Ramadan 2015

Posted on June 18, 2015 by thewahyproject

Ramadan 2015 (1436)

Can you believe it, the year has flown past and Ramadan is upon us. Today (Thursday 18th June) is the first day of Ramadan (in many parts of the world including Saudi Arabia).

I humbly pray to Almighty Allah,

To give us the strength and guidance to worship him perfectly during this blessed month.
May Almighty Allah help and protect all who are in need (we are all in need) and suffering.
May Almighty Allah forgive our weaknesses and shortcomings and accept our fasting and good deeds during this most amazing month.

Ameen

Peace be with you … please remember us in your prayers

Ramadan Kareem

Ref

Embassy of Saudi Arabia [here]
Al Arabiya Article – Thursday first day of Ramadan: Saudi Arabia [here]
Emirates247 Article – Ramadan Kareem: Holy month in UAE begins today [here]

Eid Al-Adha Mubarak (1435/2014)

Posted on October 4, 2014 by thewahyproject

Wishing you and your family a blessed Eid Al-Adha, filled with happiness, peace and health.

Day of Arafat (9th Dhul Hijjah)

Posted on October 3, 2014 by thewahyproject

Did you know,

That “fasting on the day of Arafat” (i.e. 9th Dhul Hijjah), “which immediately precedes the day of the Eid of Sacrifice” (i.e. Eid Al-Adha), “is also recommended, except for those who are doing the pilgrimage”. [1], [2]

Ref

Our Dialogue – “After Ramadan — Some Suggestions [Oct. ’06]” (link)
Our Dialogue – “After Ramadan [Nov. ’09]” (link)
“English Translation of Jāmi‘ At-Tirmidhī”. Compiled by Mohammad Ibn ‘Eisā At-Tirmidhi et al. Darussalam. Nov, 2007. Volume 2, Hadith #749 (Daif), pg 186 (please refer to Comments)

Dhul Hijjah (1435 / 2014)

Posted on September 25, 2014 by thewahyproject

It has been confirmed by the Saudi authorities that the first of Dhul Hijjah (1435) is Thu, 25-Sept-2014.

So that means (inshAllah),

Thursday, September 25, 2014 is the first (1st) day of Dhul Hijjah (1435)
Thursday, October 2, 2014 – is the first day of Hajj (8th of Dhul Hijjah)
Friday, October 3, 2014 – is the day of Arafat (9th of Dhul Hijjah)
Saturday, October 4, 2014 – is Eid ul Adha (10th Dhul Hijjah)

Please visit my previous post here for a graphical calendar of dates above. Also a quick reminder from another previous post,

“It is recommended for a person who has made his clear intention to offer the sacrifice to observe” certain “restrictions from the beginning of the month of Dhul Hijjah until the sacrifice is made. He is simply required not to take anything off his hair or body. Hence, the restrictions are not to cut his hair or clip his nails.”

(excerpt from Dhul Hijjah – First Ten Days)

Ref:

[1] ISNA – Fiqh Council of North America’s Announcement of Eid al Adha 1435/2014 (link)
[2] Arab News – Arafat Day on Oct. 3 (link)
[3] Emirates 24/7 – UAE Eid Break: Till Monday for government; private till Sunday (link)

Hajj – When is it? – Dates for 2014 (1435)

Posted on September 18, 2014 by thewahyproject

The days for Hajj for this year (2014 / 1435) are as follows,

Note: The dates above have been confirmed by the authorities in Saudi Arabia (see here).

So how does the actuality above compare to calculations. Good question, below are the calculated phases of the moon for Mecca. Furthermore the Islamic (Hijri) date for 18-Sept-2014, was confirmed on the official Ministry of Hajj Portal to correspond to 23-(Dhul-Qa’dah)-1435. So marking this on the calendar below and if the new moon is sighted in Mecca on Wednesday 24-Sept-2014, this will make the following day, Thursday 25-Sept-2014 the first of Dhul-Hijjah, i.e. 01-(Dhul-Hijjah)-1435. Because we know the first day of Hajj is the 8th of Dhul-Hijjah so the days for Hajj will be as above.

Ref:

[1] The Wahy Project – Dhul Hijjah (1435 / 2014)

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Eid Mubarak (1435/2014)

Posted on July 28, 2014 by thewahyproject

Wishing you and your family a wonderful Eid Al-Fitr.A quick summary of Ramadan for 2014 (1435):

First Day	Last Day	Eid (Al Fitr)
1-Ramadan	29-Ramadan	1-Shawwal
Sunday, 29 June 2014	Sunday, 27 July 2014	Monday, 28 July 2014

Note: The days/dates above are local to The Wahy Project’s location.

Recommended to Fast Six Days Following Ramadan

Posted on July 27, 2014 by thewahyproject

As Ramadan draws to a finish – just wanted to share this Hadith with everyone,So as you can see, it is recommended to fast six days after the end of Ramadan, provided we do not begin with the first day of Shawwal which is the day of Eid. Some commentary on this subject can be found here. [pdf]

Ref

“English Translation of Sahih Muslim”. Compiled by Imam Abul Hussain Muslim bin al-Hajjaj. Darussalam. June, 2007. Vol 3, Hadith #2758-2760 (Sahih), pg 247-248

Night of Al-Qadr

Posted on July 18, 2014 by thewahyproject

The Night of Al-Qadr (Laylat al-Qadr) is nearly upon us. Subhan-Allah.

A quick reminder there is a Supplication Sheet available here. This supplication is taken from the following Hadith:

Ref: “English Translation of Jāmi‘ At-Tirmidhī”. Compiled by Mohammad Ibn ‘Eisā At-Tirmidhi et al. Darussalam. Nov, 2007. Volume 6, Hadith #3513 (Sahih), pg 228

Breaking the Fast (Supplication)

Posted on February 28, 2014 by thewahyproject

Breaking the Fast

Or an alternate recitation,

Ref:
[1] “English Translation of Sunan Abu Dawud”. Compiled by Imam Hafiz Abu Dawud Sulaiman bin Ash’ath. Darussalam.July, 2008.Vol 3, Hadith #2357 (Hasan), pg 131

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Hajj – Dates for 1434/2013

Posted on October 6, 2013 by thewahyproject

According to a number of sources (listed below) the days for Hajj for this year (1434 / 2013) are as follows,

So this also means that,

Eid-ul-Adha 1434 is on Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Ref:
[1] Fiqh Council of North America – link1, link2
[2] Al-Arabiya – link3
[3] Emirates247 – link4
[4] Makkah Calendar – link5

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