IMANews: Jumādā al-ākhirah 1448 AH

The Crescent Moon of the Month of Jumādā al-ākhirah 1448 AH

There were no verified reports of the crescent moon being sighted at sunset on Tuesday, November 10th, 2026, in any area that would be applicable to us here in the Greater Seattle area.

Therefore, Thursday, November 12th, 2026 is the first day of Jumādā al-ākhirah, 1448 A.H.

We ask God, the Most High, for success in performing good deeds. We also pray for the swift return of Our Master, Imam Mahdi (ʿa), and for an end to the current conflicts around the world.

DATES AT A GLANCE

Important Islamic Events this Month:

Please refer to https://iman-wa.org for programs at IMAN. Details on special events can be found at: https://iman-wa.org/events.

Sūrat Hūd: Steadfastness, Justice, and Trust in Allah

Alhamdulillah, our daily Qur’an Study Circle has completed its deliberations on Sūrat Hūd, the 11th chapter of the Qur’an.

It is narrated that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “Sūrat Hūd has made me grey.” Many scholars connect this to a single command within it: “So remain steadfast, as you have been commanded” (11:112). That command is the heart of the sūrah.

Revealed in Makkah, the sūrah addresses the rejection of divine guidance, the arrogance of powerful communities, and the certainty of accountability before Allah. Its central question is:

When faith is tested and the outcome remains unseen, will we remain steadfast in the truth?

Through the accounts of earlier prophets, the sūrah shows that the struggle between truth and falsehood is not new. Nūḥ (ʿa) persevered through centuries of rejection, and even his own son turned away, a reminder that faith is not inherited. Hūd (ʿa) confronted the arrogance of the powerful people of ʿĀd. Ṣāliḥ (ʿa) called the people of Thamūd to recognize Allah’s signs. Ibrāhīm (ʿa) exemplified hospitality, trust, and hope in Allah’s mercy. The accounts of Lūṭ (ʿa), Shuʿayb (ʿa), and Mūsā (ʿa) expose the consequences of collective wrongdoing, exploitation, and the abuse of power. Again and again, people rejected guidance not for lack of evidence, but out of pride, worldly interest, and a false sense of security.

A major theme is that faith and moral responsibility are inseparable. Shuʿayb (ʿa) challenged the people of Madyan over dishonest trade and the violation of others’ rights, making clear that worship of Allah must shape how we conduct business, keep commitments, and treat others. A community’s prosperity and power cannot compensate for injustice or corruption.

Steadfastness, as the sūrah describes it, is not simply enduring hardship. It means remaining faithful to divine guidance, resisting the temptation to compromise, upholding justice, and continuing to do what is right even when recognition or success is absent. The sūrah ties this steadfastness to prayer, patience, righteous action, and the duty to stand against corruption (11:114–116).

In the broader Qur’anic sequence, Sūrat Yūnus called us to recognize Allah’s signs and respond with faith. Sūrat Hūd asks whether that faith will hold firm when tested, moving us from recognizing the truth to standing by it.

Key Reflection: Faith is not measured only by what we believe when the path is easy, but by how steadfastly we uphold the truth when it is tested. Our responsibility is to remain faithful to Allah’s guidance, act justly, resist wrongdoing, and persevere with patience, trusting that all affairs ultimately return to Him.

Community members are encouraged to join the daily Qur’an Study Circle and benefit from the reflections shared each day.

A Call to Gratitude — and a Call to Gather

As the nation gathers around tables for Thanksgiving later this month, we as Muslims are presented with a unique and precious opportunity. While this holiday is often associated with turkey, travel, and tradition, it also opens a window for deep spiritual reflection.

It invites us to remember Shukr — the gratitude that animates our faith and humbles our hearts before the One who sustains us.

It invites us to honor Memory — the stories that rarely make it into America’s mainstream narratives: enslaved African Muslims such as the scholar Omar ibn Said, who wrote his life story in Arabic in the Carolinas, along with the immigrant laborers, scholars, activists, and families whose resilience and dignity helped build this nation.

And it invites us to embrace the American Muslim Experience — a living story of perseverance, contribution, and moral striving that continues to shape our communities and our country.

Seen through this lens, Thanksgiving becomes more than a holiday. It becomes a call — a call to gratitude, a call to justice, a call to belonging.

At IMAN, we believe one of the most powerful expressions of that gratitude and belonging is gathering for daily congregational prayer. Prayer in jamāʿah is not simply a ritual; it is a statement of who we are. It is the spiritual architecture that holds our community together, where we remember Allah collectively, support one another, and cultivate the unity that our faith commands and our times require.

As Thanksgiving approaches, we warmly invite you to join us, stand with us, and help strengthen our daily congregational prayers at IMAN. Your presence matters. Your footsteps to the masjid are witnessed. Your participation builds a legacy your children and grandchildren will inherit.

As we strive together to improve our routines and uplift our community in the days, months, and years ahead, may we aspire to the station of Amir al-Muʾminin, Imam ʿAli (ʿa), who, when struck in the miḥrāb of the Masjid of Kufa, declared:

فُزْتُ وَرَبِّ الْكَعْبَةِ

“By the Lord of the Kaʿbah, I have succeeded.”

May we one day be able to say the same, even in one small dimension of our spiritual lives. May our gratitude lead to action, our remembrance lead to unity, and our unity lead us all closer to Allah.

For October / November 2026 daily prayer attendance click here.

2026 IMAN Annual General Meeting

The 2026 IMAN Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held at the IMAN Center on Saturday, December 5th, 2026, at 5:30 PM, following Maghribain prayers.

We warmly encourage all IMAN members to attend as we continue our collective efforts to foster a spiritually vibrant, caring, and engaged community here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.

Agenda:

• • Review and Approval of 2025 AGM Minutes
  • Matters Arising from 2025 AGM Minutes
  • Review of 2026 Annual Report of Activities, with Recommendations for 2027
  • Review of 2025/2026 Finances and Proposed Budget for 2026/2027
  • Nominations for the 2027 Executive Committee
  • Any Other Business

Executive Committee Nominations:

IMAN members are invited to submit nominations for the following Executive Committee positions by Monday, November 30th, 2026:

• • President
  • Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Joint Secretary
  • Treasurer

Nominations can be emailed to secretary@iman-wa.org or iman@iman-wa.org.

Eligibility Criteria for Executive Committee Positions:

• • Must be a member in good standing
  • Must have been an IMAN member for at least one year
  • Must reside in the Greater Seattle area
  • Must have served on one of IMAN’s sub-committees for at least one year

To ensure eligibility to nominate and vote, we ask all members to confirm that their membership dues are up to date. Please email treasurer@iman-wa.org to verify or update your membership status.

We look forward to seeing you at the AGM on Saturday, December 5th, 2026, at 5:30 PM.

Sunday School

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Community Dinners: Serving Together

Monthly dinners that IMAN hosts with St. John’s present opportunities to contribute to serving those in need and displaced individuals.

If you are interested in helping organize future monthly community dinners, please contact Br. Abbas Kazmi or send an email to socialservices@iman-wa.org.

Meals at Homeless Shelters: A Call to Action

Sister Sidra has reserved several spots to provide meals to the needy at homeless shelters. If you are interested in helping, please contact Sister Sidra Naqvi at (425) 273-1463 or e-mail socialservices@iman-wa.org.