East Texas Islamic Society
For my project I have decided to do a multimedia package with a typed out story, video and audio slide show of events. The subject of this project is the East Texas Islamic Society, located in Tyler, Texas. After the semester is over, am I still continuing the project, by adding more relevant content.
3/31/2017 Halaqa
Loving Each Other
In this lecture the Imam talks about the day of judgement. Two people who love each other for the sake of Allah will be granted shade on the day of judgement. These people put themselves in other people's positions and are concern about them, so they would know when they are in need of something, then they should go to them.
4/7/2017 Halaqa
Shade on the Day of Judgement
On the Day of Judgement, there will be seven types of people who will be under the shade of Allah, when there will be no shade on that day,.
4/14/2017 Halaqa
The Youth
Since this lecture was on Good Friday, which was a holiday where some students did not have school, the Imam talked about how important it is to take care of the youth. He mentions how the people migrated away from their homes because they knew that they were following the right path when they were being oppressed.
East Texas Islamic Society Spring Festival
The East Texas Islamic Society held it's annual Islamic Faith Academy Spring Festival Saturday April 22nd, 2017 from 4 to 7 pm. Here there were bounce houses, carnival games, a rock climbing wall, Korn Pop the Clown who does balloon animals, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting and henna. Vendors tables are available for $35 each. The University of Texas at Tyler's and Texas Junior College's Muslim Student Associations help out with making cotton candy, snow cones and popcorn. The entrance fee was $5 per person.
Muslim Student Association and East Texas Islamic Society Adopt a Highway
On Saturday April 22nd, 2017, members of the East Texas Islamic Society got together to participate in the Adopt a Highway program. The East Texas Islamic Society has adopted the highway in front of the mosque and the members of the community who attend the mosque need to pick up any trash along side the road. The volunteers meet up at 10 a.m. at the mosque where they were given pick up claws and trash bags, then each person was assigned a group. The first group would start at the gas station that belongs to Brother Zikriyya and work their way towards the mosque, while the other group would work at the area around Planet Fitness. After finishing up, the first group went to Planet Fitness to help out the second group, and when we were done, the inspector showed up.
Interview With Imam Abdullah
Imam Abdullah is the sheik at the East Texas Islamic Society. In this interview he went in depth in some of the questions that I have asked him, so this is a fairly long interview. Imam Abdullah begins by introduces himself and his life. From there he went on to taking about the mosque where the Muslims pray, the religion of Islam, the Prophets and the month of Ramadan (which should begin on May 27th, 2017).
5/13/2017 Meeting
5/19/2017 Halaqa
5/28/2017 Halaqa
5/27/2017 Halaqa
ETIS Annual Community Meeting
Ganal Abdul-Hafiz's lecture at the East Texas Islamic Society community meeting that took place on May 13,2017 at around 6:25 p.m. Where the topic was about taking care of the youth.
Preparing for the Month of Ramadan and More
Lecture from the ETIS Friday Prayer is on the three aspects: how to receive the great month of Ramadan, the third pillar of Islam (charity) and issues that are important in our daily lives.
How Fasting was Introduced
In this lecture, Sheik Abdullah talks about fasting, since it is the month of Ramadan, the origins of fasting and the guidelines for fasting.
The Benefits of Reading the Qur'an
When rain comes down from the heavens it will produce the plants, and when your heart is hard, and your read the Qur'an, and then your heart, which was dead before, becomes flourished and alive again.
Friday Lecture 5/12/2017 Part 1 and 2
The Benefits of Reading the Qur'an
In this lecture, Sheik Abdullah talks about how the religion of Islam is protected, and because of that the guidelines for practicing this religion has been set by Allah, and cannot be changed, so therefore it is a complete religion. The religion of Islam is unique and we must follow the footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad SWS if the followers want to go to Jannah (Heaven), so you cannot do more or less that what the Prophet Muhammad SWS has done.
Friday Lecture 5/26/2017 Part 1 and 2
The Month of Ramadan
The mosque has invited a guest speaker to talk about the month of Ramadan. It is important to become closer to Allah during this sacred month, and that every minute, second and breath counts during the month of Ramadan, and that none of it should go to waste. Allah loves consistency, and that people have certain habits, and it has been said that it takes a month to develop a good habit, and a month of get rid of a bad habit.
Loans in Islam
Loans in Islam
In this lecture, Sheik Abdullah talks about Allah declaring war, along with his messengers, on the people who take loans or give loans to people.
Morning Qur'an Class
This is a sample of what goes on during the morning Qur'an classes on weekends.
Fundraising for New Mosque
An Islamaphobe burnt down a mosque in Houston, Texas, and they need funds to rebuild the masjid. Click here to visit the Quba Islamic Institute website and to donate.
Hajj
Imam Abdullah talks about the Hajj that the Prophet Muhammad SWS performed.
Jannah/Paradise
Jannah is the reward for his followers, and Imam Abdullah explains that Muslims should try to get the higher status that the others in Heaven.
Returning to Allah
Imam Waiel giving another reminder on asking Allah for repentance.
Late Night Lecture
Imam Waiel reminds us that Allah is always watching us.
Conditions to Have Your Sins Forgiven
The Month of Ramadan
In this lecture, Imam Abdullah explains the Hadith that the Prophet Muhammad SWS mentions the conditions to have a person's sins forgiven.
Living in the World as a Muslim
In this lecture, Imam Abdullah talks about the best
month in the year, which is the month of Ramadan, and how to make the most of the month.
Story of the Boy
We have a guest speaker from Dallas Texas who came to talk about how Muslims should approach the world that they are living in today.
Ta-Ha
Story of a boy, who saved his people from the fire.
Surah Hajj
Imam Abdullah explains the meaning the letters Ta-Ha in the Qur'an.
Zakat-il-Fitr
Imam Abdullah talks about the Surah Hajj, with talks about performing Hajj and the benefits of doing so.
Repeated Verses in the Surahs of the Prophets
Imam Abdullah talks about the charity that you have to pay at the end of the month of Ramadan, and why.
Last 10 Nights of Ramadan
Imam Abdullah talks about the verses in the Qur'an that appear in surah/chapters about the different Prophets.
Lecture With Imam Ta-Ha
Imam Abdullah reminds us about the last 10 nights of Ramadan, and how important it is.
Imam Ta-Ha was able to join us during the month of Ramadan via Skype by the MSA for a lecture and a Q&A night for the youth.
Last Few Days of Ramadan
Fasting
Ramadan is almost over, and so we have a guest speaker talk to us about having the fasting during the month of Ramadan being accepted.
After Ramadan
Since it is the month of Ramadan, which is also the month of fasting, there is a reason why fasting during the month of Ramadan specifically has been prescribed.
Hajj
Clarifying Concepts
During the month of Ramadan Muslims do good and avoid their bad habits, but after Ramadan, will Muslims keep doing good, or will they go back to their bad habits?
The month of Ramadan is over, but during that time Muslims from all over the world are performing the fifth pillar of Islam, with is Hajj, or pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.
Imam Abdullah mentions the important of explaining the different concepts, such as what makes a person bankrupt in this life and the hereafter, and these factors should not be taken for granted, because in the end they will be a person's downfall in the life after death. What the word "freedom" means in Islam and explains why. Also the different ways in which we are not free. There is only one way to get pleasure from Allah in this world.
Death of The Prophet Muhammad SWS
Imam Abdullah mentions the different stories that have been told from different perspectives of the companions of Prophet Muhammad SWS on the day he died, as well as the last Hajj Prophet Muhammad SWS has performed. Imam Abdullah mentioned the the Prophet Muhammad SWS was sick and had someone else lead the prayer for him, because he could not go to the mosque, and the condition of the Prophet SWS got worst. When Prophet Muhammad SWS died, his followers were reminded to continue to follow Allah (God), and not Muhammad SWS, because he is just the messenger of God.
Masjid of Al Aqsa Part 1
Imam Abdullah mentions that Allah (God) can choose which places can be the best places, and add that one of the best places is Masjid of Al Aqsa, the history of that Masjid, and the current condition of that Masjid to this day.
Masjid of Al Aqsa Part 2
Imam Abdullah mentions that Allah (God) can choose which places can be the best places, and add that one of the best places is Masjid of Al Aqsa, the history of that Masjid, and the current condition of that Masjid to this day. This is part 2 of the lecture from the previous week.
The Days Allah Saved Prophet Musa (Moses) From the Pharaoh
Imam Abdullah why Muslims celebrate on those days, to say that they love prophet Musa and to fast during those days, and explains why Allah wants Muslims to celebrate on that day, and to show how the bonds of the beliefs/faiths is more important than any other ties.
Guidelines for Every Nation to be Honored in this Life and the Hereafter
Imam Abdullah talks about Surah number 8 in the Qur'an Suarh Al-Anfal or spoils of war, and how to get the honor and the dignity, as well as the success in this life and the hereafter. All Muslims worship the same God Allah SWT, follow the same Messenger Prophet Muhammad SWS, and read the same books, which is the Quran. It is important to be patient with everyone, even with the people who you do not get along with.
The Fiqh
Imam Abdullah talks about the Fiqh, or the knowledge about the worships of Allah from the scholars. First is the relationship between the worshiper and Allah. The second part is the dealing among people and how they deal with each other (money transactions) in a way that pleases Allah. The third part is the relationship between the ruler and the people.
The Purpose of Life
Imam Abdullah talks about the purpose of life, and the eagerness of wanting to meet Allah. People live in this life for the sake of being successful in the hearafter, and when life gives them problems, then they ask for Allah to bring them to him.
ETIS Youth Night
This is from the Youth Night event, where Imam Abdullah asks what our target and goal is in this life. Imam Abdullah then mentions a story about a person who did a favor for Prophet Muhammad SWS, and Prophet Muhammad SWS asked him for what he wants in return, the man said he wants some farm animals, and the Prophet Muhammad said why did not do what the Old Women of the Children of Israel, and the companions wanted to know about her story, and what they benefited from the story.
Prophet Yusuf
Imam Abdullah talks about the story of Prophet Yusuf, or Joseph.
Tafseer for Surah Al-Jinn
Imam Abdullah talks about the 72nd surah/chapter in the Qur'an Suah Al-Jinn, which is about the Jinn. The Prophet Muhammad SWS was sent to both mankind and jinn-kind. There were a group of Jinn, with a number from 3 to 9 that listen to the Qur'an. The Jinn have a beautiful reaction to the Qur'an, while the people need to think about the verse of the Qur'an, but the Jinn said that the Qur'an guides to the right path, and that they have believed in the Qur'an. The steps of the Qur'an is to first listen to the verses of the Qur'an, and the second step is to react to those verses.
Youth Night
Imam Abdullah hosted the first Youth Night event at the East Texas Islamic Society. The program begins at around Maghrib to Isha time, and involves a short lecture by the Imam or by a guest with food (usually pizza), follwed by the Maghrib prayer. Then the youth can go and play, and then we all come back for Isha salat.
Qiyam Night
ETIS IFA Program
This was an event planned with Imam Taha on New Years Eve, where the youth got to participate in night activities during a lock in. There was food with burgers, and games in trivia. The younger kids watched a movie. Afterwards there was a lecture with Imam Taha.
On Friday January 12th, 2018, the IFA had a program at the mosque for the story of the Prophet Muhammad SWS. The program was a play put on by the students at the Islamic Faith Academy. Dinner was also provided that night, along with the night prayers.
1/19/2018 Friday Halaqa Repentance
In this halaqa, Imam Abdullah talks about repentance, and it's importance, as well as how to make sure that the repentance is accepted.
1/26/2018 Friday Halaqa The Rights of Others
In this halaqa, Imam Abdullah talks about how Islam teaches about the rights of others. Islam honors the human rights regardless if they are Muslims or non-Muslims.
2/9/2018 Friday Halaqa by the Muslim Student Association of the University of Texas at Tyler - Muslims Living in Modern Time
Today the Muslim Student Association of the University of Texas at Tyler has their second
halaqa during Jummah salat. In this khutbah, Zikriyya talks about the hardships of living as a Muslim in modern time.
2/23/2018 Friday Halaqa by the Muslim Student Association of the University of Texas at Tyler - Inner Peace
Today the Muslim Student Association of the University of Texas at Tyler has their third
halaqa during Jummah salat. In this khutbah, Khaled talks about how to achieve inner peace every day.
2/23/2018 Friday Halaqa by the Muslim Student Association of the University of Texas at Tyler - Inner Peace
Imam Abdullah's Farewell Party
MSA Showdown 2018
