The race is not over. Finish beautifully.
Eid update
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Ramadan 2024
The 27th Night has come and passed us by, but Ramadan is still here. Let us not taper off our worship now. Instead, let's intensify our efforts, seeking the abundant blessings that remain. The finish line is near, but the race is not over.
While the nights of Ramadan are renowned for their spiritual significance, don't underestimate the days: "Verily, Allah has people He redeems in every day and night of Ramadan" (Musnad Ahmad 7450).
Seize every moment to draw closer to Allah, contemplating how best to serve Him and conclude Ramadan on a high note.
Never trivialize your good deeds, for as the Quran reminds us,"So whoever does an atom's weight of good will see it" (Quran 99:7). Every actno matter how smallis recorded, acknowledged, and impactful.
Engage wholeheartedly in dua (supplication), dhikr (remembrance of Allah), Quranic recitation,voluntary prayers, charitable giving, and acts of kindness. Each endeavor is significant, seen, and rewarded.
May we all have a beautiful exit of this blessed month leaving it with the reward of being sinless like the day we were born (Musnad Ahmad 1688).
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The End of Ramadan and Eid
In shaa Allah, we will inform the community on Tuesday night for thestatus of the moon sighting to signal the end of the month. If it is sighted, then in shaa Allah, Eid will be on Wednesday and we will be holding a live khutbah (sermon) open to the community on Youtube. Otherwise if the moon is not sighted, then Ramadan will continue for another day.
Don't forget to give your Zakat al Fitr before the Eid prayer. This zakat is obligatory for the head of the household and the amount to be given is multiplied by each dependent in the household. The zakat is distributed to those in need and is a means to purify one's mistakes while fasting. MECCA does not take zakat al fitr so please turn to your local mosque or online charity organizations like Islamic Relief.
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