NEWSLETTER ISSUE 83 IN THIS ISSUE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SHAWWAL LET MISHKAH BE YOUR BRIDGE TO ARABIC AYAT OF THE WEEK THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT TAKE ADVANTAGE OF SHAWWAL The Prophet (saw) said "Whoever fasts Ramadan, then follows it with six days (of fasting) of Shawwal, it is as if he fasted the entire year" (Muslim) Why is it like fasting a year? Allah multiplies the rewards of good deeds tenfold. A little math shows how small deeds become big deeds by Allah's grace: 1 month of Ramadan x 10 = 10 months 6 Days of Shawwal x 10 = 60 days (2 months) 10 + 2 = 12 months. Alhamdulillah! How does one fast these 6 days? These days do not have to be fasted right after Ramadan - you can start at any time in Shawwal except on the day of Eid. The fasts can be done during any six days of Shawwal after Eid - they do not have to be consecutive days. The fasts are not mandatory, but they are highly recommended - if you miss them, it's not a sin. Some scholars noted that you should make up any days you missed during Ramadan first then fast the six days. Others said it is permissible to fast them if you fear you will miss them, and then make up the ones for Ramadan later. After training ourselves through a month of fasting, engaging in these six extra days enables us to continue a good habit for the sake of Allah. There is still time to fast - let us take this opportunity to earn extra blessings and rewards during this month. May Allah keep us steadfast in seeking His pleasure. LET MISHKAH BE YOUR BRIDGE TO ARABIC Imagine reading the Quran or standing in prayer, listening to the words of Allah and coming across a verse whose words you fully understood in Arabic. There are many Muslims who don't speak Arabic but want to. They wish to connect with the language of the Quran, or just learn Arabic in general. Our unique 9-level online Arabic program empowers non-Arabic speakers making it easier for them to achieve their goals. Watch our video below to see how you can enroll in this program and begin learning or advancing in Arabic today. Let Mishkah be your bridge to Arabic. Introduction to Learning Arabic For non Arab speakers AYAT OF THE WEEK THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT The Prophet (saw) said: He who does not thank the people is not thankful to Allah. (Sunan Abi Dawud) Dear Brothers and Sisters, All praise is due to Allah Most High, who facilitates all affairs. We would like to thank you all for your support during the month of Ramadan. As always, we were humbled by the level of care and generosity demonstrated by our community members. Your contributions in sadaqa and zakat are critical in allowing us to continue our mission to create the next generation of credible Muslim scholars in the West and spread authentic Islamic knowledge. With your help we will continue assisting our students in need, pursuing our goal of becoming the first accredited online Islamic university in the U.S, and paying for our new building. We ask Allah to accept your charity and multiply your reward, and grant you and your families immense good in every facet of your lives. ZAKAT SADAQAH ACCREDITATION NEW BUILDING STUDENT SPONSORSHIP ACADEMIC CALENDAR Classes Resume June 15 Last Day to Withdraw July 8 Final Exams Begin July 20 Mishkah University (866) 808-0813 | [email protected] | http://www.mishkahu.com .