Muharram 2023/1445

Once again the Holy month of Muharram is upon us and we pray that the Almighty Allah (SWT) accepts our A’amaal and Dua’s in our remembrance of Imam Hussain (AS) and the sacrifice in Karbala, and grant us the opportunity to mourn together and visit our Imam (AS) soon. 

Ramadhan Moonsighting & Extended Schedule

Based on current moonlighting forecasts, the first night of Muharram is expected to be on Tuesday, July 18th. Please click on the link below for the extended schedule for Muharram and Safar which is subject to change based on moon sighting. 

Program details for the first 12 nights of Muharram are included at the bottom of this page and on the events calendar.  

Muharram & Saffar 1445 – Extended Schedule


Guest Speakers

Sayed Ahmed Al-Qazwini

Sayed Ahmed Al-Qazwini is the Assistant Imam at the Islamic Institute of America in Dearborn Heights, MI. He is the co-founder of the Imam Hujjja Seminary, which is the largest English Hawza in the US, and currently teaches courses at the seminary. He is also on the Advisory board of the Interfaith committee of the IIA. Sayed Ahmed leads the Muslim Youth Connection, which is a youth group that focuses on instilling Islamic values and teachings in youth around the country.

Sayed Ahmed Qazwini studied in the Hawza of Qom for 15 years under a number of prominent grand scholars. He also taught various courses during his time in the Hawza. He has written research papers in the field of Islamic Jurisprudence and the Science of Hadith. 

He regularly travels across the US, Canada, Europe and Australia to lecture on Islamic theology and Jurisprudence.

Mualimma Batul Najfi – Ladies Majalis

We are blessed to have Ladies Programs led by Mualimma Batul Najfi. The programs will start daily at 11:30 am from July 18th through July 29th in the Imambaragh.

Ladies Majalis 
To recite please contact Sr. Mariam Meghji at (303) 522-2945
For Tabbaruk please contact Sr. Sabira Walji at (612) 353-7120 

Muharram Fund

The Muharram fund is open. This fund is critical and allows the Jamaat to run programs and cover operating expenses until Ramadhan. 

The goal this year is to raise $65,000 during the Holy month of Muharram.

We humbly request everyone to donate generously. Please use the link below to donate via PayPal or give your donation to our Treasurer Br. Mohammedali Karim. 

Click here to donate via PayPal


Muharram Niaz & Tabarruk

For tabarruk sign up we request you use the link below: 

Click here for Tabarruk sign-up


For the well being of members with allergies, all niaz sponsors are requested to refrain from using any ingredients that contain any form of nuts (including peanut oil etc).

If you would like to bring Tabarruk or sponsor Niaz please contact:

  • Tabarruk/Niaz please contact Sr. Zillehuma Ebrahim at (612) 282-7492
  • Niaz sponsors please contact Sr. Kaniz Walji (763) 486-6646 
  • Ladies Majalis Tabarruk please contact Sr. Sabira Walji at (612) 353-7120 

May Allah SWT accept your good deeds and reward you in this life and the Hereafter.

Recitations

Those interested in reciting Marsiya, Noha, or Du’as are requested to contact the following: 

Men’s contact: Br. Mohamed Albatush at 952-258-3403
Ladies contact: Sr. Mariam Meghjee at 303 522-2945.

Please note that slots are limited.

Childrens’ Program

We are planning on having programs to engage the children of our community this Muharram. The final format and schedule of the programs will be shared shortly. 

Ashura Exemption Letter

Please click below to download the Ashura exemption letter.

Ashura Exemption Letter


Daily Program Details

Tuesday 7/18 – 1st Night of Muharram
Location: Imambargha

7:45 PM Quran Recitation
7:55 PM Dua Tawassul
8:05 PM Marsiya
8:15 PM Lecture by Sayyid Ahmad Qazwini
9:05 PM Nawha
9:15 PM Salaat

Wednesday 7/19 – 2nd Night of Muharram
Location: Imambargha

7:45 PM Quran Recitation
7:55 PM Marsiya
8:10 PM Lecture by Sayyid Ahmad Qazwini
9:00 PM Nawha
9:15 PM Salaat

Thursday 7/20 – 3rd Night of Muharram
Location: Imambargha

7:45 PM Dua Kumayl 
8:10 PM Marsiya
8:20 PM Lecture by Sayyid Ahmad Qazwini
9:05 PM Nawha
9:14 PM Salaat
9:35 PM Ziyarat Waritha

Friday 7/21 – Jum’uah Salaat
Location: MPC

1:20 PM Jumu’ah Salaat

Friday 7/21 – 4th Night of Muharram
Location: Imambargha

7:45 PM Quran Recitation
7:55 PM Marsiya
8:05 PM Lecture by Sayyid Ahmad Qazwini
8:55 PM Nawha
9:13 PM Salaat
*Discussion after program

Saturday 7/22 – 5th Night of Muharram
Location: MPC

7:30 PM Quran Recitation
7:40 PM Marsiya
7:55 PM Lecture by Sayyid Ahmad Qazwini
8:50 PM Nawha
9:11 PM Salaat
*Shabe Daari after program

Sunday 7/23 – 6th Night of Muharram
Location: MPC

7:30 PM Quran Recitation
7:40 PM Marsiya
7:55 PM Lecture by Sayyid Ahmad Qazwini
8:50 PM Nawha
9:10 PM Salaat

Monday 7/24 – 7th Night of Muharram
Location: MPC

7:30 PM Quran Recitation 
7:40 PM Marsiya 
7:55 PM Lecture by Sayyid Ahmad Qazwini
8:45 PM Nawha
9:09 PM Salaat

Tuesday 7/25 – 8th Night of Muharram
Location: MPC

7:30 PM Niaz
8:30 PM Dua Tawassul 
8:40 PM Marsiya 
9:08 PM Salaat
9:30 PM Lecture by Sayyid Ahmad Qazwini
10:15 PM Urdu Masa’ib 
10:25 PM Nawha
10:50 PM Tabarruk

Wednesday 7/26 – 9th Night of Muharram
Location: MPC

7:30 PM Niaz
8:30 PM Quran Recitation
8:40 PM Marsiya 
9:07 PM Salaat
9:30 PM Lecture by Sayyid Ahmad Qazwini
10:20 PM Urdu Masa’ib 
10:30 PM Nawha
10:55 PM Tabarruk

Thursday 7/27 – 10th Night of Muharram (Ashura Night)
Location: MPC

7:30 PM Niaz
8:15 PM Dua Kumayl
8:40 PM Marsiya 
9:06 PM Salaat
9:40 PM Lecture by Sayyid Ahmad Qazwini
10:30 PM Urdu Masa’ib
10:40 PM Nawha
11:10 PM Ziyarat Waritha
11:20 PM Tabarruk

Friday 7/28 – Ashura Day
Location: MPC

12:00 PM Amaals
1:20 PM Jum’uah Salaat
2:05 PM Marsiya
2:25 PM Lecture
2:45 PM Urdu Masa’ib
2:55 PM Nawha
3:15 PM Ziyarat
3:25 PM Niaz

Friday 7/28 – 11th Night of Muharram (Sham-e-Gharibah)
Location: MPC

8:30 PM Dua Simaat
8:45 PM Marsiya
9:04 PM Salaat
9:30 PM Lecture by Sayyid Ahmad Qazwini
10:00 PM Urdu Masa’ib
10:10 PM Nawha
10:25 PM Tabarruk

Saturday 7/29 – 12th Night of Muharram
Location: MPC

7:45 PM Surah Yaseen
7:55 PM Marsiya
8:10 PM Lecture
8:45 Nawha
9:03 PM Salaat