MSA - MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION AT PENN STATE

Salam Alaykum brothers and sisters,

The month of Dhul Hijjah started on Wednesday (NOV 18 th) . Among the special seasons of worship are the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah, which Allah (SWT) has preferred over all the other days of the year.

It is Sunnah to fast for the first 9 days of Dhul Hijjah. The first day of fasting will be tomorrow (Wednesday), inshaAllah.

May Allah (SWT) accept all our good deeds during this holy season, inshaAllah.

The following are some Ahadeeth elaborating upon the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah:

Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days."

`Abdullah ibn `Umar (may Allah be pleased with him and his father) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "There are no days greater in the sight of Allah and in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Him than these ten days, so during this time recite a great deal of tahlil (saying: 'there is no god but Allah'), takbir and tahmid." (Ahmad)

Abu Qatada (Allah be pleased with him) related that the Messenger of Allah (blessings and peace be upon him, his family, and companions) said, “Fasting the Day of `Arafah [9thof Dhu’l Hijjah] expiates for two years, one prior and one forthcoming.” [Reported by Muslim, Abu Dawud, Nasa’i, and Ibn Majah]

JazakAllah Khair,

PR Syed Fakhri, MSA

MSA' s gift for Zil-Hicce (Dhul-Hijjah) Month

Check out the MSA news on collegian!

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Monday - Weekly Halaqas (Religious Talks) Started

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Every Monday night at 7 pm (After Isha) Br. Bilgin gives us a wonderful Halaqa in POD 122 of the Spiritual Center. Come and listen as Brother Bilgin goes into detail about a Hadith or Tafseer of Qur'an, and much more. Home cooked food is provided!

If you miss the Halaqa, watch it online! (click to watch)

Friday - Movie Nights

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Every other Friday we watch a movie. Room 111 Chambers; across from Spiritual center. 7 pm; after Maghrib.Bring your friends! On the other Fridays nights that we don't meet the MSA will gather at the HUB to play Taboo! Come and share many laughs with your fellow Muslims as you try to guess what they are trying to describe to you!

Saturday - Basketball & Volleyball

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The MSA & ISCP are still continuing their Saturday activities for Brothers. Basketball & Volleyball will be played after Isha in the IM building.

MSA Fundraising in Musallah (Spiritual Center - Prayer Room)

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MSA is FUNDRAISING to make events and programs more enjoyable for you! Snacks and Soda are offered for sale in the Musallah at any time; just drop suggested amount in the box and take the item. Also, snacks, drinks, candy bars and bananas are sold immediately after Friday Prayer.

Our Local Masjid (map)

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"Islamic Society of Central Pennsylvania (ISCP), As an Islamic institution, our Center draws its strength and guidance from the Noble Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammed (Peace be upon him)." Check their website!