Weekly Email - Jummada al Thani 8 1445
December 21, Jummada al-Thani 8, 1445
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Quran
The truth is from your Lord. So, do not be of those who doubt.
(Surah Al-Imran, ayah 60)
The world is full of theories, distractions and things to consume your day. Take a time out. Pause. Breathe. The one eternal truth is from God and found in the Oneness of God. Find clarity.
Hadith
Abu Ad-Darda (RA) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said:
"Whoever protects his brother's honour, Allah protects his face from the Fire on the Day of Resurrection."
(Jami` at-Tirmidhi, Book 27, Hadith 37)
Honour others and their property for it could save you from the Hellfire. We are taught to honour everyone, be it the young, the old, the man, woman or child.
Salat Times
Sunday, December 24 - Saturday, December 30
Fajr - 6:30
Zuhr - 1:30
Asr - 3:30 (NOTE NEW TIME)
Maghrib - 5 Minutes after Sunset.
Isha - 8:00
InshaAllah Juma'a is at 1:30pm
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ISF Events
ISF Programs
Tafsir Lecture
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COVID-19
In response to the Corona -19 virus Pandemic, the Islamic Society of Frederick [ISF] Crisis Management Committee met to discuss on how to keep the community informed. We will be providing updates on the impact to our community. This team includes members of the ISF community working with the local authority and partner communities to ensure the safety and well being of the ISF members.
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Crisis Management Committee: Brs. Khalil Elshazly, Nabeel Ashraf, Wasim Haque, Mizanur Rahman, Waleed Beidas, & Srs. Majida Elhassan, Tracey Thomas, Tammy Dar
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Islamic Knowledge
Sunnah Days to Fast Throughout the Year
Heraa Hashmi
With the end of Ramadan comes the beginning of nostalgia. We count down the days until next Ramadan, and often feel at a loss.
While Ramadan is a special time, there are ways to incorporate the blessings of fasting on regular basis. The Prophet, peace be upon him, would fast, not continuously, but periodically, throughout the year. Fasting is another act of worship, and its reward is one promised by Allah - so one can only begin to imagine the magnitude of blessings.
While one can fast any time of the year, there are days specifically mentioned that carry more reward should one partake in fasting.
1. 6 Days in Shawal
The month of Shawwal immediately follows the month of Ramadan and offers a great opportunity to continue the good habits gained in Ramadan. It can be difficult to switch eating habits so quickly after Ramadan, so many find it fruitful to fast intermittent days after the end of Ramadan, and take advantage of the blessings.
Abu Ayyoob reported that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Whoever fasts Ramadan and follows it with six days of Shawal, it will be as if he fasted for a lifetime [Muslim].
2. Mondays and Thursdays
Aishah narrated: "The Prophet used to try to fast on Mondays and Thursdays" [Tirmidhi, Nasai, and Ibn Majah].
Healthy Lifestyle
Avocado Nutrition Facts
Avocados are characteristically buttery yet subtly flavorful pear-shaped fruits of Central American origin. Unlike most other fruits, they feature high fat content and carry more calories. Nonetheless, they are among the popular fruits having a good nutrition profile and health-benefiting properties.
Botanically, the fruit belongs to the family of Lauraceae, the family that also includes some special members like bay laurel, cinnamon, etc. The scientific name is Persea americana.
Some of the common names are alligator pear, aguacate, butter pear, etc.
Avocado (Persea americana). Note for creamy flesh and brown-coated single seed.
Photo courtesy: HormonyRae
Avocado is a medium-sized, evergreen tree that reaches about 20-30 feet in height and features a large, green foliage cover. It prefers fertile soil with high moisture to flourish. Small, light-green flowers appear during winter. In about 8-10 months after bloom, hundreds of pear-shaped green fruits cover the tree.
Mature and ripen Hass-variety avocados in the market. Note for deep-brown fruits with pebble surface. Photo courtesy: ollesvensson
Avocados mature on the tree but ripen only after their harvest. Ripe fruit yields to just thumb pressure, and its complexion turns from light green to deep green or purple.
Inside, its creamy flesh has a buttery texture with a bland taste yet pleasant fruity aroma. A brown, hard seed is located at its center.
On average, each fruit weighs about 300-700 g, although the sight of heavier avocados is not rare in the markets.
Health benefits of Avocado
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Avocados, like olives, are high in mono-unsaturated fats and calories. However, they are very rich in dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals and packed with numerous health-benefiting plant nutrients.
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Its creamy pulp is an excellent source of mono-unsaturated fatty acids like oleic and palmitoleic acids as well as omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acid, linoleic acid.
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Research studies suggest that the Mediterranean diet which is rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids helps lower LDL or bad cholesterol and increase HDL or good cholesterol, thereby, helping prevent coronary artery disease as well as stroke risk through favoring healthy blood lipid profile.
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They are an excellent source of soluble and insoluble dietary fiber. 100 grams of fruit provides 6.7 g or about 18% of the recommended daily intake of fiber. Dietary fiber helps lower blood cholesterol levels and prevent constipation.
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Moreover, it composes high concentrations of tannin akin to persimmons. Tannin, a polyphenolic compound which once labeled as an antinutritional agent, in fact, has beneficial anti-inflammatory, anti-ulcer, and antioxidant properties.
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The creamy flesh holds many health-promoting flavonoid polyphenolic antioxidants such as cryptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, beta and alpha carotenes, albeit in small amounts. Together, these compounds work as protective scavengers against oxygen-derived free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) that play a role in aging and various disease processes.
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Total antioxidant strength (ORAC) of avocados (raw, Hass variety) is 1933 mol TE/100 g.
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They are also good in many health-benefiting vitamins. Vitamins A, E, and K are primarily concentrated in its creamy pulp.
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Avocados are also excellent sources of minerals like iron, copper, magnesium, and manganese. Magnesium is essential for bone strengthening and has a cardiac-protective role as well. Manganese is used by the human body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Iron and copper are required for the production of red blood cells.
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Fresh avocado pear is a very rich source of potassium. 100 g of fruit provides 485 mg or about 10% of the required daily levels. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids where it helps regulate heart rate and blood pressure, countering harmful effects of sodium.
Islamic WAQF of Maryland
The Al-Firdaus Memorial Gardens (AFMG) located at 3845 New Design Road, Frederick, MD 21703 was developed by the Islamic Waqf of Maryland (IWM). The IWM is a management services organization formed by the Islamic Center of Maryland (ICM), the Islamic Society of Frederick (ISF), and the Islamic Society of Western Maryland (ISWMD). AFMG is a 10-acre block carved out of a 100-acre parcel of land owned by the IWM and is located in Frederick, Maryland. The AFMG project was completed in November of 2008. The AFMG is managed and operated by the IWM.
To make arrangements for burial at Al Firdaus Memorial Gardens, including picking up the body from the place of death (transportation), bathing (Ghusl), prayers (Janazah) and transportation to the cemetery, please contact: Br. Waleed Beidas at (240) 644-8664 or [email protected]
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