Imam of the Makkah Haram, Sheikh Mahir al Mu’ayqili – KZN Programme

Maher Al-Mueaqly (Arabic: ماهر المعيقلي) (born in 1967) is the imam of the Grand mosque in the Islamic holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. His full name is Sheikh Maher Bin Hamad Al-Mueaqly. Sheikh Maher’s mom and dad moved to Madinah of Nabi (SAW) and he was born there as well. He memorized the whole quran in Madinah and he was taught in the class of many scholars who are respected worldwide in Madinah.

He began his Sheikh career in the North of The Kingdom Of Saudia. He was taught extensively in mathematics until he began teaching it as well. At this point he stopped preaching and started working as a math teacher. He went back to Makkah to become a scholar and taught in the school of balaat. In Makkah he became a renowned speaker and began preaching once again. After becoming loved by the people he was chosen to become an advisor to Prince Abdul-Majid in Makkah. The sheikh is married and has four children: two boys and two girls. He began to teach Quran in Makkah before he began teaching at King Abdullah Saood University. He was promised before ramadan that he would lead taraweeh prayers in Madinah for the year 1426 and 1427, so he did. After that he was moved to Makkah and began to lead taraweeh from the first day of 1428 Ramadan in Masjid Al- Haram with Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais.

He has also led prayers in grand mosque in Madinah known as Masjid an-Nabawi. He has led taraweeh prayers in the yrs h1428 (2007), h1429 (2008) and h1430 (2009). He regularly leads Fajr and Maghrib prayers in Masjid Al-Haram.

• Tuesday 27th March
  Esha Salah : Masjid Rahmaniyah, Bayview, Chatsworth Unit 2, 246 Seagull road [Ladies Accom.]

• Wednesday 28th March
  Maghrib Salah : Mountain Rise Musjid, Pmb [Ladies Accom.]
  Esha Salah : Musjid al Hilal, Cresent St, Overport

• Friday 30th March
  Jumuah Salah : Jumuah Musjid [Formerly Grey St] [Ladies Accom]
  Esha Salah: Ispingo Beach Jamia Masjid

• Saturday 31st March
  Islam Day Programme covering the 5 pillars of Islam , and the 6 Pillars of Faith!
  Venue: Reservoir Hills Islamic Centre, Corner of Mountbatten & Halpin Avn.
  Time: 8.45am-1pm – [Ladies Accom. + Lunch]Participants:
  Imam Mahir al Mu’ayqili (listen to his mp3′s)
  Mufti Ismail Menk
  Mufti Faiyazur Rahim
  Sh. Saleem Banda
  Sh. Bilal Ismail

Sms 0844147184 to register & queries

Upcomming Event: Shaykh Maahir bin Mu’ayqili South African Tour

Imam of the Haram of Makkah, Sheikh Mahir al Mu’ayqili Tours South African

Prospective Programme below – Detailed programs will be shared as soon as they become available

Gauteng

Cape Town

Kwa-Zulu Natal

Niqab for Beginners: Dealing with Prejudice

Guest Post by Zaakirah Kadwa

More in this Series:  Deciding to Wear the Niqab and Steps to Wearing the Niqab

Depending on where you live in the world, often donning the niqab is subjected to a great deal of prejudice and responsibility. The beauty of the niqab and the reason for which is is worn, is often not fully understood by everybody.
Non-Muslims especially and surprisingly many Muslim too…. Both men as well as women – Are often confused about the niqab.

Questions which are often asked:

1. Why do you wear it?

2. Do you wear it at home too? Who is allowed to see your face?

3. How will you get married?

It is advisable that you equip yourself with answers to these type of questions. People will enquire about the niqab and will ask about it from different perspectives. Don’t be stumped or feel undermined, shallow or intimidated. Sometimes people don’t expect a woman in niqab to voice an opinion nor comment. Some people are insulting but don’t let it bother you.  Also, visiting public arenas like the beach and theme parks where you really want to hop onto all the rollercoaster rides may make you abit uncomfortable with the niqab.
None of these places are NIQAB-friendly, but remain steadfast and determined to observe wearing the niqab! Don’t allow criticisms to deter you- be confident and express your love for adorning the niqab! There are many muslim women who wear the niqab happily for the pleasure of Allah SWT

Niqab for Beginners: Steps to wearing the Niqab

Guest post by Zaakirah Kadwa

See our first post:  The Decision to wear the niqab

It is preferable not to rush into wearing the niqab without  aknowledging the responsibility that wearing it entails. It is a means of placing a physical curtain  or screen between you and men, distancing yourself from unwanted attention as well as a manifestation of your spirituality. The benefits are numerous but most essentially you are adopting the niqab, to honour and uphold the islamic practise of segregation between the genders. By concealing your beauty you are protecting yourself from lustful gazes, molestation and being ‘hit on’, to name afew.

Step 1:

Before adopting the NIQAB , begin by embracing hijab in your life. Hijab is more than wearing a scarf, you should attempt to wear long length loose fitting tops which do not reveal your shape and covers your buttocks appropriately long pants accompanied with your beautiful scarf. This criterion should meet your dress style wherever you go be it the mall, library, school, campus. When you are comfortable with this step then move on to step two.

Step 2:

Adopt the HIJAAB completely and attempt to wear a cloak/abaya/other loose fit dress that does not reveal your shape. It is essential that you hair and arms be covered as a pre-requisite to wearing the niqab.

If you have decided to incorprate the abaya/kaftan/cloak into your dressing then Alhumdulillah, there are many beautiful, smart, elegent and stunning cloaks /abayas readily available. Purchase one or two and attempt to wear them whenever you leave the home or wear them for the duration that you are in  public places.  You will form the habit of wearing them and before you know
it this  act of donning the cloak will become a second skin to you. Sometimes it takes a year or more… if you’re lucky, less than a year, to develop a habit which, Insha-Allah, you will take forward with you into the future.

Implementation may differ from person to person, but once you are accustomed to it, it will be easy for you to cover your beauty for the pleasure of Allah SWT.  Remember, your cloaks need not to be drab, old fashioned or granny-like. Cloaks that are smart yet simple are easily available in South Africa. There are many variations that are wallet friendly if you are concerned with affordability. You can be trendy and smart while still in conforming to the laws of the shariah.

The purpose of hijaab should not be defeated. Your cloaks should not be tight enough so show off the contours of your body. Ensure that your hair does not peep through your scarf and no inch of your neck is visible.  Avoid transparent and net/lace scarves. Your arms should also be covered. When you are comfortable with this, you are now prepared for the final step – the NIQAAB!

NB: It is important that you are accustomed to the idea of “covering up” first before embracing the niqab permanently.

Stay tuned for our next post: Dealing with Niqab Prejudice

Niqab of the Day #34

Rumi Archive: Peaceful

Niqab for Beginners: I WANT to wear the Niqab / Purdah

Guest post by  Zaakirah Kadwa

Congratulations, my dear sister for intending to adopt the Niqab!
Alhumdulillah, it is solely due to the grace, Rahma and love that your creator has for you that he has chosen you to embark on this this noble and admirable journey…

A journey wherein you discover yourself from a new perspective.  This, my dear sister, is the beginning of a beautiful relationship with your Muslimah identity. Being brave enough to  move forward in the direction of donning the niqab indicates that you are earnest to  nurture this deep  respect for Allah’s rules of segregation between the genders. Yes, the niqab serves as a safety-net, a source of removing unwanted attention and many others; the physical barrier between the genders.

Many good deeds and points of khair are accompanied by tests and challenges.  Try to remain positive in the face of adversity. Be prepared to encounter challenges along the way- Rest assured, this journey is worth it all!

The decision of wearing the niqab is not merely covering the face with a piece of cloth. Infact, along with this piece of cloth comes a wave of responsibility. It is a means to represent your identity as a Muslim ;  You no longer represent yourself to the world, you represent the collective identity of the Muslim Woman. Alhumdulillah, it is a great honour and privilege. It is for you to uphold this beacon of hayaa that shines out to the world.

Upcoming Events: The Victorious One – Seerah (Madenian Period)

Event by Al-Kauthar Academic Institute  presents a NOT-TO-BE-MISSED 2day course on the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammed SAWS. Journey through historic joys, sorrows, teachings and the greatest loss to mankind – the demise of our Nabi SAWS. Be inspired and learn how to implement the lessons of the Seerah practically into your life.

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Instructor: Mohammed Cheppih
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Durban: 18 & 19 Feb 2012
Venue: UKZN Westville campus.
Call: 0828607461

JHB: 25 & 26 Feb 2012.
Venue: Wits Med School
Call: 0723727707

Book now to avoid disappointment. Limited seats available.
Price: R495.  Early bird special R350 (runs until 3 Feb)

Online registration now open

Description

The Final Prophet of Allah had many names and titles, among them is al-Manṣūr which means the ‘victorious one’, the title of this long awaited conclusion to the AlKauthar sīrah series. In this weekend course we will cover the life of the Prophet (ṣalla’llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam) in the Madinah period.

The Prophet (ṣalla’llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam) said,

“By Him in Whose Hand is my soul, none of you will be a true believer until I am dearer to him then his children, parents and all of mankind.” (al-Bukhārī)

Spend a special weekend nurturing love of the Prophet by studying, reflecting and sharing ways to implement lessons from the Prophetic Seerah into our daily lives. It is very easy to read the Sīrah without taking practical benefits that you use to change your life and the society you live in.

In the Victorious One a detailed analysis of many incidents will help make this course life changing for you and your involvement in the community you live in today. This course is filled with lessons on what the role of a masjid should be, what is the social welfare system in Islam, the significance of leadership, how to treat other faiths when in minority and majority, the rules of warfare, the importance of freedom, how to engage in community building, the behaviour and conduct of Muslims and so much more.

Some of the highlights of this course include:

~ A focus on the society of Madinah and the effect of the migration from Makkah.

~ The establishing of the state with the first masjid & the bonds of brotherhood.

~ The role of ʿĀʾisha (raḍi Allāhu ʿanhā) in the life of the Prophet (ṣalla’llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam).

~ An analysis of the treaty of Madinah.

~ The rules of war & a study of Badr, Uḥud & Khandaq.

~ The Treaty of Ḥudaybiyyah & the influx of new Muslims.

~ The conquest of Makkah & the farewell Ḥajj.

~ The final illness and the passing away of the Prophet (ṣalla’llāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam).

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Instructor: Mohammed Cheppih
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Event Review: The Believer’s Mark #3

This post was put up due to a query from our comments section on this course regarding the permissiblity of Facing the Qiblah when relieving oneself. Below are the opinions of the scholars.

You may face the Qibla if in an enclosed space, but it is preferable not to.  If there is a door / screen in front of you, it is fine.  You should not relieve yourself out in the open, at least screen yourself.  If your lavatory is built facing the qibla, it is a non-issue but do not build your lavatory specifically in the direction of the Qibla.

Rumi Archive – Information Flow

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