By Sheikh Aref Hammad Hajj, unlike all other religious practices, carries the potential of complete spiritual transformation Hajj primarily is an attempt by a pilgrim to revitalize the contract the he carries with his Creator. According to the correct view, Hajj was made obligatory in 9AH, the year of the Delegations, in which Soorat Aal ‘Imraan was revealed,… Read More »Hajj Seminar 2015

Join us as Imam Aref Hammad presents on the Fiqh of Udhiya (Qurbani) Ask your questions to gain better understanding : Find out the virtues of Udhiya Regulations (age, physical fitness, the time of slaughtering, etc.) Is it enough to slaughter one sheep for all members of the family What is the difference between doing udhiya… Read More »Fiqh of Udhiya (Qurbani)

Eid Mubarak! Eid prayers will be held at Cypress Islamic center Takbirat: 7:30 am Prayers: 8:00 am Continental brakfast will be served.

Join us to know more about the significance and the misconceptions that people have about the observance of this day. Ruling: Ibn Abbas said " I never saw the prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) more concerned about fasting than on the day of Ashura, and in the month of Ramadan. On this day Moses and… Read More »Importance of Fasting on the Day of Ashura

It is undeniable that we are witnessing unprecedented levels of anti-Islam sentiment in the U.S. Imagine stepping out of your house of worship and seeing a group of screaming, belligerent hecklers ripping apart your holy book – spitting on and stomping on the pages.  Imagine being shouted down, and told your faith is a lie by… Read More »Islamophobia – Rights and Responsibilities of Muslim Community in America