Ramadan’s Last 10 Nights Events

Assalam Alaikum Dear Brothers and Sisters,

It is hard believe that we have already reached the last 10 nights of this blessed month of Ramadan which start this Saturday. May Allah reward you and accept all your prayers, siyam, dua and charity. Here are some pertinent announcements and events:

Last 10 Nights – Qiyam and Suhour

In the last 10 blessed nights, Imam Sayed Farghaly will lead Qiyam. Salat Tahajjud will start 2 hours before Fajr athan time. This will periodically be preceded by a midnight Halaqa and followed by a Suhour. Sign-up for providing Suhour is HERE

Masjid Fundraising Event – Saturday March 30

To continue to support the masjid events and expenses, please mark your calendars for the Fundraising Iftar Saturday March 30 starting at 5:30 pm in the masjid lower level insha’Allah and after Isha. To donate online: Fundraiser

Zakat-ul-Fitr (Fitrana) Reminder

Please remember to make Zakat-ul-Fitr which is estimated  around $12 per person on every member of the family including an unborn child. This is due before salat-ul-Eid. Berlin Mosque is collecting this in a special box (marked distinctly), or you can give it directly to someone in need. To pay it online, go HERE

Taraweeh and Khatm Quran

Khatm Quran will be during Taraweeh on Sunday the 29th night of Ramadan inshallah. Babysitting is provided for children 4+ in Education Building during Taraweeh.

Weekend Iftar at the Masjid

May Allah reward many members and Muslim restaurant owners who contributed generously to hosting Iftar events, we will be serving iftar each remaining Friday & Saturday. Youth Halaqa will be held at 5 pm before iftar.

Imam Farghaly Fund Collection

May Allah reward Imam Farghaly for leading Taraweeh each night with an amazing recitation. To help support Imam Farghaly and his family, Imam fund collection box is set up during Taraweeh to accept your generous donations for the Imam. For online contribution, please use THIS LINK

May 2023 IAGH Newsletter

Assalam Alaikum Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Please welcome Br. Mohamed Gharnit as our engaging khateeb going forward. Br. Gharnit graciously agreed to deliver khutbas at Berlin 3 Fridays a month.

Please join our monthly potluck dinner on Saturday May 20 at 5:00 pm insha’Allah. Topic is: Khushou’ (Part 1 of 2). Speaker: Br. Marshall Sornborger. Br. Marshall has a special interest in this topic as a revert from atheism into Buddhism and finally into Islam in seeking of khushou’.

Make sure not to miss Sunday School Registration for Academic year 2023-2024. Classes are filling up fast. Link to Register

Mark your calendars for School Graduation ceremony on 6/4 and Graduation Party (FunDay) on 6/10 (rain date 6/11) insha’Allah. More to come.

Daily and Weekly Activities

Sunday School – Sundays 10:30 to 1pm. No Sunday School on 5/28/2023 (Memorial Day Weekend)

Fridays 7:30 pm – Boys Halaqa by YM (Young Muslims – Berlin) geared towards ages 15-25 (33 Bishop Curve + Main Building)

Saturdays 5:30 pm– Sisters Youth Group. May 6th halaqa will be on “Female Role Models in Islam” and will be lead by Srs. Vareesha Rahman and Maram Ghellai

Saturday mornings youth and new Muslim Tafsir Class – After Fajr – high school and college students are welcome! This is a youth and revert/convert-oriented Quran tafsir class led by Dr. Reza Mansoor. Class is in person and an online option is available

Sundays 7 am to 9 am – Online Arabic classes with Sr. Ghoufran Allababidi

Qur’an classes for children Mondays and Thursdays – 6pm to 7:30pm. Contact Br. Mukhtar 860-966-8041 for details.

Daily – Join us for all 5 daily prayers in congregation.

Friday Jummah prayer service is from 1pm to 1:45pm
With Br. Mohamed Gharnit 3 Fridays a month. Friday 5/18 khutba will be delivered by Br. Omer Bajwa.

For Calendar of events and daily prayer time, visit: https://www.berlinmosque.org/event-calendar/  

Iqama Times:
Fajr – Half hour after the athan
Dhuhr – 10 minutes after athan
Asr – 10 minutes after the athan
Maghrib – 5 minutes after the athan
Isha – 10 minutes after athan
Prayer Times

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Donation Links:
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You can also mail a check to IAGH, 1781 Wilbur Cross Hwy, Berlin, CT 06037

School Holiday Activities at Berlin Mosque

School Holiday Events at Berlin Mosque
السَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ ٱللَّهِ وَبَرَكاتُهُ
Assalam Alaikum Brothers and Sisters,As schools go into the Holiday season, IAGH, along with MYAC (Muslim Youth Association of Connecticut) and YM (Young Muslims-Berlin) worked together on bringing you the following events alhamdulillah
Islamic Winter Camp
Four-day camp geared towards children 7-14 years old. Camp is from 9am-12 pm from Tuesday 12/27 – Friday 12/30. Fee: $75 per child. To register: https://bit.ly/iaghwintercamp

Young Muslims – Weekly
Weekly event geared for Boys 15 and up, managed by YM-Berlin Chapter and hosted by IAGH. It includes a halaqa tackling important topics facing young Muslim boys along with some fun and play time. Fridays after Isha 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Boys Qiyam Night POSTPONED- Geared for ages 12 and up. A night of education, ibada (worship), righteous companionship and fun. Starting at Isha 7:30 pm until after Fajr prayer 6:30 am. No sign-up necessary –

Girls Qiyam Night 12/24/2022 – Geared for ages 12 and up. A night of education, ibada (worship), righteous companionship and fun. Starting at Isha 7:30 pm until after Fajr prayer 6:30 am. No sign-up necessary
Social Media Links:
WhatsApp announcement group, click this link on your phone:  https://chat.whatsapp.com/KLMhbjhGkIkKtLQfKi6zCF
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAGHBERLIN/
Instagram: IAGHBERLIN

Donation Links:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/IAGHBERLIN/ 
Our website https://www.berlinmosque.org/home 
Venmo (@berlinmosque)
PayPal: paypal.me/iagh 
Check to IAGH, 1781 Wilbur Cross Hwy, Berlin, CT 06037