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Yaum e Ashoura

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Ashura (عَاشُورَاء, ) is a day of commemoration in Islam. It occurs annually on the 10th of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. The day of Ashura is well known and has more significance nowadays in the remembrance of Imam Hussein (AS). The battle of Karbala was the military engagement that took place on the 10th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. The battle between the relative and companion of Imam Hussein (AS), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), son of Caliph Ali and Sayeda Fatima (R.A.). Today, Saturday 29 July 2023…

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Eid ul Adha is one of the most important festivals of Muslims, which is being celebrated today, Friday 30 June 2023 in Mauritius. Wishing you all Eid ul Adha Mubarak 

Eid ul Adha 2023

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The crescent of the moon has not been sighted in Mauritius tonight Monday 19 June 2023 hence Tuesday 20 June 2023 will be the 30th day of Zil Qadh 2023 and Wednesday 21 June 2023 will be the 1st day of Zil Hadj 1444. Eid Ul Adha will be celebrated on Friday 30 June 2023.

Saudi-led military alliance cleared of alleged human rights violations in Yemen

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      JIAT conducted inquiry into four allegations of so-called operational misbehavior Investigators dismissed claims by human rights organizations, media outlets coalition carried out airstrikes RIYADH: Investigators have cleared a Saudi-led military alliance of alleged human rights violations in Yemen. The Joint Incident Assessment Team on Monday said it had dismissed claims by human rights organizations and media outlets that the coalition had carried out airstrikes, including one on Sanaa airport in 2020. The JIAT conducted an inquiry into four allegations of so-called operational misbehavior made against the alliance.…

Mauritius obtains additional visas for Hadj Pilgrimage 2023, announces Minister Teeluck

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Mauritius obtained 150 visas for Hadj pilgrimage 2023 following the intervention of the Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, and the Ambassador of the Republic of Mauritius to the United Arab Emirates, Mr Showkutally Soodhun, in addition to the 1,500 visas already granted. The Minister of Arts and Cultural Heritage, Mr Avinash Teeluck, made this announcement, at the seat of his Ministry in Port Louis on Friday 20 May 2023. The Minister highlighted that the basic package for the Hadj pilgrimage, which includes, amongst others, accommodation, has been reviewed to…

Dua for parents

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Our parents have sacrificed so much to raise us. We can never repay them for their kindness. However, we can do our best to honour them and treat them well. Allah s.w.t. says in the Quran: Your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him and that you be kind to parents. Whether one or both of them attain old age in your life, say not to them a word of contempt, nor repel them, but address them in terms of honour (Surah Al-Isra, 17:23) One of the best…

Laylatul Qadr

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The Qadr Night or Laylat al-Qadr ( لیلة القدر), is rendered as the Night of Decree, Night of Power, Night of Value, Night of Destiny or Night of Measures. In Islamic belief, it is the night when the Quran was first sent down from Heaven to the world and also the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad and it is described to be better than a thousand months of worshipping According to many Muslim sources, its exact date is uncertain but it was one of the odd-numbered nights of the last ten days…

Why is Masjid Al Aqsa in Jerusalem so important to Muslims?

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Masjid Al Aqsa in Jerusalem is the third Holiest site on the face of this planet for Muslims. It’s sanctity is so important in Islam that it is in fact mentioned by name in the Quran. Below is a  list of its importance to Muslims around the world. It is the third Holiest site after the two Holy Sanctuaries in Makkah and Madinah. 2. It was the second house of prayer established on earth, built 40 years after the Kaaba in Mecca.) 3. It was the first Qibla (direction of…

Ramadan Day 7: Al Muhaymin

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Yesterday’s updates Ramadan Day 7 Al Muhaymin #Salma’s Blog #spirituality #spiritual writing #Reflective writing #meditation #ramadan2023, #“Resetting our Souls” Ramadan Day 7 : Resetting our Soul AL-MUHAYMIN (The Guardian) The Preserver of Safety & Overseeing Protector. * Allah is Al Muhaymin (ٱلْمُهَيْمِنُ), meaning the one who ensures well being and protection over His creation. * He is also the ever watchful. Nothing that can be hidden from Him, He is the knower of all the secrets we conceal. MENTIONS OF AL-MUHAYMIN: �FROM QURAN & HADITH * Arabic Root:From the root…