Ramadan Mubarak, March 10th, 2024
MAR 10
Sun
Ramadan at Masjid AlSalam
ANNOUNCEMENT
Assalamu Alaykum.
The Houston Moon Sighting Committee, which includes Imams and Scholars of various Islamic Centers and Organizations in the Houston area met on the evening of Sunday, March 10th and declaed that Monday, March 11th will InshaAllah be the 1st day in Ramadan.
Below you will find some useful links and key information about Ramadan specific events at our masjid.
- Ramadan 2024 timings for Sahur, Iftaar, and adhan times as shown in THIS LINK.
- Ramadan Excuse Letter for students that need it is available from THIS LINK
Here is a list of the various Ramadan related programs and activities taking place at Masjid AlSalam this year, along with some rules and guidelines to adhere to.
CHARITY & FUNDRAISING
- To pay your Zakah, Sadaqa, Fitra, or Fidya please visit the Donate link at alsalammasjid.org/give
- Fundraising for Masjid's expenses will be Friday, March 15th, the 5th of Ramadan.
- Annual fundraiser that accompanies the Khatem-ul-Qur'an will be on April 5th, the 27th night of Ramadan.
RULES & GUIDELINES
Please adhere to the following rules and etiquettes when visiting the masjid this Ramadan - following these are essential for all attendees for a safe and tranquil experience at our masjid.
- No food is allowed in any of the prayer areas inside the masjid. Food should be consumed outside the masjid building or in the gym and must be properly disposed off.
- Ensure you enter through the assigned doors. And children 5-9years are already dropped off at the designated babysitting area.
- Please remain silent during salah and if children are restless and noisy please bring them outside the prayer areas.
- Shoes MUST be put into the shelves.
- Security guards will be present both inside and outside the building. Everyone is expected to follow the instructions provided by the security guards. If there are any complaints please do not directly engage with the security staff, rather bring it to the attention of any administration member, or post your comment on the Masjid' s website.
- Drive SLOW within the masjid parking lot. There are children walking or playing in the parking lot at times (sometimes against rules) and they MUST BE PROTECTED.
- Parents are requested to keep their children with them AT ALL TIMES. Please do not let them wander around by themselves.
- In case of an emergency please follow the instructions provided by administration and the security staff.
NEW JUMMAH FRIDAY PRAYER TIMES
Inshaa Allah, starting from Friday, March 15th (1st Friday in Ramadan), we are changing the Friday Prayers schedule at Masjid AlSalam (Champions) to be unified year-around as follows:
- 1st Jumaah (early Jummah): Khutba begins at 12:15 PM, Prayer at 12:40 PM
- 2nd Jummah (main Jummah): Khutba begins at 01:35 PM, Prayer at 02:00 PM
- 3rd Jumaah: Khutba begins at 03:15 PM, Prayer at 03:30 PM
Details behind this change and how these times were determined can be viewed from THIS LINK.
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
TARAWEH & KHATERAH
- There will be daily Taraweeh and Khaterah after Isha.
- Isha iqama will be at 9:00 pm until March 19th, and at 9:15 pm from April 20th onwards.
- Taraweh will be led by a team of huffaz that include:
- Dr Shaikh Mamdouh
- Maulana Ansar Farooqui
- Qari Mohammad Abbas
- Hafiz Mohammed Abdullah Raiyan
- Hafiz Faisal Piperdi
- Khateera will be delivered for 10 minutes after four Taraweeh every day.
- Men will pray Taraweeh in the men's prayer hall downstairs as well as in the overflow areas generally used during Friday prayers.
- Babysitting is available during the first 8 rikahs. Details here.
- Sisters with young children will pray in Rooms 214, 215, and 216.
- Main prayer hall upstairs is designated for sister with kids 7 years and older.
- Downstairs sisters prayer hall designated for seniors and handicapped only.
- The verandah to the right of the upstairs prayer hall reserved for overflow.
IFTAAR
- There will be Iftaar available for the community on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the first two weeks in Ramadan, and then every day for the rest of the month. These community iftaars have been sponsored by various people and groups.
- Iftaar will be served in the Masjid's multi-purpose Hall (gym).
- Everyone who attends an Iftaar meal is humbly requested to clean after themselves - please ensure any food that is left after the meal is properly disposed of.
E'ITIKAF
E'itikaf will start after Asr on the 20th night of Ramadan. All Mutakefeen need to review the rules for E'itikaf and register using the form provided below.
EID
There will be three Eid prayers held at our masjid InShaAllah.
Times and other details will be updated soon.