Eid Mubarak and As-Salaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Eid ul-Fitr, 1 Shawwal 1430 is Sunday, September 20, 2009. This is a joyous occasion for our community.

Please read this announcement in its entirety for information regarding the location of the Salaat ul-Eid and the Eid Festivities.

Assalamu 'Alaikum dear brothers and sisters and Ramadan Mubarack!

In Addition to the evening program, we will inshaAllah have daily Asr and Fajr Qu’ran recitation. Enclosed is a detailed copy of the Ramadan program as well as the Prayer Schedule and the daily topics/ lecturers. Please note that we might make slight adjustment to the program when necessary.

As a reminder, anyone who cannot attend the entire program, should park outside the Masjid as we will NOT stop the program in order to move cars because it interrupts the entire congregation.

Community Iftar gatherings will InshaAllah be every day that is sponsored. A sign up sheet is posted at the Masjid and we encourage you to sponsor an Iftar. The MAH is seeking volunteers for clean up, parking organization and watching the kids. We encourage families to sponsor an Iftar during other evenings. In such a case, providing for clean up, parking organization and watching the kids will be the responsibly of such a family. There will be NO pot-luck style Iftars.

 

Alsalamu alikum wa rahamtouh Allah wa barakatouh,

It is our pleasure to announce that the 1st  day of Ramadan will be Saturday 8/22 and hence the 1st night of Tarweeh will be Friday night after Isha' prayer insha'Allah.

May Allah(swt) accept all of our good deeds and bless our community, ameen.

Salam

MAH Administration

Assalamu ‘Alaikum and hope all is well,

Islam day HCR100 Resolution was on the agenda yesterday (Wednesday). Senator Hemmings (Republican) gave a hate speech in opposition talking about the 10% of Islamic terrorists who want to kill Americans.  The gallery was filled with the red shirts that are opposing HB444, the Civil Unions bill who all stood and applauded in support of Senator Hemmings speech against this Resolution.  It was disgusting.  The senate normally takes votes on consent, but Hemmings asked for a roll call.

Then they had to go into caucus and they were going to recommit the Resolution (which would have killed it).  Great thanks to Senator Michelle Kidani said that she wanted to vote on it and that she didn’t think they should let religious bigots dictate what laws to pass. She added that we have state holidays for Good Friday and Christmas and that is religious so unless they were ready to give up those holidays she wanted this Resolution to move forward.   So it was agreed that they would separate this Resolution from the rest of the order of the day and take a roll call vote.

As our Majority Floor Leader, Senator Hooser gave a floor speech in support of HCR100.  Then Senator Slom (Also Republican) opposed (because of his know bigotry against Islam and Muslims). He said it was ramroded through committee and he was told no amendments could be made. Senator Hee who then stood and asked what particularly about the resolution did he want amended. Slom gave none. Senator Green said he would support with reservations but felt the Resolution was not keeping in separation of church and state.  Then Senator Hemmings again spoke against it.  Senator Espero rose in support and asked in the spirit of Aloha to pass this resolution.
Finally the senate voted and passed it—the vote was 22-3, Slom, Hemmings and Green voted against it. Since then senator received few email questing their decision and that they should not have passed it.

The reason I am sharing this with you in details is because bigotry and hate for Islam and Muslims still exist in Hawaii as clearly shown by the 3 senators that voted and spoke against Islam Day and especially Slom and Hemmings.

TODAY WE MUST SEND ALL SENATORS AN EMAIL OR FAX to express our thanks and appreciation and to tell them that they did the right thing. They took a bold move and they must receive more support for what they did than criticism. DO NOT DELAY SENDING AN EMAIL. IT IS CRUCIAL, VERY CRUCIAL. Also if you have friends you trust send them the email even if they are out of state. This matter is so important that I am not going to suggest what you need to say, YOU HAVE TO TAKE THE TIME ANS THANK THEM FROM YOUR HEART.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0T3jMRNwV8

According to scholars, you may choose to fast 'Ashura' on three days
(ninth, tenth, and eleventh); two days (ninth and tenth); or one day only
(the tenth). The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, "Fasting
the day of 'Ashura' (is of great merits), I hope that Allah will accept it
as an expiation for (the sins committed in) the previous year." (Muslim)

What:         Prayer for the annihilated Palestinians, Protest against the on-going massacre & Viewing of the Award Winning Documentary "Occupation 101"

When:        Sunday January 4, 2009

Time:          Prayer & Protest at 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm infront of Hawai' State Capitol

                  Film Viewing: 5:00pm at the Mosque

Assalamu 'Alaikum dear brothers and sisters,

I pray that you and your family are in the best of health and strongest Iman and that Allah (swt) makes these remaining few days of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah filled with mercy and forgiveness and to accept our fast, prayers and charity.
 
Eid Aldha will inshaAllah be celebrated on Monday the 10th of Dhul Hijah (December 8, 2008).

For Muslims who are not performing Hajj, it is highly recommended to fast on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah (Sunday December 7, 2008).
The prophet (pbuh) was asked about fasting on the day (of Arafah), and he replied, "It wipes off the sins of the last year and this year" (Recorded by Imam Muslim)

The Eid festivities will Insha'Allah take place at the Manoa Park (directions).

Dear brothers and sisters, Assalamu 'Alaikum Wrahmatu Allah Wabarakatuh.

I pray that this email finds you all in the best of health and strongest Iman. I was very pleased and happy to see our Masjid full on the night of Qadr for both Isha and Fajr. Alhamdulillah, that night was the first time ever in the history of our Masjid to have such a turn out. I have received tremendous amount of positive feedback and many told me that this is the best Ramadan since they came to Hawaii and some of these brothers were here for more than 40 years. This further confirmed to me that our 6 years of work in our community was worth every minute spent to achieve the desired goals. This further encouraged me to think about the community’s future and how we can all do better and achieve higher goals. Without a doubt, this year better than all the years before and the challenge for you and I is how to make the next one even better than this past one. .