As-Salamu-Alaykum-Wa-Rahmatullah-Wa-Barakatu. We speak because we do not know; if we knew we would keep silent[1]. We do not pray because we are good; we become good because we pray. There is so very much about Islam that I do not understand, yet I feel compelled to speak about some of the things I think I understand. This is the kind ... Read More »
In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Dispenser of Grace `Id al-Adha Khutbah Hajar and Baby Isma`il: Responding to the Cries of Children Claremont Main Road Masjid 10th Dhu al-Hijja 1439 ألله أكبر، الله أكبر، الله أكبر، الله أكبر ولله الحمد God is Greater than; God is Greater than; God is Greater than All Praise, ... Read More »
I am so happy to be here with you today for two reasons. The last time I spoke at a mosque, I stood upstairs in the women’s section. Here I stand at the front of the mosque facing all of you – men and women. I was born in Claremont so this will forever remain a sweet memory that I ... Read More »
CMRM Mourns the Passing of Maulana Ihsaan Hendricks إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعوُن It is with great sadness that the Claremont Main Road Masjid receives the news of the passing of Maulana Ihsaan Hendricks, former president of the Muslim Judicial Council. Maulana Ihsaan was a dynamic and courageous son of the soil, whose dedication and tireless passion ... Read More »
In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful Claremont Main Road Masjid Women’s Day Reflections Hanaa’ Khanyisa Toefy Assalaamu `Alaykum I am a young Muslim woman and consider myself to be a part of Claremont Main Road Masjid community. Some of you may have seen me here during Ramadan, for Jumu`ahs, `Id Salahs and other special ... Read More »
PRESS STATEMENT 10 AUGUST 2018 CMRM Condemns Latest Saudi Arabian Led Atrocity in Yemen The Claremont Main Road Masjid (CMRM) is horrified at the latest bombing atrocity in Yemen. On Thursday August 9, 2018, an airstrike by Saudi Arabian led coalition forces on the town of Dahyan, killed up to 43 people, including 29 children. CMRM unequivocally condemns Saudi Arabia, ... Read More »
In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Dispenser of Grace The Permissibility of Transferring the Deceased from the Place of Passing to Another Town or Country for Burial كُلُّ نَفْسٍ ذَائِقَةُ الْمَوْتِ وَإِنَّمَا تُوَفَّوْنَ أُجُورَكُمْ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ فَمَنْ زُحْزِحَ عَنِ النَّارِ وَأُدْخِلَ الْجَنَّةَ فَقَدْ فَازَ وَمَا الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا إِلَّا مَتَاعُ الْغُرُورِ Every soul will taste death, and you ... Read More »
In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Dispenser of Grace ‘Id al-Fitr Khutbah Claremont Main Road Masjid 15th June 2018/1st Shawwal 1439 Celebrating and Embracing Youth Activism Allah is Greater than Allah is Greater than Allah is Greater than All Praise, Thanks and Gratitude belongs to Allah Alone Introduction We praise and thank Allah, the Lord of Compassion ... Read More »
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