ICNA Seerah Conference November 21, 2020
The Seerah Conference organized by the Tarbiyah Department together with the Da’wah Department for Saturday November 21st, 2020 could not have come at a better time. In fact, this conference has been in the planning since the beginning of October long before the blasphemous cartoons of Rasoolullah once again emerged. This time in France.
ICNA Continues to Support Education for Women
Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) has strengthened its presence in the American Muslim population as a ground-breaking progressive organization focusing on literacy, self-development, outreach, and community services.
ICNA Efforts For Spreading Islamic Knowledge
Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) aims to get together and well connect Islam and North American Muslims. ICNA has always been ahead of schedule to develop new and creative ways to provide people with services. Education is a significant part of the knowledge of a person. Schooling has dominated the lives of many people for much of their early years. Education is preparation for the future, and before it is too late, it is, therefore, important to acquire one. Education provides individuals with the tools to think logically and to reason for themselves. Humankind would not have left the Stone Age without knowledge, and this essay would never have been written. The most significant aspect of education, however, is literacy. ICNA’s Islamic Learning Foundation (ILF) When it comes to educating the Islamic values and providing Islamic education to the Muslim community living in North America, then the name of ICNA comes upfront. ICNA’s devotion and its level of commitment to imparting Islamic knowledge are unreal and sublime. When everybody is so busy in their daily life, they care little about education that too Islamic education. Everybody is engaged in studying and getting an education but don’t take out time for Islamic studies. ICNA’s initiative to establish a foundation of Islamic knowledge and educate people about Islamic values is the need for all Muslims worldwide. This initiative is nothing short of great and brilliant. ILF is the Islamic Circle of North America’s educational industry to enrich Muslims’ lives by providing them with sound knowledge of Islam. ILF aims to develop a higher caliber of Muslim leaders by affecting their hearts through a deeper awareness of the faith.ILF takes Islamic learning through seminars, workshops, and rigorous classes beyond just an open lecture and into a formal learning environment, providing a comprehensive educational experience. The intensive process the team goes through to provide the people with the best possible services is unmatched and impressive. They have also incorporated the masters of Islamic study and leadership development and inter-faith coordination. All of their instructors are very skilled in conveying Islam’s teachings. They do not just focus on theoretics but also explain how to incorporate the teachings into their real lives to benefit from Islamic knowledge and learnings. The ILF also conduct various other interactive and highly beneficial programs and events related to educating people with Islamic values and principles. Article Courtesy: TimeBulletin.com
ICNA Seerah Conference November 21, 2020
The Seerah Conference organized by the Tarbiyah Department together with the Da’wah Department for Saturday November 21st, 2020 could not have come at a better time. In fact, this conference has been in the planning since the beginning of October long before the blasphemous cartoons of Rasoolullah once again emerged. This time in France.
School-to-Prison Pipeline | ICNA CSJ
The school-to-prison pipeline is a disturbing national trend wherein children are funneled out of public schools and into the juvenile and criminal justice systems. Many of these children have learning disabilities or histories of poverty, abuse, or neglect, and would benefit from additional educational and counseling services. Instead, they are isolated, punished, and pushed out. “Zero-tolerance” policies criminalize minor infractions of school rules, while cops in schools lead to students being criminalized for behavior that should be handled inside the school. Students of color are especially vulnerable to push-out trends and the discriminatory application of discipline. For more info on the topic, please visit: https://www.thoughtco.com/school-to-prison-pipeline-4136170 Donate: http://www.icnacsj.org/donate source
Virtues of the First 10 Days of “Dhul-Hijja”
The Prophet (PBUH) said, “There is no deed that is better in the sight of Allah or more greatly rewarded than a good deed done in the (first) ten days of Al-Adha”. It was asked, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?” The Prophet (PBUH) replied, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, unless a man goes out himself for Jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with anything.” Narrated by Al-Bukhari Allah blessed the nation of Muhammad with opportunities to reap rewards and blessings every day of the year. The last ten nights of Ramadan (the month of fasting) are among the most blessed nights of the year; in particular Laylatul-Qadr (the night of power) is extremely sacred. Similarly, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja (the 12th Islamic calendar month) carry special status during the blessed month of “Pilgrimage.” The above Hadith of the Prophet spells out the importance of these ten days in the sight of Allah and the amplified reward for all good deeds during this blessed season. Just like the last ten nights of Ramadan are the best ten nights out of the year, these first ten days of Dhul-Hijja are the best days of the year and the most beloved to Allah as they combine acts of worship in a way unlike any other time. So, the questions we should be asking ourselves are, “How do we make the most of this season of blessings?”, “What deeds can I perform to attain His pleasure?”. The following are some examples of the acts of worship that will help us gain His pleasure InshaAllah. 1. Perform Hajj (Pilgrimage)Obviously, Hajj is one of the best deeds that one can do during these ten days. However for those of us who were not invited to His House this year, there are still many more ways to earn the pleasure of Allah. 2. Fast all nine days and especially on the ‘Day of Arafah’The Prophet said: “Anyone who fasts for one day for Allah’s pleasure, Allah will keep his face away from the (Hell) fire for (a distance covered by a journey of) seventy years.” (Bukhari, Muslim) The Prophet used to fast on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijja and he said: “Fasting the Day of ‘Arafah (ninth Dhul-Hijja) is an expiation for (all the sins of) the previous year and expiation for (all the sins of) the coming year.” (Muslim) 3. Perform Dhikr and TakbeerThe Prophet said: “There are no days on which good deeds are greater or more beloved to Allah than on these ten days, so recite much Tahleel (saying Laa ilaaha ill-Allah), Takbeer (saying Allahu Akbar) and Tahmeed (saying Alhamdu Lillaah).” (Ahmad -Saheeh) Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurayrah used to go out in the marketplace during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja, reciting Takbeer, and the people would recite Takbeer when they heard them. (Bukhari) Takbeer at this time is a Sunnah that has mostly been forgotten, especially during the first few days. So say it in the masjid, in your home, on the street and every place where it is permitted to remember Allah. Revive the Sunnah that have been virtually forgotten and earn great rewards for doing so. The Prophet said: “Whoever revives an aspect of my Sunnah that is forgotten after my death, he will have a reward equivalent to that of the people who follow him, without it detracting in the least from their reward.” (Tirmidhi- Hasan) 4. Stand the Night in PrayerSeeking Allah’s forgiveness and humbling ourselves in front of Him in supplication and prayers during the latter part of the night is an act of worship that is very beloved to Allah . Allah Almighty calls out to His servants in the latter part of the night: “Is there anyone to invoke Me, so that I may respond to his invocation? Is there anyone to ask Me, so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone seeking My forgiveness, so that I may forgive him?” (Bukhaari, Muslim) We should seize this opportunity and beg Him for His Divine Generosity and Mercy. We should ask Him as our Prophet taught us “Our Lord, bless us with the best of this world and the best of hereafter and save us from the fire of Hell.” 5. Make Sincere RepentanceAllah loves those who repent to Him in complete submission. The act of sincere repentance to Allah with intention to never return to His disobedience and sin is very dear to Him . Return to Allah by giving up all the deeds, open and secret, that He dislikes. Be regretful of your sins and disobedience and resolve to never return to sin and to firmly adhere to the path which Allah loves. Allah says, “But as for him who repented, believed and did righteous deeds, then he will be among those who are successful.” [Al-Qasas 28:67] 6. Return to Book of Allah (The Quran)It is time to dust off your copy of the Quran. Establish a beautiful new relationship with the book of Allah starting in these ten days of Dhul-Hijja. Recite its verses and you will reap its blessings. Understand its message. Implement the commandments of this book in your life. This relationship with the Quran will open for you the doors of wisdom and happiness in your life. This will ultimately lead to guidance and success in this life and the Hereafter. 7. Increase in doing ALL good deedsIf you are not able to perform Hajj this year, occupy yourself during these blessed days by any and every possible good deed. Every act that is done with sincerity for the pleasure of Allah will bring you closer to Him. “So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it; and whosoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it.“[Al-Zalzalah 99:7-8] 8. Slaughter an animal and distribute the meat (Sacrifice)Ibn Umar said: “The Prophet lived in Madeenah
Juneteenth : Emancipated or Enslaved? | ICNA CSJ
This Friday, June 19 — aka Juneteenth, the increasingly observed holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States — you have the chance to attend a 90-minute event “Juneteenth: Emancipated or Enslaved?” This unique virtual event is an opportunity for everyone in our communities and beyond to come together to observe an American holiday, Juneteenth. Please plan to join our esteemed line up of panelists for a time of inspiration, education, acknowledgement, and information. source
Charity Full Circle: ICNA Releif Documentary 2019
Check out ICNA Relief’s 2019 Documentary titled Charity Full Circle. ICNA Relief is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity serving the USA via programs such as hunger prevention, refugee services, disaster relief, free health fairs & health clinics, back 2 school giveaways, family counseling, education and much more! * Its 33+ food pantries & weekly food distributions serve 50K+ weekly * It serves over 3,000 #Refugees here in the US annually * It has responded to over 40 disasters nationwide * It operates 7 free health clinics * We operate 17+ women’s transitional housing facilities * It gives out over 20K school bags each year to children in lower income communities For more info visit: www.icnarelief.org facebook.com/ICNARelief What people say: “ICNA Relief does a great job of domestically distributing the Zakat funds and charity on behalf of the Muslim community” – Sh. Abdul Nasir Jangda “It is indeed interested in feeding the hungry, in helping the poor, in finding space for Widows and Orphans to live, in doing what our religion requires us to do” – Sh. Yasir Qadhi For more information: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/icna Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/icna Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/icnatv Website: http://www.icna.org Phone: 718-658-1199 Donate at http://www.icna.org/donation/ Volunteer at http://www.icna.org/joinus/ source
Understanding The Quran | Intro – Understanding Theme of Surahs | Sh. Abdool Rahman Khan
01 Introduction “Understanding Theme of Surahs” Understanding The Quran https://labssol.com/dev/iccna/qurantafseerweekly/ For more information: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/icna Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/icna Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/icnatv Website: http://www.icna.org Phone: (855) 855-ICNA Donate at http://www.icna.org/donation/ Volunteer at http://www.icna.org/joinus/ Annual Convention at http://www.icnaconvention.org License Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed) source
