In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA) July 25, 2005.

The Fiqh, Jurisprudence, Council of North America (FCNA) wishes to address the issue of terrorism and how it is viewed in the Islamic legal and ethical system:

Islamic law has consistently condemned terrorism and extremism in all forms and under all circumstances, and we reiterate this unequivocal position. Islam strictly condemns religious extremism and the use of violence against innocent lives.

Dear sisters and brothers of the Muslim community,

'As-Salamu 'Aalaikum.

According to the moon sighting process for North America, the first day of Muharram was January 10th. This means that the 10th day of Muharram, or the day of 'Aashoura, is January 19th, 2008. 

Let me just ask The Almighty God to bless all of us during those days of 'Aashoura.

It would be recommended to fast Friday and Saturday or Saturday and Sunday, if you are able to. Please see the detailed description of what this occasion is about: 

What is 'Aashoura?
'Aashoura was preserved through time by the Arabian Jews as Yom Kippur (10 Tishrei) as a day of expiation from sin. At the time of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Jews still observed a modified lunar calendar consisting of 10 months with leap months every few years. The 10th of Muharram and the 10th of Tishrei overlapped, and Muslims were enjoined to continue the practice.

Imam Hendi condemns the assassination of Bhutto.
December 28, 2007

Dear sisters and brothers,

Assalamu Aalikum.

The Almighty One decreed that he who murders one person it will be as if he has killed all of humanity. Consequently, I wanted to offer my condolences to our Pakistani sisters and brothers and to the world for the senseless murder of Mrs. Benazir Bhutto. 

I, and with all my power, speak against this murder considering it a crime and a sin. I do believe that this is not away by which people can solve their differences. Violence is NEVER the way and there is not justified reason for it, never and ever. 

The Muslim world must resort to democracy. It must show once and again that they do actually and in action have respect for the dignity of all people and for human right or it will not deserve the respect it is asking for. The Muslim world has no other choice but to respect the role and the rule of law in its lands or, otherwise, it will die. 

Because I love my faith, I urge all Muslim to take a stand once and for all for peace, human rights, freedom, dialogue and against violence in all its forms whether against Muslims or other than Muslims. 

The Almighty One calls on us to honor one another, respect one another and listen to one another. The Almighty One wants us to plant peace, build bridges and make friends. God is on the side of those who make peace and He blesses those who make peace and not war. 

So, let us all use this sad moment to ensure that we all become source of hope and peace. 

Remember that there is no ocean love can not dive in, there is no wall love can not bring down, there is no war love can not end and there is no house love can not build. 

May God be with us all.

Was-salaam.

Imam Yahya Hendi

Imam Hendi visits Niger from June 23rd to July 2nd, 2007

The program in Niger focused on religious pluralism and the practice of Islam in the United States. The audience was made of regional and local government officials; religious, community and NGO leaders; university students and the media. Presentations and meetings took place in Niamey, Say, Maradi and Zinder over the course of one week.
Imam Hendi addressed women groups a s well. He emphasized the rights Islam gives women. He said that there is no room in Islam for abuse of women or for beating them. Imam Hendi encouraged women to stand for their right believing that these rights are God given and no one has the right to take them away.

Spring classes at Georgetown University:

Inter-religious Encounter :This undergraduate course is taught by a Rabbi, Priest and Imam Hendi.  

Christ Lutheran Church, La Vale &
St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Cumberland Maryland

Present:

Imam Yahya Hendi
Muslim Chaplain, Georgetown University, Washington DC

Imam of the Islamic Society of Frederick

Muslim Chaplain, National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland

Spiritual Voices of Reconciliation
Marching to the Promised Land Away from Pharaoh

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Dear Friends,

We are very excited to pass along the attached announcement. On Sunday, February 24, Imam Hendi, a respected Muslim cleric whom we have been fortunate to meet and hear speak on several occasions, is giving a presentation at St. Patrick's in Cumberland. The Imam has been a world leader in bridging the divide between the three Abrahamic religions as well as between the east and west. We want to encourage your attendance and ask that you pass this announcement along to your friends and contacts in the area.

Sincerely,

Diane & Al Romaine
Email:
diromaine@hotmail.com