Strive for Goodness until your Last Breath
Jumuah Mubarak
Jumuah Mubarak to our dearbrothers and sisters!
The Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
"Verily, deeds are only judged by their endings."
Sahih Bukhari and Muslim
As we approach the end of the Islamic year, what would your book of deeds say about you in this past year?
How have we grown spiritually? How have we strived to embody the teachings ofIslam? How have we contributed to the betterment of ourselves and our community?
With the blessed month of Muharram coming up next week, let us look ahead with hope and anticipation for the new beginning that lies before us. Renew your intentions to detach from this worldly life and to deeply engage in acts of worship that will ascend your soul in nearness to Allah the Exalted. What meaningful goals andresolutions will you work towards?
Remember, the importance of routine and daily habits cannot be overstated. Consistent, small acts of worship and good deeds shape our character and strengthen our connection with our Rabb (Lord).
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him,said,
Take up good deeds only as much as you are able, for the best deeds are those done regularly even if they are few.
Sunan Ibn Majah4240
Establishing good habits, such as maintaining regular prayer, reciting the Qur'an daily, and keeping your tongue moist with dhikr (remembreances of Allah), creates a foundation for a spiritually fulfilling life.
Plan your day by adding sunnahs (Prophetic practices) from the moment youwake up until you go to bed. Imam Ghazali's The Beginning of Guidance is an invaluable resource in helping you establish sunnahs of the Beloved of Allah, the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. View the PDF here.
May today be a reminder of the temporary nature of this life and the importance of striving for goodness until our last breath.
May the Most Merciful bless you abundantly in the days ahead. May your deeds on thisJumuah and throughout the Islamic year be a source of eternal reward.
Give them their 1st Quran
Be the reason for someone'shope and conviction in Islam.
Semester after semester, M.E.C.C.A. has been providing our New Muslims Program students with a gifted bookbag filled with essentials such as an English Quran and prayer rug. A value of $60 provided completely free.
We invite you to make a contributiontoday to profoundly transform lives and guide them towards a closer relationship with Allah.
As our beloved Prophet reminds us, the best day to give sadaqa is Friday.
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 be leading a khutbah (sermon) today and you are welcome to tune in 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. cannot address.
Quest for Meaning Workshop
In collaboration with Seek 2 Change, MECCA will be holding a free workshop on The Quest for Meaning: How to Attain and Live in Peace on Earth.
Transcending religiousand cultural boundaries, this workshop offers a universal message of harmony and unity for all of humanity.
This workshop is especially beneficial for converts as you will learn how to integrate peace with non-Muslim family members and friends. Be sure to invite them to join in with you!
Participantswill have the opportunity to explore practical meditation techniques tailored to increase mindfulness and cultivate a deep sense of inner tranquility.
Mark your calendars for July 27th, from 11 am to 1 pm EDT, as we gather on Zoom for this transformative experience.
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a special focus on new converts to Islam.
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