The Fajr Challenge Impact 🌅💌

As-Salamu Alaikum, Minara Community!

Welcome back to your weekly dose of inspiration and reflection with Minara. This week is a celebration of progress, a call for engagement, and an update on our collective journey towards a more meaningful Salah.

30-Day Fajr Challenge: Celebrating Our Milestones

🌅 Your Participation is Making a Difference

Alhamdulillah, we have some exciting news! Over 100 people have now joined the 30-Day Fajr Challenge.

Together, we've raised an incredible $1,191.39! Alhamdulilah, we reached our goal of sponsoring two orphans for an entire year. Every challenge participant made this possible!

As a token of gratitude and to encourage more of you to embark on this transformative journey, we're sharing a couple of pages from the Fajr Challenge guide for free.

Yes, you heard that right!

Dive into the guide and make use of the Fajr Tracker to bring consistency and focus to your early mornings.

Your Voice Matters: Share Your Salah Questions

🤲 We’re Listening

Ever found yourself pondering over certain aspects of prayer? Questions about Salah are as diverse as the people who perform it. This is your chance to seek answers!

Simply reply to this email and send us your questions about prayer, and we’ll address them in our upcoming blog posts or newsletters.

Or, we might just create a dedicated piece of content to delve deep into your queries! 👋🏼

Sweetness of Salah Series: Serenity of Tahajjud

 🌌 The Night’s Special Gift

As the world sleeps and silence reigns, the last third of the night holds a special secret: the time of Tahajjud.

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, "The best prayer after the obligatory prayers is the night prayer." (Muslim) 

We’d recommend waking up at least 20 minutes before Fajr prayer to catch the time for Tahujjud, but it can even be an hour or so beforehand.

Why Tahajjud?

1. A Time of Closeness to Allah: In these tranquil hours, as you stand alone in prayer, you’re in a private audience with your Creator. It’s a time when supplications are heard, and mercy descends.

2. Spiritual Clarity: The stillness of the night brings clarity of thought, helping you reflect and connect more deeply with your inner self and with Allah.

3. A Source of Strength: Regularly waking up for Tahajjud can instill discipline, resilience, and spiritual strength, transforming not just your nights, but your entire life.

🛐 Taking the Step

1. Start Small: Begin with just two Rak’ahs. The key is consistency.

2. Keep a Prayer Journal: Note down your thoughts, reflections, or what you asked from Allah. It can be a powerful way to track your spiritual journey.

3. Be Patient: It might be challenging initially, but with patience and perseverance, it becomes a source of immense peace and comfort.

Our Latest Blog Post

🕊️ Exploring Tranquility in Salah

Next on our blog, we’re exploring the profound peace found in prostration.

"Prostration in Prayer: A Path to Peace” delves into the spiritual and psychological benefits of Sujood, and why it's often the most cherished part of prayer for many believers.

Stay tuned for an enlightening read that will deepen your understanding and appreciation of these moments in Salah.

As we wrap up this week’s newsletter, let’s remember the impact we can make together — both in our personal spiritual journeys and in the lives of those less fortunate.

Your involvement in the Fajr Challenge is more than just a commitment to prayer; it's a commitment to change and compassion.

Until next time, keep seeking and striving.

With warmth and gratitude,

The Minara Team 🌙