The Ramadan Dates

The Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) and the European Council for Fatwa and Research (ECFR) recognize astronomical calculation as an acceptable Shar’ia method for determining the beginning of lunar months including the months of Ramadan and Shawwal. The FCNA & ECFR use Makkah al-Mukarramah as a conventional point, and take the position that the conjunction must take place before sunset in Makkah and the moon must set after sunset in Makkah. On the basis of this method the dates of Ramadan and Eid ul-Fitr for the year 1431 AH are established as follows:

• 1st of Ramadan will be on Wednesday, August 11, 2010
• 1st of Shawwal, which marks the start of Eid ul-Fitr, will be on Friday, September 10, 2010.

The Tarawih Prayers

• Sheikh Abdelmonim will lead the Tarawih prayers at YUSUF MOSQUE
• Visitor Sheikhs will lead the Tarawih prayers at YUSUF Mussalla, 45 Quint Ave Allston

The Daily Iftar Program

Please contribute to sponsoring the Iftar meals this Ramadan 1431 Hijri (2010). The meals offered in the mosque’s lounge downstairs attract students, families, friends and friends in need so they can reunite, socialize and pray together. Young adults get to experience Ramadan evenings at the mosque. We need your financial support to make this possible. Please sincerely Donate to cover part or all the expenses of a specific night or multiple nights. The more people contribute, the smoother the Iftar operation will perform. The donation targets below include the cost of:

• The Iftar meals (average of 60 meals during the week days, and 100 on Fri-Sun; at $7 each)
• Utilities (electric, water, gas, AC)
• Parking control
• General charity

YUSUF MOSQUE would not be alive without the generous support of responsible friends like you who strive to get closer to God.

Thank You

Ramadan Nights	Please Sponsor the Daily Iftar	Between Tarawih Talk (15 min)
Wed Night 1 (Aug 11)
Thu Night 2 (Aug 12)
Fri Night 3 (Aug 13)
Sat Night 4 (Aug 14)
Sun Night 5 (Aug 15)
Mon Night 6 (Aug 16)
Tue Night 7 (Aug 17)
Wed Night 8 (Aug 18)
Thu Night 9 (Aug 19)
Fri Night 10 (Aug 20)
Sat Night 11 (Aug 21)
Sun Night 12 (Aug 22)
Mon Night 13 (Aug 23)
Tue Night 14 (Aug 24)
Wed Night 15 (Aug 25)
Thu Night 16 (Aug 26)
Fri Night 17 (Aug 27)
Sat Night 18 (Aug 28)
Sun Night 19 (Aug 29)
Mon Night 20 (Aug 30)
Tue Night 21 (Aug 31)
Wed Night 22 (Sep 01)
Thu Night 23 (Sep 02)
Fri Night 24 (Sep 03)
Sat Night 25 (Sep 04)
Sun Night 26 (Sep 05)
Mon Night 27 (Sep 06)
Tue Night 28 (Sep 07)
Wed Night 29 (Sep 08)
Thu Night 30 (Sep 09)

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Assalamu Alaikum brothers and sisters,

As we approach the last 10 days of Ramadan, brother Basem articulates the greatest day in a year and one of the greatest blessings of Allah(SWT) to mankind, Laylatul Qadr. After a brief introduction of the significance of it and how to act on that day , brother Basem will give us a glimpse of the Hereafter and what we should expect on that monumental day. We will also hear how each of our acts of worship during the month of Ramadan will help us reach Laylatul Qadr and relieve us on that great day.

We move to the area of how to recite the Quran in a way that Allah(SWT) will accept our recitation.We look at the physical and spiritual cleansing process we should follow before reading the Quran and the recommended approach while reading the Quran as per the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammed(PBUH).

Laylatul Qadr 0911.mp3

Jazaak Allah

Assalamu Alaikum brothers and sisters,

This is the final chapter in the lecture series on Forgiveness of Allah(SWT) by brother Basem.The previous night’s lecture looked at the uniqueness and unending forgiveness of Allah(SWT) and this lecture will look at how the best soul to walk this Earth,Prophet Muhammed(PBUH) approached Allah(SWT) in asking for His forgiveness.

You will hear the different ways and supplications the Prophet(PBUH) would go through on a daily basis to ensure total submission and humility in asking for Allah(SWT)‘s forgiveness.

Brother Basem will also look at another attribute of Allah(SWT),the attribute of peace
of Allah(SWT). We will hear the extent of His Majesty’s peace towards us and how the Prophet Muhammed(PBUH) would praise and glorify the Allah(SWT) in relation to his attribute of peace.We will hear certain practical points that we can perform on a daily basis to follow the Prophet(PBUH)‘s path of glorifying and praising Allah(SWT) in relation to peace.

Hope you enjoy this lecture and share the practical points with your family and loved ones.

Forgiveness of Allah(SWT) II 0910.mp3

Jazaak Allah

Assalamu alaikum Brothers and Sisters,

This will be a starting lecture for the next 10 days in which the most important in our life in a year of Laylatul Qadr may occur. It also supposed to be start of the 10 days in which Allah’s forgiveness is to be of focus during Ramadan according to reputed scholars of the past. Aptly, Brother Basem starts with the attribute of Allah of forgiveness in this audio lecture.

We will hear an explanation of three different types of forgiveness of Allah — Al Ghafur, Al Ghaffar and Al Ghafir that is mentioned in the Quran.Brother Basem will show us how each of these different facets of forgiveness of Allah are vital for us realise the glory of Allah. In conclusion we will benfit from some practical acts that we can perform to in prayer and in our daily life to accrue Allah’s blessings.

Please enjoy this audio lecture by clicking the link below.

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Jazaak Allah

Assalamu Alaikum Brothers and Sisters,

This is the introductory lecture in the series of lectures into the person’s repentence and the forgiveness of Allah. Brother Smail delves into the origin of the word Tawba and some of its qualities as well as the types of forgiveness according to the scholars and Quran. He succintly explains the natural state of mind of human beings in relation to asking for forgiveness from Allah and how Tawba helps us realize our purpose in the this World.

Look forward to the next lecture for a look at the different types of sins and how we can avoid them and purify ourselves from those sins.

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Jazaak Allah

Salaams to all the Brothers and Sisters,

Brother Smail continues from the previous night’s Khathira on Forgiveness of Allah. In addition he looks at the important Battle of Badr and lessons for us from this historic Battle. Incidentally, it is in the 17th day of Ramadan that the Battle of Badr was fought. We will hear the concern of the Ansars in Madina, the resolve of the Muslims in the face of a impossible situation and risk to their lives for the sake of Allah and other important lessons.

Hope you enjoy this valuable lecture.

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Jazaak Allah

Assalamu Alaikum Brothers and Sisters,

Brother Basem continues from where he left off the previous night drawing us to more examples on brotherhood and in this lecture he narrates to us how Allah will view brotherhood on the Day of Judgement. He emphasises the importance of right type of companions and how to treat them. We will hear about how brotherhood can be translated into an act of worship with various practical points in our daily life. He completes the lecture with a look at more rewards from Allah for Muslims who observed brotherhood in this world.

Please click on the link below to listen to this lecture.

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Jazaak Allah

Assalamu Alaikum Brothers and Sisters,

This is another lecture of the many lectures at Yusuf Mosque given every night in Ramadan for your benefit.

Brother Basem, as he has done throught this Ramadan, has produced another meaningful but concise lecture in addressing the important matter of brotherhood (Ukhuwwa in Arabic) of the Muslims. Ukhuwwa is a general term applying to sisterhood and brotherhood.

He starts off with a narration of a Hadith that provides us with the correct approach to brotherhood. We also hear how Umar Al Khattab provides an excellent example of how to treat your fellow Muslims. We will also hear more examples of how the Companions treated their fellow Muslims and their genuine concern for them.

Dr Basem wraps up the lecture with a few practical points on how to strengthen your kinship with your brothers and sisters daily in this world so we meet them Insha Allah in Jannah forever.

Please click on the the link below to enjoy this audio lecure.

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Jazaak Allah