Asalamualaikum and welcome to the October 2024 newsletter!
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We are also taking articles written by the community. Submissions can be anything from essays, poems, think pieces, art, etc. Topics can also be diverse as long as it is masjid appropriate. Submissions can be sent to the following email: [email protected]
According to the Islamic calendar, we are currently in the month of Rabi Al-Thani, which began on October 4th. Rabi Al-Thani, also known as Rabi Al-Akhirah, translates to "The Second Spring." This name reflects the pre-Islamic Arab practice of naming months based on the seasons. However, since the Islamic calendar follows a lunar system, shifting approximately 10–11 days earlier each year, the names of the months no longer correspond to the seasons or weather they were originally associated with. Rabi Al-Thani is a time to maintain and increase our acts of worship, including reading the Quran, giving Sadaqah, and engaging in Dhikr. This month offers an opportunity to reflect on the first few months of the Islamic year and to increase our worship.
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In September 2024, we collected $5,824.00 in Zakat funds and disbursed $16,335.21 from them. This month, we helped 10 families with their rent, utilities, and other expenses. We collected $14,742.59 in general or Sadaqah donations. During this period, we spent $14,985.15 on masjid expenses. This includes regular expenses like insurance, utilities, cleaning, and various masjid events.
Dua for knowledge:
۞ يارب امسح على صدري برحمتك
O Allah, I ask you for knowledge that is of benefit, a good provision and deeds that will be accepted.
The Islamic Library on Bilal campus is open for check-out on Sundays before Duhr prayer. More information is on the library's website: pdxil.librarika.com
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For Prayer times, please visit Daily Prayer Times
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Written by
Mahnoor Ali
