Fwd: Commemorate Badr!

[Eram Uddin]

Eram Uddin

Education Consultant

Masters in Education; Curriculum Development

University of Michigan

School of Education 2006

 

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From: Beacon Foundation <in...@beaconfoundation.info>
Date: June 12, 2017 at 12:28:04 PM EDT
To: Eram <eram....@gmail.com>
Subject: Commemorate Badr!
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View this email in your browser  The Angel Jibril asked the Prophet ﷺ how he and his Companions regarded the people of Badr. He replied “They are the best of us.” Jibril said: “Likewise we regard the angels of the heavens who attended Badr as being the best of us.” They attained this rank because they gave victory to the best of people in the sight of Allah ﷺ. Remembering Badr Today, Monday, June 12th, is the 17th day of Ramadan and marks the anniversary of the epic Battle of Badr.  It took place on that day in the second year of the Hijrah. It is one of the most important events in the history of the Ummah, and Allah describes it as  the Day of Discrimination.  In Sha`ban of 2 AH both fasting and zakat were made compulsory. The Prophet and his Companions then began fasting Ramadan in intense heat. On a day similar to this all those years ago, your Prophet left his family and home and went out to Badr with around 313 of his Companions. Why did he go out? To give victory to the religion of Allah and to convey the message of his Lord. In spite of the heat and the difficulty of the journey he continued fasting on some days but he also broke his fast on other days. On the expedition he shared a camel with Sayyiduna `Ali and Sayyiduna Mirthad bin Abi Mirthad and they each took it in turns to ride while the other two walked. They said to him: “O Messenger of Allah, you ride and we will walk.” He replied ﷺ: “Neither are you stronger walkers than me, nor am I in less need of the reward than you.” Here he taught us several lessons. He taught us a lesson in sacrifice and in negation of pride and satisfaction with one’s actions. He displayed his need for the reward of Allah, in spite of the fact that even if he had ridden and let them walk, he would have received the reward for their actions because he was the one that guided them to Allah. The Companions succeeded because of they had the love of Allah and His Messenger in their hearts. More than half of the nights of Ramadan have passed and you have not yet understood this concept. Ramadan has only come so that you can be elevated. This love is the foundation of victory and of honouring one’s covenant with Allah.  NOTE: The Battle of Badr was won just before dhuhr on the 17th of Ramadan.  We should make du'a right before dhuhr on the 17th (Monday, June 12th, 2017). Click here for a beautiful du'a to say on the 17th day. RAMADAN REMINDERS Voluntary work is like an obligation and an obligation is like 70x extra in Ramadan.  Seek Laylatul qadr starting this Thursday night, in the last 10 days of Ramadan.  However, an intelligent believer should be prepared to seek it every day in Ramadan. Some companions held the opinion that the night of power moves throughout the month. Imam al-Hadad holds the opinion that it occurs outside of the last 10 days but most likely during the last 10. Seek it throughout the month. Take care of the needy and those who are overlooked. We should seek those people out and have an awareness of them.  One should increase one's recitation of Quran and study-- mudarasa  Try to do as much i'tikaf (especially last 10 days) as possible --- put devices aside, even for a few hours. Having some time to focus on Allah is a blessing Historical Events in Ramadan: Fath Makkah was in Ramadan; Battle of Badr was in Ramadan on the 17th. Special Ramadan Youth Class All classes are FREE of charge. Please come and benefit, insha'Allah. We would like to encourage students in 7th-9th grade to not miss this beautiful opportunity being offered at Crescent Academy International by U-M Felicity Chaplains, Shaykh Mohammed Ishtiaq and Sister Leenah Safi. This year's Ramadan youth class will seek to address issues of faith (iman), identity and spirituality in the hopes of mitigating many of the issues the chaplains see on a daily basis among college students. The goal is to establish a strong foundation of belief early on among youth so that they have an easier time navigating the challenges they will face as they enter high school and beyond.    *This class will be offered in two parallel sessions; one for young men and one for young ladies. Taught respectively by Shaykh Mohammed Ishtiaq and Sister Leena Safi (see teachers' bio here) Sign-up TODAY! Click here for details and to register your child. Note: Even though classes begin tomorrow, students can still join next week if they are taking final exams this week. Copyright © 2017 Beacon Foundation, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up. Our mailing address is: Beacon Foundation 16984 Niagara Court Northville, MI 48168 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences