Statement from Imam Talib Shareef  of the Nations Mosque

With Allah’s Name, The Merciful Benefactor, The Merciful Redeemer, All Praise and Thanks belongs to Allah, the Lord, Guardian Evolver, Cherisher and Sustainer of all worlds, all systems of knowledge. The same Almighty G-d for all of us, who created us all and Cares about us all equally. We extend our thoughts and prayers for all the families that have experienced loss of lives as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19). We further extend our gratitude to all who are contributing to the solution and not the problem by cooperating and adhering to the cleanliness, distancing, and self-quarantine guidance presented by our health experts.

As of this communication, there are over 470,000 COVID-19 cases worldwide, with more than 21,000 deaths, affecting 198 countries and territories. In the USA, cases have risen to over 68,203 and more than 1,027 deaths. In our local area, cases in Maryland have risen to 473, in Virginia to 391, and here in D.C. to nearly 200. All In less than a few months. We are seeing a rapid increase and, in some cases, doubling every few days. So, the imperative is to stay home, stop the spread, and save lives. Please understand that asking you to stay at home and limit your movement gives the experts time and reduces the pressure or burden on the health systems, but on their own, these actions won’t eliminate the virus. Nevertheless, these actions will facilitate the precise measures needed to suppress and stop transmission and save lives. Then, when restrictions are lifted, the virus doesn’t resurge. Our Holy Qur’an teaches us the value of a human life in chapter 5:32, “if you save a life it’s as if you have saved the whole of humanity.”

While we, as a religious community and member of the society, are doing our part by closing and cancelling most public activities, I want to list some of things we’re doing:

– Live streaming the Jumu’ah (Friday) Prayer service.
– Having limited business hours to respond to phone calls, mail, etc. and forwarding calls after hours.
– Communicating to our membership via text messaging, e-newsletter, phone, etc.
– Communicating with government officials for updates, presenting our needs and seeking ways to assist
– Providing counseling, referral, limited matrimonial services, etc.
– Facilitating the delivery of daily meals weekly to our DC-based seniors via our Kibar Nutrition Site and facilitating monthly food distribution via our SHARE Program.
– Contacting and responding to the needs of ALL seniors in the DC, MD and VA area.
– Exploring webinar training, classes, symposiums, etc. for all. Stay tuned.

As we continue providing services during this time of crisis, please continue to help us be of service to you, and those in need, by making an online contribution at www.thenationsmosque.org.

These are trying times. It’s a test, it’s a challenge, and like everything else it’s temporary. We won’t progress if we don’t have a test. Welcome challenges. The more the soul is challenged the more the good potential in the soul is brought out. “Be sure We shall test you with something of fear and hunger, some loss in goods, lives, and the fruits of your toil. But give glad tidings to those who patiently persevere. Those who say, when afflicted with calamity, ‘To Allah we belong, and to Him is our return.’ They are those on whom descend blessings from their Lord, and mercy. They are the ones who receive guidance.” Qur’an 2:155-157

“It is not righteousness that you turn your faces towards East or West. But it is righteousness to believe in Allah and the Last Day, And the Angels, and the Books, and the Messengers; To spend of your substance, out of love for Him, For your kin, for orphans, for the needy, for the wayfarer, for those who ask, and for the ransom of slaves; To be steadfast in prayer, And give in charity; To fulfill the contracts which you have made; And to be firm and patient, in pain and adversity, And throughout all periods of panic. Such are the people of truth, the God-fearing.” Qur’an 2:177

Verily, with every difficulty there is relief. Verily, with every difficulty there is relief. Qur’an 94:5-6

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Masjid Muhammad, The Nation’s Mosque has been home to generations of Muslims living in the D.C. metropolitan area and abroad and has served our community for more than 50 years. We are comprised of families and individuals, some of whom are current members and some that are long-term affiliates helping us from the sidelines. Our goal is to encourage everyone who has benefitted from our beloved Masjid to participate.

How Can You Help?

In the past, our strategy has been to create and promote fundraisers for the purpose of meeting basic needs. We’ve figured out that it is better to give a little consistently than to give a lot at one time. If each one of us were to participate by donating an additional Dollar A Day to our regular contributions, we could ease many of the burdens associated with raising money. Help us to move beyond the day to day and towards securing our future for just A Dollar A Day.

• Make a commitment to donate A Dollar A Day ($31 a month) through our automatic payment system and be a part of helping us to eliminate the worry of operational expenses.

SIGN ME UP FOR A $1 A DAY  

For more information, contact us at info@thenationsmosque.org

OR  drop off a gift this Wednesday June 13, 2018 for children ages 2-17 yrs at the Masjid business office.  As always we thank you for your support!!

IFTARS & NIGHTLY PRAYERS:                                  

• Iftars and Prayers are nightly during the month of Ramadan. Join us just before Maghrib Prayer. We will break the fast, pray, and enjoy a meal.  Donate Iftar meals; please contact the office for available dates to sponsor an Iftar. To donate money, click on 
• Donate Now button and follow prompts in the link.
• Tarawih Prayer is performed nightly after Isha Prayer.

JUMAH:

• Jumah Prayer will still be held every Friday at our normal time of 1pm.
• The mosque is open for all daily prayers.

Islamic Studies,  Ta’aleems, and Ramadan Sessions:

• 10:00 am Ash-Shahadah 101 Course/ Islamic Studies
• 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Beginners Arabic Class
• Study Al-Islam conference call, every morning at 4:30 am
•                          Dial-In Number: (712) 770-4160  Access Code: 684012#
• Please join us for the upcoming Ramadan Ta’leem Sessions!
  Theme: Qur’anic themes regarding Mercy, Forgiveness and Freedom
• May 20th from 1:30 pm-2:30 pm,   May 27th from 1:30 pm-2:30 pm, June 3rd (Featuring Guest Presenter) 1:30 pm-2:30 pm & June 10th from 1:30 pm-2:30 pm.

———————————————————————-   Masjid Muhammad 2018 Ramadan Sessions

Topic: Ramadan: Muhammad (PBUH) the Personification of the Excellence of Human Nature.

June 1^st – 3^rd

• Friday 6 PM – Iftar
• Saturday 10AM -3PM/ 6PM – Iftar
• Sunday 10AM – 2PM.

Presenters Include: Imam Faheem Shuaib, Nimat Bilal, Kalimah Azeez-Rashada, Imam Earl El-Amin, Imam Zayd Abdul Karim, Jihad Abdul Salaam & Imam Talib Shareef.

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

AsSalaam Alaikum

The month of Ramadan, the month of fasting is upon us.  This month, wherein from dawn to sunset, we, Muslims, fast from food, drink, and other worldly pleasures.  Let us be mindful of its virtues of Bodily and spiritual purity.  While fasting is mainly to bring us closer to Allah (Almighty G-d), the benefit of our fasting to the society is that it makes us more aware, conscious of the need to help those who are less fortunate than we are.  

So, what Muslims in American and throughout the world will be focusing on during Ramadan, the month of fasting is returning to our original nature and original excellence that’s seen in all human life when it comes from the mother.  All human life comes into the world upon a disposition of compassion, love, purity, truthfulness, caring for others, responding to the needs of others and free of criminal and inhuman behavior and attitudes.  This translates to obedience and mindfulness of the Creator, being conscious of the need to appreciate and respect both our fellow human being and the outer world as the creation of the Almighty.  And being conscious of and serving the needs of the less fortunate, homeless, refugees, the need for peace in our lives and in the world, social justice, liberty and equality, reducing and eliminating violence and abuse of all types and working for the betterment of mankind in society.