Al-Maqasid

Al-Maqasid Weekend Retreat
On Enjoining Good & Forbidding Evil
A Study of Book 19 of the Ihya Ūlūm al-Dīn

'A Vision of Da'wa'
We encourage everyone to watch Session 8 "A Vision of Da'wa" from the past weekend retreat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCkRUst38BA

As-Salaamu ‘Alaykum,

Please join us on Saturday, October 26th at 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM for our Wayfarers to God - A Sisters Series on Suluk with Sayyida Nejma Davis at Al-Maqasid in the Green Barn.

Childcare is available (in the Ribat Basement) for women who would like to attend the class.

Reminder this is a ladies (16+) only class.

WHEN
Saturday, October 26, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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

WEDNESDAY 10/23/24

SEMINARY RAWHA with Yahya Rhodus

Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Location:
Musallā (Al-Maqasid)

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.

This Seminary class is open to general public.
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SHAFI'I FIQH with Auzair Khilwati
(Al-Muqaddima Al-Hadramiyya)

Time:
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location:
Musallā (Al-Maqasid)

This class delves into the foundational principles of worship (ibadat). The primary text of study, Al-Muqaddimah al-Hadhramiyyah, which is derived from Imam Nawawi's seminal work Al-Minhaj, is recognized as one of the most comprehensive intermediate treatises on ibadat within the Shafi'i tradition. The class will be taught 80% in Arabic and 20% in English and the course text will be in Arabic.

HANAFI FIQH with Yusuf Weltch
(Maraqi Al-Falah)

Time:
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location:
Lower level (Al-Maqasid)

Maraqi al-Falah, taught by Ustadh Yusuf Weltch, offers essential legal insights and reasoning on the rulings of prayer and fasting, along with concise coverage of zakat and hajj. Authored by Imam Abu'l-Ikhlas al-Shurunbulali, a foremost Hanafi jurist and esteemed scholar, this text serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the Five Pillars of Islam. The class will be taught 80% in Arabic and 20% in English and the course text will be in Arabic.

TUESDAY 10/22/24

THE RAWHA with Yahya Rhodus

Time:
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location:
Musallā (Al-Maqasid)

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

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SHAFI'I FIQH with Auzair Khilwati
(Al-Muqaddima Al-Hadramiyya)

Time:
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location:
Musallā (Al-Maqasid)

This class delves into the foundational principles of worship (ibadat). The primary text of study, Al-Muqaddimah al-Hadhramiyyah, which is derived from Imam Nawawi's seminal work Al-Minhaj, is recognized as one of the most comprehensive intermediate treatises on ibadat within the Shafi'i tradition. The class will be taught 80% in Arabic and 20% in English and the course text will be in Arabic.

HANAFI FIQH with Yusuf Weltch
(Maraqi Al-Falah)

Time:
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location:
Lower level (Al-Maqasid)

Maraqi al-Falah, taught by Ustadh Yusuf Weltch, offers essential legal insights and reasoning on the rulings of prayer and fasting, along with concise coverage of zakat and hajj. Authored by Imam Abu'l-Ikhlas al-Shurunbulali, a foremost Hanafi jurist and esteemed scholar, this text serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the Five Pillars of Islam. The class will be taught 80% in Arabic and 20% in English and the course text will be in Arabic.

As-Salaamu ‘Alaykum,

Please note the prayer times for October 20-30 in effect starting today Insha Allah.

October 20-30

Fajr: 6:30 AM
Dhuhr: 2:10 PM
Asr: 3:55 PM
Maghrib: Sunset +3 mins
Isha: 8:30 PM

Jum’ua: 1:15 PM

Mawlid: 7:00 PM
Burda: 5:00 PM

NO CLASSES - Sunday 10/20

As-Salaamu ‘Alaykum,

Please know that all Sunday evening classes will be postponed until next week due to the Weekend Retreat Insha Allah.

Additionally, there will be no Shafi’i and Hanafi Fiqh classes on Monday 10/21.

The Burda

*TIME CHANGED DUE TO RETREAT*

Qasida al-Burda, composed by Imam al-Busiri, is a poem in praise of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ which has gained acceptance throughout the Muslim world. Our weekly program consists of the recitation of this blessed poem, helping us grow in love and reverence for Allah's Messenger ﷺ.

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

WHEN:
Sunday, October 20, 2024
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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

Loving the Beloved ﷺ

WHEN
Saturday, October 19, 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM

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

This Weekend Retreat Saturday evening Mawlid 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.

Listen Live - https://mixlr.com/almaqasid_retreat

Watch Live - https://www.youtube.com/live/AkXaUbQauGw?si=ysIXabMEzCMjmJNu

To follow along please go to: https://www.qasidacollection.com/live/lovingthebeloved

Due to the increased number of guests for the weekend retreat, we kindly encourage local community members to carpool to the Mawlid tonight, if able. This will help ensure sufficient parking space for our guests.

Shuttle van service will be provided Insha Allah.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding. Jazakum Allah Khayra

ADHKAR DURING RETREAT WEEKEND

As-Salaamu ‘Alaykum,

Please know that all Adhkar recited from the Ribat will be live streamed using the retreat Mixlr link:

https://mixlr.com/almaqasid_retreat

UPDATED PRAYER TIMES - 10/18-10/20

As-Salaamu ‘Alaykum,

Due to the Weekend Retreat, the prayer times will be adjusted as shown below:

Friday 10/18
- Isha 8:15 PM

Saturday 10/19
- Dhuhr 1:00 PM
- Asr 4:45 PM
- Isha 9:15 PM

Sunday 10/20
- Dhuhr 1:15 PM

FRIDAY 10/18/24

Collective Dua for Palestine

WHEN: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

WHERE: Al-Maqasid (Musallā)

“Who responds to the distressed when they cry to Him, relieving ˹their˺ affliction, and ˹Who˺ makes you successors in the earth? Is it another god besides Allah?" [Quran 27:62] The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has said, "The Ummah in their mutual love, mercy, and affection is like one body. If one part of the body suffers, the rest of the body responds with wakefulness and fever." [Bukhari & Muslim]

As believers, we never lose hope and we recognize that Allah's will is supreme. Even when the Prophet ﷺ faced the most debilitating challenges, he ﷺ turned to Allah constantly and sought only His support.

Join us as we gather on the auspicious day of Jumu’a to collectively make duʿa for our brothers and sisters in Palestine.

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

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Jumu'a

The weekly Jumua, or Friday, Congregational prayer is held at Al-Maqasid from 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM.

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

Watch Live: https://www.almaqasid.org/jumua-live

WHEN: 1:15 PM - 2:00 PM

WHERE: Al-Maqasid (Musallā)

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Rahmah Cemetery Visit

WHEN: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

WHERE:
Rahma Cemetery 
313 Forgedale Road
Fleetwood, PA 19522

Please join us for the weekly visit to Rahma Cemetery at 4:00 PM on Fridays Insha Allah.

The visit will consist of recitation of Surah Ya Sin, Dua', a Qasida, and a brief reminder. May Allah have mercy on the souls of all Muslims who have passed away.

Add Qasida Collection to your iOS home screen by following the instructions on this infographic. (Zoom in on attached infographic to read)

QASIDA COLLECTION
Follow along with Qasida Collection (Nasheed) live during Al-Maqasid Loving The Beloved gatherings.

https://www.qasidacollection.com/live/lovingthebeloved

www.almaqasid.org/digest/october-17-2024

Loving the Beloved ﷺ

WHEN
Thursday, October 17, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

** Dinner will be after the Mawlid **

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

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.

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

Watch Live - https://www.almaqasid.org/loving-the-beloved-live

To follow along please go to: https://www.qasidacollection.com/live/lovingthebeloved

WEDNESDAY 10/16/24

SEMINARY RAWHA with Yahya Rhodus

Time:
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Location:
Musallā (Al-Maqasid)

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.

This Seminary class is open to general public.
____________________________________

SHAFI'I FIQH with Auzair Khilwati
(Al-Muqaddima Al-Hadramiyya)

Time:
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

Location:
Musallā (Al-Maqasid)

This class delves into the foundational principles of worship (ibadat). The primary text of study, Al-Muqaddimah al-Hadhramiyyah, which is derived from Imam Nawawi's seminal work Al-Minhaj, is recognized as one of the most comprehensive intermediate treatises on ibadat within the Shafi'i tradition. The class will be taught 80% in Arabic and 20% in English and the course text will be in Arabic.

HANAFI FIQH with Yusuf Weltch
(Maraqi Al-Falah)

Time:
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

Location:
Lower level (Al-Maqasid)

Maraqi al-Falah, taught by Ustadh Yusuf Weltch, offers essential legal insights and reasoning on the rulings of prayer and fasting, along with concise coverage of zakat and hajj. Authored by Imam Abu'l-Ikhlas al-Shurunbulali, a foremost Hanafi jurist and esteemed scholar, this text serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the Five Pillars of Islam. The class will be taught 80% in Arabic and 20% in English and the course text will be in Arabic.

TUESDAY 10/15/24

THE RAWHA with Yahya Rhodus

Time:
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location:
Musallā (Al-Maqasid)

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

____________________________________

SHAFI'I FIQH with Auzair Khilwati
(Al-Muqaddima Al-Hadramiyya)

Time:
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM

Location:
Musallā (Al-Maqasid)

This class delves into the foundational principles of worship (ibadat). The primary text of study, Al-Muqaddimah al-Hadhramiyyah, which is derived from Imam Nawawi's seminal work Al-Minhaj, is recognized as one of the most comprehensive intermediate treatises on ibadat within the Shafi'i tradition. The class will be taught 80% in Arabic and 20% in English and the course text will be in Arabic.

HANAFI FIQH with Yusuf Weltch
(Maraqi Al-Falah)

Time:
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

Location:
Lower level (Al-Maqasid)

Maraqi al-Falah, taught by Ustadh Yusuf Weltch, offers essential legal insights and reasoning on the rulings of prayer and fasting, along with concise coverage of zakat and hajj. Authored by Imam Abu'l-Ikhlas al-Shurunbulali, a foremost Hanafi jurist and esteemed scholar, this text serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the Five Pillars of Islam. The class will be taught 80% in Arabic and 20% in English and the course text will be in Arabic.

MONDAY 10/13/24

SEMINARY RAWHA w/ Yahya Rhodus

Time:
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Location:
Musallā (Al-Maqasid)

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.

This Seminary class is open to general public.
____________________________________

SHAFI'I FIQH w/ Auzair Khilwati
(Al-Muqaddima Al-Hadramiyya)

Time:
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

Location:
Musallā (Al-Maqasid)

This class delves into the foundational principles of worship (ibadat). The primary text of study, Al-Muqaddimah al-Hadhramiyyah, which is derived from Imam Nawawi's seminal work Al-Minhaj, is recognized as one of the most comprehensive intermediate treatises on ibadat within the Shafi'i tradition. The class will be taught 80% in Arabic and 20% in English and the course text will be in Arabic.

HANAFI FIQH w/ Yusuf Weltch
(Maraqi Al-Falah)

Time:
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM

Location:
Lower level (Al-Maqasid)

Maraqi al-Falah, taught by Ustadh Yusuf Weltch, offers essential legal insights and reasoning on the rulings of prayer and fasting, along with concise coverage of zakat and hajj. Authored by Imam Abu'l-Ikhlas al-Shurunbulali, a foremost Hanafi jurist and esteemed scholar, this text serves as an invaluable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of the Five Pillars of Islam. The class will be taught 80% in Arabic and 20% in English and the course text will be in Arabic.