Mahe Ramadhan 1437 – June/July 2016431

“O’ People! Surely, the month of God has approached you. The month, which, in the eyes of Allah, is the most virtuous of the months: Its days are the best of the days and its nights, the best of the nights and its moments, the best of the moments.” The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) Bihar al-Anwar, Vol.: 96.

ASSALAAMU ‘ALAIKA YA SHAHRULLAHIL AKBAR!

Ramadhan Program The eve of the first of Mahe Ramadhan is expected to be on Monday June 6th, 2016. The program at the center will begin on Monday June 6th. Iftar will be served daily. Please note that the below dates are all subject to moon sighting. We’ve setup a central email address for all Mahe Ramadhan related queries. Email is [email protected].

SPECIAL PROGRAMS

BELOW ARE SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THE MONTH. FURTHER DETAILS WILL BE ANNOUNCED. PLEASE CALL OUR ANSWERING MACHINE

AND CHECK OUR WEBSITE WWW.SIJNY.ORG FOR ANY UPDATES.

Saturday, June 11th Sehri Program TBD Saturday, June 18th Sehri Program TBD Saturday, June 18th Dua Mujeer Friday, June 24th Aamal Night - 19th Night of Mahe Ramadhan Saturday, June 25th Quran Competitions / Motivational Chart Submissions Saturday, June 25th 100 Rakaat Namaz Sunday, June 26th Aamal Night – 21st Night of Mahe Ramadhan Tuesday, June 28th Aamal Night – 23rd Night of Mahe Ramadhan Sunday, July 3rd Khatmul Qur’an – Gents & Ladies Monday, July 4th Motivational Chart & Qur’an Competition Awards (Ladies & Gents) Eid Gift Presentation Tuesday July 5th Eid Night A’amal Wednesday July 6th Eid-ul-Fitr (subject to sighting of moon). Saturday July 9th EID Picnic

LECTURERS

1. Dr. Mohamedraza Dungersi – Monday June 6th to Wednesday June 22nd. 2. Sheikh Ali Al Najjar – Thursday June 23rd to Tuesday June 28th. 3. Sheikh Bilal Hussain – Wednesday June 29th to Monday July 4th.

RAMADHAN 1437/2016 DAILY PROGRAM SCHEDULE

RAMADHAN 1437/2016 PROGRAM COORDINATORS

Qur’an khani: Gents: TBD Ladies: Sr. Fatim Nathani / Sr. Tahera Ismail Recitation of Dua and Ziyarat: Gents: Br. Noorali Kermali Recitation of Dua on Sunday Boys: Br. Fazle Abbas Pirmohamed (duas@sijny.org) Recitation of Dua on Saturday Girls: Sr. Sabira Pirmohamed ([email protected]) A’amal: Br. Murtaza Ladha ([email protected]) Marsiya / Nauha / Munajaat: Br. Noorali Kermali Shabbi/Tabut Gents: Br. Noorali Kermali Ladies: Sr. Nargis Meghji Motivational Charts: Gents: Br. Muntazir Jamal Ladies: Sr. Fatim Ladak Qur’an competition Ladies: Sr. Fatim Ladak / Sr. Fehmida Dharsee / Sr. Sabira Pirmohamed All Sponsorships Gents: Jt.Treasurers (Br.Mazahir Jivraj & Br Mohamed Kadhim Nathani) Ladies: Chairlady (Sr. Gulzar Meghji) / Sr. Rehana Jaffer

LADIES PROGRAMs

1) Saturday Night: Girls recitation of Duas coordinated by Sr. Sabira Pirmohamed 2) Quran Khani Girls on weekends. 3) Please register your children for receiving an Eid gift. 4) Please contact the Chairlady, Sr. Gulzar Meghji for details and/or suggestions.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS (AGES 2-8) – Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays ONLY

ANNUAL QUR’AN COMPETITION

For Ladies and Gents • Date: Saturday June 25th • Time: To Be Announced

Group 1: Ages 3 (Boys & Girls) Memorize Surah Al-Kauther (#108)

Group 2: Ages 4 (Boys & Girls) Memorize Surah Al-Qadr (#97)

Group 3: Ages 5-6 (Boys & Girls) Memorize Surah Al-Lahab (#111)

Group 4: Ages 7-8 (Boys & Girls) Memorize Surah Ad-Dhuha(#93)

Group 5: Ages 9-10 (Boys & Girls) Memorize Surah Ash-Shams (#91)

Group 6: Ages 11-15 (Girls) - Open Quran Competition

ALL TESTING BASED ON FLUENCY, MAKHARIJ AND TAJWEED.

ANNUAL MOTIVATIONAL CHART COMPETITION

All motivational chart submissions should be done via our website at the following link. The link will be active once Mahe Ramadhan begins. Submission deadline is Saturday, June 25th, 2016.

http://sijny.org/new/motivational/motivational.php

RAMADHAN 1437 PROPOSED BUDGET

The figures shown are ONLY ESTIMATES for the anticipated expenses during the Holy month:

1) Iftar $ 28,000 2) Eid Gifts/ Qur’an / Motivational Awards $ 4,000 3) Aalim fund $ 10,000 4) Tea & Dates $ 4,000 5) Other/Misc $ 1,000 Total: $ 47,000

PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE ABOVE AT THE CENTER OR E-MAIL [email protected]

KINDLY NOTE THE FOLLOWING:

Ø The Managing Committee is requesting each and every member to donate a minimum of $150 (tax deductible) to cover most of the above expenses, apart from sponsorship of NYAZ. This is the only way we can provide reduced sponsorship rates for NYAZ. The treasurers will, of course, accept (with many thanks) any amount donated. Ø This is the month of Ibaadat: Therefore, let us minimize the need for making appeals for donations and maximize our efforts on prayers. PLEASE DONATE GENEROUSLY! Ø All those who sponsor Iftar, majlis, tea/dates, Sura Yasin are asked to submit names of Marhumeen for Sura Fateha at least one day before the day to be displayed on the screens. The names of all Marhumeen will be displayed on the screen during the program. Please submit all names to Br. Noorali Kermali or email to [email protected] Ø Please pay all sponsorships before the end of the month of Ramadhan. Ø Parents are strongly urged to supervise their children at all times. Ø Please DO NOT DOUBLE PARK in front of the Ladies entrance. This causes traffic hazards for all and creates negative publicity towards our Center. In addition, please do not block neighbor’s driveways, park next to the fire hydrant or at the crosswalk. As per the 108th precinct police, summonses will be issued for all parking violations. Please dispose of trash in the trash containers provided. Ø SMOKING IN THE CENTER AND ON THE STEPS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

Ø Please donate generously towards these funds: Ramadhan/ Iftaar/Eid Gifts/Aalim funds. Ø Members are requested to be up to date with their Lawajam dues. Ø We apologize for any errors and/or omissions. All programs are subject to change. Please check our website www.sijny.org for updates. Ø As always, suggestions are welcome. Please contact the President/Chairlady directly.

NEW YORK METROPOLITAN TIMINGS FOR RAMADHAN 1437 / 2016

MAGH Day of DATE IMSAK FAJR SUNRISE DHUHR RIB & OCCASION NYAZ RAMADHAN IFTAR

RAMADHAN DAY DATE IMSAK FAJR SUNRISE DHUHR M & I OCASSION NYAZ Mon 6 3:37 3:57 5:24 12:54 8:41 Iftaar 1 Tue 7 3:37 3:57 5:24 12:54 8:41 Iftaar 2 Wed 8 3:37 3:57 5:24 12:54 8:42 Iftaar

3 Thu 9 3:36 3:56 5:24 12:54 8:42 Iftaar 4 Fri 10 3:36 3:56 5:24 12:55 8:43 Iftaar 5 Sat 11 3:36 3:56 5:24 12:55 8:43 Iftaar 6 Sun 12 3:36 3:56 5:24 12:55 8:44 Iftaar 7 Mon 13 3:35 3:55 5:24 12:55 8:44 Iftaar 8 Tue 14 3:35 3:55 5:24 12:55 8:45 Iftaar 9 Wed 15 3:35 3:55 5:24 12:56 8:45 Wafat Night Bibi Khadija A.S. Iftaar 10 Thu 16 3:35 3:55 5:24 12:56 8:45 Wafat Bibi Khadija A.S. Iftaar 11 Fri 17 3:35 3.55 5.24 12.56 8.46 Iftaar 12 Sat 18 3:35 3.55 5.24 12.56 8.46 Iftaar 13 Sun 19 3:35 3.55 5.24 12.57 8.46 Iftaar 14 Mon 20 3:36 3.56 5.24 12.57 8.47 Wiladat Night Imam Hassan Iftaar AS 15 Tue 21 3:36 3.56 5.24 12.57 8.47 Wiladat Imam Hassan AS Iftaar 16 Wed 22 3:36 3.56 5.25 12.57 8.47 Iftaar 17 Thu 23 3:36 3.56 5.25 12.57 8.47 Iftaar

18 Fri 24 3:37 3.57 5.25 12.58 8.47 Shabe Zarbat Imam Ali AS / Iftaar Aamal 19 Sat 25 3:37 3.57 5.25 12.58 8.48 Iftaar

20 Sun 26 3:38 3.58 5.26 12.58 8.48 Shabe Shahadat Imam Ali A.S. Iftaar / Aamal 21 Mon 27 3:38 3.58 5.26 12.58 8.48 Wafat Imam Ali AS / Ziyarat Iftaar 22 Tue 28 3:38 3:58 5:27 12:58 8:48 Lailat ul Qadr Night / Aamal Iftaar 23 Wed 29 3:39 3:59 5:27 12:59 8:48 Iftaar 24 Thu 30 3:40 4:00 5:28 12:59 8:48 Iftaar 25 Fri July 1 3:40 4:00 5:28 12:59 8:48 Iftaar 26 Sat 2 3:41 4:01 5:29 12:59 8:48 Iftaar 27 Sun 3 3:41 4:01 5:29 12:59 8:48 Iftaar 28 Mon 4 3:42 4:02 5:30 1:00 8:47 Dua e Alwidaa Iftaar 29 Tue 5 3:43 4:03 5:30 1:00 8:47 Eid Night Iftaar

1.As a precaution, please stop all Muftirat at Imsak time, which is 20 minutes before Fajr time. 2. Pray 5 minutes after the Fajr time given in the above table.