Muharram-Safar 2013 Comprehensive Plan IEC San Antonio http://www.iec-sa.org
Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) stated: For the martyrdom of Hussein there is a heat and love in the hearts of beleivers that will never die. In the judgment day all eyes will be crying except those that cried for the tragedy of Hussein. Those eyes will be happy and looking forward to the heavenly blessings.
Muharram 2013 Program Muharram 1 Tuesday Nov. 5: Muharram 2 Wednesday Nov. 6: Muharram 3 Thursday Nov. 7: Muharram 4 Friday Nov. 8: Muharram 5 Saturday Nov. 9: Muharram 6 Sunday Nov. 10: Muharram 7 Monday Nov. 11: Muharram 8 Tuesday Nov. 12: Muharram 9 Wednesday Nov. 13: Muharram 10 Thursday Nov. 14: Muharram 11 Friday Nov. 15: Muharram 12 Saturday Nov. 16: Entrance of Caravan to Karbala Hazrat Muslim ibn Aqeel (AS) Daughters of Imam Hussein (AS) Ashaab of Imam Hussein (AS) Children of Hazrat Zainab (SA) Hazrat Qasim ibn Hassan (AS) Hazrat Ali Akbar (AS) Hazrat Abalfazl (AS) Night of Tasu a Hazrat Asghar (AS) Night of Ashura Hazrat Imam al Hussain (AS) Ashura Ahlul Bayt (AS) leaving to Kufa Masaeb of Kufa 7:45 8:00 Salat Isha 8:00 8:15 Ziyarat Ashura 8:15 9:00 Maulana s Lecture 9:00 9:30 Maatam/Noha 9:30 10:00 Tabarruk Special Program on Ashura
Hujjatul Islam Syed Aqib Ali Jaffery (1-12 Muharram) Syed Ali Aqib Jaffry is an Electrical Engineer graduated from University of Washington, USA pursuing a degree in Islamic studies in Qum. He has been studying in Qum for almost 7-8 years. Areas of interest include Aqaid and Islamic Law. Has worked in the publication of childrens books such as Heroes of Karbala The Milky Way Gifts from God etc. etc. www.al-asr.org/products.html
Hujjatul Islam Seyyed Hadi Yassin (25-26 Muharram) Seyed Hadi was born in Mashhad, Iran where he attended Islamic seminary for 14 years. After completing the Howza program he obtained two bachelor degrees in Quranic Science and Hadith, and in Fundamentals of Islamic Law. In 2009 he came to the United States and began his Master s program in Psychology, specializing in family and child development. He is the founding editor of Psychology Student Research Journal (PSRJ), which is a university academic journal, under the supervision of CSUSB, department of psychology. Additionally he is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), and the founder of H.A.D.I life coaching specializing in Children, Parenting, Family and relationships.
Hujjatul Islam Mahdi Rastani (Safar 16-20) Sheikh Mahdi began in Howzah-e-Qom after high school, and has been there the past 7 years now. He has made many trips for tableegh here in the states and loves to build bonds with each community he visits. He especially says that he tries to be friends with the youth of each community.
Muharram Committees Chair: Br. Nooh Islamic Program: Br. Ahmad Finance: Br. Kamran Dining Services: Br. Shahab Audio/Video and Website: Br. Mohammad Hussein Supplies: Br. Ashik Noha/Maatam Recitation: Br. Nooh/Br. Ahmad Dua/Ziyarat Reciation: Br.Esrafil/Br. Saqid Cleaning Schedule: Sr. Sadat/Sr. Atieh Sadat
Logistics Back room: utilized for sister s Majlis Room next to ladies restroom: For mothers with infants/toddlers ONLY! Room next to brothers restroom: For children Middle Room: utilized for brother s Majlis Extended Room: utilized for brother s dining and overflow
Etiquettes 1. Please do not talk during the Majlis 2. Parents are responsible for their children 3. Please put your phones on silent 4. During the Maatam encourage the children to stand in the front line
Etiquettes 5. If children are making noise, please remind them kindly that they need to be quite during the Majlis. If that does not work, please contact the parent directly. 6. Please help us clean after the program ends to prepare for the Majlis next day.
Muharram/Safar Program Majlis # Day Date Muharram/Safar Majlis Dedication Speaker Dinner 1 Saturday 10/26/2013 Zilhajja Eid Mubahalah Sheikh Yusuf Sponsored 2 Tuesday 11/5/2013 1 Beginning of Muharram Syed Jaffrey OPEN 3 Wednesday 11/6/2013 2 Hazrat Muslim ibn Aqil (AS) and his children Syed Jaffrey Sponsored 4 Thursday 11/7/2013 3 Daughters of Imam Hussein (AS) Syed Jaffrey Sponsored 5 Friday 11/8/2013 4 Companions of Imam Hussein (AS) Syed Jaffrey Sponsored 6 Saturday 11/9/2013 5 Children of Hazrat Zainab (SA) Syed Jaffrey Sponsored 7 Sunday 11/10/2013 6 Hazrat Qasim ibn Hassan (AS) Syed Jaffrey Sponsored 8 Monday 11/11/2013 7 Hazrat Ali Akbar (AS) Syed Jaffrey Sponsored 9 Tuesday 11/12/2013 8 Hazrat Abbas (AS) - Night of Tasu'a Syed Jaffrey Sponsored 10 Wednesday 11/13/2013 9 Hazrat Ali Asghar (AS) - Night of Ashura Syed Jaffrey Sponsored 11 Thursday 11/14/2013 10 Imam Hussien (AS) - Day of Ashura Syed Jaffrey Sponsored 12 Friday 11/15/2013 11 Masa'eb of Ahlul Bayt (AS) in Karbala after Ashura Syed Jaffrey Sponsored 13 Saturday 11/16/2013 12 Imam Sajjad (AS) Syed Jaffrey Sponsored 14 Friday 11/22/2013 18 Masaeb of Kufa Sheikh Fahim Potluck 15 Friday 11/29/2013 25 Martyrdom of Imam Sajjad (AS) Syed Hadi Yasin Sponsored 16 Saturday 11/30/2013 26 Shahadat of Lady Roqayyah Syed Hadi Yasin OPEN 17 Friday 12/6/2013 3 Shahadat of Lady Sakinah Sheikh Fahim Potluck 18 Friday 12/13/2013 10 Masaeb of Shaam Br. Nooh Potluck 19 Friday 12/20/2013 17 Arbaeen Majalis Maulana Rastani OPEN 20 Saturday 12/21/2013 18 Arbaeen Majalis Maulana Rastani OPEN 21 Sunday 12/22/2013 19 Night of Arbaeen Maulana Rastani Sponsored 22 Monday 12/23/2013 20 Day of Arbaeen Maulana Rastani OPEN 23 Tuesday 12/24/2013 21 Arbaeen Majalis Maulana Rastani OPEN 24 Friday 12/27/2013 24 Return of Ahlul Bayt to Madinah Sheikh Fahim Potluck 25 Thursday 1/2/2014 30 Martyrdom of Prophet, Imam Hasan and Imam Reza (AS) Br. Nooh Sponsored 26 Friday 1/10/2014 8 Martyrdom of Imam Askari (AS) Sheikh Fahim Potluck 27 Friday 1/17/2014 15 Birthday of Prophet Mohammad (AS) Sheikh Yusuf OPEN 28 Saturday 1/18/2014 16 Birthday of Prophet Mohammad (AS) Sheikh Yusuf OPEN
Expenses 1. Like previous years, a small group of community members paid for the Hadiyah of the visiting scholars 2. The community raised $3255 for Muharram expenses. 3. We ask ALL community members to complete and return the membership forms. These funds will help us pay for the utility costs every month.