Hadith of the Day – Honesty in Business Dealings

The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said:
 
“The seller and the buyer have the option to withdraw as long as they have not yet separated. If they speak the truth and make things clear, they will be blessed in their sale. If they conceal things and lie, the blessing of [...]

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Moon Sighting Report (2) – Dhul Qa’dah 1429

Assalamu ‘Alaikum,
As promised please see the following report from Shaykh Muhammad Afifi Al-Akiti confirming that the sacred month of Dhul Q’adah 1429 will begin on Friday 31 October 2008 (Starting from Thursday night):
Dr. Muhammad Afifi al-Akiti (MCW member) Oxford UK reported: Not Seen
Two of us attempted to perform the sighting tonight for the Dhu l-Qa’da [...]

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Importance and Etiquettes of Learning

The Importance and Etiquettes of Learning
 
Introduction:
 

What is a study circle and what is its purpose?
Some Qur’anic Verses & Hadith on the importance of knowledge.
The benefits of group study.
Some etiquettes of studying in a group.
How to gain maximum benefit from the circle.

 
The above are some of the topics that we shall be discussing in this weeks [...]

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Reviving the Wed Circle: Notes from the Talks

Insha Allah in the coming weeks I will be sharing with you the notes that I use to deliver some of the talks at our local Wednesday circle. These will be very brief and in bullet point form and are mainly there for those who attend the circle to come back to for a refreshment of what [...]

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Hadith of the Day – Those Who Refuse

The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said:
 
“All of my community will enter the Garden except those who refuse.” He was asked, “Who are those who refuse, Messenger of Allah?” He said, “Those who obey me will enter the Garden and those who disobey me refuse.”
 
[Bukhari] 
 
Was Salam
 
Jashim

www.islamopedia.co.uk

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Moon Sighting Report: Dhul Qa’dah 1429

Assalamu ‘Alaikum,
It seems from the www.moonsighting.com website that the moon has not been sighted today and therefore we shall be completing 30 days of Shawwal and the month of Dhul Qa’dah will begin on Friday 30 October 2008 insha Allah. Shaykh Afifi has not submitted a report yet. I will post that when it is available [...]

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Hadith of the Day – Mercy Has One Hundred Parts

The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said:
 
“Allah Almighty has divided mercy into one hundred parts. He kept ninety-nine parts and sent down one part to earth. Because of that one single part, creatures are merciful to one another so that even the mare will lift its hooves away from [...]

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Hadith of the Day – On Repenting Frequently

The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) said:
 
“O people! Turn in repentance towards Allah and ask His forgiveness. I turn towards Him a hundred times a day.”
 
[Muslim]
 
Was Salam
 
Jashim

www.islamopedia.co.uk  
 

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Hamza Yusuf ISNA 1995

This is one of the best Hamza Yusuf talks from his early days. Masha Allah get’s straight to the point and is very inspiring:
http://sheikhynotes.blogspot.com/2008/10/sheikh-hamza-yusuf_22.html
Thanks brother Arfan for uploading!
Was Salam
Jashim
www.islamopedia.co.uk

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Reviving the Wednesday Circle

Reviving the Wednesday Circle
 
Event:             The Wednesday Circle
Date/Time:     Every Wednesday at 7:30pm (After Salatul ‘Esha)
Area:               Shoreditch/Bethnal Green (Boundary Estate)
Venue:            Please e-mail me for details
Restrictions: Brothers only
 
The Wednesday Circle is a circle for the youth that has been running for over 10 years now in some shape or form. It is [...]

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