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06 Eid Message - Shabbir Mohammed

07 Eid Message - Prime Minister Rt Hon John Key

08 Eid Message - David Shearer

09 Eid Message - Dr. Anwarul Ghan

10 Eid Message - Auckland Mayor Len Brown

11 Eid Messahe - Ibrar Sheikh

12 Eid Message - Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi

13 Last Sprint Keep Motivated in Ramadhan

15 The Meaning Of Islam

16 The Spiritual and Health Benefits of Ramadan Fasting

17 Tips for a Healthier Ramadan

18 The Scientific Miracle In The Holy Quran

19 Belief in God

20 Things you can do on the Night of Power

22 Why Do Muslims Celebrate Eid

23 Eid-ul-Fitr

24 Marridge in Islam

25 What is the status of Women in Islam

26 Kiwi families need help too

28 The punishment of not giving Zakat

30 HAJJ Guide

32 Patience - A great virtue to live by

33 How to offer Eid Prayer

34 Funeral Prayer - Salatul Janazah

35 Janaza waqf fund established

36 Forgiveness for all your previous sins

40 Mehndi or Henna

42 History of ZamZam Water

44 What is Hajj

45 Auckland Eid Day 2013

48 FEATURE STORY - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

56 The Prophet Muhammad’s Last Sermon

57 Message from Nazmin Ali Shabbir / Seviyan Recipe

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Publisher / Creative Designer Shabbir Mohammed

Eid is a major Muslim festival that is always greatly anticipated around the world by the diverse MuslimDiaspora.

It marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting during which Muslims all over the world fast everyday from dawn to dusk for the entire month to seek religious and spiritual benefit. This special monthis also a time for perservearence, compassion, calm, peace, self discipline, feeding the poor and needy andgiving charity.

Eid is celebrated to rejoice the successful end of the trials of the fasting month. Muslims in Auckland celebrate Eid in style ensuring all religious and traditional customary principals attached with it are implemented and practiced.

The Eid magazine is published to bring about greater awareness surrounding the festival and the religion of Islam to all people. It is also a channel for our advertisers to reach out to a very important section of the community as Eid magazine appeals to the vast majority of the moderate muslims as wellas other ethnic peoples. It strives to inform its readers with articles on contemporary subjects relating toEid and the religion of Islam.

I Take this opportunity to thank each and everyone of you who supported me in publishing the NewZealand Eid Magazine 2013.

Special thanks to all the business community of Auckland who recognised the importance of this ventureand supported my initiative by advertising in the magazine and making the publication a success.

I also wish to thank the Prime Minister Rt Hon John Key, Mr. David Shearer, Dr. Anwarul Ghan, Mr. LenBrown, Mr. Ibrar Sheikh and Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi for their letters of special messages on the celebrationof the auspicious occasion of Eid to our people.

I also wish to thank my staff at Graphic Icon Ltd, my wife Nazmin, my children Naeema, Shazil and Nabeelwho worked tirelessly alongside me with editing, designing and publishing.

In addition, I wish to acknowledge the sources of some of the articles and accept that these have been uploaded from authentic internet sites or derived from authentic books and are not my own writing however, I stand by the messages these articles contain and am proud to be able to share this with NewZealanders.

My thanks to all you readers as well. You are the wonderful people for whom the magazine was published. I take this opportunity to concede this being my first publication of such importance, I may have lacked inyour expectations. Please feel free to send me a feedback in the hope of helping me improve in bringingyou an even more exciting, fantastic publication next year.

May Allah Shower his blessings upon all.

Shabbir MohammedPhone: 09 263 0182 | Mobile: 021 14 16 19 0 | [email protected]

Message from the Prime Minister

Rt Hon John Key

Message for Eid al-Fitr

Eid Saeed. Best wishes in marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

I hope you take the time to celebrate this important occasion with your friends and family.

The Eid al-Fitr festival is a wonderful opportunity to reaffirm your faith and what this means to

you.

New Zealand is made up of many vibrant and multi-cultural faiths, and we embrace this

diversity. I thank you for the valuable contribution that you make to our country. I know that our

country is richer for it.

I wish you many happy returns, and hope you enjoy this year’s celebrations.

All the best

Rt Hon John KeyPRIME MINISTER

Wishing You All A Truely Happy And Blessed Eid


Message from the Leader of the New Zealand Labour Party

David Shearer

Ramadan Mubarak Message

The Holy Month of Ramadan is once again upon us. I want to acknowledge the Muslim community of

New Zealand and offer them our best wishes for this holy month. I trust your month long focus on

fasting, spiritual reflection, abstinence; prayers and personal evaluation against the teaching of the

Qur’an will be successful and rewarding.

I have lived and worked in the Middle East amongst Muslim communities and have developed a

personal appreciation of their faith and stoicism. Many Muslims also live in my electorate of Mt Albert.

The major mosque in Auckland is also nearby. I especially send greetings to those in my electorate and

thank them for their support and encouragement over the years.

I ask you to remember, in your prayers, those vulnerable and less fortunate members of our community

who can see no ready solutions or exit from their predicament.

The rituals of daily fasting for a whole month will of course make demands of all those who participate.

I wish all the best to those who are dedicating the next month to spiritual and personal growth.

The intense focus on our spirituality provides a special satisfaction for the individual, family and

community. At the end of the month you will celebrate Eid al-Fitr, expected to fall on Thursday 9 August,

depending on the sighting of the new moon. I look forward to celebrating with my Muslim friends on this

day. I know the Muslim community will mark the occasion with joy and celebration, whether it is in a

large gathering such as the event at Eden Park last year or in your own homes.

Once again let me wish you all a joyous Ramadan, a month of blessings, full of forgiveness and

guidance for you and your family.

Wishing that Allah always blesses your family with smiles, happiness and togetherness.

Ramadan Mubarak.

Message from the President of FIANZ

Dr Anwarul Ghan

In the name of Allah The Benificent, The Merciful. May His peace and blessing be upon Muhammad (SAW), hisfamily, companions and all the good people until the Day of Judgment.

On this occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadhan, I am most pleased to express my heartiest Ramadhan Mubarakto the Muslim community in New Zealand.

Once again, we thank and praise Allah Almighty for offering us yet another opportunity to fast in this blessedmonth, perform pious deeds and to receive His Mercy and Bounty. May Allah SWT accept our fasting and gooddeeds.

For Muslims all over the world, the Holy Month of Ramadan is of very special importance. It is observed throughoutthe Muslim world with all sanctity and reverence that it demands. It is a time for extra worship and reflection andbrotherhood. It inculcates patience, perseverance and everything good about the society.

If we observed the fasting with sincerity and dedication, it is sure to instill discipline and steadfastness in us that willkeep us on the straight path for the next 11 months of the year. This month has been declared sacred in the HolyQuran wherein Allah Almighty says:

“O you who believe, fasting is prescribed on you as it was prescribed to those before you so that you may becomepious.” (Chapter 2 Verse 183). “The prescribed fasting is for a fixed number of days, but whoso among you is sick or ona journey, shall fast the same number of other days; and for those who are able to fast only with great difficulty, isexpiation - the feeding of a poor man. And who so does well of his own accord it is better for him. And fasting isgood for you, if you only knew”. (Chapter 2 Verse 185).

The month of Ramadhan is also about doing good work for society. Muslims are enjoined to do good for their fellow human beings regardless of their faith. Helping the poor and the indigent, bringing relief to the needy andorphans, providing safety for weak members of the society are but few examples of good work. During this special time, we should also remember our brethrens who suffers from war and persecution and othercalamities in this world and sincerely supplicate to Almighty Allah to eradicate their sufferings and bless them withpeace and goodness in their life.

Together with our families and friends, let us seize this golden opportunity from the blessed month of Ramadan to improve ourselves spiritually and socially and work towards creating a united, compassionate and justsociety and interact with our fellow New Zealanders to share the beauty of this blessed month and Islam.

May Allah SWT accept our fastings and bless us all. May He also keep us united and on the right path. Please remember me in your Duas.

Eid Mubarak.


Message from the Mayor of Auckland

Len Brown

It is honour to wish you and your families well as we celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadhan.

This is an important for Muslims in Auckland and around the world as the much anticipated Eid ul-Fitr

arrives, It is a time for people to come together, celebrate their faith and strengthen the bonds between

our cultures.

Auckland’s eclectic blend of people and communities is one of our greatest strengths. Our mix of

ethnicities and backgrounds gives Auckland a vibrancy, energy and diversity that is second to none.

Our challenge - and our opportunity - is to learn from each other and and learn about each other, so

we can build on these foundations as we work together towards becoming the world’s most liveable

city.

Islamic events, such as Ramadhan and Eid ul-Fitr are important dates in our shared cultural calendar.

Learning and encouraging each other’s beliefs, traditions and cultures, and sharing our community

celebrations are an integral part of Auckland’s vision. Eid, as a day to demonstrate compassion and

humanity to your neighbours and to involve all around you in celebrations, is a wonderful and welcome

part of this.

On behalf of all Aucklanders, I wish you all a happy Eid.

Len BrownMAYOR OF AUCKLAND

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR OF AUCKLANDAuckland Town Hall, 303 Queen St, Auckland 1010, New ZealandPrivate Bag 92300, Wellesley St, Auckland 1142, New ZealandT: +64 9 3010101

Message from the President of South Auckland Muslim Association

Ibrar Sheikh

Assalaamu Alaikum. ‘Eid Mubarak!

All praises are due to Allah Almighty alone, who has made it possible for us to fast and enjoy the fruits of yet

another Blessed month of Ramadan. My Darood and Salaam upon our beloved Messenger, Muhammad

(Sallalahi Alaihi Wasalam). As we celebrate on this day of Eid, we first and foremost offer our thanks to our

Merciful Creator who has guided us on to His path and given us the strength to serve him in this Holy Month.

On behalf of the executive committee of SAMA, I am delighted to send our sincere and warmest wishes to the

Muslim in New Zealand and convey our heartiest Eid Mubarak to you all. Celebration of Eid ul Fitre is perhaps

one of the happiest times for those who fasted during the Holy Month. The happiest and most blessed

moments are those that unite people, and Eid is one such moment. Let us as Muslims be the first to extend

the hand of friendship to those around us our neighbours, friends, colleagues and fellow citizens. Let us show

through kindness and wisdom as exemplified by the Prophet Muhammad, saw, that those who strive for

peace, justice and security will find in their Muslim neighbours willing and trustworthy allies.

During the Holy Month of Ramadhan, a number of activities, festivals and programmes were organized by

South Auckland Muslim Association (SAMA) at its Masjid Al Mustafa.

Iftar catering was provided for the community within the Mosque every day during Ramadan. At the time of

Iftar it was enlightening to witness, the spirit of Ramadan of giving and sharing, with people from all walks of

life, regardless of their nationality, social status or financial background, sitting shoulder to shoulder to break

their fast. Free Iftar meals were offered to hundreds of people at the Mosque, sponsored by the members of

our Association.

The Zakart Funds collected during this month will be used to support its beneficiaries in New Zealand

including needy families, widowed women and poor students, the Zakart Fund is distributed to other needy

people in countries of need.

SAMA invited Hafiz Qari Riyasat Gul, a student of Lautoka Madrasa, now studying in South Africa, to lead

Salat Al Taraweh (congregational prayers). The beautiful recitation of the Quran Sharif and inspirational

lectures provided during this month provided an engaged, passionate and dedicated Muslim community in

South Auckland.

The popular Eid Festival, a joint venture between South Auckland Muslim Association, New Zealand Muslim

Association and New Zealand Muslim Sports Association, will be held at Centre Park, Mangere on August 18,

2013 offering fun for the whole family. Spreading a cheerful atmosphere, the Festival combines a consumer

show along with traditional festivities. The products offered for sale include a wide variety of clothes, dates,

family-friendly consumer goods, children toys, exotic gifts and traditional foods. While enjoying the items on

offer, guests are also allowed to get a taste of sporting activities that take place throughout the Festival.

Ibrar Sheikh | President | Ph: 021 240 8 786

South Auckland Muslim Association

26 Mangere Road, Otahuhu, Auckland

Web: www.sama.co.nz | Facebook: Sama Al Mustafa Masjid


Message from List MP Manukau East

Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi

On this very auspicious day of Eid-ul-Fitr I wish all my brothers and sisters a very Happy Eid.

Eid-ul-Fitr is the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan, during which our Muslim brothers

and sisters fast from dawn to dusk.

Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of whole months fasting period so very fittingly Eid refers to

celebrations and Fitr refers to breaking the fast.

For our Muslim brotherhood it is the time of year we rejoice and thank Allah. It is also the time

when we all have the opportunity to reflect on our lives. Fasting reminds us of how fortunate we

are and of our responsibilty to the less fortunate than ourselves.

As National Member of Parliament with an ethnic background, I value the contributions of our

Muslim community. By sharing our culture with the rest of New Zealand, we add to the vibrancy

and diversity that makes New Zealand a truly multicultural nation.

I hope you enjoy the festivites of Eid and I wish all of you much happiness during this time.

Please feel free to contact myself or my team:Email: [email protected]

Parliament OfficeContact: Janet BenjaminPostal Adress: Freepost, Parliament Buildings, Wellington 6160Phone: (04) 471 9390 Fax: (04) 473 0469Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

Out of Parliament OfficePhysical Address: 131 Kolmar Rd, Papatoetoe, Manukau East, AucklandPostal Address: Post: Po Box 23136, Hunters Corner, Auckland 2025Phone: (09) 278 9302 Fax: (09) 278 9302Email: [email protected]

Last SprintKeep Motivated In Ramadhan

A blessed month is casting its shadow upon usa night of this month is better than a thousand months

Bear with patience for the sake of Ar-RahmanA continuous training to strengthen our Imaan.

Glory be to Allah who sent Ramadan as a mercy to mankind

Its a purification of our soul, our heart, and our mind

With the most sincere devotion and love we fastTo be cleansed and free from sins of the past

Glorified is He, who choseth this holy monthTo test our sabr and fill our hearts with warmth

Of his Divine Light, His blessings shall glowThe Seer of the unseen, all He does know

Ya Allah! For thee, let my breath be more pleasant than muskYa Allah! For thee, let me be thankful when day turns to dusk

My thoughts and heart are purified, my eyes truly seeThis blessed month, the month of spiritual rhapsody!

Ya Allah! For thee, my life I shall live!Ya Allah! For thee, my soul I shall give!

In the name of Allah, the most Merciful, the most KindPraise be to Allah, who sent Ramadan as a gift to mankind

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Read in abudndance the Holy QuranAbstain from food, drink and cohabitation

Maintain your nightly trips to Masjid for TaraweehAbsolve yourself from Hellfire through seeking forgiveness

Deeds of good, never too many to haveAttempt to find and utilise the Night of Power in the odd nights of the last 10

Never return to the sins you have turned your back on in this month

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Everything and every phenomenon in theworld other than man is administered to-tally by God-made laws, ie. they are obe-

dient to God and submissive to his laws, theyare in the State of Islam. Man possesses thequalities of intelligence and choice, thus he isinvited to submit to the good will of God andobey His law, ie, become a Muslim.

Submission to the good will of God, togetherwith obedience to His beneficial Law, ie, be-coming a Muslim, is the best safeguard forman's peace and harmony.

Islam dates back to the age of Adam and itsmessage has been conveyed to man by God's

The Meaning of IslamIslam is derived from the Arabic root "Salema": peace, purity,submission and obedience. In the religious sense, Islam means

submission to the will of God and obedience to His law.

prophets and messengers, including Abrahim,Moses, Jesus and Muhammad.

Islam's message has been restored and enforcedin the last stage of the religious evolution byGod's last prophet and messenger, Muhammad.

The word Allah in the Arabic languagemeans God, or more accurately, TheOne and Only Eternal God, Creator ofthe Universe, Lord of all lords, King ofall kings, Most Compassionate, MostMerciful. The word Allah to mean Godis also used by Arabic speaking Jewsand Christians.Iftaar at Masjid Al-Mustafa, Otahuhu, Auckland


1. Eat SuhurThe Prophet Muhammad, peace and

blessings be upon him, highly recommend

eating this pre-dawn meal before a day of

fasting. While you may want to pass to catch

some more sleep, remember that you can

always take a catnap while you're fasting, but

you won't be able to eat or drink. To make it

easier, set out utensils and dry food on the

table before going to bed so you can quickly

eat and go back to sleep after Suhur.

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2. Limit fat intakeThat's right, limit it, don't cut it out. Other-

wise, you'll have to get rid of what's consid-

ered "traditional" Iftar food in most Muslim

cultures. If you're not sure what kind of food

is being referred to, think fried, greasy and/or

super sweet.

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3. Follow the Prophet'sgolden rule of one-third

This especially needs to be said in Ramadan.

We should strive to have no more than one-

third food, one-third liquid and one-third air in

our stomachs when eating.

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4. Encourage dip-dunkingFruits and vegetables get left to the wayside

during regular days, let alone at Iftar time. But

you can whip out those carrot sticks if you've

got some tasty dips to eat them with. Check

out some healthy recipes.

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5. Walk after IftarBefore you fall over from exhaustion after

Iftar and dinner, take a short walk around the

block or just around your building. The

change of environment and exposure to fresh

air may just wake you up in time to go for the

next activity listed below.

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6. Pray TarawihMore great exercise, not to mention a won-

derful way to build concentration, stamina

and brotherhood/sisterhood.

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7. Take a short afternoon napExperts say you don't need more than a

15-minute siesta to really refresh you. During

lunch hour, find a quiet spot, set the alarm on

your watch/cell phone and nap. This can help

your body adjust to the daily Ramadan

schedule that requires early waking for

Suhur.

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At the onset of Ramadan Muslims all over the world start fasting fromdawn to dusk daily for 30 days as ordained in Quran.

"O you who believe fasting is prescribed to you as it wasprescribed to those before you so that you can learnTaqwa" (Quran 2:183)

The Arabic word Taqwa is translated in many ways including God consciousness, God fearing, piety, and self restraining. Thus we are askedto fast daily for one month from dawn to dusk and avoid food, water, sexand vulgar talk during that period.

But why do we need to fast? It is our experience that temptations andways of the world tend to spoil our purity and austerity. Thus we indulge infood all of the time, snacking and nibbling the whole day, heading to obesity. We drink too much coffee, or tea, or carbonated drinks. Somesexaholics can not stay away from sex unless they do it at least once ormore a day. When we argue, we leave our decency aside and resort to vulgar talk and even physical fighting.

Now when one is fasting, he or she cannot do all of that. When he looks atthe mouth watering food, he cannot even taste it and he has to give upsnacking and nibbling as well as smoking cigarettes if he does. No constant coffee, tea or Coke drinking either. Sexual passions have to becurtailed and when he is provoked to fight, he says " I am fasting that I cannot respond to your provocation". To achieve God consciousness or God nearness, a better word, we are ad-vised to do additional prayer and read the Quran.

Medical benefits of RamadanMuslims do not fast because of medical benefits which are of a secondarynature. Fasting has been used by patients for weight management, to restthe digestive tract and for lowering lipids. There are many adverse effectsof total fasting as well as of crash diets. Islamic fasting is different fromsuch diet plans because in Ramadan fasting, there is no malnutrition or inadequate calorie intake. The calorie intake of Muslims during Ramadan isat or slightly below the nutritional requirement guidelines. In addition, thefasting in Ramadan is voluntarily taken and is not a prescribed impositionfrom the physician.

Ramadan is a month of self-regulation and self training, with the hope thatthis training will last beyond the end of Ramadan. If the lessons learnedduring Ramadan, whether in terms of dietary intake or righteousness, arecarried on after Ramadan, there effects will be long lasting. Moreover, thetype of food taken during Ramadan does not have any selective criteria ofcrash diets such as those which are protein only or fruit only type diets.Everything that is permissible is taken in moderate quantities.

The physiological effect of fasting includes lowering of blood sugar, lower-ing of cholesterol and lowering of the systolic blood pressure. In fact, Ra-madan fasting would be an ideal recommendation for the treatment of mildto moderate, stable, non-insulin diabetes, obesity, and essential hyperten-sion.

There are psychological effects of fasting as well. There is a peace andtranquility for those who fast during the month of Ramadan. Personal hos-tility is at a minimum, and the crime rate decreases. Muslims take advicefrom the Prophet who said, "If one slanders you or aggresses against you,say I am fasting."

One of the odd nights in the last 10 days of Ramadan is called the night ofpower when angels descend down, and take the prayer of worship to Godfor acceptance.

Fasting is a special act of worship which is only between humans and Godsince no one else knows for sure if this person is actually fasting. Thus Godsays in a hadith qudsi that:"Fasting is for Me and I only will reward it".

In another hadith, the Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him) has said"If one does not give up falsehoods in words and actions, God has no need of him giving up food anddrink".

Happy Ramadan to all Muslims.

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By Shahid Athar M.D.The difference between Ramadan andtotal fasting is the timing of the food;during Ramadan, we basically misslunch and take an early breakfast anddo not eat until dusk. Abstinence fromwater for 8 to 10 hours is not necessarily bad for health and in fact,it causes concentration of all fluidswithin the body, producing slight dehydration. The body has its ownwater conservation mechanism; infact, it has been shown that slight dehydration and water conservation,at least in plant life, improve theirlongevity.

The Quran contains the exact word of God,which He revealed to His Prophet Muhammadthrough the Angel Gabriel.

It was memorized by Muhammad, who thenverbalized it to his Companions. They, simultaneously, memorized it, wrote it down,and studied it with the Prophet Muhammad.

Moreover, the Prophet Muhammad reviewedthe Quran with the Angel Gabriel once everyyear and twice during the last year of his life.

From the period the Quran was revealed, upuntil this day, there has been a large quantity ofMuslims who have memorized the wholeQuran, letter by letter. Some Muslims havealso been able to memorize all of the Quran bythe age of ten. Not one letter of the Quran hasbeen altered over the centuries.

The Quran, which was revealed fourteen centuries ago, stated facts only recently discovered or proven by scientists. Thisproves, without doubt that the Quran must bethe literal word of God, revealed by Him to theProphet Muhammad, and that the Quran wasnot authored by Muhammad nor by any otherhuman being. This also proves that Muhammad is truly a prophet sent by God toguide us. It is beyond reason that anybodyfourteen hundred years ago would have beenaware of these facts which have only recentlybeen discovered or proven with advancedequipment and sophisticated scientific methods.

The Quran on Human Embryonic Development:

In the Holy Quran, God speaks about the stages of man’sembryonic development:

We created man from an extract of clay. Then We made him as adrop in a place of settlement, firmly fixed. Then We made thedrop into an alaqah (leech, suspended thing, and blood clot), thenWe made the alaqah into a mudghah (chewed substance)...(Quran, 23:12-14)

Literally, the Arabic word alaqah has three meanings: (1) leech, (2) suspended thing, and (3) blood clot.

This is how the Quran has described mountains. God has said in the Quran:

Have We not made the earth as a bed, and the mountains as pegs?(Quran, 78:6-7)

Modern earth sciences have proven that mountains havedeep roots under the surface of the ground and that theseroots can reach several times their elevations above the surface of the ground. So the most suitable word to describemountains on the basis of this information is the word ‘peg,’since most of a properly set peg is hidden under the surfaceof the ground. The history of science tells us that the theoryof mountains having deep roots was introduced only in thelatter half of the nineteenth century.

Mountains also play an important role in stabilizing the crustof the earth. They hinder the shaking of the earth. God hassaid in the Quran:

And He has set firm mountains in the earth so that it would notshake with you... (Quran, 16:15)

PLEASE VISIT: http://www.quranandscience.comFor more Miracles of The Quran

The Scientific Miracles InTHE HOLY QURAN

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ALLAH (SWT) supported His last Prophet Muhammad withmany miracles throughout his lifetime and much evidencewhich proved that he is a true Prophet sent by God. Also,God supported His last revealed book, the Holy Quran, witha vast number of miracles that proved that this Quran is theliteral word of God, revealed by Him, and that it was not

written by any human being.


Muslims believe in one, unique, incomparable God, Who has no son norpartner, and that none has the right tobe worshipped but Him alone. He is thetrue God, and every other deity is false.He has the most magnificent namesand sublime perfect attributes. No oneshares His divinity, nor Hisattributes. In the Quran, God describesHimself:

Say, “He is God, the One. God, to Whomthe creatures turn for their needs. Hebegets not, nor was He begotten, and thereis none like Him.” (Quran, 112:1-4)

God alone is the Almighty, the Creator, the Sover-eign, and the Sustainer of everything in the wholeuniverse. He manages all affairs. He stands in needof none of His creatures, and all His creatures de-pend on Him for all that they need. He is the All-Hearing, the All-Seeing, and the All-Knowing. In aperfect manner, His knowledge encompasses allthings, the open and the secret, and the public andthe private.

He knows what has happened, what will happen,and how it will happen. No affair occurs in thewhole world except by His will. Whatever He willsis, and whatever He does not will is not and willnever be. His will is above the will of all the crea-tures. He has power over all things, and He is ableto do everything. He is the Most Gracious, the MostMerciful, and the Most Beneficent. In one of thesayings of the Prophet Muhammad, we are toldthat God is more merciful to His creatures than amother to her child. God is far removed from injus-tice and tyranny.

He is All-Wise in all of His actions and decrees. Ifsomeone wants something from God, he or she canask God directly without asking anyone else to in-tercede with God for him or her.

Some Basic Islamic Beliefs

Belief inGod:

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Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Power) is de-scribed in the Quran as, "better than a thou-sand months" (97:3). Any action done on thisnight such as reciting the Quran, remember-ing Allah, etc. is better than acting for onethousand months which do not contain thenight of Qadr.

Allah's Messenger used to exert himself in devotion during the lastten nights to a greater extent than at any other time." (Muslim).Allah's peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet.Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, related that the Prophet said:Look for Laylatul Qadr on an odd-numbered night during the lastten nights of Ramadan (Bukhari).The Prophet said: "Whoever prays during the night of Qadr withfaith and hoping for its reward will have all of his previous sins for-given." (Bukhari and Muslim recorded from Abu Huraira).Here are some tips of things we can do on the Night of Power andthe time before and after it.

Do ItikafIt was a practice of the Prophet to spend the last ten days andnights of Ramadan in the masjid for Itikaf.Those in Itikaf stay in the masjid all this time, performing variousforms of zikr (the remembrance of Allah), like doing extra Salat,recitation and study of the Quran. They do not go outside the masjidexcept in case of emergencies, therefore, they sleep in the masjid.Their families or the masjid administration takes care of their foodneeds.Itikaf of a shorter period of time, like one night, a day or a couple ofdays is encouraged as well.

Make this special DuaAisha, may Allah be pleased with her, said: I asked the Messengerof Allah: 'O Messenger of Allah, if I know what night is the night ofQadr, what should I say during it?' He said: 'Say: O Allah, You arepardoning and You love to pardon, so pardon me.' "(Ahmad, IbnMajah, and Tirmidhi).The transliteration of this Dua is "Allahumma innaka àfuwwuntuhibbul àfwa fa`fu ànnee"

Recite the QuranPerhaps you can choose Surahs or passages from the Quran whichyou have heard in Tarawih this past Ramadan to recite.If you attend a class where the recitation of the Quran is taught, thisis a great time to put your knowledge into practice.

Reflect on the meaning of theQuranChoose the latest Surah or Surahs you've heard in Tarawih andread their translation and Tafseer. Then think deeply about theirmeaning and how it affects you on a personal level.

(If you want to study the Quran with more understanding, check outWay to the Quran and Access to Quranic Arabic.

Get your sins wiped outAbu Huraira narrated that the Messenger said: Whoever stands (inprayer) in Laylatul Qadr while nourishing his faith with self-evalua-tion, expecting reward from Allah, will have all of his previous sinsforgiven. [Bukhari and Muslim).Don't just pray using the shorter Surahs that you know. Try to makeyour prayers longer, deeper and meaningful. If you are familiar withlonger Surahs, read the translation and explanation and then prayreciting these Surahs, carefully reflecting on the meaning while youpray.Even if you are only familiar with the shorter Surahs, read the trans-lation and explanation beforehand, and then pray reflecting on themessage of the Surahs.This is a good way to develop the habit of concentration, even inregular prayers, where many of us tend to be fidgety and/or easilydistracted.

Make a personal Dua listAsk yourself what you really want from Allah. Make a list of eachand everything, no matter how small or how big it is, whether itdeals with this world or not. Allah loves to hear from us. Once thislist is ready, you can do three things:• Ask Allah to give you those things• Think about what actions you have taken to get those things• Develop a work plan to get those things in future.

Evaluate yourselfAsk yourself those questions that need to be asked. Do an evalua-tion of where you are and where you are going. Let this evaluationlead you to feel happiness for the good you have done and remorsefor the bad you have done. (see a short and a long evaluation guide)This latter feeling should make it easier to seek Allah's sincere for-giveness when making the Dua mentioned in tip number oneabove.

Make long, sincere and deep DuasOne of the best times to do this is during the last part of the night.Abu Huraira, may Allah be pleased with him, related that theProphet said: When the last one-third of the night remains, ourLord, the Glorious One descends towards the heaven of the earthand proclaims: Who is that who supplicates for Me, and I grant hissupplication? Who is that who begs Me for anything and I grant it tohim? And who is that who seeks My forgiveness, and I forgive him?(Bukhari, Muslim).

That means for instance, waking up one hour before Suhoor time toask Allah for anything and everything you want that is Halal. Thiscan be done using the Duas of the Sunnah, but also Dua in yourown language, with sincerity and conviction.

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HOW DO MUSLIMS CELEBRATE EID?

Let us keep and continue withcultural elements in our Eid,Let us not not forget the tra-ditional and the sunnahway of celebrating Eid.

This article will help bothmuslims and non mus-lims understand the real wayin which Eid is cele-brated.

Wake Up Early In theMorning on Eid Day (fresh cheeky smiley)Muslims wake up early forFajar prayers daily and areurged to do the same on Eid Dayas well. They take a ritualistic shower, Ghusul, inthe morning to become spiritually cleansed.They wear freshly washed or new clothes speciallybought for Eid. They apply Itar, special perfume.

Eat some sweets as is tradition before leaving homefor Eid Prayers ( happy smiley)Many Muslims prefer to drink sawai or falooda, eathalwa puri, or cookies with milk before attending thespecial Eid Prayer.

Eid Prayer(serious)A distinctive Eid prayer performed at the mosque or aspecified congregational place after sunrise marks thestart of Eid festival for Muslims around the world. Muslims come together in the spirit of brotherhoodfrom the rich to the poor, by elderly and the young,men and women to thank and honor our creator.ALLAH.

Muslims gather early at the mosques and congrega-tional places and listen to special speeches, messagesand sermons of appreciation, thanks and religiousguidance by community leaders and the imaams.

If Fitranah and Zakaat have not beenalready made by a muslim then

this traditional right for the poorand needy must be made

before leaving the place ofprayer.

Prayers out of the way(phew and happy smiley)

Get your family andfriends together at yourhouse or visit anotherhome if invited Muslims

welcome and invite non-muslims, the

Hindus, the Sikhs, the Christians, the Jews, the

rich and the poor and everyone to join in the celebra-

tions and share the traditions andjoys of the happy day.

Being respectful, kind and friendly help alldifferent groups of people to see and understand eachother in a new better light.

Everyone loves meeting and greeting, shaking hands,hugging and offering "Eid Mubarak" mantra to oneand all. Families, neighbours and friends are welcomed in homes to feast on specially made Eidsweets and dishes and to join in the fun and splendorof the day.

Exchange presents between one anotherChildren receive gifts from parents. Gifts are exchanged between families and relatives.

Eid can be celebrated for up to fourdays. Families and relatives ensurethat everyone gets the opportunity tovisit each others homes out of respectand love and to maintain peace andgood relations amongst the community at large.

WHY DO MUSLIMS CELEBRATE EID?

Eid is a celebration to honor ALLAH swt’s mercy upon mankind,not a celebration in honor of Muslims for fasting.


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Allah prescribed two Eids and forbid all other festivals,He told us to worship Him and try to get the medals!

Ramadan is a special training for a Muslim,Practice Islam even when its light appears to be dim.

Continue doing good deeds, just as in RamadanAnd give Sadaqa-e-Fitr, for every child, woman and man

We go to the Eid-gah and say the Takbir,On Eid day, our best clothes we do wear!

We listen to the Eid khutbah,And don’t leave until we pray the Eid salah!

We go to the Eid prayer in any type of weather,And give presents to each other!

We say Eid Mubarak,And wish each other good luck!

We celebrate festival of EidBy thanking Allah for granting us our needs!

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Unlike other religions, Islam has a strong support towards mar-riage. Marriage is a religious duty and is consequently a moralsafeguard as well as a social necessity. The prophet has said,

"Marriage is my tradition who so ever keeps away there from is not fromamongst me".

It is a social necessity because through marriage, families are estab-lished, as marriage is the foundation of our society. Marriage is also theonly legitimate or halal way to indulge in intimacy between a man and awoman.

The purpose of Marriage"Zawj" is a word used in the holy Qur'an to mean a partner or a spouse.In general this refers to marriage. The main purpose of marriage is thatthe sexes can provide company for each other, to love one another,have children and to live peacefully with the commandments of Allah.

* Marriage serves as a means to emotional and sexual gratification andas a means of tension reduction. It is also a form of Ibadah because it isobeying Allah and his messenger - i.e. Marriage is seen as the onlypossible way for the sexes to unite. One could choose to live in sin,however by choosing marriage one is displaying obedience to Allah.

Marriage is "mithaq" - a solemn covenant (agreement). It is not a matter which can be taken lightly. It should be entered into with totalcommitment and full knowledge of what it involves. It is not like buyinga new dress where you can exchange it if you don't like it. Your partner

should be your choice for life. One should be mature enough to understand the demands of marriage so that the union can be a lastingone. For a marriage to be valid certain conditions must be met.

1) consent of both parties.2) " Mahr" a gift from the groom to his bride.3) Witnesses - 2 male.4) The marriage should be publicized, it should never be kept secret asit leads to suspicion and troubles within the community.

There is a halal arranged marriage and a haram one. It is OK to arrangemarriages by suggestion and recommendation as long as both partiesare agreeable. The other arranged marriage is when parents choosethe future spouse and the couple concerned are forced or have nochoice in the matter.One of the conditions of a valid marriage is consent of the couple.

Marriage by definition is a voluntary union of two peopleThe choice of a partner by a Muslim virgin girl is subject to the approvalof the father or guardian under Maliki school. This is to safeguard herwelfare and interests. The prophet said "the widow and the divorcedwoman shall not be married until she has consented and the virgin shallnot be married until her consent is obtained. The prophet did revokethe marriage of a girl who complained to him that her father had mar-ried her against her wishes.

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Whether single or married, Islam identifies a woman as an individual inher own right, with the right to own and dispose of her property andearnings without any guardianship over her by anyone else such as herfather or husband. She has the right to buy and sell, give gifts and charity, and may spend her money as she pleases. A marriage dowry isgiven by the groom to the bride for her own personal use, and she cankeep her own family name rather than taking her husband’s.

Islam encourages the husband to treat his wife well, as the Prophet Muhammad said: {The best among you arethose who are best to their wives.}

Mothers in Islam are highly honored. Islam recommends treating them in the best way. A man came to theProphet Muhammad and said, “O Messenger of God! Who among the people is the most worthy of my goodcompanionship?” The Prophet said: {Your mother.} The man said, “Then who?” The Prophet said: {Then yourmother.} The man further asked, “Then who?” The Prophet said: {Then your mother.} The man asked again,“Then who?” The Prophet said: {Then your father.}

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Many Muslims in New Zealand do not believethere is poverty in this country. Even thosewho accept that there is a problem often be-

lieve that the state welfare system is sufficient to helppoor families.

Such beliefs explain why many Muslims in NewZealand direct their charity mainly to distant families infaraway home countries. Even their zakat often goesoverseas.

The facts paint a very different picture. One in five Kiwichildren lives in poverty. Children are six times morelikely to live in poverty than the elderly, and the effectsof poverty are most damaging in childhood. [1]

Only a couple of months ago, Maori Party co-leaderTariana Turia said it was disgusting that in a land of“milk and money” there were 270,000 children livingin poverty and 120 dying each year. [2]

In 2010, more than 25,000 children were admitted tohospital for respiratory infections. Doctors routinelytreat cases of rheumatic fever and scabies – preventa-ble diseases now rare in Europe. Behind these dis-eases lies child poverty. New Zealand is second to lastin child health and safety rankings of 30 OECD coun-tries, with only Turkey worse. [3]

New migrants have particular problems. They haveextra expenses related to visa and residence applica-tions, which strains their limited budgets. Many are notyet working; even those who are may only be earningthe minimum rate.

Some new migrant families that have no family mem-ber earning are ineligible for government funding,which means they are also ineligible to receive budg-eting advice from budgeting services.

One Islamic charity that is doing something about theproblem is Auckland-based Working Together Group(WTG), which operates the Helping Hand food banksplaced in several mosques but ignored by most broth-ers.

WTG volunteers collect the food donated each monthand distribute it to two other charities, who pass it onto their clients.

Fatimah Foundation is one of the recipients. “We pro-vide food parcels to more than 50 families everyweek,” said Liaison Officer Faiyaz Khan. “We arekeen to ensure that people do not go hungry just be-cause they cannot afford to buy the basic needs of ex-istence.”

All it takes is for anyone praying at a mosque with afood bank to drop in a non-perishable basic food itemeach week. That simple act of charity (sadaqa, an Is-lamic virtue) would go a long way towards putting foodon the tables of Auckland’s poor families.

References1. Child Poverty Action Group, December 2012. 2. NZ Herald, 12 December, 2012.3. Stuff.co.nz – 21 November 2011.

Kiwi familiesneed help tooDavid Blocksidge

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Allah says in the Quran: "And there are those who hoard goldand silver and do not spend it in the way of Allah, announceto them a most grievous penalty (when) on the Day of Judg-ment heat will be produced out of that wealth in the fire ofHell. Then with it they will be branded on their foreheadand their flanks and backs. (It will be said to them) This isthe treasure which you hoarded for yourselves, taste then thetreasure that you have been hoarding." (Al-Quran 9:34-35)

ZAKAT IS ONE OF THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM. It has been mentioned, along with daily Prayers (Salaat /

Namaz), over seventy times in the Quran.

Allahs word commanding ".....and establish regular Salaat and

GIVE regular Zakat....." are referred to in many parts of the

Quran.

From this we can conclude that after Salaat, Zakat is the most

important act in Islam.

Just as Salaat is the most important act of worship which has

to be performed bodily, so is Zakat the main act of worship which

has to be performed monetarily. Those who fulfill this duty have

been promised abundant reward in this world and hereafter.

Whoever evades Zakat has been sternly warned in the Quran

and Hadith of the consequences.

Linguistically, ZAKAT has two meanings: purification and

growth. Technically, it means to purify ones possession of wealth

by distributing a prescribed amount to the poor, the indigent,

the slaves or captives, and the wayfarer.

ZAKAT IS OBLIGATORY UPON A PERSON IF : He or she is an adult, sane, free and Muslim.

He/she must possess wealth in excess of specified minimum

(Nisaab) excluding his or her personal needs (clothing, house-

hold furniture, utensils, cars etc. are termed article of personal

needs).

It should be possessed for a complete lunar year.

It should be of productive nature from which one can derive

profit or benefit such as merchandise for business, gold, silver,

livestock etc.

The payment of Zakat is compulsory on the excess wealth or ef-

fects which is equal to or exceeds the value of Nisaab, and which

is possessed for a full Islamic year. If such wealth decreases dur-

ing the course of the year and increases again to the value of

Nisaab before the end of the year, the Zakat then must be cal-

culated on the full amount that is possessed at the end of the

year.

TYPES OF WEALTH ON WHICH ZAKAT IS IMPOSED:Gold and silver, in any form.

Cash, bank notes, stocks, bonds etc.

Merchandise for business, equal to the value of Nisaab.

Live stock.

On income derived from rental business.

The Punishmentof not giving ZAKAT

RECIPIENTS OF ZAKAT:The recipients of Zakat, according to Quran are as follows: "Alms

are for the poor and the needy, and those employed to adminis-

ter (the funds); for those whose hearts have been (recently) rec-

onciled (to truth); for those in bondage and in debt; and for the

wayfarer: (Thus is it) ordained by Allah, and Allah is full of

Knowledge and Wisdom." (Quran 9:60)

FUQARA: people who are poor and who possess more than their basicneeds but do not possess wealth equal to Nisaab.

MASAKEEN: people who are destitute and extremely needy to the ex-tent they are forced to beg for their daily food rations.

AL-AMILEEN: people appointed by an Islamic Government to collectZakat.

MU-ALLAFATUL-QULUB: persons who have recently accepted Islam andare in need of basic necessities who would benefit from encourage-

ment by Muslims which would help strengthen their faith.

AR-RIQAAB: slaves who are permitted to work for remuneration andhave an agreement from their masters to purchase their freedom on

payment of fixed amounts.

AL-GHAARIMEEN: persons who have a debt and do not possess anyother wealth or goods with which they could repay that which they

owe. It is conditional that this debt was not created for any un-Is-

lamic purpose.

FI-SABILILLAH: persons who have to carry out an obligatory deedwhich has become obligatory on them and subsequently (due to loss

of wealth) are unable to complete that obligation.

IBN-US-SABEEL: persons who are travelers and during the course oftheir journey do not possess basic necessities, though they are well to

do at home. They could be given Zakat in order to fulfill travel needs

to return home.

PERSONS WHO CANNOT BE GIVEN ZAKAT: Zakat cannot be given to the descendants of Muhammad

(P.B.U.H);

Zakat cannot be given to parents and grandparents. In the same

manner one's children and grandchildren cannot be given

Zakat. A husband and wife cannot give Zakat to each other.

VIRTUES OF ZAKAT: Allah says in the Quran: "The parable of those who spend their

wealth in the way of Allah is that of a grain of corn. It grows

seven ears and each ear has hundred grains. Allah increases

manifold to whom He pleases." (Quran 2:261)

It is stated in the Hadith that by giving Zakat the following ben-

efits are derived:

Gain the pleasure of Allah. Increase in wealth and protection from losses. Allahs forgiveness and blessings. Protection from the wrath of Allah and from a bad death. A shelter on the Day of Judgment; Security from seventy misfortunes.

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“O you who believe! Seek help in patience and AsSalat (the prayer). Truly! Allah is with As- Sabirun (the patient). Quran 2:153

Loved ones of our family or friends may die.At office, we are sometimes denied a promotion,treated unfairly, or even fired. At our homes, our chil-dren or our parents may be a test for us especially inthis world of violence, drugs, illicit sex and pornogra-phy. Some may go through separation or divorce.

Others may stumble on that they have a disease that isvery exigent. We are all tested in various ways by Allah(S.W.T.) on this planet.

During the time of trial we shouldn’t lose hope, makeunjustifiable decisions or commit suicide. Trials are thebest time for us to analyze and practice to be patientand also earn Allah’s mercy.

Allah (S.W.T) says in the Quran “On no soul doesAllah Place a burden greater than it can bear. It getsevery good that it earns, and it suffers every ill that itearns. (Pray:) “Our Lord! Condemn us not if we forgetor fall into error; our Lord! Lay not on us a burden Likethat which You did lay on those before us; Our Lord!Lay not on us a burden greater than we have strengthto bear. Blot out our sins, and grant us forgiveness.Have mercy on us. You are our Protector; Help usagainst those who stand against faith.”Quran 2:286

We should always remember any good or bad Allahhas chosen for us is for our benefit and Allah (S.W.T)will always guide As – Sabirun (the Patient) in thisworld until the day He meets him on the day of judgement.

The Qur'an defines patience as one of the paths thatlead people from darkness to light and as an aspect ofmorality that is superior and very different from theeveryday behavior of many people. True patience is amoral characteristic put on view in the face of difficultyand in each moment of our lives.

Allah gives the most striking examples ofpatience in the lives of the Prophets, because theyshowed patience while teaching Allah's religion andleading a moral life. They never deviated from their devotion to Allah, and were patient people who soughtonly Allah's appreciation.

Allah manifests His attribute "Al-Sabur" (The Patient)on those who believe in Him and helps perfect the determination in their hearts.

The real source of this life-long true patience is the believers' faith in Allah. They know that Allah encompasses every test in His knowledge, that everything occurs only with His permission, and thatHe puts out of sight a thousands of blessings and benefits behind all events. In addition, they always dorememer that Allah is the Friend, Guardian, and Helperof the faithful.

Thus, although it may not seem so at first all eventsare arranged to somehow benefit the believers. Forthis reason, the reward for the patient is doubled. TheQuran proves this in the following verse. These will begiven their reward twice over, because they are patient,and repel evil with good, and spend out of what Wehave provided them. (28:54)

The below hadith explains the above clearly. The example of a believer is that of a fresh tender plant.From whatever direction the wind comes, it bends it.But when the wind becomes quiet, it becomesstraight again. Similarly, a believer is afflicted withcalamities (but remains patient until Allah removes thedifficulty). (Bukhari)

Supplication (Dua): O Allah, make us fromthose who have patience upon hardshipsand those who are thankful upon Yourblessings.

Ameen!

PATIENCEA great virtue to live by ...Azmina Siddeeque

Ibn Abbass (ra) reported: " I participated in theEid-ul-Fitr prayer with the Messenger of Allah(saw), Abu Bakr (ra), Umar (ra) and Uthman (ra),and all of them held Eid prayer before Khutbah,and then the Prophet Muhammad (saw) deliveredthe Khutbah (sermon)." ( Muslim )

Who should go to theprayer ground & offerEid Prayer:

Umm Atiyah (ra) reported: "The Messenger ofAllah (saw) commanded us to bring out on Eid-al-Fitr and Eid-al-Adha, young women, hijab-observ-ing adult women and the menstruating women.The menstruating women stayed out of actualSalaat but participated in good deeds and Duaa(supplication). I (Umm Atiyah) said to the HolyProphet (saw): Oh! Messenger of Allah, one doesnot have an outer garment. He replied: Let her sis-ter cover her with her garment." ` ( Muslim )

On the Eid day, every believing man, woman andchild must go to the prayer ground and participatein this joyous occasion.

Structure of Eid prayer:Eid prayer is wajib (strongly recommended, justshort of obligatory). It consists of two Rakaat(units) with six or thirteen additional Takbirs. Itmust be offered in congregation. The prayer is followed by the Khutbah.

The Khutbah is part of the worship and listening toit is Sunnah. During the Khutbah, the Imam mustremind the community about its responsibilitiesand obligations towards Allah, fellow Muslims andthe fellow human beings. The Imam must encourage the Muslims to dogood and ward off evil. The Muslim communitymust also be directed to the state of the commu-nity and the Ummah at large and the feelings ofsacrifice and Jihaad should be aroused in thecommunity.

At the conclusion of the prayer the Muslims shouldconvey greetings to each other, give reasonablegifts to the youngsters and visit each other at theirhomes.

Muslims should also take this opportunity to invitetheir non-Muslims neighbors, co-workers, classmates and business acquaintances to Eidfestivities to expose them to Islam and Muslim culture.

How to offer Eid prayer:


Salatul Janzah is Fard Kafayah, that is, ifone prays the prayer than all are bareeuzzimma [free of the responsiblity] other-wise all those who received the newsbut did not come are sinners. Jam-mat is not a condition for this prayer,it is sufficient even if one personprays, and to deny the fardiat, com-pulsion, of this salah is kufr, an act ofdisbelief.

There are two parts of this Salah:1) To say Allahu Akbar four times2) Qayam which was three Sunnat Mukeda:Sana, Durood Shareef, and Duaa for the deceased

How to prayMuqtadee should make the niyyat, “I make the niyyatfor the prayer of this janaza for Allah, duaa for this de-ceased, behind this imam.” Now the Imam and muq-tadee should raise their hands to their ears and foldtheir hands underneath the navel as usual whilst sayingAllahu Akbar and read Sana, a slight difference is thatafter wa ta’ala jadduka one must read wa jalla sanaukawa laailaha gairuk. Then without raising the hands, sayAllahu Akbar and read duroode Ibraheem; then withoutraising the hands, say Allahu Akbar and read the duaa.The Imam must say all the takbeer aloud whereas themuqtadee must say it slowly, the rest of the azkar (sup-plications) are to be read slowly by the Imam and Muq-tadee. After the duaa, say Allahu Akbar and now dropthe hands and then turn the head both sides for salaam.

12 Ahkam ofJanazah1) Some people pray while wearing shoes and manypeople pray Janzah while standing on the shoes. If oneprays wearing the shoes then it is necessary that theshoes and the earth underneath be pure and if onestands on the shoes then it is necessary that the shoesbe pure.2) There is more ihtiyat (care) that one does not praywhile standing on the shoes. Stand on the earth, if youwant you can stand upon your handkerchief.3) It is necessary for the body of the deceased to bepresent; the janzah of the absent is not permissible

4) It is mustahab that the Imam stand infront of the chest of the deceased.

5) Several janzah maybe prayed atthe same time; there is the option ofputting the deceased in a row sothat the chest of all is in front of theimam or in a line so that ones’ headis in line with the other’s feet andthe others’ feet is in line with the

others’ head. Wa ala hazal qayas(and presume the rest on this)

6) It is better to make three saf (rows)as it is mentioned in the Hadith that,

“Whosevers’ salatul janzah was read by threesaf, they will be forgiven.”7) If there are, for example, seven people, then oneshould become the Imam, three people should stand inthe first saf, two in the second saf, and one in the lastsaf (Guniyah)8) In Janzah, the last saf is the best out of all the saf.[Durre Mukhtar]9) Masbooq, one who missed some takbeer, shouldsay the rest of his takbeer after the Imam says salaam,and he should say only the takbeer without the suppli-catoins if he fears that people while start to give shoul-der to the janzah before he finishes all thesupplications. [Durre Mukhtar]10) One can join the janzah even after the fourth takb-ber until the Imam has not said salaam. After the salaamof the Imam, he should say Allahu Akbar thrice (DureeMukhtar) and say salaam.11) The duaa for a boy or girl will be read for whoeverdied in a condition of madness in which they were bornin or madness which occurred before puberty andlasted until death.12) There is Gusul, Kafan, and Janzah for the child of amuslim whose akhtar (most) body had come out other-wise the child will be bathed, covered in sheet, andburied without gusul, kafan and salah. Akthar (most),from the head, means from the head to the chest; sothere is no janzah for the child who was born cryingfrom the head but passed away before the chest cameout, and from the feet, akthar means from the feet tothe back. A child born alive or dead will be given a nameand on the day of Qayamat the child will be resurrected.(Durre Mukhtar, Raddul Muhtar)

Funeral Prayer -Salatul Janazah

David Blocksidge

Working Together Group (WTG) has es-tablished New Zealand’s first nationalJanaza Waqf fund to help families with

the cost of burying their loved ones.

The cost of burying a family member when theypass away runs into thousands of dollars in thiscountry. It is an expense many families struggle tomeet. For many people, it adds to their difficultiesduring a time of grieving.

Muslims are naturally reluctant to take out funeralinsurance and other such plans but until now therewas little alternative for families without savings.

For about three years, Auckland-based WTG hasbeen assisting with burials through its free janazaservice. This has provided for ghusl, transportationof the mayt, arranging janaza solat and everythingapart from the cost of the plot itself. The servicehas been called upon to help at an average ofabout one funeral per month.

The janaza waqf fund is a natural extension of thejanaza service. Scores of families have alreadysigned up for it.

WTG has strong links with groups in other cities toarrange burials outside Auckland, so the service istruly national.

The contributions are $30 a month per family, or$330 a year. Note that paying annually saves $30.WTG recommends paying by direct debit but alternative methods of payment can be arrangedfor families without a bank account.

Application forms and direct debit forms can be emailedto you. If you’d like to know more, please email Ashraf Khan ([email protected]), Mazin Al-Salim ([email protected]), David Blocksidge ([email protected]) or Ismail Waja ([email protected]).

Janaza Waqf fund established


When an individual reverts toIslam, God forgives all of his/herprior sins and evil deeds.

A man called Amr came to the Prophet Muhammadand said,

“Give me your right hand so that I may give you mypledge of loyalty.”

The Prophet stretched out his right hand. Amr with-drew his hand. The Prophet then said, “What hashappened to you, O’ Amr?” Amr then replied, “I intendto lay down a condition.” The Prophet asked “Whatcondition do you intend to put forward?” Amr re-sponded, “That God forgive my sins.” The Prophetsaid “Didn’t you know that reverting to Islam erases allprevious sins?”

After reverting to Islam, the individual will be rewardedfor his/her good and bad deeds according to the following saying of the Prophet Muhammad:

“Your Lord, Who is blessed and exalted, ismost merciful. If someone intends to do a gooddeed but does not do it, a good deed will berecorded for him. And if he does do it, (a re-ward of) ten to seven hundred or many moretimes (the reward of the good deed), will berecorded for him. And if someone intends todo a bad deed but does not do it, a good deedwill be recorded for him. And if he does do it,a bad deed will be recorded against him orGod will wipe it out.”

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Mehndi is the traditional art of henna painting found in Indian and the Middle East. There are various alterations when it comes to spelling, however it is commonly referred to as Henna or Mehndi.

Henna has been around for over 12 centuries in India. However, many historical documents outline earlier use;for example, it was the Arabic Muslims who introduced henna to India, where it blossomed into its own uniqueart style. In Indian Mehndi, a person applies designs traditionally to a woman’s hand and feet.

For Particular auspicious occasions, such as weddings, the bride apply henna, as well as numerous members of the bridal part. Henna on any occasion symbolises fertility.

Whereas at the wedding, it symbolises the love between husband and wife, and the henna stains long-lastingnature symbolises the enduring nature of the couples love.

During Eid-Ul-Fitr, many Muslim women and girls dress up tocelebrate this auspicious holiday. The application of henna notonly gives off a unique, long lasting design, but also beautifiesthe individual even more on this special day.

Mehndi or HennaDid you know?

The word “Henna” literally means “to become queen”

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Zamzam is linked to some of the mostimportant personalities in world his-tory: the Prophets Ibrahim and Ismail(peace be upon them) and Muham-mad (peace and blessings beupon him and his family), as wellas Ismail's mother Hajira (mayAllah be pleased with her).

According to Islamic tradition,Prophet Ibrahim (a.s.) rebuilt theBait-ul-Allah (House of Allah) atthe site of the well, a buildingwhich had been originally con-structed by Prophet Adam (a.s.), andtoday is called the Kaaba (Qiblah), abuilding towards which all Muslims aroundthe world face in prayer, five times each day.Zamzam well is located approximately 20 meters eastof the Kaaba. Zamzam well is located in Makkah,which is the heart of the Hajj pilgrimage. Zamzam wellis 35 meters deep and topped by an elegant dome.The miracle water of Zamzam is still flowing untiltoday. Subhanallah!

"The difference between Zamzam water and other(city water) was in the quantity of calcium and magne-sium salts. The content of these was slightly higher inZamzam water. This may be why this water refreshestired Hajis, but more significantly, the water containsfluorides that have an effective germicidal action."

Zamzam water: the power drinkOne of the miracles of Zamzam water is its ability tosatisfy both thirst and hunger. One of the Companionsof the Prophet said that before Islam, the water wascalled "Shabbaa'ah" or satisfying. It was filling andhelped them nourish their families.

After Islam, this powerful ability to quench thirst and fillstomachs remained. Prophet Muhammad said: "Thebest water on the face of the earth is the water of Za-mzam; it is a kind of food and a healing from sick-ness."

According to the Muslim collection of Hadith, AbuDharr al-Ghifari, a Companion (Sahabi), noted that

when he first arrived in Makkah duringthe early days of Islam, not only did he

satisfy his hunger and thirst but hesurvived only on Zamzam water

for a whole month.

More recently, in the last fewdecades, scientists have col-lected samples of Zamzamwater and they have found cer-tain peculiarities that make the

water healthier, like a higher levelof calcium.

Zamzam water: a cure for sickness

Apart from its ability to serve as satisfying food anddrink, Zamzam water's health benefits are also com-mended. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessingsbe upon him and his family) said it was a healing fromsickness. This is why pilgrims to Makkah to this daycollect it in bottles to bring for relatives and friendsback home who are ill.

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be uponhim and his family) used to carry Zamzam water inpitchers and water skins back to Madinah. He used tosprinkle it over the sick and make them drink it.

Wahab Ibn Munabbah, who was from the second gen-eration of Muslims, said 'I swear by Him in whose pos-session my life is, Allah Ta'ala will relieve the person ofall illnesses who drinks Zamzam to his fill and will alsogrant him good health.'

Zamzam water and Hajj pilgrimageDuring Hajj and Umra, pilgrims are recommended todrink Zamzam water to their fill to quench their thirst.They also continue the tradition of bringing it back forfamily and friends.

For example, despite tight US laws forbidding the im-port of foreign liquids and fruits, there is an exceptionmade for pilgrims returning from Makkah, who bringwater of the Zamzam home for loved ones.

THE HISTORY OF ZAM-ZAM WATER

Zamzam is the name of the well that provides the water to billions of people, have thirstily drunk from throughout

history, especially during the Hajj pilgrimage.

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Before AfterThere are five pillars of Islam, Hajj being one of them:FaithFaith involves believing we should only worship the Creator of the Universe (Allah) and not worship humanbeings, statues, animals, our desires, or anything else. Faith also includes the belief that our Creator sentguidance of what is right and wrong through his messengers such as Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and thefinal messenger, Prophet Muhammad (SAW). His message, Prophet Muhammad (SAW), served to purifythe guidance of the former messengers from changes made by mankind over the centuries. His messagealso provided a widespread set of divine laws for humankind, applicable to all situations for all times to come.

PrayerPreforming prayer five times a day, serves as a reminder throughout the day of our purpose in life: to worshipour Creator.

ZakatCompulsory charity given once a year by those who have the means. Voluntary charity is also greatly empha-sized in Islam.

FastingAbstaining from food, drink, and sexual relations during the month of Ramadan, thus developing characteris-tics of patience, self-restraint, and consciousness of God.

HajjPilgrimage to the city of Mecca for those who are financially and physically able. It is a spiritual journey ofsubmission to God and cleansing of the heart.

The Hajj pilgrimage has been around since the time of Prophet Abraham. He assembled a building in Meccacalled the Kaaba with his son, Ishmael, as a centre of worship for mankind. Since then, pilgrimage to this holycity has been taking place each year for thousands of years. The Hajj rituals are performed in the premises ofthe Kaaba.

WHY DO MUSLIMS PERFORM HAJJ?The Prophet Muhammad said:“Whoever performs Hajj solely for the sake of God and, in the course of it, abstains from sensuality anddisobedience, he returns from there as immaculate as a new born child.”

Each and every financially able and healthy Muslim must embark on a pilgrimage to Mecca once in his/herlifetime. Hajj consists of several acts of worship to God. People of different nationalities, languages, andcolours gather with the millions at Mecca during this time. The concept of one humanity upheld by Islam isclear during the Hajj pilgrimage. It is a time when individuals have the same thought, convey the same prayeron their lips, and are uniformly dressed. There is no discrimination between master or labourer, black orwhite, rich or poor, native or foreigner. This equality in front of God becomes apparent in the large mass ofhuman beings that gather for this holy pilgrimage.

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Up to 10,000 Muslims are expected to unite at ASB Showgrounds to celebrate the third annual Auckland EidDay on 9 or 10 August 2013 (lunar dependant), from 8:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Muslims from across Auckland as well as members of thenon-Muslim community are all invited to attend the joyousEid al-Fitr festival. During Eid al-Fitr, Muslims come together in celebration of both spiritual observance throughprayer and charity, as well as merriment and achievementmarking the end of the 30-day fast through the Islamic holymonth of Ramadan.

Mt. Roskill MP Phil Goff is also expected to join and speakat the festivity along with Labour leader David Shearer.Mayor of Auckland, Len Brown, has also confirmed his attendance.

Coordinated by the Al-Manar Trust, this family based eventaims to bring together the Muslim community of differentethnicities, backgrounds and gender, to unite and enjoy thecelebratory spirit of Eid al-Fitr, the first of two major Islamicfestivities observed by Muslims worldwide. “For Muslims,Eid is considered one of the most exciting days on the Islamic calendar, no matter where you are around theworld,” said Hady Osman, Auckland Eid Day project manager.

“Through Auckland Eid Day, we wanted to give our community an Eid to look forward to and remember righthere in Auckland. For the past two years, we’ve been verysuccessful in doing just that and only continue to grow.”

With the intention of providing an environment of

celebration for the Auckland Muslim community, AucklandEid Day will begin with the traditional Eid prayer, followedby a wide variety of games, food stalls, educational displays,and a collection of stage shows presenting diverse culturalperformances, buskers and guest speakers which will appeal to all family members from children to adults alike.

“This is going to be the most electrifying Eid with thousandsof Muslims praying together and enjoying the day together,” said attendee Haroon Khan on the Auckland EidDay Facebook event page. “This is a perfect example ofhow every Muslim should be proactive and come up withtheir own projects to serve God and the Muslim community,” added Shahd Mahmoud.

Since their launch in 2011, the biannual events have beenconsidered a huge success by organisers and attendeeswith an attendance of approximately 3,500 people in 2011and 7,000 in 2012. The Auckland Eid Day team hopes tocontinue growing these events to cater to the needs ofMuslims across Auckland and to share the Islamic spirit ofcelebration with the wider Auckland community. As a com-munity initiative, the 2013 festival is also sponsored by themajority of leading Muslim organisations and businesses inAuckland, including Kebabs on Queen, Asma Yoghurt,Imam Halal Meats, Kiwi Lawyers and Shefco.

According to official statistics, there are nearly 40,000Muslims in New Zealand, the majority in which live in Auckland.

For more information on this biannual initiative, visit Auckland Eid Day’s official website at: www.aucklandeidday.co.nz.

Auckland Muslim Community to Celebrate

Auckland Eid Day 2013 at ASB Showgrounds


Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is located inAbu Dhabi, the capital city of the UnitedArab Emirates and is considered to be thekey for worship in the country.

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque was initiated by the latePresident of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), HHSheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, who wanted toestablish a structure which unites the cultural diversityof Islamic world, the historical and modern values ofarchitecture and art. His final resting place is locatedon the grounds beside the same mosque.

It is the largest mosque in the United Arab Emiratesand the eighth largest mosque in the world. Themosque site is equivalent to the size five football fieldsapproximately.

As the country's grand mosque, it is the key place ofworship for Friday gatheringand Eid prayers. DuringEid it can be visited more than 40,000 people.Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center (SZGMC) offices are located in the eastminarets. SZGMC manages the day to day operations, as a place of worship and Friday gathering and also a center oflearning and discovery through its educational culturalactivities and visitor programs.

The library, located in the north/east minaret, servesthe community with classic books and publicationsaddressing a range of Islamic subjects: sciences,civilization, calligraphy, the arts, coins and includessome rare publications dating back more than 200years. In reflection of the diversity of the Islamic world

and the United Arab Emirates, the collection comprises material in a broad range of languages including Arabic, English, French, Italian, Spanish,German and Korean.

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque's design and construction 'unites the world', using artisans and materials from many countries including Italy, Germany, Morocco, Pakistan, India, Turkey, Malaysia,Iran, China, United Kingdom,New Zealand, Greeceand United Arab Emirates.

More than 3,000 workers and 38 renowned contracting companies took part in the construction ofthe mosque. Natural materials were chosen for muchof its design and construction due to their long-lastingqualities, including marble stone, gold, semi-preciousstones, crystals and ceramics. It was built by the italiancompany Impregilo.

The design of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque has been inspired by both Mughal and Moorish mosque architecture, particularly the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan and the Hassan II Mosque inCasablanca, Morocco being direct influences.

The dome layout and floorplan of the mosque was inspired by the Badshahi Mosque and the architecturewas inspired by both Mughal and Moorish design. Itsarchways are quintessentially Moorish and its minaretsclassically Arab. The design of the mosque canbe bestdescribed as a fusion of Arab, Mughal and Moorish architecture.

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The pure white colour of the Mosque has become one of its most distinguishing characteristics. Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founder of the Mosque wasfond of the colour white, a symbol of purity and piety. The SZGM is cladded with numerous quantity of white marble on the external surfaces.

The internal elevations of the main prayer hall feature traditional geometrical Islamicdesigns with a unique floral addition.


Another astonishing feature of the

mosque is the over 5,625 m2 large

carpet in the main prayer hall. It has been

hand-knotted by about 1,300 Iranian

craftsmen out of 35 tons of wool and 12

tons of cotton. With a total of 2,268,00

knots, the carpet is the largest in the

world. Its estimated value is about 30

million.

Coloured with 25 natural colours, the

green colour is predominant as it was the

favourite colour of the late Sheikh Zayed

bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Included into the

carpet are horizontal lines which are

slightly raised over the primary

carpet-height. These are for the

worshipper's alignment. The effect of the

special knotting-technique is that the

lines are not visible from a distance, but

only for the worshippers.

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The holy occasion of Ramadan is here and Eid-ul-Fitr is just around the corner. the atmosphere isfilled with the spirit of happiness , laughter and

love. I hope this festival of beauty comes your waywith bright sparkles of contentment, that stay with you,not only during the month of Ramadan, but the wholeyear through, In Shaa Allah.

Today, from the bottom of my heart I would like tocongratulate my husband, Shabbir Mohammed, on hissuccess of his first publication of the Auckland Eid2013 magazine. He has accomplished his goal of publishing this magazine, which has been a dream ofhis for a long time and now, through the blessedmonth of Ramadan, Allah has given his blessing toour family. To have this magazine on this special occasion, of Eid-Ul-Fitr, has been most rewarding.

I express my gratitude towards him, my sons Shaziland Nabeel, and my daughter Naeema for their effort,hard work, and contribution to the magazine. I pray toAllah to keep them safe, healthy, happy, successfuland to have all the joys in life which they have wishedfor. I also pray that Allah (swt) gives them courageand strength to continue working toward bringingawareness of our religion to all the people of Aucklandand beyond, In Shaa Allah.

Let us pray together for everyone all around the worldthat are suffering due to conflict in their country, dyingfrom hunger, thirst and struggling with other situationsand let us pray to the people who are grieving in silentoppression of the separation of their loved ones. Letsmake dua for the unwell people and orphans.

Through our prayers, Fitrana, and Zakaat, we shall, In shaa Allah, make this Eid special for the poor andless fortunate.and let every moment of this bring universal love, happiness, peace, blessings, and prosperity in every individuals life.

Also, I would like to thank my parents and my motherin law for their blessings. Not forgetting our advertisers, friends, and neighbours for their support.Without them we would not have succeeded. MayAllah bless you all and keep you happy and safe.

Moreover, and most importantly, I would like to thankand congratulate my Husband again, for all his hardwork and effort that he put in to complying this Eidmagazine. I am delighted that he achieved his goaland aspiration.

Finally, I would like to wish you all Eid Mubarak andhope you all had a wonderful and blessed Ramadan.

Nazmin Ali Shabbir

Message from

Nazmin Ali Shabbir

Recipe for the Traditional dish Seviyan- the sweet dish forEid (Vermicelli)

Ingredients: (for 1 packet of seviyan)1 cup sugar (or according to your taste)½ tin condense milk3 tablespoon of ghee or butter1 teaspoon of cardamom powder¼ cup sliced almonds 1 tablespoon almond powder1 litre Liquid milk 300 ml Fresh creamRaisins- optionalPistachios- optional1 can Carnation evaporated milk (add more if required)1 ½ cup water½ teaspoon nutmeg (jafar)1 teaspoon vanilla essence

Method:1. Place non-stick frying pan on your stove over a medium

heat and place ghee or butter into it.2. Once ghee/butter is melted and warm, add seviyan to

pot and cook till golden brown.3. Add water4. Once the water has boiled and is bubbling, reduce the

heat to low heat5. Add milk, sugar (according to taste), condense milk,

cardamom powder, nutmeg, fresh cream, almond powder, and carnation milk*

6. Cook until seviyan is soft7. Remove pot from heat8. Add vanilla essence and stir till well combined9. Transfer seviyan to a large serving bowl 10. Garnish this amazing dish with sliced almonds,

raisins, and pistachios 11. Serve hot and enjoy �

*if seviyan appears too dry, add more carnation milk.

Nazmin’s Secret RecipeSeviyan (Vermicelli) is the main sweet dish for Eid-Ul-Fitr for Fiji Indians. It has a rich sweetflavour and all of its ingredients are available atyour nearest supermarket.

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