Yearly Archives: 2014

MYF Presents Qiyam Ul-Layl for boys only from the ages 11+

myfQiyam Ul-Layl for boys Friday 11th July 2014

We are very pleased to announce Qiyam Ul-Layl for boys at the MYF.

It’s here again! Our Qiyam program has always proved to be very popular in the community, in bringing our sisters together and it is of benefit on so many levels due to the well structured program the event offers.

Program begins with a reminder at 8pm, followed by Iftar & Maghrib. Before Isha we will have a series of activities including: Tafseer of the Quran, Islamic quiz & Islamic reminders.

Finally Taraweeh to complete the evenings activities.

Please come and join us as it’s a very positive Islamic atmosphere in the blessed month of Ramadan that is beneficial to all who attend.

If you embrace Islam, there is no reason for you to be sad

Miserable are those souls that are ignorant of Islam or that know Islam but have not been guided to it. Today, Muslims need a slogan or advertisement to be broadcast worldwide, for Islam is a great message that must be conveyed to the masses. The words of this slogan need to be clear, concise, and inviting because the happiness of humanity as a whole lies in this true Religion.

And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him…. (Qur’an 3: 85) Read more…

You are doing well if you are healthy and have enough food

In the year 1400 Hijri, I participated in a campaign to propagate Islam, close to the border of Yemen. I temporarily left the camp we were staying in, intending to go with one of my professors to Abha. On the way back I was upset because he was driving his car at a very high speed. I pleaded with him to slow down, but it seemed that this only had the effect of goading him on to go faster. It was raining that night, yet he continued to drive recklessly. We ended up in a valley that was filling with water. At first the water reached a level only slightly above our tires. As we reached the middle of the valley, though, the situation got worse as water started to flow into our vehicle. We left the car and with much difficulty we managed to reach the edge of the valley. We were stuck there all night without food, drink, and more importantly, because we were wet, without blankets. We were contented and thankful for our situation though, because when the flood had overwhelmed us we had expected to die. And so we were thankful just to be alive. In the early morning somebody came and took us to safety. I am reminded by this incident of a story that took place in World War II. An American ship was hit by a missile and as a result began to sink. The captain was stranded for thirteen days with only water and bread to nourish him. He was later asked whether there was a moral that he took away with him from his experience. He said, “Something important that I took away with me from this experience is that if a person is healthy and has bread and water, he has the whole world with him.” Read more…

Stop to reflect

Do not be sad: for sickness is a transient state of being; the sin can be forgiven; the debt will be repaid; the captive will be released; the beloved one who is abroad will return; the sinner will repent; and the poor will be increased in their wealth.

Do not be sad, for do you not see how the black clouds disperse and the violent winds subside? Your hardships will be followed by comfort and your future is bright.

Do not be sad, for the blaze of the sun is extinguished by luxuriant shade; the thirst of noon is refreshed by fresh water; the pangs of hunger find relief in warm bread; and the anxiety of sleeplessness is followed by calm repose; the pains of sickness are soon forgotten after the return of health. It is only upon you to forbear for a short time and to be patient for a few moments.

Do not be sad, for even doctors, wise men, scholars, and poets are weak and unable to defy or change that which has been decreed. Ali ibn Jabla said:
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Ramadan Reminder

The Messenger of Allah (may Allah bless him and grant him peace) addressed his companions on the last day of Sha`ban, saying, “Oh people! A great month has come over you; a blessed month; a month in which is a night better than a thousand months; month in which Allah has made it compulsory upon you to fast by day, and voluntary to pray by night. Whoever draws nearer (to Allah) by performing any of the (optional) good deeds in (this month) shall receive the same reward as performing an obligatory deed at any other time, and whoever discharges an obligatory deed in (this month) shall receive the reward of performing seventy obligations at any other time. It is the month of patience, and the reward of patience is Heaven. It is the month of charity, and a month in which a believer’s sustenance is increased. Whoever gives food to a fasting person to break his fast, shall have his sins forgiven, and he will be saved from the Fire of Hell, and he shall have the same reward as the fasting person, without his reward being diminished at all.” [Narrated by Ibn Khuzaymah]

Ramadan Activities at the MYF

Asalamu’ Alaikum Brothers & Sisters,

Ramadan is here Alhamdulilah! I’d like to take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful Ramadan. The MYF has many activities throughout the whole month. Let’s make this Ramadan the best yet!Ramadan 2014

Please read through the activities we have to offer and join us every in shaa Allah for our full Iftaar’s and Taraweeh Prayers.

Daily Programme

  •  Iftaar Refreshments for all of Ramadhan
  • Isha (then Taraweeh) will take place at the following times: (Weeks begin Monday)
  • 1st week 11:00pm
  • 2nd week 11:00pm
  • 3rd week 10:50pm
  • 4th week 10:45pm
  • Tajweed lesson aftar asr

Saturday Programme

  • Short pre-Maghrib talks in English by local speakers (One hour before maghrib)
  • Islamic Quiz (with prizes for winners)
  • Iftar (full) meal Youth Programme
  • Girls Qiyam ul Layl (11-16year olds): Thursday 10th July 2014
  • Boys Qiyam ul Layl (11-16year olds): Friday 11th July 2014

Last 10 Days Programme

  • Itikhaf
  • Tahajjud
  •  Suhoor
  • 27th Night Programme

Fitrana (Zakat ul Fitr) to be paid before Eid Salat (prayer), it is: £4.00 (per family member)

Eid Prayer at 8:00am and 10:30am

EID PARTY ON SATURDAY 02/08/2014 2:00PM

Ramadan at the MYF

timetable

Daily Programme

  •  Iftaar Refreshments for all of Ramadhan
  • Isha (then Taraweeh) will take place at the following times: (Weeks begin Monday)
  • 1st week 11:00pm
  • 2nd week 11:00pm
  • 3rd week 10:50pm
  • 4th week 10:45pm
  • Tajweed lesson aftar asr

Saturday Programme

  • Short pre-Maghrib talks in English by local speakers (One hour before maghrib)
  • Islamic Quiz (with prizes for winners)
  • Iftar (full) meal Youth Programme
  • Girls Qiyam ul Layl (11-16year olds): Thursday 10th July 2014
  • Boys Qiyam ul Layl (11-16year olds): Friday 11th July 2014

Last 10 Days Programme

  • Itikhaf
  • Tahajjud
  •  Suhoor
  • 27th Night Programme

Fitrana (Zakat ul Fitr) to be paid before Eid Salat (prayer), it is: £4.00 (per family member)

Eid Prayer at 8:00am and 10:30am

EID PARTY ON SATURDAY 02/08/2014 2:00PM

Ramadan Fast Approaching!

Asalamu’ Alaikum Brothers & Sisters,

I’m sure your all looking forward to the blessed month of Ramadan which is fast approaching. We very busy in our preparation and would like to take this opportunity to remind you all of the projects we are fund raising for. Please take this opportunity to be part of this nobel cause.

MYF Projects

We have 4 Projects we are fund raising for:

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.

PROJECT 2:

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 Read more…

Pause to think about hardships

Do not be sad, for sadness will weaken your determination and the quality of your worship. One of the offshoots of depression is that it often causes one to be pessimistic, to find blame in everyone, including — and we seek refuge in Allah – Allah Himself.

Do not be sad, for sadness, grief, and anxiety are the roots of mental problems, the sources of stress.
Do not be sad, for you have with you the Qur’an, supplication, remembrance, and prayer. You can lighten the load of your anxiety by giving others, doing well, and being productive. Read more…