09/17/15: Makkah- 9/11 Terrible Tragedy, Not the Will of God, But the Corruption of the Kingdom & the Carelessness of the Complex Custodians
Join us for Friday Prayer at 1:30pm- this week's theme by Imam Elahi:
"Makkah- 9/11 Terrible Tragedy, Not the Will of God, But the Corruption of the Kingdom & the Carelessness of the Complex Custodians"
This Sunday at 10:30am- Interfaith Service at Littlefield Presbyterian Church!
Honoring the International Day of Peace- Imam Elahi will present on behalf of the Islamic tradition in addition to youth from the Islamic House of Wisdom. The event is open and encouraged for all to attend!
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A Shining Night at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor!
It was a great pleasure to listen to world renowned philosopher, scholar, and University Professor at George Washington University, Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
He spoke about "Islamic Studies in America: Past, Present and Future".
Imam Elahi welcomed professor Nasr to Michigan and asked his opinion about the threatening disease of Islamophobia in the West. Imam mentioned today's media report about Ahmad a 9th grade Muslim student from Texas who made an electronic clock and brought it to his school to show his passion for engineering and art, but instead of being honored he was arrested and was taken to jail for a short time, out of phobia for his religion and race.
Dr. Nasr spoke about all political, cultural and educational aspects of this problem and added that terrorism, violence and mess made by terrorist groups such as Isis and Al-Qaida have damaged the image of Islam. He asked the Muslims everywhere to speak loudly against those destructive acts and condemn those murderers and their brutality and barbarianism.
Imam Elahi was happy to have the presence of some friends including sheikh Hassan Habhab, professor Ahmed Saleh & Ali Najjar there!
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Last Sunday- An interfaith service for the souls of the hojjaj in Mecca was an inspiring message of hope, unity and brotherhood.
Rev. Paul LeClair and other members of local churches read from Gospel of John and Psalm and concluded with "Let There Be Peace On Earth".
The Muslim participants included: The directors of Madison, Imam Sadeq Center, members of Islamic Organization of North America, IONA, and Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi of Islamic House of Wisdom.
Imam Elahi recited a chapter from the Holy Quran in remembrance of the lost souls and appreciated the initiative of Pastor Paul and other Christian partners for this service.
Imam stated that both Islam and Christianity have great appreciation for human sympathy, solidarity and healing. He mentioned that the first message in the Quran was to read and reading leads to reflecting which leads to responsibility.
As we pray for the victim we think of carelessness of the Saudi Royal family in dealing with this disaster. This is the same repressive regime that started a blind and barbaric bloodshed in against Yemen and continues to bomb the houses of the poor.
We must speak up against the war crimes of the Saudi monarchy and their foreign agents.
Imam continued with emphasizing on interfaith interaction as a great source of peace and coexistence as we continue our bridge building.
Imam concluded if the residents of Sterling Heights who opposed the mosque project had right information about this community and their background; they would be of the first supporters of this mosque!
The service ended with sharing words and friendly interactions. Imam invited the pastors to his residence for an interfaith dinner.
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Meeting of some area Muslim-Christian Religious Leaders at Islamic House of Wisdom! Tuesday, September 15th- Anniversary MLK, the Syrian refugees, Day of Peace at Littlefield church, developments related to construction of mosque in Sterling Heights, the recent tragedy of Makkah, necessity of more interfaith outreach and looking at Dearborn and Dearborn Heights as good models of religious dialogue were among the issues discussed.
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Beginning Next Week!!!
3-Week Series of Classes: Healthy Living: Eating & Exercise
Tuesday's at 6:00pm- September 22nd, 29th & Oct. 6th
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