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WINTER BREAK

WEEK OF 12/23/24 | ALL CLASSES OFF

Please note that the ALL classes are off this week and next week. All classes will resume the week of 1/6/25 Insha Allah.

- SEMINARY RAWHA with Yahya Rhodus
- SHAFI'I FIQH with Auzair Khilwati (Al-Muqaddima Al-Hadramiyya)
- HANAFI FIQH with Yusuf Weltch (Maraqi Al-Falah)

ALL SUNDAY CLASSES OFF

Please note that the ALL sunday classes are cancelled and will resume Sunday 1/11/25 Insha Allah.

- Lectures: Essentials of Islamic Literacy 
- Intermediate ‘Aqida: A Study of Jawhara al-Tawḥīd with Yahya Rhodus
- Introduction to the Purification of the Heart (Tasawwuf) with Yusuf Weltch
- Elementary Shafi’i Fiqh: A Study of The Ladder of Success with Auzair Khilwati

ON PROPHETIC CHARACTERISTICS

Al-Hamdulillah Jazakum Allah Khayra to all our guests who came from near and far, who came in person or connected online, who attended all the sessions or just listened for a while. We are truly humbled and honored by your presence. May Allah accept all that you intended, all of your efforts in seeking knowledge, and help put into practice all that you've learned to benefit your families, your loved ones, and communities. Amin!

We are deeply grateful to each of you for making this retreat such a memorable and spiritually enriching experience. We pray that Allah grants us all the ability to act upon what we learned together and that He ﷻ keep the hearts connected. 

Whether you were unable to attend or wish to revisit these sessions, we invite you to access the full playlist:

May Allah grant us the ability to embody the qualities of our Beloved Prophet ﷺ, to tread the path of those beloved to Him, and to make our character a means of bringing light to those around us. May He strengthen our resolve to overcome challenges with forbearance, increase us in gratitude for His countless blessings, and gather us with the Prophet ﷺ in the highest levels of Paradise, in the company of the righteous, the truthful, and our loved ones. Amin.

Please save the date for our next weekend retreat, On the Marvels of the Heart: A Study of Book 21 of the Iḥyā’ ‘Ulūm al-Dīn which will take place on February 14-16, 2025 Insha Allah.

We look forward to seeing you again, whether at future retreats, gatherings, or engaging with us online. 

UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Hadra Badriyya is a monthly gathering that takes place before Fajr on the last Friday of every Hijri month. It has been complied by the great scholar Habib Umar Bin Hafiz and consists of various invocations and devotional poems.

Listen Live: https://almaqasid.mixlr.com/

WHEN
Friday, November 29, 2024
4:45 AM - 6:15 AM

WHERE
Al-Maqasid (Musallā)
7386 Alburtis Road, Macungie, PA, 18062

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Please join us for Qiyam on the 1st night of Rajab.
We will be giving life to this blessed night by meeting at Al-Maqasid at 5:00 AM for Qiyam and the Pre-Fajr invocations.

Please note that the exact date for the night worship will be determined based on moon sighting on Tuesday 12/31 at Maghrib Insha Allah.
We ask Allah the Exalted to bless us in Rajab and Sha’ban, and that He allow us to reach Ramadan. Amin!

Listen Live: https://almaqasid.mixlr.com/

WHEN: (depending on moon sighting)  Wednesday 1/1/25 or Thursday 1/2/25

TIME: 5:00 AM

WHERE: Al-Maqasid (Musallā)

The Quest for Virtuous Character is a concise yet profound treatise on the virtues of noble character, its defining signs, and the traits that contradict it. Drawing from the works of esteemed scholars such as Imam al-Ghazali, it offers thoughtful reflections on embodying praiseworthy qualities, deeply rooted in Islamic teachings.

This work was authored by Habib Muhammad al-Haddar (may Allah have mercy on him), a distinguished scholar, spiritual guide, and saint from the noble lineage of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Renowned for his profound knowledge, wisdom, and piety, he was a shining light of Islamic scholarship and an exemplar of noble character. Habib Muhammad devoted his life to guiding people to Allah, nurturing future Muslim scholars, and sharing timeless wisdom.

The Quest for Virtuous Character was taught by Habib Muhammad al-Haddar to his daughter, Hababa Nur, who later passed it on to our esteemed teacher, Sayyida Hafsa Ba-Alawi.

This class will be taught in Sayyida Hafsa’s native Arabic and translated by Sayyida Nejma Davis.

It will be held three Saturdays each month, with the Wayfarers to God series taking place on the fourth Saturday, in sha’ Allah.

This is a LADIES (17+) ONLY class

WHEN: Saturday, 12/28/24 at 11:00 AM

WHERE: In-person - Al-Maqasid (Green Barn)

Online - Watch Live - Via Zoom

MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

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.

Allah's Praise of His Messenger in Revelation - Amjad Tarsin

"The Divine has further publicized his attributes in the revealed scriptures and has clearly elucidated them to us." - The Resplendent Illumination | Habib Umar Bin Hafiz

Allah Himself praises and describes the noble traits of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in the Quran and other scriptures. These divine descriptions serve as a guide for humanity, offering clarity and inspiration to emulate the most perfect example of character and virtue. The Prophet ﷺ was not an unfamiliar figure to those with prior scriptures; he was foretold and described in detail. Historical records show that scholars and devout followers of earlier revelations recognized his qualities, fulfilling their scriptures' prophecies. As Allah reveals in the Quran: "They recognized him as they recognize their own sons." (Quran, 2:146).

Drawing Near to the Beloved - Yusuf Weltch

Yusuf Weltch speaks about the timeless beauty of the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ character, focusing on how his unmatched humility, patience, and grace provide a roadmap for spiritual closeness.

"The most beloved to me and the closest to me on the Day of Judgment are those of you with the most beautiful character." (Tirmidhi)

Through these teachings, we examine traits to cultivate—such as quickness to forgive, patience in adversity, and receptiveness to advice—and those to avoid, like arrogance and quickness to anger. Every interaction becomes an opportunity for self-diagnosis, helping us align our hearts more closely with the Prophet’s ﷺ luminous example.

The Path to Allah Through the Beloved Messenger ﷺ - Alaudeen Us'Sutteri

We are reminded of the immense value of gatherings in remembrance of Allah. Such assemblies are honored in the highest heavens, as mentioned in the hadith: "Allah has angels who roam the roads seeking those who remember Him. When they find people remembering Allah, they call to one another and encompass them in layers until the lowest heaven." (Sahih al-Bukhari, Hadith 6408)

These gatherings are a means to understand our ultimate purpose: knowing Allah and seeking Him through the noble example of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ stands as the sole guide and intercessor, connecting us to Allah and bridging the gap between our imperfections and divine acceptance. Allah says: "Indeed, in the Messenger of Allah you have an excellent example for whoever has hope in Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah often." (Quran, 33:21)

Through the Prophet ﷺ, we learn to purify ourselves and embody beautiful characteristics, for he is the one about whom Allah declared, "And We have not sent you, [O Muhammad], except as a mercy to the worlds." (Quran, 21:107)

JUMU’A KHUTBA

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

Understanding the Nature of This World  - Amjad Tarsin

“We only fear Allah so everything in creation, He subjugates it to us. But because you fear worldly things, you’re subjugated to worldly things.” 

In this khutba, Amjad Tarsin relates inspiring stories of Companions and pious predecessors to explain the necessity of understanding the reality of this world and the reality of what awaits us in the Hereafter. He puts this discussion in context with respect to the horrific injustices facing many Muslims today. 

Amjad also explains why the world belongs to those who have forsaken it. 

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