IMANews: Dhu al-Qa'dah 1447 AH, Apr / May 2026 AD
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As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum / Peace be upon you!
Crescent Moon Dhu al-Qa'dah 1447 AH
There were no verified sightings of the crescent moon by the naked eye at sunset on Friday, April 17th, 2026. Therefore, Saturday, April 18th, 2026, will be the last day of Shawwal, 1447 A.H. Sunday, April 19th, 2026, will be the first day of Dhu al-Qidah, 1447 A.H.
We ask Allah SWT to grant success in performing good deeds, and to hasten the Return of Our Master, Imam Mahdi (A).
Important Islamic Events this Month:
Dhu al-Qa'dah May Occasion
11 April 29 Wiladat of Imam Ali Al-Ridha (p) (Year 148 A.H.)
29 May 17 Wafat of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad (A) (Year 220 A.H.)
Daily Dhur, Maghribain and Friday congregational prayers are being held in person at the IMAN Center. Congregational Prayer Timings are published on the IMAN home page. Daily Quran Studt Circles will take place 30 minutes before Maghrib. Weekly Dua Kumail program also takes place in person every Thursday at 8:00 PM each Thursday.
Wiladats and wafats are observed on the Thursday closest to the actual date.
Additional programs will be posted under ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS on the IMAN home page.
In Memory of Marḥūma Neelam Khaki
Innā lillāhi wa innā ilayhi rājiʿūn — To Allah we belong and to Him we return.
Earlier this month, our community was deeply saddened by the passing of Marḥūma Neelam Khaki - a beloved wife, devoted mother, and a compassionate presence whose impact reached far beyond her immediate family.
Neelam was a pillar of strength and care within her home, a loving partner to Br. Mehboob Ali Khaki, and a nurturing mother to her children - Zain, Imaan, Aamena, and Saif. Yet, her legacy extends well beyond these roles. She was a teacher in the truest sense - someone who shaped hearts and minds not only through instruction, but through example.
Through her involvement in the IMAN Sunday School, Neelam helped guide and inspire the next generation. In her professional life as a social worker, she demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice, dignity, and compassion. Her work with organizations such as API Chaya and her contributions to the Peaceful Families Task Force reflected both courage and conviction - engaging with difficult realities while always centering care and healing.
In our tradition, we speak of ʿamal jāriyah - ongoing charity whose benefits continue long after one has returned to their Lord. Neelam’s life is a powerful embodiment of this concept. The children she taught, the families she supported, and the awareness she helped cultivate all stand as continuing sources of الخير - goodness that endures.
What distinguished her most was the quiet sincerity with which she served. She did not seek recognition; rather, she sought to make a difference. And in doing so, she leaves behind a legacy that calls each of us to reflect:
How do we serve? How do we uplift others? How do we strengthen our families and our community?
The true measure of a life lies not only in what was accomplished, but in what it inspires in others.
As we remember Neelam, we pray that Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) envelops her in His mercy, grants her a place among the righteous, and admits her into Jannat al-Firdaws. We pray for patience and strength for her family, and that her legacy continues to be a source of نور - light and guidance - for all who were touched by her life.
Al-Fātiḥa.
Please register for April Blood Drive at IMAN
A humble reminder to register for the upcoming Blood Drive at IMAN which is scheduled for this Friday, Apr. 24th, from 9 am - 3 pm (last appointment is at 2:45 pm).
As of this morning, there are 28 appointments available. You can register by scanning the attached QR Code or by clicking the link
As an extra incentive, when you give blood, you can register to win a trip to Oahu, for two. This includes airfare and hotel accommodations. After you have registered to give blood, you can register to win the trip at https://bloodworksnw.org/about/news/win.
As a reminder, please drink plenty of water and ensure you are well hydrated when you come to donate blood. Based on personal experience, this is really helpful in finding veins and reduces the actual donation time.
Looking forward to another successful Blood Drive, IA.
Daily Qur'an Study Circle and Congregational Salaat
Al-ḥamdu lillāh, our Qurʾān Study Circle continues its journey through Sūrat al-Anʿām (The Cattle), offering timely reflections that deepen our understanding and strengthen our connection with the Book of Allah. These gatherings are not merely sessions of learning—they are spaces where hearts are softened, faith is renewed, and lives are guided by divine wisdom. Community members are encouraged to benefit through active daily participation, as well as by engaging with the Qur'an Study Circle being developed and shared each day.
Allah ﷻ commands us: “Establish the prayer, give the zakāt, and bow with those who bow” (Qur’an 2:43). This powerful āyah reminds us that ṣalāh is not only an individual obligation, but a communal calling—to stand, bow, and prostrate together in unity and devotion.
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ taught that prayer in congregation is twenty-seven times more rewarding than prayer offered alone, and he emphasized it so strongly that he warned against neglecting it without valid excuse. Our Imams (peace be upon them) further taught that the masjid is the beating heart of the believing community, and that those who frequent it are counted among the people of light and steadfast faith.
Al-ḥamdu lillāh, during the blessed month of Ramaḍān, we witnessed a beautiful rise in attendance for daily congregational prayers. Let us not allow that momentum to fade. The discipline nurtured in a month of mercy can, by Allah’s grace, become a lifelong source of barakah.
We warmly invite you to join the daily congregational prayers and to participate in our Qurʾān Study Circles. Even a few moments spent in the house of Allah can illuminate the heart, strengthen resolve, and connect us to a community striving together in His path.
Let us answer the Qur’anic call—to “bow with those who bow”—by filling our Center with remembrance, reflection, and prayer throughout the year. In doing so, we build not only a stronger community, but hearts anchored in faith, families enriched with purpose, and lives illuminated by the Qurʾān.
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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