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Mosque Ramadan Activities in a Lockdown – A Unique Ramadan
The month started with many people feeling down that the mosques are closed. Soon after that, we all realised that this pandemic has so many benefits. With hardship comes a lot of ease. From the midst of this corona, the Liverpool Ramadan Program was born. Owned by the youth and for people from different ages. With daily programs; from lectures to online Quran circles to Kahoot quizzes and Quran competition. Presenters were from different professional and cultural backgrounds. The host team (mostly aged 16-20) excelled and grew in confidence; they gained so many skills in ONE month. Ramadan has been a training course for our young generation. Special guests were generous in contributing to this program with special thanks to Anas Altikriti and Omer El-Hamdoon. Local doctors and professors also shared their expertise.
Sisters were present with the women lectures and reminders.
Alhamdulilah, this program has been a true success story, a proof that with unity, great things happen. The program has brought the Ramadan and mosque vibes into every single home, all through zoom and youtube.
This was completed with an e-party! Yes a party through zoom (watch the youtube below). Enjoy the clips 🙂
Ramadan Timetable – A statement by a group of Liverpool’s Sheikhs
iMAMS STATMENT ON Ramadan Timetable
As we have received a number of inquiries and complaints from our community members, we have requested from the Imams to issue a statement to explain the reason behind the change of Imask time in this Ramadan Timetable. Below is the full statement in English and Arabic.
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Date: 27/04/2020
A statement by a group of Liverpool’s Sheikhs
Allah the Almighty said: “We did not send Messengers before you (O Muhammad), any, but men to whom We revealed. So (O people), ask those who have special knowledge, if you do not know”.
This is a statement relating to the inquiries raised by some of the brothers and sisters about the issue of Imsakiyah in the month of Ramadan and the start of the Fajr time, which was recently adopted in the city of Liverpool for the year 2020.
A group of the Sheikhs and Imams of Liverpool met to consider what was presented by some of the brothers and sisters regarding the validity of the prayer times. These prayer times were approved by the mosques of the city of Liverpool in a unified Ramadan timetable, especially the time of Imsak and Fajr. The Sheikhs in the meeting agreed the following:
Firstly:
The issue of scheduling prayer times is a purely specialised issue that only a specialist with knowledge can do.
Secondly:
The timing that has been adopted is issued by a globally approved legal and scientific reference, which is the timing of Umm Al-Qura, which is adopted in the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah, and many countries of the Islamic world, and commended by specialised Muslim astronomers in the United Kingdom.
Thirdly:
Fajr prayer will take place 10 minutes after Imsak time due to precautionary measures.
Fourthly:
The timing of Imsak cannot be tampered with. If the Imsak time is known according to a reliable reference as in this case, and is violated, validity of fasting could be undermined according to Islamic Sharia.
والسلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
Date: 27/04/2020
بيان صادر عن مجموعة من مشائخ مدينة ليفربول
قال تعالى ” وَمَا أَرْسَلْنَا مِن قَبْلِكَ إِلَّا رِجَالًا نُّوحِي إِلَيْهِمْ ۚ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ” النحل 43
بيان حول استفسار بعض الاخوة عن مسألة الامساك في شهر رمضان ودخول وقت الفجر والذي تم اعتماده مؤخرا في مدينة ليفربول للعام 1441 ه فنقول في هذا ومن الله التوفيق .
الحمد لله والصلاة والسلام على المبعوث رحمة للعالمين سيدنا محمد وعلى اله وصحبه اجمعين وبعد:
فقد اجتمعت مجموعة من مشايخ مدينة ليفربول للنظر فيما تم عرضه من قبل بعض الاخوة السائلين عن مدى صحة مواقيت الصلوات التي اقرت من قبل مساجد مدينة ليفربول وتحديدا وقت الامساك ودخول الفجر، فقد اجمع المجتمعون من المشايخ على الاتي وفيما يلي توضيح على ما اتفق عليه:
اولا:
ان مسالة وضع جدول بمواقيت الصلاة هي مسالة تخصصية بحتة لايقوم بها الا مختص عالم بمداخلها وخصوصيتها .
ثانيا:
ان التوقيت الذي تم اعتماده صادر عن مرجعية شرعية وعلمية معتمدة عالميا وهي توقيت ام القرى المعتمد في الحرمين المكي والمدني الشريفين وكثير من دول العالم الاسلامي، وهو ما اكد عليه علماء فلك مسلمون مختصون في المملكة المتحدة .
ثالثا:
ان صلاة الفجر تكون بعد الامساك ب “10” دقائق وذلك لاعتبارات احتياطية.
رابعا:
ان توقيت الامساك لايمكن التلاعب به، فاذا علم وقته بموجب مرجعية يعتد بها كما هو حاصل فيما تقدم وتم مخالفته من الصائم فقد وقع في الحرج الشرعي.
ومن الله التوفيق والسداد
والسلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update 4 Date: 16/03/2020
Mosque Closure
In light of the latest significant increase in coronavirus cases in the UK, it is with great regret that we have to announce that Al-Rahma Mosque Management will enforce the following measure:
Temporary suspension of all daily prayers in the Mosque including Friday prayers until further notice.
Effective immediately after Dohr prayer on Monday 16th March 2020.
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تحديث رقم 4 بخصوص فيروس كورونا (COVID-19)
إغلاق المسجد
بناءاً على ضوء الازدياد المتسارع والحرج لحالات الاصابة بفيروس كورونا مؤخرا، سوف تقوم ادارة مسجد الرحمة وبكل اسف بإتخاذ الإجراء التالي:
التعليق المؤقت لجميع الصلوات اليومية في المسجد بما في ذلك صلاة الجمعة حتى إشعار آخر.
يعمل به مباشرة بعد صلاة الظهر يوم الاثنين 16 مارس 2020.
لمزيد من المعلومات و آخر المستجدات بخصوص الوسائل الوقائية لإنتشار فيروس كورونا، الرجاء زيارة الموقع الإلكتروني لمسجد الرحمة.
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WARGALIN-TA 4-AAD
Joojinta salaadaha JAMACA AH (SI KU MEEL GAAADHA)
Iyadoo la tixraacayo tirada sii kordhaysa ee Coronavirus iyo saamaynta uu ku yeeshay UK. Sidoo kale, Iyadoo aanu aad uga xunahay, ka maamul ahaan Waxaa qasab nagu noqotay in aanu qaadano go’aamadan/tallaabooyinkan hoos ku xusan:
Waxaa si ku meel gaadha loo joojiyay DHAMAAN SALAADIHII JAMACA AHAA, kuwaas oo ay ku jirto SALAADA JIMCE. Ilaa iyo ogaysiis dambe.
Durbadiiba salaado duhur ka dib maalinta isniinta 16 ka Maarso 2020
Fadlan booqo bogga (website-ka) Al-Rahma Masjid.
English
Coronavirus Update Date: 14/03/2020
Current Measures at Al-Rahma Mosque
1. Prayer arrangement are as follows:
a. Fajr prayer to remain unchanged.
b. Dohr & Asr prayers will be combined at Dohr time.
c. Maghreb & Isha prayers will be combined at Maghreb time.
d. Prayer halls will only open 30 minutes before prayer and close 30 minutes
after prayer.
2. Suspension of all events, circles and Madrassa classes in the Mosque.
3. Elderly worshippers to stay at home and avoid Mosque congregation.
4. Children under the age of 12 to stay at home and avoid Mosque congregation.
5. Avoid attending if unwell, even if mildly.
6. Avoid physical contact, including hand shakes.
Likely Upcoming Measures – Preparing for Closure
At this point in time, Al-Rahma Mosque will remain open throughout this pandemic. We will only close the Mosque if we are advised by Public Health england. In the likely event of closure, please be prepared for the following:
1. Temporary suspension of Friday prayers in congregation at short notice
2. Temporary suspension of all prayers in congregation at short notice
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Coronavirus Update Date: 11/03/2020
Advice on coronavirus
Al-Rahma Mosque is monitoring the situation of the coronavirus outbreak and would like to urge worshipper to follow the guidance below as set by the Mosque’s management committee:
- In order to reduce the chance of virus transmission, and for your safety and the safety of others, we recommend that you stay at home and avoid the congregation in the Mosque if:
- You are from the elderly or children group of worshippers; as such groups are the most vulnerable to infections from this virus.
- You are unwell or have flu like symptoms.
- You have been abroad in the last two weeks.
- To minimise the spread of coronavirus, Al-Rahma may make drastic plans at short notice, such plans include Friday prayers and the Mosque’s opening hours.
- Whilst in the Mosque, please follow strictly the following:
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze. Put used tissues in the bin immediately.
- Wash your hands with soap and water often (recommended for 20 seconds) – use hand sanitizer gel if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid standing in groups in the Mosque for long periods.
- You should always seek medical advice if you are in any way concerned about your health or that of relatives or friends. Call your GP or NHS 111 for advice and possible diagnosis.
Health Authority Guidelines
Please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-information-campaignfocuses-on-handwashing.
Cases identified in England by NHS region
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-information-for-thepublic#number-of-cases
عربي
تحديث بخصوص فيروس كورونا (COVID-19) التاريخ: 14/03/2020
الإجراءات الحالية المتبعة في مسجد الرحمة للوقاية و الحد من إنتشار الإصابة بفيروس كورونا:
1. سوف يتم تنظيم مواعيد الصلوات على النحو التالي:
أ. صلاة الفجر سوف تبقى في موعدها دون تغيير.
ب.صلاتي الظهر و العصر سوف يتم جمعهما في موعد صلاة الظهر.
ج. صلاتي المغرب و العشاء سوف يتم جمعهما في موعد صلاة المغرب.
د. سوف يتم فتح المسجد للصلاة قبل 30 دقيقة من موعد الصلاة، و سوف يتم إغلاقه بعد 30 دقيقة من إتمام الصلاة.
2. سوف يتم تعليق كل الفعاليات و حلقات الدروس و الفصول المدرسية في المسجد لحين إشعار آخر.
3. على كبار السن من المصليين الصلاة في منازلهم و عدم الحضور و التجمع في المسجد.
4. على الأطفال دون سن الثانية عشر الصلاة في منازلهم و عدم الحضور و التجمع في المسجد.
5. يجب عدم الحضور إلى المسجد عند الشعور بأية أعراض مرضية حتى و إن كانت طفيفة.
6. يجب تجنب أي إتصال مباشر مع الآخرين بما في ذلك المصافحة باليد.
الإجراءات المتوقع إتخاذها – التحضير للإغلاق:
في الوقت الحالي، سوف يظل مسجد الرحمة مفتوحاً رغم تفشي الوباء، و لكن سوف يتم إغلاق المسجد في حال ما تم النُصح بذلك من قبل دائرة الصحة العامة في إنكلترا.
في حال ما إذا تم إغلاق المسجد، الرجاء التحضّر لما يلي:
1. إعلان مفاجئ بخصوص التعليق المؤقت لحضورصلاة الجمعة في المسجد لحين إشعار آخر.
2. إعلان مفاجئ بخصوص التعليق المؤقت لحضورجميع الصلوات في المسجد لحين إشعار آخر.
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تحديث بخصوص فيروس كورونا (COVID-19) التاريخ: 11/03/2020
الاخوة والاخوات الكرام
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
يعمل أخوانكم و أخواتكم في إدارة مسجد الرحمة بالأسباب الواجب اتباعها لوقاية المصلين من مرض كرونا الذي بدء الانتشار في اوربا عموما و بريطانيا على وجه الخصوص. لذا نهيب بالأخوة و الأخوات مساعدتنا وذلك بأخذ الحيطة و اتباع الإرشادات اللازمة لحمايتكم وحماية الآخرين من هذا الفيروس وهي كالاتي.
١ عند الشعور باعراض هذا المرض مثل” الصداع وصعوبة تنفس” او أي من أعراض الزكام فالرجاء عدم الحضور إلى المسجد او الأماكن المحتشدة و الإتصال بالجهات المختصة لمساعدتك (اتصل على 111.
.٢. المحافظة على النظافة والتعقيم وتجنب المصافحة أو الإختلاط مع من لدية أعراض الزكام.
٣.متابعة التعليمات الصحية التي تصدر من الجهات المختصة بهذا الخصوص ومحاولة نشر الوعي بها وتطبيقها.
نسأل الله لكم السلامة وتمام الصحة
والعافية.
وجزاكم الله خيرا
Somali
TALLAABOYINKA DHAQAN-GALKA AH EE AL-RAHMA MASJID
- Xiliyada salaadahu waa sidan soo socota:
- Salaada SUBAX waa sideedii (isma badelin).
- DUHUR & CASAR waa la is raacinayaa xiliga saalada Duhur.
- Makhrib /Maqrib & Cishe waa la is raacinayaa xiliga salaada Makhrib /Maqrib.
- Masjidku waxa uu furnaan doonaa 30 daaqiiqo ka hore iyo ka dib salaada kasta (Duhur iyo Makhrib /Maqrib).
- Waxaa si kumeel gaadha dib loo dhigay dhamaan CASHARADII, MAL CAAMADIHII IYO DHAMAAN KULAMADII KA DHICI JIRAY MASJIDKA.
- DADKA WAAWEYN (DA’DA AH) waxaa lagula talinayaa in ay guriga joogtaan oo aanay iman JAMACA.
- CARUURTA 12-JIR KA YAR waa in ay guriga joogaan oo aanay iman JAMACA.
- Haddii aad xanuun dareemayso, haba yaraatee, waxaa adiga iyo adkaba u fiican in aad guriga iska joogto.
- Waxaa kale oo muhiim in aad iska ilaaliso SALAANTA (GACAN QAADKA-AH).
TALLAABOOYINKA SUURTA GALKA DHAW AH
Wakhtigan hadda ah, ee ay jirto aafada baahsan ee cudurka Convid-19, Al-Rahma Masjid wuu furnaan doonaa. Laakiin, Masjidka si kumeel gaadha ayaa loo xidhi donaa, haddii ay tallo ka timaado xafiiska BEDQABKA IYO FAYO-DHAWRKA DADWEYNAHA EE ENGLAND (PUBLICH HEALTH ENGLAND), fadlan waxaa muhiima in loo diyaar garoobo:
- In si ku meel gaadha loo joogiyo SALAADAHA JIMCE.
- In si ku meel gaadha loo joojiyo DHAMAAN SALAADAHA JAMACA AH.
النَّبِيَّ ﷺ كَانَ يَقُولُ: (اللَّهمَّ إِنِّي أَعُوُذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْبرَصِ، وَالجُنُونِ، والجُذَامِ، وسّيءِ الأَسْقامِ) رَوَاهُ أَبو داود بإِسنادٍ صحيحٍ.
“O Allah! I seek refuge in You from leprosy, madness and evil diseases” -Muhammad PBUH
Experiencing fever, headaches, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties? Avoid public places and CALL 111 NHS coronavirus service!
Madrassah Management Masterclass
In partnership with Liverpool City Council, LMS hosted a one-day Masterclass on Madrassah Management. This excellent masterclass was delivered by Faith Associates and focused on key areas such as: Safeguarding, Governance, Leadership, Management and how to ensure Compliance with Standards. It highlighted the current issues within ‘Out of School Settings’ and how to make significant improvements. Attendees included local leaders from Abdullah Quilliam Mosque, Liverpool Arabic Centre, Penny Lane Mosque and others.
LMS Volunteer Meeting
This meeting was conducted on Sunday 2nd February, at 11 am, at Al-Rahma Mosque with confirmation of almost 30 volunteers, besides Imams and Board of Trustees.
Volunteers arrived for registration and coffee at 10:30 am. Introduction and welcome by Chairman, Dr Badr at 11:00am. Presentation on understanding LMS organisation at 11:10 am by Mr Ahmed Issa. Upcoming Activities Presentation by Miss Asma Al-Thubhani at 11:25 am and an open discussion followed by a question and answer session.
Islamic Leadership Course
Last December, LMS had the pleasure of hosting a full-day course on Islamic Leadership for the youth In Liverpool. The course focused on discovering the perfect leadership styles and skills of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) and how it can be applied in today’s world. The training was delivered by Kaushar Tai, a Management and Training Consultant and the Director of Aksa Ltd. The course covered topics on how to turn negatives into positives, and on emotional intelligence. Attendees from both genders participated in this and throroughly enjoyed the training.