.: Crescent Youth :. http://www.crescentyouth.com/board This is a message board for all Muslim Youth. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:24:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.crescentyouth.com/board/styles/alienblue/misc/rss.jpg .: Crescent Youth :. http://www.crescentyouth.com/board <![CDATA[EID is on FRIDAY Sept. 10th insh'Allah]]> http://www.crescentyouth.com/board/showthread.php?t=28984&goto=newpost Thu, 09 Sep 2010 05:02:43 GMT ---Quote--- In the name of Allah, the beneficent, the merciful All praise is for Allah, and may peace and blessing be upon the messenger of Allah,...
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In the name of Allah, the beneficent, the merciful

All praise is for Allah, and may peace and blessing be upon the messenger of Allah, his family, companions, and true followers.
To proceed:

The Assembly of Muslim Jurists of America offers its warmest congratulations to the Muslim Ummah in general and the Muslims in the US upon the arrival of Eid ul-Fitr.

Upon lacking the sighting of the new crescent in the Muslim countries and in North America as well; We hereby announce that tomorrow, Thursday, September 9th 2010, will be the last day of the Month of Ramadan in the year 1431 after the Hijra. Consequently, Friday, the 10th of September will therefore be the first day of Shawwal and Eid ul-Fitr.

Eid Mubarak and may Allah SWT accept our good deeds and yours.

The Assembly, in extending its congratulations to the Muslim communities in the US upon the arrival of Eid ul-Fitr, hopes that their fasting were accepted, their efforts were appreciated and that their good deeds were well-received in this blessed month.

We call upon all Muslims to help one another in piety and righteousness, to unit on the truth, and to forsake anything that would lead to conflict and division. And our intention is for Allah.

It is the last day of RAMADAN 2010, insh'Allah EID Al-FITR will be Friday Sept. 10th.

May Allah(SWT) accept our prayers, fasting, charity, and all our good deeds; and forgive our sins before this month is over, ameen. ]]> Everything goes Hamza http://www.crescentyouth.com/board/showthread.php?t=28984 Volunteer at Eid Fest! http://www.crescentyouth.com/board/showthread.php?t=28974&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:04:33 GMT Salamalaikum! I write to you about an upcoming never-been-done-before event. THIS Sunday, September 12th we are putting together a giant Eid Fest... Salamalaikum!

I write to you about an upcoming never-been-done-before event.

THIS Sunday, September 12th we are putting together a giant Eid Fest that will definitely be an experience you wouldn't want to miss!

To give you an idea of how this won't be your typical BORING carnival, the following are just some of the rides that we'll be having:

Pedestal Joust
Giant Slide
Bouncing Boxing
Parachute Drop
Giant Obstacle Course
Spaceball (Orbitron)
Giant Lazer Tag
and more!

On top of all this we'll also have a food eating competition, spoken word and poetry, an art competition, nasheed and qirat competitions, and a father/son and mother/daughter race!

On the day of you'll also see a great bazaar with food vendors catering Desi, Middle Eastern, Columbian and Nigerian ethnic cuisine, and of course the traditional concession stands with lots of popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream, snow cones, drinks to keep the heat off.

Anddd a fantastic bazaar with great vendors for clothing, apparel and gifts.

But to make this a success, we need all the help we can get.
So, if you're looking to get some volunteer hours or simply want to be 'in' behind the scenes then come out and volunteer!

As a token of our appreciation, all our volunteers will get:
-Free wrist bands for the family
-Free food and discounted food from the vendors
-A pat on the back from one of the clowns
-Satisfaction of working on something awesome right after Ramadan.
-A cool volunteer shirt.

Please contact me ASAP at sara@crescentyouth.com if you'd like to be a volunteer. For more info on the Eid Fest, check out www.eidfest2010.com.

A very happy early Eid Mubarak to you all and be sure to look out for our Eid Fest stilt walkers during Eid Salah.
Yep, the real tall, giant stilt walkers. :)


Sara Ali

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CY Board Vice President

C: 713.585.5893

sara@crescentyouth.com
http://www.crescentyouth.com/ ]]> Everything goes SarA http://www.crescentyouth.com/board/showthread.php?t=28974 Sine Qua Non / “without which not” http://www.crescentyouth.com/board/showthread.php?t=28969&goto=newpost Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:44:38 GMT *Sine Qua Non (http://al-sirat.tumblr.com/post/1059490702/sine-qua-non)* Sine Qua Non. Latin. Translated it would be... Sine Qua Non


Sine Qua Non. Latin.


Translated it would be “without which not”.


In essence: This is the thing without which you will not succeed. An absolutely indispensable thing or condition.


It is remarkable in such a strange sense the way humans were created. We have a need for everything. We have certain characteristics of ourselves that must be fulfilled, or we become agonized and helpless.


Dunya, which is this complete state of reality we are living in, is able to control us in the most subtle ways. Call it whatever you want, “The Matrix,” “A dream within a dream,” it doesn’t matter what the label is.


You are dunya, I am dunya. Our entire physical existence is dunya. Our souls and the unseen are what makes us unique. Our emotions, our thoughts, the essence of what we are. These things are independent of dunya, though they reside in it at present time.


It was once said that the dunya is like a farm. You have to utilize it for yourself, for your own benefit. But for what, you ask?


Simple. For the worship of a singular God, for Allah.


It is for that reason we were created, was it not?


However, dunya is able to manipulate us in ways we do not even know, or cannot even understand until we are told.


An example can be seen from the famous singer Aaliyah. This was a woman who died in a plane crash on the way back from making a music video off in Cuba.


On the way back, while they were loading the plane, the pilot warned them about what they were doing. He knew that the plane would not be able to take so much weight, and yet they kept on loading the private jet with bags and bags.


The plane crashed. Reason? Weight. Everyone on the plane passed away.


This is a perfect example of how dunya can engulf you in its flames, so much so that you become one with the fire itself, blind to everything around you. Were the contents in those bags so dearly important that they could not have done without a few of them? Couldn’t they have just sent a few bags on another plane?


Imagine if you will, travelers on a ship who have reached a deserted island.


The first group of people get off the ship, take a look around, like what they see, but know that they must go back, or the ship will leave them.


The second group of people love the island and many of the things in it. At the last minute they remember the ship is leaving, and here they come, strolling along with the many things they had found, almost missing the ship. Because they brought so many things, the ship was slower, and made their travel much more of a hardship.


The third group of people became lost in the wonder of this island, so much so that they forgot all about the ship, and were left there to stay and fend for themselves. Sooner or later, a typhoon came and they were destroyed, just like that.


Own, or owned by dunya? Which group of people would you want to fit into?


Understand that opinions, physical appearance, even most of the things you like to do are meaningless. External. Irrelevant.


What people think of you, bad or good, has nothing to do with yourself or who you actually are, what you truly are within. That is left for you to decide, and your Lord to judge.


Learn to see past the scope of what dunya is, and look towards the bigger picture. You can do this easily, wherever you are, it doesn’t matter. Just ask yourself:



What am I doing here?
When am I going to die?


After these questions cross your mind, you’ll start to see that many things you thought were important, have no effect at all.



Purpose is the reason we are here. For one purpose only. It is not to become a doctor or a lawyer, not to please other people’s thoughts about us. It is to worship God, and God alone.



Look at the world in this perspective, and things fall into place easily.


Treat everything as a creation of your Lord. Every person is your brother, your sister. Every tree, every plant, is a unique creation that your Lord has made, yet we take these creations for granted.


Dwell in their beauty, in their intricate traits and just try to imagine how your Lord could have created something so beautiful. Love these things because they are creations of your Lord.


Consciousness is what we truly are. Soul, essence, vibe, whatever you want to call it. Moving your hands, laughing, all of this stems from thoughts, thoughts from the mind.


Just think, without our soul, we are nothing.


A person who has lived this life, breathed the same air we breathe. Loved as we have loved. Cried as we have cried, whose soul is no longer with you. The body remains but the soul will always return to its Creator.


Appreciate the time you spend with those around you, you will never know if it may be the last time you see them again.


Do not insult others. Do not judge or mistreat others. These people are also the creations of Allah. Would you have Allah ask you on the Day of Judgment why you called His creation names? Why you said evil things about His creation?


Help your brothers and sisters. Teach them, love them, console them, treat them with respect, for they are the creations of your Lord as well.


SOURCE: http://al-sirat.tumblr.com/post/1059490702/sine-qua-non






None of you truly believes until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself - The Last Prophet of God (peace be upon him) ]]> Everything goes Yusuf http://www.crescentyouth.com/board/showthread.php?t=28969 Ya Rabb... http://www.crescentyouth.com/board/showthread.php?t=28967&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:34:59 GMT I hope for your Mercy, Ya Rabb, while the whole world is asleep I knock on Your door, my heart so humble, my eyes thus weep Hands raised...
I hope for your Mercy, Ya Rabb, while the whole world is asleep
I knock on Your door, my heart so humble, my eyes thus weep

Hands raised high…..head bowed so low….. before You I kneel
I open my heart to you, I bewail my sorrows…..all what I feel

O, Knower of my troubles, Knower of my woes and fears
In great distress and grief I cry…..I let flow my tears

O Dispeller of my anguish, O Reliever of my pain
You are the One I turn to….. to You only, I complain

With emotions so raging, and soul so aching, my heart cries
I am hoping, Ya Rabbi, my prayers will pierce the highest skies

Its indeed Your Infinite Bounty, Your Mercy that sustains all
And indeed Your Forgiveness that restores those who fall

Only to You I stretch forth my hands, begging you… I plea
If you won’t turn to me, where else can this wretched soul flee

You alone can allay my pain, only You can relieve my distress
You are ar-Rahmaan, ar-Raheem, take me out of this mess

Send Mercy on me…. Suffering and agony is hard to bear
Forgive me my sins and all the disobedience that I did dare

Rescue me from this, Ya Rabbi, You are the Redeemer
Save me from such tribulations…..You are my Savior

Grant me patience to bear, in these times of trials and tribulance
Let me be thankful to You….give me persistence and endurance

For I know, the Prophet said, “In times of trouble, if I bear patiently
……You will forgive me my mistakes and reward me certainly”

So guide me always…..keep me strong and steadfast on this Deen
Don’t let me go astray, even in most difficult times one’s ever seen

You are my Wakeel…..to You I turn over all my affairs
All my hopes and wishes, Ya Maula….I entrust to Your Care

You are my refuge, You are my comfort… You are the Only One
Indeed to you I belong and to You, surely, is my return
 ]]> Islamic Issues Shahmeer Baweja http://www.crescentyouth.com/board/showthread.php?t=28967 <![CDATA[CNN "Is America Islamaphobic" with Sh. Yasir, Waleed, Wisam, and Jamal]]> http://www.crescentyouth.com/board/showthread.php?t=28965&goto=newpost Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:39:32 GMT Asalamualaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, Check out the video:... Asalamualaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,

Check out the video: http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/us/...iref=allsearch ]]> In The News maqs53 http://www.crescentyouth.com/board/showthread.php?t=28965 Khutbah topic for Eid? http://www.crescentyouth.com/board/showthread.php?t=28955&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:34:09 GMT What would be the ideal khutbah to listen to during jummah... on eid day? Not the eid khutbah itself... but the jummah khutbah the same day? Your... What would be the ideal khutbah to listen to during jummah... on eid day? Not the eid khutbah itself... but the jummah khutbah the same day?

Your suggestions will directly impact the topic of a few of the khateebs insha'Allah.

Please post away and encourage your friends to post their ideas as well.

Your suggestion could be heard by thousands of people on Jummah insha'Allah :)

]]> Islamic Issues ShariQ http://www.crescentyouth.com/board/showthread.php?t=28955 <![CDATA[mithai bida'a????]]> http://www.crescentyouth.com/board/showthread.php?t=28950&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:22:32 GMT guy emails masjid staff saying passing out mithai at khatam is bida'a.

so i have written this so far as the reply:

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Thank you for your advice Br. but in my humble opinion I think you may have misunderstood the meaning of bida'a, which means to innovate into the practice/belief of the religion of Islam. Passing out sweets is not a form of worship of Allah (SWT) nor is it a new system of belief adding to the religion. It is a time of joy and celebration for the Masjid has successfully completed a very prestige Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW) in completing the recitation of the Qur'an in the month of Ramadhan. If anything it is more of a cultural practice than religious, in which Islam does not discourage from practicing culture if it does not go AGAINST the Qur'an or the Sunnah of The Prophet (SAW). But in the end it is all upon our intentions inshAllah, if we are doing anything with the intention of it being a religious duty when it clearly is not stated in the Quran or the Sunnah then obviously it is a bida'a. But since numerous Masajids have opted out from passing out sweets this year, then it proves the point of it not being a religious duty. This is just my humble opinion feel free to disregard if you can't find any sense in what I have wrote. Inshallah we can all refrain from doing what is wrong and only promoting what is within the folds of Islam.
what do you guys think? i havent sent it yet but am very tempted to ]]> Everything goes UmairS http://www.crescentyouth.com/board/showthread.php?t=28950