Friday, June 15, 2018
EIDUL FITRI/BAYRAM IN ISTANBUL USKUDAR 2018
Know that the state of one's religious and worldly affairs depend upon soundness of one's reflection. Anyone who has a share of it has an abundant share of everything good. It has been said : 'An hour's reflection is better than a year's worship.' 'Ali, may God ennoble his face, has said: 'There is no worship like reflection.' And one of the gnostics; may God have mercy on them all, said: 'Reflection is the lamp of the heart; if it departs the heart will have no light.'
Reflections by Imam Al-Haddad (ra)
Sunday, June 10, 2018
LAYLATUL QADR NIGHT IN TURKEY 2018
LAYLATUL QADR NIGHT IN TURKEY 2018
Alhamdullillah its 1.22 am just came back from Mihrimah Camii, we are so blessed to witness the blessed beard of rasullullah (saw) .
The camii was packed with thousands of jemaah near, far and wide.
Allah ﷻ subḥānahu wa ta’āla (glorified and exalted be He) says in the Qur’an: The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months. The angels and the Spirit descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter. Peace it is until the emergence of dawn. [Qur’an: 97:3-5]
The blessed Laylatul Qadr can be found in any of the last 10 nights of Ramadan, which are the most blessed nights of the year. As such, we should increase our worship and devotion during this period.
Aisha raḍyAllāhu ‘anha (may Allāh be pleased with her) reported: With the start of the last ten days of Ramadan, the Prophet ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) used to tighten his waist belt (i.e. work harder) and used to pray the whole night, and used to keep his family awake for the prayers. [Bukhari]
Abu Hurayrah raḍyAllāhu ‘anhu (may Allāh be pleased with him) relates that the Prophet ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) said: “Whoever stands (in the voluntary night prayer of) Ramadan out of faith and in the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven. And whoever spends the night of Lailat Al-Qadr in prayer out of faith and in the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.” [Sunan an-Nasa’i]
Subhan Allah! Such immense rewards are to be gained during these blessed 10 nights. How can we afford to miss out on them? Who is to say that we will live to see the next Ramadan? We MUST make the best of these 10 nights. If we cannot manage all of the 10 nights, then as many as we can manage, particularly on the odd-numbered nights: 21st, 25th, 27th and 29th. (Hadith of the Day)
To hear someone says 'Istanbul is the best place in the world after Mecca, Medina and Al Quds. It is full of life and culture, May Allah swt protect the muslim countries.' That's true to the words. Its amazing country mashAllah.
TRT World done a great job covering this holy event.
Tonight Sun 10 Jun 2018 is the night as we marked the 27th night of Laylatul Qadr in Turkey. Tonight is the night of power, the last few nights till we complete our Ramadan fasting month this coming Thursday the 14 June. After fasting for 16 hours you will see many devoted Muslims will rush to all mosques to take advantage of this night starting with free iftars (breaking of fast) at the mosques and pray in congregation both the magrib n isha n teraweeh . And this night the Imam will do collective prayer dua May our prayer, fasts and good deeds be accepted. So if you’re wondering why traffic is crazy tonight this is it. For me I’m just walking down to my local big Mihrimah Sultan mosque in Uskudar. 
😊Super excited inshAllah.
😊Super excited inshAllah.Alhamdullillah its 1.22 am just came back from Mihrimah Camii, we are so blessed to witness the blessed beard of rasullullah (saw) .
The camii was packed with thousands of jemaah near, far and wide.
Know that the state of one's religious and worldly affairs depend upon soundness of one's reflection. Anyone who has a share of it has an abundant share of everything good. It has been said : 'An hour's reflection is better than a year's worship.' 'Ali, may God ennoble his face, has said: 'There is no worship like reflection.' And one of the gnostics; may God have mercy on them all, said: 'Reflection is the lamp of the heart; if it departs the heart will have no light.'
Reflections by Imam Al-Haddad (ra)
Saturday, June 9, 2018
Who was Sultan Hamid the II
Abdülhamid II, (born Sept. 21, 1842, Constantinople [now Istanbul, Turkey]—died Feb. 10, 1918, Constantinople), Ottoman sultan from 1876 to 1909, under whose autocratic rule the reform movement of Tanzimat (Reorganization) reached its climax and who adopted a policy of pan-Islamism in opposition to Western intervention in Ottoman affairs.*Britannica
Know that the state of one's religious and worldly affairs depend upon soundness of one's reflection. Anyone who has a share of it has an abundant share of everything good. It has been said : 'An hour's reflection is better than a year's worship.' 'Ali, may God ennoble his face, has said: 'There is no worship like reflection.' And one of the gnostics; may God have mercy on them all, said: 'Reflection is the lamp of the heart; if it departs the heart will have no light.'
Reflections by Imam Al-Haddad (ra)
DIY RECYCLE BOTTLES
When you are so relax and got nothing to do and all these recycling bottles looking at you. So get creative and decorate them into an amazing vase for your interior decor. You dont need to buy any expensive flower vase/ Its great as gifts, Your personal touch. Try it out.
Know that the state of one's religious and worldly affairs depend upon soundness of one's reflection. Anyone who has a share of it has an abundant share of everything good. It has been said : 'An hour's reflection is better than a year's worship.' 'Ali, may God ennoble his face, has said: 'There is no worship like reflection.' And one of the gnostics; may God have mercy on them all, said: 'Reflection is the lamp of the heart; if it departs the heart will have no light.'
Reflections by Imam Al-Haddad (ra)
RAMADAN IN TURKEY 2018
Assalamualaikum
Alhamdullillah my dua has been answered as I always wanted to spend one whole month in Turkey Istanbul. Ramadan 2018 here started on May 15 and will ends on the evening of Thursday 14 June inshaAllah. Turkey we dont follow the moonsighting unfortunately. We live in Uskudar the Asian Side in Istanbul as you know Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey and the fifth-largest city in the world by population, is considered European, yet it occupies two different continents. One part of Istanbul lies in Europe and the other part lies in Asia. Istanbul’s European part is separated from its Asian part by the Bosphorus strait, a 31-km-long waterway that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara, and forms a natural boundary between the two continents. Two suspension bridges across the Bosporus - the Bosporus Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, also called Bosporus Bridge II, connect the two sides, yet many tourist prefer to visit the European side of Istanbul because of its historical significance. The European side is also the city’s commercial center with banks, stores and corporations and two-third of its population. The Asian side feels more relaxed, with wide boulevards, residential neighbourhoods and fewer hotels and tourist attractions.
Anyway Ive been to many masjids especially built by the Ottomans architects Mimar Sinan and others. Check out these magnificent masjids MashAllah. The teraweeh here I just love it 20 rakaats with 3 witr. Most masjids are usually packed with jemaah. Tourist and visitors are allowed to visit these mosques outside prayer times. Free entry and of course modest attire is highly recommended.
This is Mihrimah Masjid It is the first of two mosques built by Mihrimah Sultan, daughter of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and wife of Grand Vizier Rüstem Pasha. It was designed by Mimar Sinan and built between 1546 and 1548. The picture below a dear friend from Melbourne visited us after Umrah and Im so glad to take them around Istanbul to show the amazing places here in Uskudar.
Name of Monument:
Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque Complex
Location:
Aksaray, Istanbul, Turkey
Date of Monument:
Hegira 1288 / AD 1871
Architect(s) / master-builder(s):
There are different opinions regarding the identity of the architect. Some researchers think it was the Italian architect Montani Effendi, while others believe the architect was Sarkis Balyan. It has also been suggested that Agop Balyan participated in the design, and that the designer Osep assisted with construction.
Period / Dynasty
Ottoman
Patron(s):
Pertevniyal Valide Sultan (the mother of Sultan Abdülaziz, d. AH 1301 / AD 1883).
Source: [http://www.discoverislamicart.org/database_item.php?id=monument;isl;tr;mon01;30;en&cp]
Yeni Valide Camii Uskudar
The Yeni Valide Mosque is an 18th-century Ottoman mosque in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul, Turkey.
Address: Mimar Sinan Mahallesi, 34664 Üsküdar/Istanbul
Opened: 1710
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Groundbreaking: 1708
Number of minarets: 2
It was built between 1708 and 1710 on the iskele (pier) road by Emetullah Râbi'a Gülnûş Sultan, mother of SultanAhmed III. The main part of the building is square-shaped and covered with a flattened main dome and four half domes. The mosque has two minarets with two balconies each. Calligraphy inside the mosque is the work of Hezarfen Mehmet Efendi.
Ortakoy (Ortaköy) Mosque
Located just before the Bosphorus Bridge, the Ortaköy Camii, Turkey (Ortaköy Mosque Turkey) has to have one of the most picturesque settings of all of the Istanbul mosques. Indeed, Ortaköy Mosque photos, with the bridge the background are often used to demonstrate that particular Istanbul juxtaposition of traditional and modern.
Built on the sight of an 18th century mosque (built by Mahmut Ağa, the son-in law of Grand Vizier Ibrahim Pasha), the current building was completed in 1855, to serve as the Büyük Mecidiye Camii (Grand Imperial Mosque) to the Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecid. It was designed by Armenian architect, Garabet Balyan, and his son Nigoğayos Balyanl, who were also responsible for the nearby Dolmabahce Palace.
to be continued .....
Alhamdullillah my dua has been answered as I always wanted to spend one whole month in Turkey Istanbul. Ramadan 2018 here started on May 15 and will ends on the evening of Thursday 14 June inshaAllah. Turkey we dont follow the moonsighting unfortunately. We live in Uskudar the Asian Side in Istanbul as you know Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey and the fifth-largest city in the world by population, is considered European, yet it occupies two different continents. One part of Istanbul lies in Europe and the other part lies in Asia. Istanbul’s European part is separated from its Asian part by the Bosphorus strait, a 31-km-long waterway that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara, and forms a natural boundary between the two continents. Two suspension bridges across the Bosporus - the Bosporus Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, also called Bosporus Bridge II, connect the two sides, yet many tourist prefer to visit the European side of Istanbul because of its historical significance. The European side is also the city’s commercial center with banks, stores and corporations and two-third of its population. The Asian side feels more relaxed, with wide boulevards, residential neighbourhoods and fewer hotels and tourist attractions.
Anyway Ive been to many masjids especially built by the Ottomans architects Mimar Sinan and others. Check out these magnificent masjids MashAllah. The teraweeh here I just love it 20 rakaats with 3 witr. Most masjids are usually packed with jemaah. Tourist and visitors are allowed to visit these mosques outside prayer times. Free entry and of course modest attire is highly recommended.
This is Mihrimah Masjid It is the first of two mosques built by Mihrimah Sultan, daughter of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent and wife of Grand Vizier Rüstem Pasha. It was designed by Mimar Sinan and built between 1546 and 1548. The picture below a dear friend from Melbourne visited us after Umrah and Im so glad to take them around Istanbul to show the amazing places here in Uskudar.
Name of Monument:
Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque Complex
Location:
Aksaray, Istanbul, Turkey
Date of Monument:
Hegira 1288 / AD 1871
Architect(s) / master-builder(s):
There are different opinions regarding the identity of the architect. Some researchers think it was the Italian architect Montani Effendi, while others believe the architect was Sarkis Balyan. It has also been suggested that Agop Balyan participated in the design, and that the designer Osep assisted with construction.
Period / Dynasty
Ottoman
Patron(s):
Pertevniyal Valide Sultan (the mother of Sultan Abdülaziz, d. AH 1301 / AD 1883).
Source: [http://www.discoverislamicart.org/database_item.php?id=monument;isl;tr;mon01;30;en&cp]
Yeni Valide Camii Uskudar
The Yeni Valide Mosque is an 18th-century Ottoman mosque in the Üsküdar district of Istanbul, Turkey.
Address: Mimar Sinan Mahallesi, 34664 Üsküdar/Istanbul
Opened: 1710
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
Groundbreaking: 1708
Number of minarets: 2
It was built between 1708 and 1710 on the iskele (pier) road by Emetullah Râbi'a Gülnûş Sultan, mother of SultanAhmed III. The main part of the building is square-shaped and covered with a flattened main dome and four half domes. The mosque has two minarets with two balconies each. Calligraphy inside the mosque is the work of Hezarfen Mehmet Efendi.
Ortakoy (Ortaköy) Mosque
Located just before the Bosphorus Bridge, the Ortaköy Camii, Turkey (Ortaköy Mosque Turkey) has to have one of the most picturesque settings of all of the Istanbul mosques. Indeed, Ortaköy Mosque photos, with the bridge the background are often used to demonstrate that particular Istanbul juxtaposition of traditional and modern.
Built on the sight of an 18th century mosque (built by Mahmut Ağa, the son-in law of Grand Vizier Ibrahim Pasha), the current building was completed in 1855, to serve as the Büyük Mecidiye Camii (Grand Imperial Mosque) to the Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecid. It was designed by Armenian architect, Garabet Balyan, and his son Nigoğayos Balyanl, who were also responsible for the nearby Dolmabahce Palace.
to be continued .....
Know that the state of one's religious and worldly affairs depend upon soundness of one's reflection. Anyone who has a share of it has an abundant share of everything good. It has been said : 'An hour's reflection is better than a year's worship.' 'Ali, may God ennoble his face, has said: 'There is no worship like reflection.' And one of the gnostics; may God have mercy on them all, said: 'Reflection is the lamp of the heart; if it departs the heart will have no light.'
Reflections by Imam Al-Haddad (ra)
Friday, June 8, 2018
MADINA PRESTIGE HAJ AND UMRAH AUSTRALIA
http://www.madinaprestige.com/haji-package-2018/
Whats Included ?
We are a select group, less then 40 people. We have been doing Hajj and Umrah service for the last 20 years under the guidance of Shaykh Mahmud Kurkcu .
Please NOTE:
Changes that came into effect this year:
In Saudi Arabia, all the prices have gone up this year.. across the board (%20 – 200% in some cases).
New rules and regulations came into place in terms of accommodation and food in Aziziyah and Mina tents..
InshāAllah…
We go to MADINA first 30th of July – 6th of August 2018. In Madina we will stay in Oberoi Madina 5 star hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included. International cuisine.
We then go to MAKKAH 7th of August – 15th of August 2018. In Makkah we will stay in Swissotel Al Maqam Makkah
5 star hotel infront of Haram ash-Sharif. Breakfast and Dinner included. International cuisine.
Then we go to perform HAJJ during the DAYS of Hajj 16th of August – 27th of August 2018 in Aziziyyah – Shisha. We will stay in private apartment building very close to Bin Dawood supermarket, next to Jamarāt. Maximun 4 persons to a room* (We can also arrange Double Share at a cost).
In the past there used to be (8-14 people to a room). Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Turkish cuisine.
THIS YEAR:
Our prices include everything (except your spending money)
Quad share* : $13,850
Triple Share: $14,850
Twin Share: $15,850
Single (POA) those who wish to have a private room and stay alone in the hotel rooms.
Please APPLY online
or call me personally on +61409134363
or Umm Mustafa VIA WHATS APP on +61400321786
for further details.
Fully escorted experienced English speaking staff.
Return economy class airfares including all taxes from Australia to Hajj flying Emirates/Etihad Airlines. Meet and assist at Melb/UAE/Jedda/Madina airports
All Hajj Visa arrangements.
All Muassasah (Saudi Government) fees.
Qurbān / Had’yi / Sacrifice fee.
Five Star Hotels in Makkah and Madinah directly in front of Haram. Triple Share or Double Share in Swissotel Al Maqam Makkah and Triple Share or Double Share in Oberoi Hotel in Madina.
Comfortable Azīziyah Apartments walking distance to Jamarāt and Mina,
4 share in a room accommodation.
Guided Ziyārah (visits) to historical Holy sites both in Makkah and Madinah.
Full Board, open buffet Malaysian cuisine during Aziziyah. International cuisine in Mina and ‘Arafāt. Only Packed food and snacks in Muzdalifah.
Full Board, open buffet international cuisine during Aziziyyah and Mina. Packed food and snacks in Arafat.
Whilst in Makkah daily assistance with transfer for Hujjāj wishing to perform additional ‘Umrah.
All transfers and transportation in air-conditioned upgraded coaches outside the Manāsik days. Muassasah buses or designated train rides during the Manāsik.
Specially upgraded accommodation and extra services in Mina. Standard services in Arafat.
Continuous educational programs held on the rites of Hajj and Ziyārah prior to and throughout the sacred journey of Hajj by Ust. Mahmud Kurkcu.
5 litres of Zam Zam Water in standard official containers.
24 hour religious guidance or personal assistance available from staff during stay in Saudi Arabia.
Complimentary Hajj Souvenirs:
1 Ihrām set or 1 prayer clothing set
1 travelling bag
1 Hajj Instructional DVD with
Kitābu’l-Hajj Book
1 Virtues of Hajj Book and
Hajj Du‘ās Book
1 Hajj Memories Photo DVD (after Hajj)
Whats Included ?
We are a select group, less then 40 people. We have been doing Hajj and Umrah service for the last 20 years under the guidance of Shaykh Mahmud Kurkcu .
Please NOTE:
Changes that came into effect this year:
In Saudi Arabia, all the prices have gone up this year.. across the board (%20 – 200% in some cases).
New rules and regulations came into place in terms of accommodation and food in Aziziyah and Mina tents..
InshāAllah…
We go to MADINA first 30th of July – 6th of August 2018. In Madina we will stay in Oberoi Madina 5 star hotel.
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included. International cuisine.
We then go to MAKKAH 7th of August – 15th of August 2018. In Makkah we will stay in Swissotel Al Maqam Makkah
5 star hotel infront of Haram ash-Sharif. Breakfast and Dinner included. International cuisine.
Then we go to perform HAJJ during the DAYS of Hajj 16th of August – 27th of August 2018 in Aziziyyah – Shisha. We will stay in private apartment building very close to Bin Dawood supermarket, next to Jamarāt. Maximun 4 persons to a room* (We can also arrange Double Share at a cost).
In the past there used to be (8-14 people to a room). Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. Turkish cuisine.
THIS YEAR:
Our prices include everything (except your spending money)
Quad share* : $13,850
Triple Share: $14,850
Twin Share: $15,850
Single (POA) those who wish to have a private room and stay alone in the hotel rooms.
Please APPLY online
or call me personally on +61409134363
or Umm Mustafa VIA WHATS APP on +61400321786
for further details.
Fully escorted experienced English speaking staff.
Return economy class airfares including all taxes from Australia to Hajj flying Emirates/Etihad Airlines. Meet and assist at Melb/UAE/Jedda/Madina airports
All Hajj Visa arrangements.
All Muassasah (Saudi Government) fees.
Qurbān / Had’yi / Sacrifice fee.
Five Star Hotels in Makkah and Madinah directly in front of Haram. Triple Share or Double Share in Swissotel Al Maqam Makkah and Triple Share or Double Share in Oberoi Hotel in Madina.
Comfortable Azīziyah Apartments walking distance to Jamarāt and Mina,
4 share in a room accommodation.
Guided Ziyārah (visits) to historical Holy sites both in Makkah and Madinah.
Full Board, open buffet Malaysian cuisine during Aziziyah. International cuisine in Mina and ‘Arafāt. Only Packed food and snacks in Muzdalifah.
Full Board, open buffet international cuisine during Aziziyyah and Mina. Packed food and snacks in Arafat.
Whilst in Makkah daily assistance with transfer for Hujjāj wishing to perform additional ‘Umrah.
All transfers and transportation in air-conditioned upgraded coaches outside the Manāsik days. Muassasah buses or designated train rides during the Manāsik.
Specially upgraded accommodation and extra services in Mina. Standard services in Arafat.
Continuous educational programs held on the rites of Hajj and Ziyārah prior to and throughout the sacred journey of Hajj by Ust. Mahmud Kurkcu.
5 litres of Zam Zam Water in standard official containers.
24 hour religious guidance or personal assistance available from staff during stay in Saudi Arabia.
Complimentary Hajj Souvenirs:
1 Ihrām set or 1 prayer clothing set
1 travelling bag
1 Hajj Instructional DVD with
Kitābu’l-Hajj Book
1 Virtues of Hajj Book and
Hajj Du‘ās Book
1 Hajj Memories Photo DVD (after Hajj)
Know that the state of one's religious and worldly affairs depend upon soundness of one's reflection. Anyone who has a share of it has an abundant share of everything good. It has been said : 'An hour's reflection is better than a year's worship.' 'Ali, may God ennoble his face, has said: 'There is no worship like reflection.' And one of the gnostics; may God have mercy on them all, said: 'Reflection is the lamp of the heart; if it departs the heart will have no light.'
Reflections by Imam Al-Haddad (ra)
Me-Travel Specialist
The best thing of being your own boss you’ve control of what you do. 😊
The perks of being a home based travel specialist.
1. I’m happy n content of not earning a fixed monthly salary.
2. I earn commissions from major airlines and hotels and travel insurance companies.
3. I’m passionate about helping my customers getting the most of their travels from the moment they booked and I issued their etickets to the moment they arrived back safely home, so stressed free vacations.
4. Share my passion and travelling experience with amazing cultures along the way.
5. Making life long connections
6. Working at my own time and phase at anytime around the world.
7. Enjoy working with light minded people.
And list goes on free to add if you’ve been my past customers 💕Jzk
The perks of being a home based travel specialist.
1. I’m happy n content of not earning a fixed monthly salary.
2. I earn commissions from major airlines and hotels and travel insurance companies.
3. I’m passionate about helping my customers getting the most of their travels from the moment they booked and I issued their etickets to the moment they arrived back safely home, so stressed free vacations.
4. Share my passion and travelling experience with amazing cultures along the way.
5. Making life long connections
6. Working at my own time and phase at anytime around the world.
7. Enjoy working with light minded people.
And list goes on free to add if you’ve been my past customers 💕Jzk
Know that the state of one's religious and worldly affairs depend upon soundness of one's reflection. Anyone who has a share of it has an abundant share of everything good. It has been said : 'An hour's reflection is better than a year's worship.' 'Ali, may God ennoble his face, has said: 'There is no worship like reflection.' And one of the gnostics; may God have mercy on them all, said: 'Reflection is the lamp of the heart; if it departs the heart will have no light.'
Reflections by Imam Al-Haddad (ra)
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