MASJID-AR-RAHMAN , 723 Merchant Street, Coatesville, PA 19320
Please note the logistics below: 1. Masjid will remain closed due to the order restricting all types of gatherings and congregations. Please do not go to the Masjid for Eid Salah. 2. Please pray your Eid Salah at home with your family 3. Remember to give your Zakat ul Fitr ($10/- per person) before the Eid Salah. You can donate on-line at www.masjidarrahman.org/donate 4. Eid Khutbah will be live-streamed at 9 am Insha-Allah. https://youtu.be/mMgurw7kvfA
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Alhamdulillah ! We are pleased to share that Our Masjid has been selected for the Best of 2020 Coatesville Award in the Places of Worship Category. Masjid Ar Rahman will be the only place of worship to win in this category for Year 2020. This award is given by a private organization that independently surveys businesses and not-for-profit organizations in Coatesville for distinguished service to the community. May Allah(swt) bless and reward all members and well wishers who have worked diligently to promote goodwill and peace in our community. Lets keep up the good work Insha-Allah each year. The best reward will of course be from Allah(swt) Himself.
There will be no Friday Service on 3/20 and 3/27 Entry code may be changed for Security Reasons Please email info@masjidarrahman.org for any questions or support. This action has been taken to limit the spread of COVID-19 Virus. May Allah(swt) protect us.
Alhamdullilah, our community has been steadily growing since 2004 when we first started operations. We launched the Masjid Extension Project in 2015. We have received Zoning and Planning Commission approvals this year and are working on building bids now. We need your continued support. Our current target is to raise $450,000. The expansion will provide space for conference, child play area, Adult Education Seminars and other group activities. It is going to be a beautiful little Mosque and we need your generous support to make it happen Insha-Allah.
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Link: Masjid Extension Pledge Form.
You can email your pledges to us at info@masjidarrahman.org and we will contact you.
Cash/check donations can also be made at the masjid in person. Checks must be made payable to Masjid Ar Rahman and mailed to address below. All donations will be issued with a receipt. The donations are tax deductible.
Masjid Ar-Rahman 723 Merchant Street Coatesville, PA 19320
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Hajji Br Asad Raza with his two sons Taha and Harris at the Welcoming Hujjaj evening in Masjid Ar Rahman, Coatesville on Saturday, September 7th, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm. Hujjaj 2019 from Coatesville included Br. Mohammed Jamaluddin, his wife and son Hafidh Abraar Jamaluddin and Br. Zahid Wudud. The evening was very well attended. Thanks to all the brothers and sisters who organized the event. May Allah(swt) bless!!
Eid Day Logistics; (Tuesday 6/4/2019) Takbiraath will start 8 am. Eid Salah will be at 8.30 am followed by Khutbah and breakfast/refreshments. We will have moon bounce and slides for Children in the Green area. Brothers will pray in the parking lot outside; Sisters will pray in the Mussalla. Please use street parking as much as possible, especially if you want to leave early. For parking on premise, please come early and follow volunteer instructions. Car pool if possible.
Please mark your calendars for Friday 5/31 when we plan to complete the Quran Recitation Insha-Allah. We will also use the opportunity to raise funds for our Masjid Expansion. Our Goal for this Ramadhan is $50,000. We would like everyone to chip in generously and be among the first to do so. Those Foremost in serving Allah in the Duniya will be Foremost in the race to Jannah in the Aakihra, Insha-Allah. Payments can be sent by check to Masjid Ar Rahman, paid on-line on our website or handed over in person. You can also pledge now and pay in over a period of time.
As-salaamu alikum brothers and sisters ! Please note the likely date for Eid ul Fitr is Tuesday June 4th. We will confirm as we get closer so please stay tuned. Please note the following:
The moon could not be sighted anywhere tonight (5/4/2019) so we will complete 30 days of Shabaan and start Ramadhan from tomorrow evening. Consequently, Taraweeh will start Sunday 5/5/2019 after Isha. Insha-Allah the first day of Fasting will be Monday 5/6. Please note that Isha will be at 9.30 pm followed by Taraweeh. We will be praying 20 rakats Insha-Allah. All are requested to stay for as long as possible and benefit from listening to the Quran in this Holy Month. May Allah(swt) make it easy of one and all to strive in His Path. We will continue our daily iftar program and also weekend family sponsored iftar Insha-Allah. We need volunteers on a daily basis so if you are available, please sign up. Lets make this our best Ramadhan, Insha-Allah.
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Iqama Magazine’ is a Detroit based quarterly publication dedicated to connecting and empowering the Muslim communities of the United States. The magazine carries an article about Masjid Ar Rahman, our community and our activities. The pictures of the chandelier in the article were contributed by our Br. Amer Suhail. You can listen to the interview at the below link. “Reclaiming Our Identity” (Our Podcast)
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Takbiraath will start 8am Eid Salah 8.30 am followed by Khutbah and refreshments
Logistics: 1. Zakat ul Fitr $10/- per person should be paid before Eid Salah. Please help us to collect this early so we can get them out to the needy in our community. 2. Takbiraath will start 8am. Eid Salah will be at 8.30am Insha-Allah. 3. Please come early to ensure parking on premise. Road-side parking will also be available. 4. Moon bounce and slides will be set up for children. Play area will be open from 9am to 3pm. 5. Jummah salah will be at 1.10pm followed by Khutbah. Jummah salah is not mandatory if Eid salah is prayed in congregation. 6. Please follow volunteer directions to make this a smooth and happy day for all !!
We are on the 21st of Rajab today (Georgian 4/7/2018). Insha-Allah the month of Shabaan will start 4/18/2018. By this reckoning, the likely date for Ramadhan appears to be Wednesday, May 16,2018 (Allah Knows Best). Arrangements have been made for Taraweeh Prayers and iftaar dinners at the Masjid. Please stay tuned for further announcements.
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Eid will be on Sunday, June 25. Takbiraath 8.00 am Salah 8.30 am followed by Khutbah and refreshments There will be moon bounce and fun things for children Note: Astronomical moon is reported to have been born 6/24/2017 therefore the first day of Shawwal is 6/25/2017. Moon was sighted in Saudi Arabia. It was not sighted in North America. ISCC and ISGVF declared Eid on Sunday, June 25 based on ISNA’s calculation.
The Odd Nights of Ramadhan will commence Tuesday June 5th Insha-Allah. Arrangements have been made for brothers and sisters to sit in Itekhaf. Dinner and suhur will be served. We will be praying Qiyam al Layl as well during these nights. Sign up sheets will be posted tonight. Please sign up to help us make appropriate arrangements.
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Insha-Allah, Masjid Ar Rahman, Coatesville will start Taraweeh on Wednesday 5/16/2018 as the moon has not been sighted anywhere in Europe, Saudi Arabia, Middle East or Asia tonight. There is no possibility of seeing the moon tonight in the USA, Canada or Mexico. And Allah(swt) knows best.
Most countries of the world are starting Taraweeh tomorrow (Wednesday, 5/16/2018) with first day of fasting on Thursday 5/17/2018. We complete 30 days of Shaban tomorrow. The Month of Ramadhan will come in after Maghreb tomorrow.
We did a quick text poll in the community and 9 out of 10 (90%) agreed to go with sighting of the moon and start Taraweeh tomorrow. Please communicate this update to friends and neighbors in the community.
May Allah(swt) accept our following the Sunnah of the Prophet(saw) and bless us all with a beautiful Ramadhan. Aameen. Happy Ramadhan to all in advance !
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Logistics: Takbeerath 8.00 am Salah 8.30 am followed by Khutbah Refreshments will be served Address: Masjid Ar Rahman, 723 Merchant Street, Coatesville, PA. RSVP 610-653-6627; 610-984-5538
Moon was sited in Saudi Arabia today. We will wait for Maghreb in the USA to confirm but all indications are that Eid will be Sunday, 6/25/2017. Eid day logistics: Takbiraath will start 8 am Eid Salah will start 8.30 am sharp followed by Khutbah and refreshments For any question please call 610-653-6627
Taraweeah prayers started Friday 5/26/2017 after Isha. Hafiz Zuhaib leads Isha and Taraweeah prayers. Please note Isha timing on this web-site. Family Iftaar on all Saturdays and Sundays of Ramadhan. Family Iftaar sponsorship $750 per Weekday for 80-100 people. Daily Iftaar program continues this year. Please make check payable to Masjid Ar Rahman. Mailing address: Masjid Ar Rahman, 723 Merchant Street, Coatesville, PA 19320. Please include the words ‘Daily Ifaar’ or ‘Family Iftaar’ in the memo line.
Daily Iftaar 2016 Alhamdulillah, by the Grace and Mercy of Allah(swt) we started the Daily Iftaar Program in our Masjid this Ramadan for our new Muslims, miskeen and travelling brothers and sisters with ~ 25 to 30 people attending every day. Your sponsorship and support will help us to extend the program to more members and also to keep it going all 30 days of Ramadhan insha-Allah. Donation of $50 will cover Daily Iftaar for 10 people for one day (dates, juice, water and fruits) Donation of $250 will cover Daily Iftaar for 10 people for one week (dates, juice, water and fruits) Iftaar on Fridays includes rice and chicken Please make checks payable to Masjid Ar Rahman and mail to 723 Merchant Street, Coatesville, PA 19320. You can also donate in cash in person. Jazaakumullahu Khairan for your support
1. Membership Drive – Requesting every Masjid Ar Rahman goer to become a Member 2. Dollar A Day Drive – Requesting every member to be a Dollar A Day Doner 3. Masjid Expansion Project Drive – Requesting all believers to donate generously to the Expansion Project Fund 4. Poor and Miskeen Fund – Please donate your zakat money to help the poor and needy in our community round the year
Program: 1.10 pm Dhur Salah 1.30 pm to 2.30 Eid Al Adha Potluck lunch party 2.30 pm to 3.00 pm Sunday School Open House
The new moon was NOT sighted in Saudi Arabia tonight (Friday, September 2nd). As a result, the holy month of Dhul Hijja was declared to start tomorrow, Saturday, September 3rd 2016. Day of Arafat will be Sunday September 11th and the Eid Al Adha will be on Monday September 12th. Eid Arrangements at Masjid Ar Rahman, 723 Merchant Street, Coatesville, PA 19320 8 am Takbirath 8.30 Salah followed by Khutbah and refreshments Volunteers must arrive by 7 am to set up. For questions and further information please contact Br Ibrahim 610-984-5538; Brother Salman Siddiqui 484-467-8417; Mannan Siddiqui 484-889-8572
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Alhamdulillah, Eid Al Fitr will be tomorrow, July 6th. We hope to see you all with family and friends Insha-Allah. Logistics are below: 1. 8.00 am to 8.30 am Takbiraat 2. 8.30 am to 9.00 Eid Salah followed by Khutbah 3. 9am to 10 am Refreshments 4. 10 am to 12 noon Lunch 5. 1.30 pm Zuhr Salah Moon bounce and Giant Slide for children from 9am to 3pm. Volunteers must arrive 7am to set up the prayer area and tables for food. We also need volunteers after Zuhr to clean up. Jazaakum Allahu Khairan for your help in advance. Praying area: Sisters praying area will be the main hall and the basement area. Brothers will pray in the parking lot. Parking: On the street and in the designated paved areas. Please follow directions of volunteers. Before you leave for Salah: It is Sunnah to eat an odd number of dates in the morning before Salah so you are not in a state of fasting on Eid day. Zakaatul Fitr (minimum $10/- per person) is payable before Salah. Please look for Zakaat boxes in the prayer areas. May Allah(swt) accept our ibaadah and grant us a wonderful Eid. Aameen.
Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE have announced that Eid al-Fitr in these countries will be celebrated on July 6. Authorities made the announcement on Monday evening after failing to sight the new moon. According to Moonsighting.com, the New Moon might be seen thru a powerful telescope in South America. There is no indication that the new moon will be seen over North America tonight. Therefore, Wednesday July 6th appears to be the likely Eid day for us and Allah knows best.
All indications so far are for Ramadhan to end on Tuesday July 5th in which case Eid Al Fitr will be on Wednesday July 6th. All members are requested to pray Maghrib in jamaat on Tuesday July 5th and look for the New Moon. Eid date will be confirmed based on moon-sighting information. There will be no taraweeh prayers on the night the new moon is sighted Eid logistics will be as follows: 1. 8.00 am Start Takbiraath 2. 8.30 am Eid Salah followed by Khutbah 3. 9.00 am Breakfast and Lunch 4. Moonbounce and Slides for Children from 10 am to 3pm 5. Sisters will pray in the main hall and the basement area 6. Brothers will pray in the parking lot outside 7. Volunteer must arrive by 7am sharp to help with setting up prayer and food areas 8. Zakaat ul Fitra is $10/- per person must be paid before Eid Salah at the latest. Note: It is sunnah to eat an odd number of dates before going out to the Eid Salah (so that you are not in a state of fasting on the Eid Day).
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Insha-Allah, by the Grace and Mercy of Allah(swt), the new moon of the Holy month of Ramadhan is expected to be seen Sunday June 5th over North America. As a result, Taraweeh prayers will start Sunday June 5th and the first day of fasting will be June 6th.
Hafiz Ismail will be leading the taraweeh. We will pray 20 rakats. Taraweeh will start immediately after Isha Insha-Allah.
May Allah(swt) accept our fasting and standing in prayer to please Him.
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Daily: Water, Soda, Juice, Dates, Refreshments for 10-15 people. Saturday & Sunday: Family Iftaar for 70-80 people. All are welcome with family and friends. To sponsor please send an email to info@masjidarrahman.org
Br Michael Walters of GAP, PA took shahada and entered the Deen of Allah on Friday April 29 at our Masjid. May Allah(swt) bless him and make him strong and steadfast in His Deen and give him the best in the duniya and the Aakhira. Aameen.
Sister Nakhol Denise Paterson of Honeybrook, PA took shahada on Sunday May 22nd, 2016 after the Sunday School Graduation Ceremony. May Allah(swt) bless her and make her steadfast in His Deen and give her the best in the duniya and the Aakhira. Aameen.
