Women in Islam

The issue of women in Islam is a topic of great misunderstanding and distortion. Most of the ill-treatment that women receive in the Muslim world is based on local culture and traditions (practices such as forced marriage, spousal abuse, and restricted movement have nothing to do with Islam), without any basis in the faith of Islam.

Before Islam, female children were buried alive in Arabia, and women were considered transferable property, Islam honored women in society by elevating them and protecting them with unprecedented rights. Islam gave women the right to education, to marry someone of their choice, to retain their identity after marriage, to divorce, to work, to own and sell property, to seek protection by the law, to vote, and to participate in civic and political engagement.

From the most important obligations upon a person is to show gratitude to the mother, and kindness and good companionship with her. And in this matter, she is to be given precedence over and above the father.

While Islam clearly establishes that men and women are equal, it does recognize that they are not identical. God created men and women with unique physiological and psychological attributes.

As for those who lead a righteous life, male or female, while believing, they enter Paradise; without the slightest injustice.
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Holy Quran
Surah An Nisaa (4:124)
What is the dress code for a Muslim?

Islam emphasizes modesty to protect individuals and society. No person should be perceived as a sex object. There are certain guidelines for both men and women. Men’s dress code should neither be thin nor tight enough to reveal body forms, must at least cover the area from the knee to navel. For women, their dress should cover all areas except the hands and face.

Who is a Muslim

The word Muslim means anyone or anything that surrenders itself to the true will of God. This is done by declaring that “there is no god except one God and Muhammad is the messenger of God.” In a broader sense, anyone who willingly submits to the will of God is a Muslim. One cannot judge Islam by looking at those individuals who have a Muslim name but in their actions, they are not living or behaving as Muslims.

What is Sharia?

Sharia is the comprehensive Muslim law derived from two sources, a) the Quran b) the Sunnah or traditions of Prophet Muhammad (P). It covers every aspect of daily individual and collective living such as; family, business, crime, politics, Judicial matters and etc. Sharia law is derived by scholars through interpretations of Islam’s canonical texts, the Qur’an and Hadith (sayings and actions of Muhammad).

What is Jihad

The term Jihad is often mistranslated as “holy war“. It literally means, “struggle”, and it takes many forms: a spiritual struggle against one’s self, a personal struggle to make one’s environment better, a community’s non-violent struggle against injustice, and a nation’s military or diplomatic struggle against oppression.

What is the Qur’an (Koran)?

The Quran is a record of the exact words revealed by God through the Angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It was memorized by Muhammad (peace be upon him) and then dictated to his companions, and written down by scribes, who cross-checked it during his lifetime. The Qur’an has been preserved in the original language of revelation, and it is taught and recited all over the Muslim world.

Do Muslims believe in Jesus?

Yes, we do. In Islam, Jesus “Isa” (peace be upon him) is a prophet. The Quran tells us that Jesus was born of a miraculous birth without a father. “Lo! The likeness of Jesus with Allah is the likeness of Adam. He created him of dust, and then He said unto him: Be and he is” (Quran 3.59). Muslims revere Jesus as a messenger God, but we do not worship him.

Does Islam & Christianity share similar origins?

Actually, they don’t. Islam, Judaism, and Christianity go back to the prophet and patriarch Abraham (Ibrahim), and their prophets are directly descended from his sons – Muhammad from the eldest son, Ishmael, and Moses and Jesus from Isaac. Abraham established the settlement that today is the city of Makkah (Mecca) and built a cubed-shaped building called the Kaa’ba, which Muslims turn towards daily when they pray.

Who Is Allah and Who do Muslims Worship

“Allah” is not the “Muslim God”. Allah is the Arabic word for God, used by Muslims and Arabic speaking Christians long before Islam existed (the name Allah was used). It is a unique term since it has no gender and no plural forms. He has 99 names, which describe His attributes. Allah is unlike anyone or anything imaginable.  No one has the right to be invoked, supplicated, prayed to, or shown any act of worship, but God alone.

Who is Muhammad & do Muslims Worship Him

Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the final messenger in a long line of messengers sent by God—including Adam, Abraham, Moses, and Jesus (peace be upon them). He was born in Makkah in the year 571 A.D. As he grew up, he became known for his truthfulness, generosity, and sincerity so much that he was sought after for his ability to arbitrate in disputes. Muhammad is a human and a messenger of God, he is never to be worshiped, worship is reserved exclusively to the creator.

Where Do Muslims Come From?

Muslims come from everywhere: The Caribbean (some were born right here in Dominica), Australia, China, Europe, America and many were born in majority Muslim nations, such as Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Indonesia, Egypt, Morocco, and Afghanistan. About 20% of the world’s Muslim population lives in the Arab world, whereas approximately 60% live in Asia-Pacific. Indonesia is the largest Muslim country by population (home to approximately 15.6 % of the world’s Muslims).

Halal and The Muslim Diet

Halal is an Arabic word meaning lawful or permitted. The opposite of halal is haram which means unlawful or prohibited. While the term is used in relation to many aspects of life, when specifically used in relation to food, halal refers to any food product that is not prohibited. In reference to meat products, halal means that the animal was slaughtered according to Islamic guidelines, which include reciting God’s name over the animal before slaughter, and draining all the blood from the animal

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Our Daily HadithProviding Daily Reminders From
Authentic Sunnah Sources

  • Abu Bakr reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said:

    The biggest of the great sins are: To join others in worship with Allah, to be undutiful to one's parents, and to give a false witness." He repeated it thrice, or said, "....a false statement," and kept on repeating that warning till we wished he would stop saying it.
    Reference : Sahih Bukhari
  • Abu Hurairah reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said:

    Let whosoever believes in Allah and in the Last Day either speak good or remain silent. Let whosoever believes in Allah and in the Last Day honour his neighbour. Let whosoever believes in Allah and in the Last Day honour his guest.
    Reference : Sahih Bukhari & Muslim
  • Abu Bakr reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said:

    The biggest of the great sins are: To join others in worship with Allah, to be undutiful to one's parents, and to give a false witness." He repeated it thrice, or said, "....a false statement," and kept on repeating that warning till we wished he would stop saying it.
    Reference : Sahih Bukhari
  • Abu Hurairah reported that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) said:

    Let whosoever believes in Allah and in the Last Day either speak good or remain silent. Let whosoever believes in Allah and in the Last Day honour his neighbour. Let whosoever believes in Allah and in the Last Day honour his guest.
    Reference : Sahih Bukhari & Muslim
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Jamah Salah TimesCongregational Prayer Times for Roseau Masjid.

  • Fajr
    Dawn Prayer 5:30 AM
  • Dhuhr
    Noon Prayer 1:15 PM
  • Jummah
    Friday Prayer 1:20 PM
  • Asr
    Afternoon Prayer 4:15 PM
  • Magrib
    Sunset Prayer 6:25 PM
  • Esha
    Evening Prayer 8:30 PM
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2020-21 Islamic DatesSubject to local sightings of the new moon

  • Ramadan (Islamic Month of Fasting)

    March 11th, 2024
    1st Ramadan, 1445 H
  • Eid ul-Fitr (Festival of Breaking the Fast)

    April 10th, 2024
    1st Shawwal, 1445 H
  • Hajj (Annual Pilgrimage to Mecca)

    June 14th - 16th, 2024
    8th Dhul-Hijjah, 1445 H
  • Eid-ul-Adha (Festival of the Sacrifice)

    June 16th, 2024
    10th Dhul-Hijjah, 1445 H
  • New Year (Islamic New Year)

    July 7th, 2024
    1st Muharram, 1446 H
  • Ashura (Exodus of Moses from Egypt)

    July 16th, 2024
    10th Muharram, 1446 H