American Muslim community is in need of strong institutions that will train the next generation of Muslims as believers serving the humanity. In order to proclaim the message of Islam, believers must embody the prophetic model. How will Islam in America is going to shape in next 25 years; it all depends on what we do as believers today.
“If you build it, they will come”.
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ISCJ – Night of Remembrance Photo: Mobasshir P.
Midnight zikr
99 Names of Allah
Quran Quiz was a lot of fun. It was a candy shower. Most people got the answers to the quiz questions and were very upbeat 3:00 am! I thought all of the speakers did a great job. Br. Saffet’s workout and Ramadan analogy was great. Br. Khalid’s talk on Muslim identity was right on target. Br. Sohaib’s speech on “Remembering Allah amidst chaos and confusion” was well received. The 99 Names of Allah and recitation of the Quran led by Br. Sami was very motivation and spiritually awakening. And not to forget, Br. Hisham Mahmoud’s talk on spiritual dimensions of the fast was superb. I loved the linguistic approach in explaining the meaning of Saum and Ramadan. Imam Chebli and young hafiz’s recitation and salatal tasabih gave strength to the overall program last night.Here, I would like to show my deep appreciation for all of the youth who worked really hard to organize this event. There was not a single bad incident. There were over 100 people and everything was organized – alhamdo lillah. Also, special thanks to the ISCJ Social Activities Committee; they were the backbone of the program. Much thanks and appreciation to all of the sisters who helped organize this event. Br. Saffet mentioned it correctly they stand by the pillars “because they are the pillars of our community”.
May Allah accepts our good actions and dua’s.
Faraz Khan
“This dunya by it’s nature – it is going to break your heart. It will have a disastrous effect unless, you hold onto Allah and His book. If we are serious about this book and serious about this deen, it has to reflect in our understanding of Islam. We cannot be a nation without any knowledge of this book or without any knowledge of the Prophet…We have to go back, we have to be serious people. The time is given, the test is here, how do we respond – it’s up to you and me”.
Muslim Community of New Jersey – Woodbridge
