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Muharram 07, 1441 Sep 06, 2019

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That [has been commanded], and whoever honors the sacred ordinances of - it is best for him in the sight of his Lord. And permitted to you are the grazing livestock, except what is recited to you. So avoid the uncleanliness of idols and avoid false statement, Inclining [only] to Allah, not associating [anything] with Him. And he who associates with Allah - it is as though he had fallen from the sky and was snatched by the birds or the wind carried him down into a remote place. That [is so]. And whoever honors the symbols of Allah - indeed, it is from the piety of hearts.

Al-, 22:30-32

HADITH

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best prayer after the prescribed prayers is a prayer offered in the middle of the night. The best fast after the month of is a fast in the month of Allah, al- Muharram.”

Sahih Muslim 1163

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Abu Bakarah (may Allah be pleased with him) twelve months (in a year), so it was ordained by other months. It was reported that Ibn ‘Abbas reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings Allah on the Day when He created the heavens said that this phrase referred to all the months, of Allah be upon him) said: “The year is twelve and the earth; of them, four are sacred. That then these four were singled out and made months of which four are sacred, the three is the right religion, so wrong not yourselves sacred, so that sin in these months is more consecutive months of Dhul-Qa’dah, Dhul-Hijjah therein … “ serious and good deeds bring a greater reward. and Muharram, and Rajab Mudar which comes between Jumadah and Sha’ban.” Abu Bakarah (may Allah be pleased with him) Qatadah said concerning this phrase that reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings wrongdoing during the sacred months is more Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds, of Allah be upon him) said: “The year is twelve serious and more sinful that wrongdoing at any and peace and blessings be upon our Prophet months of which four are sacred, the three other time. Wrongdoing at any time is a serious , the Seal of the Prophets and Chief consecutive months of Dhul-Qa’dah, Dhul-Hijjah matter, but Allah gives more weight to whichever of the Messengers, and upon all his family and and Muharram, and Rajab Mudar which comes of His commands He will. Allah has chosen companions. between Jumadah and Sha’ban.” Reported by certain ones of His creation. He has chosen from Al-Bukhari, 2958 among the Messengers and from among Allah’s sacred month of Muharram is a blessed mankind Messengers. He chose from among and important month. It is the first month Muharram is so called because it is a sacred speech the remembrance of Him (). He of the Hijri calendar and is one of the four (muharram) month and to confirm its sanctity. chose from among the earth the , from sacred months concerning which Allah says Allah’s words (interpretation of the meaning): “ among the months Ramadhan and the sacred (interpretation of the meaning): ... so wrong not yourselves therein … “ mean do months, from among the days Friday and from not wrong yourselves in these sacred months, “Verily, the number of months with Allah is among the nights Laylatul-Qadr, so venerate that because sin in these months is worse than in which Allah has told us to venerate. People of 4 understanding and wisdom venerate the things that of Ibrahim, upon whom be peace.” meaning Ramadhan.” Reported by Al-Bukhari, that Allah has told us to venerate. [Summarized 1867 from the of Ibn Kathir, may Allah have It was also reported that the Prophet (peace mercy on him. Tafsir of Surah at-Tawbah, ayah 36] and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to The meaning of his being keen was that he fast on ‘Ashura’ in Makkah, before he migrated intended to fast on that day in the hope of The Virtue of Observing More Nafil to Madinah. When he migrated to Madinah, earning the reward for doing so. The Prophet Fasts During Muharram he found the celebrating this day, so he (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: asked them why, and they replied as described “For fasting the day of ‘Ashura’, I hope that Allah Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) in the hadith quoted above. He commanded the will accept it as expiation for the year that went said: “The Messenger of Allah (peace and to be different from the Jews, who took before.” [Reported by Muslim, 1976] This is from blessings of Allah be upon him) said: ‘The best of it as a festival, as was reported in the hadith of the bounty of Allah towards us: for fasting one fasting after Ramadhan is fasting Allah’s month of Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him), who day He gives us expiation for the sins of a whole Muharram.’ “ said: “The Jews used to take the day of ‘Ashura’ year. And Allah is the Owner of Great Bounty. as a festival [according to a report narrated by The phrase “Allah’s month”, connecting the name Which Day is ‘Ashura’? of the month to the name of Allah in a genitive Muslim: the day of ‘Ashura’ was venerated by grammatical structure, signifies the importance the Jews, who took it as a festival. According An-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him) of the month. Al-Qari said: “The apparent to another report also narrated by Muslim: the said: “’Ashura’ and Tasu’a’ are two elongated meaning is all of the month of Muharram.” But it people of Khaybar (the Jews) used to take it as names [the vowels are elongated] as is stated in was proven that the Prophet (peace and blessings a festival and their women would wear their books on the language. Our companions of Allah be upon him) never fasted any whole jewellery and symbols on that day]. The Prophet said: ‘Ashura’ is the tenth day of Muharram month apart from Ramadhan, so this hadith is (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: and Tasu’a’ is the ninth day. This is our opinion, probably meant to encourage increasing one’s ‘So you [Muslims] should fast on that day.’ “ and that of the majority of scholars. This is the fasting during Muharram, without meaning that [Reported by al-Bukhari] Apparently the motive apparent meaning of the ahadith and is what we one should fast for the entire month. for commanding the Muslims to fast on this day understand from the general wording. It is also was the desire to be different from the Jews, what is usually understood by scholars of the It was reported that the Prophet (peace and so that the Muslims would fast when the Jews language.” blessings of Allah be upon him) used to fast more did not, because people do not fast on a day of in Sha’ban. It is likely that the virtue of Muharram celebration. [Summarized from the words of al- ‘Ashura’ is an Islamic name that was not known at was not revealed to him until the end of his life, Hafidh Ibn Hajar – may Allah have mercy on him the time of Jahiliyyah. [Kashshaf al-Qina’, part 2, before he was able to fast during this month. – in Fath al-Bari Sharh ‘ala Sahih al-Bukhari] Sawm Muharram] [Sharh an-Nawawi ‘ala Sahih Muslim] Fasting on ‘Ashura’ was a gradual step in the Ibn Qudamah (may Allah have mercy on him) ‘Ashura’ in History process of introducing fasting as a prescribed said: “’Ashura’ is the tenth day of Muharram. obligation in . Fasting appeared in three This is the opinion of Sa’id ibn al-Musayyib and Ibn ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: forms. When the Messenger of Allah (peace al-Hasan. It was what was reported by Ibn ‘Abbas, “The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be and blessings of Allah be upon him) came to who said: ‘The Messenger of Allah (peace and upon him) came to Madinah and saw the Jews Madinah, he told the Muslims to fast on three blessings of Allah be upon him) commanded fasting on the day of ‘Ashura’. He said, ‘What days of every month and on the day of ‘Ashura’, us to fast ‘Ashura’, the tenth day of Muharram.’ is this?’ They said, ‘This is a righteous day, it is then Allah made fasting obligatory when He said [Reported by at-Tirmidhi, who said, a sahih hasan the day when Allah saved the Children of Israel (interpretation of the meaning): “ … observing hadith] It was reported that Ibn ‘Abbas said: ‘The from their enemies, so Musa fasted on this the fasting is prescribed for you … “ [Al-Qur’an ninth,’ and reported that the Prophet (peace and day.’ He said, ‘We have more right to Musa than 2:183] [ al-Qur’an by al-Jassas, part 1] blessings of Allah be upon him) used to fast the you,’ so he fasted on that day and commanded ninth. [Reported by Muslim] ‘Ata’ reported that [the Muslims] to fast on that day.” [Reported by The obligation was transferred from the fast of he said, ‘Fast the ninth and the tenth, and do not al-Bukhari, 1865] “This is a righteous day” – in a ‘Ashura’ to the fast of Ramadhan, and this is one be like the Jews.’ If this is understood, we can say report narrated by Muslim, [the Jews said:] “This of the proofs in the field of Usul al- that it is on this basis that it is mustahabb (encouraged) to is a great day, on which Allah saved Musa and his possible to abrogate a lighter duty in favour of a fast on the ninth and the tenth, for that reason. people, and drowned Pharaoh and his people.” heavier duty. This is what said, and it is the opinion “Musa fasted on this day” – a report narrated Before the obligation of fasting, ‘Ashura’ was of Ishaq.” It is Mustahabb (Encouraged) to Fast by Muslim adds: “ … in thanksgiving to Allah, Tasu’a’ with ‘Ashura’ so we fast on this day.” According to a report abrogated, fasting on this day was obligatory, as narrated by al-Bukhari: “ … so we fast on this can be seen from the clear command to observe ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with day to venerate it.” A version narrated by this fast. Then it was further confirmed later on, them both) said: “When the Messenger of Allah Ahmad adds: “This is the day on which the Ark then reaffirmed by making it a general command (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) fasted settled on , so Nuh fasted this day in addressed to everybody, and once again by on ‘Ashura’ and commanded the Muslims to fast thanksgiving,” and “commanded [the Muslims] instructing mothers not to breastfeed their as well, they said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, it is a to fast on that day” – according to another infants during this fast. It was reported from Ibn day that is venerated by the Jews and .’ report also narrated by al-Bukhari: “He said to his Mas’ud that when fasting Ramadhan was made The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Companions: ‘You have more right to Musa than obligatory, the obligation to fast ‘Ashura’ was Allah be upon him) said, ‘If I live to see the next they do, so fast on that day.’ “ lifted, i.e., it was no longer obligatory to fast on year, in sha Allah, we will fast on the ninth day this day, but it is still desirable (mustahabb). too.’ But it so happened that the Messenger The practice of fasting on ‘Ashura’ was known The Virtues of Fasting ‘Ashura’ of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon even in the days of Jahiliyyah, before the him) passed away before the next year came.” Prophet’s mission. It was reported that ‘A’ishah Ibn ‘Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) [Reported by Muslim, 1916] (may Allah be pleased with her) said: “The people said: “I never saw the Messenger of Allah (peace of Jahiliyyah used to fast on that day … “ and blessings of Allah be upon him) so keen to Al-Qurtubi said: “Perhaps used to fast on fast any day and give it priority over any other that day on the basis of some past law, such as than this day, the day of ‘Ashura’, and this month, 5 Imam Nawawi’s 40 Hadith

Hadith No: 23 Narrated/Authority of Abu Dharr al-Ghifari of the prophet is that among the sayings he relates from his Lord is that He said:p “O My servants, I have forbidden oppression for Myself and have made it forbidden amongst you, so do not oppress one another. O My servants, all of you are astray except for those I have guided, so seek guidance of Me and I shall guide you. O My servants, all of you are hungry except for those I have fed, so seek food of Me and I shall feed you. O My servants, all of you are naked except for those I have clothed, so seek clothing of Me and I shall clothe you. O My servants, you sin by night and by day, and I forgive all sins, so seek of Me and I shall forgive you. O My servants, you will not attain harming Me so as to harm Me, and you will not attain benefiting Me so as to benefit Me. O my servants, were the first of you and the last of you, the human of you and the of you to become as pious as the most pious heart of any one man of you, Al-Arqam School that would not increase My kingdom in anything. O My servants, were the first of you and the last of you, the human of you and the jinn of you to be as wicked as the most wicked heart of any one man of you, that would not Openings for Quran Teachers decrease My kingdom in anything. O My servants, were the first of you and the last of you, the human of you and Al-Arqam School is seeking teachers for Quran and Tajweed the jinn of you to rise up in one place and make a request • School hours: Fridays 4:00 p.m.- 6:45 p.m. of Me, and were I to give everyone what he requested, that would not decrease what I have, any more than a Sundays 12:00 p.m.- 5:15 p.m. needle decreases the sea if put into it. O My servants, Qualifications it is but your deeds that I reckon up for you and then recompense you for, so let him who finds good praise • Ability to teach Quran to students of different ages with proper Tajweed Allah, and let him who finds other than that blame no one and correct makharij but himself.” related by Muslim. • Experience in class management and basic computer skills. • English language proficiency Imam Nawawi’s 40 Hadith have come to be • Legally authorized to work in the United States known as the most comprehensive, and holistic, compilation/collection of hadith of the Prophet Please send your resume to [email protected] Muhammad(sas) that convey the essence of Islam.

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10 Islamic Manners

We all dress, enter and leave a house, visit someone, have a conversation, and eat, but what if I told you that there are actually Islamic manners that we should follow. Shaykh Ibn Taymiyyah said that the beauty Allah likes is nice clothes. A muslim should be recognized by neat dress, cleanliness, and graceful manners. As muslims we should always dress properly and neatly, not ugly or unsightly.

When visiting a house, it is always good to enter with your right foot, as it was the tradition of the prophet. When entering or leaving a house do not slam the door, or leave it open to close by itself. Such actions stand in contrast to the gratefulness of Islam which we are honored to belong to. When entering a place where people are sleeping, be quiet and gentle. When the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) entered a house and some were asleep, he would enter the house with As-salam Alaikum wa Rahmat Allahi wa Barakatuhu,​ loud enough for those who are awake to hear them and those who were asleep, not to be disturbed.

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When visiting someone’s house, avoid glancing beyond the guest’s quarters. As a rule you should always remove your shoes when visiting someone, unless you were told to keep them on. Remove your shoes from the left foot first and set your shoes in an orderly fashion, not just thrown anywhere. Don’t argue with you host where to sit. If everyone is sitting on the floor, don’t sit on a chair, join them. If you have one of the best seats, be prepared to give your seat to anyone that comes or elders. When visiting a house, do Starting from September 2019 not open closet, drawers, or boxes. It is against the Islamic manners and an impolite betrayal of of the trust your host has accorded to you. Location: Eating manners are very are very important to learn and perfect since West Vally Muslim Association everyone eats couple times every single day. Start by saying ​Bismillah ​and 12370 Saratoga Sunnyvale road saratoga Ca. end with ​. When eating, use your right hand and eat with three fingers and small morsels. Keep your mouth closed while chewing, to Program hours: avoid unnecessary noise. It is preferred that a meal should not be eaten in Monday to Thursday 9:00am to 12:00pm silence, it is good manners to talk while eating. Do not put more on your plate more than you can eat. Put smaller portions twice rather than one larger portion that you will not eat. For more information and registration This information was from the book “islamic manners”, by Shaykh Abdul contact us at: Fattah Abu Ghudda. To read more details about these manners, check out [email protected] the book. ​

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11 CONSERVING WATER

Do we waste water, is it precious to us? Have we ever thought of how it gets to us?

It’s just so sad that without a second thought We waste a resource without which life would stop

In so many parts of the world you know There’s severe water shortage and crops don’t grow

Their livestock dies too and its famine they face Lest it happen to us, our water let’s save

It’s a blessing from Allah, so gratitude we must show That means guarding the blessing that He has bestowed

“Extravagance” in water-use our Prophet (PBUH) disliked Even if for ablution, a flowing river we find

So let’s look at some things we can do every day A little thought and effort, is all it takes

Fill up a bottle or cover our glass with a lid Whenever we’re thirsty we can drink from it

When washing fruits and veggies let’s use a pan So that water can be used to water our plants

When it comes to dishwashers and washing machines Let’s not turn them on for only a few things

As for our taps, let’s turn them on so There’s no gushing water, but a controlled flow

When performing wudhu, a light flow will do Between washing different parts turn the tap off too

While we’re brushing our teeth or soaping our face By turning the tap off, so much water can be saved

Let’s turn off the shower when shampooing our hair Or when lathering our bodies, some inconvenience let’s bear

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12 The Elegant Hijab The pea is a splendid plant. It proudly displays its strong green Hijab. It protects it from the hot and cold weather and guards it from insects. Allah has blessed the pea with a special Hijab, because without it, the seeds would scatter, dry up and die. The orange keeps itself within its shiny orange Hijab to protect its delicious fruit. Otherwise it loses its taste too. So does the banana, the coconut and the . Each one has an elegant and unique Hijab, which protects it from disease and destruction. The jewel of the sea, the pearl, has been given a very tough and rugged Hijab - oyster shell. It protects it from sea animals and keeps it sparkling and shining inside. However, the most beloved of Allah in all His creation is the Muslim girl who wears the Hijab. She knows it is a gift from Allah. It protects her from harm, injury and mischief. She wears it knowing it gives her dignity, beauty and respect. So precious she can be that she hides herself beneath her Hijab. Do you wear a Hijab? Give it a try today “And say to the faithful women to lower their gazes, and to guard their private parts, and not to display their beauty except what is apparent of it, and to extend their headcoverings (khimars) to cover their bosoms (jaybs), and not to display their beauty except to their husbands, or their fathers, or their husband’s fathers, or their sons, or their husband’s sons, or their brothers, or their brothers’ sons, or their sisters’ sons, or their womenfolk, or what their right hands rule (slaves), or the followers from the men who do not feel sexual desire, or the small children to whom the nakedness of women is not apparent, and not to strike their feet (on the ground) so as to make known what they hide of their adornments. And turn in repentance to Allah together, O you the faithful, in order that you are successful” (Al Quran An-Nur:31) “O Prophet! Say to your wives and your daughters and the women of the faithful to draw their outergarments (jilbabs) close around themselves; that is better that they will be recognized and not annoyed. And is ever Forgiving, Gentle.” (Al Quran Al-Ahzab:59)

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A Companion of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), Sa’d ibn Ubadah, asked the Messenger of Allah (PBUH), “Umm Sa’d has died; what form of Charity (Sadaqah) is best?” He (PBUH) replied: “Water (is best).” He dug a well and said: It is for Umm Sa’d. (Abu-Dawood #1677) Living in the developed world, we have so many blessings we don’t always realize - one of those being easy access to clean water. Meanwhile, over a billion people world- wide have inadequate access to clean water, most of whom have no choice but to travel miles to stagnant and dirty water sources that hold disease causing bacteria, just for survival. Because of this, water-borne diseases are rampant in economically depressed areas throughout the world.

Water Hand Pumps Donating for the installation of water wells is a sadaqah jaria (or continuous charity), where one may receive rewards for as long as people and wildlife are benefiting from the clean water. You can install hand pumps on behalf of yourself, or on behalf of others including deceased loved one. Hidaya installs water hand pumps in poor areas where the water table is shallow (130 ft or less). It costs $300 to install each water hand pump.

Delivery with Water Tanker There are cities with dense populations lack adequate fresh water because municipalities which should be supplying them are failing due to decaying infrastructure and rising population. For such instances, Hidaya delivers water to the masses via water tanker which is filled with fresh water from our own wells. Just $10 can sponsor a round of water from a 1,200 gallon tanker to benefit hundreds of people.

Donate for Clean Drinking Water Make life easier for people in need and receive lasting rewards. 408.244.3282 | www.hidaya.org | [email protected]

Hidaya Foundation is www.hidaya.org a non-profit 501(C)(3) [email protected] charitable organization 408.244.3282 with Tax ID # 77-0502583 P.O. BOX 5481, Santa Clara, CA 95056