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- The month of Rabi al-Awwal marks the Prophet Muhammad's (a) migration from Mecca to Medina, an important event in Islamic history. - 'Ali (a) played a significant role during the hijrah when he took the Prophet’s place in bed to protect him from assassins. - The night 'Ali slept in the Prophet's bed is known as "laylatul mabit," and Allah revealed a verse praising his s...

Thursday Night Majlis 1st Rabi Ul Awwal 1446 AH September 5th 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- The month of Rabi al-Awwal marks the Prophet Muhammad's (a) migration from Mecca to Medina, an important event in Islamic history. - 'Ali (a) played a significant role during the hijrah when he took the Prophet’s place in bed to protect him from assassins. - The night 'Ali slept in the Prophet's bed is known as "laylatul mabit," and Allah revealed a verse praising his sacrifice (Qur'an 2:207). -...

- In the last majlis, we discussed the differing views of the Prophet's personality between the Sunni and Shī‘a schools. Sunnis view the Prophet's sayings as having official and personal dimensions, while Shī‘as consider him ma‘ṣūm, with all his actions and words being divinely inspired. - This difference became evident during the Prophet’s last days, notably in the event described by ‘Abd...

- On the Prophet's anniversary, it's important to revisit his status and the differences in how Muslims perceive it, particularly between Sunni and Shi'a views. - Sunnis often distinguish between the Prophet's "official" and "personal" statements, with only the official ones considered binding, whereas Shi'as view all of his statements as divinely inspired a...

Arbaeen Day Majlis 20th Safar 1446 AH Sunday, August 25th 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

19th Safar 1446 AH Saturday, August 24th 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night Majlis 24th Safar 1446 AH August 29th 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Arba'in of Imam Husayn was commemorated on Sunday with 21.48 million visitors in Karbala, compared to 2 million in 2003. - Imam Husayn's uprising against Yazid remains an inspiring example of resisting tyranny. - Some scholars under tyrant rulers teach obedience to unjust rulers, condemning Imam Husayn's rebellion. - Independent scholars see Imam Husayn as a source of inspiration, including Shay...

18th Safar 1446 AH Friday, August 23rd 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma Khutba August 23rd, 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

17th Safar 1446 AH Thursday, August 22nd 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

16th Safar 1446 AH Wednesday, August 21st 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Friday Juma Khutba August 16th, 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

Thursday Night Majlis August 15th 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

- Surah Al-Munafiqoon, Verse 8: "They say: If we return to Medina, the honorable will surely drive out the meaner therefrom; and to Allah belongs the might and to His Apostle and to the believers, but the hypocrites do not know." - 1st night: Imam Hasan's sacrifice of social status by signing the treaty. - 2nd night: Imam Hasan's sacrifice of social peace by signing the treaty. -...

Social Dimension of Imam Hasan's Personality 1. Surah Al-Baqara, Verse 208: - "O you who believe! Enter into (the zone of) peace one and all and do not follow the footsteps of Shaitan; surely he is your open enemy." - The term **السِّلْمِ** here means peace of mind and tranquility, not just submission. 3. Five Bands of Social Peace: 1. Natural Peacefulness: - Humans are naturally pea...

- Reflections on the personality of Imam Hasan to inspire appreciation and understanding of his role as a follower. - Imam Hasan in the Quran: - Encouraged to explore and appreciate Quranic verses related to Imam Hasan. - Surah Al-Ahzab, Verse 33: Allah purifies the Ahlulbayt. - Surah Ash-Shura, Verse 23: Love for near relatives is a divine command. - Surah Al-Ahzab, Verse 56: Allah and angels ble...

The tragedy of Karbala was foretold by Prophet Muḥammad (as), Imam ‘Ali (as), and Imam Ḥasan (as). Prophet Muḥammad (as) informed Umm Salamah that the earth of Karbala would turn to blood when Imam Ḥusayn (as) was martyred. Imam ‘Ali (as) predicted the events of Karbala when his army stopped at the site on their way to Ṣiffīn. Harthama bin Salīm, who heard Imam ‘Ali’s (as) forewarning, later joine...

- The days of ‘aza continue, focusing on the tragedy of Ḥusayn’s family arriving in Damascus. - Discussion of current issues, like the Palestinian tragedy, has polarized opinions in Shi‘a social media and elsewhere. - Imām Ḥusayn’s mission was to seek community reformation, a goal that should guide our observance of ‘azā. - Supporting the oppressed is a longstanding value in Islam, evidenced by hi...

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) declares Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories illegal. The ICJ calls for the evacuation of Israeli settlers from the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Israel is urged to pay reparations to Palestinians for damages caused by the occupation. Canada acknowledges the ICJ’s decision, emphasizing the need for Israel to respond substantively. The shift i...

Thursday Night Majlis August 1st 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

25th Muharram 1446 AH Wednesday, July 31st 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

24th Muharram 1446 AH Tuesday, July 30th 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)

23rd Muharram 1446 AH Monday, July 29th 2024 Donate towards our programs today: https://jaffari.org/donate/ Jaffari Community Centre (JCC Live)