Moon Sighting
The first day of the month of Sha`aban has been confirmed to be Tuesday, June 11, 2013
What All Muslims, Around The world, Are Waiting For
History has witnessed many social movements, efforts, and governments where a group of people work together towards a common goal. At times, the purpose of such organization was to maintain society; on other occasions, their efforts called for a cultural or structural change. Regardless of the situation, there is a consequential need to rally behind a chosen leader to champion their mission.
What is the purpose of selecting a leader? Why is this concept apparent in different cultures, different races, different religions, and throughout history? Despite their differences, the majority of religions mention a leader who will arrive at the end of time, when all attempts to organize society have failed, and mankind has been brought to its knees. . .
The Twelfth Imam, Muhammad ibn Hasan Al-Mahdi (a.s.)
 Traditions have been reported mentioning the signs for the time of the appearance of the Imam who will arise (qa'im), peace be on him, and the events which will take place before his appearance, together with the indications and features of it. Among them are: The Sufyani will come out in revolt; the Hasanid will be killed; the Abbasids will dispute over worldly kingdom; there will be an eclipse of the sun in the middle of the month of Ramadan. . .
Islamize your iDevice!By Basim Ali
Do you own an iPhone/iPod touch/iPad? Well, you might as well use it for a more Islamically constructive purpose, if you do (no point in it being an 'iDevice' if you use it like any other device now, is there?).
Being an iPhone user myself for several months now, I've come across some incredibly useful Islamic apps. So I thought of making a list of all the English, Islamic (most of them Shia) apps I've come across and use regularly, for everyone to benefit from (don't worry, I've only included the ones which are free!).
iQuran Lite http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iquran-lite/id285944183?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad - Requires iOS 3.0 +
alQuran http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alquran/id314099174?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad - Requires iOS 3.0 +
Al Mus’haf http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/id328962407?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad - Requires iOS 3.0 + Has the Arabic only.
Qur'an Majeed Lite http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quran-majeed-lite/id365557665?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. - Requires iOS 3.0 +
Listen The Holy Quran ( Koran ) - Arabic Recitation of All Suras and their English Translation http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/listen-the-holy-quran-koran/id386882944?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad - Requires iOS 3.0 + This is a collection of audio recitations of the Holy Qur'an. Each verse is first recited in Arabic followed by its translation in English. (note: you may find more than one version of this app; they are either the exact same app or just in a different language)
alQibla http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/alqibla/id322401779?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad - Requires iOS 3.0 + I would say this is one of my personal favorites. Why? It offers Adhan alerts (Imami timings) AND gives you the Qibla direction. From what I've experienced, the timings as well as the direction of the Qibla it shows are extremely accurate (as long as you're connected to the internet).
Muslim Pro http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/muslim-pro-azan-and-holy-quran/id388389451?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad - Requires iOS 3.0 + Same as above, with a couple of extra features.
Shia Duas by Duas.Org http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/shia-duas-by-duas-org/id401417981?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad - Requires iOS 3.1 + This app has the Arabic, the English translation and transliteration and the Arabic recitation of various duas.
Shia Isna Asheri Toolkit http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/96711/ - For BlackBerry PlayBook - BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0. Shia Isna Asheri Toolkit is compilation of various islamic Duas/Supplications, Quran Surahs, Ziaraat, Namaz/Salaat index & method, Taqeebat, Important Dates, Imam & Masoomeen(as) Info and other features. Most of the sections have Arabic text, English translation, Description/Background & Transliteration, plus you have the option to play the audio simultaneously while reading the Arabic text or translation.
Shia Toolkit https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=anywheresoftware.b4a.SIAToolKit&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsImFueXdoZXJlc29mdHdhcmUuYjRhLlNJQVRvb2xLaXQiXQ.. - Android Apps - Requires Android: 1.6 and up Supplications, Quran Duas, Ziaraat, Namaz & Salaat Taqeebat etc for Shia Muslims. Shia Isna Asheri Toolkit is compilation of various islamic Supplications/Quran Duas, Ziaraat, Namaz/Salaat index and method, Taqeebat, Important Dates, Imam & Masoomeen(as) Info and other features. Most of the sections have Arabic text, English translation, Description and Background, plus you have the option to play the audio simultaneously while reading the Arabic text or translation.
IslamicLib http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/islamiclib/id322402168?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad - Requires iOS 2.2.1 + This app offers a lot of Islamic books (Shia and Sunni) in several languages. Again, I would say this is one of better apps out there.
iDuas - Muharram http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/iduas-muharram/id346415840?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad - Requires iOS 3.2 +
iDuas - Thursday http://itunes.apple.com/br/app/iduas-thursday/id387716060?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad - Requires iOS 3.2 +
iDuas - (month of) Ramadhan http://itunes.apple.com/br/app/iduas-ramadhan/id385353036?mt=8 Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad Requires iOS 3.2 +
QamarDeen http://itunes.apple.com/sa/app/qamardeen-track-your-islam/id378039041?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad - Requires iOS 3.0 + Helps you keep track and record of your daily Salah, fasts, Qur'an recitations (can be made to work simultaneously with the iQuran and al Mus'haf Qur'an apps).
Salat Tracker http://itunes.apple.com/br/app/salat-tracker/id385710835?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad - Requires iOS 4.0 or later. Helps you keep record of you daily Salah.
Nahjul Balagha - Peak of Eloquence http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nahjul-balagha-peak-eloquence/id320171759?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad - Requires iOS 2.2.1 + A collection of the sayings, sermons and letters of Imam Ali (a).
Risalatul Huquq - Treatise of Rights http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id338983451?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad - Requires iOS 3.0 + Description of the rights of various relations by Imam Sajjad (a).
Dua Kumayl http://itunes.apple.com/sg/app/dua-kumayl/id351008111?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad - Requires iOS 3.1.2 + Arabic and English translation of Dua Kumayl.
iTasbeeh http://itunes.apple.com/bw/app/itasbeeh/id423583694?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad - Requires iOS 4.2 + Your virtual rosary.
Mesbah http://itunes.apple.com/se/app/id357983610?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad - Requires iOS 3.0 + Same as above.
Hajj http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/hajj/id399282244?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad - Requires iOS 3.2 +
Panjatan Radio http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/panjatan-radio/id408179684?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad - Requires iOS 3.0 +
MeccaLive http://itunes.apple.com/in/app/mecca-live/id384702183?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad - Requires iOS 3.1.3 + Live streaming from the House of Allah 24/7.
Arabic Dictionary Free http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/arabic-dictionary-free/id400273783?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad - Requires iOS 3.1 +
iQamos lite http://itunes.apple.com/ae/app/iqamos/id334546915?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad - Requires iOS 3.2 + Same as above, except probably with a richer vocabulary. I like keeping both of them.
Press TV http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/press-tv/id412415885?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad - Requires iOS 4.1 + http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/press-tv/id398132898?mt=8 - Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad - Requires iOS 3.0 +
These would be pretty much all of the ones I could find. You can also find some good Shia podcasts in iTunes library. Also, there are loads of free apps available with Halal food guides. I haven't really used any of these, and don't really know how reliable they are, so if you choose to use any of them please make sure they're dependable, first. Additionally, to read (and save) pdf files like e-books use the iBooks ( http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibooks/id364709193?mt=8 ) app.
Finally, another tip I'd like to share is that if you have a JailBroken iPhone, you might want to get this 'Package' or app called 'MxTube'. Just go to 'Cydia' ? Search ? type in 'MxTube' ? download it. This app is one designed to download YouTube videos so that you can view them when you're not connected to the Internet. Now you can download all the Qur'an, duas, lectures, etc. you want from YouTube directly. Source: IQRA Online
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Prayer Timming
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Prayer Timing Wednesday June 19th, 2013 9 Sha`aban 1434 |
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Imsak: |
2.57 |
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Fajr: |
3.06 |
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Sunrise: |
5.04 |
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Zuhr: |
1.36 |
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Asr: |
6.02 |
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Sunset: |
10.07 |
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Maghrib: |
10.30 |
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Resident Lecturer
Words of Wisdom

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9 Sha`aban 1434 |
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The Prophet (SAWA) said, 'On the night that I was taken on my Night-Journey [to the heavens], I passed by a group of people scratching their own faces with their nails, so I asked, 'O Gabriel, who are these people?' so he replied, 'These are people who backbit about other people and disparaged their reputations.' Tanbih al-Khawatir, v. 1, p. 115 |
Duas
The Tragedy of Karbala




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