Newsletter

September 2014
Dhul Qa’ da / Dhul Hijja 1435 A.H.
Vol. 38, No. 9
Newsletter
Islamic Association of Greater Detroit
From the Holy Qur’an
Kind words and the covering of faults are better than charity followed by injury.
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR
Sept 6, Saturday
Math classes begin.
See page 5 for details.
Sept 13, Saturday
Kids Against Hunger.
Sept 20, Saturday
Eid Bazaar
See page 4 for details.
Allah is free of all wants, and He is Most-Forbearing." [Surat Al Baqara 2: 263]
From the Ahadith
Aisha (RA) reported:
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, "Whoever loves
to meet Allah, Allah loves to meet him; and whoever hates to meet Allah, Allah
hates to meet him." I said, "O Prophet of Allah, all of us hate death and are averse
to it." He said, "It is not like this, rather when a believer is given the glad tidings of
the mercy of Allah, His pleasure, and Paradise, then he loves to meet Allah and
Allah loves to meet him; and when a disbeliever is given news of the punishment
at the Hand of Allah and hardship to be imposed by Him, he hates to meet Allah
and Allah hates to meet him." [Sahih Muslim 157]
Oct 4, Saturday
Monthly Dinner
PROJECTED ISLAMIC
DATES (TENTATIVE)
IAGD Monthly Dinner
Saturday, September 6th @ 6:30pm
Aug 27, Wednesday
Dhul Qa’da 1
Sept 25, Thursday
DREAM of DETROIT
Dhul Hijja 1
Oct 4, Saturday
Eid ul Adha
Guest Speaker: Mark Crain
Mark Crain is a digital strategist, community organizer, and online campaigner with
experience serving both small not-for-profit and national advocacy organizations. For
five years, he managed a web design firm, DeCrain Solutions, that specialized in
establishing the web presence of small businesses and nonprofits. He has since served
as Communications Coordinator for the Inner-City Muslim Action Network, a community
organizing outfit on the south side of Chicago, and held the role of Digital Constituency
Manager at Obama for America, where he coordinated online outreach to several key
constituencies, including African Americans and Young Americans. Mark is currently a
Campaign Director with the progressive advocacy groupMoveOn.org, where he leads
campaign strategizing that includes creative use of social media, email and new web
technologies. After returning to Detroit in 2013, Mark began his involvement with Dream
of Detroit and currently serves in a volunteer capacity as project director.
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IAGD Board of Directors
Fasahat Hamzavi, President
Suraiya Essack-Varachia, Vice Pres.
Wajahat Khan, Treasurer
Robin Mazhar, Secretary
Imran Ahmad
Syed Hussain Akbar
Abdul-Majid Khan
Asif Malik
Asim Shuttari
IAGD Board of Trustees
Ghaus Malik, Chairman
Naseer Ahmad, Secretary
Syed Akbar
Jamil Khan
Usman Master
Editorial Board
Ruqaya Ali (Co-editor)
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Sabeen Khan (Co-editor)
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Masood Siddiqui (Layout)
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A View to a Kill
- Br. Saeed A. Khan
The massacre of Gaza has shaken Muslims to the core. The ceaseless barrage
of destruction raining down on a strip of land barely 25 miles long and 10 miles
wide has yielded daily dispatches of graphic imagery. Only the most insensitive
and perverse would not be moved by the scenes and pictures of maimed and
butchered bodies, especially the heart-wrenching expositions of children whose
lives were cut short well before their teen years. Amidst the handwringing and
soul-searching that has ensued, there is much for Muslims to assess as they
learn from staring death in the face, albeit from afar.
While mainstream media coverage of the Gaza incursion was, by almost all
reasonable measure, highly biased in promoting and protecting the official Israeli
narrative - to the point where many anchors and reporters merely parroted the
talking points of the Israeli Prime Minister and his minions - a significant counternarrative emerged. Social media demonstrated that such so-called reputable
media outlets like the New York Times and CNN, which barely feigned balance in
their journalism, were no longer the only source available. With live broadcasts by
reporters and civilians on the ground in Gaza, people could access the truth
devoid of filters or outright fraud. The conventional media had no choice but to
respond to the challenge made to their mischief and were compelled to be less
obvious in skewing their coverage. Young people, who disproportionately rely on
social media over conventional sources for their news, are shown to have a more
balanced, even sympathetic leaning toward the Palestinian plight.
A more diverse media profile on Palestine is certainly a positive development,
particularly due to the constant vigilance of people who both engage in revealing
and spreading the truth as well as those who seek to know what is real. This
The IAGD newsletter is a monthly
focus, however, comes at a heavy cost. Palestine has become the major, if not
publication distributed to the Muslim sole issue on the hearts and minds of Muslims. Conflicts in Syria, Burma, Sri
community. Advertisement requests
Lanka, Pakistan, Iraq, Central African Republic and other “kill-zones,” not to
can be submitted online at IAGD.net mention challenges facing American Muslims, have been neglected for weeks
or contact Br. Masood,
because of the daily attention paid to Gaza. Although some may argue that the
[email protected] for more
emphasis on Palestine is facilitated by the American media attention to the issue,
information.
this is a rather feeble and hollow excuse. The same social media that Muslims
consult for the truth on Gaza is available for coverage of other clashes and is
To subscribe to the Newsletter, either literally only a click away. Tragically, Muslims have developed a hierarchy of grief,
contact Br. Mohammed Kamal
as if some suffering is more worthy of our attention and supplication than others.
([email protected]) or
Perhaps the most important takeaway of the current Gaza crisis for American
request it online at www.iagd.net.
Muslims is not the feeling of helplessness that there is neither a solution nor even
justice in the near future. Nor is it the heightened passions that entice Muslims to
For membership information contact join efforts to express their anger and frustration through boycott efforts to change
[email protected].
public and political opinion. It is the revelation that all of that energy that has been
and continues to be expended to the plight of Gaza has not and does not get
If you find a maintenance problem or channeled in any quantity to solve problems at home. The Muslim communities
concern, please send your comments locally have no shortage of challenges and some in fact impede their ability to act
to [email protected]
to help their brethren overseas. Once again, the Prophet’s (saw) advice rings so
profoundly true: before you wish to help others, tie your own camel first.
The opinions expressed are those
of the authors and do not
necessarily represent IAGD
positions or policies.
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NSA Spying on Prominent
American Muslims Should Trouble Us All
- Br. Dawud Walid, CAIR Executive Director
Journalists Glenn Greenwald and Murtaza Hussain just released a story based on the Snowden leaks that the National
Security Agency (NSA), in conjunction with the FBI, has been spying on thousands of law-abiding Americans, including a
former Senior Policy Advisor for Homeland Security under the Bush administration, a criminal defense attorney and a
prominent civil rights leader.
This piece, differing from other stories about pervasive NSA surveillance, shows for the first time five American faces who
were targeted, all five being American Muslims. One of them, Nihad Awad, is the Executive Director of the Council on
American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), which I am of course affiliated with.
I’d like to point out three issues regarding these new revelations that should disturb all Americans.
First, all five men appear to have been targeted for their political positions or activism in the Muslim community, not due to
credible national security concerns, which is supposed to be the NSA’s scope.
Keep in mind that after years of intrusive surveillance, the government did not bring even a single criminal charge against
any of those five. Hence, the Greenwald – Hussain story described them as being Americans who continue to maintain
“highly public, outwardly exemplary lives.” If there were any doubts before, this can happened to any American, since it
happened to them.
Second, the leaked documents also show that racism is clearly in play in how some senior intelligence analysts view the
Muslim community. This is clear given NSA officials used an example to instruct agents on how to properly record Muslims
under surveillance in their files under the title of “Mohammed Raghead.”
In response, a White House spokesperson said that the usage of the slur is “unacceptable and inconsistent with the
country’s core values.”
Condemning the use of slurs and seeking to eliminate their usage in official government programs is fine and dandy. My
major concern pertains to the pervasive spying of the American Muslim community and its leadership, which is informed
upon in part due to bias, not just using slurs in official government databases.
Last, such surveillance has a basic chilling effect on citizens’ religious practice and political engagement.
As in the era of former FBI head J. Edgar Hoover during the 1960s and early 1970s, activists’ intimate communications
are being captured by government.
History shows that our intelligence services have used embarrassing moments in the leaders’ personal lives as a form of
blackmail.
This tactic was used against Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. pertaining to his extra-marital relations. More recently, an informant
in California named Craig Monteilh used pillow talk with Muslim
women on behalf of the FBI.
People may fear not getting involved in religious organizations or in
forms of political dissent out of fear that a personal indiscretion
could be used against them by their own government. This did not
happen in the case of the five Muslims in the highlight in the story,
but easily could have given different circumstances.
The KGB-style surveillance informed by the political and religious
persuasions of American citizens must end. I hope that these recent
revelations with spark more discussions by the public and in
Congressional hearings, which leads to true NSA and FBI
surveillance reform.
Perhaps this all may be sorted out in federal court, given that these
five men have what appears to be strong legal standing to bring
forth a lawsuit.
For Private Teaching
of Nazira Qur’an
At homes on weekend
(adults or children)
Please call:
Hafiz Qasim Farooqi
Tel: 313-729-6889
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Community News
Local Area Events
IAGD Events
6th Annual Family Festival
Saturday, September 6: 10am - 6pm
Indoor walking in IAGD Gym
If you are interested in joining other walkers in the
sheltered surroundings and uniform surface of the
IAGD Gym, you may do so from1 pm to 4 pm during
weekdays Monday thru Thursday. Please be sure to
wear gym shoes or sneakers. For further details,
contact Br. Ather Quader ([email protected] or
248-601-1416).
Islamic Organization of North America (IONA)
28630 Ryan Rd.
Warren, MI
586-558-6900
ionamasjid.org
Come shop at the bazaar, enjoy delicious food and
listen to lectures. Free health screenings for the
entire family. Donate blood with the American Red
Cross.
Condolences
Inna lil-lahi wa’inna ilaihi raj'iun:
"Surely we belong to Allah and to Him shall we
return"
Sr, Zubaida Shamsuddin, mother of Dr. Jukaku
Tayeb, mother-in-law of Sr. Faiziya, grandmother of
Asim Jukaku (Hatifa Wahidi), Miriam Jukaku (Zahid
Ahmed), Aisha Jukaku (Salim Syed), Sarah Jukaku
(Abdulrahman el-Sayed), Yousuf Jukaku, Dr. Ameena
Kazi, and Suhail Shabandri, and great grandmother
of Younus, Omar, Zaid and Safiya Shabandri passed
away in India on Monday, September 8.
Sheikh Shafaat Ullah Oberoi, father of Amina Rathr
and Mehreen Malik, father-in-law of Waseem Rathur
and Salman Malik, passed away on Wednesday,
August 27 at St. John Hospital in Detroit.
Have a Fitbit activity tracker?? Think you can
walk more than me??
Alhumdulliah, fall is right around the corner. If you
own any of the Fitbit products, register online at
fitbit.com and join the community called “MetroDetroit Muslims”. Or you can search for me,
[email protected]. This is a fun, easy way to get
some activity into your daily schedule. NOTE: IAGD
does not sponsor or endorse any of the above
products. The views expressed in this section are
those of the layout editor.
Share the News
If you have news to share with the community, please drop
us a line (via email) or by calling one of the co-editors of
the newsletter. This is your newsletter; if you wish to share
your thoughts on a topic of interest to the community
please feel free to send your submission to the co-editors
—our email addresses can be found on the 2nd page of the
newsletter. We reserve the right to edit, accept or reject
the submitted material.
EID BAZAAR
Abid Mallick, 16 year old son of Saeed and Rabia
Mallick of Canton, passed away on Tuesday, August
19 after suffering brain damage over the weekend
due to a drowning accident.
Saturday, September 20th
12 noon - 6 pm
Dr. Unaiza Hayat, the niece of Br. Aziz and Sr. Aziza
Hussain and Drs. Jamil and Ismath Khan passed
away on Sunday, August 10 in California.
held in the IAGD Gymnasium
879 W. Auburn Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Br. Rana Naeem, husband of Rumana, father of
Abdul Wahab, Momena, Beenish, Mariam, Mashal
and Amal passed away Wednesday, September 10
while visiting Pakistan.
We pray that Allah (SWT) forgives the sins of the
deceased and grants them a place in Janat-ulFirdaus. We also pray for sabr and courage for the
families to bear their loss. Ameen.
Come and celebrate!
Enjoy an afternoon of fun,
food and shopping!
Food & Snacks
Eid clothing, Jewelry, Henna
For stall rental contact:
Rehana Khan
(248) 524-1032
Qudsia Taqi
(586) 977-3390
Farida Sayeeduddin (586) 264-4986
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Hafiz Rabbani's Schedule
Sunday
• After Fajr... Fiqh Class
• 12:30p - 1:30p... Tafseer
(Urdu)
• 4:00p... Aqida Class at
ADAM Center
• After Magrib... Halaqa of
Tafseer of Quran (English)
Monday
• 8:00 -10:30a... Hifz Class
• 10:50a - 12:50p... Urdu Fiqh
Class Online
• 1:00p -3:30p... Hifz Class
Tuesday
• 8:00 -10:30a... Hifz Class
• 10:50a - 12:50p... Urdu Fiqh
Class Online
• 1:00p -3:30p... Hifz Class
• 4:30p - 6:00p... After School
Maktab
• 6:00p - 7:00p... Part-time
Hifz Students
Wednesday
• 8:00 -10:30a... Hifz Class
• 10:50a - 12:50p... Urdu Fiqh
Class Online
• 1:00p -3:30p... Hifz Class
• After Magrib... Riyadus
Saliheen (Urdu and Englsh)
Thursday
• 8:00 -10:30a... Hifz Class
• 1:00p -3:30p... Hifz Class
• 4:30p - 6:00p... After School
Maktab
Friday
• 8:00a - 12:00p... Hifz Class
• 4:00p - 7:00p... Fiqh Class
Saturday
• 10:00a - 12:00p... Hifz Class
• 12:30p - 2:00p... Teaching
Maktab
• 2:00p - 3:30p... Fiqh Class
(Urdu)
MATH CLASS RETURNS!
The math class for next academic
year will begin Saturday, September
6th at 10am to 12pm. The donation
of $150 per student to IAGD will be
collected.
The community may note that this will be 17th year of this
program. Numerous conscientious students have benefited and
have moved forward towards pursuing their intended careers
successfully. Last couple years the enrollment has been
woefully low and those who did join were not responsibly
regular causing hardship for the volunteer coaches who had to
wait for hours hoping someone would show up. The parents
should be cognizant of this and bring the student on time. In
case of emergency, please call and let us know.
In a comparative study our program has proven higher success
rate for the modern motivational psychology method we use.
Our method of one - on - one coaching and making learning
fun has motivated the student to excel. Finally we volunteer our
time so you, the student can achieve excellence. Obviously it is
up to you and your parents to decide what is best for your
advancement.
Please contact Syed Taher Razzacki at 248-641-1696.
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Things Every Prospective Hajji Should Know
- Hajja Saira
Printed with permission from islamicity.com
Hajji ['haj-jee] (col.) noun
1. someone who performs the act of Hajj (Pilgrimage).
2. a title given to someone who survived Hajj
Introduction
Welcome, prospective Hajji, to a unique journey. This journey is an invitation from your Lord to visit
His House and engage in one of the most illustrious acts of worship. He picked you out of millions of
people to travel across the world and ask for forgiveness in the best place on Earth. Your mission,
should you choose to accept it, is to work on making your Hajj accepted by Allah. This means that you
fulfill all the requirements and avoid all the actions that nullify Hajj such that you come back home
purified from all sins.
You've heard it before: Hajj is a beautiful journey. But this journey is a struggle. It is said the greatest physical struggle for a woman is to complete Hajj.
Like any journey, being prepared in advance will help to maximize the experience and to deal with challenges. I compiled advice from different friends
and experienced hajj veterans to help future Hajjis prepare physically, mentally and spiritually.
Hajj stories are very diverse-some have scary stories (don't ask too much about the bathroom situation) while others have some hilarious moments or a
few depressing encounters. Understand that every Hajj experience is different but the goal is the same. Please keep in mind that you will get advice
from different people who have different goals and values. Take what you feel matches your own values. For instance: I like to prepare for things as
much as I can in advance-therefore I will buy all the things I need in the U.S. instead of hunting down things last minute in Makkah/Madina. I also dislike
waste and like to economize-so I prefer taking a few used items from family/friends instead of buying everything new. I also like to give away nonessential items to needy people in Mina. I prefer to use natural medicines before going to regular meds, however I made an exception during Hajj in
order to minimize risks and because Hajj requires a lot of energy.
Overall, a balanced approach and positive attitude will be your best friends during this trip. The ingredients of a successful Hajj are preparation before
the journey, extra patience during the trip, and sincere effort towards improving yourself after the journey. As you keep the following steps in mind,
remember to continuously ask Allah to help you in the journey. He can make the difficult easy and without His help we are lost.
Step 1: Physical Prep
• Get in shape. You will walk, walk and walk some more. Some people recommend walking regularly in the weeks before Hajj to build endurance.
• Boost your immunity. Travelling from the U.S. takes a huge toll: long plane rides, layovers, and a wait anywhere from 2 - 12hrs at the Jeddah airport.
So indulge in fruits and veggies while in the U.S., especially those rich in antioxidants. Stay away from sick people as best as you can during the trip.
One friend started taking a teaspoon of honey regularly in her tea. A few people wore a surgeon's mask throughout the trip. Although it may seem
mean, don't share your water bottles or share prayer mats. You might still get sick, but take whatever precautions you can.
• Pace yourself upon arrival. Try to balance between resting and making the most of your time in Makkah and Madina. You don't want to wear yourself
out before going to Mina, but at the same time you want to earn good deeds in the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah.
• Preventive care. Take medicine as soon as you feel sick, but avoid taking antibiotics unless or until you have been diagnosed with a bacterial
infection. Ricola cough drops are excellent. It is a good idea to take several packs because people will ask you for some. Everyone gets the 'Hajj
cough'. Use lemon, honey, orange juice, etc. Take Vitamin C supplements regularly during the trip-don't wait till you get sick to start this!
• Gather your supplies. Make a list before travelling so that you don't forget anything. Make a specific list for the days of Hajj before you leave for Mina
(i.e. stuff you will pack in your backpack)
• Take your 'worship tools' to use during the waiting time. A lot of times people find themselves without anything to do during the long stretches. Come
prepared with a Qur'an, seerah (biography of the Prophet book, or dhikr (remembrance/prayer) beads.
• Write down a few du'a (supplications) for yourself that you can memorize or repeat frequently. Sometimes you will be too tired to remember so keep a
small notebook on hand. Also, you can write down some notes or reflections that will help preserve the experience.
• Stay energized. You need to keep hydrated-drink Zamzam (water from the well of Zamzam in Mecca) but also take snacks and energy bars. Some
programs do not serve lunch so healthy snacks will help hold you till dinner. If you don't like the food at the hotel, don't complain. There are plenty of
places to eat at the malls and hotels. Avoid anything that doesn't seem clean and anything that you know makes your stomach upset.
Step 2: Mental Prep
• Know the requirements of performing Hajj. You don't want to waste this trip by missing something important. Attend the workshops in your area and/or
read a book. Then review the information before you get to Mina. As a first time Hajji it's natural to be unfamiliar with the rites, so ask scholars in the
group.
• Know what to expect and set the expectations. Hajj is the journey of a lifetime; but at the same time you might face things that are upsetting. Sadly, I
encountered a lot of trash and garbage thrown all over the place in Mina. The bathroom situation is another story. Expect squatter toilets and learn to
use them. If used correctly it can be sanitary and easier to use then regular toilets.
• Strategize. A few tricks will help you maximize your time. For example, when going to pray at the rawdah in the Prophet's masjid there are designated
times for women. Head towards the rawdah area towards the end of the time allotted and try to be in the last group praying. You won't feel as hassled
because there is nobody coming behind you. Also, there are air-conditioned areas in the Haram (area around the Ka'bah) in Makkah on the first and
second floor (enter through King Fahd entrance and stay on the left). Plan on praying/sitting there during the hottest part of the day. Since the time
between Maghrib (post-sunset prayer) and 'Isha (night prayer) is short, it's a good idea to stay at the Haram between those prayers. That way you
won't struggle for a spot inside. One local student gave us this awesome tip: Make sa'i (the walk between the hills of Safa and Marwa) on the 4th floor
roof extension area, which is usually empty and has a wonderful view during Fajr (pre-dawn prayer) time.
• Don't be cheap. You will see a lot of the poor and the elderly. Help them as much as you can and be generous. Don't haggle with store keepers over
small amounts. At the same time be cautious of theft and being ripped off by taxi drivers. As in any big city there are opportunists, so be cautious of
your money and personal items. Keep your shoes in a plastic bag with you at all times. Side point: don't take a camera or camera phone into the
Prophet's masjid (for women, there are female guards who will frisk you before letting you in).
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• Get in the right mindset by surrendering yourself to Allah . You are going on Hajj, which is not a vacation in a 4 star hotel. You will be tested in
different ways so remind yourself to be patient and not to complain. You are invited as Allah's guests so use the correct manners that a guest should
have. As a bonus, try to catch yourself before reacting negatively to a test by acknowledging that that what is making you upset is the test.
• Remember why you are here: to complete Hajj and go back home. You are not here to change the Saudi government or fix the ignorance of the
ummah (community). You are not here to argue with different people about who is right and wrong. You might need to develop a mantra or phrase to
remind yourself. A few people would remind themselves saying, "La jidaal," or "No arguing," if they started to get annoyed with a spouse, family
member, or random uncle in the group.
• Don't compare your group to other groups. It's very easy to get caught up in what other people ate or what their tents were like. Avoid going down that
road and remind yourself that everyone's test will be different and no one has a problem-free Hajj. Focus on yourself, make incessant talbiyah
[Labbayk Allahuma labbayk-I respond to Your call O Allah, I respond to Your call], and embody your submission to Allah .
• Minimize the distractions. This is one of the biggest struggles. There is a lot going on and sometimes it will be hard to focus. Try to set goals for
yourself before the trip so you know what to work on. I saw many people complete the Qur'an in a few short weeks. Plan on getting to the Haram
extra early if you want to pray inside.
• Avoid getting into debates about different opinions and madhabs (schools of thought). Decide on what you are going to follow beforehand and don't
get confused when people tell you that your Hajj won't be accepted. People find themselves waiting a lot and start to discuss these issues that end up
creating confusion or hostility. Follow your group leader who is experienced and let others follow their leaders.
• Stick together and find an experienced person to follow. This may seem obvious but a buddy system will help prevent you from getting lost. An
experienced Hajji is full of tips and will make some of the rites easier to perform (such as the best time to throw stones and which area is easier to
start from).
• Keep calm with your roommates and carry on. If you are sharing a room with other people in Makkah or Madina take some earplugs or eye covers to
help you get rest. You might be paired with a roommate that can be a test for you-just try to take things in stride and avoid getting upset or frustrated
with the person. If you are annoyed, try to do nice things for the person and make du'a' for that person and yourself.
• Use the full day of Arafah for worship-not just the time after Asr (late afternoon prayer). Many people fall into this trap and spend time sitting, eating
and talking on the most important day of Hajj and only start making du'a' after 'Asr. Separate yourself from people and focus on seeking forgiveness.
The Prophet used to make du'a' the entire day and intensified the supplication after 'Asr. The same thing applies after Arafah when people revert to
their old habits and lose focus while they are still on Hajj! Continue to keep yourself busy with reading, remembrance, and extra worship. Side point:
plan to avoid the bathrooms at Muzdalifah. Eat/drink accordingly and use the bathrooms in Arafah before getting on the bus to Muzdalifah.
• An experienced Hajji advised: "Treat tawaf (walking 7 times around the Ka'bah) like prayer and strive for khushoo' [concentration]." The virtue of
tawaf is well known: it is recommended to perform tawaf in the Haram before praying two rakahs (units of prayer) as the 'greeting' of the masjid! One
idea is to pick different du'a' or prayers for each round, or to pick the first round for seeking forgiveness, the second round for making du'a' for the
community, etc. Performing tawaf can be a struggle given all the distractions. Try to avoid congested areas and the 2nd floor wheelchair drivers (who
go fast and end up hitting peoples' ankles). One recommendation is to avoid the first and second floor and only make tawaf and sa'i on the relatively
un-crowded rooftop.
• Ask Allah for help. This advice was given by an elderly woman sitting in the Prophet's masjid. She said to always start your actions by asking Allah
to help you. Allah can make anything happen-all we need to do is ask.
Step 3: Spiritual Prep
Read the Inner Dimensions of Hajj notes based on a lecture by Shaykh Mokthar Maghraoui ahead of time to get in the proper spiritual frame of mind.
The Shaykh describes the Hajj rites from a different perspective-beyond the walking and waiting, Hajj is an intense act of worship that has spiritual
significance. Hajj is not just a physical journey but a surrendering of the heart to Allah with absolute submission. You will give up everyday comforts
(even personal hygiene!) for a few short days as you purify the soul. Print the articles out and share with roommates.
Evaluate yourself before leaving for Hajj. Really take yourself to account. As one experienced Hajji stated, "Look at your personal weaknesses and
flaws. Make tawbah (repentance) for all the sins you are committing and all the weaknesses you have. Do not go to Hajj with the intention of continuing
on any known sin when you return. Your intention needs to be that you will discontinue it and fight it. This is very important. Hajj is not something a
person does many times-so make sure you receive the full reward for completing it. Do not risk an unaccepted Hajj." She also emphasized, "Don't let
the spirit of the group affect your spirit. If people on the bus are talking and socializing and you feel like doing the talbiyah then go ahead and start
instead of wondering why others aren't."
Keep good companionship during the trip. I was blessed to have good friends as roommates during my journey. You might observe different types of
people in your group: the complainers, the chit-chatters, the Debby-downers, etc. If you feel distracted then keep to yourself since you don't want the
negativity to rub off and affect your experience. Make a pact with yourself that you will come back from Hajj and keep the complaints to yourself. There
might be things that you don't like but you will hold those complaints in your heart and share constructive criticism with the group organizer. Good
friends will remind you and support you in this goal. Optimism is contagious!
Conclusion
Even as you prepare for the journey of a lifetime, keep in mind that unexpected events will probably occur. Every year is different and every person's
experience is different. Savor the new experiences and focus on the positives. Yes, you will see strange and rude actions and plenty of ignorance. But
you will also see grown men shed tears while gazing at the House of Allah and pleading for mercy and forgiveness. You will see millions of people unite
from all corners of the world for one purpose alone: to fulfill the obligation of Hajj and surrender before their Creator. Reflecting on these facts creates a
deep respect for our religion. How amazing is the call to prayer which transforms the chaotic amblings of millions of people into perfectly circular lines
within the span of a few minutes? How amazing is our faith that pushes people to struggle and give up basic comforts because of a sincere desire to
please their Lord? Revel in the voices chanting in unison, marching onward with a single hope, and with a bond that overcomes all walks of life. Witness
the power of submission and obedience and how it transforms tired pilgrims into an army of the faithful.
Lastly, as one Hajji said, "Always keep in mind that Hajj is a test. You can prepare yourself as much as possible but nothing [completely] prepares you
for the reality of the experience. You will experience highs and lows. There will be moments of great awe as well as moments of great frustration. Pack a
bag of patience!"
Although Hajj is deemed as the journey of a lifetime, for many it will be a turning point and the beginning of the journey back to their faith. For a few
people, Hajj will be an ongoing journey as they come back home and try to implement lessons in patience, physical sacrifice, and complete submission.
As one scholar advised, "Take your Hajj back home with you. Be in your life as you were on Hajj."
May Allah bless your Hajj and accept all our good deeds. May Allah make things easy for you and allow you to come back safely.
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Islamic(Association(of(Greater(Detroit((IAGD)(–(Rochester(Hills(
Prayer(Times(Schedule(–(September,(2014(–(1435(AH(
Hijri(
Sep!
Dhul-Qd
Fajr!
Day!
Dhur!
Adhan!
Iqama!
Asr!
Maghrib!
Adhan!
Iqama!
Adhan!
Iqama!
Adhan(at(
Sunset!
Isha!
!
Adhan!
Iqama!
1
6
Mon
5:37
6:10
6:57
1:33
2:00
6:11
6:20
8:07
9:29
9:45
2
7
Tue
5:38
6:10
6:58
1:33
2:00
6:10
6:20
8:06
9:27
9:45
3
8
Wed
5:40
6:10
6:59
1:32
2:00
6:09
6:20
8:04
9:25
9:45
4
9
Thu
5:41
6:10
7:00
1:32
2:00
6:07
6:20
8:02
9:23
9:45
5
10
Fri
5:42
6:20
7:01
1:32
2:00
6:15
8:00
9:21
9:30
6
11
Sat
5:44
6:20
7:02
1:31
2:00
6:06
6:04
6:15
7:59
9:19
9:30
7
12
Sun
5:45
6:20
7:03
1:31
1:45
6:03
6:15
7:57
9:17
9:30
8
13
Mon
5:46
6:20
7:04
1:31
2:00
6:02
6:15
7:55
9:15
9:30
9
14
Tue
5:47
6:20
7:05
1:30
2:00
6:00
6:15
7:53
9:13
9:30
10
15
Wed
5:49
6:20
7:06
1:30
2:00
5:59
6:15
7:52
9:11
9:30
11
16
Thu
5:50
6:20
7:08
1:30
2:00
5:57
6:15
7:50
9:09
9:30
12
17
Fri
5:51
6:20
7:09
1:29
2:00
6:10
7:48
9:07
9:15
13
18
Sat
5:52
6:20
7:10
1:29
2:00
5:54
6:10
7:46
9:05
9:15
14
19
Sun
5:54
6:20
7:11
1:29
1:45
5:53
6:10
7:45
9:03
9:15
15
20
Mon
5:55
6:20
7:12
1:28
2:00
5:52
6:10
7:43
9:01
9:15
16
21
Tue
5:56
6:20
7:13
1:28
2:00
5:50
6:10
7:41
8:59
9:15
17
22
Wed
5:57
6:20
7:14
1:27
2:00
5:49
6:10
7:39
8:58
9:15
18
23
Thu
5:59
6:20
7:15
1:27
2:00
5:47
6:10
7:37
8:56
9:15
19
24
Fri
6:00
6:30
7:16
1:27
2:00
6:00
7:36
8:54
9:00
20
25
Sat
6:01
6:30
7:17
1:26
2:00
5:44
6:00
7:34
8:52
9:00
21
26
Sun
6:02
6:30
7:18
1:26
1:45
5:43
6:00
7:32
8:50
9:00
22
27
Mon
6:03
6:30
7:19
1:26
2:00
5:41
6:00
7:30
8:48
9:00
23
28
Tue
6:05
6:30
7:20
1:25
2:00
5:40
6:00
7:28
8:46
9:00
24
29
Wed
6:06
6:30
7:22
1:25
2:00
5:38
6:00
7:27
8:44
9:00
25
Dhul-Hij
Thu
6:07
6:30
7:23
1:25
2:00
5:37
6:00
7:25
8:42
9:00
26
2
Fri
6:08
6:35
7:24
1:24
2:00
5:45
7:23
8:41
8:50
27
3
Sat
6:09
6:35
7:25
1:24
2:00
5:33
5:45
7:21
8:39
8:50
28
4
Sun
6:10
6:35
7:26
1:24
1:45
5:32
5:45
7:20
8:37
8:50
29
5
Mon
6:11
6:35
7:27
1:23
2:00
5:30
5:45
7:18
8:35
8:50
30
6
Tue
6:13
6:35
7:28
1:23
2:00
5:29
5:45
7:16
8:33
8:50
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5:56
5:46
5:35
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Friday’s!Khutba:!First!at!1:45!pm!–!Second!at!3:30!pm!
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Sunday!Dhur!Salah!at!1:45!pm!
Monthly!Tahajjud!Salah:!Second!Sunday!two!hours!prior!to!Fajr!!
Iqama!times!change!every!Friday!
Please!note!the!AdhanITime!is!when!the!time!of!each!prayer!begins!
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