As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum / Peace be upon you!
Crescent Moon for the Month of Ramadhân 1446 AH
Saturday, March 1st, 2025, will be the first day of the Holy Month of Ramadhân, 1446 A.H based on various verified sightings of the crescent moon by the naked eye at sunset on Friday, February 28th, 2025 in different regions of North America, including here in the Greater Seattle area.
Captured by a community member earlier today, this beautiful sight of the Ramadhân crescent moon marks the beginning of a sacred journey—one of self-reflection, spiritual growth, and renewed connection with the Divine.
Ramadhân is a time to refocus our hearts, strengthen our bond with God, and deepen our awareness of His presence in our lives. Through fasting, prayer, and reflection, we cultivate gratitude, humility, and a greater reliance on His mercy.
Let this month be a turning point in our spiritual journey. May we emerge as better versions of ourselves—illuminated by the wisdom of the Qur’an, guided by the teachings of Prophet Muhammad and his noble family (peace be upon them), and committed to uplifting those around us.
Yet, our spiritual growth must extend beyond personal devotion. True faith is reflected in our actions. Our sphere of influence reaches far and wide, beginning in our own neighborhoods. As we fast, let us remember those who struggle with hunger and homelessness daily.
Let us embody the values of the Qur’an by volunteering at shelters, supporting food banks, and advocating for policies that uplift the vulnerable. By translating faith into action, we not only transform ourselves but also the communities we belong to.
May this Ramadhân be a source of enlightenment and renewal, drawing us closer to God and inspiring us to be beacons of kindness, compassion, and justice in the world.
Ramadhân Mubarak
Important Islamic Events this Month*:
Ramadhân Mar Occasion
10 Mar 10 Wafat of Bibi Khadija (A) (Year 3 B.H.)
15 Mar 15 Wiladat of Imam Hasan (A) (Year 3 A.H.)
17 Mar 17 The Battle of Badr, (Year 2 A.H.)
Eve of 19 Mar 18 Night of sadness (Year 40 A.H.) Laylat -ul-Qadr Night
Eve of 21 Mar 20 Eve of Shahadat of Imam Ali (A) (Year 40 A.H.)
The Conquest of Mecca, (Year 8 A.H.)
Laylat -ul-Qadr Night
21 Mar 21 Shahadat of Imam Ali (A) (Year 40 A.H.)
Eve of 23 Mar 22 Laylat -ul-Qadr Night
Daily programs for Ramadhân commenced on Friday February 28th, 2025 and include daily Qur'anic recitation, Ramadhân reflection, prayers and duas.
Light iftar will be served on weekdays starting February 28th, and a full buffet iftar on Fridays, Saturdays and the nights of Qadr starting March 1st, 2025.
These programs are designed to help us connect with Allah (SWT) and each other in a meaningful way.
May Allah accept our worship and grant us His mercy and forgiveness. Ameen.
We ask God, the Most High, to accept your fasting, grant success in performing good deeds, and to hasten the Return of Our Master, Imam Mahdi (p).
Ramadhân Mubarak!
Daily Ramadhân Schedule before March 9. 2025
On-line Qur'an Circle in English (TBD depends on volunteers to lead)
6:00 PM Ramadhân Duas
7:30 PM* Ramadhân Professional Speaker Series
8:30 PM* The Seed Collective Activities (Book Nook/Guild of Games)
Daily Ramadhân Schedule after March 9. 2025
On-line Qur'an Circle in English (TBD depends on volunteers to lead)
7:00 PM Ramadhân Duas
8:30 PM* Ramadhân Professional Speaker Series
9:30 PM* The Seed Collective Activities (Book Nook/Guild of Games)
*Ramadhân Professional Speaker Series and The Seed Collective Activities are scheduled for Fridays and Saturdays only starting March 1st, 2025.
Please use links above or refer to home page for detailed timings and online links for our daily Qur'an Online sessions.
Daily in-person Ramadhân program will be broadcast live at: http://live/iman-wa.org.
Programs to commemorate wafats and celebrate wiladats as well as a'amaal programs for the nights of qadr will be posted as special events in due course.
A variety of programs and activities will be organized for all age groups.
Special event links will be created and provide further details.
To help plan these sessions the number of participants need to be known ahead of time and therefore require registration. Please register as requested on event pages.
A Time of Reflection, Growth, Devotion, Community, and Service
The holy month of Ramadhân is a time of fasting, prayer, reflection, spiritual growth, community, and service—a sacred tradition observed by Muslims worldwide. This year, 1446 AH (2025 AD), we continue this timeless practice as it was prescribed for believers before us.
Fasting in Ramadhân is more than abstaining from food and drink from dawn to sunset; it is a means of cultivating mindfulness of God (taqwa). It offers an opportunity to strengthen our faith, purify our hearts, and deepen our understanding of Islam. As we experience hunger and thirst, we are reminded of our dependence on God for sustenance and our duty to care for those in need.
The Qur'an states:
"You who believe, fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may be mindful of God." (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:183)
This verse underscores fasting as a spiritual discipline, uniting us with past generations of believers who undertook this journey of self-restraint and devotion.
Ramadhân is also the month of divine revelation. It was in this blessed month that the Qur'an was revealed as a guide for humanity:
"It was in the month of Ramadhân that the Qur'an was revealed as guidance for mankind, clear messages giving guidance and distinguishing between right and wrong." (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:185)
The Qur'an serves as a source of wisdom for all aspects of life, helping us distinguish between right and wrong. During Ramadhân, Muslims make a special effort to read, reflect, and act upon its teachings. Many strive to complete the recitation of the entire Qur'an, finding within its verses inspiration and guidance.
Embodying the Essence of Ramadhân
As we embark on this sacred journey, let us strive to:
Deepen our faith through fasting, prayer, and reflection.
Strengthen our community by coming together in worship and support.
Extend our hands in charity, remembering those in need.
Seek guidance and renewal through the Qur'an, committing to its teachings in all aspects of life.
Opportunities to Give Back
The blessed month of Ramadhân is an opportunity to contribute your time, donations, and talents to make this month truly special for yourself and those around you.
Volunteer Opportunities
Give a few hours of your time! Whether it’s for one night or multiple nights, your help is greatly appreciated.
IMAN will host 11 catered iftar dinners, and we need volunteers to:
Organize and host a kids' program
Assist with hospitality (iftar setup, cleanup, ushering, and hall monitoring)
Signing up is simple, and a team member will connect with you to coordinate based on your schedule. Volunteering is a great opportunity to meet others at IMAN and give back through a few hours of service.
➡ Volunteer to host a kids' program: https://signup.com/go/ZyibMwk
➡ Volunteer to help with hospitality: https://signup.com/go/zuEFsmH
Students can receive certificates for community service hours.
Iftar Donations
IMAN Center provides iftar daily during Ramadhân through your generous contributions.
Takeaway iftar is provided Sunday–Thursday.
Catered meals are served on Fridays, Saturdays, and the eves of the 19th, 21st and 23rd of Ramadhân.
To sponsor or donate towards catered and/or takeaway meals, please contact Sister Kaniz Khaki via WhatsApp or email hospitality@iman-wa.org.
May this Ramadhân bring you peace, spiritual growth, and countless blessings.
Jazakum Allahu Khairan – Ramadhân Mubarak!
Children's program
For children 10 and younger, we will be offering an enriching experience this Ramadhân inshaAllah. Every Friday, Saturday, and on the nights of Qadr you can sign-in your children at the south hall an hour before maghrib time. They will learn teachings from the Quran and the Ahlul-bayt through stories, activities, and crafts. Parents should sign their children out at maghrib time.
For children who are unable to accompany their parents in the prayer hall, there will be a salaat class at maghrib time (on Saturdays only). Please take advantage of this opportunity to encourage your children to learn the basics of salaat.
For children ages 11 to 14, we have designed a unique and fulfilling experience this Ramadan. They will be taking part in various commiunity service activities as well as hands-on health and wellness educational series. These sessions will take place in the south hall, begin right after iftar and take about 30 min.
Qur'an Conference
لِكُلِّ شَيْءٍ رَبِيعٌ،
وَرَبِيعُ القُرْآنِ شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ.
Everything has a spring
and the spring of Qur'an is month of Ramadhân (Imam Baqir a.s.)
IMAN Sunday school teachers, parents, and Parent Liaison team, with support from the IMAN Programs Committee, are collaborating to organize a Qur'an Conference during on March 23rd, 2025. Those interested in volunteering for this conference are encouraged to reach out to the School Committee and Parent Liaisons for further information.
For registration please visit: Qur'an Conference, Ramadhân 1446 AH.
Sustaining Our Spiritually Vibrant Community
The IMAN Community’s generosity is the foundation of our growing, spiritually vibrant, and caring congregation here in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
As the blessed month of Ramadhân approaches, it is a time of reflection, devotion, and giving. This sacred month brings opportunities to support our community—through operational funding, sponsoring iftars, and helping those in need.
Your generous donations will help sponsor iftar dinners and support those facing hardship.
Donations can be made via:
Check – Payable to IMAN Center, 515 State St S, Kirkland, WA 98033.
Zelle – Send to accounts@iman-wa.org (no fees incurred).
Credit Card or PayPal – Click: Donate (fees may apply).
Let us open up our hearts and pockets to derive make the most of blessings that Allah SWT has bestowed upon us in this blessed month of Ramadhân!
Donating via check or Zelle incurs no fees, ensuring every dollar goes further in service of our community.
Let us open our hearts and give generously to make the most of Allah’s blessings in this sacred month.
Counting on your continued generosity—may your kindness be rewarded abundantly!
Supporting vulnerable in Africa, Gaza, Lebanon, and Iraq
Development and Relief Foundation ("DRF") is seeking contributions to support Ramadhân food and Iftar programs, reaching the most vulnerable in Africa, Gaza, Lebanon, and Iraq—regions where hunger and hardship have intensified due to ongoing crises.
Your generosity will make a profound difference, providing essential sustenance to families who might otherwise go without, bringing them comfort and relief during this sacred month.
Donations can be made by check to IMAN or via Zelle to accounts@iman-wa.org. Please indicate "Ramadhân Relief" in the memo.
May your kindness be rewarded abundantly.
Inspiration from Gaza
مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُ! ٱلْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ! سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ!
On January 24th, 2025, Gazans held their first Friday prayer at Al-Omari Mosque in Gaza City after the ceasefire. The 1,500-year-old mosque has been heavily damaged by Israeli bombardment.
Please keep the innocent suffering people in your thoughts and prayers as we hope for peace and prosperity for all those under oppression and their neighbors. Aameen.
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِذَا نُودِيَ لِلصَّلَاةِ مِن يَوْمِ الْجُمُعَةِ فَاسْعَوْا إِلَىٰ ذِكْرِ اللَّهِ وَذَرُوا الْبَيْعَ ۚ ذَٰلِكُمْ خَيْرٌ لَّكُمْ إِن كُنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ
Believers! When the call to prayer is made on the day of congregation, hurry towards the reminder of God and leave off your trading––that is better for you, if only you knew–– [Q 62:9]
ثُمَّ لَتُسْأَلُنَّ يَوْمَئِذٍ عَنِ النَّعِيمِ
On that Day, you will be asked about your pleasures. [Q:102:8]
IMAN Center Daily Congregational Salaat
Fostering greater participation in prayer times is a meaningful effort to build a stronger sense of unity and spiritual connection within our community. In response to our call for solutions, Br. Mohamed Reza Khalili Shoja has developed an innovative application to help us organize Salaat-ul-Jamaat more efficiently.
We invite everyone to join the IMAN Center Daily Salaat initiative by connecting through the provided WhatsApp bot link. Together, let us support this effort to establish regular daily congregational prayers for Dhuhr and Maghrib at IMAN.
Our congregation attendance scorecard for January/February 2025 is appended below.
Ramadhân Professional Speaker Series
Inshallah during the upcoming blessed month we hope to feature an engaging talk on variety of thought-provoking topics each Friday and Saturday after Iftar dinner.
Our goal for these presentations is to create an atmosphere of enlightenment and inspiration, where members of our community can come together to learn, reflect, and grow. We believe that by harnessing the collective knowledge and experiences of our community, we can cultivate a deeper sense of connection and understanding among us all.
We invite all of you to help us plan these inspirational presentations. These presentations, each lasting approximately 20 minutes, will offer a unique opportunity for individuals within our community to share their expertise and insights on a variety of thought-provoking topics.
We welcome proposals on any topic that you feel passionate about and believe would inspire and enrich our community.
If you are interested in presenting or have any questions, please reach out to us at programs@iman-wa.org.
We are eager to hear from as many of you as possible and look forward to a month filled with enlightening discussions and meaningful connections.
Thank you for your continued support and participation in our community initiatives.
The Seed Collective Activities
The Book Nook- The new book club aims to expand knowledge about Islamic topics. It will involve reading books and engaging in group activities that encourage reflection.
The Guild of Games- In the spirit of Ramadhân, the Guild of Games brings communities together through traditional and modern board games, card games, and cultural games, fostering connection and joy during this holy month.
IMAN Center Etiquette Guidelines
The IMAN Hospitality Committee has developed the following guidelines to help ensure that our gatherings at IMAN are safe, respectful, joyful, and enriching for all—both young and old.
All attendees are kindly requested to review these guidelines and cooperate accordingly.
These guidelines are a work in progress, evolving based on past experiences. We welcome your feedback and suggestions at hospitality@iman-wa.org.
General Guidelines:
Show respect to everyone by following proper masjid etiquette and manners.
Follow the program schedule and remain in designated areas to maintain focus and organization.
Attend the main programs (for both adults and children) to ensure meaningful participation.
Children under 13 must always remain with their parents. If found alone and not in a program, parents will be asked to stay with them.
Children 13 and older must stay within their assigned programs and follow guidelines.
Masjid Arrival:
Arrive on time to prevent disruptions.
Park respectfully and avoid blocking neighbors’ driveways.
Remove shoes and place them neatly in the designated cabinets. Double up shoe placements to accommodate limited space.
Prayer Etiquette:
Join the congregational prayer promptly and ensure rows are filled without gaps.
Maintain complete silence during the khutbah (sermon) and prayers.
Remain seated until all prayers and supplications (duas) are completed.
Dinner Guidelines:
Follow the serving line patiently and be mindful of others.
Eat only in designated areas:
Men: South Room
Women: Center Room
Dispose of trash properly and help keep the masjid clean.
Only designated staff and volunteers are allowed in the kitchen.
Allow elders and families with young children to be served first.
Main Program Etiquette:
Sit respectfully and avoid side conversations during the program.
Keep children with you to prevent disruptions.
Give full attention to the speaker and participate actively.
Exiting the Masjid:
Leave quietly to respect neighbors and the surrounding community.
Avoid loud gatherings outside the masjid.
Clean up your area before leaving.
Islamic Resource Corner
Al-Kisa Foundation has created a central and accessible location for Islamic resources, in particular educational resources, for the benefit of teachers, students, educators, parents, knowledge-seekers, and sharers.
Islamic Resource Corner www.islamicresourcecorner.com is an interactive resource sharing platform for all knowledge seekers and educators.
The organization is inviting contributors to share resources to grow together.
To sign up as a contributor, all you need to do is create an account, and upload your resource. Islamic Resource Corner has a mission team that will assist and review for authenticity and then your resource will appear live on the website for others to download.
Let’s Fall in Love with Kirkland—Together!
Kirkland Community Foundation is inviting members of our community to share Kirkland's future. Do you love Kirkland? Do you have ideas to make it even better?
The Kirkland Community Foundation is excited to host For the Love of Kirkland, a powerful event facilitated by author Peter Kageyama, designed to deepen connections between residents, businesses, leaders, and the place we call home. Drawing inspiration from Peter’s books—For the Love of Cities, Love Where You Live, and The Emotional Infrastructure of Places—this interactive workshop highlights the profound social, health, and economic benefits of fostering a love for our community.
Event Details
📅 Date: April 10, 2025
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Lake Washington High School Commons
🔗 Register Now. - Space is limited
This will be Peter’s second visit to Kirkland. His first, in 2018, sparked incredible resident-led projects, including the Cross Kirkland Corridor Celebration. Now, the Kirkland Community Foundation is reigniting that energy to activate our city’s residents, businesses, and community leaders as co-creators. Together, we’ll think creatively about enhancing Kirkland’s vibrancy, cultivating pride, and building a more engaged, connected community.
This is an opportunity to help inspire, engage, and empower Kirkland!
Sunday School
To Be Updated Later
Social Services
Monthly community dinners IMAN hosts with St. John’s are a great opportunity to serve. Those interested to help, please contact Br. Abbas Kazmi or send mail to socialservices@iman-wa.org.
Sr. Sidra Naqvi continues to coordinate meals every other Sunday to the Seattle Tent City. Several spots have been reserved to provide future meals at shelters. If you are interested in helping, please contact Sister Sidra Naqvi (425) 273 1463 or e-mail iman@iman-wa.org.
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