Our Schedule
Time of Salat
Fajr
5:24 am6:00 am
Dhuhr
12:09 pm1:30 pm
Asar
3:56 pm4:15 pm
Magrib
5:38 pm6:50 pm Sunset
Isha
6:54 pm8:00 pm
1st Jummah
12:45 pm
Masjid
2nd Jummah
1:15 pm
Elks Lodge
3rd
Jummah
1:45 pm
Masjid
Hillside Islamic Center
Visit our Newly Built Facility!
Muslims in the communities of New Hyde Park and surrounding areas were holding Jumu’ah prayers at different locations for a few years before 2000. We started daily prayers, Jumu’ah and children classes in the basement of Arshy Grocery on Hillside Ave between 259 St. and 260 St. This grocery was owned by Br. Khawza Naeem. Both Br. Khawza Naeem and Br. Abdul Aziz Bhuiyan helped organize the community. All activities continued at Arshy Grocery for almost a year until the children's classes and Jumu’ah prayers were moved to Elk’s Lodge in 2002.
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Shaykh Ibad Wali
Shaykh Muhammad Waliullah
Do we fast on the tenth of Muharram in order to pay tribute to the martyrdom of Hazrat Hussain (Radiallahu ‘anhu)?
Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallamSall-Allahu alayhi wa sallamA: Indeed the horrific incident at Karbala has left a deep scar on the hearts of the Ummah of the Messenger of Allah( ), the pain of which is still felt today. However, the significance of ‘Ashura is solely based on the tradition of our beloved Prophet( ), which was prescribed many years prior to the incident.
Why should we fast a day before or after the fast of ‘Ashura?
Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallamA: Hazrat Ibn Abbas(Radiallahu ‘anhu) narrates that the Messenger of Allah( ), regarding the fast of ‘Ashura, said, “Fast on that day and be different from the Jews. Fast one day before or after (Do not only fast on the tenth like the Jews).
(Sunnan Kubra)
What is the reward for fasting on ‘Ashura?
Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallamA: Hazrat Abu Qatada (Radiallahu ‘anhu) narrates that the Messenger of Allah( ) said, “The fast of ‘Ashura atones for the sins of one year.”
(Muslim)
Is it fard to fast on ‘Ashura?
Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallamA: It is sunnah to fast on this blessed day.
Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallamHazrat ‘Aisha (Radiallahu ‘anhu) narrated that the Messenger of Allah( ) commanded us to keep the fast of ‘Ashura but when fasting during the month of Ramadan was ordained, he( ) said, “Whoever wishes may fast, and whoever wishes may not.”
(Bukhari)
When is ‘Ashura?
Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallamA: Hazrat Ibn Abbas (Radiallahu ‘anhu) is reported to have said that the Messenger of Allah( )commanded that the fast of ‘Ashura be kept on the tenth of Muharram.
(Umdatul Qari)
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