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The Islamic Bulletin
Issue 9
He who is constant in the dawn and afternoon Prayers
will enter Paradise. (Bukhari and Muslim)
Usman Bin Affan (R.A.A.) says that he heard the
Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) say: “A person who offers
night (Isha) prayer in congregation is deemed to
have spent half the night in optional prayer and one
who joins the dawn (Fajr) prayer in congregation, is
considered to have spent the whole night in optional
prayer.” (Muslim)
Prayer with the congregation is twenty seven times more
beneficent than Prayer performed by oneself. (Bukhari
and Muslim)
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) has said: “The servant of
Allah is closest to Him when he prostrates himself be-
fore Him. Therefore, when you prostrate yourself, pray
fervently.” (Muslim)
Between Adhan and Iqamah there is a Prayer, for him
who so wishes. (Bukhari and Muslim)
Offer your Prayers in your homes for, with the exception
of the prescribed Prayers, the best Prayer is that which
is offered at home. (Bukhari and Muslim)
When you have finished your Prayer in the mosque
you should offer the rest of your Prayer at home, for
Allah will bless your home because of your Prayer.
(Muslim)
When any of you enters the mosque he should not
sit down till he has offered two rakaats. (Bukhari and
Muslim)
If a man awakens his wife at night and they offer Prayer
(or offer two rakaats) they are both recorded among
those who remember Allah. (Muslim)
On Saturday, July 18, 1992, the San Francisco Muslim
Community Center held its 6th Human Excellence Awards
Ceremony at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco,
California.
The Human Excellence Awards Ceremony honored indi-
viduals and organizations who have displayed outstanding
contributions throughout the Bay Area. One of the goals
of the awards ceremony was to raise funds to build a
Masjid and school.
“The religion of Islam teaches us that excellence is a part
of the divine destiny of every human being. In a time
when we constantly hear about the lack of role models
for our youth, we believe it is our duty to present and
acknowledge these distinguished people.” Imam Abu
Qadir Al-Amin.
Since its conception, the Human Excellence Awards has
recognized efforts of not only the Muslim community,
but also individuals and agencies outside the Muslim
community who have pioneered themselves in selected
areas of human interest.
This year’s Keynote Speaker was Dr. Ali A. Mazrui, Ph.
D., creator of the distinguished PBS series The Africans:
A triple Heritage. The awardees honored for their contri-
butions to Human Excellence included:
Special Recognition Awards
Criminal Justice...........................................Delancy Street
Sports..........................................................Kevin Johnson
Community Service...............................Rev. Yvette Flunder
Journalism.......................................Rhonda White-Warner
Philanthropy............................Bay Area Black United Fund
Arts and Culture...........................................Jeyhan Rohani
Religion..............................................Fellowship Church
Media and Communications.............................Janice Huff
Education...................................................Anita DeFrantz
Health and Science..........................Michael LeNoir, M.D.
Oakland Black Firefighters.................Dan Farrell, President
Ayesha Mustafaa...............................Editor, Muslim Journal
V Street Mosque..............................Sacramento, California
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