imam Kemal will not be leading a khutbah (sermon) today, but you are more than welcome to tune into the imam replacing him with the link below.

Please be advised that this Zoom meeting is being hosted by Fairfield University. Consequently, there might be unforeseen technical difficulties or schedule changes that, regrettably, M.E.C.C.A. cannotaddress.

Join the Zoom meeting at 1pm

Meet Ustadh Meurad

Ustadh Meurad will be teaching the 99 Names of Allah on Saturday afternoons starting October 19.

Regular registration for our upcoming classes endsSaturday. Be sure to sign up before late fees are attached.

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