Al-Zahra Shia Association of Waterloo Region

08/22/2023

Majlis, Taboot, and Matamdari on the Shahadat of Shahzadi Sakina SA | Wednesday, August 30, 2023 | Time: 8:15 pm | Sheikh Hammam Nasserudin | Matami Sangat Dua e Zahra & Matami Anjuman Bab-ul-Hawaij Canada | Ziarat of Alams from the dome of Bibi Zainab SA and Moula Abbas AS in Ladies and Gents Azakhana, respectively | Al-Zahra Shia Association

Salaamun Alaykum

Like previous years we are scheduling Majlis E Shahadat Bibi Syeda Sakina SA at Al-Zahra Center Kitchener as per the following schedule:

Islamic Date: Day of 13th Safar 1445 AH
Gregorian Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Start Time: 8:15 pm
Salam: Syed Ali Mohsin Naqvi (Etobicoke)
Marsia by Nasiran E Hussain AS (Syed Hassan Raza Naqvi and companions)
Speaker: Sheikh Hammam Nasserudin
Noha and Matam: Matami Sangat Dua e Zahra (Brothers Taqi Hassan and Naqi Hassan) & Matami Anjuman Bab-ul-Hawaij Canada
Venue: 204 Madison Ave S Kitchener, ON N2G 3M8 https://goo.gl/maps/LExD8VVyfggKNufF9
Live Broadcast: https://tinyurl.com/azsa-youtube/live

Program Details:
▪️Adhan and Salat al-Maghribain in Congregation
▪️Recitation of Quran and Hadees E Kisa
▪️Recitation of Soz, Salam, and Marsia
▪️Majlis by Sheikh Hammam Nasserudin
▪️Taboot, Latmiya and Matam
▪️Ziyarah

Khakpayee Bibi Syeda Zahra SA
Syed Hassan Raza Naqvi and Family
Al-Zahra Shia Association – Waterloo Region

04/03/2022

Al Zahra Program on 1st Ramadhan 1443AH
Majlis E Soyam for Marhum Syed Saim Raza s/o Late Syed Muhammad Raza (Son of Sr Samina Raza Guelph)

Assalam Alaikum Momaneen,

The community members were informed about the sad demise of Marhum Syed Saim Raza s/o Late Syed Muhammad Raza. For the Soyam of Marhum, we have been requested by the family members of Marhum Syed Saim Raza s/o Late Syed Muhammad Raza (Son of Sr Samina Raza) to merge Al Zahra 1st Ramadhan 1443AH program with the Soyam of Marhum.

Al Zahra Center and family members of Marhum Saim Raza jointly arrange 1st Ramadhan 1443AH program as per the following schedule:

Islamic Date: Day of Ramadhan 1st, 1443 AH
Gregorian Date: Sunday, April 03, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm
Speaker: Br. Muhammad Nasser
Topic: Tafseer of Sura E Naas.
Venue: 204 Madison Ave S Kitchener, ON N2G 3M8

Program Agenda:
6:00 pm - Quran Halaqa
6:40 pm - Recitation of Surah Ya’Sin for the esal e sawab of Marhum Saim Raza
6:55 pm - Dua E Iftitah and Dua E Mahe Ramadhan
7:15 pm - Soz, Salam and Marsiya by Nasiran E Hussain AS
7:30 pm - Tafseer E Quran and Majalis by Br. Muhammad Nasser
8:06 pm – Salat Al Maghrébain in Congregation
8:30 pm – Full Iftar

Momineen are requested to kindly join Majlis E Soyam of the Marhum Syed Saim Raza s/o Late Syed Muhammad Raza and give your condolence to his family members. Kindly recite Surah Al-Fateha and 3 times Surah E Ikhlas for the Marhum.

Wasalam,
Sr. Samina Raza and all family members of Syed Saim Raza s/o Late Syed Muhammad Raza
Al-Zahra Shia Association, Waterloo Region

04/03/2022

03/13/2022

Eve of Wiladat of Saheb Uz Zaman Al Qai'm Al Muntazar Al Mahdi (A.J.F.S.) | Thursday, March 17, 2022 | Sheikh Hamam Nassereddine | AZSA-WR Program Schedule

As Salam Alekum,

We are very thankful to Allah SWT for the auspicious occasion of Wiladat of Saheb Uz Zaman Al Qai'm Al Muntazar Al Mahdi (A.J.F.S.). Our felicitations to the Imam of our time on this blessed occasion and we sincerely ask Allah (SWT) to hasten the return of His final proof. Through the justice that the Imam (AJFS) will show, this day will truly be marked as the day of Eid.

Al Zahra has arranged Milad on the eve of Wiladat of Saheb Uz Zaman Al Qai'm Al Muntazar Al Mahdi (A.J.F.S.) as per the following schedule:

Islamic Date: Eve of Sha’baan 15, 1443AH
Gregorian Date: Thursday, March 17, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm
Speaker: Sheikh Hamam Nassereddine
Venue: 204 Madison Ave S Kitchener, ON N2G 3M8
Information for In-Person Attendance: No pre-registration is required.
YouTube Link: www.tinyurl.com/azsa-youtube/live

Program Details:
7:00 pm – Recitation of Surah Ya’Sin
7:15 pm – Recitation of Dua E Kumayl
7:45 pm – Salat Al Maghrébain in Congregation
8:15 pm – Manqabat
8:45 pm – Speech by Sheikh Hamam Nassereddine
9:30 pm – Ziyarat E Waritha
9:50 pm – A’maal of 15th of Sha’ban will be led by Shk. Hamam Nassereddine

Note: Everyone attending MUST wear mask at all times during the program.

Wasalam,
Al Zahra Shia Association of Waterloo Region

03/01/2022

As Salam Alekum,

Al Zahra Shia Association of Waterloo Region sends deepest condolences to our awaited, the twelfth Imam, Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah SWT hasten his reappearance), and to the followers of Ahle Bayt a.s on the event of departure of Imam Hussain (as) from Madina.

To commemorate the event of departure of Imam Hussain (as) from Madina, Al Zahra has arranged Majalis as per the following schedule:

Islamic Date: Eve of 28th Rajab 1443
Gregorian Date: Tuesday, March 01, 2022
Time: 7:30 pm
Speaker: Moulana Syed Hassan Mujtaba Rizvi
Venue: 204 Madison Ave S Kitchener, ON N2G 3M8

Information for In-Person Attendance
In-person Signup: https://tinyurl.com/signup1443

YouTube Link: www.tinyurl.com/azsa-youtube/live

Program Details:
7:30 pm - Quran recitation
7:37 pm - Dua-e-Tawasul
7:50 pm - Soz, Salam and Marsia
8:05 pm - Speech by Moulana Syed Hassan Mujtaba Rizvi
8:55 pm - Noha and Matam followed by Ziarat
Notes: Due to the rise of the new COVID variant, we request all the momineen to please follow the following guidelines for the in-person attendance:
1. Registration is required for all the attendees.
2. Everyone attending MUST wear a mask and at all times during the program.

Wasalam,

02/26/2022

As Salam Alekum,

We are very thankful to Allah SWT for the auspicious occasion of Mi'raj of the Holy Prophet (pbuh). Our felicitations to the Imam of our time on this blessed occasion and we sincerely ask Allah (SWT) to hasten the return of His final proof. Through the justice that the Imam (ajfs) will show, this day will truly be marked as the day of Eid.

Al Zahra has arranged Milad on the eve of Mi'raj of Holy Prophet (pbuh) as per the following schedule:

Islamic Date: Day of 27th Rajab 1443
Gregorian Date: Monday, February 28, 2022
Time: 7:15 pm
Speaker: Moulana Asad Jafri
Venue: 204 Madison Ave S Kitchener, ON N2G 3M8

Information for In-Person Attendance
In-person Signup: https://tinyurl.com/signup1443
In-Person Capacity: 40 Gents and 30 Ladies
Registration is mandatory and it will be closed once the capacity will be reached.

YouTube Link: www.tinyurl.com/azsa-youtube/live

Program Details:
7:15 pm - Recitation of Quran
7:22 pm - Hadees E Kisa
7:35 pm - Recitation of Naat/Manqabat
8:00 pm - Speech by Moulana Syed Asad Jafri
8:50 pm - Dua followed by Ziyarah
Notes: Due to the rise of the new COVID variant, we request all the momineen to please follow the following guidelines for the in-person attendance:
1. Registration is required for all the attendees.
2. All the community members of age 5+ will be required to provide proof of vaccination at the entry points. The Al Zahra team will highly appreciate your kind cooperation in this regard.
3. Proof of Vaccination may be exempted upon request by contacting Br. Ahmed Raza (519-781-7435) or Br. Safdar Zaidi (226-338-2246).
4. Everyone attending MUST wear a mask and at all times during the program.

Wasalam,
Al Zahra Shia Association of Waterloo Region

02/26/2022

As Salam Alekum,

Al Zahra Shia Association of Waterloo Region sends deepest condolences to our awaited, the twelfth Imam, Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah SWT hasten his reappearance), and to the followers of Ahle Bayt a.s on the event of Shahadat Imam Musa Al-Kazim (as) & Wafat Hazrat Abu Talib (as).

To commemorate the Shahadat Imam Musa Al-Kazim (as) & Wafat Hazrat Abu Talib (as), Al Zahra has arranged Majalis as per the following schedule:

Islamic Date: Eve of 25th Rajab 1443
Gregorian Date: Saturday, February 26, 2022
Time: 6:21 pm
Speaker: Sheikh Jaffer H. Jaffer
Venue: 204 Madison Ave S Kitchener, ON N2G 3M8

Information for In-Person Attendance
In-person Signup: https://tinyurl.com/signup1443
In-Person Capacity: 40 Gents and 30 Ladies

YouTube Link: www.tinyurl.com/azsa-youtube/live

Program Details:
6:21 pm - Salat Al Maghrébain in Congregation
6:50 pm - Quran recitation
6:57 pm - Hadees E Kisa
7:10 pm - Soz, Salam and Marsia
7:25 pm - Speech by Sheikh Jaffer H. Jaffer
8:15 pm - Noha and Matam followed by Ziarat
Notes: Due to the rise of the new COVID variant, we request all the momineen to please follow the following guidelines for the in-person attendance:
1. Registration is required for all the attendees.
2. All the community members of age 5+ will be required to provide proof of vaccination at the entry points. The Al Zahra team will highly appreciate your kind cooperation in this regard.
3. Proof of Vaccination may be exempted upon request by contacting Br. Ahmed Raza (519-781-7435) or Br. Safdar Zaidi (226-338-2246).
4. Everyone attending MUST wear a mask and at all times during the program.

Wasalam,
Al Zahra Shia Association of Waterloo Region

01/01/2022

Ayam E Fatimiyyah - 3 Days Majalis E Shahadat Bibi Fatima Zahra SA | Tuesday, January 4th 2022 to Thursday, January 6th 2022 | Shk. Hammam Nassereddine | Al-Zahra Shia Association

As Salam Alaykum Momineen,

With grief hearts, Al Zahra Shia Association of Waterloo Region sends deepest condolences to our awaited, the twelfth Imam, Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah SWT hasten his reappearance), and to the followers of Ahle Bayt a.s on the event of Martyrdom of Bibi Syeda Fatima Zahra SA.

To commemorate the Martyrdom of Bibi Syeda Fatima Zahra SA, Al Zahra has arranged 3 days Majalis E Shahadat as per the following schedule:

Islamic Date: Eve of 2nd to 4th Jamadi-ul-Akhir, 1443 AH
Gregorian Date: Tuesday to Thursday, January 4 – 6, 2022
Start time: 7:30 pm (4th and 5th January 2022), 7:00pm (6th January 2022)
Address: 204 Madison Ave S Kitchener, ON N2G 3M8
Speaker: Sheikh Hammam Nassereddine
In-person Signup: https://tinyurl.com/signup1443
YouTube Link: www.tinyurl.com/azsa-youtube/live

Program Details:
▪️Quran (4th and 5th Jan.), Sura E Yaseen (6th Jan.)
▪️Dwa E Tawasul (4th Jan.), Hadees E Kisa (5th Jan.), and Dua E Kumayl (6th Jan.)
▪️Soz Salam and Marsia
▪️8:00 pm - Speech by Sheikh Hammam Nassereddine
▪️Noha and Matam
▪️Ziyarah/ Dua F***j

Notes: Due to the rise of new COVID variant, we request all the momaneen to please follow the following guidelines for the in-person attendance:
1. Registration is required for all the attendees.
2. We highly encourage all the community members to provide proof of vaccination at the entry points. According to region of Waterloo By Laws, Capacity limits do not apply only if proof of vaccination is presented upon entering. Al Zahra team will highly appreciate your kind cooperation in this regards.
3. Everyone attending MUST wear a mask and at all times during the program.

These guide lines are prepared in the light of recommendations by the Region of Waterloo (https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/health-and-wellness/guidelines-for-outdoor-special-events.aspx) and Moulana Syed M. Rizvi (JCC).

Wasalam,
Al Zahra Shia Association of Waterloo Region

01/01/2022

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيم

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ

As Salam Alaykum Momineen,

The community members were informed about the sad demise of Marhuma Asmat Un Nisa Rizvi d/o Syed Umrao Ali (Mother of Dr. Syed Muhammad Hasan Mahmood and mother-in-law of Sr. Shan Hassan), who passed away on December 30th, 2021.

The family is organizing an in-person Majlis E Soyam as per the following schedule:

Islamic Date: Day of Jamaad-Al-Ula 28, 1443 AH
Gregorian Date: Sunday, January 2, 2022
Time: 1:15 pm (EST)
Venue: Al Zahra Center (204 Madison Ave S Kitchener, ON N2G 3M8)
In-person Signup: https://tinyurl.com/signup1443
YouTube Link: www.tinyurl.com/azsa-youtube/live

Program Details
1:15 pm - Quran Khuwani for the Esal E Sawab of Marhuma Asmat Un Nisa Rizvi d/o Syed Umrao Ali
2:15 pm - Recitation of Surah Ya’Sin
2:30 pm - Recitation of Hadith e Kisa
2:42 pm - Soz, Salam and Marsiya by Nasiran E Hussain AS
3:00 pm - Majlis by Maulana Syed Imam Haider Zaidi
4:00 pm - Noha followed by Ziarat

Notes: Due to the rise of the new COVID variant, we request all the momaneen to please follow the following guidelines for the in-person attendance:
1. Registration is required for all the attendees.
2. We highly encourage all the community members to provide proof of vaccination at the entry points. According to the region of Waterloo By Laws, Capacity limits do not apply only if proof of vaccination is presented upon entering. The Al Zahra team will highly appreciate your kind cooperation in this regard.
3. Everyone attending MUST wear a mask and at all times during the program.

Momineen are requested to kindly join Majlis E Soyam of the Marhuma Asmat Un Nisa Rizvi d/o Syed Umrao Ali and give your condolence to her family members. Kindly recite Surah Al-Fateha and 3 times Surah E Ikhlas for the Marhuma.

Wasalam,
Dr Syed Muhammad Hasan Mahmood, Sr. Shan Hassan and all family members of Marhuma Asmat Un Nisa Rizvi
Al-Zahra Shia Association, Waterloo Region

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