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Click here to view this message in a browser window. In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful Predicting the Crescent Moon of the Month of Ramadan 1441, A.H. إعلان تمهيدي بشأن هلال شهر رمضان ١٤٤١هـــ To the respected believers in North America, Peace be upon you. According to astronomical data, the predominant possibility for the first day of the blessed month of Ramadan this year will be on Saturday, April 25, 2020 for all regions of North America. (See visibility curve below.) For the believers residing in Southern California and regions in the vicinity, there is a very low possibility of sighting the crescent moon in San Diego during the sunset of Thursday, April 23rd. If sighted, this would make Friday the beginning of the month for those areas only. We hope that the respected believers will patiently wait for the announcement by the Crescent Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America, which will be issued late Thursday. May the peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you. On behalf of the Crescent Committee, Sayyid M. Rizvi, Secretary-General Notes: To learn about our basis for determining the beginning of lunar months and the theory about the unity of horizons, click here. To read Frequently Asked Questions about the Announcements of the Crescent Committee, click here. For a reminder on some of the most important rulings regarding Qada (make-up) fasts and offering Fidyah and Kaffarah (expiation for missing fasts) click here. Copyright © 2020. All Rights Reserved. The Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America www.imams.us • info@imams.us Supported by I.M.A.M. 22000 Garrison St, Dearborn, MI 48124, USA www.imam-us.org • info@imam-us.org If you do not wish to receive future emails, click here. https://imam-us.org/predicting-crescent-moon-month-ramadan-1441-h/

*English Message follows* دورة جديدة في حوزة الامام الحسين (ع) قال رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ( صلى الله عليه وآله ) : " طَلَبُ الْعِلْمِ فَرِيضَةٌ عَلَى كُلِّ مُسْلِمٍ ، أَلَا إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ بُغَاةَ الْعِلْمِ " في بداية السنة الجديدة ٢٠٢٠ م تبدأ حوزة الإمام الحسين عليه السلام تقبل طلبات الانتساب الى دورة تمهيدية جديدة للراغبين بالدراسة الحوزوية وستكون بالترتيب التالي: ١ . يُركز على تعليم اللغة العربية في السنة الاولى بمعدل ٣ ساعات صباحا من الاثنين إلى الجمعة لكي يتمكن الطالب من إتقان اللغة العربية بما يؤهله للدراسة الحوزوية ٢ . بالإضافة لما سبق يدرس الطالب دروساً دينية باللغة الانجليزية أو مدعمة بالعربية إلى أن يكون مؤهلا لتلقي كل الدروس الحوزوية باللغة العربية. ٣ . تؤمن الدراسة لكافة الطلاب والطالبات من مدينة وندزور وكافة المدن الاخرى في امريكا الشمالية بشكل حضوري ويُؤمن سكن داخلي في المؤسسة للطلاب الذكور القادمين من خارج مدينة وندزور. ٤ . نرجو ممن يرغب بالدراسة المبادرة الى إخبار إدارة الحوزة وتسجيل الاسم في شهر كانون الثاني لكي يتمكن من متابعة الدراسة. يرجى ممن عنده إلتزام بدراسة جامعية أو بعمل أن ينظم أوقات عمله أو دراسته الجامعية مسبقاً بحيث تكون بعد الظهر لتتسنى له الدراسة في هذه الدورة قبل الظهر. نرجو ممن يطلع على هذه الرسالة نشرها في امريكا الشمالية لتصل إلى الاخوة والاخوات الذين يهمهم الأمر ويكون الناشر مشاركا في ثواب دراسة طالب العلم وخدمته الدينية. التواصل يكون عبر الإيميل التالي: hawzawindsor@gmail.com او بالاتصال على الارقام التالية: سماحة الشيخ عبد المنعم شرارة +1(519) 819-8117 السيد حسن الطباطبائي +1(514) 465-5526 مكتب استعلامات المؤسسة +1 (519) 256-7171 صفحتنا على الفيسبوك: http://facebook.com/ihfwindsor وفقنا الله واياكم لخدمة علوم محمد وآل محمد عليهم السلام A New Course in the Imam Hussain ((عليه السلام).) Hawza – Windsor, Canada The Holy Prophet Muhammed (P.) said: “Seeking knowledge is an obligation on every Muslim, Surely, Allah loves the seekers of knowledge.” At the beginning of the New Year 2020, the Imam Hussain ((عليه السلام).) Hawza in Windsor, Canada, is accepting applications for registration to a new introductory course for those wishing to study Hawza, details are as follows: 1. The focus in the first year is learning Arabic for about 3 hours a day, classes are in the morning, from Monday to Friday. It is crucial for the student to master Arabic language in order to qualify for Hawza Studies which are delivered in Arabic Language. 2. In addition to the above, students will be having various religious classes in English until they are eligible to enroll in the Hawza classes which are taught in Arabic language. 3. Classes are provided by attendance to all male and female students from the city of Windsor and all other cities in North America for free. The Hawza provides residential accommodation in the institution for male students only who are coming from outside the city of Windsor. 4. If you wish to study at the Hawza, please contact the Hawza Administration in January to register so that you can start your classes. Note: Those who are committed to university studies or work are requested to organize their university or work schedule in advance so that they are all in the afternoon because the classes will all be before Dhuhr prayers. * We ask everyone who see this announcement to share it with their contacts in North America so that it reaches all those who are interested in studying Hawza. For further details, do not hesitate to contact us on the following email: hawzawindsor@gmail.com Or by calling the following numbers: Shaikh Abdul Mon’im Sharara: +1 (519) 819-8117 Sayed Hassan Tabatabai: +1 (514) 465-5526 The Foundation’s Reception Desk: +1 (519) 256-7171 Official Facebook Page: http://facebook.com/ihfwindsor Thank you,

Salam Alaykum brothers/sisters, 　 I am a single father in my late 30's, indo/pak background, hindi/urdu speaking, and i m trying to get remarried and looking for single mothers similar to me in Canada/USA. I live myself with my kids in Canada. I have two questions if anyone have ever been through this before me:　 1- Would you recommend getting married outside north america and sponsor your spouse from India, Pakistan.... UAE or other countries in the world? My concern are .... cultural difference with America...close mindedness, long waiting time and application to sponsor, .. mainly compatibility with my upbringing I am very open-minded Canadian and raised here but same time balanced with my desi culture and religion.. i m not sure if i will be able to share my life and relate to a person from another part of the world rather than USA/Canada.. what been your experience? I ma getting sometimes proposal from UAE or UK...but too long to call them here...Second, the education...the degrees done in other parts of the world such as indo-pak are not recognized here...and my spouse will struggle and i need someone to support me as a team and not someone who wouldnt be able to work professionally like me here...meaning if degree not equivalent it means basically she has no degree here....and she has to work odd jobs.. and financially supporting as two people in decent jobs is a must here especially in blended family.. 2- How do i find someone like me? my mosque doesnt have a good matrimonial service especially for divorced single mothers... it seems there arent as many.. which i doubt..plus.. i have tried all matrimonial website, shia site, muslims, phone apps, and have contacted randomly people in usa and canada.. i feel ashamed doing this like a desperate job seeker.!! I dont get time to go to social like when i was young life is busy i am older and have kids responsibilities everyday...people knowing each other may help each other but i dont have lot of friends...and my family is useless in this matter very ignorant and not skilled....Anybody knows how they have managed to get married a second time and find single shia mothers ? I am tired of all this.. now...too complicated..and wont find someone compatible.. and we have lot of muslims in our countries.. i may as well as end up marrying a decent good sunni.. I really dont know how to find a spouse in usa and canada and spouse of indian/pak citizenship worry me due to all the sponsorship and distance.. and cultural unknown to me...back home vs my mindset and culture here...

Salaams guys, There's an awesome conference going on in Los Angeles the weekend of Christmas break--try to make it! Discounted prices are in effect till Dec 15th. Speakers include: Shaykh Hamza Sodagar, Imam Al Asi, Imam Abdul Alim Musa (amazing guy), HI Syed Abbas Ayleya... http://2015.msapsg.org/ P.S. Special program for single sisters and brothers ...Check out the pic. Also, if you're single, sign up on their Heavenly Match database--sponsored by Muslim Congress. Let me know if you guys have any questions...I've attended this conference numerous times, and know someone in touch with the organizers

May Allah bless you all. inshAllah your fasting and prayers are accepted. http://www.imam-us.org/1436/shawwal In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful Announcement Concerning: The Crescent Moon of the Month of Shawwal, 1436 
بيان هلال شهر شوال لسنة ١٤٣٦، إضغط هنا لقراءة البيان To the respected believers in North America,
 Peace be upon you. 


The Moon-Sighting Committee of the Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America announces that Saturday, July 18, 2015 will be the first day of the month of Shawwal, 1436, for the entire region of North America.

 This is based on no reports of verified sightings of the crescent moon at sunset on Thursday, July 16, 2015, in any region in North America. Thus, Friday is considered the last day of Ramadan.

 We ask Allah (swt) to accept our fasting and good deeds during the holy month and to hasten the Return of Our Master, Imam Mahdi (ajfs). The Crescent Committee: 
• Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi, Toronto, Canada.
 • Shaykh Fadhil al-Sahlani, New York, NY.
 • Sayyid Mahboob Mehdi Abedi, Chicago, IL.
 • Shaykh Ja'far Banglori, Miami, FL. 
• Sayyid Nabi Raza Abedi, San Francisco, CA. Important Islamic events in this month: • 1st (July 18) Eid al-Fitr • 8th (July 25) Destruction of al-Baqi’ by the government of Saudi Arabia, 1344 AH • 25th (August 11) Martyrdom of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq, 148 AH I.M.A.M. accepts Zakat al-Fitrah and sends it to needy believers in the United States. Click here to pay it online. To read about the rules of Zakat al-Fitrah, click here. The Moon-Sighting Committee was established in 2005 by The Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America, which annually selects new members to serve on its behalf. It has offered its services to the believers in North America every month since. The current committee was appointed at the Fourteenth Conference of The Council of Shia Muslim Scholars of North America held in Detroit in August 2014. To learn about our basis for determining the beginning of lunar months and the theory about the unity of horizons, please click here.

(bismillah) In The Name of Allah (SWT) , The Most Beneficent, The Most Merciful. (salam) I clicked on the advertisement for "Muslim Congress" and was redirected to the site. Now, it names the following as the speakers: Ayatullah Jawadi Amuli - Special Message H.I Shehristani Respected Scholar Syed Tijani Smaoui H.I Hamza Sodagar H.I Usama Abdulghani H.I Maher Hussain H.I Mehdi Agha H.I Syed Nafees Taqvi H.I Mirza Abbas Sister Rebecca Masterton H.I Hurr Shabbiri H.I Sartaj Zaidi H.I Abbas Ayleya H.I Shamshad Haider H.I Qaiser Abbas H.I Mohammad Baig Sheikh Ali Nuruddin H.I Jafar Muhibullah H.I Husayn El-Mekki H.I Hassan Habhab H.I Mazin Sahlani Moulana Syed Hasan Mujtaba Rizvi Sheikh Ali Rasheed H.I Syed Hanif Shah H.I Abdul Lateef H.I Mohammed Sobhanie H.I Shariaty Imam Abdul Alim Musa H.I Hamid Fayyazi Hajj Ali Barakat Br. Sami Hejazi Br. Dawud Walid Ayatollah Jawud Amuli will be one of the speakers? Seriously?!