Ansaruddin-SEPT-OCT-2016

MAJALIS & REGIONAL
ACTIVITY REPORTS
September and October
2016
Imam Sahib's Visit to Companies House
A lecture by Maulana Ataul Mujeeb Rashid sahib,
Imam Fazal Mosque London was organized for
the employees of Companies House, Cardiff on
Thursday 20th October 2016. The lecture was
arranged by Muhammad Ikram Dar sahib who
works in Companies House.
Programme started with recitation of the Holy
Qur’an and translation by Mr Rohail Sadat. Mr.
Darren Edwards, Head of HR chaired the session
and welcomed the guests. Maulana Ataul Mujeeb
Rashed delivered his lecture on the topic of Eid
Festivals in Islam.
He introduced the purpose of religion and its
effects on our life. He explained the term ‘Eid’ and
its meanings as a day of happiness and celebration.
He said that Islam is not a religion for celebrations
only but it encourages us to achieve nearness to
God. Imam sahib explained the difference
between Georgian calendar and Islamic calendar
which are based on solar and lunar periods
respectively and how these run side by side. An
Islamic month is always comprised of 29 or 30
days thus overlapping all seasons of the year every
few years.
After the introduction of the concept of Eid and
its occurrence in a year, Imam Sahib explained the
first Eid of Islamic calendars, which is called Eidul-Fitar
and that follows the month of Ramadan
(Fasting). He also elaborated the concept and
purpose of fasting and what group of people
should be observing the fast. He also pointed out
that every supplication, act of worship and good
deed should always be to seek pleasure of the God
Almighty. He further reminded that the core
concept of Eid is to share the happiness and joy
with everyone around us including family
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