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                                                                             Sammamish Muslim Association Newsletter

Jumaah #1: 12:30 – 01:00 pm by Sheikh Farid Sulayman

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Assalamualaikum brothers and sisters!

We received excellent entries for the SMA LOGO Design Contest, the Board will be evaluating the entries and announcing a winner next week, In Shaa Allah.

The month of Rajab is one of the sacred months of which Allah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“Verily, the number of months with Allah is twelve months (in a year), so was it ordained by Allah on the Day when He created the heavens and the earth; of them four are Sacred (i.e. the 1st, the 7th, the 11th and the 12th months of the Islamic calendar). That is the right religion, so wrong not yourselves therein.” [al-Tawbah 9:36]

The sacred months are: Rajab, Dhu’l-Qa’dah, Dhu’l-Hijjah and al-Muharram.

Al-Bukhari (4662) and Muslim (1679) narrated from Abu Bakrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “The year is twelve months, of which four are sacred: three consecutive months, Dhu’l-Qa’dah, Dhu’l-Hijjah and al-Muharram, and Rajab Mudar which comes between Jumada and Sha’ban.

“Allhumma barik lana fi Rajab wa Sha’ban wa ballighna Ramadan”

Oh Allah, bless for us the months of Rajab and Sha’ban, and make us among those who witness Ramadan.

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Given the rapid increase in COVID cases due to Omicron, please take note of the following measures and reminders:

1. Please make sure to have masks on at all times while in the facility.

2. If you are feeling sick, have COVID symptoms, or have been diagnosed with COVID-19 then please stay home.

3. We strongly encourage everyone to get fully vaccinated and the booster dose.

4. Proof of vaccination for anyone over 12 years old may be required. Please have your vaccination proof ready for our staff to verify at the entrance.

5. We encourage high-risk individuals (65 years+ or having underlying medical conditions) to avoid congregational prayers. Per CDC data, this group is likely to get the severe illness from COVID.

6. Please avoid shaking hands, hugging, and physical contact after prayers (even if fully vaccinated).