From Seeking Refuge to Standing for Truth
"استعاذه مقام قرب ““The term استعاذه refers to a station of divine proximity — it means not only seeking refuge in Allah (SWT), but also aspiring to His nearness.” “( الاستعاذة سببٌ للنجاة في الدنيا والآخرة)” "(Seeking refuge is a salvation in this world and in the...
Not Just Words: The True Meaning of Seeking Refuge in Allah
(أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ ) ”isti‘adhah" (أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ) "استعاذه مقام قرب ““The term استعاذه refers to a station of divine proximity — it means not only seeking refuge in Allah (SWT), but also aspiring to His nearness.” “( الاستعاذة سببٌ للنجاة في...
Understanding Isti‘ādhah: More Than Just Words
Shawwal 29, 1447/ April 17, 2026 (أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ ) ”isti‘adhah" (أَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنَ الشَّيطَانِ) "استعاذه مقام قرب ““The term استعاذه refers to a station of divine proximity — it means not only seeking refuge in Allah (SWT), but also aspiring to His...
Syed Asad Jafri 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Al Mahdi Islamic Community Centre is pleased to share the recipients of the Syed Asad Jafri 2025 Scholarships. The Syed Asad Jafri 2025 Scholarship program introduced for the first time this year featured talented applicants from our community across a wide range of...
First Ashra – Muharram 1447
Salamun Alaykum Dear Community Members, As we conclude the first Ashra of Muharram 1447, we humbly thank Allah (SWT) for granting us the tawfiq to mourn the unparalleled sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS) and his noble companions, and to come together in His remembrance....
Camp Asad 2024 in Photos
Photos – Moms n’ Tots Annual Jashne Buloogh 2023
Al Mahdi Moms n’ Tots annual Jashne Buloogh event took place on Saturday January 6, 2024. This event was initiated by the blessings of Marhum Syed Asad Jafri, celebrating the milestone of turning baligh. This event comprised of games, speeches, a gift ceremony,...









