“Inna Lillah wa inna ilayhi raji´oun” (To Allah we belong, and to Him is our return)Holy Qur’an 2:156
Imam Warith Deen Mohammed
October 30, 1933 – September 9, 2008
We received word that our leader Imam Warith Deen Mohammed passed away on September 9, 2008. The news is a shock to all of us under his leadership, however, we know that we live by Allah’s will and we die by Allah’s will. Remember that Imam Mohammed has provided brilliant leadership, and in that sense, he lived among us. It is now up to us to follow his lead.
Allah revealed in the Holy Qur’an, in chapter 3, verse 144, that “Muhammad is no more than a messenger: many were the messengers that passed away before him. If he died or were slain, will ye then turn back on your heels? If any did turn back on his heels, not the least harm will he do to Allah; but Allah (on the other hand) will swiftly reward those who (serve Him) with gratitude.”
This verse was recalled by Abu Bakr when the Messenger of Allah died, to remind people that Allah, whose message the prophet brought, lives forever, and that as mere humans, we all die, so the worship is for Allah alone.
Chapter 3, verse 145 continues, “Nor can a soul die except by Allah´s leave, the term being fixed as by writing. If any do desire a reward in this life, We shall give it to him; and if any do desire a reward in the Hereafter, We shall give it to him. And swiftly shall We reward those that (serve us with) gratitude.”
Please join us in making the following Du´a: "Oh Allah, We pray for strength and patience for the entire family of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, as they deal with this enormous loss that has affected us all. We pray that you bring ease to the sorrow that we are all sharing during this time. We ask that you bless this community to be strong, to grow further in our faith and that we increase our service to you Allah. Ameen"
For more information on Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, see
Is Ramadan Becoming Commercialized? A few years ago, I wrote an article here about the many benefits of Ramadan. I mentioned that the spiritual focus of the month stands in contrast to the... z.about.comTue, 9 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EST
Welcome Ramadan! The observance of the holy month of Ramadan begins on Monday in most parts of the world. Please check within your local community for information about the start of... z.about.comTue, 9 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EST
Praying On Time Many Muslims, myself included, sometimes miss prayers due to forgetfulness or neglect. We get busy with other things, and think that we´ll pray as soon as we´re done. ... z.about.comTue, 9 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EST
Muslim Baby Names Every so often, I hear a Muslim name that I´ve never heard before. This week, it was the boy´s name `Louay.` I´m still not sure what the name... z.about.comTue, 9 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EST
Starting Ramadan Together? When Ramadan begins next month, will it possibly begin on the same day for everyone? Scholars and communities around the world continue to debate over how to determine the... z.about.comTue, 9 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EST
Counting Down to Ramadan Saturday is the first day of Sha´ban, a reminder that the month of Ramadan is coming sooner than we realize! Expected to begin around September 1st, Ramadan is the... z.about.comTue, 9 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EST
Solar Eclipse Friday (1 August 2008) A solar eclipse is expected to occur on Friday, the first one in two years. The full eclipse will be visible from the very northern regions of the world,... z.about.comTue, 9 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EST
Canada´s Arctic Muslims buy land for town´s first mosque Two empty, snow-covered lots in the small town of Inuvik, in Canada´s Northwest Territoritories, could soon be home to Canada´s most northerly mosque. The Muslim association in the Arctic town of 3,500 recently purchased the lots, after three years of fundraising.`It´s suited for a mosque or for a church or for a religious place,` association president Said Daher told CBC News in an interview.For the past eight years, Inuvik´s Muslims have prayed in a converted one-bedroom trailer. But space in the makeshift mosque is getting tight - Friday prayers can attract up to 25 people. By comparison, Daher said the proposed mosque will hold up to 100 people, and have space for activities beyond prayer.There are no current statistics on the number of Muslims in Inuvik, but census data from 2001 show 45 Muslims in the community that year. The Northwest Territories had 175 Muslims in the 2001 census. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be on him) said, `Wherever you may be when the time for prayer comes, you may pray in that place because the whole earth is a mosque.`Go to article... infinit.netWed, 2 Apr 2008 07:34:00 GMT
Jordan´s Queen Using ´YouTube´ to Change Minds About the Middle East Queen Rania of Jordan has launched an official YouTube page in an effort to dispel stereotypes of the Arab and Muslim world.Do all Arabs hate Americans? Can Arab women work? Are there any YouTubers in Jordan? The queen said questions like that are what she seeks to address. `In a world where it´s so easy to connect to one another, we still remain very much disconnected. There´s a whole world of wonder out there that we cannot appreciate with stereotypes, so it´s important for all of us to join forces, come together, and try to bring down those misconceptions,` she said in her YouTube posting.`I want people to know the real Arab world -- to see it unedited, unscripted and unfiltered -- to see the personal side of my region -- to know the places and faces and rituals and culture that shape the part of the world I call home,` she said in her first official YouTube clip.Go to article... infinit.netTue, 1 Apr 2008 20:23:00 GMT
Dutch YouTubers disassociate themselves from Quran-Bashing Film ´Fitna´ Dutch people eager to dissociate themselves from the anti-Quran film Fitna have taken to the web to apologize for the controversial video.Hundreds of Dutch citizens have uploaded videos to YouTube showing themselves holding signs with apologies for the film. In other anti-Fitna clips, the subjects simply say the words, `I´m sorry.`Fitna, a 17-minute film by Dutch politician Geert Wilders, juxtaposes passages from the Islamic holy book with graphic footage of terrorist attacks in the United States and Europe. In one scene, the sound of paper ripping can be seen as a reader pages through the Quran. Go to article... infinit.netMon, 31 Mar 2008 17:26:00 GMT
Featured Audio
Jumuah (August 22, 2008) A Jumuah khutbah by Imam Khalil A. Akbar (August 22, 2008)
First Aired: 8/22/2008
Suratal Hujarat (The Inner Apartments) Part 1 A Ta`aleem lecture about Surah 49, Al-Hujarat(The Inner Apartments) by Imam Khalil A. Akbar relating to Muslim Manners. (August 3, 2008)
First Aired: 8/3/2008
Muslim Manners A Jumuah khutbah by Imam Khalil A. Akbar (August 8, 2008)
First Aired: 8/8/2008
Suratal Hujarat (The Inner Apartments) Part 2 In this Ta`aleem lecture Imam Khalil A. Akbar continues a discussion about Surah 49, Al-Hujurat(The Inner Apartments). (August 10, 2008)
First Aired: 8/10/2008
Jumuah (August 15, 2008) A Jumuah khutbah by Sheikh Nurideen Durkee (August 15, 2008)
First Aired: 8/15/2008
A Justly Balanced Community A Jumuah khutbah by Imam Khalil A. Akbar
