With A-Level results released, the University of Warwick Islamic Society congratulates and welcomes all students who have been offered a place to study at Warwick. Alhamdulillah!! You made it!! .

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(PEACE BE UPON YOU)

WHAT IS THE ISOC?
Our ISoc – or Islamic Society – is one of the most active societies on campus, catering for a population of nearly 500 Muslims. We as an ISoc strive to establish an Islamic environment that fosters the growth of sister and brotherhood, and endeavours to be a source of help, guidance and friendship throughout the year. We do this by working hard to provide a range of services and organise a rich variety of events for Muslims and non-Muslims alike.

SOCIETY OF THE YEAR
When we promise to deliver, we really do mean it. This has been most amply demonstrated when this year Islamic Society was voted as the Best Society of the Year Award 2009 of Warwick University; competing with over 220 other societies on campus.

WHAT DOES THE ISOC DO?
Islamic talks by the likes of Hamza Adreas Tzortzis, Shabbir Ally and Yahya Ibrahim, Eid dinners, free Iftaars, Jummah prayers, Halal Food trips, brothers’ football, interview skills workshops…the list goes on! These are just a few of the events that were organised by the ISoc last year… and insha’Allah, we have many bigger & better things planned for this year!

WHO RUNS THE ISOC?
The ISoc is ultimately run by the members, for the members. We have an elected executive committee (or more infamously known as ‘The Exec’)

We hope that all of you are fine. Below are some important updates:

(1) Alhamdulillah Ramadan is almost here and as promised inshaAllah ISOC will be having free iftars each day in the Prayer Hall and taraweeh prayers will be offered after isha prayers. You are most welcome to join and assist us.

(2) There will be painting work in the Prayer Hall on Monday, 9th August starting from 9:00 am. We need volunteers (5-6 people), and if you are free please assist us inshaAllah.

(3) The flood crisis in Pakistan has become bad to worse (affecting 12 million people) and the forecast of more rains has added to the woes of the people affected. We continue our aid appeal and pursue you to spread the word. Donation can be made online at Warwick ISoc JustGiving page: http://www.justgiving.com/Warwick-ISoc-Pakflood and again next Friday we will have charity drive for this cause.

We wish you a happy Ramadan and pray to Allah Almighty to shower us with His blessings in this blessed month.

Wassalamualaikum,

Your ISOC

Assalamualaikum

ISoc would like to wish you all the best for the forthcoming exams. May Allah grant success to all of us InsyaAllah. Below is a beautiful du’a which will help you to overcome the challenge of exams iA:

“Rabbi Yassir wa la Tu’assir”

(O our Lord, make things easier for me and do not make things difficult for me)

Updates:

1) Tuesday: Tajweed class 5:00-6:00 pm at Prayer Hall.

2) Friday:

Brothers Football  3:00-4:30 pm at Astro Pitch 2

Sisters Swimming 3:00-4:00 pm at Main Sports Centre

(2.10 Without Sports Centre Membership)

Bittawfiq Wannajah to all.

Regards,

Your ISoc.

Source for this dua subsection: Fiqh-us-Sunnah, volume 4, no 128

1. Ibn ‘Abbas reported, “The Prophet, peace be upon him, at times of sorrow and grief used to supplicate, La ilaha illa Allah Al-’Azim, Al-’Alim, la ilaha illa Allah, Rabbul ‘arshil ‘Azim, la ilaha illa Allahu, Rabbus-Samawati wa rabbul ardi wa rabbul ‘arshi karim (There is no god but Allah, the Mighty, the Forbearing, there is no god but Allah, the Lord of the mighty throne, there is no god but Allah, the Lord of the heavens and the earth, and the Lord of the throne of honor)’.”
Source: Bukhari and Muslim.

2. Anas said that when the Prophet, peace be upon him, was faced with a serious difficulty, he would always supplicate, “Ya Hayyu, ya Qayyumu, bi-rahmatika astaghithu (O the Living, O the Eternal, I seek help in Your grace).
Source: Tirmidhi

3. Abu Hurairah reported that whenever the Prophet, peace be upon him, was faced with a serious difficulty, he would raise his head to the sky and supplicate, “Subhan-Allah al-’Azim (glory be to Allah, the Mighty).” And when he implored seriously and strongly, he would say “Ya Hayyu, Ya Qayyum (O the Living, the Eternal One).”
Source: Tirmidhi

4. Abu Bakrah reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said, “The supplications of distress are, ‘Allahumma rahmataka arju, fala takilni ila nafsi tarfata ‘ain, wa aslah li sha’ni kullahu, la ilaha illa anta (O Allah, I hope for Your mercy, so give me not over to my self even for as little as wink of an eye, and set right all my affairs, there is no god but You).”
Source: Abu Daw’ud

5. Asma, daughter of ‘Amais, reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, asked her, “Shall I tell you words that you may say in times of pain or distress. These are, ‘Allah, Allah, Rabbi la ushriku bihi shai’an (Allah, Allah, my Lord, I associate none with Him).” Another narration says that these words should be said seven times.
Source: Abu Daw’ud

6. Sa’d ibn Waqas reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said, “The supplication made by the Companion of the Fish (Prophet Yunus) in the belly of the fish was, ‘La ilaha illa anta, subhanaka, inni kuntu minaz-zalimin (there is no god but You, You are far exalted and above all weaknesses, and I was indeed the wrongdoer)’. If any Muslim supplicates in these words, his supplication will be accepted.” In another report we read, “I know words that will cause Allah to remove one’s distress. These are the words (of supplication) of my brother Yunus, peace be upon him,”
Source: Tirmidhi

7. Ibn Mas’ud reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said, “If any servant of Allah afflicted with distress or grief makes this supplication, his supplication will be accepted: ‘O Allah, I am Your servant, son of Your servant, son of your maidservant. My forehead is in Your hand. Your command conceming me prevails, and Your decision concerning me is just. I call upon You by every one of the beautiful names by which You have described Yourself, or which You have revealed in Your book, or have taught anyone of Your creatures, or which You have chosen to keep in the knowledge of the unseen with You, to make the Qur’an the delight of my heart, the light of my breast, and remover of my griefs, sorrows, and afflictions‘.” A supplication in these words will be answered. Allah will remove one’s affliction and replace it with joy and happiness.
Source: Reported by Ahmad and Ibn Hibban

8. Anas reported that the Prophet, peace be upon him, used to supplicate, “O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy, and you alone can turn a difficulty into ease.” (Ibn As-sinni)

Source: Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 4, #131

9. Allah’s Apostle used to say at the time of difficulty, “None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the Majestic, the Most Forbearing. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the Lord of the Tremendous Throne. None has the right to be worshipped but Allah, the Lord of the Heavens and the Lord of the Honourable Throne.”

Source: narrated by Ibn Abbas in Sahih Bukhari, volume 9, #526.