Two Arabic classes starting in September inshallah. One for beginner level *(in-person with an online option)* and one for an intermediate level *(online)*.
*Beginner Level:* In Person with an online option 33 Bishops Curve Saturdays 9-11am Ages 16+ geared for reverts and beginners at a starting level Starts Saturday September 7 Fee: $110 per semester
Assalam Alaikum Dear Brothers and Sisters and Eid Mubarak. May Allah accept your extra ibadat in the first 10 days of the month of DhuElHijja. Eid will be on Sunday 6/16/2024 insha’Allah. Fasting the day of Arafat (Satrday) is highly recommended as well as fasting any number of the first 10 days of this month.
Eid Prayer – Sunday 6/16/2024
Alhamdulillah, due to our growing community, we will insha’Allah have 3 groups at Berlin Masjid in order to accommodate all. The schedule will be as follows:
First Group: Takbeer starting at 7 am, Salat at 7:30 am sharp Second Group: Takbeer starting at 9 am, Salat at 9:30 am sharp Third Group: Takbeer starting at 10:30 am, Salat at 11:00 am sharp
Zabiha/Qurbani Udhya Reminder
May Allah accept your udhya should you decide to perform one. If you would like to distribute meat to the needy through the masjid, we are accepting meat donations during the times of Fajr/Maghrib/Isha only. In order to make sure the meat stays in good condition, please do not bring it during any other time. Ensure that there is someone to receive it from you and refrigerate/freeze it. Do NOT leave it unattended.
Eid FunDay– Sunday 6/23/2024 (rain day Saturday 6/29/2024)
FunDay and Summer Kickoff Community BBQ and Potluck is on Sunday 6/23/2024 insha’Allah (rain date 6/29/2024) 2-5:30pm. There will be bouncy houses, raffles, games for kids, BBQ and more. Please use this link to sign up to bring a dish
Sunday School Graduation was this Sunday 6/2/2023 during Sunday school hours for all classes. Graduation Video
Make sure not to miss Sunday School Registration for Academic year 2024-2025. Classes are filling up fast. Link to Register.
FunDay and Summer Kickoff Community BBQ and Potluck is on Sunday 6/23/2024 insha’Allah (rain date 6/29/2024) 2-5:30pm. There will be bouncy houses, raffles, games for kids, BBQ and more. Please use this link to sign up to bring a dish
Islamic Summer Camp starts July 8 through August 8th for children age 8-16. Packed with didactics, lessons and fun activities, make sure not to miss this opportunity for your children. Camp fee is $250 per child (reduced for additional children). To REGISTER. If you have any question, reach out to Sr. Ghoufran 860-656-8632
If you would like to join our summer camp as staff and/or volunteer, please see the flyer for information. If you have any question, reach out to Sr. Ghoufran 860-656-8632
We are happy to offer 2 Arabic classes starting this month. One for beginner level (in-person & Online) and one for an intermediate level (online).
Beginner Level: In Person & Online- 33 Bishops Curve Saturdays 9-10:30am Ages 16+ geared for reverts at a starting level Starts Saturday June 8 Fee: $100 per semester (semester) Registration
Intermediate Level: Online Sundays 7-9am Ages 16+ Starts Sunday Jan 9 Fee: $100 per semester Registration
May Allah make them beneficial to our community.
If the fee poses any difficulty to anyone wishing to take the class or if you have any question, please Contact Us
According to the Fiqh Council of North America’s calculation, Eid will be on Wednesday 4/10/2024 insha’Allah. May Allah accept all your Ramadan ibadat and grant you the highest of jannat.
Please make dua’a for and support in anyway you can our brothers and sisters in Palestine as they spend Eid under brutal savage attacks by the Israeli forces. May Allah grant them victory.
Few reminders and announcements:
Zakat-ul-Fitr (Fitrana) Reminder
Please remember to make Zakat-ul-Fitr which is estimated around $12 per person on every member of the family including an unborn child. This is due before salat-ul-Eid. Berlin Mosque is collecting this in a special box (marked distinctly), or you can give it directly to someone in need. You can also make it electronically HERE
Khatm Quran (Completion)
Khatm Quran (completion of recitation) will be on Taraweeh on the 29th night of Ramadan (tonight Sunday 4/7) insha’Allah. Babysitting is provided for children 4+ in Education Building during Taraweeh. Please consider a token of appreciation for Imam Sayed Farghaly’s well-done job in leading Taraweeh this year and place it in the box marked for Imam collection or HERE.
Qyiam – Last 2 Nights
Qyiam will continue for the last 2 nights at 3:15 am followed by a community Suhoor insha’Allah.
Eid Prayer – Wednesday 4/10/2024
Alhamdulillah, due to our growing community, we will insha’Allah have 3 groups at Berlin Masjid in order to accommodate all. The schedule will be as follows:
First Group: Takbeer starting at 7:00 am, Salat at 7:30 am sharp Second Group: Takbeer starting at 9:00 am, Salat at 9:30 am sharp Third Group: Takbeer starting at 10:30 am, Salat at 11:00 am sharp
Eid Mubarak. May Allah accept all your good deeds in siyam, salat, qiyam and sadaqa.
It is hard believe that we have already reached the last 10 nights of this blessed month of Ramadan which start this Saturday. May Allah reward you and accept all your prayers, siyam, dua and charity. Here are some pertinent announcements and events:
Last 10 Nights – Qiyam and Suhour
In the last 10 blessed nights, Imam Sayed Farghaly will lead Qiyam. Salat Tahajjud will start 2 hours before Fajr athan time. This will periodically be preceded by a midnight Halaqa and followed by a Suhour. Sign-up for providing Suhour is HERE.
Masjid Fundraising Event – Saturday March 30
To continue to support the masjid events and expenses, please mark your calendars for the Fundraising Iftar Saturday March 30 starting at 5:30 pm in the masjid lower level insha’Allah and after Isha. To donate online: Fundraiser
Zakat-ul-Fitr (Fitrana) Reminder
Please remember to make Zakat-ul-Fitr which is estimated around $12 per person on every member of the family including an unborn child. This is due before salat-ul-Eid. Berlin Mosque is collecting this in a special box (marked distinctly), or you can give it directly to someone in need. To pay it online, go HERE
Taraweeh and Khatm Quran
Khatm Quran will be during Taraweeh on Sunday the 29th night of Ramadan inshallah. Babysitting is provided for children 4+ in Education Building during Taraweeh.
Weekend Iftar at the Masjid
May Allah reward many members and Muslim restaurant owners who contributed generously to hosting Iftar events, we will be serving iftar each remaining Friday & Saturday. Youth Halaqa will be held at 5 pm before iftar.
Imam Farghaly Fund Collection
May Allah reward Imam Farghaly for leading Taraweeh each night with an amazing recitation. To help support Imam Farghaly and his family, Imam fund collection box is set up during Taraweeh to accept your generous donations for the Imam. For online contribution, please use THIS LINK
We welcome Ramadan on Monday, March 11 insha’Allah. May Allah accept your prayers, siyam, sadaqa and dua. We hope to see you often at Berlin Mosque insha’Allah during our many events supported by our members’ generous donations:
Taraweeh Prayers
Daily after Isha’ starting Sunday, March 10, 2024. Isha Iqama will be 20 minutes after athan. Taraweeh will be lead by Imam Syed Farghali, may Allah reward him. Babysitting area will be in the education building (old mosque building) for children 8 and under accompanied by a parent. Taraweeh will be broadcasted there, Daily khatera will also be given by alternating speakers after the 4th rak’a insha’Allah. Please bring your reusable water bottle to stay hydrated!
Weekend Iftar at the Masjid
May Allah reward many members and Muslim restaurant owners who generously contributed to hosting Iftar events, we will have catered Iftar on the following nights insha’Allah:
Friday 3/15
Friday & Saturday 3/22&23
Friday & Saturday 3/29&30
Friday & Saturday 4/5&6
To contribute to hosting Iftar ($500 per slot), please Click Here
Masjid Fundraising Event – Saturday March 30
To continue to support the masjid events and expenses, please mark your calendars for the Fundraising Iftar Saturday March 30 insha’Allah. Speaker to be announced. To Donate
Last 10 Nights – Qiyam and Suhour
In the last blessed 10 nights, Imam Sayed Farghali will lead Qiyam. This will be preceded by a midnight Halaqa and followed by a Suhour. Sign-up for providing Suhoor will be shared later.
Youth Iftar Events
Youth Iftar will be in the small Front building (boys) and Education building (girls) on the same nights as the adult iftar events.
Quran Competition
For children 7-17. This will be held on Saturday March 23 after Zuhr prayer insha’Allah. Deadline to register is Tuesday March 19. Participants will be tested on any Surah within the level they choose. Registration is Free. For information, registration and participation levels Click Here
Donation Link:
You can also mail a check to IAGH, 1781 Wilbur Cross Hwy, Berlin, CT 06037
Please join our next lecture and potluck event titled “Ramadan Recharge: A spiritual and Practical Prep Workshop” Lecture by visiting Imam Vajid Pathan followed by potluck dinner.For Young Muslim Brothers, this will be followed by a basketball tournament and some other fun activities.
It was narrated that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: “Whoever gives food for a fasting person to break his fast, he will have a reward like theirs, without that detracting from their reward the slightest”. We will be hosting Iftar events on 7 nights in Ramadan insha’Allah. Each night requires iftar sponsorship by several people $500 each. Individuals may sponsor more than one slot. To share the reward (ajr) of these Iftars, please sign up.