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The Communicator
ISLAMIC ASSOCIATION OF CARY, NORTH CAROLINA
Volume 3, Issue 3
A WORD FROM THE AMEER
Dear Brothers and Sisters:
Assalamu Alaikum!
As we enter the year 2015, it is time to
reflect and thank AllahSWT for His enormous favors during 2014. We were
blessed to have a very harmonious and
peaceful year where the camaraderie was
evident always, our youth made tremendous progress towards Deen, and the
new masjid progress made significant
steps towards eventual completion. I
wish to thank all the brothers and sisters
for their cooperation to please AllahSWT.
We pray that 2015 brings even more of
His blessings.
Yet, the memories of Peshawar incidence are still fresh and we pray that
AllahSWT place all the Shuhada in Jannah
and invoke Sabre Jameel in their loved
ones. It is a wakeup call that we remain
on guard at our Masjid for such happenings, and also that we educate our children to be watchful of bad people enticing them towards evil acts in the name of
Islam. May AllahSWT protect us all.
Regards,
Shakil Ahmed
EDITORIAL
Assalam-u-Alaikum Brothers and
Sisters. Please do read 3 important
sections in this month’s edition:
1. Vigil for victims of Peshawar
2. Triangle Muslim Basketball tournament and
3. Brick placement ceremony.
For any suggestions or feedback,
please reach me at:
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+1 317 354 9689
- Adnan Qureshi
January 2015
EARLY LIFE OF PROPHET MOHAMMED (PEACE BE UPON HIM)
LIFE WITH ABU TAALIB: After the passing Bibi Khadija (radi Allahu anha) remained in
away of Abdul Mutallib, Prophet’s (pbuh) uncle Nikah with the Prophet (pbuh) for approximately twenty five years, and whilst she was
Abu Taalib took care of him. Abu Taalib took
very good care of the Prophet (pbuh) and spent in his Nikah, the Prophet (pbuh) did not make
another Nikah. With the exception of Huall of his time with him. He even slept beside
the Prophet (pbuh). Abu Taalib said, I never saw zoor's (pbuh) once son Hazrat Ibraheem
the Prophet (pbuh) ever tell a lie, or betray any- (alaihis salaam), all the rest of the Prophet's
(pbuh) children were born from Bibi Khadija
one. I have never seen him hurt the feelings of
(radi Allahu anha). She spent her entire live
any person or sitting in the company of bad
boys. He never did anything that was unethical. serving and being dedicated to the Prophet
(pbuh). [Zirkani]
He always remained very respectful, kind and
honourable in the highest form. [Seeratul Mus- LIFE AS A MERCHANT: Rasoolullah's
(pbuh) forefathers were all traders and mertafa pg 86/87]
chants, and since he had journeyed to Syria
THE BLESSED NIKAH: Bibi Khadija (radi
with Abu Taalib, he also continued as a tradAllahu anha) was well respected amongst the
er. He was the most respected amongst all
Quraish and was well known for her piety and
merchants and travelled to Syria, Basra and
chastity. After passing away of her husband,
Yemen. He was known by all other traders
many wealthy Arabs desired to marry her, but
and ordinary people as Ameen -The Honest.
she rejected all their proposals. She was now
Even in this field, there is no example to the
forty years of age and Bibi Khadija was now
intent on making Nikah to Rasoolullah (pbuh). Prophet (pbuh). Sahabi-e-Rasool Hazrat AbOthers sent proposals of marriage to her, but she dullah bin Abil Humsa (radi Allahu anhu)
says, During the time of Commencement of
sent a proposal of marriage to Rasoolullah
(pbuh). She sent this proposal by the hand of her Revelation and before the Announcement of
Prophethood, I entered into some business
servant Nafeesa Bint Ummaya. The Famous
Imam of Seerat (History of Prophet (pbuh) Mu- transaction with the Prophet (pbuh). I had
hammad bin Ishaaq writes that the reason why paid some of the money to him and owed him
part thereof. I had promised that I would
Bibi Khadija preferred to marry the Prophet
come in a little while and pay the remaining
(pbuh) was said in her own words. She said to
amount. Co-incidentally, I did not remember
the Prophet (pbuh), I preferred you because of
my promise for three days. After three days
your beautiful character and high morals.
when I passed the place where I had prom[Zirkaani vol.1 pg.200]
The Prophet (pbuh) presented the proposal be- ised to meet Rasoolullah (pbuh), I found him
fore the elders of his family. They were all very waiting there, but he did not even show the
pleased and accepted the proposal. The Prophet smallest sign of displeasure at the fact that I
(pbuh) went to the house of Bibi Khadija (radi had not fulfilled my promise to Him. All he
said was, Where have you been? I have been
Allahu anha) accompanied by Hazrat Hamza,
waiting at this spot for you since three days.
Abu Taalib and other elders of the family.
[Sunan Abu Dawood vol.2 pg.334]
At the time of marriage, the Prophet's (pbuh)
age was 25 years two months and ten days and
Bibi Khadija (radi Allahu anha) was 40 [MadaPage 1
rijun Nabuiwat Vol.2).
IN REMEMBRANCE OF SHUHADA-E-ISLAM
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Of Cary
of
organized
a conference
on Shuhada-ePoverty
and its treatment
– by
Islam to commemorate
the significance of
Hamza Yusuf
Shuhada and their sacrifices.
A renowned scholar Hafiz Bashir Iqbal
(Al-Huda masjid in SC) and Mufta Hafiz
Manzar-ul-Islam Al-Azhari spoke about
Shuhada-e-Islam, specifically Shuhada-eKarbala and its impact on Islam.
QIRAT QURAN-E-PAK
On Nov 15th, Islamic Association of Cary
(IAC) organized Qirat Quran-e-Pak.
World renowned, well known Qari from
PTV Channel - Qari Syed Sadaqaqt Ali
visited our masjid and recited Quran in his
pleasant voice.
VIGIL TO PAY TRIBUTE TO
VICTIMS OF PESHAWAR
SCHOOL ATTACK
On 17-Dec, Islamic Association of Cary
organized a candlelit vigil and prayer service to pay tribute to the victims of a Taliban attack on a school in Pakistan. This
was an opportunity for people to share their
grief and about 70 men, women, and children participated including members of
other faiths.
A tea lamp was lit for every victim outside
of the Cary Masjid during the vigil.
Organizers also laid out tea lamps to symbolize lives lost in other recent tragedies in
Australia, where terrorists killed two hostages, and in the Philadelphia suburbs
where a gunman went on a spree killing six
and injuring one before taking his own life.
The vigil offered a place to find peace and
meaning for the painful and seemingly
senseless recent acts of violence.
The event was also featured on ABC news.
The link to the news article is here:
http://news.yahoo.com/video/cary-vigilheld-victims-pakistan-042357414.html
YOUTH CORNER: Triangle Muslims
Basketball Championship
Under the supervision and guidance of
community leaders and volunteers, the intent of this program is to build bonding and
brotherhood in Muslim Youth through
sports and outdoor activities, along with
nurturing leadership qualities and realization of equal opportunity to a successful
life in this world and in the hereafter,
iA. This is a pilot program. If successful
iA, we will continue to have many such in
the future iA and become a better community as a whole.
ISLAMIC LAST WILL
WORKSHOP
On Nov 16th, Cary Masjid organized a
3-hour workshop on creating an Islamic Will. Br. Shakil Ahmed and Mufti
Manzar-ul-Islam spoke on the Islamic
Fiqh aspect and Attorney Shirley M
Diefenbach spoke on the USA legal
requirements.
It was a good turn out and many people benefitted from the workshop.
Forms for creating the will were distributed after the event and are also
available on Carymasjid.org. Once
you fill out the form, please get it notarized by Br. Shakil Ahmed.
The tournament ran from 29 Sep to 2 Nov
on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:00pm5:00pm. On Saturdays, the games were
held in NetSports in Morrisville. On Sundays, the games were held at Carolina
Pines Community Center, in Raleigh, NC.
The grand finale could not have been any
more exciting! And those who were there
to witness it can vouch for it. Some pics
from the finale on Sunday are attached
herewith. All in all, this was the result of
elementary, middle, high and college youth
coming together and having fun! The pilot
program was a success, Alhamdulilaah.
Youth - Seniors Champions - Peregrines; Game Score: Peregrines (30) vs.
Lagars (29)
Youth - Juniors Champions Lagars; Game Score: Lagars (30) vs.
Sakers (24)
There are a few really impressive things
that need to be highlighted...
1.
2.
We truly have remarkable and
budding basketball talent in our
community, which can be nurtured
for greater recognition and success.
We have very enthusiastic youth
who love the game of basketball. And we can engage them,
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YOUTH CORNER: Triangle Muslims Basketball Championship (Continued from Page 2)
3.
4.
increase the bonding and encourage outdoor activity participation.
Special thanks to the Shura of the
Triangle Area Masajid for their
willingness to work together for a
greater good - betterment of the
youth.
We got some help from the area
MSAs with the logistics and planning of the program, Alhamdulillah. Dr. Deah Barakat attended as
a special guest for the finale.
Designed and Ordered the Trophies and Medals;
o Br. Zain Khan (TMSA), Br.
Hamza Minhas (UNC), Br.
Furqan Khaja (UNC), Br. Deah
Barakat (NCSU, UNC)
o And finally, kudos to the parents who came to watch the
youth have fun and cheer them
on. It matters.
Although this was a pilot effort, its success
There are a few individuals without whose leads us to believe that we can work toinvolvement this pilot would not have been gether to do more such programs with only
possible...
one goal in mind - build long term bonds
among the youth and the Triangle commuo Br. Arif, Br. Faisal Padela and
nity at large. Given more lead time, we
Br. Tanveer from Morrisville
expect other area masajid to also particiMasjid
pate in future events and also to include
o Br. Wahaj and Br. Imran from
programs (sports/outdoors) for the girls
Cary Masjid
iA. If you would like to volunteer your
o Br. Abder Rahman from Apex
time and energies to future events, please
Masjid
contact us.
o Br. Wasif - Managed the Juniors Tournament; Br. Meraj -
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MASJID PROGRESS (BRICK PLACEMENT CEREMONY)
Alhamdu Lillah! By the Grace of Allah we
have reached a milestone of laying bricks to
begin the process of external walls closure of
the new Cary Masjid. This is a great gift of
Allah and a time to thank Him.
To celebrate this occasion On October 18th,
Cary Masjid organized a brick placement
ceremony at the new Cary Masjid site.
Brothers and sisters came in large numbers to
fulfill the Sunnah of IbrahimAS who built the
first Masjid by his own hands.
ADVICE FROM QURAN
(Seeing the horrors of the Hour of Resurrection,) they will say: ‘Ah, woe to us! Who has
raised us from our sleeping places? This
(coming back to life) is the same that the
Most Kind (Lord) promised and the Messengers spoke the truth.’
[Surah Yaseen, Ayat 52]
ADVICE FROM HADITHS
Sahih-Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 76, Number
432: Narrated by Abu Huraira
Allah's Apostle said, "Allah says, 'I have nothing to give but Paradise as a reward to my believer slave, who, if I cause his dear friend (or
relative) to die, remains patient (and hopes for
Allah's Reward)."
ASMA AL-HUSNA
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