PRAYER TIMINGS Effective 07/03 MCA NOOR Fajr 5:00 5:00 Dhuhr 1:30 1:30 Asr 5:15 6:30 Maghrib Sunset Sunset Isha 10:10 10:10 Juma 1 12:15 1:30 Juma 2 1:30 2:30 Juma 3 2:30 Published Weekly by the Muslim Community Association of San Francisco Bay Area www.mcabayarea.org Dhul-Qa’dah 22, 1442 AH Friday, July 2, 2021 Masjid Al-Haram - Hajr-e-Aswad Masjid Al-Haram AL-QURAN Have the people been amazed that We revealed [revelation] to a man from among them, [saying], “Warn mankind and give good tidings to those who believe that they will have a [firm] precedence of honor1 with their Lord”? [But] the disbelievers say, “Indeed, this is an obvious magician.” Quran 10:2 HADITH Narated By Ibn ‘Abbas : Allah’s Apostle was the most generous of all the people, and he used to reach the peak in generosity in the month of Ramadan when Gabriel met him. Gabriel used to meet him every night of Ramadan to teach him the Qur’an. Allah’s Apostle was the most generous person, even more generous than the strong uncontrollable wind (in readiness and haste to do charitable deeds). Sahih Al-Bukhari – Vol 1, Bk 1, 5 Final Deadline to submit Join MCA Mailing List and Stay Connected Advertisements is Tuesday at 5:00 PM www.mcabayarea.org/newsletter You Are Not Alone! If you’re struggling with food or rent due to Covid-19, we’re offering FREE GROCERY DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR! Easy Application process! Yes, I want a delivery! Donate Volunteer to Deliver 2 64. Al-Waajid The Pointing One The Perceiver, The Finder, The Rich who is never poor. Al-Wajd is Richness. “And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.” [Quran 7:180] 3 Companions of the Prophet Abdullah Ibn Sailam Al-Husayn ibn Sailam was a Jewish Makkah. He said: Moses was coming you would not have been more enthusiastic.’ rabbi in Yathrib who was widely “When I heard of the appearance of the respected and honoured by the Messenger of God, peace be on him, I began ‘Auntie, he is really, by God, the ‘brother’ of to make enquiries about his name, his gene- Moses and follows his religion. He was sent people of the city even by those who alogy, his characteristics, his time and place with the same mission as Moses.’ She was were not Jewish. He was known for and I began to compare this information silent for a while and then said: ‘Is he the with what is contained m our books. From Prophet about whom you spoke to us who his piety and goodness, his upright these enquiries, I became convinced about would be sent to confirm the truth preached conduct and his truthfulness. the authenticity of his prophethood and I by previous (Prophets) and complete the affirmed the truth of his mission. However, message of his Lord?’ ‘Yes,’ I replied. Al-Husayn lived a peaceful and gentle life I concealed my conclusions from the Jews. I but he was serious, purposeful and orga- held my tongue... Without any delay or heitation, I went out to nized in the way he spent his time. For a meet the Prophet. I saw crowds of people at fixed period each day, he would worship, Then came the day when the Prophet, peace his door. I moved about in the crowds until I teach and preach in the temple. Then he be on him, left Makkah and headed for Yath- reached close to him. The first words I heard would spend some time in his orchard, look- rib. When he reached Yathrib and stopped him say were: ing after date palms, pruning and pollinat- at Quba, a man came rushing into the city, ing. Thereafter, to increase his understand- calling out to people and announcing the ‘O people! Spread peace...Share food... ing and knowledge of his religion, he would arrival of the Prophet. At that moment, I Pray during the night while people (normal- devote himself to the study of the Torah. was at the top of a palm tree doing some ly) sleep... and you will enter Paradise in work. My aunt, Khalidah bint al-Harith, was peace...’ In this study, it is said. he was particularly sitting under the tree. On hearing the news, I looked at him closely. I scrutinized him and struck by some verses of the Torah which I shouted: dealt with the coming of a Prophet who was convinced that his face was not that of would complete the message of previous ‘Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar! (God is Great! an imposter. I went closer to him and made Prophets. Al-Husayn therefore took an God is Great!’ When my aunt heard my the declaration of faith that there is no god immediate and keen interest when he heard takbir, she remonstrated with me: ‘May God but Allah and that Muhammad is the Mes- reports of the appearance of a Prophet in frustrate you...By God, if you had heard that senger of Allah. 4 The Prophet turned to me and asked: ‘What slander me.’ Messenger of God. I have faith in him and is your name?’ ‘Al-Husayn ibn Sailam,’ I believe that he is true. I know him.’ replied. The Prophet kept me in one of his rooms and invited the prominent Jewish person- ‘You are a liar,’ they shouted. ‘By God, you ‘Instead, it is (now) Abdullah ibn Sallam,’ he alities to visit him. He introduced Islam to are evil and ignorant, the son of an evil and said (giving me a new name). ‘Yes,’ I agreed. them and urged them to have faith in God... ignorant person.’ And they continued to ‘Abdullah ibn Sailam (it shall be). By Him They began to dispute and argue with him heap every conceivable abuse on me...” who has sent you with the Truth, I do not about the Truth. When he realized that they wish to have another name after this day.’ were not inclined to accept Islam, he put the Abdullah ibn Sailam approached Islam with question to them: a soul thirsty for knowledge. He was pas- I returned home and introduced Islam to sionately devoted to the Quran and spent my wife, my children and the rest of my ‘What is the status of Al-Husayn ibn Sailam much time reciting and studying its beautiful household. They all accepted Islam including among you?’ and sublime verses. He was deeply attached my aunt KhaIidah who was then an old lady. to the noble Prophet and was constantly in However, I advised them then to conceal ‘He is our sayyid (leader) and the son of our his company. our acceptance of Islam from the Jews until I sayyid. He is our rabbi and our alim (schol- gave them permission. They agreed. ar), the son of our rabbi and alim.’ Much of his time he spent in the masjid, engaged in worship, in learning and in teach- Subsequently, I went back to the Prophet, ‘If you come to know that he has accepted ing. He was known for his sweet, moving peace be on him, and said: ‘O Messenger Islam, would you accept Islam also?’ asked and effective way of teaching study circles of God! The Jews are a people (inclined the Prophet. ‘God forbid! He would not of Sahabah who assembled regularly in the to) slander and falsehood. I want you to accept Islam. May God protect him from Prophet’s mosque. invite their most prominent men to meet accepting Islam,’ they said (horrified). you. (During the meeting however), you Abdullah ibn Sallam was known among the At this point I came out in full view of them should keep me concealed from them in Sahabah as a man from ahl-al-Jannah “- the and announced: ‘O assembly of Jews! Be one of your rooms. Ask them then about my people of Paradise. This was because of his conscious of God and accept what Muham- status among them before they find out of determination on the advice of the Prophet mad has brought. By God, you certainly my acceptance of Islam. Then invite them to hold steadfastly to the “most trustworthy know that he is the Messenger of God and to Islam. If they were to know that I have handhold” that is belief in and total submis- you can find prophecies about him and men- become a Muslim, they would denounce sion to God. tion of his name and characteristics in your me and accuse me of everything base and Torah. I for my part declare that he is the 5 QURBANI 2021 SHARE THE GIFT OF SACRIFICE FEED THE HUNGRY #WeMeatAgain #HHRDCares #Qurbani2021 Visit HHRD booth in the MCA Banquet Hall during Jummah Prayers Contact: Shireen (408) 469- 3995 6 An Introduction to the Hajj What is the Hajj? Mecca outside of the official days. This kind Pilgrims then leave Mount Arafat and go the of pilgrimage is called an umrah. Umrahs a nearby area called Muzdalifah. This leg The Hajj (literally “pilgrimage”) is an annual are encouraged, but they don’t count as of the journey involves altering the normal pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca in Mak- performing the Hajj. course of daily prayers. The pilgrims pray kah Province in Saudi Arabia, undertaken twice, then gather pebbles from the area. by Muslims from around the world. Hajj is What do pilgrims do during the Hajj? They then sleep under the stars.