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MashaAllah, brother Francis took his Shahada at Al-Maqasid after Jumu’a.

May Allah grant him strength, wisdom, and steadfastness on this journey, and may He shower him with His mercy, forgiveness, and blessings in this life and the Hereafter.

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Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,

We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming Al-Maqasid Weekend Retreat, taking place from February 14–16, titled: On Marvels of the Heart—a study of Book 21 of Imam al-Ghazali’s masterpiece, Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din (Revival of the Religious Sciences).

In The Marvels of the Heart, Imam al-Ghazali provides a profound exploration of the heart’s pivotal role in human existence. He examines its four distinct levels, its relationship to the spirit (ruh), ego (nafs), and intellect (‘aql), and its many remarkable qualities. Through vivid analogies—such as the heart’s resemblance to a mirror—he unravels how the heart is influenced by external forces and how it shapes our actions, guiding us toward either goodness or misguidance.

This retreat will, Insh’Allah, be an opportunity to delve deeply into the inner workings of the heart, its transformative potential, and the process of purifying it to cultivate a closer connection to Allah ﷻ.

WHEN:
February 14–16

WHERE:
Al-Maqasid
7386 Alburtis Road, Macungie, PA

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS

Assalamu Alaykum,

We are honored to invite you to Al-Maqasid's Annual Benefit Dinner, an evening of remembrance, reflection, and gratitude. We also look forward to hosting our distinguished guests, Ustadh UbaydAllah Evans and renowned artist Isam Bachiri.

Our beloved Prophet Muhammad, also teaches us of the relationship between light and knowledge. He said, "Truly, the superiority of the scholar over the devout worshipper is like the superiority of [the light of] the full moon over the other constellations." [Ahmad, Tirmidhi]

Join us as we come together to strive to build a legacy of Prophetic light rooted in the knowledge of revelation. Your presence will be a great means of support in working together to fulfill this immense sacred duty.

WHEN:
Saturday, February 22nd 5:00 PM-9:30 PM

WHERE:
Glasbern Inn (2141 Packhouse Rd, Fogelsville, PA 18051)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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Community Forum Update

Assalamu Alaykum,

Please note that this quarter's Community Forum - originally scheduled for Saturday 2/8 - is being rescheduled to Sunday, April 6th inshaAllah .Please save the date—RSVP details will be shared soon.

MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS

JUMU’A KHUTBA

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

Making the Most of Shaban - Alaudeen Us’Sutteri

'[Shaban] is a month to which people do not pay much attention, between Rajab and Ramadan. It is a month in which the deeds are taken up to the Lord of the worlds, and I like that my deeds be taken up when I am fasting."'

As we begin the month of Shaban, which is between Rajab and Ramadan, Shaykh Alaudeen reminds us of the special opportunities for worship that this month provides for believers, including the strong sunnah of fasting during this month and the benefits of bringing to life the night of Mid-Sha’ban, known in Arabic as Laylat al-Nisf min Sha’ban. For example,

“There are five nights on which dua is not rejected: the first night of Rajab, the Night of Mid-Sha’ban, Thursday night, the night before Eid al-Fitr and the night before Eid al-Nahr(al- Adha).“

Seminary Rawha

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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.

Lectures:
Essential Topics in Religious Literacy

Purity of heart and good character

Al-Maqasid's weekly lecture series will cover topics that are essential to every Muslim's religious literacy. We welcome you to join us as our faculty members offer engaging lectures on crucial topics such as the way sacred knowledge was preserved, the importance of infusing spirituality into environments of learning, and what a principled engagement would look like in our context today. Each lecture will be approximately 45 minutes long, allowing ample time for questions and discussion.