LADY FATIMAH AND LADY ZAYNAB DAY
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The celebration of the lives of Lady Fatimah (a.s) and Lady Zaynab (a.s) is an annual occurrence at Bilal Muslim Mission of Kenya and a ladies event marking the birth of the two holy personalities was held on Saturday the 13th of January 2024 at the Bilal Hall in Mombasa. Approximately one hundred and eighty women from Mtongwe, Likoni and Mombasa town participated in the dynamic program.
The schedule for the day was packed with exciting items and the program began at 9am with the recitation of surah Ad-Dahr followed by hadith-e-Kisa. A melodious Qasida presented by Madrasatuz-Zahra in praise of Lady Fatimah followed. Sounds of ‘Fatimatun, Twahiratun, leo nikuza kwake, Raadhiyatun, Mardhiyatun haayo ni majina yaake’ refreshed the audience.
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Sister Husna Riyaz then proceeded to address the gathering. She began by enlightening the listeners about the names Fatimah and Mansoura, given to Lady Fatimah (a.s) by Allah swt and which attest to the fact that she is saved from the Hellfire and will intercede for her followers in the hereafter. Sister Husna then expounded on several other names which showed the grandeur and infallibility of Lady Fatimah (a.s).
She also spoke about how Lady Fatimah (a.s) was a mercy to the one who was a mercy to mankind, Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.w) and an alleviator of troubles for Ammerul Mo’mineen Ali ibn Abu Talib, who was an alleviator of troubles for the people. Her role as the mother of the masters of the youth of paradise was also touched on. The talk ended with a reminder about the gift left to us by Lady Fatimah Zahra (a.s), tasbeeh-e- Fatimah, her close relationship with the Holy Qur’an and the fact that she lived her entire life working for the cause of Islam.
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No event is complete without the remembrance of the Imam of the time. Ar-Ridha madrassa once again presented a qasida, this time on the 12th Imam. They praised him and pledged their allegiance to him, reminding listeners that he was the light that brightened this darkened world. They also prayed for his quick reappearance.
Sister Ruiya Salim began her lecture with ayah no 7 of Sura Muhammad
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‘O you who have believed, if you support Allah, he will support you and plant firmly your feet.’
She spoke about the selflessness of Lady Fatimah (a.s) and then introduced her central theme, ‘the responsibility on mothers towards the upbringing of their children’. In connection to this, she spoke about the atrocities occurring in Palestine and the faith and resilience of Palestinian mothers and children as well as the necessity of defending one’s rights. She ended with the important reminder that we are living in ‘aakhiruz zamaan’, the end of times and the importance of preparing for the reappearance of Imam Mahdi (a.s).
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Ar-Ridha madrassa once again presented a qasida, this time on Lady Zaynab. It described the happiness of the Ahlulbayt upon her birth and her noble lineage.
Sister Mbodze Masudi began her speech on Lady Zaynab (a.s). She described Lady Zaynab as a precious gem in the family of the prophet. A woman of the highest moral caliber. Her titles and virtues were discussed including her patience, modesty, knowledge and her support towards the Holy Imams.
The quiz and play organized by madrassatuz-Zahra were very entertaining and simultaneously presented the perfect opportunity for both participants and viewers to learn valuable lessons. These were followed by the presentation of gifts and the event ended with recitation of Dua, Ziyarah and the distribution of a take-away meal package containing meat pilaw, a banana and a bottle of water.
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We thank Allah(S) for granting us the tawfiq to arrange a program in which the remembrance and recitation of the Holy Qur’an, the fadhaail of Prophet Muhammad and his family and a review of fiqh rulings took place. We also thank all those who organized and participated in the event. May Allah(S) reward them amply.
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BILAL MUSLIM MISSION OF KENYA
MOMBASA – KENYA