10/02/2024
The Prophet (PBUH) said, "He who does not thank people does not thank Allah."
لاَ يَشْكُرُ اللَّهَ مَنْ لاَ يَشْكُرُ النَّاسَ.
At the end of last year, I pointed out the exterior condition of Masjed Abubakr Al-Seddiq Rochester, MN, which urgently needed attention. At the very least, the public outcry such postings generated played a significant role in expediting and energizing the subsequent renovation work, if not actually causing the project's initiation. In any case, I am happy to share that the exterior work on the building was completed this past summer and the building looks newer now. It is also more structurally safe and sound. In addition, many areas in the interior are updated, including installation of new doors and carpet flooring in the musalla areas. The people behind this great work should not go unpraised. I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this project, even if they contributed a simple statement of truth. I would like to especially thank those who spearheaded the project, including Imam Asad Zaman and the board of MAAS. Please note that, at the end of the day, what matters to the congregation is not the individual identities and places of residence of board members. What matters is the soundness of the facility and the services they find therein. Many in the community I interacted with are actually starting to believe that there maybe some wisdom behind the board's anonymity and distance. We ask Allah to reward you for all your efforts. جزاكم الله خيراً