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Community members; Vali Kasmani (Left), Ahmed Bajaber, Col. Hussein A. Farah and Muhammad Muya laying the foundation stone for the new Adams Masjid along Ngong Road
during the ground breaking ceremony at the weekend.
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EDITORIAL
'Engage Muslims'
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partment at the University of Nairobi urged
wealthy Muslims to utilize their Allah-given
wealth in supporting community projects.
A fund-raising exercise conducted at the
event collected over Sh85 million cash and
pledges out of the 180 million needed for
the start of phase 1 of the project.
The Sh400 million facility is set to replace
the current mosque that was constructed
in the 80s,and would comprise a four storey building, two basement parking space,
prayer halls with capacity for 3200 men
and women, library, multipurpose hall, revert center, ghusl facilities to facilitate for
Islamic burial preparations and commercial
centre.
The event attracted Muslim religious and
political leaders, members of the business
community and professionals among others.
Support towards this noble cause contributions can be channeled through MPESA
PAYBILL, Business No. 918750, Account
No.222 or Gulf Africa Bank, Account No
0078678601
The honourary council of Niger to Kenya, H.E Munir Chaudhri presenting his credentials to the cabinet secretary for foreign affairs Amina Muhammad at the ministry headquaters on Monday. Chaudhri also serves as a member of the Jamia Mosque Committee.
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DA'WA
SUNDAY LECTURE
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and stayed with him for ten years. Throughout that period, Musa (peace be upon him)
had no divine mission. He lived as a righteous man, a good husband, and a generous
son-in-law; however, he had no prominent
role to perform. That is to say, Prophet Musa
(peace be upon him) emigrated for fear of
revenge. He said, as related in the Quran:
{Then I fled from you when I feared you, and
my Lord vouchsafed me a command and
appointed me (of the number) of those sent
(by Him)} (Ash-Shu'ara 42: 21).
On the other hand, the hijrah of Prophet
Muhammad (peace be upon him) was not
only to escape temptation and torture of his
people. It was the starting point to establish
the Muslim nation, a new Muslim community based on Islam, the universal divine
message that calls for morality and human
rights. That was the very purpose of Prophet Muhammads hijrah to Madinah, and he
performed his role as best as possible. He
put the foundation of a sound Muslim community and established the best nation ever
created.
Story of Hijra
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what would they do? It was a test of their
faith and patience.
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon
him) arrives in Madinah
At last, the happy day arrived! The men,
who were watching the desert every day,
looking for signs of the travelers, saw dust
rising in the distance! As the figures drew
closer, it became clear there were two
of them! And then when they drew even
closer it was clear that finally the blessed
Prophet (peace be upon him) had arrived!
News spread quickly throughout the town.
People in their shops, in the market, and in
their homes heard the news that the Prophet (peace be upon him) had arrived. Everyone rushed to welcome the Prophet (peace
be upon him)!They sang songs of joy,
prayed and followed him (peace be upon
him) as he entered the city. The Prophet
(peace be upon him) humbly allowed his
camel to be guided by Allah Almighty to the
place where he would stay.
Everyone wanted the blessing of having the Prophet (peace be upon him) stay
with them, so letting the camel stop where
it chose showed the Prophets (peace be
upon him) great mercy and wisdom. There
were many more trials to come but the
Muslims, now in Madinah, had the Prophet
(peace be upon him) with them. He was
teaching them, advising them, and guiding
them. Living in his midst was a great blessing and they knew it. They attended to their
duties, gathered with him (peace be upon
him) and grew in faith.
The Prophet (peace be upon him) had
left the city he loved so well, seeking the
pleasure of Allah. And now, in Madinah, he
(peace be upon him) continued to seek His
pleasure and proclaim the message of Islam.
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Mosque and other endowments in AlQuds withdrew its ambassador from Israel on Wednesday after Israeli security
forces clashed with Palestinians at al-Aqsa
mosque.
Al-Aqsa is the Muslims first Qiblah [direction Muslims take during prayers] and it
is the third holiest shrine after Al Ka`bah
in Makkah and Prophet Muhammads
Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
Its significance has been reinforced by the
Islamic incident of Al Israa and Al Miraj
the night journey from Makkah to Al-Quds
and the ascent to the Heavens by Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be
Upon Him).
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