Rajab Month
In the Name of Allah the Compassionate the Merciful
Rajab al-Morajjab
Rajab month has approached us, and this means that, in one order, we are approaching holy Ramadan, i.e. the greatest feast of Allah. In another order, Rajab means that the Almighty Allah is re-opening the special gates of Mersey. Definitely, the biggest Mersey gate that the Almighty Allah has ever opened has been the birth of the commander of faithfuls, Ali ibn Abi Talib (PBUH).
Several recommendations have been given by Ahl al-Bait for the believers to perform in this month. Just refer to Mafaatih al-Jinan and find lots of the means of getting the bonuses of Allah in this month. You may fancy reciting the dua of “yaa man arjuh” (یا من ارجوه) [http://www.duas.org/rajab3.htm] after every prayer. Interestingly, you can find some dua pieces issued from the site of Imam Mahdi (May Allah Advent His Great Return) as dua recommendations from our current Imam. Also, there are some short phrases that you can whisper while walking, biking, driving or on board. Fasting and visiting Imam Hussain (PBUH) by reciting Ziaarat Ashuraa has been highly recommended. For a list of a’maal in Rajab, you may visit: http://www.duas.org/rajab4.htm
And another important point, do not forget to pray for your brothers and sisters whole around the world, particularly, the Shia ones.
Let’s hope we will get enough of this month to prepare ourselves for the next step, Sha’baan.
Liverpool Shia Society
Thursday Meeting – 10 June 2010
In the Name of Allah the Compassionate the Merciful
Thursday Meeting – 10 June 2010
Below is the timetable of the meeting:
19.00 – 19.10: Meeting up
19.10 – 19.25: Ziaarat Ashuraa
19.25 – 19.45: Discussion on Dua Nodbah (13)
The venue of the meeting is:
Prayer Room (Ground Floor)
James Parsons Building
Liverpool John Moores University
Byrom Street
Liverpool L3 3AF
Hope to see you all again.
Liverpool Shia Society
Birthday Anniversary – Sayyeda Zahra (PBUH)
In the Name of Allah the Compassionate the Merciful
Birthday Anniversary – Sayyeda Zahra (PBUH)
First of all, big big congratulation on the birthday anniversary for Sayyeda Zahra (PBUH), great daughter of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HF). Liverpool Shia Society spreads its very deep celebrations to the Shia, and invites all Shia to attend the ceremonies and parties held to celebrate this great anniversary.
Manchester Islamic Institute (MII) in conjunction with Mohebban Al Mahdi (PBUH) is going to celebrate the anniversary this year in a special way. There will be two parties in two languages on different day and with different contents. However, all will be held in one place at MII.
The first event is being held on Thursday, 03 June 2010, starting at 8 pm and lasting until 10.30 pm, to recite Dua Kumayl, have party, listen to lectures, do group prayers and have some food. This programme will be in Farsi.
The second one, on Saturday, 05 June 2010, will start at 6 pm and last until 10 pm. Being in English, there will be three lecturers, Mrs. Rebecca Masterton, Mrs. Judith Weir and Dr. Kareem Aqili, after which a full session of free questions and discussion in agenda. Party and poems will be followed by a fun competition on ‘party cake baking’. Several party cakes will attend the competition, and the best ones will be appreciated. Finally, the guests will be served on behalf of Ahl Al-Bait (PBUT).
The address of MII is as follows:
Manchester Islamic Institute
5 Sidney Street
Off Oxford Road
Manchester M1 7HB
It is noted that we will not have our ordinary weekly Thursday meeting for this week so that all attend the above-mentioned party.
Hope to see you all at the parties.
Liverpool Shia Society

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