Eid Mubarak! Alhamdulillah the hilal crescent for the month of Shawwal has been sighted in various parts of north America, therefore inshaAllah we will celebrate Eid-ul Fitr on Friday Sept 10th, 2010. Granada Hills Masjid Prayer times: First prayer Takbeerat will start at 7:30am and prayer at 8:00am. Second prayer Takbeerat starts at 9:30am and prayer at 10:00am. Tampa Masjid: Takbeerat at 8:00am and prayer at 8:30am.
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Zakat PDF Print E-mail
Zakat ---------  By Sheikh Qazi Fazlullah


“Zakat” is a mandatory financial rite, and one of the five pillars of Islam. It must be paid by anyone who owns certain kinds of wealth or valuables whose value is at least equal to the limit of nisab.
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Importance and virtues of Ramadan PDF Print E-mail
Importance and virtues of Ramadan   -----   By Sheikh Qazi Fazlullah

The Prophet of Allah (PBUH) said, “Rajab (the month before Shaban) is the month of Allah, Shaban (the month before Ramadan) is my month, and Ramadan is the month of my Ummah (followers).” When the Prophet (PBUH) sighted the crescent of Rajab, he made Dua (supplication) that "Oh Allah bless us in the month of Rajab and Shaban and take us (alive) to the month of Ramadan.”
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ISLAM, the only choice! Why? PDF Print E-mail
ISLAM, the only choice! Why? ----- By Sheikh Qazi Fazlullah

Islam is an Arabic word derived from the Arabic word called “Sil’m”, or “Sal’m”, meaning peace and reconciliation.
Islam literally means submission, the most basic defining principle of the Deen of Allah (swt).  Allah (swt) has sent this Deen to all of His Messengers and Prophets for the good of humankind, both in this world and in the hereafter.
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Fatwa: Why, What, and Who PDF Print E-mail
Fatwa: Why, What, And who ----- By Sheikh Qazi Fazlullah

The formation of Din I
slam started with the arrival of Adam (AS) on the planet earth as the first messenger of Allah (SWT). Its completion and perfection occurred during the life time of Prophet Mo­hammad (SAW) who was the last of the Prophets. Din Islam in its final form is enshrined in the Holy Quran. It is the guiding light that shows us the Siratul Mustaqeem (the right path).
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Taqwah: A Quranic Term PDF Print E-mail
Taqwah A Quranic Term ------ By Sheikh Qazi Fazlullah

The word Taqwa is actually derived from "Waqa", which means to guard and protect. It is also derived from "Ittaqa", which is also used in the meaning and form of, "Fear of Allah (SWT)". Its derivatives are mostly used in the Holy Quran and Ahadith of Rasoolullah (SAS).
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