Wednesday, November 25, 2009
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Assalamualaikum wr. wb. semua!
harap kalian semua sihat alhamdulillah..
sorry for the late updates, everybody's been busy with schools and events that happpened for the last two months. heh.
on behalf of the mosque, we would like to thank everyone who helped out or even, attending the events like the aL.I.V.E fiesta, raya gathering and more..
the hadith of the week and the youth commitee section had already been updated so do check it out.
there's now an offical Facebook group page for our youth club!!
hahaha so if you have a facebook account do add us by clicking this link:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/group.php?gid=155871081814&ref=ts
so 1 more day before Aidiladha..
here are some of the interesting facts that's worth sharing..
Apart from Aidilfitri, the festival most grandly celebrated by Muslims the world over is Aidiladha. In Singapore, it is more commonly known as Hari Raya Korban or Hari Raya Haji.
Celebrated about two months after Aidilfitri, on the 10th day of Zulhijah, the 12th month of the Muslim calendar, it marks the end of the haj pilgrimage period (about two weeks); hence the name Hari Raya Haji.
Every year millions of Muslims make the journey to the Holy Land of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform the haj, a requirement in Islam as it makes up one of the five tenets of the religion. As long as they have the means to do so, and are able health-wise, Muslims must perform the haj at least once in life. Upon completion of the haj, the men earn the title of "haji" and the women, "hajjah".
Aidiladha also commemorates the sacrifices made by the prophet Abraham (hence the word "korban" which means sacrifice), who demonstrated immense faith when he was put to the test by God. The prophet was commanded to offer his only son Ishmael up for sacrifice, and though it grieved him greatly, he made ready to perform the task. However, as he was about to strike his son, God stopped him and revealed that it was a trial. Ishmael's life was spared, and a ram sacrificed in his place.
As such, during Aidiladha, the sacrifice of animals such as lambs, goats, cows, bulls and camels is performed. The animals are slain in accordance with the proper religious rites; the meat is then distributed.
The observance of the korban is carried out after the congregational prayers, held early in the morning of Aidiladha. It is not unusual for the slaying to take place within the mosque compound.
It is a day when Muslims reaffirm their faith in God, giving thanks for the many blessings that He has bequeathed to them.
that's much about everything.
NOTE:
For the Muslimins, whoever wants to help with the korban, do come to the Al-taqua Mosque @ 11am, 27th November, Friday.
that's all for now..
will bring you updates soon insyaallah..
haha sekian, wasalam!
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