How to help:

1) Collect aid boxes from Stanmore
2) Fill boxes with items detailed below
3) Return to Stanmore by Tuesday 7^th September 2010, speak to SJ Rep or CP volunteer regarding drop off point

Basic items to include in box:

Available in supermarkets
- 3 x 500ml bottle of water (still)
- 2 x six packs of 200ml juices
- 2 x high energy packets biscuits
- 1 x 1 ltr long life milk
- 1 x packet of dates
- 1 x box of chocolates
- 1 x pack of paper cups
Available in pharmacy
- 2 x Anti-septic Soap Bars
- 6 x Rehydration Salt Sachets

Note:

- It is okay to include more items if possible (e.g. tin food - may need tin opener)
- Box weight should not be more than 20kg
- Please ensure each box is sealed properly

Please note the lecturer for the next 4 nights in the ELC (Monday 30 Aug - Thu 1 Sept inclusive) has requested NOT to have his lectures broadcast live on the web. The rest of the programme will continue to be webcast except the lecture.

A group of the Kharijites gathered at Mecca and they mentioned the leaders (of the people) and blamed them and their actions. They mentioned the people of al-Nahrawan and they asked God's mercy for them. Then they said to each other: "If (only) we devoted ourselves to God, and went to the leaders (Imams) of error (dalal) and sought a moment when they were inattentive and then rid the country and men of them for the sake of God, and also avenged our brothers, the martyrs of al-Nahrawan."

They made a compact to do that after performing the pilgrimage.

'Abd al-Rahman ibn Muljam, may God curse him, said: "I'll take care of (killing) 'Ali for you."

Al-Burak ibn 'Abd Allah al-Tamimi said: "I will take care of (killing) Mu'awiya for you."

'Amr ibn Bakr al-Tamimi said: "I will take care of (killing) 'Amr ibn al-'As for you."

They made a compact to do that and bound themselves to its fulfilment. They agreed to carry it out on the night of the 19^th of the month of Ramadan. On that they separated.

The courtyard geese circled 'round, trying to keep him from going. The door latched onto his belt, as if it too were stopping him. It was fate. Imam Ali was completely aware of what would happen in the next few hours; he went willingly.

What you are about to read is the recounting of how Imam Ali, the first Imam, Prophet Mohammad's (PBUH) true successor and son-in-law, was assassinated and reached the position of martyrdom.

In surah Al Qadr Allah (SWT) clearly states:

“Surely We revealed it (the Holy Qur’an) on the Grand Night. And what will make you comprehend what the Grand Night is? The Grand Night is better than a thousand months. The angels descend in it by the permission of their Lord for every affair, Peace! It is till the break of the morning.” (97:1-5)

Allah (SWT) is inviting all the believers for a Divine feast; the invitation which has been brought by the messengers. Allah (SWT) is the host, his most favorite angels are the servants and the believers are the guests. The table is spread with Divine blessings containing all sorts of rewards and favors. Though the eyes cannot see them nor the ears hear them not the human hearts imagine them, yet the bounties are all kept in readiness to be awarded to the guests in accordance to her actions.

Lailatul-Qadr is a blessed night because the Almighty brings down during it goodness, bliss, and forgiveness for His servants. It is a feast which has come with a message that shows one the way to achieve happiness in both the worlds. Laylatul Qadr is a feast for the spirit, a feast of worship and prayers.

When asked what piety is, Imam Hassan (A) replied, "yearning for virtue and not longing for this world."

When asked what generosity is, Imam Hassan (A) replied, "donation before request and feeding people during drought."

When asked what dignity is, Imam Hassan (A) replied, "agreeing with friends and maintaining good neighbourly relations."