Ramadan & Eid ul Fitr & QUIZ 2016

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The Holy month of Ramadan is coming, when our Muslim brothers and sisters stop eating, drinking from the dawn until the sunset, it is also the month when all Muslim pray devoutly and hope on getting more closer to Allah.  Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and the month of fasting for Muslims.  Holy Ramadan is being celebrated every year but the date of beginning of Ramadan change every year.  This is year 2016 Ramadan will be start on 6/7 th.June 2016, thus you would want to wish all your Muslim friends and dear ones a very blessed Ramadan during the holy month.
Rules of Fasting in Ramadan

 This is year 2016 Eid ul Fitr  will be on 5/6 th.July 2016.

QUIZ

PREPARE ISLAMIC QUIZ AND WIN PRIZES ON THE EID GET-TOGETHER, AFTER EID
10 th. JUly, 2016. ( 6 t0 7:30 p.m.)

CHECK OUT QUIZ QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AT THE BLOG ARCHIVE , in Months of June and July, 2014 ( Click at the topics below and learn. You can learn the basic and avoid detail)
About God and His creation
About Messages and Messengers
Quran and Prophet Muhammad S.
About Islam, Muslim and Kaba
Prophet Muhammad S. and History of Islam
About the Message of Quran
Sayings of prophet Muhammad S.  (For Mothers esp.)
Some messages from Quran(For Mothers esp.)

And.... Don't forget to practice this Nasheed ( Islamic Song)
AL KHALIQ

                                         

                            Watch PEACE TV LIVE during Ramadan

Eid ul Adha

Eid ul Adha:

Eid ul Adha is the "Festival of Sacrife".

Muslims commemorate the spirit of Prophet Ibrahim* to obey, and sacrifice for Allah, by celebrating this Eid.  (* means Alaihisalaam or peace be upon him)

Prophet Ibrahim* was commanded by Allah to sacrifice his son, but, when he was about to do so, Allah told him that his sacrifice is already accepted...and it was only a test for both. Shaitan tried to mislead Prophet Ibrahim , but he didnot listen to him.

At the end of the Hajj, which is also a practice to struggle for Allah's pleasure, Muslims throughout the world celebrate Eid al-Adha .

Muslims who perform Hajj at Mecca are required to perform sacrifice of animals (like goat, sheep, cow, camel etc..) , but if they can't they fast for three days..Other Muslims also try to do the same to fulfill the sunnat (way) of prophet Ibrahim*.

The other story related to this Eid is the struggle of Prophet Ibrahim's wife Hajira, who was left in the desert of mkka in Arabia by Prophet Ibrahim ,with her baby Prophet Ismail to fulfill Allah's will. She waited and waited for Prophet Ibrahim's return. While she was waiting she used to climb a hill Safa to see if Prophet Ibrahim was coming from that side.Then she used to run and climb the other hill Marva to see if Prophet Ibrahim was coming from that side. Meanwhile his baby was crying and where he was lying helplessly, suddenly a water fountain sprung out. This water is still coming out and is considered holy water called Zam Zam.

Eid al-Adha lasts for three days, 10, 11 and 12 of the month of Zil Hajj (The 12th. Islamic month).

Muslims offer Eid Prayer and listen to the sermon( speech) in mosques, and then offer the sacrifice.

All Muslims share the happiness of brotherhood, by distributing the meat to relatives, friends, neighbours and poors.

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Note: All students are encouraged to ask questions to their parents about Eid ul Adha, to increase their understanding of the occasion. Thanks.

Examples:

What does Eid mean?
Eid means Happiness that returns.

How many Eids Muslim celebrate , every year?
Muslims celebrate TWO Eids every year, Eid ul Fitr  عيد الفطر and Eid ul adha  .عيدالضحى

When do Muslims celebrate Eid ul Adha?
After Hajj

What is Hajj?
Hajj is a piligrmage or a journey for the sake of Allah.

When and where does Hajj takes place and how long is it?
Hajj is performed in Makkah . It happens on 10th, 11th and 12th. of the Islamic month called Zil Hajj.

How is Hajj performed?

Hajj has a series of rituals , performed in sequence, with different duas to be recited with each step. For example:

Dressing up in Ehram for Hajj. It is ony for men. Women remain in their normal clothing.
Tawaaf: Circling kaba 7 times
Going to Mina 
Staying at Arafaat
Stoning the tall pillars called Jamraat, which represent Shaitan
Cutting hair 
Sacrificing animals or fasting

. For more information please click here.
Also click here for better understading of Hajj performance.

Why do Muslims sacrifice animals?
Muslims sacrifice animals to commemorate the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim a.s. It is obligatory for Muslims who perform Hajj, but if they can't perform sacrifice thay can fast for 3 days instead.

How should Muslim celebrate Eid?
Muslims should celebrate Eid by praying and thanking Allah Almighty for His bounties. They should
share food and gifts with relatives, neighbours , and friends.

How do Muslim greet eachother on Eid day?
Muslims greet each other by saying Eid Mubarak عيد مبارك  or Happy Eid .

Watch a documentrary about new construction at Kaba in  Makka here.

Watch a detailed video about Hajj here

Easy Questions:

Where do Muslims go for Hajj?

To Makka

What is house of Allah called?

Kaba

Who built Kaba ,the first time?

Prophet Adam as

Who built Kaba the second time?

Prophet Ibrahim and his son Prophet Ismail as.

What was the name of Prophet Ismail mother?

Hajira

What was inside Kaba before Islam?

Idols

What is inside Kaba now?

Nothing.

Can we pray inside kaba?

Yes .

How many Gods are there?

Only one

What is the holy water at kaba called?

Zam Zam

What is our religion?

Islam

What does Islam mean?

Peace and submission

What do we call the one who follows Islam

Muslim

Quran Class Quiz Awards (MSP)

Muslim Safeer Program

During 2014 class , we had a Quiz Competition between AMEEN and SADIQ Teams

2015

Successful students of Quiz Exam will get Awards 

Beginners Level Awards

1- Al- Shams  (The Sun) الشمس

2- Al Qamar (The Moon) القمر

3- Al- Najm (The Star)  النجم

Be prepared for the next Exam!

Intermediate Level Awards

1- Al- Noor  (The Light) نور

2- Al- Huda  (The Guidance) هدي

3- Al Zikr (The Reminder) ذكر

Advanced Level Awards

To be annouced!

Beginners Level Awards 2015

Al Shams Award

Abdullah

Al Qamar Award

Ayaa

 Hanef

Al-Najm Award

Tenir

Surush

Islamic Months and Related Islamic Events

The Islamic year has twelve months that are based on a lunar cycle. Allah says in the Qur'an:

"The number of months in the sight of Allah is twelve (in a year) - so ordained by Him the day He created the heavens and the earth...." (9:36).

"It is He Who made the sun to be a shining glory, and the moon to be a light of beauty, and measured out stages for it, that you might know the number of years and the count of time. Allah did not create this except in truth and righteousness. And He explains His signs in detail, for those who understand" (10:5).

Islamic months begin at sunset of the first day, the day when the lunar crescent is visually sighted. The lunar year is approximately 354 days long, so the months rotate backward through the seasons and are not fixed to the Gregorian calendar. The months of the Islamic year are:

1. Muharram ("Forbidden" - it is one of the four months during which it is forbidden to wage war or fight)

2. Safar ("Empty" or "Yellow")

3. Rabia Awal ("First spring")

4. Rabia Thani ("Second spring")

5. Jumaada Awal ("First freeze")

6. Jumaada Thani ("Second freeze")

7. Rajab ("To respect" - this is another holy month when fighting is prohibited)

8. Sha'ban ("To spread and distribute")

9. Ramadan ("Parched thirst" - this is the month of daytime fasting)

10. Shawwal ("To be light and vigorous")

11. Dhul-Qi'dah ("The month of rest" - another month when no warfare or fighting is allowed)

12. Dhul-Hijjah ("The month of Hajj" - this is the month of the annual pilgrimage to Makkah, again when no warfare or fighting is allowed)

Click here to see the Islamic Calender 

Islamic Event in Muharram:

Comemoration of  Imam Hussein's Martyrdom (Shahadat)

who was the grandson of our beloved Prophet Muhammad S., on 10th. of Muharram (Day of Aashura means Tenth Day)

You may know the story of his Shahadat here;

Video 1

Video 2

Islamic Events in Safar

1. The Battle of Abwaa took place on 12th of Safar in the year 2 A.H.
2. The Battle of Khaibar took place in the year 7 A.H. 
3. Hadhrat Ali (R A ) married Prophet  daughter Hadhrat Fatima (R.A.) in the latter days of Safar 2 A.H. 
4. Khubaib Ibn Adey (R.A.) was martyred in Safar in the year 4 A.H. in Makkah. 
5. Zaid Ibn Dathina (RA) was martyred in this month in the year 4 A.H. in Makkah.

Islamic Events in Rabi ul awal

1-Rabi-ul-Awwal :-
Hijrat-e-Madina – Start of Islamic Hijri calendar

4-Rabi-ul-Awwal :- 
Death of Hazrat Fatima Masooma-e-Qum (R.A) – (201 A.H.) [Disputed date]

8-Rabi-ul-Awwal :-

• Martyrdom of Imam Hasan Askari (R.A) – (260 A.H.)

• Beginning of Ghaibat-e-Sughra of Imam Mohammad Mehdi

9-Rabi-ul-Awwal :-  Eid-e-Zahra (R.A)

10-Rabi-ul-Awwal :-

• Death of Hazrat Abdul Mutallib (R.A) – grand father of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) 
• Marriage of Prophet Muhammad(sawaw) and Hazrat Khadija (R.A)

12-Rabi-ul-Awwal :- 

The sacred day of 12th of Rabi-ul-Awal is especially important to the Muslim world, because on this dayProphet Muhammad (S.A.W) was born, who led humanity from darkness to light and who is described by Allah as “a mercy to all the worlds – Rehmat-ullil-Alimeen”. Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi is celebrated by theMuslims in East and West on 12th Rabi-ul-Awal with great devotion and reverence. The occasion like 12th Rabi-ul-Awal is meant to remind people of how the Prophet lived his life and to rejuvenate their Eiman.

16-Rabi-ul-Awwal :- 

Building of Masjid-e-Quba - the first Masjid in Islam – (1 A.H.)

17-Rabi-ul-Awwal :- 

• Birth of Prophet  Muhammad (P.B.U.H)  – (53 years before Hijra)
• Birth of Imam Jafer Sadiq (R.A) – (82 A.H.)

28-Rabi-ul-Awwal :- Death of Hazrat Abu Talib (R.A)

Please also click here fordetailed different important events of Islamic months.

Duas of Prophets in Quran

All Prophets of Islam had been facing challenges in their lives. They never stopped seeking help from Allah Almighty. 

Quran mentions many Duas (Prayers) of Prophets at difficult times. If you know their stories, you will understand their prayers too!

Click here to learn the Duas of Prophets in Quran.

Stories of Prophets and their People in Quran

You've learnt before, that Quran is NOT a Story Book. So you may think, how come it has many stories , which are told, and over told in Quran?

Good Question? Thinking is a good way to evaluate and questioning, and a good way to learn more!

Quran says that whenever people were invited towards the Message of Quran, they used to object and criticize , like ...What ...Another Story Books? But Quran answers that Quran is NOT a Story Book ...or...

Asaateer oul Awwaleen  اساطيرالاوالين (Stories of the by-gone people).

Infact...

Quran is a REMINDER  Zikr/ Dikr ذِكر ! 

Quran is also called, Furqaan  فرقان ( The distinguisher of right and wrong), Noor  نور (Light), Huda  هدىَ(Guidance)

So Quran only warns us by highlighting some FACTS about those people, who were warned with the help of Allah's Prophets or Messengers, in past. Only some important parts of information is revealed and repeated in Quran which can Guide us, or teach us some moral lessons. They areNOT to entertain us!
So we must no add or delete any information from the account mentioned in Quran, as Quran is the most authentic source of information. Moreover making stories out of such stories is, not only disrespecting Quran, but also demeaning their purpose.
However many Ahadees or the Sayings of Prophet Muhammad S. and the Authentic Historical facts can help us relate to some essential detail, otherwise not mentioned in Quran.
All we are required , is to be"faithful", yet "carefull"!

There are 25 Prophets mentioned in Quran ,including Prophet Muhammad S. with their names mentioned several times. and you can find the related account of the Prophets and their People  in Quran, as shown in websites like this. 

You may Search English Name of the Prophet's name in Quran , OR in Arabic, .
Take help from the Arabic Keyboard to write the Arabic Names. , first.
Now study what is mentioned about each prophet in Quran.You will be able relate to their stories at different places in Quran.

Also, 

      Videos like this may also help you understand the stories of Prophets in Quran.
      There is some more detail, from other historical courses.

      All the best for your assignments! Don't forget to take help from your parents. Thanks and JazakAllah!

Here's an Example :

      Writing the Story of Prophet Adam عليه السلام
     
       The Quran mentions the creation of Adam, at seven places;
     2:24 , 7:11, 15:13,  17:61,  18:50,  20: 116, 38:74 .....So study these verses and note down the important detail to write the story, like, Adam , clay, names , prostration (sajda), Angels, Heaven, Forbidden tree, etc...
      Now we arrange all the information, together;

 Story of Prophet Adam عليه السلام:
    
     Part 1:

      Allah created Prophet Adam, from Clay, and taught him Names (gave him Knowledge). Then He ordered all Angels to prostrate or do Sajda to Adam. All prostrated before Adam, except Iblis, the Shaitan or Satan.
      When Allah asked him why he didn't obeyed Allah's order, Iblis proudly explained, that since he was created from FIRE , while Adam was created from CLAY, so he was SUPERIOR than Adam. Iblis showed his prejudice (Takkabar) which Allah didn't like. and asked him to get out . Iblis was jealous of Adam so he made a challenge that he would keep misleading Adam and all the human generations , until the Judgment Day. 
    
       Part 2:

       Allah created Adam's Wife and asked them to live in Heaven. In Heaven they could not feel hunger or thirst , hot or cold. Allah allowed them to go everywhere, except near a FORBIDDEN TREE. 
I     Iblis or Shaitan mislead them and they ate the fruit of the Forbidden Tree. Suddenly both of them became conscious of their bodies, and felt that they need to cover them with leaves.
      Later they became very ashamed of their dis-obedience of Allah's order and asked forgiveness from Allah. Allah forgave them, yet He made it clear that,  they and their generations,  will be TESTED for RIGHT and WRONG and if they want to return to HEAVEN again, they are required to PASS THE TEST, on EARTH.

       Test your understanding;

Q: What was Prophet Adam created from?
     Q: What were Angels and Jinns created from?
     Q: Who was Iblis? Was he an Angel or Jinn?
     Q: Why did Allah ask Angels to Prostrate before Adam?
     Q:  Why Iblis did not prostrate to Prophet Adam?
     Q: What Did Iblis asked for, after Allah ordered him to get away?
     Q: Where did Adam and his Wife use to live?
     Q: What did Allah order Prophet Adam and his Wife?
     Q: Who mislead Prophet Adam and his Wife?
     Q: What happened when Prophet Adam and his wife
           ate from the FORBIDDEN TREE?
     Q: What Allah said after forgiving Prophet Adam and his Wife for his mistake?
     Q: Which moral lessons do you learn from this story?
     
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STORY OF PROPHET AYUB (Job)  عليه السلام

        Prophet Ayub story is very briefly explained in Quran.He was a very wealthy and Healthy person. He had a happy family. 

       First Allah tested him by taking away his wealth and property. Prophet Ayub never stopped thanking Allah, even then and said that everything belongs to Allah. Then Allah tested his patience , again, and took away his family. Even then he remained patient and said that everything belongs to Allah. Finally Allah put him to a very hard test. Prophet Ayub lost his health and became very sick. He tolerated it with great patience. 

      One day when his suffering became unbearable for him, he prayed to Allah. Allah took mercy on his sincere and patient prophet and asked him to stomp his foot on the ground. Soon a fountain of water appeared by a miracle. Allah asked him drink  and wash his body with the miracle water. He did so and became healthy , again. Allah also gave him the replacement for his lost wealth and family. Prophet Ayub became healthy and wealthy again and lived happy ever after with his family. 

       Moral Lesson of this story: We should never lose our TRUST  توّكّل in Allah, and should alway show PATIENCE   صبر  on all kind of worldly losses.

                                                       

      Assisted story research done by 

      Ayaa  Ibrahim   (12 yrs)

      Quran Class 
Read Prophet Ayub's story in Quran  from verses 21:83 and 21:84

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                 STORY OF PROPHET NUH (Noah) عليه السلام
                      

Prophet Nuh was the first of the greatest prophets , after Prophet Adam. Prophet Nuh is mentioned in several  verses in glorious Quran with his struggle with the deniers , who  used to  worship idols and were not listening to Prophet Nuh.

Finally, Allah decided to punish them for their dis-belief. Prophet Nuh warned his people about the coming punishment, but they didn’t pay attention, and called him a ‘liar’, as always.

Allah asked Prophet Nuh to build a ship. People laughed at Prophet Nuh. When the ship was ready Prophet Nuh called the believers to board the ship. He also boarded pairs of animals and birds of different kinds in the ship.

After sometime, dark clouds started appearing and the rain started. It rained heavily for many days, the whole  land got covered with flood. All disbelievers got drowned in the flood, including Prophet Nuh’s own son, who dis-obeyed his father.

Prophet Nuh prayed for mercy , from Allah and Allah stopped the rain. The flood subsided and the surviving believers began their lives again.

Moral Lesson of the Story:

Allah is very Patient to the stubborn behaviors of dis-believing people. His punishment can be very severe . Even the family members of Prophets can not escape the punishment , if they dis-obey Allah's commandments.

Assisted story research done by

Hanef Ahmed  (9 yrs)

Quran Class

Read Prophet Nuh’s story in Quran  from verses 11:25 to 11:48

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STORY OF PROPHET YUNUS (Jonah)  عليه السلام   

  Prophet Yunus was a Prophet of Allah. He told his people that Allah is one and only worthy of worship. His people didn't listen to his message which frustrated him. He ran away from his people and boarded a ship. People threw him into the sea , where a whale swallowed him. He became very sad for what he did and prayed to Allah , while he was in the belly of the fish. Allah answered his prayer and the fish threw him on an open shore. He was very sick due to a skin disease, but he went back to his people and gave them Allah's message, again. People listened to him and believed in Allah.

Moral lesson of the Story:

Prophets are very responsible people who give Allah's message to people. They should trust Allah and should not become sad or quit their responsibility .

Assisted story research done by

Tenir Ahmed (8 yrs)

Quran Class

Read Prophet Yunus story in Quran from verses 37:139 to 37:148

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STORY OF PROPHET ZAKARIYA عليه السلام

   Prophet  Zakariya was very old, yet he had no children. It made him very sad and disappointed. He feared that there would be no one after him to carry out his work and responsibilities. He wanted to have a strong leader to guide his people , after him. 

   Prophet Zakariya was appointed as a guardian of  Mariyam (Mary) by Allah, who was  the mother of Prophet Isha (Jesus). She used to pray in an islolated place, outside the town. One day when Prophet Zakariya went to see her, he noticed fresh food ,there. He asked Mariyam that who brought this food for her. Mariyam told him that Allah provided her with all RIZK (Provisions).

   Prophet Zakariya hoped from Allah and prayed for a son. Allah listened to  his prayer and gave him the good news of a pious child Yahya (John) . At First, Prophet Zakariya did not believe the news and wondered how could he have a child in his very old age and while his wife was barren, or not capable of bearing a child. Allah assured him that it was not difficult for Allah, who also created him from nothing. He was asked not to speak to people for three days (a fast of silence). Later, Prophet Yahya was born, who was a very obedient son and a very righteous leader for his people.

    Moral Lesson of the story: Never lose hope of Mercy from Allah. Nothing is Impossible for Him. Allah is always ready to bless his Righteous Servants.

Assisted Reasearch done by Surush Ahad (10 yrs.)

Quran Class

Read the story of Prophet Zakariya in Quran in verses  3:33 to 41, 9:2 to 15, 21:88 to 90

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STORY OF PROPHET YUSUF عليه السلام…………PART 1

   The story of Prophet Yusuf is mentioned in detail in Quran. He wasa  very beloved son of his father named, Prophet Yaqub. One night when he was just a boy,he saw a dream in which he saw seven stars ,the Sun  and the Moon prostrating before him.His Father felt that the dream was very special so he asked Yusuf not to mention the dream to his brothers. He feared his brothers might harm him in jealousy. 

     Prophet Yusuf brothers were already jealous of their father’s love for Yusuf . They made a plot to get rid of him. One day Prophet Yusuf bothers requested their father to let Yusuf go out with them . They promised that they would take a good care of him.  When Prophet Yaqub let Prophet Yusuf go with their brothers to play around., they took him to a far and lonely place .They  threw down Yusuf into a dried well. Then they  brought back his shirt , soaked in false blood to  tell their father, that a wolf had eaten Yusuf. Prophet Yaqub became very sad and prayed for the safety of Prophet Yusuf as he did not believe the story.

Luckily, a caravan was passing by that desert. They saw Prophet Yusuf, who was just a little boy, in the well , when they threw in their pot , in hope for  water. They  pulled him out of the and took him along with them. Later, they sold him to a kind-hearted Egyptian couple, who took care of Prophet Yusuf just like their son. He grew up in their care.

Moral Lesson of the story: Jealousy is EVIL . People can harm their own relatives out of jealousy. 

Assisted  Story Research done by

Ahmed Ibrahim (8 years)

Quran Class

Read the story of Prophet Yusuf in “Surah Yusuf” , the 12^th Chapter in Quran.

Part 2 of the story will be added later.

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