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Zakaatul Fitr: Ramadan 1432

Ibn ‘Umar (may Allaah be pleased with them both) said: “The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) made giving a saa’ of dates or a saa’ of barley as Zakaat al-Fitr an obligation for all Muslims, slave and free, male... Read More

Ramadan Competition: Know Your Deen

With Ramadan once again upon us, it is time to resume our yearly competition. The format for the competition remains the same, three sections, 'Aqeedah, Fiqh and Seerah. Answers must be submitted in a timely manner... Read More

The Muslim and Ramadan

The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur’aan, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights the month he must observe Sawm (fasts) that... Read More

Ramadan Awareness Workshop 2011

To commence the month of Ramadan, there will be a multiple event workshop at Masjid Salam on Saturday July 30. There will be a dinner at 7:00pm sponsored by MMMC. This will be followed by a "Fiqh of Ramadan" presentation offered by shuyukh Mohammed Zaghloul, Mohammed Al-Qadhi and Maleck Sarr, on how to... Read More

The Importance of an Islamic Will

In Islamic law the will (wasiyya) can be oral or written, and the intention of the testator must be clear that the wasiyya is to be executed after his death. Any expression which signifies the intention of the testator is sufficient for the purpose of constituting... Read More

A Weekend with Sheikh Khalid Griggs

In light of the need to foster community growth, development and interaction, the Muslim Society of Memphis once again presents a community development event, "A Weekend with Sheikh Khalid Griggs. During this two day event, Khalid Griggs will discuss issues ranging from history to family matters... Read More

Signs of the Hour

At the end of time, a man from the descendents of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) will appear, and Allaah will help him to make His religion prevail. He will take control of the land (or the earth) and fill it with justice just as it had previously been filled with wrongdoing and oppression... Read More

Introducing Hafiz Farouq

With the offering of the Qur'an Learning and Memorization Program, Masjid As-Salam and the Youth and Dawah Center would like to officially introduce Hafiz Farouq who will leading the program along with Imam Maleck Sarr. Many may already know of Hafiz Farouq from his period with Masjid Al-Noor... Read More

As-Salam Qur'an Learning & Memorization

Masjid As-Salam and the Youth & Dawah Center, is now offering a Qur'an Learning and Memorization program for the children of the commmunity. The program which will begin February 14, with be led by Hafez Fa Rot and Imam Maleck Sarr. Registration is now open and you... Read More

The Virtue of Fasting Ashoora

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to be very keen to make sure he fasted on the day of ‘Ashoora’ because of its great status. It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: I never saw the Prophet (peace and blessings... Read More

Should We Offer Congratulations for the Hijri New Year?

If someone offers you congratulations, then respond to him, but do not initiate such greetings. This is the correct view concerning this matter. So if a person says to you, for example, â€œHappy New Yearâ€? then you can say, â€œMay Allaah make it a good and blessedâ€?.. Read More

What the Shiâ€™ah do on â€˜Aashooraaâ€?is Bidâ€™ah

What the Shiâ€™ah do on â€˜Ashooraâ€?of beating their chests, slapping their cheeks, striking their shoulders with chains and cutting their heads with swords to let the blood flow are all innovations that have no basis in Islam. These things are evils that were forbidden... Read More

Dhu'l-Hijjah

Al-Bukhaari mentioned in his Saheeh, in a muâ€™allaq report, that Ibn â€˜Umar and Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with them both) used to go out to the market-place on first ten days of Dhuâ€™l-Hijjah, reciting Takbeer, and the people used to.... Read More

MSM C.E.R.T Training As It Happened

On the weekends of October 30th and November 6th, the Muslim Society of memphis offered a C.E.R.T. Training course. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates people about disaster... Read More

Bank Loan for House Purchase

Every loan in which it is stipulated that something extra must be paid back is haraam, with no difference of scholarly opinion. Ibn al-Mundhir said: [the scholars] are unanimously... Read More

Umdatul Ahkaam Class

This document is for the sisters who are currently participating in the class on Fiqh being taught by Imam Maleck Sarr entitled Umdatul Ahkaam. It is in .pdf format and as such can be downloaded... Read More

Arabic Studies Program

Do you crave a serious program with an organized curriculum, with textbooks, punctual, regular sessions, a clear path and a beginning and end-goal? Do you constantly dream of going overseas for Arabic Education... Read More

The Story of Salmaan al-Faarisi

I was a Persian man, one of the people of Isbahaan, from a village thereof called Jayy. My father was the chieftain of his village, and I was the dearest of Allaahâ€™s creation to him. He loved me so much that he kept me... Read More

Virtues of Fasting Six Days in Shawwaal

Fasting six days of Shawwaal after the obligatory fast of Ramadaan is Sunnah Mustahabbah, not waajib. It is recommended for the Muslim to fast six days of Shawwaal, and in this there is great virtue and an immense reward... Read More

Fidyah, Compenstating for Missed Days of Fasting

If a person delays making up missed Ramadaan fasts until the next Ramadaan begins, then if that was for a reason such as sickness, pregnancy or breastfeeding and the like, then he or she does not have to do anything... Read More

The Virtues of Ramadan

Allaah has blessed Ramadaan with Laylat al-Qadr. Explaining the great status of this blessed night, Soorat al-Qadr was revealed, and there are many ahaadeeth which also speak of that, such as the hadeeth of Abu Hurayrah... Read More

Weekend of Bonding & Growth

The offices of the Imam of Masjid Al-Salam and the Muslim Social Services in collaboration with Pleasant View School, presents a "Weekend of Bonding and Growth." The weekend will feature a series of activies ranging from... Read More

The Month of Rajab

But there is a report from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) which indicates that it is mustahabb to fast during the sacred months (and Rajab is one of the sacred months). The Prophet (peace and... Read More

Muslim Community Summer Camp 2010

With the coming of summer and the end of the school year, it becomes necessary for parents to find fun but productive methods for occupying children. The annual Muslim Community Summer Camp is an inexpensive option... Read More

The Virtues of Qur'an Memorization

For the hafiz who has memorized the Qurâ€™aan, praying qiyaam al-layl is easy. And the Qurâ€™aan will intercede for him on the Day of Resurrection, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said... Read More

Eating Habits & Diet

The Prophet (s.a.w) taught his ummah something to protect them from diseases caused by eating and drinking. He said: â€œThe son of Adam does not fill any vessel worse than his stomach. It is sufficient for the son of Adam... Read More

Muslims in Spain

The Muslim Rule in Spain is considered as the Golden Chapter in the history of Muslims, because of explosive advances in several areas. These included the Sciences---Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Algebra... Read More

Muslims Soiety, Part II

The society that was established by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) in Madeenah was an example of a stable and secure society. That was manifestly apparent from the moment the Prophet... Read More

Memphis Muslim Youth Halaqah

The Memphis Muslim Youth invites you to participate in their Halaqah on Friday April 61th at 6:30 p.m. The halaqah will be in the Youth and Dawah Center, where the youth will share their notes and all they have from the recent Al-Maghrib course, Echoes of a... Read More

Annual Muslims in Memphis Celebration

Every year the month of March brings with it the annual Muslims in Memphis celebration. In its 8th cycle, this year's celebration sees a strong focus on youth and interfaith dialogue. This month will kick off with the Memphis premiere of the documentary film.... Read More

Verses About the Hijaab

â€œO Prophet! Tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to draw their cloaks (veils) all over their bodies (i.e. screen themselves completely except the eyes or one eye to see the way). That will be better, that they should be known.... Read More

The Ruling on Valentine's Day

Joining in such celebrations at the very least, is disobedience and sin. This was indicated by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) when he said: â€œEvery people has its festival and this is our festival.â€?This is worse than joining them in.... Read More

Muslims Got Talent

Are you Muslims? Are you young? Do you have talent? Well this is what you've been dreaming about!!! The Memphis Muslim Youth Group proudly presents "Muslims Got Talent." The show will spotlight the abundance of talent present within the community. There will also be an.... Read More

Celebrating the Birthday of the Nabi

There is nothing in the Qurâ€™aan to say that we should celebrate the Mawlid or birthday of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him). The Prophet himself (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) did not do this or command anyone to do it.... Read More

Break Free - A Seminar on Personal Finance

On Friday, February 5th, Shahriar M. Saadullah, CPA will present a seminar on Personal Finance. The seminar will take place at Masjid As-Salam from 6:30pm until 7:45pm. Upon completion of this seminar, participants should be able to become debt free and adopt.... Read More

Questions About Mawlid

It is not prescribed to celebrate the birthday of anyone, whether Prophets or anyone else, because that is not narrated in shareeâ€™ah. Rather it is something that has been taken from non-Muslims, such as the Jews, Christians and others. What is meant by.... Read More

Financial Transactions Workshop

The Islamic Association of Greater Memphis and the Muslims Society of Memphis is inviting the Memphis community to a workshop on "Financial Transactions", presented by Dr. Main K. Al-Qudah. The workshop will take place on .... Read More

Winter Clothing Drive

We are delighted to inform you that the Muslim community showed a remarkable outpouring of humanitarianism and donated very generously to help protect the poor and homeless in this weather. In less than 72 hours, more than 500 articles of clothing.... Read More

Adult Arabic Course for 2010

The course is designed to enhance Qur'an & Sunnah understanding through learning the Arabic language. The course takes a comprehensive approach to reading, writing, understanding & speaking Arabic, with a special emphasis on grammar & understanding as well.... Read More

Fasting on 'Aashoora'

It is also reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to fast on â€˜Aashooraaâ€?in Makkah, before he migrated to Madeenah. When he migrated to Madeenah, he found the Jews celebrating this day, so he asked them why, and they replied as.... Read More

Birthday Celebrations

After some concerns were raised about being invited to birthday celebration, we found it necessary to inlighten the Muslims on this issue. The evidence in the Qurâ€™aan and Sunnah indicates that celebrating birthdays is a kind of bidâ€™ah or innovation in religion.... Read More

The Virtue of Muharram

It was proven from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) that the best fasting after Ramadaan is fasting in the month of Muharram. It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: The Messenger of Allaah.... Read More

Permissibility of Joining in Festivals such as Christmas

It is not permissible for the Muslim to join the kuffaar in their festivals and to express joy and happiness on these occasions, or to take the day off work, whether the occasion is religious or secular, because this is a kind of imitating the enemies of Allaah.... Read More

Sharing Udhiyah While Living Separately

Udhiyah is a confirmed Sunnah (Sunnah muâ€™akkadah) and is not obligatory, according to the majority of fuqahaâ€? Some scholars are of the view that it is obligatory for the one who is able to offer it. This is the view of Abu Haneefah and of Ahmad according to one report, and it is.... Read More

Etiquettes of Offering Udhiyah

â€œWhen you see the new moon of Dhuâ€™l-Hijjah, if one of you wants to offer a sacrifice, let him refrain from (cutting) his hair and nails.â€?According to another version: â€œWhen the ten days (of Dhuâ€™l-Hijjah) begin, if one of you wants to offer a sacrifice, let him not touch his hair or skin with anything.â€?... Read More

Sacrificial Animals Must be Slaughtered by a Muslim

It is not correct to delegate the slaughter of the udhiyah (sacrifice) to a kitaabi ( i.e., a Jew or a Christian), even though meat slaughtered by the People of the Book is halaal. Because slaughtering the sacrifice is an act of worship, it is not correct to delegate it to a kitaabi, as a kitaabi.... Read More

The Prophet Regarding Eid Prayers

With regard to Eid al-Adha, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used not to eat anything until he came back from the prayer-place, then he would eat some of the meat of his sacrifice. It was narrated that he used to do ghusl for both Eids. Ibn al-Qayyim said: Two weak.... Read More

The Start of Something Beautiful

The semi-finals had FCGCT-I facing off with the Wise Men, a game in which age finally told. Even on the best of days, the Wise Men would have never had enough for the swash-buckling men from Guinea. The Nashville Kurds took on FCGCT-II in the other semi-final which turned into an ill-tempered affair..... Read More

The Importance of Hajj

The phrase â€œIslam is builtâ€¦â€?indicates that Hajj is one of the pillars of Islam. Muslim narrated that Abu Hurayrah said: â€œThe Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) gave a sermon and said to us: 'O people, Allaah has enjoined Hajj upon you..... Read More

Estate Planning (Workshop)

Leaving a Legacy is a workshop on Inheritance and Continuous Charity presented by the Islamic Society of North America & Saturna Trust Co. on Friday, November 6, 2009 at Masjid As-Salam.... Read More

Hajj or Marriage

Undoubtedly marriage when one has a strong desire for it takes precedence over Hajj, because if a man has a strong desire to get married, in his case marriage is a necessity of life for him, and is like food and drink. Hence it is permissible for the one.... Read More

7-a-Side Soccer Tournament

The Youth Dawah Center, Masjid As-Salam, Masjid Al-Noor, Memphis Islamic Center and Masjid At-Taqwa presents the first annual Memphis Fall Soccer Cup. The tournament will be limited to 12 teams and registration and contact information can be found here... Read More

The Virtues of Fasting Six Days in Shawwaal

Fasting six days of Shawwaal after the obligatory fast of Ramadaan is Sunnah Mustahabbah, not waajib. It is recommended for the Muslim to fast six days of Shawwaal, and in this there is great virtue and an immense reward. Whoever fasts these six days... Read More