Shawwal 1430H Begins Tomorrow

Assalamu ‘Alaikum,
According to the moonsighting reports on www.moonsighting.com and www.wifaqululama.co.uk the crescent moon of Shawwal 1430H has been sighted in several counties as a result of which we shall complete 29 Days of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr in the UK will be on Sunday 20 September 2009.
EID MUBARAK!
Jashim

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Eid Poem 1430H

Eid is Upon Us

The month of Ramadan
Has come and passed
So quickly has it gone
How long did it last?

Now Eid is upon us
A prize from our Lord
A day to enjoy
A day of reward

To the worshipful servants
This day belongs
For their struggle and striving
This day is their own

Eid Mubarak
Is the call of the day
With the dhikr of Allah
Let [...]

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Realities of Sufism Available Soon from Islamopedia Books

Assalamu ‘Alaikum,
The Realities of Sufism by Shaykh Abdul Qadir ‘Isa will be available from Islamopedia Books soon insha Allah. Excerpts from the book can be found at the following links:
Indwelling & Union
Movement During Dhikr
Dhikr Performed in a Group
If you would like to reserve a copy in advance please e-mail us at mail@islamopedia.co.uk . The price [...]

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Islamopedia Ramadan Timetable for London 2009

Assalamu ‘Alaikum,
Please see below link to Ramadan Timetable for London.
Ramadan 1430 Timetable London
Was Salam

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Arabic Books at Islamopedia

Assalamu ‘Alaikum,
I just wanted to know if people would be interested in Islamopedia supplying the Arabic equivalent of some of the books that we stock such as the Mafahim, Al La Madhabiyya, Our Master Muhammad (SAW) and so on.
Please let us know by voting in the poll below.
Jazakum Allahu Khair for your time.
Was Salam
Jashim

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Pics & Quotes from the Rihla 2009

Assalamu ‘Alaikum,
Please see link to some thought provoking quotes from the Shuyukh at this year Rihla 2009 accompanied by some beautiful pictures:
http://rihla2009.wordpress.com/
Was Salam
Jashim
www.islamopedia.co.uk

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Imam Zaid Shakir on ‘The Life of a Muslim Rock Star’

Assalamu ‘Alaikum,
Imam Zaid Shakir, in his latest article on his blog titled ‘The Life of a Muslim Rock Star’, highlights the time, effort, dedication that himself and others in his shoes are putting in to serving this deen. I would like to quote just two passages below: 
was aware of Cynthia McKinney’s predicament. However, on the day [...]

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Islamopedia Books – New Titles Added

Assalamu ‘Alaikum,
Jumu’a Mubarak to all. Please see below links to some new titles added to our catalogue:
The Book of Assistance by Imam Al Haddad
The Lives of Man by Imam Al Haddad 
The Remembrance of God by Imam Al Suyuti
Also back in stock is:
Al Wasiyyah – The Advice of the Esteemed Scholar by Ibn Qudama 
Was Salam
Jashim
Islamopedia Books

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Shaykh Hamza Yusuf’s reflections on the death of Michael Jackson

Assalamu ‘Alaikum,
See link below to Shaykh Hamza Yusuf’s reflection on the death of Michael Jackson:
http://www.zaytuna.org/articleDetails.asp?articleID=125
Was Salam
Jashim

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Imam Zaid Shakir on the passing of Michael (Mikaeel?) Jackson

Assalamu ‘Alaikum,
As with the rest of the world I am saddened by the sudden death of Michael Jackson. The speculation as to whether he died a Muslim or not continues and remains to be seen whether he gets a Muslim burial or a Christian one.
The following is a link to some words from Imam Zaid Shakir on his [...]

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