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- Impact of Palestinian-Israeli conflict in Europe and North America - Attempts to stifle pro-Palestinian protests. - Premier of Ontario Doug Ford considers Palestinian flags at protests as symbols of terrorism. - Local politics blinds leaders to the plight of Palestinians. - Discussing the widespread criticism of academic discussion about Israel - Efforts to criticize academic discussions existed...

- Importance of youth emphasized in Qiyamat, questioning how it was spent. - Birr (righteousness) defined by beliefs, charity, prayer, good character. - Taqwa (God-fearingness) driven by love for God, fear of displeasing Him. - Basira (insightfulness) linked to birr and taqwa, clarity in perceiving reality. - Hearing and obedience to God stressed as essential qualities. - Encourage active particip...

- Gaza conflict reveals Western nations' double standards on free speech. - Discussion of the conflict's root cause, the decades of occupation, seems to be off-limits. - UN Secretary-General faced backlash for acknowledging occupation as a root cause of this conflict. - Muslim journalists reassigned from prominent roles in US news media. - Ontario MPP, Sarah Jama, criticized for her comments on th...

Recited on the Eve of 4th Rabi Ul Akir 1445 AH October 20th, 2023 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night Majlis - Jaffari Community Centre

- Israeli strategy criticized for not addressing the root cause of violence in the region. - The U.S., Canada, and the European Union supported Israel's narrative, leading to accusations of them thinking they represent the international view. - The UN's Security Council criticized for its ineffectiveness in resolving conflicts due to veto power by five major powers. - The UN General Assembly passe...

- Gathering to mourn Marḥūm Syed Asad Jafri's sudden passing at the age of 48. - He left a significant impact on the community in a short time, shocking everyone. - A successful life is not defined by the length of years lived but by the impact on society. - Prayers for a long life should be for building the hereafter. - Imam Sajjād's Du‘ā Makārimul Akhlāq emphasizes a life in service of God. - Th...

- Dealing with Israeli products and corporations - Discussing an example from Ayatullah Sistani's website regarding a relevant fatwa. - The concept of "اعانة الطلمة" (helping the oppressors) in Shi'a fiqh. - Doing business or supporting businesses via spending, with those involving helping oppressors is forbidden (major sin). - Qur'anic verse: "Do not be inclined towards...

- Reviewing the current crisis in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing the importance of faith-based responses over considerations of sectarian differences. - Highlighting fundamental concepts, including the definition of a Muslim, belief in the Imams of Ahlul Bayt, and the status of Nāṣibi. - Not all Sunnis are considered Nāṣibi, as many respect the Ahlul Bayt. - Prominent scholars like Ayatullāh Sistāni...

Thursday Night MajlisOctober 5th, 2023 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Ongoing conflict between Palestinians and Israelis has resulted in a tragic loss of civilian lives on both sides. - Casualty statistics: Hamas's attack has caused 1200 killed, 2700 injured, and 125 hostages, while Israel's attack has led to 1537 killed (including 1/3 children) and 5184 wounded. Israeli forces have dropped 6000 bombs on Gaza. - According to the UN, Israeli bombing has destroyed 1...

- Miladun Nabi is being celebrated this week. - Islam's fundamental creed is the shahādah: لا اله الا الله و ومحمد رسول الله. - The Prophet Muhammad is often wrongly compared to a mere messenger who brought the Qur’ān. - Prophet Muhammad and the Qur’ān are inseparable, as the Qur’ān was revealed to him. - The Prophet's soul is exceptional and capable of bearing the spiritual weight of the Qur’ānic...

- Celebration of the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad, highlighting his significance as the Father of Fatima, brother of ‘Ali, and the greatest prophet. - It also marks the birth anniversary of the Sixth Imam, Imam Ja‘far aṣ-Ṣādiq. - Briefly outlining the life of Prophet Muhammad in three segments: from birth to bi‘that, from bi‘that to hijrat, and from hijrat to wafāt. - It mentions the Mecc...

- Soon celebrating the milād of Prophet Muhammad (s). - Mecca had two problems with Islam's message: 1. Belief in One God, rejecting idol-worship. 2. Equality among believers regardless of race, ethnicity, wealth, or social status. - Some leaders proposed a compromise on worship, but the Quranic response (Surah Al-Kafirun) rejected it. - Early converts included oppressed individuals. - Prophet ref...

- Celebrating the victory of Mukhtar bin ‘Ubaydullah ath-Thaqafi and his army over the Yazidi army on the 9th of Rabi al-Awwal, year 66 AH, with the death of ‘Umar ibn Sa‘d. - Eid-e Zahra symbolically relates to Eid-e Ghadir, signifying tawalla (love) and tabarra (dissociation) in Islam. - While some Shi‘as advocate not harboring ill feelings, tabarra is a valid concept. - Love for Imam Ḥusayn and...

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Youtube: https://youtu.be/bjy3VOT-gBI August 3rd, 2022 - Night 6 of Muharram 1444 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

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Youtube: https://youtu.be/ZBkvQYA6lF0 August 1st, 2022 - Night 4 of Muharram 1443 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

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