Posted on May 9th, 2014 · Filed under MYF Latest News, MYF News, MYF Projects
First Jummah 12.15pm – 12.45pm
Second Jummah 1.15pm – 1.45pm
Jammat Prayer Times May 2014
Fajr 4.00.am
Dhur 1.30pm
Asr 6:00pm
Maghrib 5 Mins after adhaan
Isha Combined with Maghrib
Sahih Bukhari Volume 002, Book 013, Hadith Number 006
Narated By Abu Huraira : Allah’s Apostle (p.b.u.h) said, “Any person who takes a bath on Friday like the bath of Janaba and then goes for the prayer (in the first hour i.e. early), it is as if he had sacrificed a camel (in Allah’s cause); and whoever goes in the second hour it is as if he had sacrificed a cow; and whoever goes in the third hour, then it is as if he had sacrificed a horned ram; and if one goes in the fourth hour, then it is as if he had sacrificed a hen; and whoever goes in the fifth hour then it is as if he had offered an egg. When the Imam comes out (i.e. starts delivering the Khutba), the angels present themselves to listen to the Khutba.”
Posted on May 8th, 2014 · Filed under MYF Projects
We are raising funds for our saturday family Iftaar’s x5 during the blessed month of Ramadan. Our aim is to feed up to 450 brothers and sisters every saturday night during Ramadan. This will include – Dates, milk, juice and chicken & rice.
Our Target for this project is £1400 for every saturday
Brothers & Sisters this is an opportunity to gain great reward in contributing towards this noble project. You can pay in full or contribute towards our target figure for this particular project. Please contact the office for further details.
True believer, is The Generous One
One of the door that Allah has opened to His slaves to gain big rewards in the month Ramadan is through sadaqa (giving charity/alms). Islam always advise it’s followers to give plenty of charities, especially during the month Ramadan. And that supposes to be the manner of believers; generous. Allah and His messenger ordered, even gave example to the followers of Islam to be a generous and open-handed person. Know that generosity is one of the attribute of Allah the Exalted, as revealed in hadith below:
إن الله تعالى جواد يحب الجود ويحب معالي الأخلاق ويكره سفسافها
“Indeed, Allah the Exalted is the Giver, He love generosity and noble manners, He detest bad manners.” (Narrated by Al Baihaqi, classed sahih by Al Albani in ‘Shahihul Jami’, 1744)
In this hadith, we can infer that stinginess and tight-fisted are bad manners and are not the characteristic of manner of a true believer. Just as begging for alms is not the characteristic of a believer. But a believer is the open handed person, a lavish giver.
The messenger of Allah -peace and prayer of Allah be upon him- said,
اليد العليا خير من اليد السفلى واليد العليا هي المنفقة واليد السفلى هي السائلة
“Upper hand is better than the lower hand. The upper hand is the hand of a giver, and the lower hand is the hand of a beggar.” (Narrated by Bukhari in hadith no. 1429, Muslim in hadith no. 1033)
Besides that, if a generous character is supported by a deep understanding in religious knowledge, thus the owner has joined between two characters; knowledgeable, and generous, that will be the highest position ever possessed by the slave of Allah. The messenger of Allah -peace and prayer of Allah be upon him- said:
إنَّما الدنيا لأربعة نفر: عبد رزقه الله مالاً وعلماً فهو يتقي فيه ربه ويصل فيه رحمه، ويعلم لله فيه حقاً فهذا بأفضل المنازل
“The world is only for four persons: A slave whom Allah provides with wealth and knowledge, so he has Taqwa of his Lord with it, nurtures the ties of kinship with it, and he knows that Allah has a right in it. So this is the most virtuous rank.” (Narrated by Tirmidhi, no.2325, he said: “Hasan sahih”)
Posted on May 7th, 2014 · Filed under MYF News
PROJECT ONE: Daily Iftaar during the blessed month of Ramadan to feed between 100 – 200 brothers & sisters.
It’s very important that we prepare for the blessed month of Ramadan. Help support our noble projects and please donate for the sake of Allah!
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “Every Muslim has to give in charity.” The people then asked: “(But what) if someone has nothing to give, what should he do?” The Prophet replied: “He should work with his hands and benefit himself and also give in charity (from what he earns).” The people further asked: “If he cannot find even that?” He replied: “He should help the needy who appeal for help.” Then the people asked: “If he cannot do (even) that?” The Prophet said finally: “Then he should perform good deeds and keep away from evil deeds, and that will be regarded as charitable deeds.” – Sahih Al-Bukhari, Volume 2, Hadith 524
Please donate generously either on-line via Paypal or call the office for more details on how to donate to our Ramadan Projects.
Posted on May 7th, 2014 · Filed under MYF Latest News
The Mutual rivalry for piling up of worldly things diverts you. (Qur’an 102: 1)
Once, after having received a handsome sum of money, I rushed to the bookstore with the intention of buying a copy of every book I could get my hands on; the enthusiasm of the moment overwhelmed me. I filled the shelves of my wall with books from many of the sciences. The topics included Islamic jurisprudence, sociology, and books on general knowledge. I wanted to begin to read, but I didn’t
Know how to go about choosing a starting point. I found that different books in the same science tended to overlap each other. I found others to contain little of significance. I consulted some eminent scholars and asked them how I should go about studying. They guided me to a way that has proven to be successful. They suggested that I read only the main reference books in each Islamic science and that I study them in depth. All other books, they said, I should leave alone, except when research on a specific issue calls for going to a number of books. I was very pleased with the results; I felt more organized and comfortable in following their simple yet sensible advice.
The mutual rivalry for piling up of worldly things diverts you, until you visit the graves [i.e. till you die]. (Qur ‘an 102: 1-2)
There are some students who go to the extreme of searching for rare manuscripts. They are always gathering copies of rare books, yet you will find that most of them have not even completely read the most important reference books in the Islamic sciences. One person I know was sad that he couldn’t get a copy of the commentary of Muqaatil ibn Sulaiman, and yet he hadn’t even completely read the explanation of Ibn Katheer!
And there are among them [Jews] unlettered people, who know not the Book, but they trust upon false desires and they but guess. (Qur ‘an 2: 78)
Never pursue minor issues when more important ones should be dealt with first. Whoever does not know his purpose will have a long and tiring journey that leads to nowhere.
Posted on May 5th, 2014 · Filed under MYF Latest News, MYF News, MYF Projects
Asalamu’ Alaikum Brothers & Sisters,
With less than 10 weeks before the blessed month of Ramadan, the MYF has begun its fund raising to ensure our Ramadan Projects are successful & we can cope with the number of people who will in shaa Allah attend the MYF for Iftaar, Suhoor, Taraweeh & Itikaaf etc.
Please donate generously, contact the office to make your donation or donate directly from our website on-line.
“The shade of the believer on the Day of Judgemet will be his charity”
Posted on May 5th, 2014 · Filed under International News, MYF News, MYF Projects
One famous hoopoe (Hudhud), from the world of birds, knew its Lord. Allah says of Sulayman (May peace is upon him):
He inspected the birds, and said: `What is the matter that I see not the hoopoe? Or is he among the absentees?’ ‘I will surely punish him with a severe torment, or slaughter him, unless he brings me a clear reason. ‘But the hoopoe stayed not long, he [came up and] said: `I have grasped [the knowledge of a thing] which you have not grasped and I have come to you f from Saba ‘ [Sheba] with true news. I found a woman ruling over them, and she has been given all things that could be possessed by any ruler of the earth, and she has a great throne. 1 found her and her people worshipping the sun instead of Allah, and Satan has made their deeds ,fair-seeming to them, and has barred them from [Allah s] Way, so they have no guidance. ‘Al-La [this word has two interpretations] (a) [Satan has barred them from Allah’s Way] so that they do not worship [prostrate before] Allah, or (b) So that they may worship [prostrate before] Allah, Who brings to light what is hidden in the heavens and the earth, and knows what you conceal and what you reveal. Allah, none has the right to be worshipped but Him, the Lord of the Supreme Throne! Sulayman said: we shall see whether you speak the truth or you are [one] of the liars. Go you with this letter of mine, and deliver it to them, then draw hack from them, and see what [answer] they return. (Qur’an 27. 20-28) Read more…
Posted on May 2nd, 2014 · Filed under International News, MYF Latest News, MYF News, UK News
When the wind blows violently and the thunder roars and darkness permeates the sky, man’s inherent need to turn to Allah for help awakes from its slumber.
Then comes a stormy wind and the waves come to them from all sides, and they think that they are encircled therein, they invoke Allah, making their Faith pure for Him Alone… (Qur’an 10: 22) Read more…
Posted on May 1st, 2014 · Filed under International News, MYF Latest News, MYF News
I used to give the Friday sermon in the city of Abha. Most of my sermons dealt with different aspects of the Prophet’s life, and this became something of a specialty with me and was something with which I felt comfortable. Somebody had asked me to give a sermon about the increasing tendency of extravagant dowries. I was loath to comply with this request because I felt more comfortable in speaking about the biography of the Prophet (bpuh). Nevertheless, I gave an impromptu sermon on the requested topic. I quoted verses from the Qur’an and sayings of the Messenger of Allah (bpuh). I was covering the topic in a desultory manner, and as I was speaking, I felt the sweat trickle down my forehead. After my sermon was over, I felt that I had done a very poor job in speaking about the subject, and so I resolved to stick to what I excelled at. Read more…