The true test is after Ramadan | Jumuah Mubarak
Free Workshop on 4/27
Jumuah Mubarak to our dearbrothers and sisters!
Ramadan was a gift. It was the means to nurture taqwa (God consciousness) within us and in our outward actions. You might think Ramadan was the difficult part of the year because you were consumed in acts of ibadah (worship) with a ferocity and zeal like never before.
No, it wassimply the training ground. We attained contentment because of the balance in both our inner and outer selves. We learned to leave behind those things that didn't serve Allah Almighty. We unwinded the tight hold that our nafs (lower self) had on this tempting dunya (worldly life).
What comes after Ramadan is the true test. These next 11 months will be trying on you, but we have the means alreadyinside us. Let's keep moving forward. This is not a return to our lives before Ramadan.
Don't give into the feeling of defeat and negativity thinking that without Ramadan we cannot succeed. But that's Shaytan talking. That's his waswasa (whispers) climbing into your ears to prick your nafs into submission. Don't indulge him.
Don't give up and don'tdespair.
"Verily, Allah will not give up on you unless you give up.
Ibn Majah 4241
Remember also that the Prophet urged us to be moderate in our worship and thatthe most beloved of actions to the Most Merciful are those that we do consistently even if a few [Sahih Bukhari 6465].
So reflect deeply on what deeds you can do everyday, every week, or every month until the next Ramadan in shaa Allah. The possibilities are truly endless.
One such good deed is to continue with ahabit of fasting especially as we have been accustomed to it in Ramadan.
- Try to fast on Mondays and Thursdays every week
- Fast on the white days (13th, 14th, and 15th) of every Islamic month
- Do 6 days of fasting in Shawwal as it would be equal to a year'sworth of fasting in addition to the 30 days of Ramadan [Sahih Muslim 1164]
Sadaqa on Jumuah
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Jumuah Khutbah with Imam Kemal
Live from 1:00 to 1:30pm EST
Tune into a Jumuah khutbah (sermon) with Imam Kemal today.
Please be advised that this Zoom meeting is being hosted by Fairfield University. Consequently, there might be unforeseen technical difficulties that, regrettably, M.E.C.C.A. cannot address
April 27
Quest for Meaning Workshop
In today's world, where stress and uncertainty abound, finding meaning and peace can seem elusive.
In collaboration with Seek 2 Change, MECCA will be holding afree workshop on The Quest for Meaning: How to Attain and Live in Peace on Earth.
Transcending religious and cultural boundaries, this workshop offers a universal message of harmony and unity for all of humanity. Regardless of your faith background or belief system, you are welcome to join us in this collective journey towards greater understanding, compassion, andpeace.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore a variety of practical meditation techniques tailored to increase mindfulness and cultivate a deep sense of inner tranquility.
Mark your calendars for April 27th, from 11 am to 1 pm EDT, as we gather on Zoom for thistransformative experience.
Meet our esteemed workshop facilitators:
- Dr Ashfaq Uddin: Associate Teaching Professor and Self Development Coach
- Dr Sajid Hussain: Optometrist, Entrepreneur, and Self Development Coach
Please share this with your non-Muslim family members, friends, neighbors, colleagues and acquaintances.
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