Author Archives: annarbormca

Volunteer with MCA

Posted on by
 53 established activities
Over 9 areas identified for establishmentWould you like to volunteer for these different activities at MCA?Click here for a list of activities at MCA

We currently have a large number of activities at MCA – and there is room for many more to be established. Please find an activity that suits your interests and contact MCA or the lead volunteer on the activity!

The Muslim Community Association of Ann Arbor can reach its zenith through the effort of every single member of this masjid. We hope you will join us in this communal effort!

Read more »

Posted in General Announcements

Ramadan Activities at MCA

Posted on by

ramadan-2011

Ramadan Mubarak!

The first day of fasting will be on Thursday, June 18th. Taraweeh prayer will begin on Wednesday, June 17th after Isha at 11.05pm insha Allah.

Listen to a special message from our beloved Imam Moataz Al-Hallak about the activities at our masjid.

Hope to see you all at the masjid InshaAllah. Have a blessed day and make lots of duaa!

Du3aa on Sighting the Crescent:

du3aa

 ‘Allaah is the greatest. O Allaah, let the crescent loom above us in safety, faith, peace, and Islaam, and in agreement with all that You love and pleases You. Our Lord and your Lord is Allaah.’

View this du3aa here

Continue reading below for a list of the various activities during Ramadan at our masjid.

Read more »

Posted in General Announcements

Determining Ramadan and Eid

Posted on by
How does the MCA determine the beginning of Ramadaan and the Day of Eid-ul-Fitr?
The beginning of the blessed month of Ramadaan is determined by one of the following two criteria:
  1. Physical sighting of the crescent moon of Ramadaan or Shawwaal.
    • The physical sighting of the crescent is established by the testimony of one or two trustworthy Muslim witnesses.
  2. The completion of month of Shaaban or Ramadaan.
    • The thirtieth day of any lunar month marks the completion of that particular month.
These very criteria apply to determining the end of Ramadan and the day of Eid.

This position is based on following evidences:

  • Allah says in the Qur’an:
شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِّلنَّاسِ وَبَيِّنَاتٍ مِّنَ الْهُدَىٰ وَالْفُرْقَانِ فَمَن شَهِدَ مِنكُمُ الشَّهْرَ فَلْيَصُمْهُ

It was the month of Ramadan in which the Qur’an was [first] sent down as a guidance for humanity and a self-evident proof of that guidance, and as the standard by which to discern the true from the false. Hence, whoever of you witnesses the month, shall fast it. [2:185]

  • The Prophet’s (saws) said in the hadith which was related from him by nine of the companions of the Prophet (saws):
صوموا لرؤيته، وأفطروا لرؤيته، فإن غَبِيَ عليكم فأكملوا عدة شعبان ثلاثين‏”‏ ‏(‏‏(‏متفق عليه وهذا لفظ البخاري‏)‏‏)‏‏.‏  وفي رواية مسلم‏:‏ ‏”‏فإن غم عليكم فصوموا ثلاثين يومًا‏“
“When you see the crescent moon, fast, and when you see it, break your fast, and if it is obscured from your vision, complete the month to thirty days.”
Recorded by Bukhari, Muslim and others.
  • This is also based on the hadith of Abd-Allah ibn Umar (raa) that Allah’s Messenger (saws) said:
الشَّهْرُ تِسْعٌ وَعِشْرُونَ لَيْلَةً، فَلاَ تَصُومُوا حَتَّى تَرَوْهُ، فَإِنْ غُمَّ عَلَيْكُمْ فَأَكْمِلُوا الْعِدَّةَ ثَلاَثِينَ
“The month is twenty-nine nights, so do not fast until you see it, then if it is obscured from your vision, complete the month to thirty.”
Recorded by Bukhari. 
  1. The Prophet’s saying (saws) made the obligation of fasting dependent on the sighting of the crescent moon, not on just its presence, and the consensus of the vast majority of the scholars of this Ummah has converged on this point over the centuries.
  2. The Prophet’s saying (saws) did not bind the issue of fasting to the birth of the crescent moon, but rather to it being seen.
Therefore, we in the MCA follow any established crescent moon sighting by the proper authorities in any Muslim country which follows the aforementioned criteria, or any verifiable reliable sighting of the crescent moon by any Muslim in any part of the world:
  • This position is the stance of the majority of the people of knowledge and the view adopted by the authenticating scholars amongst them.
  • This is also closer to Allah’s objective of harmony and agreement, and a step on the path to unitingtheUmmah and speaking with one voice.
    • If one Muslim sights the crescent moon of Ramadan, all Muslims fast.

Moreover, this position does not stir up regional sensitivities, for whichever Muslim country announces the moon sighting, the Muslim communities will follow them; their decision is to be relied on and acted upon.

We hope this clarifies any questions you may have.
JazakumAllahu Khayran for your patience.
Posted in General Announcements

Youth Qiyam – Ramadan 2015

Posted on by
“Who Am I?: The Muslim Identity” Ramadan Qiyam Series 
youthQiyam
In the spirit of the holy month, we present Qiyam Series every Saturday in the month of Ramadan, from after taraweeh until Fajr.

Join us for blessed nights of tahajjud, informal lectures, time for ibadah and, of course, suhoor! All are welcome.

Make sure to mark the following dates in your calendars:

  • June 20th
  • June 27th
  • July 4th
  • July 11th
Brought to you by the MCA Youth Group, led by the male and female youth directors.
Posted in General Announcements
Page 1 of 212