Marhoom Syed Mohamed Haider Abidi

With a very heavy heart we are sharing the news of the passing away of Zain Abidi’s father, Syed Mohamed Haider Abidi son of Syed Mohamed Azam Abidi in Dubai on May 13, 2025.

We kindly request Surah e Fateha for the Marhoom.

His Excellency, Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani’s Statement on the Demise of the Supreme Pontiff Pope Francis

Pope Francis meets Grand Ayatollah Ali Al-Sistani at his residence in Najaf on March 6, 2021

In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate

Your Eminence Cardinal Pietro Parolin,
Secretary of State of the Vatican,

Greetings and respect,

We have received with deep sorrow the news of the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Pope of the Vatican, who held a high spiritual status among many peoples of the world and was deeply respected by all, due to his distinguished role in serving the causes of peace and tolerance and showing solidarity with the oppressed and persecuted across the globe.

The historic meeting that brought him together with the Supreme Religious Authority in Najaf was of great significance, as both parties affirmed the fundamental role of faith in God Almighty and His messages, and the commitment to noble moral values in overcoming the major challenges facing humanity in this era. They emphasized the need for joint efforts to promote a culture of peaceful coexistence, reject violence and hatred, and uphold values of harmony among people based on the safeguarding of rights and mutual respect among followers of various religions and intellectual orientations.

As the Supreme Religious Authority extends its condolences and sympathy to the followers of the Catholic Church around the world on this grievous loss, it wishes them patience and solace and prays to Almighty God to bestow upon them and all of humanity the goodness, blessings, and peace that befit His vast mercy.

Eid ul Fitr 2025

Following the holy fasting month of Ramadhan, Eid-ul-Fitr serves as a timely reminder to be grateful for what we have and to share with those who may be less fortunate. It is an occasion to celebrate by gathering with friends and family to show gratitude towards God.

The Holy Quran
Al-Baqarah 2:185
Ramadhan is the month in which the Quran was revealed as a guide for humanity with clear proofs of guidance and the standard ˹to distinguish between right and wrong˺. So whoever is present this month, let them fast. But whoever is ill or on a journey, then ˹let them fast˺ an equal number of days ˹after Ramadhan˺. Allah intends ease for you, not hardship, so that you may complete the prescribed period and proclaim the greatness of Allah for guiding you, and perhaps you will be grateful.

The Holy Quran, 2:185

Paying Zakat al-Fitr is obligatory for Muslims on this day.

Insha’Allah, Eid ul Fitr will be on Monday, March 31, 2025 and Eid prayers will be held at 09.30 am at:

Islamisch-Kultureller Verein Ahlebeyt Schweiz
Grabenstrasse 7
8952 Schlieren

Marhoom Syed Minhajul Hasan

It is with a heavy heart and our deepest sorrow that we inform you of the death of our beloved father and husband Syed Minhajul Hasan (s/o Syed Hasan Naqvi).

The funeral will take place on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 10:00 am at the Bremgarten cemetery in Bern.

Stadtgrün Bern / Bremgartenfriedhof
Murtenstrasse 51
3008 Bern

Please recite Surah e Fatiha for the departed soul. We ask Allah SWT to grant him a beautiful place in Jannah Firdaus.

On behalf of his family, Chanda, Sadaf, Nina, Saba, Bobi, and Zairah

Marhooma Alina Fatema Hassam d/o Shabbir Hassam

After her heartbreaking and shockingly untimely demise, Alina Fatema Hassam binte Shabbir Hassam was buried on July 26, 2024 in Pfäffikon ZH, Switzerland. We remain in grief, and continue to pray for her soul and stand with Shabbir Hassam and his family as they face this tremendous loss.

Insha’Allah, her Chehlum will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 14:00, with Sheikh Jaffer Ladak reciting the Majalis.

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Please continue to keep her in your prayers, by reciting Surah-e-Fatiha & Dua-e-Maghfirath-o-Darajaat-e-Aali for Marhooma Alina Fatema Hassam, daughter of Shabbir Hassam.

May Allah bless her soul and elevate her to the highest ranks in the hereafter, and grant the grieving family Sabr in this extremely difficult time as they come to terms with this unimaginable loss.

Muharram 2024

This year, Insha’Allah, we will have the opportunity to partake in Maulana Mirza Mohammed Jawad’s series of live Zoom Majalises on Words of Wisdom, where he will be elaborating along the following topics each night:

  1. Amr Bil Maroof
  2. Marefate Imam
  3. Ways to strengthen love of Allah
  4. Concept of good life (Hayaate Tayyebah)
  5. How to reject Satan’s influence
  6. Minor polytheism
  7. Accountability of Amaal
  8. Establishing prayers
  9. Patience

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