HOST: GreenKufi (Omar)

QURAN:

DISCUSSION:

What to do this Eid - A look at all the Eid activities:

Silent victims in Ottawa’s shelter crisis by Sr. Lula Adam
The headline, “Thousands turned away from Ottawa women’s shelters,” on the front page of the Oct. 7 issue of the Ottawa Citizen has elicited shock and concern. Many question how it is possible that over 5,000 women seeking safe haven are turned away each year from local women’s shelters. As shocking as this number is, it is an incomplete picture. Many of hese women who are turned away have children. If it is difficult to find a bed for one woman, imagine how difficult it is to find multiple beds for a woman with five children. We are not only turning away women—we are also turning away their children. In some cases temporary shelter is found for women who escape violence with their children, however other children are being condemned to remain in homes that are not safe. Children are being reared in homes that are infested with a societal disease called violence. This disease has infected our community and it threatens the future of our nation. Violence against women when witnessed by children is also child abuse. Additionally it is a drain on our community’s human, financial and future resources. Without community support, children who witness such violence may be caught in a cycle that leads them to believe that violence is the most effective communication tool. Whether these children grow up to become victims or perpetrators of violence, the larger community is deeply affected.
Yes, it is shocking that thousands of women are being turned away from shelters. What is also appalling is that children are the silent victims in the shortage of shelter beds. These children do not have safe and nurturing upbringings, yet we as a community expect them, by some miracle, to grow up to be contributing members of society. According to Statistics Canada,domestic violence affects 7 per cent of women and their families in Ontario. Over 800,000 women in Ontario living in a common-law or marital relationship experienced physical and/or sexual assault by a spousal partner at least once during 2004 to 2006. And when we speak of violence against women, we are also speaking about the effect that violence has on their children. Children witness abuse in 40 per cent of violent relationships and 100 per cent of these children are impacted by the violence. If as a community we are unable to ensure the safety of every woman and child, then we need to invest in services within our community to support them. It is time to speak up for healthy homes, healthy communities and safe places for women and children. Our future—our children—depend upon it.
To learn more about violence against women and its impact on children please visit our website http://www.intervalhouseottawa.org/

Sr. Lula Adam is the Public Education Coordinator of Interval House of Ottawa, a local shelter for women and children fleeing violence

Community Reviews: Brand New Halal Restaurant on 230 Herzberg Road Just off of Carling Avenue.
Food type: Indo-Pak-Chinese Buffet. Price: Excellent. Features: Huge place, Comfortable, NO Alcohol! Excellent for families, and large groups.
Menu: Lots of Items to choose from. Includes typical Indo-Pak-Chinese menu with a little bit of Thai.

The Plight of Muslims in China's western Xinjiang province:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EU0EQlmfDY
Officials in China's western Xinjiang province have stepped up pressure on the region's ethnic Uighur population during the holy month of Ramadan, and against other day-to-day Muslim practices. You can send a protesting email to the Chinese embasy here in Ottawa. chinaemb_ca@mfa.gov.cn

Reminder:

Muslim School by Baba Ali: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWt3Fg7QE5U

Doing Good in Unison http://omar.mahfoudhi.googlepages.com/05-Track5.mp3

NASHEED:

Al-Burdah by Ahmed Bukhatir

Can't take it with you by Wharnsby, Bhikha, and Abdulamlik

Mountains Of Makkah by Bkikha

For all the Mothers out there who think they've been forgotton, and those new mothers who feel overwhelmed, and those soon to be mothers who are anxious and worried, this one is for you:

My Mon is Amazing by Naadira Ali

A blast from the past:

MYNA Raps: Deenin'
http://omar.mahfoudhi.googlepages.com/06-Track6.mp3

HOST: GreenKufi (Omar)

TAKBEER Makkah

Dua al-Qunoot - Sh. Adil al-Kalbani: starts at 6:26

So when is Eid really?
Where can I go for Salat Al-Eid?

Some rulings on Eid:

and a few article on Eid:

Nasheed:

Sunnah Back by Lota-Pani: from the makers of Gandagee
Sunnah Back - G2: Return of the Lota from LotaPani Pictures on Vimeo.

Meccah by SEVEN8SIX

Eid Mubarak by 786 Dangerously catchy

786 feat. Aman - Dua

The Day of Eid - By Sami Yusuf

BEAUITIFUL names of Allah

Your Beauty - Hamza Robertson

The Brothahood - Once upon a Year

These are the days of Eid

Takin Charge - by Brothahood


Announcements: (from OttawaMuslim.net)

October is Islamic History Month Canada 2008

Expo Islamia and Official Launching Ceremony at the Canada Science and Technology Museum

1) Expo Islamia
Saturday, Oct 11th 12:00pm to 7pm
Admission Free to Expo at Conference Hall C

Artistic displays and artifacts from around the Muslim World, Books, CDs, DVDs, presentation on Muslim scientists, some Canadian Heritage, Henna Art by Ottawa’s “Henna Lady,” astronomy display. Refreshmentsserved.

2) Launching Ceremony
Saturday, Oct 11th 6:00 to 9:00pm
Admission Free to ceremony at Auditorium
Keynote Speakers: Mayor of Ottawa Larry O’Brien
Bosnian Folklore dance, music and social hour.
Refreshments will be served.

Conference Hall C and Auditorium,
Canada Science and Technology Museum
At 1867 St. Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, Ontario, (613) 991-3044

More IHMC events on: http://www.islamichistorymonth.com/

These events are organized and sponsored by Canadian Islamic Congress

Background Information
Islamic History Month Canada was launched in October 2007 to celebrate and enhance Muslims’ contributions to civilization, old and new, and inspire dialogue among all facets in the multicultural, multiethnic and multi-faith nation that Canada has become. The goals of IHMC are being achieved through a wide range of community and public events across Canada, such as exhibitions, lectures, film showings, awardpresentations and other complementary activities.

The IHMC Advisory Board includes senators, public figures, academics,inter-faith activists, Muslim community leaders and others.

In the words of IHMC’s Honorary Chair, Senator Mobina Jaffer:

"Canada's national cultural heritage is the sum total of the wayCanadians from every background and every walk of life identify and express themselves. Islamic civilization does not belong only to MuslimCanadians, but to all Canadians. In fact, for more than 1,000 years
(about 600 AD through 1600 AD), Muslims made significant contributions to the well-being of humanity in numerous fields of endeavor. There are so many good stories to share and new learning to experience; we intend to do all that, and more, during Islamic History Month Canada."

OTTAWA MUSLIM WOMEN’S ORGANIZATION
OMWO ANNUAL EID UL FITR LUNCH
SUNDAY OCTOBER 5/2008. 12 NOON TO 2 PM
ISHINA INDIAN RESTAURANT
14 BEXLEY PLACE, BELLS CORNERS.
BEHIND WINNERS & STAPLES STORES
OFF RICHMOND & STAFFORD ROADS
TEL:613-721-1067 & 613-291-4866.
COST PER PERSON $20/CHILD $10.

HOST: GreenKufi (Omar)

When is Eid?
That is simple. Eid is the first day of Shawal, which is the month that follows Ramadan.

When does Shawal Start?
That's easy. Shawal starts when the Crescent of the new moon is sighted.

What's all this talk about calculation?
Just as we use calculations to determine the various times of the day that correspond to the time of prayer (i.e., dhuhr=noon time, which is at 12:54 - as in the schedule you see on the left), we can calculate when and where it is possible to see the crescent of the new month, so we can determine the likelihood of the beginning of the new month.

So when and where is it possible to sight the crescent of Eid/Shawal?
Another easy one. If you navigate your favourite web browser (i.e., firefox) to the following site: moonsighting.com you will find a really nice diagram of where you can see the crecsent and when it will be visible. Go a head try it out. Ok, if you are shy I've included the image for teh visibility of the crecsent of Shawal bellow:

Here's a head count of the different organization in North America and Ottawa for when Eid-ul-Fitr 1429 will be:

ISNA/FCNA: October 1, 2008

MAC: October 1st, 2008

OMA: September 30, 2008

Assunnah Muslim Association AMA (Dar As-sunnah): September 30, 2008

Centre islamique de l’Outaouais (CIO): September 30, 2008

Jami Omar and Masjid Bilal: Wednesday October 1st OR Thursday October 2nd.

Why the Mess in the dates? Here's the answer. It is simple really.

No sighting to our knowledge has been made anywhere in North America.

*For more on this, including the Fatawa of Saudi Scholars who say North American Muslims should not follow Saudi Arabia per se, please read this essay.

DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT Miss our special Eid Program Today (we'll talk a bit about this crescent sighting business) and will have some awesome, brand new, fresh material never heard before. But you've got to tune in at 5 PM today at 93.1fm or click on "Listen Live" on the left.

Eid Mubarak?

Host: Omar

Audio Broadcast:

Host Name: Omar

Audio Broadcast:

• Recitation of Surah Al Qadr with English Translation
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TkOkQGeqJg
• A piece extracted from Mohammad Hanini’s talk on Ibadah in Ramadan about Laylatul Qadr: English Lecture by Muhammad Hanini PLAY FROM 47:46 TO 54:15: http://www.halaltube.com/mohammed-hannini/audio/ibadah-of-ramadan
• Altaf Hussain on How to Make Ramadan Last 11 months PLAY FROM 2:50-11:49 http://www.halaltube.com/altaf-husain/audio/how-to-make-ramadan-last-11-months
• Dua Khatmil-Qur'an
  

Read Material:

• Explanation of Soorah al-Qadr from Tafseer ibn Katheer - Juz' `Amma

Allah, Most High informs us that He sent down the Qur'aan in the night of Al-Qadr, and it is the blessed night referred to in the Words of Him, Almighty, All-Powerful: <<>>. The night of Al-Qadr occurs in the month of Ramadhaan, as Allah says: <> (Soorah Al-Baqarah 2:185).

Ibn `Abbaas, amongst others, explains that the complete Qur'aan was sent down from Al-Lawh Al-Mahfooz (the Preserved Tablet) in the night of Al-Qadr to Bait Al-`Izzah (the House of Glory) in the lowest heaven, from whence it was revealed piecemeal to the Prophet sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam according to events which took place during his life over a period of twenty-three years.

Then, Allah says, in order to make clear the greatness of the matter of the night of Al-Qadr, which He has chosen for sending down of the Noble Qur'aan: <<>> It is narrated on the authority of Mujaahid that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu `alayhi wa salam mentioned a man from Bani Israa'eel who carried his sword in the Way of Allah for a thousand months; the Muslims were amazed at this until Allah revealed: <<>>." (i.e. the thousand months during which the man carried his sword in the Way of Allah). (Narrated by Ibn Abi Haatim)

Ibn Jareer narrates, on the authority of Mujaahid that there was a man from Bani Israa'eel who used to spend the night in prayer then in the morning he would fight the enemy in the Way of Allah during the day, until the evening and he did this for a thousand months and so Allah revealed the Soorah: <<>> until the verse: <<>> That is, standing in prayer on that night is better than the actions of that man.
Sufyaan ath-Thawree reports, on the authority of Mujaahid (also), that the night of Al-Qadr being better than a thousand months means that the good deeds performed on it, fasting on it and standing in prayer on it are better than a thousand months' good deeds, prayers and fasting. (Narrated by Ibn Jareer)

Ibn Abi Haatim relates, on the authority of Mujaahid that it means: The night of Al-Qadr is better than a thousand months without the night of Al-Qadr. This was also said by Qataadah ibn Da'aamah and Ash-Shaafi’i and others, including Ibn Jareer, and it is the correct interpretation and it is like the saying of the Prophet sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam: "To spend the night in the Way of Allah is better than a thousand nights not spent in worship." (Narrated by Ahmad)

It is reported from Abu Hurairah that he said: "When the month of Ramadhaan came, the Messenger of Allah sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam said: "The month of Ramadhaan has come, a blessed month in which Allah has made it obligatory for you to fast; in it the gates of Paradise are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and the devils are chained. In it is a night better than a thousand months, whoever loses the benefit of it has lost something irreplaceable." (Narrated by Imaam Ahmad. This was also narrated by An-Nasaa'i).

It is reported on the authority of Abu Hurairah, that Allah's Messenger sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam said: "Whoever stood in prayer on the night of Al-Qadr, in faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, he will have all of his previous sins forgiven." (Narrated by Al-Bukhaari and Muslim).

<<>> That is, innumerable angels descend with uncounted blessings and mercy, as they descend when the Qur'aan is recited and they surround those sitting in circles in remembrance of Allah and they lower their wings in the presence of the sincere seeker of knowledge in honour of him. As for the Spirit, it has been said that what is meant by it is the angel Jibreel `alayhis salaam and that he is mentioned thus to distinguish him from the other angels. It was also said that it means a group of angels, and Allah knows best. (see the Tafseer of Soorah An-Naba', verse 38)

<<>> Sa'eed ibn Mansoor narrates, on the authority of Mujaahid, that it means the night is safe from the machinations of the devils, that they cannot commit evil or harm on it. Qataadah and others said it means that the Divine Decrees are issued at that night, the appointed time of everything is fixed and the blessings are apportioned, as in the words of Allah: <<>> (Soorah ad-Dukhaan 44:4)

<<>> Sa'eed ibn Mansoor narrates, on the authority of Ash-Sha'bi, that it means the angels send their salutations of peace upon those who are occupied in prayer in the mosques until the dawn.

• How to seek laylatal Qadr by Shaykh Muhammad Nasir-ud-Deen al-Albani
  Adapted from "The Night Prayers: Qiyam & Tarawih from works by Muhammad Nasir ud-Deen al-Albani (and other scholars)" Compiled by Muhammad al-Jibali, © 1997 http://www.islaam.com/Article.aspx?id=334

Abu Hurayrah (radhiallahu `anhu) narrated that the Messenger
(sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam) said:

"Whoever stands (in qiyaam) in
Laylat ul-Qadr [and it is facilitated for him] out of faith and expectation (of
Allah's reward), will have all of his previous sins forgiven." [Al-Bukhari and
Muslim; the addition "and it is facilitated for him" is recorded by Ahmad from
the report of `Ubaadah Bin as-Samit; it means that he is permitted to be among
the sincere worshippers during that blessed night.]

What Have We Gained From Ramadan? http://www.islaam.com/Article.aspx?id=519 Adapted from "Wa maadha ba`da Ramadaan", by Dar Al-Watan (120)
Ramadan is a school of iman and a 'stop to recharge one's spiritual batteries' - to acquire one's provision for the rest of the year...

For when will one take a lesson and change for better if not in the month of Ramadan?

The noble month is a true school of transformation in which we change our actions, habits and manners that are in variance with the Law of Allah 'azza wa jall. “Verily, Allah does not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.” [Ar-Ra`d, 11]

If you are from those who benefited from Ramadan, fulfilled the requirements of taqwa, truly fasted the month, prayed in it with truthfulness, and strove against your soul, then praise and thank Allah, and ask Him for steadfastness upon it until you meet your death.

Be not like one who has sewn a shirt and then destroyed it... Have you seen one who sewed a shirt, so when she looked at it, she liked it. Then she destroyed it pulling a thread by thread for no reason. What would people say about such a person?! Or have you seen one who earns a fortune trading throughout the day, then when the night comes, he throws away all that he earned. What would people say about such a person?!

This is the condition of one who returns to sinning and evildoing after Ramadan and leaves obedience and righteous actions. So after he was favored with the blessing of obedience and enjoyment of communicating with Allah he returned to the blaze of sins and evil actions. How evil are the people who know Allah only in Ramadan! “So remain on a right course as you have been commanded, [you] and those who have turned back with you [to Allah].” [Hud, 112] And, “So take a straight course to Him and seek His forgiveness.” [Fussilat, 6] And the Prophet, sallallahu `alayhi wa sallam, said, “Say 'I believe in Allah', then be steadfast.” [Muslim]

Voluntary Fasting

-- If the fasting in Ramadan has ended, then there remains voluntary fasting, such as fasting six days in Shawwal, on Mondays and Thursdays, the three days in the middle of the month, the days of `Aashoora and `Arafat, and others.

Qiyam

-- If standing in prayer at night during Ramadan has ended, then there remains voluntary night prayer throughout the year. “They used to sleep but little of the night.” [Adh-Dhaariyaat, 17]

Charity

-- If the charity in Ramadan and zakat ul-fitr have ended, then there is the obligatory Zakat, and also there are many other open doors to charity, voluntary actions and jihad.

Reading Quran

-- Reading of the Qur'an and contemplating it is not only for Ramadan, rather it is for all times.Nasheed:

• English Nasheed (by Kismet) entitled Laylatul Qadr:
• BEAUTIFUL Arabic Nasheed on Laylatul Qadr:
• English Nasheed (By Zain Bhika and Raihan)

Announcements:

• Times for salat al-Eid in different parts of the city. Please find the information in the Muslimlink.ca

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