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Assalamu alaikum wa rahmat Allahu wa barakatu: According to prophetic tradition, MANAL is organizing Salat-Al-Istisqa (Congregational Rain Prayer) both today (Wednesday, August 13) and tomorrow (Thursday, August 14) after Maghrib prayer at Masjid al-Noor on 430 Logy Bay Road. We are also collecting funds to help those affected by the wildfires sweeping across the province. You can donate online at our donation page at https://www.manal.ca/donate Jazakum Allahu Khairan, MANAL Executives

Dear Brothers and Sisters. Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahu Wa Barakatuhu. As part of Eid Al Adha celebrations, MANAL is organizing a Kids Party from 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM on Saturday, June 7th at the indoor facility of Techniplex (39 Churchill Avenue, St. John's). The party is intended for both young preschoolers AND older school-aged children/youth of our Muslim community. There will be inflatable bouncy castles, slides, fun games, twisted balloons, face painting and more. Also, one part of the facility will be reserved for our youth who may be interested in playing indoor soccer and other sports. Admission to the party will be for a fee of $ 10 per child / youth to be paid at the door. There will also be a donation box for those who would like to contribute more towards the costs. Please note that all attending children have to be supervised by and be under full responsibility of their parent / guardian. As per the rules of Techniplex, food and drinks will not be allowed inside the premises. We strongly advise everyone to bring their personal water bottles for their own use. Wishing you all a very blessed Eid Al Adha together with your families and beloved ones. Jazakumullahu Khairan, MANAL Executive Committee

In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful Dear Brothers and Sisters, Assalamu' Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, We would like to share important information with our community as part of Eid Al Adha celebrations. MANAL is pleased to announce that the day of Arafah will be Thursday June 5th and the first day of Eid will Insha'Allah be Friday June 6th. There will be two Eid prayers - the first prayer is scheduled to begin at 6:15 am and the second prayer to begin at 9:00 am. Both prayers will be held at Suleman Dawood Mosque (New Masjid) at 135 Torbay Road. Please see the map for the location. Note there will be NO Eid prayer at Masjid al-Noor. When you come for the Eid prayer, please follow these requirements: * Eating, drinking, smoking and distributing treat/snack bags are not allowed inside the prayer area * Everyone must have wudu at home and bring his/her own prayer mat Carpooling is recommended to avoid traffic congestion. Parking is allowed ONLY at the designated parking lots. Please follow directions from the RNC and MANAL Volunteers when parking. Eid Al Adha commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (AS) to sacrifice his son Ismail as an act of obedience to Allah (SWT). The celebration provides Muslims an opportunity to contemplate the values of sacrifice, patience, submission, obedience and steadfastness in their faith. As per traditions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), fasting during the first nine days of Zul-Hijja is a highly-recommended and highly-rewarded act. MANAL would like to thank all the volunteers who help us maintain the two Mosques (Masjid Al Noor and Masjid Suleman Dawood) and manage MANAL's operational activities throughout the year. May Allah (SWT) bless our community and the whole Muslim ummah with a happy and peaceful Eid Al Adha. JAK, MANAL Executives

Dear Sisters and Brothers, Assalamu Alaikum. As part of our Eid Al Fitr programming, we will insha'Allah have a community fundraising dinner to support the ongoing renovation of the recently acquired MANAL Masjid. The dinner will be held at 245 Freshwater, St. John's at 6:30 PM on Friday, April 4th. Other important details can be found in the attached poster. If you would like to contribute to a noble cause praised by Allah swt while enjoying a delicious full course dinner with your families and friends, please visit the following online page to register and purchase your tickets. The capacity is limited, so we encourage you to secure your spots as soon as possible. Link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/manal/1630804 Jazakumullahu Khairan, MANAL Executive Committee

Assalamu Alaikum, We are pleased to announce that, upon MANAL's request, the Confederation Building will be insha'Allah lit in green this Friday, February 28th to recognize the start of the holy month of Ramadan. As we wish our Muslim community a blessed Ramadan, we also thank the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for kindly accommodating our request. Jazakumullahu Khairan MANAL Executive Committee

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahu Wa Barakatuhu. Alhamdulillah, we are about to experience the start of the Holy Month of Ramadan. We pray to Allah (SWT) to help us all to build a strong sense of Taqwa during this holy month and to be able to sustain it for the rest of our lives. To improve our level of Taqwa is the true goal of fasting as mentioned in the Holy Quran (2:183). Please note the following points about MANAL's ongoing Ramadan and Taraweeh planning: · Insha'Allah, the first day of Ramadan will be on Saturday, March 1 and the first Taraweeh will be on the evening of Friday, February 28. · Ramadan timetable is posted at www.manal.ca for your convenience. · Masjid-al-Noor will be open insha'Allah for Fajr, Maghrib and Ishaa prayers from Monday to Friday and for all five prayers over the weekend. To maintain peace and discipline in the Mosque during the Holy month of Ramadan, MANAL will require each congregational member to comply with the following requirements: 1. Make wudu at home. 2. Children below the age of six are not allowed in the Mosque during Taraweeh prayer. 3. Parents are requested to make sure that their children pray and stay with them while in the Mosque. For those who cannot attend Ishaa and Taraweeh in person, there will Insha'Allah be daily live streaming from MANAL's website. We request you to donate generously during this Holy month to enable us to renovate and inaugurate the new 135 Torbay Road Masjid as soon as possible. Finally, Zakatul Fitr is $20 per person and we advise you to pay it at your earliest convenience. We wish you and your families Ramadan Kareem. Jazakumullahu Khairan, MANAL Executive Committee

Dear Brothers and Sisters, Assalamu Alaikum. It has been almost eight years since a gunman entered the Centre Culturel Islamique in Quebec City and opened fire on the congregation who had gathered there for Isha prayer. This horrific attack took the lives of six Muslim men and gravely injured many others. It also left six widows, several orphans and many survivors with irrevocable losses and lifelong trauma. Since this tragic and horrific attack, MANAL has strongly advocated for, and played an active role in, addressing and taking action against Islamophobia. We have helped to develop national and provincial strategies to identify and eliminate the systemic causes of this problem. We remain committed to be part of the solution by working together with our national, provincial and municipal allies. As a result of our collective efforts, in 2021, the Government of Canada designated January 29 a National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attack and Action Against Islamophobia. In 2023, a similar designation was also made by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador. As we approach the eighth anniversary of the Quebec City Mosque attack, we took, and will be taking, some initiatives to honor the memories of the victims and to express our continued commitment to stand against Islamophobia. Accordingly: We have reached out to different levels of government asking for public monuments (i.e. Government House, Confederation Building and City Hall) to be lit green on January 29 as a symbolic gesture of support and solidarity. As part of a national campaign, MANAL Executives, Volunteer Imams & Khateebs will be publicly wearing a 2" x 2" green square during the week of January 29. (All members of our Muslim community are encouraged to join the campaign. You can easily home make your own green square using felt or any other material and then attach it to your jacket/coat with a safety pin.) May Allah (SWT) bless all the victims of Islamophobia with the highest ranks of Jannah, give patience and strength to their families and friends. As Muslim Canadians, we will continue to do our part by spreading peace and awareness in our communities, supporting each other and standing up for our rights. Jazakumullahu Khairan MANAL Executive Committee

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