Announcements

Assalaamu Alaikum dear members of the Hawaii Muslim Community,

Insha’Allah this message finds you and your loved ones in good health and peace during this blessed month of Ramadan.

We are writing to inform you of a significant update regarding our Eid al-Fitr celebration this year. The recent and ongoing events in Palestine and Gaza, including deliberate genocide, starvation, and ethnic cleansing, have deeply shaken our community and filled our hearts with sorrow for the suffering endured by our brothers and sisters in the region.

As an act of solidarity and empathy, we have made the decision to limit this year’s Eid celebration to the prayer and khutba while postponing the festivities.

As you are aware, in Islam Eids have not been prescribed only for the purposes of joy, entertainment, and visiting one another; rather they are among the symbols and acts of worship in the religion. The Sunnah on these occasions is for Muslims to celebrate and proclaim them openly which we will insha’Allah accomplish with the Eid prayer.

Our beloved Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him “PBUH”) said “The parable of the believers in their affection, mercy, and compassion for each other is that of a body. When any limb aches, the whole body reacts with sleeplessness and fever.” He PBUH taught us the importance of empathy and compassion towards one another. He likened the believers to a single body, where if one part suffers, the entire body feels the pain. Our brothers and sisters in Palestine and Gaza are indeed suffering.

While we understand this decision may disappoint some, we believe it is necessary to honor the sanctity of this month and show respect to those who have been displaced from their homes, lost loved ones, and continue to live a recurring nightmare each day.

This does not mean that you should not have a joyous day with your family. On the contrary, after the Eid prayer, we encourage you to have an enjoyable day with your loved ones while taking the opportunity to educate your children on the matter and show them how blessed and privileged they are. We will be organizing opportunities for community members to contribute to relief efforts and support initiatives aimed at providing humanitarian aid as well as sponsoring orphans in the region.

We appreciate your understanding and support and look forward to seeing you all at Eid Prayer. This year, it is estimated to take place on Wednesday, April 10. Eid prayer will be held at Keehi Lagoon Memorial, Burns Hall at 9:00AM.  As is our policy, we will confirm the date and details the evening prior.

May Allah (SWT) grant relief to those who are suffering and guide us all towards a path of peace and justice.

Warm Regards,

MAH Executive Committee

Assalaamu Alaikum,

With hearts full of gratitude and excitement, we welcome the blessed month of Ramadan. Tomorrow, Monday, March 11, marks the beginning of the month of Ramadan and the start of our fasting journey. We pray that this sacred month brings abundant peace, blessings, and spiritual fulfillment to you and your loved ones.

Our Ramadan program will begin tonight, Sunday March 10 as follows:

8:30 - Isha prayer

8:45 - Quran recitation

8:55 - Taraaweeh prayer (4 rakaat)

9:10 - Lecture

9:25 - Taraweeh prayer (4 rakaat)

9:40 - Witr prayer

9:45 - Dua

9:50 - Program end

We look forward to seeing you all tonight in the Masjid and throughout the month InshaAllah.

Warmest Regards,

MAH Executive Committee

Assalaamu Alaikum Dear Brothers and Sisters,

With the approach of the blessed month of Ramadan, we are reminded of the immense opportunity it presents for spiritual growth, reflection, and strengthening our bond to Allah. It is with great anticipation and humility that we prepare to welcome these sacred days in our lives.

Ramadan will begin on the evening of Sunday, March 10, or Monday, March 11 contingent upon sighting of the moon locally. We will promptly notify you of the confirmed start date via email, on our website, and through an updated voice recording on our phone line at 808-947-6263 on Sunday evening.

In alignment with our commitment to facilitating spiritual enrichment, we are pleased to announce our comprehensive nightly Ramadan program:

8:30 - Isha prayer

8:45 - Quran recitation

8:55 - Taraaweeh prayer (4 rakaat)

9:10 - Lecture

9:25 - Taraweeh prayer (4 rakaat)

9:40 - Witr prayer

9:45 - Dua

9:50 - Program end

The program is subject to change and may go on longer. If you do not plan to stay for the entire program, please park your cars outside as we will not be asking people to move their cars.

As a reminder please be mindful of our neighbors when parking in the residential area surrounding the Masjid. Please do not park illegally and do not block our neighbors' driveways.

Due to the ongoing repairs and improvements on the property, we will be unable to host communal iftaars in the Masjid this year.

Please be advised that the dates sold at Costco are a product of Israel. If you have already mistakenly purchased them, they will be accepted as a return.

As we embark on this month-long spiritual journey, let us set our intentions to increase our worship and seek closeness to Allah. May our hearts be filled with gratitude, humility, and compassion as so many of our brothers and sisters around the world will struggle to meet the basic needs that we freely enjoy.

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Ramadan filled with peace, blessings, and spiritual abundance.

Warm regards,

MAH Executive Committee

Asalaamu Alaikum,

We are writing to remind you that the Solidarity March for Palestine is this Sunday, January 28 beginning at 12PM from the Waikiki entrance of Ala Moana Beach Park, along the intersection of Ala Moana Boulevard and Atkinson Drive, to Kapiolani Park (route below).

Please arrive no later than 11AM. The program will continue after the march at the Kapiolani Park Bandstand with the above schedule. A shuttle service will begin at 5PM to return march participants back to their parked cars at Ala Moana Beach Park.

We encourage you to wear your "Ku Kia'i Palestina" (Defenders of Palestine)T-shirts along with us during the march. For those of you who wish to purchase one for $20, please use the PayPal link on our website and we will give you your shirt on Sunday. 100% of the proceeds will go to humanitarian relief in Palestine.

Please invite your friends, neighbors, and colleagues. We cannot stress enough the importance of showing out in large numbers to put pressure on our lawmakers to put forward legislation calling for an immediate cease-fire and ease of humanitarian aid into Palestine.

Aditionally, please be mindful to stay with the group and not to engage in any way with any counter protestors. We look forward to marching alongside you in what promises to be the largest Palestine soldarity event in the history of Hawai'i.

Regards,

MAH Executive Committee

Asalaamu Alaikum

We hope this message finds you in the best of health and strongest of iman. We are reaching out to invite you to join a solidarity march for peace in Palestine, where we will stand alongside a dozen local organizations with the shared goal of advocating for a cease-fire and allowing unrestricted humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Date: Sunday, January 28

Gathering Time: 11:00 AM

Location: Waikiki entrance of Ala Moana Beach Park (Intersection of Ala Moana Boulevard and Atkinson Drive)

March Start Time: 12:00 PM

March Route: Along Ala Moana Boulevard and Kalakaua Avenue, concluding at the entrance of Kapiolani Park

The march is estimated to last approximately an hour and a half. Upon reaching the Kapiolani Park Bandstand, the program will continue with inspiring speakers, artistic performances, delicious food vendors, and more as part of a family-friendly event.

This event is a unique opportunity for us to stand together and demonstrate unified support for our oppressed brothers and sisters in Palestine. We urge you to invite your friends, neighbors, and colleagues to join us. We believe the power of our collective voices will be louder than individual ones, and your presence will contribute to the strength of this message.

We sincerely hope to see you there, standing in unity for a cause that transcends borders and embodies the principles of compassion and justice.

Warm regards,

MAH Executive Committee

Asalaamu Alaikum,

We are writing to urgently address the dire situation in Palestine and the unrelenting suffering endured by innocent civilians, half of whom are children, as well as doctors and first responders in all areas of Palestine with the epicenter in Gaza.

The current siege of Gaza has reached unprecedented levels of devastation. The toll on human lives is staggering, with nearly 10,000 Palestinians dead, and over 32,000 wounded and in need of immediate medical attention. Additionally, thousands more remain unaccounted for. We are witnessing relentless attacks on hospitals and refugee camps, leaving us with a sense of urgency to take a stand against these atrocities.

Regrettably, our Senate has not yet introduced a resolution for a ceasefire. Moreover, the recent decision by the US House of Representatives to allocate an additional $14.3 billion in weapons to Israel is deeply troubling. It is unacceptable for our lawmakers to remain silent in the face of what can only be described as an outright genocide.

In response to this crisis, we are organizing a second sign-waving protest to demand an immediate cessation of the atrocities. We call for an end to the bombing of civilian targets, which includes hospitals, churches, schools, mosques, and residential neighborhoods. Additionally, we demand access to necessities such as water, food, medicine, and humanitarian supplies.

The protest will take place on Sunday, November 12 from 3:30PM to 5:30PM at the Waikiki entrance of Ala Moana Beach Park, along the intersection of Ala Moana Boulevard and Atkinson Drive. It is imperative that we show our strength in numbers to compel our representatives to take action. We must demonstrate that we are a significant, united force, unwavering in our support for the Palestinian cause, and unwilling to be disregarded.

If we cannot appeal to the humanity within them, we must appeal to the pragmatic politicians within them.

Please join us, along with your friends, families, and any other concerned parties in this crucial event. Together, we will make a difference and bring attention to the urgent need for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid.

In solidarity and hope,

MAH Executive Committee