Issue No: 136
28th September 2012
10th Dhulqada 1433 A.H.
Salamun alaykum,
A dream come true:
For eighteen years the community had been housed in the 'Pink Bungalow' on the Hoads Hill / Wickham Road. Today nearly a year after holding the last majlis session in the old centre, on Sunday 2nd October, 2011, we are now setting foot into our new Al Mahdi Centre. Bihamdillah, this dream for having a Centre for the children of Al Mahdi has become a reality.
Inauguration of Al Mahdi Centre, Fontley Road:
Today, on the blessed day of Yawmul Jum'ah, in addition to enjoying the abundant blessings of the auspicious day of Jum'ah, this Friday is an important date in the history of our community - The Wessex Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat. It is the day when the flame of life of this new Al Mahdi centre is being ignited by the performance of the first Salatul Jum'ah, InshAllah.
This reminds one of the establishment of the first Salatul Jum'ah by the Noble Prophet in Masjid Al Quba, the first mosque, that the Noble Prophet led the muslims to build by during the hijra – migration – from Makka to Yathrib; later renamed Madina. On arriving in Madina with the construction of Masjid An Nabi, the commitment of the early muslims led to the establishment of the Ummah.
Slogan: Building in this life for the next:
At all times the rallying call "Building in this life for the next" was echoed to motivate the community towards the project.
Through the devotion, dedication, perseverance and philanthropy of the muminin, the fruition of the vision "Building in this life for the next" has occurred.
MashAllah, all this has come about due to the love of service in the way of Ahlul Bayt a.s. by muminin that has nourished this community to attain this achievement.
It is through the fervent prayers, devotion, dedication, perseverance and philanthropy of the community, both locally and around the world, the artist's impression of the Centre has come to the real world of existence.
The spirit of volunteering has catalyzed the production of this beautiful centre which is indeed a landmark in various aspects of design and construction on the local scene. The devotion of one and all in the community is a priceless gem.
Is the building for our life completed?
As we sit back to celebrate this wonderful achievement of the completion of building Al Mahdi Centre, let us ponder over the slogan "Building in this life for the next."
Let one inquire within ones' self that by completion of building Al Mahdi Centre, has one completed building the next life of hereafter?
Like the impetus provided by the Masjid An Nabi to the early muslim community in establishment of the ummah and the sharing of the noble message of Islam with humanity, what momentum is one providing towards this direction?
Under the blessed shelter of Al Mahdi Centre, what else needs to be done to complete building for our life in the hereafter?
Will one lose sight of the slogan: "Building in this life for the next."?
May Allah SWT accept our token efforts of service and provide us with tawfiq to always lead our lives as per teachings of Thaqalayn. AAMIN.
Wa ma tawfiqi illa billah
Fazle Abbas Datoo
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Resident Alim
Wessex Shia Ithna Asheri Jamaat