Indian Muslim Association Kuwait, under the patronage of ministry of Awqaaf, organized “Seeartun Nabi (Peace be upon Him) Program” in Masjid -e – Adsani Maliya, On 28th, Sep, 2023…Indian Muslim Association Kuwait, under the patronage of ministry of Awqaaf, organized “Seeartun Nabi (Peace be upon Him) Program” in Masjid -e – Adsani Maliya, On 28th, Sep, 2023…
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Quranize.com – Online Resources to Study Quran
There is no blind following in the religion. Allah has made resources available Alhamdulillah so do your research as well – Go through authentic books of Ahadith and tafasir on your own as well. We all are human beings and are bound to make mistakes. I am providing the resources that I believe are the most beneficial (as they benefitted me a lot when I set out on this journey). May Allah forgive our shortcomings and make us follow His Only straight path that leads to nowhere but Jannah.
Following is the list of mandatory things that you are to go through each week (the necessity level is in descending order):
1: Quran with the translation
Pick up any Qur’an with a translation in the language, you are most comfortable with. Studying with the group will give you a sense of direction as running alone can sometimes be hard and needs a lot of self-motivation we usually lack. You can start a whatsApp group with several like-minded sisters (or brothers – if a man is reading this).
Resources:
- A)http://tanzil.net/#1:1
- B)https://reader.quranacademy.io/(with transliteration as well)
- C)https://legacy.quran.com/
- D) https://www.quranize.com (my favorite go-to website)
2: Word to word translation of the Qur’an
Word to word translation will help you a lot in understanding the Qur’an with time. After Surah Baqarah alone, you will be familiar with 75% of the Qur’anic words. Eventually, you’ll be able to understand Qur’an just by listening to its recitation in shaa Allaah.
English:
- A)comshow the literal translation of each and every word as you hover your cursor over them. For static writing, their word by word section could be explored. Advanced learners can go through its grammar part as well.
- B)Word for word meaningof the Qur’an (divided into three volumes).
- C) Arabic Dictionary of root words(English translation)
- D) Recite Quraneven recites the word you click on along with the display of its meaning.
- E)Word to word translation of each juz of the Qur’an
- F)Quran Word for Word Translation
- G)Each Juzz/Para(1-30) by Alhuda international (available in hard copy as well as online).
A hard copy can easily be found at Alhuda’s institute or Dar ul Balagh (in Pakistan) – and I recommend hard copy, for a book online has no comparison to the one in hand.
3: Tafseer (Explanation)
I will in shaa Allah be doing the following (2007) Tafseer. It’s very easy and comprehensible. And the only Tafseer out there that I found such detailed and still free*. But you can choose yours from the following:
English:
This will probably make you fall in love with the linguistics of Qur’an though I wish it was cover to cover, but since it’s not so it won’t be your basic choice of study as you will be lost after Surah Baqarah then. Also check MUSLIMCENTRAL (juz amma tafseer) – which you can download as an app as well for ease. I did this tafseer during Hajj and I still have that tiny little notebook I took the notes on. It has helped me immensely in teaching my children tafseer as well.
- C)Tafseer ibn katheer– I haven’t found an audio version of this yet, but you can read it online or buy it from your local Islamic bookstore.
- D)Saheeh International
- E)Maarif ul Quran
- F)Fidhilalil Quran
- G)Tafheem ul Quran
APPS:
Urdu:
- A)Taleem ul Quran 2007 (by Dr. Farhat Hashmi)
If you download Alhuda’s app on your Android/iOS then it will be quite useful.
On app: go to app > Quran > Tafseer > Taleem ul Quran > TQ 2007 Dr. Farhat > para 1 > lessons
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- B)Taleem ul Quran 2013 (by Idrees Zubair)
- C)Nur ul Quran(Dawrah e Quran) or Tarteel Ul Quran (short description of each Juz of the Quran).
- D) https://www.quranize.com
The benefit of audio files is that you can listen to them while traveling, cooking, cleaning etc. and yet learn a lot.
4: Tajweed practice:
Since we’ll be doing only a handful of verses each week, it would be a good practice to fix your tajweed (Qur’an recitation). For anyone who is not familiar with Arabic, it’s hard to catch up on the accent sometimes, but know that just like any other language, practice will make it perfect in shaa Allah.
Resources:
- A)comnot only translates the word by word Qur’an, but also recites each word separately if you click on the word.
- B)http://www.tajweedinenglish.com/
- C) Qari Hudhaifyis very good to follow to correct your Tajweed – recitation with the text. (The website http://quranicaudio.com/ hosts multiple reciters around the world. You can choose whichever suits you best).
- D)Very slow word by word recitation (by Qari Ibrahim)
- E)Long spaces between recitation of each verse for you to follow along (by Asma Huda)
You can see the color coded Qur’an beside listening to the audio for your ease.
5: Notes
Keep a diary with you to make your notes or write your reflections – things that you learned, lessons that you cherish, verses that you loved, rules you want to apply in your life, your practical checklists etc. This diary will be YOU so scribble it with whoever you want to become.
Ayeina will be my personal diary and I will share my part of reflections under “Quranic reflections” every week in shaa Allaah. Anyone who will want to share theirs as well, they can post them in the comments section below so everyone can see and benefit in shaa Allaah.
IMA – Ramadan Competition Winners
We are pleased to announce the winners of recently held various competition during holy month of Ramadan in Coordination with Ministry of Awqaf, State of Kuwait.
IMA Qirat Competition
Winners | Name |
First | KHALEELUR RAHMAN SHAIK MOHAMMED |
Second | Afridi Khan |
Third | Jawwad Ahmed khan |
Quran Hifz Competition
Winners | Name |
First | Khaleel Ur Rahman Shaik Mohammed |
Second | Syed Mateen |
Third | Abdulla Harees |
Hafiz Category
Frist | Hafiz Sufiyan | Hafiz Category |
Dawah Online Quiz Competition
Winners | Name |
First | SRINIVASAN |
Second | Pranav |
Third | Kumaran.S |
Consolation | Dakshan prashanth |
Consolation | Subeana |
Consolation | Rajni |
IMA LadiesWing
Quran Hifz Competition
Winners | Name |
First | Amtul Kareem |
Basheerunnisa Mohd.Hussain | |
Second | Heena Parkar |
Third | Naziya parveen sayeed |
Mubeen Taj |
Quran Recitation Competition
Winners | Name |
First | Saliha Abrar Ahmed kardami |
Second | Husna Syed Ghousuddin |
Third | Aisha Yasin Thakur |
Tamil Nadu Muslim Association
Essay Competition
Winners | Name |
First | A.Jakeer Husain |
Second | M.Rasitha Begam |
Third | A.Mohamed Mansoor |
YouthWing
Nasheed Competition
Winners | Name |
First | jawwad Ahmed khan |
Second | Afridi |
Third | Abdul Efham |
Drawing Competition
Name |
Mohammed abid bin abdul qadir |
IMA Children Circle
Competition Name | Age Group | Gender | Winner Name | Position |
Quran Recitation | 4 to 8 Years | Boys | Fauzaan Ahmed | 1st |
Hamzah Nisar Ahmed | 2nd | |||
AbdulRahman Tambu | 3rd | |||
4 to 8 Years | Girls | Anam Yusuf Solkar | 1st | |
Aaliyah Azmath Sherif | 2nd | |||
Hifza Imam | 3rd | |||
9 to 11 Years | Boys | Affan Ahmed | 1st | |
Mohammed Afraz Hussain | 2nd | |||
Mohammed Sulaiman Shareef | 3rd | |||
9 to 11 Years | Girls | Sehris Khan | 1st | |
Maryam Shakeel Ahmed | 2nd | |||
Safa Anwar | 3rd | |||
12 to 14 Years | Boys | Sayed Mujtaba Hussain | 1st | |
N Riyaz Ahmed | 2nd | |||
AbdulRahman Yusufdeen | 3rd | |||
12 to 13 Years | Girls | Shaza Amin | 1st | |
Manha Anees | 2nd | |||
Aaliya Mohamed Faisal | 3rd | |||
Rida Faisal Khan | 3rd | |||
Online Quiz | 8 to 14 Years | Boys & Girls | Amir Abdul Azez | 1st |
Afifa Firdaus | 1st | |||
Aazim Mohamed Rihan | 2nd | |||
Ruqayyah J Khanzada | 2nd | |||
Ahmed Mohamed Faizar | 3rd | |||
Mohamad Ibrahim | 3rd | |||
Nuwair M Shaif Alaji | 4th | |||
Mujtaba Saif | 5th | |||
Suwaiba Pathan | 6th | |||
Areeba Mahreen | 7th | |||
Mohammed Yusuf | 8th | |||
Maryam Chorghay | 9th | |||
Fida Lahir | 10th | |||
Nasheed | 5 to 7 Years | boys & Girls | Syeda Asfiya Marayam | 1st |
Aliza Sabahat | 2nd | |||
Aaliya Azmath Sherif | 3rd | |||
8 to 10 Years | boys & Girls | Mariya Abdul Moiz | 1st | |
Maryam Shakeel | 2nd | |||
Arshiya Mahboob Fatima | 3rd | |||
11 to 15 Years | boys | Nihal Saheer | 1st | |
Mohammad Saif | 2nd | |||
Mukhtar Muhammad | 3rd | |||
Skit | 4 to 14 Years | Boys & Girls | Eman Anwar | 1st |
Hameeda Kausar/Haleema Kausar | 1st | |||
Aliza Zafar/Ruman Zafar/Ashaj Khan | 2nd | |||
Umar Abdul Azeez Shiraas | 2nd | |||
Sehrish Khan / Mayesha Khan | 3rd | |||
Mohamed Uwais | 3rd |
Zahrathul Jannah Girls Competition
Quran Memorization – Surah Mulk – For 14-19 years
Winners | Name |
First | Fatma Azzahra |
Second | Madeeha Javed |
Third | Nawal Yaseen |
Quran Memorization – Surah Naba – For 11-13 years
Winners | Name |
First | Sayeda Khadija Fatima |
Second | Zareen Firdaus |
Third | Amena Ammara |
Quran Memorization – Surah Naba – For 13years above
Winners | Name |
First | Mubeen Sabreen & Niha Nasser |
Second | Humaira S. Parkar & Rida Faisal |
Third | Khadija S. Parkar & Kulsoom Nasir |
IMA hosts Children FEST 2019
Indian Muslim Association (IMA) Kuwait under the patronage of IPC Kuwait organized a vibrant Children Fest event on Friday, November 8, 2019 at the premises of Indian Community School Kuwait (ICSK), Junior Branch Salmiyah.
IMA Kuwait besides its activities among elders and youth also patronizes a Children’s Circle aiming to equip the budding children with knowledge and worldly skills required to make the future generation a complete human being. IMA also aims to keep the young ones mentally and physically fit and helps them excel in their academics through team building and creative problem-solving techniques, while fostering compassion towards one another and respect for their elders, society and country.
The event primary focused on unleashing hidden talent of the children in different fields and thereupon providing those with a platform to show case their skills. Children of various age groups were encouraged and motivated to present their talents before the mass audience.
The Fest received an overwhelming response from the Indian student’s community. More than 450 children participated in the event.
Several competitions such as recitation of pre-selected chapters from the Holy Quran, elocution, Nasheed recitation, Athaan, Fancy dress, Quiz, drawing and painting, were held in parallel between 1:30 pm to 4.30 pm.
The Fest had a section for carnival games organized in the venue premises to keep the momentum of the children and the accompanied parents.
Little children further made the event colorful and brought delight to the eyes through their fabulous presented costumes in the fancy dress competition.
There was a very interesting quiz competition, which was conducted before the event conclusion. It contained the traditional question-answer round followed by an audio-visual round.
The event concluded with the prize distribution ceremony to reward and encourage the winners of all the competitions.
Mr. Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, Honorable Secretary (Political and Commerce) from the Embassy of India, Kuwait was the chief guest of the event. Further, there were guests Mr. Shaikh Khalid Saba from IPC, and Mr. Shaikh Abdullah Al Hudaib from Jamiat Al- Islah.
IMA thanked and felicitated Mr. Shaik Abdul Rahiman, Honorable chairperson ICSK, and Mr. Aamir Mohammad, Honorable Secretary to the Board of Trustees ICSK, for their valuable support in providing the school premises to conduct the event smoothly.
Indian Muslim Association Kuwait, under the patronage of ministry of Awqaaf and IPC Kuwait, organized “Seeartun Nabi (Peace be upon Him) Program” in Masjid -e – Adsani Maliya.
Speaking to a gathering of 600, in his inaugural speech on topic “Dawat e Deen in the light of Seerat or life of Prophet Muhammad SAW” Moulana Masood Shahab said that the life and character of Prophet Muhammad SAW teaches and guides them how they could play an effective role in the field of Dawah as a Preacher and Dayee. Moulana Masood Shahab emphasized that biography of Prophet Muhammad SAW tells that they should not get disheartened and disappointed with unfavorable, stiff and difficult circumstances and challenges of time. He added that they should stand courageously with firm determination then only Allah would make the things easy and bless them with success. Moulana also highlighted example of our Prophet’s SAWS visit to valley of Taif and His patience and determination, though the people hooted him, through the alley-ways pelted him with stones and obliged him to flee from the city pursued by a relentless rabble. Blood flowed down both his legs. Allah, the Almighty, sent the Angel of mountains, who sought permission to bury Taif valley between Al-Akhshabain, the two mountains flanking Taif, Prophet SAWS said in reply that He would rather have someone from their loins who would worship Allah, the All–Mighty with no associate”.
Guest Speaker Mr. Mohammad Ali on behalf of Ministry of Awkaf & Islamic Affairs and Masjid Al Kabeer spoke few words on Seerah that Prophet Muhammad SAW was a رحمة للعالمين (Benefactor of humanity) a gift and mercy for the whole mankind.
Maulana Khaja Arifuddin Sb a special guest from India threw light on life of Prophet Muhammad SAW and said that the first person who accepted Islam was a woman and that was the first Lady, Bibi Khadeeja.
Hafiz Hafizur Rahman Sb delivered a very thought JCB provoking speech on the topic وما أرسلنك الا رحمة للعالمين ( We have sent you as “Benefactor of the universe”). He emphasized that Prophet Muhammad SAW is a benefactor for the whole mankind. He advised the audience that they should adopt and produce the same quality of tolerance and mercy which Prophet Muhammad SAW had practiced throughout his life to restore and maintain peace in this world. He added that they need to go through the self-accountability process whether they were following Prophet Muhammad. If not then they have to look in to their character before going to invite the others communities towards the peace and Islam. He predicted that this Ummat, Muslims, can play its role of leadership once again only if they practically follow the teachings of Prophet Muhammad SAW in their lives. He stressed that biography of Prophet SAWS is not to be studied merely as history but to absorb the character of Prophet SAWS in themselves then only they can convey mankind, the message of peace in this world and success in life hereafter.
He recommended the audience to bring a change in their lives; in words and actions and to get united to overcome the present critical situation, the whole Ummah is going through.
Mr Shamvil Pervez , President of IMA Kuwait, in his concluding speech, thanked Allah for giving an opportunity to assemble and hear few aspects and pages from Biography of Prophet Muhammad SAW and his teachings. He concluded his speech with Quranic verse
كُنْتُمْ خَيْرَ أُمَّةٍ أُخْرِجَتْ لِلنَّاسِ تَأْمُرُونَ بِالْمَعْرُوفِ وَتَنْهَوْنَ عَنِ الْمُنْكَرِ وَتُؤْمِنُونَ بِاللَّهِ ( سورة آل عمران )
You are now the best people brought forth for (the guidance and reform of) mankind.88 You enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and believe in Allah. (3-110)
He accentuated that real duty of Muslims on this earth is to play the role being described in the verse as a preacher.
IMA Hosts public lectures on Hijra New Year
Indian Muslim Association (IMA-Kuwait) Under the patronage of Community section Ministry of Awqaf -Kuwait organized two public lectures on Hijra New Year in Salmiya and Abo Halifa. Mr. Mohammed Ali, head of Jaliyath, Masjid Al-Kabir was the guest of honor at Salmiya event. He praised the activities of IMA and said that true message of Hijrah is about achieving success through hard work and determination.
In event held at Masjid Al Muzaini in Salmiya, Mr. Nisar Ahmed was the keynote speaker of the event. He talked on the topic “You will be successful if you are a true believer!”. He said that, Muslims should lead a life with an example, Be Truthful; keep your promises; never ever lie; Be trustworthy, don’t cheat or misappropriate; Be Just and stand up for the justice; Be a hard worker, don’t set your eyes on easy money. This is the basic tenant of Islam for a true believer, when we do this, Allah will surely make us successful both in this world and hereafter.
Mr. Sharafuddin Soofi, second keynote speaker of the day spoke on the topic “Message of Hijrah”, While elaborating on the subject Mr. Soofi, Vice President of IMA said that the objective of Hijra was to establish a society based on Islamic principles. He further stated, “The entire event of migration of prophet Muhammad (PBUH) gives innumerable lessons to the Muslim community.
The Program was convened by Mr. Khazi Zafar. Dinner packets were distributed at the end of the program. The Program started with the recitation of the verses from the holy Quran by Master Aburahman. The event was a joint effort from Salmiya, Kuwait City, Khaitan and Abbasiya Units.
Second Hijrah event was held at Masjid Maryam Al-Dukhan in Abu Halifa which was organized by Abu Halifa and Fahaheel units.
Shamvel Parvez, President, IMA Kuwait and Shaikh Waleed Umri were keynote speakers of the day. Mr. Shamvel Parvez gave a thought provoking speech on the topic “You will be successful if you are a true believer!”, During his talk, he spoke about the importance of living a life which is in sync with Islamic teachings. He said, when we do that, definitely Allah will make us successful. Shaikh Waleed Umri spoke on the topic “Message of Hijrah” where he highlighted the struggle of Prophet Muhammed ﷺ in Makkah and how he over came with a well thought out plan and decided to migrate to establish a just society in Madina.
The Program was convened by Mr. Parvez Hanif. Dinner packets were distributed at the end of the program.
IMA concludes two months long Summer Islamic Classes
Under the patronage of Islamic Presentation Committee (IPC), Indian Muslim Association Kuwait (IMA) successfully completed two-months long summer Islamic classes. More than 150 students; boys and girls of different ages and nationalities joined the courses. They spent their vacation in the most productive way which was to seek Islamic knowledge; Quran, Hadeeth, Seeratun Nabi and seerah of His Companions, Islamic fundamentals, ethics and moral.
The students successfully enjoyed many fun-filled activities every week such as salad making, sandwich making, cupcake decoration, best out of waste etc. A Powerpoint presentation was also organised on “dental and oral hygiene”.
A full day educational tour to Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre was also arranged. All students enjoyed the tour.
Camp concluding program was organized by the combined efforts of teachers and students to present the achievements of SIC in a nutshell.
This program was started with Recitation of Quranic verses and Translation by Grade 4 girls. Selected Students from each grade presented briefly the topics they learnt in each subject. Topics such as “Importance of Aqeedah” and “Importance of Seerah” were presented by senior girls. This was followed by the recitation of Hadeeth by KG girls who had diligently memorized the Arabic text with translation.
Each section was alternated by melodious nasheeds sung by the young students.
IMA also conducted a “Parent Teacher meeting” where parents had opportunity to interact with teachers and get first hand feedback of their ward about the progress. Part of the meeting was “a presentation on Parenting” by Mr. Sharafuddin Soofi, an Eminent Speaker and presenter. He spoke about importance of parenting.
At the end parents interacted with the speaker on various parenting issues.
IMA would like to take this opportunity to thank IPC for their support and IMA LadiesWing for smoothly running day to day activities.
IMA also announced that it is arranging “three months long weekend Urdu classes” very soon for all men, women and children . The classes will commence from the month of Oct 2019 in Salmiya block 10. Interested expats can contact IMA at 6603 7944.