Last 10 Nights of Ramadan
As’salaamu Alaikum / Peace be upon you

The last ten nights (Ashara) of Ramadan are upon us. We will start our Qiyam-ul-Lail program on 21st night of Ramadan on Thursday, April 21, 2022.

'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that when the last ten nights began Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) kept awake at night (for prayer and devotion), wakened his family, and prepared himself to observe prayer (with more vigor). (Reference: Sahih Muslim 1174, Book 14, Hadith 8).

'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Search for the Night of Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan." (Reference: Sahih Bukhari 2017, Book 32, Hadith 4).

Abu Huraira (Allah be pleased with him) reported The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Whoever fasted the month of Ramadan out of sincere Faith (i.e., belief) and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his past sins will be forgiven, and whoever stood for the prayers in the night of Qadr out of sincere Faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven." (Reference Sahih Bukhari 2014, Book 32, Hadith 1).

The last ten days and nights should be observed with great spirit and enthusiasm. We are very fortunate to receive and welcome the holy month of Ramadan this year, and we should collect all the riches and rewards that come with it.

This newsletter contains important information about Taraweeh and Khatam Quran schedule, Qiyam-ul-Lail and Zakat/Zakat-al-Fitr distribution at MAPS.
Guest Hafiz and Qari Sh. AbdelKarim Edgouch
Sh. AbdelKarim Edgouch will be with us for 7 nights from April 21 to April 27 i.e., the 21st to 27th nights of Ramadan. We are very happy to have him back with us after a gap of two years, Alhamdulillah.
Taraweeh Schedule
* MAPS Fundraising on Wednesday, April 27 
** External Orgs Fundraising on Thursday, April 28 
Qiyam-ul-Lail 
We will Insha’Allah begin Qiyam (Tahajjud prayers in congregation) on April 21, Thursday after Taraweeh (i.e., April 22, Friday early morning). Qiyam starts at 2:15 am every night. We will limit our  Qiyam  to an hour. Qiyam will continue until April 30 (Saturday).

The full schedule of Qiyam-ul-Layl for the last 10 nights is provided below. 
Khatam-ul-Quran
Khatam-ul-Quran dua is scheduled for Friday, April 29, Insha’Allah during Taraweeh. 
Suhoor
MAPS  will provide basic Suhoor items during the last 10 nights. Since we will have limited time for Fajr, please help staff and volunteers by cleaning up after yourselves after Suhoor so we can start Fajr on time, Insha’Allah.
Itekaf
It's highly recommended to do Itekaf in the last 10 days of Ramadan, as reported in a number of hadith of the Prophet SAW. 

'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported The Prophet (ﷺ) used to practice I`tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan till he died and then his wives used to practice I`tikaf after him. (Sahih Bukhari 2026, Book 33, Hadith 2). 

Itekaf is one of the major Sunnah of Prophet (ﷺ). Every Muslim must try observing it if there is a chance.

Itekaf begins on Thursday, April 21, 2022. Registration is required for Itekaf at MAPS. We have limited spots, and we won’t be able to accommodate you without registration.

Register for Itekaf here.
Zakat-al-Fitr/Fidyah
Don't forget to fulfill your  Zakat  obligations.  Zakat-al-Fitr is $15 per person of the family. 
 
  1. Pay online  on MAPS website: http://bit.ly/mapsgive 
  2. Pay via Zelle to donations@mapsredmond.org AND include Zakat-al-Fitr in the note 
  3. Pay via Kiosks in the Masjid hallways 
  4. Pay in person via collection boxes 
  
Please send your Zakat, Zakat-al-Fitr, and Fidyah donations to MAPS by Saturday, April 30 so that we can disburse them to needy local families in time for Eid, Insha’Allah. 
 
JazakumAllahu Khairan,

May you and your families have a blessed Ramadan!

Wasalaam, 
Aamer Mohammed 
MAPS Religious Affairs 
(On behalf of MAPS Ramadan Committee)