Maktab-e-Hussain

1-Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020 @ 7:30 pm
Majlis of Shahadah Imam Al-Hassan Al-Askari (AS)
with Salaatul Maghribain.Speaker Maulana Sakhawat Hussain

The 8th of the Rabi’ul Awwal is the day of martyrdom of our 11 th Imam al-Imam al-Hassan al-Askari (Peace be upon him). We offer our condolence to the Imam of our time, Imam al-Mahdi and all believers.
Imam Hassan al-Askari says:“The best of your brothers is the one who forgets your sin to him”

2- Saturday, Oct 31, 2020 @ 7:30pm
Grand Celebration of the Birth of Prophet Mohammad (SAWW) & Imam Ja’far Al-Sadiq (A.S.) with Salaatul-Maghribain

he Grand Birthday of our Prophet and Imam al-Sadiq (Peace be upon them)
According to Shia scholars and historians, the 17 th of Rabi’-ul Awwal is the
grand birthday of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be upon Him and His family) and our sixth Imam al-Imam Jaffar al-Sadiq (Peace be upon Him).
Prophet Muhammad SAWW says:
A person can enter the paradise from whichever door he chooses, provided he bears good character, he fears Allah SWT both in public and private and he forsakes the argument even if he is right.
Imam Jaffar al-Sadiq says:”if a person gains knowledge and does not act upon it, it is just like a person has treasure and does not use it”

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Question:To, Grand Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah grant him long life):
Salamun alaikum warahmatullah wa barakatuh
We are a number of pilgrims setting out to Karbala to attend the Arbaeen and pay tribute to Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. In order for us to benefit from this spiritual journey and earn the reward of visiting the tomb of the Chief of Martyrs as well as to know what we do not know, we are in need of your fatherly advice which we hope to spread across all segments of the community. May Allah grant you long life. We earnestly call on you to furnish us with your advice and pray for us.

A group of Momeneen

In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate the Merciful

Praise belongs to Allah and peace and benedictions of Allah be upon our master, Muhammad and his pure progeny.
It is befitting for momeneen (believers) whom Allah has granted success to perform pilgrimage, to note that Allah, the Exalted, selected prophets and their noble successors from amongst His servants to be divine proofs and authority over people and that whose teachings people should follow to be guided aright. Allah has encouraged people to visit the sacred sites so that those infallible leaders are continuously remembered and held in reverence. Since those nobles are the best examples of servitude to Allah, the Glorified and jihad in His way and sacrifice for the cause of His everlasting religion, visiting their shrines, commemorating them and narrating their stories will remind the memeneen of Allah, the Exalted, His doctrines and injunctions.
Hence, it is one of the essentials of this pilgrimage that the pilgrim, in addition to remembering Imam Hussein’s sacrifices and devotion in the way of Allah, the Exalted, observes the teachings of Islam including those relating to prayer, hijab, self-reform, selflessness and moral etiquette etc. so that his pilgrimage may be a step towards developing and training the soul for accepting these and consolidating their effects until the next pilgrimage. It is only by so doing that attending these ceremonies will be practically the same as attending the lessons of the Imam, peace be upon him.
In fact, we have not been in the time of the Ahlul-Bayt (A.S) to learn from them directly and be educated by them, but Allah, the Exalted, has preserved their conducts for us and has persuaded us to visit them as our role models. As the contemporaries of the Ahlul-Bayt (A.S) lived with them and were put to test, Allah also wants to test us as to how far we are sincere in our desire to live with them and follow their teachings. Hence, we must be careful lest we should not falsely desire to see them. We must know that if we act as per their advice, it is hoped that we shall be resurrected along with their friends. Because it has been reported that Imam Ali (A.S) said in the Battle of Jamal:
“Today we are accompanied by those who are still in the loins of their fathers and uteruses of their mothers.”
Therefore, it is not difficult for each of us who cherishes the hope to act according to the teachings of the Ahlul-Bayt and obey them to be educated in accord with their educational methods and benefit from their manners.
Fear Allah in relation to your prayers. As stated in the hadith, it is the pillar of your religion and the ascension of the believer, if it is accepted, all other acts will be accepted and if it is rejected, all other acts of worship will also be rejected.
It is befitting for believers to offer their prayers on time because Allah loves those who rush to prayer as soon as they hear the call for it. It is not appropriate for a believer to engage in any other acts of worship in the prime for prayer because prayer is the best form of obedience to Allah. It is has been narrated from the Ahlul-Bayt, peace be upon them, that they said:
“Our intercession (with Allah) will not be won or attained by that person who depreciates or undervalues the prayer”.
About Imam Hussein’s special attention to prayer on the Day of Ashura, it has been reported that he told his companion who reminded him of the prime time for the prayer:
“You reminded me of prayer, may Allah include you amongst those who are conscious of (their duty to) prayer.”
Then and there he established prayer under a rain of arrows.
Fear Allah in sincerity inasmuch as the value and barakah of one’s deeds depends on how far he is sincere in performing them for Allah’s sake. Because Allah will not accept any deeds which are not purely for Him. It has been narrated from the Holy Prophet (S) that he said during Muslims’ emigration from Mecca to Medina: “Whoever migrates for the sake of Allah and His Messenger, he has migrated to Him and whoever migrates to make worldly gains, he has migrated to the world. Allah will reward sincere deeds to the extent that it will increase to seven hundred folds and He doubles the rewards for whomsoever He wants.”
Hence, it is necessary on the pilgrims to remember Allah and recite zikr of Allah and be mindful of every step and every deed to be for Allah’s sake. They should know that Allah has not bestowed anyone with a blessing so precious as sincerity in belief, sayings and conducts. An act which is devoid of sincerity ends with the end of life in this world whereas a since act will be lasting and blessed in this world and the hereafter.
Fear Allah in observing modest clothing which is amongst the most important thing that the Ahlul-Bayt (A.S) heeded to even in the most difficult circumstances and they were the best role models in terms of observing modest clothing. Imam Hussein (A.S) was not hurt as much as he was hurt by the enemy due to violation of his dignity and respect. It is, therefore, necessary for all pilgrims especially ladies to observe modesty in their conducts, clothing and appearance and to avoid whatever is deemed a violation of this e.g. wearing close-fitting clothes, mixing up in an abominable way with members of the opposite gender and wearing inadmissible jewelry. In fact, it is befitting for believers that in order for them to keep the sacred ceremony untainted, they have to, as far as possible, adhere to the highest levels of modesty.
We pray to Almighty Allah to elevate the position of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his descendants, and his pure family (A.S), due to the sacrifices they made in the way of Allah and their efforts to guide His creatures. May He increase salawat (greeting) and blessings on them as He has sent greetings to previous prophets especially Ibrahim and his family.
We also pray to Allah to bestow barakah upon the pilgrimage of the pilgrims of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him and accept it in the best way as He accepts the deeds of His noble servants so that they may, through their lifestyle and deeds in this pilgrimage, be a role model for others for the rest of their lives and be rewarded for their love of and obedience to the household of the Prophet (A.S) and for preaching his mission.
Let’s hope that on the Day of Judgment when everyone of the people are called with his Imam, they (pilgrims) are called with the Ahlul-Bayt (A.S) and that those who are martyred in this way, they are, due to their sacrifices and the sufferings which they have gone through, resurrected with Hussein, peace be upon him and his friends. Verily, He is all Hearing, Ever Responsive.

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The Grand Ayatollah Sistani issued a statement following the horrific explosion in the Lebanese capital Beirut. The statement of the Supreme Religious Authority of World’s Shia Muslims reads:

In the name of God, The Most Compassionate, The Most Merciful

The Supreme Religious Authority in Najaf Ashraf expressed his deep sorrow and regret over the painful incident in the beloved city of Beirut after a terrible explosion in its port, which resulted in the death and disappearance of a large number of people and many wounded and injured, the homelessness of tens of thousands of citizens, widespread destruction and severe damage to the buildings and public properties in tragic and unprecedented scenes in recent decades.

In this way, we offer our most sincere condolences and sympathies to the honorable people of Lebanon in this great tragedy, and we ask God Almighty to grant them strength, patience and solidarity to overcome this great tribulation, and we invite the honorable believers and all the benefactors in the world to show solidarity with them in these difficult times and to help them in all possible ways to mitigate the effects of this great calamity.

We ask God Almighty to have great mercy on the victims and to grant patience and peace to their relatives, and to provide healing and health to the injured, as God is the Most Merciful.

16 Dhul-Hijjah, 1441 AH
The office of the Grand Ayatollah Sistani- Najaf Ashraf

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The Farewell Pilgrimage
Ten years after the migration (hijrah), the Messenger of Allah [peace and blessings be upon him and his Progeny] ordered to his close followers to call all the people in different places to join him in his last pilgrimage. On this pilgrimage he taught them how to perform the pilgrimage in a correct and unified form.

This was first time that the Muslims with this magnitude gathered in one place in the presence of their leader, the Messenger of Allah [s]. On his way to Makkah, more than seventy thousand people followed Prophet [s]. On the fourth day of Dhu’l-Hijjah more than one hundred thousand Muslims had entered Makkah.

Date

The date of this event was the 18th of Dhu’l-Hijjah of the year 10 AH (10 March 632 CE).

Location

After completing his last pilgrimage (Hajjatul-Wada’), Prophet [s] was leaving Makkah toward Madinah, where he and the crowd of people reached a place called Ghadir Khumm (which is close to today’s al-Juhfah).  It was a place where people from different provinces used to greet each other before taking different routes for their homes.

Revelation of Qur’anic Verse 5:67
In this place, the following verse of the Qur’an was revealed:

“O Apostle! Deliver what has been sent down to you from your Lord; and if you don’t do it, you have not delivered His message (at all); and Allah will protect you from the people …” (Qur’an 5:67)

The last sentence in the above verse indicates that the Prophet [s] was mindful of the reaction of his people in delivering that message but Allah informs him not to worry, for He will protect His Messenger from people.

The Sermon
Upon receiving the verse, the Prophet [s] stopped on that place (the pond of Khumm) which was extremely hot. Then he sent for all people who have been ahead in the way, to come back and waited until all pilgrims who fell behind, arrived and gathered. He ordered Salman [r] to use rocks and camel toolings to make a pulpit (minbar) so he could make his announcement. It was around noon time in the first of the Fall, and due to the extreme heat in that valley, people were wrapping their robes around their feet and legs, and were sitting around the pulpit, on the hot rocks.

On this day the Messenger of Allah [s] spent approximately five hours in this place; three hours of which he was on the pulpit. He recited nearly one hundred verses from The Glorious Quran, and for seventy three times reminded and warned people of their deeds and future. Then he gave them a long speech.

The following is a part of his speech which has been widely narrated by the Sunni traditionists:

Tradition of the Two Weighty Things (thaqalayn)

The Messenger of Allah [s] declared:

 “It seems the time approached when I shall be called away (by Allah) and I shall answer that call. I am leaving for you two precious things and if you adhere to them both,  you will never go astray after me. They are the Book of Allah and my Progeny, that is my Ahlul Bayt. The two shall never separate from each other until they come to me by the Pool (of Paradise).”

[See also: Hadith al-Thaqalayn: A Study of its tawatur]

Acknowledgement of Authority

Then the Messenger of Allah continued: 

“Do I not have more right over the believers than what they have over themselves?”  

People cried and answered: 

“Yes, O’ Messenger of God.”

Text (nass) of the DesignationThen followed the key sentence denoting the clear designation of ‘Ali as the leader of the Muslim ummah.  The Prophet [s] held up the hand of ‘Ali and said: 
“For whoever I am his Leader (mawla), ‘Ali is his Leader (mawla).”
The Prophet [s] continued:
“O’ God, love those who love him, and be hostile to those who are hostile to him.”
These were the key parts of the speech of the Prophet [s]. There are also more detailed versions of this sermon which are recorded by many Sunni authorities.

‘Coronation’ of Imam ‘Ali [a]
Revelation of Qur’anic Verse 5:3
Immediately after the Prophet [s] finished his speech, the following verse of the Qur’an was revealed:
“Today I have perfected your religion and completed my favour upon you, and I was satisfied that Islam be your religion.” (Qur’an 5:3)
The above verse clearly indicates that Islam without clearing up matter of leadership after Prophet [s] was not complete, and completion of religion was due to announcement of the Prophet’s immediate successor.

Hassan b. Thabit’s poetry
Immediately after the Prophet’s speech, Hassan b. Thabit, the Companion and poet of the Messenger of Allah [s], asked for his permission to compose a few verses of poetry about Imam ‘Ali [a] for the audience. The Prophet [s] said: “Say with the blessings of Allah”. Hassan stood up and said: “O’ people of Quraysh. I follow with my words what preceded and witnessed by the Messenger of Allah [s]. He then composed the following verses at the scene:

He calls them, (on) the day of Ghadir, their Prophet
In Khumm so hear (and heed) the Messenger’s call,
He said: “Who is your guide and leader? (mawlakum wa waliyyukum)”
They said, and there was no apparent blindness (clearly):
“Your God, our guide, and you are our leader
And you won’t find from among us, in this, any disobedient,”
He said to him: “Stand up O’ Ali, for I am
pleased to announce you Imam and guide after me (min ba’di imam(an) wa hadiy(an)),
So whomever I was his leader (mawla), then this is his leader (mawla)
So be to him supporters in truth and followers,”
There he prayed: “Allah! Be a friend and guide to his follower
And be, to the one who is Ali’s enemy, an enemy”

Oath of Allegiance
After his speech, the Messenger of Allah [s] asked everybody to give the oath of allegiance to ‘Ali [a] and congratulate him. Among those who did so was ‘Umar b. al-Khattab, who said:

“Well done Ibn Abi Talib! Today you became the Leader (mawla) of all believing men and women.”

Number of Companions in Ghadir Khumm
Allah ordered His Prophet [s] to inform the people of this designation at a time of crowded populous so that all could become the narrators of the tradition, while they exceeded a hundred thousand.

Narrated by Zayd b. Arqam: Abu al-Tufayl said: “I heard it from the Messenger of Allah [s], and there was no one (there) except that he saw him with his eyes and heard him with his ears.”

Revelation of Qur’anic Verse 70:1-3
Some Sunni commentators further report that the first three verses of the chapter of al-Ma’arij (70:1-3) were revealed when a dispute arose after the Prophet [s] reached Madinah. It is recorded that:

On the day of Ghadir the Messenger of Allah summoned the people toward ‘Ali and said: “Ali is the mawla of whom I am mawla.” The news spread quickly all over urban and rural areas. When Harith Ibn Nu’man al-Fahri (or Nadhr Ibn Harith according to another tradition) came to know of it, he rode his camel and came to Madinah and went to the Messenger of Allah [s] and said to him: “You commanded us to testify that there is no deity but Allah and that you are the Messenger of Allah. We obeyed you. You ordered us to perform the prayers five times a day and we obeyed. You ordered us to observe fasts during the month of Ramadhan and we obeyed. Then you commanded us to offer pilgrimage to Makkah and we obeyed. But you are not satisfied with all this and you raised your cousin by your hand and imposed him upon us as our master by saying `Ali is the mawla of whom I am mawla.’ Is this imposition from Allah or from you?” 

The Prophet [s] said : “By Allah who is the only deity! This is from Allah, the Mighty and the Glorious.”

On hearing this Harith turned back and proceeded towards his she-camel saying: “O Allah! If what Muhammad said is correct then fling on us a stone from the sky and subject us to severe pain and torture.” He had not reached his she-camel when Allah, who is above all defects, flung at him a stone which struck him on his head, penetrated his body and passed out through his lower body and left him dead. It was on this occasion that Allah, the exalted, caused to descend the following verses:

“A questioner questioned about the punishment to fall. For the disbelievers there is nothing to avert it, from Allah the Lord of the Ascent.” (70:1-3)

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New York, July 19, 2020 – An online meeting was organized on Saturday, July 11, 2020 to discuss the future plans of the Shia Islamic centers located around the northeastern seaboard and what these centers are contemplating with respect to the upcoming months of Muharram and Safar.

Following are the highlights of the meeting:

• The centers will conduct the Moharram commemorations while fully conforming with local, state and federal laws and recognize that doing so is also our duty as per Sharia.
• Majority of the centers are planning to conduct their programs with physical audience limited only to a minimum number of people allowed by local laws and necessary to organize and broadcast such events.
• The centers will attempt to conduct the programs within the physical confines of their facilities, to preserve the vitality and sanctity of these institutions for the community.
• The centers will continue to evaluate the situation as it evolves, with the ultimate goal of reopening our facilities but doing so with regard to guidelines from the Marjaiyyah as well as from local, state and federal authorities.

A video recording of this meeting can be viewed in an unlisted video here: https://youtu.be/wgEIbsNWI-4

Following individuals – listed alphabetically (A-Z) according to last name – were present:

Respected Brother Hasan Ali SIJNY Husssaini Hicksville, NY
Respected Brother Sultan Karam Ali Mehfil-e-ShahahayKhorasan, NJ
Recpected Hujjatul Islam Wal Muslimeen Sheikh Fadhel Al-Sahlani Imam Al-Khoei Islamic Center
Recpected Hujjatul Islam Wal Muslimeen Sheikh Mann Al-Sahlani Al-Ghadeer, NJ
Respected Brother Sarfaraz Haider Jafaria Center, CT
Respected Brother Shabeh Hayder Mehfil-e-ShahahayKhorasan, NJ
Respected Brother Dr. Aftab Husain Muslim Foundation MFI, NJ
Respected Brother Dr. Imdad Imam Al Fatema Islamic, Albany, NY

Recpected Hujjatul Islam Wal Muslimeen Sheikh Islami Imam Ali Islamic Center
Respected Brother Dr. Askari Jafri Jafaria center, CT
Respected Brother Dr. Moosa Jafri Batul Waliul Asr, NJ
Respected Brother Turab Jafri Al Fatema Islamic, Albany, NY
Respected Brother Mohamad Khako Khoja Jamaat, PA
Respected Brother Eshtesham Naqvi Zainabia, NJ
Respected Brother Nayyar Naqvi Jafaria Center, CT
Respected Brother Sarfaraz Naqvi Asthana Zahra, NJ
Recpected Hujjatul Islam Wal Muslimeen Syed Rayhan
Respected Brother Syed Ismail Razvi Imam Al khoei Islamic, NY
Respected Brother Dr. Manzoor Rizvi Pyame Aman
Respected Brother Rizwan Rizvi Imam Al Khoei Islamic, NY
Recpected Hujjatul Islam Wal Muslimeen Syed Rizwan Rizvi
Recpected Hujjatul Islam Wal Muslimeen Syed Tilmizul Hasnain Rizvi
Respected Brother Dr. Asad Sadiq Baitul Qaim, NJ
Recpected Hujjatul Islam Wal Muslimeen Sheikh Kadhem Sadiq Islamic center of Brooklyn
Respected Brother Dr. Parvez Shah Idara-e-Jafaria, DC
Respected Brother Mawlana Rohullah Wahidi Muhamadia Islamic center

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1- Many beneficial Hussein gatherings are broadcasted live on TV stations and on the internet, and religious and cultural centers and institutions should coordinate with good preachers and pioneers in this regard and must mobilize and urge the believers to listen to them and interact with them while they are in their places of residence or similar.

2- Home gatherings held at certain times of the night or day where attendance is restricted to family members and people in contact with them, and some useful Husseini speeches are heard in them, even through what is broadcasted directly on some satellite channels or via the internet. As for public gatherings, they must strictly adhere to health controls, by taking into account the social divergence between those present and the use of medical masks and other means to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus epidemic, with the number of attendees limited to what the relevant authorities allow, which might differ depending on whether it’s held in open or closed places as well as the country.

3- Spreading Ashura appearances on a large scale by raising black flags and banners in the
squares, streets, alleys, and so on from public places, taking into consideration not to violate
the sanctity of private property or others while abiding by the laws in force in the country. It
should include passages from the words of Imam Al-Hussein (peace be upon him) in his great

reformist renaissance, and the masterpieces of poetry and prose that were said in that tragedy. As for the foods that are known to be distributed on this occasion, the necessary health conditions must be taken into account in their preparation and distribution, even if this requires limitation to some dry foods and their delivery to the homes of believers in order to avoid gatherings when distributed. May Allah grant success to everyone for commemorating this important event and offer condolences to the master of the youth of the people of Paradise (may Allah’s prayers and peace be upon him).

9 Dhul Hijjah 1441 A.H.
The Office of al-Sayyid al-Sistani
The Holy City of Najaf

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• Eid ul-Adha Mubarak Friday, July 31st, 2020 Due to COVID-19, Eid prayers will be closed for general attendance. The prayers will, however, be broadcast on our website at the following time:9:30 am – Dua Nudbah 10:00 am – Eid Prayer

• Shahadat Al-Imam Mohammad Al-Baqir (AS) Majlis to commemorate the Martyrdom of Al-Imam Mohammad Al-Baqir (AS) Martyrdom of hadhrat Muslim ibn Aqeel & Departure of Imam Hussain (AS) from Makka Wednesday, July 29th 2020, at 8:31 pm with Salatul Maghrib

• Celebration of eid Al-Ghadir Saturday, August 8th 2020, at 8:20 pm with Salatul Maghrib.

• Celebration of Eid Al-Mubahila Thursday, August 13th 2020, at 8:13 pm with Salatul Maghrib

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The office of Grand Ayatollah Sistani – Najaf Ashraf

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The Supreme Religious Authority Office called on the Iraqi people to take more precautions and caution, while stressing the need to pay attention to the application of preventive measures.

This came during a statement issued this Saturday morning (13 / Shawwal / 1441 AH) corresponding to (6 June 2020). The statement is as follows:

Dear Iraqis,

In the name of God, The most Compassionate, The most Merciful

In these difficult days, when the number of Corona patients in various parts of Iraq, especially Baghdad, is increasing at an unprecedented rate, we once again invite you to be more careful and we emphasize to take the necessary precautionary measures suggested by the concerned authorities, such as avoiding gathering with others, keeping social distance, using masks and washing and disinfecting your hands.

According to the experts, the strict observance of such measures is effective in preventing the spread of this epidemic and reducing the number of patients, so the observance is very important and necessary and negligence is not permitted in this regard, especially since the country is suffering from the lack of facilities to provide medical care for the increasing number of patients who are being hospitalized every day.

Preventing the spread of this disease by using all potential and facilities in the current situation is the public responsibility of both citizens and officials, and everyone should be aware of this great responsibility and work together to overcome this difficult stage with minimum casualties and consequences.

It is important to note that medical and nursing staff have a great deal to do in treating and caring for their patients, and they and their families suffer so much that few people can understand it. They risk their lives in this way, while the number of infected people among them has increased, so everyone should try to reduce their pain and suffering by insisting on taking preventive measures against the virus so that the number of patients does not double and makes them suffer from additional problems and increases the difficulty of their tasks.

In this way, we respectfully tell them that we are so proud of their hard works, and we appreciate their continuous efforts and great sacrifices in serving the people and performing their religious, national and human duties, and we ask God Almighty to protect them and reward them in the best way and may goodness and health and blessings be upon them. We also ask God Almighty to provide immediate healing for the patients and to remove calamity and disease from everyone as God is the One who most grants and is the Best Hearer.

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Grab and Go Iftar
Daily Distribution for the Month of Ramadan
7:00 PM To 7:45 PM

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Jamaica NY 11435

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Imam Al-Khoei Islamic Center of New York is immensely grateful to the medical staff and hospital personnel in our city for their tireless efforts and for enduring through the dangerous circumstances of COVID 19.

We were blessed today to show them a small token of our appreciation by bringing lunch to the staff at Jamaica Hospital. May Allah SWT give all those at the front lines the strength and perseverance necessary to overcome this calamity. We pray for the speedy recovery of the ailing and for the safety and health of everyone.

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In The Name of Allah The Beneficent The Merciful
To the office of the Grand Religious Authority his Eminence Al-Sayed Al-Sistani (may Allah prolong his life),
Assalamu ‘alykum wa rahmat’llahi wa barakatuh

The Office of Al-Sayed Al-Sistani

The Holy City of Najaf

Sha’ban 3, 1441 A.H.

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We are receiving numerous calls daily from Momineen and Mominaat in regard to COVID-19 (Corona Virus). We declare that Imam Al-Khoei Foundation will keep open the Islamic Center and the School as well until and unless instructed by the Health Department or the Board of Education.
We have taken all necessary measures to keep our building, classrooms, staff all visitors/congregants safe from bacteria or virus. We have instructed all concerned staff and have posted safety instruction material.
We pray that May Allah (SWT) protect all humanity from this disease.

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We are receiving numerous calls daily from Momineen and Mominaat in regard to COVID-19 (Corona Virus). We declare that Imam Al-Khoei Foundation will keep open the Islamic Center and the School as well until and unless instructed by the Health Department or the Board of Education.
We have taken all necessary measures to keep our building, classrooms, staff all visitors/congregants safe from bacteria or virus. We have instructed all concerned staff and have posted safety instruction material.
We pray that May Allah (SWT) protect all humanity from this disease.

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تجربة

سيعقد مجلس الفاتحة عصر الاحد 

March 22, 2018      12:30pm -2:00 pm

United Nations Church Center

777 UN Plaza, New York, NY

Our presentation for the United Nations Commission on Status of Women UNCSW focuses on an Alternative Approach for Empowering Women and Girls in Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention through innovative community agricultural practices. Our approach is called a Restorative Rural Agricultural Development (RRAD). The programme focuses on women and girls’ leadership for rebuilding communities through healing and engagement combined with agricultural practices that comprise a purpose of fostering sustainable and resilient communities for an enduring peace.

Restorative rural agricultural development builds from the necessity for healing and for rebuilding of relationships, communities and societies after conflict, violence and extreme poverty. Its goals are transformational with objectives of community reconciliation, sustainability, and resilience.

Draft Agenda

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