lecture on Wednesday 26th September, 2007 /at 8.15pm

lecture on Wednesday, 26th September, 2007 /at 8.15pm /
by Prof. Christian Troll S.J.Germany on:
The New Presence of Islam in Europe: Challenge and Opportunity for Dialoguethe lecture is in Milltown institute in the college theatre...please make announcement in your website

Musrata Musrati

Introduction to The Cork Muslim Women's Group

As a group we have many aims among them is to create a proper community for the sisters in Cork. The group is something the sisters can turn to in times of hardship as well as in times of joy. We are a support group for sisters. We are active in our local community as well as in the community of Cork endevouring to change the image of what a Muslim women is. Through our actions we try to change peoples impression of Islam and who muslims are, as well as creating an image for the Irish Muslim and getting the Irish Muslim recognised
We organise many events and activities including days out for the sisters, like trips to Blarney Castle or Fota Wildlife Park. We also organise events open to the wider public - our most recent of these was an Interfaith Dialogue which took place last April between Sheik Abdur Raheem Green and Fr Sean O'Sullivan.

[ Quran 49:13 ]

O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other. Verily the most honored of you in the sight of God is (one who is) the most righteous of you. And God has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).

We invite you to browse through the site. http://www.corkmuslimwomensgroup.com/
If you have any question or comments please forward them on to us here.
Wa'Salam

The Muslim Lobby congtratulates the muslims

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُواْ كُتِبَ عَلَيْكُمُ الصِّيَامُ كَمَا كُتِبَ عَلَى الَّذِينَ مِن قَبْلِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَتَّقُونَ
"O who believe, fasting is decreed for you as it was decreed for those before you; perchance you will guard yourselves. (2:183)

RAMADAN MUBARAK

The Muslim Lobby congtratulates the muslim community in Ireland and in the whole world for the coming of the month of Radmadan May Allah give us the strength to fast and worship Him in the right way with sincerity and devotion.
First day of Ramadan 1428h will be Thursday (13 Sep 2007)

Etiquette of breaking the fast

By Dr. Gibril Haddad

The fast is broken at sunset, and it is termed in Arabic iftar. It is a time of happiness and refreshment after experiencing the pangs of hunger and thirst. It is usually broken with dates and in many cultures a light soup with bread or small side dishes. Breaking the fast is followed immediately by the evening obligatory prayer. In many parts of the world, including the US, breaking fast is observed in congregation in mosques and homes.
The Prophetic etiquette of breaking fast: three rutabs (moist dates), or else tamr (dry dates), or else water, mentioning Allah, using the right hand, stating the du`a that fasting was for Allah and breakfast with his rizq (provision), and asking Allah aid in fasting, night-prayer, lowering the eyes, and guarding the tongue in Ramadan. The invocation (du`a) upon breaking fast is answered.
The following two du`as should be recited after breaking the fast:
اَللّهُمَّ لَكَ صُمْتُ وَعَلى رِزْقِكَ أَفْطَرْتُ
Allahumma laka sumtu wa `alaa rizqika aftartu
O Allah! For You have I fasted and upon Your sustenance have I broken my fast. [Abu Dawud]
ذَهَبَ الظَّمَأُ وَابْتَلَّتِ الْعُرُوقُ وَثَبَتَ الأَجْرُ إِنْ شَاءَ اللهُ
Dhahab az zamaa’u wab tallatil urooqu wa thabat al-ajru Insha-Allah
The thirst has vanished, the veins have been wetted and the reward is established - Insha-Allah. [Abu Dawud]
The Prophet (s) said: "Whosoever fasts experiences two joys. He is joyful when he breaks his fast, and is joyful because of his fasting when he meets his Lord." [Sahih Muslim]
"When evening approaches from this side (east) and the day retreats from this side (west) and the sun has set, the one who is fasting breaks his fast." [Bukhari and Muslim]
"Break your fast with a date, or with water because it is pure."[Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi]
The Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, said: "My nation will remain in goodness as long as they break the fast as soon as it is due." [Muslim]
It is offensive and unhealthy to stuff the stomach with food after fasting. The Prophet (s) said: “Enough for a human being to have luqaymat (=from 3 to 9 mouthfuls) that prop up his spine and, if he must have more [in his stomach], then one third of food, one third of water, and one third of air.”
Out of respect for the mosques and those who attend them among people, jinn, and angels foods that cause bad breath (such as garlic and onions), belching and gas should not be consumed.
Al-Hamdulillah, praise and peace be upon His Prophet Muhammad and on his Family, Companions and his Followers, inwardly and outwardly.

تهنئة بحلول رمضان Ramadan Mubarak by Musrata Musrati

بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
يحل علينا يوم غد الخميس شهر مبارك شهر رمضان المعظم وبهذه المناسبة نتقدم اليكم جميعا بالتهاني سائلين المولي عز وجل ان يعيننا علي ذكره وشكره وحسن عبادته ويجعلنا من عتقائه من النار برحمته وكرمه وكل عام والجميع بخيرThis is greeting to every one, it is Allah's mercy and generosity that we reached the holly month of Ramadan so let us thank Allah by performing proper fasting and let's observe Allah's and his prophet's (pbuh) instructions and make this month exceptional as it should be; let us fill the Mosques, read Quran, be generous and give donations, look after each other,perform our duties and be as active as usual and let us remember that this month is not a month of sleeping and laziness on the contrary it is a month of work if not hard work, brothers remember to show the real (bright) image of Islam as there are people around you who know nothing about this great religion except what they see from Muslims around them, Finally Ramadan Mubarak to every one and may Allah accept our deeds.