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ACJU Online Newsletter: Vol. 2 Issue No. 041
01st Muharram 1441 / 02nd September 2019
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Month of Muharram
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is one of the four sanctified months (Al-Ashhur-Al-hurum) mentioned in the Qur’an.
“Surely, the number of months according to Allah is twelve (as written) in the Book of Allah on the day He created the heavens and the Earth, of which there are Four Sacred Months.” [Surah 9: Verse 36]  
Narrated Abu Bakrah Radhiyallahu Anhu:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Time has come back to its original state which it had when Allah created the Heavens and the Earth; the year is twelve months, four of which are sacred. Three of them are in succession; Thul Qa'dah, Thul Hijjah and Al-Muharram, and (the fourth being) Rajab Mudar (named after the tribe of Mudar as they used to respect this month) which stands between Jumaada (As-Saani) and Sha'baan." (Saheehul Bukhari, Saheeh Muslim)
It is known as the month of Allah (Shahrullah). And known as Al-Asamm. The month of Muharram has certain other characteristics peculiar to it which are specified below.

1. Fasting during the month
Abu Hurairah Radhiyallahu Anhu reported that he (the Messenger of Allah) was asked as to which prayer was most excellent after the prescribed prayer, and which fast was most excellent after the month of Ramadan. He said:
Prayer offered in the middle of the night and the most excellent fast after (fasting) in the month of Ramadan is the fast in God's month al-Muharram. (Saheeh Muslim)
2. The day of ‘Aashooraa
Although the month of Muharram is a sanctified month as a whole, yet, the 10th day of Muharram is the most sacred among all its days. The day is named ‘Aashooraa

According to the Holy companion Ibnu Abbaas Radhiyallahu Anhuma the Holy Prophet ﷺ, when migrated to Madeenah, found that the Jews of Madeenah used to fast on the 10th day of Muharram. The Prophet (ﷺ) asked them (about it) and they said that it was the day on which the Holy Prophet Musa (Moses) Alaihissalam and his followers crossed the Red Sea miraculously and the Pharaoh was drowned in its water. On hearing this from the Jews, the Holy Prophet ﷺ said, “We are more closely related to Musa than you” and directed the Muslims to fast on the day of ‘Aashooraa. (Abu Dawood)

A delegation from Norway including the Roman Catholic Bishop of Oslo, Rev. Dr. Bernt Eidsvig and Bishop Kari Veiteberg visited the ACJU Head office on the 17th of August in which Members of the ACJU Executive Committee Ash Shaikh Arkam Nooraamith, Ash-Shaikh M.S.M.Thasim, Ash-Shaikh S.L.Nawfer participated and discussed the initiatives by ACJU for Inter-Religous Harmony and to build Peace in Sri Lanka.

A delegation from the UN headed by the UN Special Rapporteur Dr. Ahamed Shaheed visited the ACJU Head office for a meeting on the current issues of Muslim Community, on the 24th of August, in which Members of the ACJU Executive Committee participated.

Project - 'Important Social Leaders' (ISL)

Under the project of meeting 'Important Social Leaders (ISL)' representatives of ACJU including members of the ACJU Executive Committee- Ash Shaikh Murshid Mulaffar and Ash Shaikh Fazil Farook, had a meeting with Ven.Omalpe Sobhita Thero at the International Combodian Buddhist Centre, Kaduwela on the 03rd of August, to clarify the queries raised by the Venerable Thero at a Conference held previously, about the misconceptions of Islam and Muslims.


A meeting was held with Catholic Fathers including Rev. Father Ivan at the 'Bishop House' - Borella, on the subject of 'Overcoming Challenges through Dialogue & Mutual Understanding', on the 26th of August in which President of ACJU Mufti M.I.M. Rizwe, Ash Shaikh Fazil Farook - Member of the ACJU Executive Committee participated. 


Representatives of ACJU, had a meeting with Hon. Malith Jayathilake MP and Hon. Lasantha Alagiyawanna MP on the 05th of August in which ACJU Executive Committee Members Ash Shaikh AbdurRahman (Bahji), Ash Shaikh Murshid Mulaffar and Ash Shaikh Fazil Farook participated.

The representatives of ACJU visited former Minister Mervyn Silva on the 05th of August, and presented the ACJU Sinhala Interpretation (Exegesis) of the Holy Quran was presented.


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Under the National Network Project (NNP), an Introductory session was conducted by the ACJU Propagation Division for the Ulama of Kurunegala District on the topics of 'Visiting Temples and Social Leaders' on the 04th of August at Horombawa.

A motivation program was conducted for the Youth of Thihariya area by the ACJU Division for Youth Affairs on the 05th of August, which was organized with the collaboration of ACJU Thihariya Divisional Branch.

The ACJU Fatwa Division conducted an 'Aajila' Meeting to discuss Fatwa related matters, at the ACJU Head office on the 07th of August.

The ACJU Propagation Division conducted a program on 'Khutba Guidelines' on the 23rd of August in Chilaw.

ACJU Education Division Events

The 'Stone Laying' ceremony was held at Meelad Maha Vidyalaya - Dehiwala, for a four story building on the 28th of July. Mufthi M.I.M Rizwe - President of ACJU, Ash Shaikh Murshid Mulaffar - Asst. Secretary of ACJU and the prime Donor for the project - Al Haj Ilyas Kareem and other important members graced the occasion.

A program was conducted for the parents of Sir Razick Fareed Muslim Ladies College  on the topic 'Value of Health & Nutritous Food' on the 23rd of July.

Another program was conducted for the parents of T.B. Jayah Maha Vidyalaya on the topic 'Value of Health & Nutritous Food' on the 25th of July.

A motivation program was conducted for O/L Students of Arafath Maha Vidyalaya on the 22nd of August.

A motivation program was conducted on 'Facing Challenges' for the students of Grade 11 of Al Nassar College on the 22nd of August, which was organized with the collaboration of Careline Counseling Services.

A program was conducted for the parents of Al Hikma Maha Vidyalaya on the topic 'Value of Health & Nutritious Food' on the 23rd of August.

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