September 26, 2024

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At Celebrating The Final Prophet, we honor the legacy of the Beloved of Allah ﷺ through our annual gathering. Our dedication shines through as we cherish the timeless teachings and wisdom imparted by the Final Prophet ﷺ. This event, brought to you by Prophetic Living, Safina Society, and Al-Maqasid.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

InshaAllah the next session of "Wayfarers to God - A Sisters Series on Suluk" will take place this Saturday, September 28th from 11-1 pm with Sayyida Nejma Davis at Al-Maqasid in the Green Barn.

'Wayfarers to God: A Sister’s Series on Suluk' by Habib Ali Al-Jifri, facilitated by Sayyida Nejma Davis, serves as a comprehensive guide for all those on a journey of Spiritual Wayfaring or Suluk. Rooted in principles of self-reflection and sincere effort, this lecture series gently navigates the intricacies of understanding the nafs (ego) and the detrimental impact it can have. Habib Ali Al-Jifri sheds light on the path to liberating oneself from the nafs, delving into the exploration of base desires, evil inclinations, and diseases of the heart. His approach resonates deeply, permeating the soul and igniting a call to action.

This is a ladies (16+) only class.

WHEN: Saturday, September 28 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

WHERE: Al-Maqasid (Green Barn) 7386 Alburtis Road, Macungie, PA, 18062

Tour in Praise of the Prophet ﷺ - London

Thursday 3rd October 2024 | 8:30pm - 10:30pm
📍 Al Madina Mosque, 2 Victoria Road, Barking, London, IG11 8PY

Tour in Praise of the Prophet ﷺ - Nottingham

Doors will open at 6.30pm

📍 Mercure Hotel, Nottingham, NG5 2BT

We are excited to announce our upcoming Weekend Retreat, which will be held on October 18-20 titled: On Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil, a study of Book 19 of Imam al-Ghazali’s masterpiece Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din (Revival of the Religious Sciences).

According to Imam Al-Ghazali, enjoining good and forbidding evil is an obligation and crucial to fulfilling the mission of the prophets sent by Allah Ta’ala. If knowledge of it were discarded and its practice neglected, prophethood would be unnecessary, religion would disappear, weakness would reign, and ignorance would prevail. Its centrality to the deen is evident in the Quran, Hadith, statements of the pious predecessors, and in the general consensus of the Umma. For example, Allah Ta’ala tells us:

Let there be a group among you who call ‘others’ to goodness, encourage what is good, and forbid what is evil—it is they who will be successful.
[3:104]

The believers, both men and women, are guardians of one another: They encourage good and forbid evil…[9:71]

You are the best community ever raised for humanity—you encourage good, forbid evil, and believe in God…[3:110]

In Imam al-Ghazali’s On Enjoining Good and Forbidding Evil, he discusses its four pillars, objectional matters in familiar daily activities (such as visiting mosques and marketplaces), the obligation to call to Allah, and how to advise a ruler.

We welcome you to join us in exploring this often neglected and misapplied obligation in what we pray will be a weekend filled with abundant blessings as we acquire knowledge and spend time in devotion together.

MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

His Blessed Smile ﷺ - A Poem by an Al-Maqasid Academy Student

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Reflections on the True Nature of Progress - Amjad Tarsin

“If we look at our own lives, it’s clear that technology and materialism only bring about the most superficial sense of joy. And at what cost? They’re chipping away at our wellbeing and sense of connection. People are less happy, more anxious, and have less meaning in their lives. Something is missing.“

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LOVING THE BELOVED ﷺ

This weekly Majlis includes a recitation of the prophetic biography in poetry form followed by a counsel intended to connect the listener to the Prophet ﷺ and his teachings. The more we know about his life, character, and way, the more we will come to love and follow the one beloved to Allah.

Becoming Beloved to Allah and His Messenger - Yahya Rhodus

"Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe, send blessings upon him and peace." (Qur'an 33:56)

When we send salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ, we are fulfilling a commandment from Allah, and through this, we draw closer to Allah’s love. It is narrated in a hadith: “Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah will send blessings upon him ten times.” (Sahih Muslim)

The Universal Prophet ﷺ - Amjad Tarsin

وَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَـٰكَ إِلَّا كَآفَّةًۭ لِّلنَّاسِ بَشِيرًۭا وَنَذِيرًۭا وَلَـٰكِنَّ أَكْثَرَ ٱلنَّاسِ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ

We have sent you ˹O Prophet˺ only as a deliverer of good news and a warner to all of humanity, but most people do not know. (Quran 34:28)

JUMU’A KHUTBA

The weekly Jumu'a, or Friday, Congregational prayer is live streamed from Al-Maqasid from 12:15pm-1:10pm.

RAWHA

The Rawha takes place every Tuesday at 7:00pm EST. During the Rawha, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus will be covering the Hikam (Aphorisms) of Imam Ibn 'Ata'illah al-Iskandari.

Seminary Rawha

Linguistically related to the spirit (ruh), the Rawha is a class centered around Islamic spirituality. It explores the text-based tradition that outlines the spiritual path and aims to inspire seekers to both embark upon it and attain its realities.

The Seminary Rawha takes place Monday and Wednesday evenings