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RAMADAN KAREEM
MAPS
RAMADAN
BOOKLET
2021/1442
00
“O you who have believed,
decreed upon you is fasting
as it was decreed upon those
before you that you may be-
come righteous.” [Qur’an 2:183]
MUSLIM ASSOCIATION OF
PUGET SOUND (MAPS)
WWW.MAPSREDMOND.ORG
Welcoming Ramadan 1442 The blessed month of Ramadan ing forward to welcoming you is upon us, and we pray that Al- back this Ramadan -- subject lah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala (The to the prevailing guidelines most glorified, The most high) from state and federal health guide us to make the best use authorities. Due to social dis- of this precious month. We are tancing and limited capacity in living in unprecedented times the masjid, we have planned and the past year has been two Taraweeh prayers. Our If- difficult for many of us. Things tar is drive-through only. Some are looking better with the ar- of our programs like Quran rival of vaccines, Alhamdulillah competition will be held vir- (Praise be to Allah). We make tually. We had to cut down on sincere Dua (supplication) to programs like childcare and Su- Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala to hoor. Please read this Ramadan give us strength, help us recov- Booklet for everything we have er completely from this calami- planned for you this month. We ty and forgive those who could hope that you will be able to no longer be with us this Ram- join us and take advantage of adan and give them the highest these programs, insha’Allah. place in Jannah. Aameen. The MAPS Board, staff, and Ramadan Committee are look-
Ramadan at MAPS IMPORTANT DATES IFTAR PROGRAM Iftar (breaking of fast): At MAPS: We will offer free drive-through meal pickup service for Iftar in MAPS’ parking lot from 6:30pm – 7:00pm, just like last year, insha’Allah. 75% MAPS building will only be open for Maghrib (sunset) prayer -- it will be closed for Iftar and no food will be allowed inside. At Ethiopian Muslim Association of Seattle (EMAS): In the spirit of contributing to the Greater Seattle commu- nity in these difficult times, we will sponsor drive-through Iftar at EMAS this year, just like last year, insha’Allah. Iftar Sponsorship: We encourage community members to sponsor Iftar. You are welcome to sponsor fully for a day or for as many people as you’d like. To sponsor Iftar and Suhoor, please send an email to manager@mapsredmond.org, or sponsor online at: http://bit.ly/mapsiftar2021 Suhoor (pre-fast meal): We will NOT offer any Suhoor arrangements at MAPS this year.
Free drive-
through
iftar pickup
Iftar at in MAPS
parking lot
MAPS from 6:30pm
- 7:00pm
MAPS will
sponsor
drive-through
Iftar at iftar at the
Ehiopian
EMAS Muslim
Association
of Seattle
(EMAS)
Community
members can
Iftar sponsor an
Iftar at MAPS.
Sponsorship http://bit.ly/
mapsiftar2021
Unfortuanely,
Suhoor NO suhoor
programs at
MAPS this
year.
Ramadan Duas for Fasting
“O my son, establish prayer, enjoin what is right, forbid what is wrong, and be pa- tient over what be- falls you. Indeed, [all] that is of the matters [requiring] determi- nation.” [Luqmaan the Sage’s advice to his son - Qur’an 31: 17]
President's
Message
Assalamu Alaikum and Ramadan
Kareem,
Welcome to the blessed month of
Ramadan, a month of mercy and
forgiveness, one whose arrival
we anxiously await every year.
This is a time when we as Mus-
lims focus on renewing our spir-
ituality amidst the busy lives we
rience Ramadan with in-person
lead. Coming out of a 12-month
services while adhering to COVID
quarantine and witnessing the
guidelines. Here are some thoughts
devastation of COVID-19, we
I want to leave you with.
yearn for some level of normalcy
in our lives. With increased vacci- 1. Our night prayers (Isha and
nation and the arrival of spring, Taraweeh) are a marquee experi-
there is cautious optimism as to ence of Ramadan. We have struc-
what coming days and months tured the prayers in a way to en-
will hold. After the painful ex- able 400 people to perform daily
perience of last Ramadan during night prayers in 2 congregations
which the masjid was completely while strictly adhering to prevail-
shut down without any in-person ing COVID guidelines. Taraweeh
services, the community is yearn- prayers will also be broadcast on-
ing to come back to the masjid line.
to renew our spirituality with
prayers and fasting. With that in 2. Ramadan is a month of giving
mind, we have been working hard and we will continue to help those
for several months to bring as in need in the community with Ra-
many of you as possible to expe- madan Food Drive, Iftars and Fitra.
We have been work-
ing hard for several
months to bring as
many of you as pos-
sible to experience
Ramadan with in-per-
son services while ad-
hering to COVID guide-
lines.
-Hyder Ali,MAPS President
3. Finally, and most importantly, we
as an organization depend on your
generosity to serve the community. A
majority of operational budget comes
from your donations. The month of
Ramadan is a month of generosity and
is rewarded manyfold. You have been
generous, and we hope we continue
to be part of your generosity during
this Ramadan. Our Annual Banquet is
on April 17th at 4PM. Please tune in
to learn what we have been able to do
over the last 12 months and our plans
for the next 12 months.
With Peace,
Hyder Ali
MAPS President
May this Ramadan
enlighten our souls and
the love of Allah reach the
deepest core of hearts.
- Imam Joban
Imam Joban's
Advice
Welcome Ramadan. human beings who are in need of
help.
I offer you my warmest greetings and
sincerest congratulations on the ar- I ask Almighty Allah to accept all of
rival of the holy month of Ramadan, our acts of worship and devotion, and
and I pray that it brings you and your to reward us immensely.
family immense blessings.
May this Ramadan fill your heart with
Beginning with the most important peace, harmony, and joy. I wish you to
point, I remind myself and all of you, be protected and blessed by Almighty
my beloved brothers and sisters, of Allah.
what Allah has said about the philos-
May this Ramadan enlighten our
ophy of why we are required to fast,
souls and the love of Allah reach the
which is so “…that you may be pious
deepest core of hearts.
(God-conscious)”.
May Allah ease your hardships and
This month is also an opportunity for
shower you with peace and prosper-
us to cultivate benevolence towards
ity during this holy month of Rama-
those who are displaced and strug-
dan.
gling for basic necessities like food,
drink, clothing, and safety. As such,
RAMADAN MUBARAK!
Allah reminds us to “…be virtuous, in-
deed Allah loves the virtuous.” Sincerely,
So, let us reap the benefits of this holy
Mohamad Joban
month by strengthening our relation-
ship with Allah and serving our fellow Imam Masjid-Ar-Rahmah (MAPS)Narrated Abu Huraira(r.a): The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ”... whoever fasts during Ramadan out of sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah’s rewards, then all his past sins will be forgiven.” (Imam Bukhari) 00
MAPS
COVID Protocol
COVID Safety Guidelines for all services at MAPS
Attendance for prayers is limited. It is mandatory to register in advance using the
Smart Jamaat app. Entry will be denied to those without registration.
Any person who has symptoms of COVID-19, including a temperature of 100.4 degrees or greater, must not
attend. We do temperature checks at the entrance.
Any person with a household member who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, or with symptoms of COV-
ID-19 (including a temperature of 100.4 degrees or greater), must not attend.
High-risk individuals (those with underlying health conditions or over age 65 who have not been vaccinated)
should take extra precautions and consider praying at home, since data about COVID seems to show that
it impacts persons over 65 years old more severely with a higher risk of serious complications or death if
COVID is contracted.
Face-coverings / masks are mandatory for everyone and must be worn at all times, including during the
prayer service.
Please always follow social distancing guidelines and occupy marked spaces only.
Please do not shake hands, kiss, or otherwise physically touch those who are outside your immediate
household.
Please do not congregate in groups before or after the prayer.
There are no wudu (ablution) facilities open at MAPS. Please be sure to make wudu at home.
Please bring your own prayer mat/rug, even though we will also offer individual paper mats (along with
individual bags for your shoes).
Please enter from the north (men’s) side and exit from west (church) side of the building. All other entrances
will be locked.
You must continue to wear masks and follow social distancing even if you have been fully vaccinated.
For those who have traveled, domestically or internationally and with or without vaccination, you
must quarantine for at least 10 full days before attending prayers at MAPS. Please be sure to also comply
with all CDC and Dept of Health guidelines.
If you answer “yes” to any health-related question in the questionnaire on the Smart Jamaat app, please do
NOT register as you will NOT be allowed in the masjid. We have had to cancel a few registrations in the past
based on this.
While MAPS is taking appropriate safety measures to protect the health and well-being of all, anyone who
chooses to attend any in-person services at MAPS does so at their own risk.
All services at MAPS are subject to change upon guidelines update from CDC or the Department of
Health.
12Both Vaccinated
and Unvaccinated
guests MUST fol-
low all guidelines
MUST register using
Smart Jamaat App to
attend prayer.
Https://smartjamaat.com/
Masks and Social
Distancing are
mandatory
Bring your own
prayer rug, water
bottle and shoe bag
Make Wudu at home
Do NOT register
if showing COVID
symptoms
Do NOT register if
traveled in last 10
days (both domestic
and international)Daily
Salah
Timings
FAJR
[ALL MONTH]
ADHAN +10 MIN
DUHR
[ALL MONTH]
1:30PM
ASR
[ALL MONTH]
5:15PM
MAGHRIB
[ALL MONTH]
ADHAN +10 MIN
ISHA QIYAM-UL-LAYL
[MAY 2 - MAY 11 2021]
00 1:00 AM2021Ramadan
Prayer Times
00Daily
Taraweeh
Program
SPECIAL TARAWEEH GUIDELINES
1 2 3
Strict
Two Taraweeh Isha + Taraweeh
enforcement
prayers each + Witr in each
of COVID safety
night prayer
protocols
4 5 6
Both prayers
No childcare,
Must register live-streamed on
and children
in advance to MAPS Facebook
under 12 years
attend and YouTube
NOT allowed
channels
• We are planning on holding two Taraweeh congregations each night.
• In each congregation, we will pray Isha (night-time prayer) + Taraweeh + Witr (closing
odd prayer).
• If you come for the first congregation, please exit the prayer hall as soon as the
prayer is finished so that the next congregation can enter. There will only be a
10–15-minute break between the end of the first congregation and the start of the
next one.
• Please refer to the start times of each prayer in the attached prayer timetable.
• The capacity for each congregational session will not exceed 200 people, per public
health guidelines, and safety protocols will be followed.
• Attendees will have to register in advance to attend, just like for Jumuah (Friday con-
gregational prayers) using the Smart Jamaat app.
• Attendees must strictly comply with the COVID safety protocols described below,
regardless of vaccination status.
• Children below 12 years of age will NOT be allowed in the mosque for Taraweeh
services, as we are unable to arrange for youth programs or childcare this year due
to COVID-19. If both parents/guardians want to attend Taraweeh, each parent/guard-
ian can attend a different congregational service while the other watches the children.
• If you are able to attend Taraweeh services on a given day, we ask that you please
wait until at least 10:00am on the following day to see if there is space available
before signing up again, to allow others who haven’t yet attended an opportunity
to sign up.
• We will broadcast both Taraweeh sessions live on the MAPS Facebook and YouTube
channels.TARAWEEH REGISTRATION Click on “Reserve Special Salah” button in Smart Jamaat App. Follow the instructions to complete the registration process
Taraweeh Schedule This Ramadan, following Shuyukh and Qaris have been arranged to lead daily Taraweeh prayers and Qiyam-ul-Lail during the last ten nights: 1. Qari Mohamed Aslam Acha 2. Imam Mohamed Joban 3. Ustadh Adam Jamal TARAWEEH 1 * Dates marked with (*) have fundraising scheduled during Taraweeh. Please see fundraising efforts section for more details
TARAWEEH 2 * Dates marked with (*) have fundraising scheduled during Taraweeh. Please see fundraising efforts section for more details
20
Qiyam-ul-Layl Program Our Qiyam-ul-Layl program will start on 20th night of Ramadan and run for the last 10 nights. We will start at 1:00 am and finish at 2:00 am, insha’Allah. Khatirah Program Khatirah (spiritual reminders) covering the juz to be recited on that night are presented in English 15 minutes before the start of first Isha prayers. The khatirahs will also be live streamed online.
Fridays in Ramadan We’ll have following speakers for Friday Khutbahs during Ramadan. MAPS Eid Prayers Eid prayers are the most attended events at MAPS. MAPS will hold three (4) Eid Prayers on Thursday, May 13, 2021.
MAPS Fundraising
Efforts
Organizations serving
our local community
as well as nationally /
internationally rely on
our generous donations
during Ramadan to raise
funds for their opera-
tions throughout the
year. These fundraisings
also provide a channel
for the community to
fulfill their Zakat/Sadaqa
obligations and benefit
from increased rewards
during the blessed
month.
MAPS will have two
combined fundraising
events. Each combined
event will host four or-
ganizations. Our hope
is that diversity within
these two groups will al-
low all MAPS members
to find the cause that
is dearest to them and
contribute to it during
the fundraising. We will
announce the full list of
organizations shortly.Fundraising
Overview
GROUP 1
1
Date: Friday, April 23, 2021
Time: During Taraweeh
GROUP 2
2
Date: Friday, May 7, 2021
Time: TBD
MAPS FUNDRAISING
Two Fundraisings will be
3
exclusively for MAPS:
1. Friday, April 30, 2021 during
Friday Prayers
2. Saturday, May 8, 2021 during
Taraweeh (27th Night of
Ramadan)MAPS Safety and Parking In this blessed month of Ramadan, it is critical that we provide every individual an opportunity to fulfill their spiritual needs while making sure the entire MAPS facility is accessible, safe and secure for everyone. It is therefore critical to be vigilant, follow all posted instructions and follow any guidance being provided by our volunteers, security and parking personnel. Your understanding and cooperation will allow more individuals to safely attend the daily rituals and will inshAllah be an additional source of blessings for you.
After parking your vehicle,
please look around to make
If you see something suspi- sure your vehicle is taking only
cious or threatening, please one parking spot, is not block-
alert the security personnel at ing another vehicle and is not
the facility. blocking an exit or an entrance.
Vehicles that are occupying
“No Parking” signs have been multiple parking spots, blocking
installed in areas that must al- other vehicles or critical path-
ways remain clear to provide ways are subject to be towed at
adequate access to individu- vehicle owner’s expense.ject to
als and emergency vehicles. be towed at vehicle owner’s ex-
At times we will place traffic pense. vehicle owner’s expense.
cones to indicate an area that
is blocked off for vehicle traffic
and parking. Vehicles parked at
such areas, marked with “No
Parking” signs or blocked off
with traffic cones, are subject
to be towed at vehicle owner’s There is heavy foot traffic
expense. around the facility throughout
the day. Please slow down and
Disabled Parking Spots are for be extra vigilant of pedestrians.
vehicles that have a state-is-
sued Disabled Parking Per-
mit visibly displayed. Vehicles
parked in these spots without
the appropriate permit are Please send any comments or
subject to be towed at vehicle ideas to manager@mapsred-
mond.org. Together we can
inshAllah make MAPS an inclu-
sive, safe and secure center for
everyone.
Some of our neighboring busi-
nesses have their own parking
needs and restrictions. You
must always follow any park-
ing restrictions or guidelines
posted in their parking lots.How you can Help MAPS is your Masjid, please help us keep it clean. Always keep cell phones on silent mode. No Food/Drinks allowed on carpets. Please bring a reusable water bottle. Help us keep MAPS green. Dispose items in Trash/ Recycle/Compost bins as appropriate. Please respect No-Parking signs. Vehicles parked inappropriately will be towed at owner’s expense. Please respect our neighbors’ property rights.
Ramadan Iftar Sponsorship............. http://bit.ly/mapsiftar2021
Quran Competition......... http://bit.ly/mapsquran2021
Resources Religious Affairs............... religious@mapsredmond.org
MAPS Director.................. manager@mapsredmond.org
Board of Directors........... board@mapsredmond.org
MAPS Qur'an
Competition
MAPS 2021 Qur’an
Competition
Registration Link:
http://bit.ly/mapsquran2021About Us The Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS) started in 2006 with the intent of fostering a thriv- ing community based on Muslim values like spiritu- ality, service, humility, modesty, knowledge, fam- ily, unity, harmony, justice, and creating a better society. Since then, we have grown to become the largest Islamic center in the State of Washington, with a diverse community of more than 5,000 fami- lies from over 50 countries. As a mosque, we provide year-round religious ser- vices and educational/spiritual programming for Muslims (and those seeking to learn about Islam), as well as addressing the religious needs of the community from birth to celebrating weddings to honoring final rites. We also provide a social hub to build relationships between Muslim individuals, families, and organizations. But we do more. Much more. From communi- ty service to outreach and advocacy, interfaith bridge-building, celebration of culture and the arts, protecting the environment, and beyond. We invite you to learn more about MAPS online, or visit us in person, and become part of our dynamic commu- nity! MISSION STATEMENT Establish an Active Masjid, adherence to Islamic principles, inviting engagement for all, providing high quality services and enabling a platform for community ideas to flourish.
L E A D, S E R V E, & MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
7550 NE 67th Ct. Redmond, WA 98052 Phone: (425) 861-9555 Web: www.mapsredmond.org Email: info@mapsredmond.org
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