Brighton & Hove Muslim Forum

Next week, University of Sussex Islamic Society is organising Discover Islam Week (Islamic Awareness Week).

Monday 22nd February 2010:
12pm – Mosque open day – A chance to visit the mosque, pick up some freebies and ask some questions (Falmer House Mosque)
6pm – Adam Deen – ‘Can we lead better lives with or without God?’ (Arts A5)

Tuesday 23rd February 2010:
12pm – Islamic Food Day – A chance to get together and enjoy food from across the muslim world (Falmer House Common Room)
6pm – Dr Subhi Al-Azzawi – ‘Islam, Science and Technology’ – The Quran contains many scientific miracles, many only recently discovered (Arts A5)

Wednesday 24th February 2010:
12pm – Hijabi for the Day! – Come and join muslim girls and ladies for the afternoon, find out what they wear and why. A chance to try the headscarf and understand it a bit better (Falmer House Common Room)
6pm – Waad Burghli – ‘Women in Islam’ – Are Women really oppressed, are they really forced to dress like that, what is the truth? (Arts A5)

Thursday 25th February 2010:
12pm – Imam Muhammad – ‘3 Men One Mission: Moses, Jesus and Muhammad’ – 3 Men who all spoke about One God, what the relationship, is there a true correlation? (ArtsA103)
6pm – Arzu Merali and Muhammad Umar – ‘Islam and Terrorism’ – What does Islam really say about terrorism? (Arts A5)

Friday 26th February 2010:
6pm – Nasheed, Meet and Eat! – Muslim Belal, Abduallah Rolle, Imam Muhammad – A short talk, some rap and nasheeds not to mention to lovely middle-eastern food all for free! (Meeting House)

Lots of freebies (books, pens, cds, dvds, keychains) and free food (doughnuts, pizza and lots of food from across the islamic world) included!

For any more information or questions please contact Omar Ali (USSU ISOC President) at oa46@sussex.ac.uk or call him on 07590073336.

The Liberal Democrat leader has sacked his health spokeswoman in the House of Lords after comments she made about alleged organ trafficking in Haiti.

Jenny Tonge told the Jewish Chronicle there should be an inquiry into claims that Israeli troops sent there after the earthquake were trafficking organs.

Nick Clegg said the comments were “wrong, distasteful and provocative” and dismissed her from her post.

He said she apologised “unreservedly” for any offence she had caused.

The peer is a patron of the news website, the Palestine Telegraph, which printed the allegations.

It claimed that members of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), sent to help with the humanitarian effort after Haiti’s devastating quake, were selling human organs.

‘Highly offensive’

Baroness Tonge told the Jewish Chronicle: “To prevent allegations such as these – which have already been posted on You Tube – going any further, the IDF and the Israeli Medical Association should establish an independent inquiry immediately to clear the names of the team in Haiti.”

More on this story at…. BBC News.

May the Mercy & Blessing’s of Allah, the most high, the most supreme be with you all always & May Allah (swt) accept us all into His jannah with ease,ameen.

May our year ahead continue to be filled with a health, wealthy, & prosperity, love, Peace, & Happiness, ameen.

Brighton & Hove Muslim Forum was invited to attend the 10th Anniversary of the Muslim World League at the Muslim Holy City of Mecca, Saudia Arabia. The event which was titled “Challenges faced by Muslim Youth in the West,” was hosted by King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz and his Royal Highness Prince Khalid Al Fasial Bin Abdul Aziz Brighton & Hove Muslim Forum representatives were fortunate to meet with the Grand Mufti of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Shaikh. Sabri Ben Ameur, BHMF Vice Chairman who was one of the representatives attending said “The World Muslim League Forum this year attracted, diplomats and respected senior Muslim scholars from all over the world, it was not only inspirational, the forum concluded with practical solutions.

After the Forum meeting, representatives were invited by the retired Managing Director of the Al Masjid Al Nabawi, Shaik Salah Al- Hussain to the holy city Medina. Sheikh Salah presented BHMF 9 different translations of the Holy Quran some of which were in Chinese, German, Russain, Zulu, French and Turkish for the people of Brighton & Hove. The translations will be put in Al Madina Mosque (24 Bedford Place, Brighton). If anybody would like access to these Qurans – please contact the Imam of Al-Madina Mosque.

Assalaamu’alaykum wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh.

Wishing you a very Happy Eid Mubarak.

May the Mercy & Blessing’s of Allah (the most high, the most supreme) be with you, your family, and friends during this auspicious Eid Blessings Day and continue to be always, and May Allah (swt) have accepted all our prayers/duas during this blessed month of Hajj, ameen ameen ameen.

May your year ahead continue to be filled with a healthy, wealthy, and prosperity life, and May you have a Joyous and Spirited Eid day with all your dear ones, filled with Love, Peace, and Happiness …. Ameen

Have A Most Blessed day.

Duas for you and your family.

Day One: The 8^th Day of Thul-Hijjah:
On the eighth day of Thul-Hijjah (Yawm-e-Tarwiyah), the pilgrim put on his Ihraam after the Salaat of Zohr & Asr and head out of Makkah to Mina. He spends the rest of the day and night in Mina involved in prayer, preparing himself to set out to Arafaat.

Day Two: The 9^th Day of Thul-Hijjah:
On the nineth day of Thul-Hijjah (Yawm-e-Arafa), after praying Salaatul-Fajr in Mina, the pilgrim waits until just after sunrise, then he heads out of Mina to Plain of Arafaat which he should enter around noon. In Arafaat he Pray Zohr and Asr prayers together with one Adhaan and two Eqamahs at the commencement of Zohr time. He should then wait in Arafaat until just after sunset (approx. 10 minutes after sunset), then set out to Mash’ar or Muzdalifa (an area between Arafaat and Mina). Postpone the maghribain prayers at Arafaat to pray them together at Mash’ar with one Adhaan and two Eqamahs, then spend the rest of the night in prayer and sleep. Also one should pick up more than required(21) pebbles for throwing at the Jamaraats in Mina.

Day Three: The 10^th Day of Thul-Hijjah:
This day is known as Eidul Adha/Yawm-e-Nahr. The pilgrim should pray salaatul-Fajr in Muzdalifa, then leave Muzdalifa for Mina shortly after sunrise. And heads for Jamrah Al-Aqabah then Jamrah Al-Ula and Jamara Al-Wusta for stoning. As he throws each stone at these Jamaraats he should say Allahu Akbar. On completion of the rites of stoning he should go to the place where animals are kept and slaughter an animal (Qurbani/Sacrifice-Offering). Then proceed to Taqseer or Halaq (clipping hairs or shaving the head). After that he goes to Makkah for A’maal-e-Makkah, which comprise Tawaaf of Hajj/Tawaaf Al-Zeyaarah, its prayer (Salaat Al-Tawaaf) and Sayee. Then complete Tawaaf-Un-Nisa and its prayer and take off his Ihraam.

Day Four: The 11^th Day of Thul-Hijjah:
On this day a pilgrim have to perform the act of Ramy Jamaraats in Mina. The pebbles must be thrown on the Jamaraat in their prescribed order, i.e., beginning from the one coming first from Mina towards Makkah – called Al-Jamrah Al-Ula, then the next one to it – called Al-Jamrah Al-Wusta and lastly the nearest to Makkah – called Al-Jamrah Al-Aqabah. And the pilgrim must consciously pass the night in Mina. It is not necessary to be there the whole night.

Day Five: The 12^th Day of Thul-Hijjah:
He does as he did on the 11^th day of Thul-Hijjah.

Day Six: The 13^th Day of Thul-Hijjah:
The pebbles must be thrown on the Jamaraat in their prescribed order, i.e., beginning from the one coming first from Mina towards Makkah – called Al-Jamrah Al-Ula, then the next one to it – called Al-Jamrah Al-Wusta and lastly the nearest to Makkah – called Al-Jamrah Al-Aqabah. Then pilgrim can leave for Makkah immediately for Tawaaf-ul-Wida with its prayer.

What is the meaning and significance of the Day of Arafat?

The 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah (the Month of Hajj) is called the Day of Arafat. This day is the culminating event of the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

The Day of Arafat falls on the 2nd day of pilgrimage rituals. At dawn of this day, nearly 2 million Muslim pilgrims will make their way from Mecca to a nearby hillside and plain called Mount Arafat and the Plain of Arafat. It was from this site that the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, gave his famous Farewell Sermon in his final year of life.

During the entire day, from dawn until sunset, Muslim pilgrims stand in earnest supplication and devotion, praying for God’s abundant forgiveness. Tears are shed readily as those who gather make repentance and seek God’s mercy, recite words of prayer and remembrance, and gather together as equals before their Lord. Muslims around the world who are not participating in the pilgrimage often spend this day in fasting and devotion.

Eid- Ul- Adha is one of the special festivals of Muslim. Eid- Ul –Adha is also known as Bakr- Eid and festival of sacrifice. On this festival Muslims sacrifice their domestic animals like goat (Bakr- Eid), sheep, cow, camel etc. This sacrifice made by Muslims is a symbol of sacrifice made by prophet Abraham.

Eid- Ul –Adha celebrations start after the Hajj. The first day of Eid- Ul –Adha is celebrated on the tenth day of Duhl -Hijja, that is the last month of the Islamic year. In some areas. Eid- Ul –Adha is celebrated for several days by Muslims.

When is Eid- Ul- Adha

Muslims celebrate the festival of Eid- Ul –Adha with lot of enthusiasm, enjoying each and every moment. On this day Muslims dress themselves in new clothes. Early in the morning prayers are recited by them to remember God and then the day beings with the breakfast of a traditional sweet dish of the particulat country.

Soon after the breakfast the animal is forfeited and then the meat of the slaughtered animal is distribute among the neighbors, friends, family and poor people. It is believed that the meat of the sacrificed animal must be distributed in three equal parts among neighbors and friends, family members and poor people.

Muslims greet each other with well wishes for the festival along with the meat of the slaughtered animal. Muslims spend time with their near and dear ones to spread love and happiness all around.

In the evening Muslims visit to the places of their near and dear ones and celebrate the festival. Delicious food and drinks are served to all those people who visit Muslim places on this festival.

To celebrate Eid- Ul –Adha in a creative way, kids can make hand made Eid- Ul –Adha greetings and present them to all their near and dear ones. For those who have no time to visit markets to buy Eid- Ul –Adha greetings and have no free time to make hand made Eid- Ul –Adha greetings, for them online Eid- Ul –Adha greetings would be the best option.

The markets also remain open and decorated on the occasion of Eid for all the Muslims to do their shoppings. Children also enjoy this festival by wearing new clothes and playing games. Eid is the festival when all the children have a real fun time as they get gifts, clothes, sweets, perks and love from all their near and dear ones. Children also make special handmade Eid Greetings for all their Friends and notice all the Eid traditions followed by their parents and are excited to follow the same when they grow up.