Weekly Email - Rajab 27 1445
February 8, Rajab 27, 1445
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Quran
Those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah, then do not make their spending followed by boasting about favour, or with causing hurt,- they have their reward with their Lord and there is no fear for them nor shall they grieve.
(Surah Al-Baqarah, ayah 262)
When you give without seeking anything in return, neither status nor gratitude, your reward is with God and it will be the greatest reward imaginable.
Hadith
Narrated Al-Aswad (RA): I asked `Aisha (RA) "How is the night prayer of the Prophet?" She replied, "He used to sleep early at night, and get up in its last part to pray, and then return to his bed. When the Mu'adh-dhin pronounced the Adhan, he would get up. If he was in need of a bath he would take it; otherwise he would perform ablution and then go out (for the prayer)."
(Sahih al-Bukhari 1146, Book 19, Hadith 27)
There are immense blessings in the night prayer, both physical and spiritual. Try and wake up and pray in the night and ask Allah with all your heart as the world sleeps. Insha'Allah your Duas will be heard, your heart will be lighter and your soul will feel the difference.
Salat Times
Sunday, February 11, 2023 - Saturday, February 17, 2024
Fajr - 6:15
Zuhr - 1:30
Asr - 4:00
Maghrib - 5 Minutes after Sunset.
Isha - 8:00
InshaAllah Juma'a is at 1:30pm
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ISF Programs
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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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Islamic Knowledge
Lessons from Isra and Miraj
Mahasin D. Shamsid-Deen
Al-Isra wal Miraj is one of the most notable events in the history of Islam. It was miraculous in the same way the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad, Gods peace and blessings be upon him. It was during this event that the Prophet traveled from Makkah to Jerusalem in one night. From there he ascended to the seven heavens where he met Prophets Adam, Yay (John), s (Jesus), Ysuf (Joseph), Idrs, Hrn (Aaron), Ms (Moses), and Ibrhm (Abraham). Gods peace be upon them all. It was also during this miraculous evening that the obligation to offer five daily prayers was established and set.
There are many lessons from Isra and Miraj. Although not known for certain, many scholars believe that these events took place around the 27th of Rajab in the year 621. Currently Isra and Miraj is observed on the 27th of Rajab with Muslims sharing the story of the events and praying in congregational prayer.
Besides the miraculous nature of the occurrence itself in the life of Prophet Muhammad, Gods peace and blessings be upon him, and the believers, there is much that we can learn and apply to our lives today as we seek to submit to Allah, The Most High.
Yusr (Ease)
- The first thing Al-Isra wal Miraj teaches us is that after hardship, there is ease. Before this auspicious night, the Prophet had experienced loss, grief, hardship, and oppression. The Quraysh were rejecting his message and openly attempting to humiliate and harm him as he no longer had the protection of his uncle Abu Talib who had died. He was also grieving the loss of his beloved wife, Khadijah, may God be pleased with her. These trials were significant, and experiencing the Isra and Miraj demonstrated the Mercy and Bounty of Allah.
So, surely with hardship comes ease.
Healthy Lifestyle
Tamarind Nutrition Facts
Sweet and tangy, tamarind is one of the widely used spice-condiments found in every South-Asian kitchen!
Botanically, the tree is among the large tropical trees belonging to the family of Fabaceae, in the genus: Tamarindus. Scientific name: Tamarindus indica.
Tamarind pods. Note brown color fruit-pods.
Tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica).
Tamarinds are evergreen tropical trees native to Africa. They grow throughout tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, South Asia, South America, and Caribbean islands for their fruits.
It is a huge tree with long, heavy, drooping branches and dense foliage. A mature tree is so expansive that it might reach up to 80 feet in height.
In a season, a tamarind tree produces thousands of bean-shaped, curvy fruit pods that cover its branches in abundance. Each pod has a hard, outer coat (shell) encasing a beaded, soft, deep-brown pulp. The fruit flesh in turn envelopes around 2-10 hard, dark-brown seeds. This edible fruit pulp is held together by an extensive network of fibrils that run its entire length from the pedicle to the tip.
Health Benefits of Tamarind
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Tamarind fruit contains certain health-benefiting essential volatile chemical compounds, minerals, vitamins, and dietary fiber.
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Its sticky pulp is a rich source of non-starch polysaccharides (NSP) or dietary fiber such as gums, hemicelluloses, mucilage, pectin, and tannins. 100 g of fruit pulp provides 5.1 or over 13% of dietary fiber. NSP or dietary fiber in the food increases it's bulk and augments bowel movements thereby helping prevent constipation. The fiber also binds to toxins in the food thereby helping protect the colon mucosa from cancer-causing chemicals.
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Also, dietary fibers in the pulp bind to bile salts (produced from cholesterol) and decrease their reabsorption in the colon; thereby helping in the expulsion of bad or LDL cholesterol levels from the body.
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While lemon composes citric acid, tamarind is rich in tartaric acid. Tartaric acid gives a sour taste to food besides its intrinsic activity as a potent antioxidant. (Antioxidant E-number is E334). It, thus, helps the human body protect from harmful free radicals.
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Tamarind fruit contains many volatile phytochemicals such as limonene, geraniol, safrole, cinnamic acid, methyl salicylate, pyrazine, and alkylthiazoles. Together, these compounds account for the medicinal properties of tamarind.
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This prized condiment spice is a good source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, iron, selenium, zinc, and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cells and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Iron is essential for red blood cell production and as a co-factor for cytochrome oxidases enzymes.
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Further, it is also rich in many vital vitamins, including thiamin (36% of daily required levels), vitamin A, folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, and vitamin C. Many of these vitamins play antioxidant as well as co-factor functions for enzyme metabolism in the human body.
Medicinal uses of Tamarind
- Its pulp has been used in many traditional medicines as a laxative, digestive, and as a remedy for biliousness and bile disorders.
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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