Eid-ul-Fitr 2024
Community members gathered at the Madina Institute on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, sharing joy, food, and fellowship on this special day.
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Eid Moon Party
Here is a glimpse of the "Eid Moon Party," where small stalls were set up offering women's clothing, jewelry, and henna—a traditional way to celebrate Chand Raat.
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Ramadan Kareem 2024
We extend our deepest gratitude to all who contributed to the immense success of our endeavors during Ramadan.
Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to our dedicated team, staff, and volunteers for their unwavering commitment.
We are also immensely thankful to iftar sponsors for contributing towards iftar and dinner meals every night.
Additionally, we express our gratitude to the community members for their donations and support of the masjid.
JazakAllah Khair to everyone involved.
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Khatam Al-Quran & Fundraiser 2024
A significant turnout of community members graced the Special Khatam Al-Quran Dua on the 27th of Ramadan.
A heartfelt thank you to all whose generous donations and unwavering support led to the success of our fundraiser! May Allah ﷻ bless you all abundantly for your contributions.
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Welcome Ramadan Moon Party
On March 8th, we hosted the 'Welcome Ramadan Moon Party' , featuring the renowned reciter Shaykh Ibrahim Bakeer.His captivating Nasheed performances mesmerized the audience.
Families enjoyed a fun quiz with many kids participating and winning prizes. The evening concluded with a delicious dinner.
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Isra wal Meraj 2024
This past Saturday, we hosted the "Isra wal Meraj" event, drawing a significant turnout from our community. An enlightening session was conducted, delving into the magnificent topic of Isra wal Meraj.
The event showcased captivating arts, and all participants were graciously gifted, adding a special touch to the memorable occasion.
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New Muslim BBQ & Bonfire
A heartwarming party was hosted to honor our new Muslim brothers and sisters, celebrating their inspiring journey into Islam. The atmosphere was filled with joy and shared stories, marking a memorable occasion.
Annual Banquet 2023
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our wonderful community members for contributing to the tremendous success of Banquet 2023.
Through the "Revealing Shadows" art exhibition, we raised $15k, which has been promptly directed to the Palestine Emergency Aid.
Take a moment to view the highlights of the event by clicking the link below.
Dikhr Session 2023
Dr. Shaykh Muhammad bin Yahya Ninowy led a spiritually uplifting Dhikr session at Madina Institute last Saturday, creating a blessed atmosphere for the Muslim community to find tranquility and peace of heart and soul through the remembrance of Allah (SWT).
Madina Institute recently hosted the Grand Mawlid 2023 event, which featured esteemed speakers delivering insightful speeches. The event was attended by over 200 people, and it was a heartwarming experience to witness 15 children reciting the Quran, engaging in poetry, and sharing knowledge about the life of the Holy Prophet ﷺ. To make the event even more special, there was a Q&A session for kids and families, and they had the opportunity to win SUNNAH PACKs, which included precious items like attar, miswak, a honey jar, dates in a transparent box, a Sunnah list, and a Mawlid Mubarak card.
Following the program, a delicious dinner was served, bringing the community together in a joyful celebration of our beloved Prophet’s ﷺ Mawlid.
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Madina Institute hosted the Ashura Event. Our esteemed guest speaker shared profound insights during the event, emphasizing the significance of the Martyrdom of Sayyiduna Imam Hussain رَضِيَ ٱللّٰهُ عَنْهُ and imparting valuable lessons that resonate with us all.
In a heartfelt conclusion, Imam Nawaz led a powerful dua, seeking blessings and guidance for the entire Muslim community. Following the spiritually enriching gathering, an Iftar dinner was graciously served, fostering a sense of unity and togetherness among all attendees.
Bitter Sweet Farewell
The Madina Institute organized a remarkable farewell for Dr. Hashim Ghouri and his family, prominent community members. Over 176 people attended, applauding his service to the Muslim community and mosque establishment. Dr. Ghouri was awarded for his contributions.
Emotions ran high as he bid farewell to his Little Rock family, thanking Madina Institute for the sweet send-off.
Eid-ul-Adha 2023
In 2023, the Muslim community at Madina Institute gathered to celebrate Eid ul Adha. They dressed in their finest attire and offered special prayers. After the prayer, they engaged in animal sacrifice, following the teachings of Prophet Ibrahim. The meat was distributed among family, friends, and those in need. The celebration promoted unity, love, and compassion, reinforcing the religious significance of Eid ul Adha. It reminded people of the importance of sacrifice, both material and personal, for the sake of pleasing Allah ﷻ and benefiting humanity. The event strengthened bonds within the community and showcased the values and teachings of Islam, promoting a sense of identity and belonging. Overall, it was a spiritually uplifting experience that highlighted faith, generosity, and the power of community.
Farewell Gathering Recap
We held a farewell gathering for two of our very beloved community members and Huffaz. Alhamdulillah the event was a beautiful reminder about the importance of our religious leaders and the great impact they make on communities. The event was also attended by special guest Shaykh Mohammad Safar Al Madani, one of the previous imam of Masjid Quba in Madina. Thank you to all of the community members who gathered to bid farewell and joined in the potluck!
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View event recap video HERE.
Alhadullilah for this Ramadan
The month of Ramadan has come and gone, and with the grace Allah سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى placed in it, it has given us an enlightening opportunity to get back on track through sadaqat, ibadat, and hasanat.
Let’s take a moment to offer gratitude for the many blessings that we received during the holy month. Firstly, we were able to complete the entire Quran within our communal nightly taraweeh, and held a taraweeh competition for youth, click HERE for pictures. Along with this, we participated in our khatam-ul-Quran dua on the night of 27th Ramadan, click to see those pictures HERE. On the same night, we received pledges for $264K from our community towards next year’s operations and programs. All of this gives us hope for the future as we move towards building a better Madina together.
Our children, both boys and girls, spent Friday nights at Madina playing, praying, learning, cooking, and enjoyed being a part of a community who empowers youth. We prayed Tahajjud and ate Suhoor together in the last 10 nights of Ramadan consistently to engage in worship together.
Leading up to Eid, we offered a beautiful Chaand Raat for sisters, click HERE to view pictures. When the beautiful day arrived, we started Eid with two prayers followed by a community brunch to celebrate the joyous day. Click HERE and HERE to see Eid pictures.
Let’s offer our gratitude and continue to solidify the goodness we have gleaned in the harvest of Ramadan, insha’Allah!
PA Students Visit Masjid
Last Sunday, PA students visited the masjid to learn about Islam and take part in the daily community iftar. Community outreach and youth involvement are fundamental pillars for our masjid, and we are so grateful that we had this opportunity to spread the knowledge of Islam throughout our community!
Ramadan Moon Party
Last Saturday, the community learned about Ramadan traditions around the world. Children engaged in Ramadan crafts and adults participated in a food competition by bringing their favorite Ramadan dish.
In total, there were over 100 people in attendance. Alhumdulillah, this was a great event to get the community excited for the beautiful month of Ramadan!
See photos HERE. Watch the program HERE.
Human Necessity Foundation Event
The Human Necessity Foundation's purpose is to help provide clean drinking water by installing solar water plants worldwide. There is a focus on areas where there is no electricity or proper road systems, along with areas where people are suffering from various water-born diseases such as hepatitis B and C, chronic illnesses, cancer, abnormal bone growth, tooth loss/decay, memory loss, depression, and in rare cases, worms growing in the body by drinking contaminated water.
Speakers Qari Khalid Mehmood & Hafiz Saifullah Mohammed educated the community about the importance of humanitarian work across the globe. We are very grateful for their time and insight, and Alhumdulillah there were 50 adults and 15 children in attendance.
Isra wal Meraj Event
On February 18, we held an Isra Wal Meraj event focused on the blessed journey of our beloved Prophet ﷺ to Al-Aqsa, the seven heavens, and above. We are so grateful to our guest speaker Shaykh Yousef Bakeer for sharing his wisdom and presence with the community.
The youth of the community were also greatly involved as many children participated in presentations. Students presented information about the journey, recited ayahs, and sang a collective nasheed as well. Alhamdullilah, we had over 150 people overall in attendance.
You can watch the full program HERE and view pictures from the event HERE.
Mawlid Event - 2022
12th of Rabi’ul Awwal is a day of celebration for the greatest mercy from Allah (swt)- our beloved Prophet ﷺ.
Madina’s annual mawlid event was held on October 8th. Dozens of community members from all walks of life gathered together to commemorate the birth of our beloved prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Our youth presented recitation of the Quran, nasheeds, and poems. The community learned about the significance of the Mawlid, followed by dinner in this beautiful gathering.
Creating Anti-Racist Communities
Thanks to Interfaith Arkansas and Raindrop Foundation Little Rock for co-sponsoring the panel and for their work to create inclusive communities. We are also grateful to the faith leaders for educating us on the complexity of the relationship between race and religion. Find more photos HERE.