10/1-12/16: Ashura Services Held at the IHW
10/1-12/16: Ashura Services Held at the IHW

We would like to thank all who contributed and participated to help make the IHW Ashura Services a success!


Special thanks to Sheikh Fadel Al-Khatib, Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi, Br. Ali Fadel, Br. Mohamad Ayyad, Sr. Teeba Sadoun, all of the honorable professionals and community leaders who shared their experiences & Ashura reflections each night, to our MC's both in English & Arabic, Youth Quran Reciters, all volunteers and staff of IHW!


As many are aware, the continuous daily services require a large amount of organization, hands-on effort & financial contribution. We encourage all who would like to promote these kind of services to show your support by making an online contribution! You May Donate directly HERE

2016 Ashura: Br. Ali Fadhil

2016 Ashura: Br. Ali Fadhil

2016 Ashura: Poetry by Teeba Sadoun

2016 Ashura: Poetry by Teeba Sadoun

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09/23/16: Eid al-Ghadir Celebrated at IHW
09/23/16: Eid al-Ghadir Celebrated at IHW

Eid al-Ghadir- Celebrated at the IHW with a program for the families and dinner. Br. Younus Makki engaged the children with a discussion and nasheed. Imam Elahi followed with a message for all. Thanks to all of the participants for joining us and to the staff/volunteers for their effort in the event!

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09/10/16: Youth Hajj Program- Rituals & Spirit of Hajj
09/10/16: Youth Hajj Program- Rituals & Spirit of Hajj

Spirit & Rituals of Hajj- Performed by Youth at the Islamic House of Wisdom

Imam Elahi spoke with the children at the start of the program. The children had an opportunity to hear about the Hajj rituals with a highlight on the spirit and values of the blessed holiday of Eid al-Adha. Following the discussion, Br. Younus Makki led the youth through a series of activities, symbolic to the hajj rituals. Together, the children were encouraged to recite the talbiyah as they circled the miniture replica of the Kaaba. ( Labbayka Allāhumma Labbayk. Labbayk Lā Sharīka Laka Labbayk. Inna l-Ḥamda, Wa n-Niʻmata, Laka wal Mulk, Lā Sharīka Lak). Next, the children offered prayer together, led and explained by Br. Younus. Safa & Marwa, two small hills that are located in Mecca were also represented where children had a chance to walk back and forth between, seven times. The group concluded with ramī al-jamarāt, a symbolic reenactment of Abraham's hajj, where he threw pebbles at three pillars representing the temptation to disobey God. The children asked God to keep them from any sin, to keep us all on the straight path of righteous deeds. At the conclusion of the program, the kids had a chance to celebrate the completion of their Mini-Hajj with their families and friends. It was a wonderful and beautiful afternoon with the Youth & their families. Wishing everyone a blessed Eid al-Adha! If you would like to hear about our next youth event & occasions- email us at Info@Islamichouseofwisdom.com

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08/11/16: Arabic School Summer Program Presentations
08/11/16: Arabic School Summer Program Presentations

The Arabic-Islamic School concluded their summer session with a program featuring students reciting a combination of various dua, chapters of the holy Quran and nasheed presentations. The Arabic-Islamic School will continue at the start of the school year- to register your children or for more information, please call (313) 359-1221 or reply to this email!

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07/29/16: Imam Elahi's Birthday Celebrated after Friday Services
07/29/16: Imam Elahi's Birthday Celebrated after Friday Services

07/29/16: Imam Elahi's Birthday Celebrated after Friday Services

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07/5/16: Eid al-Fitr Celebrated at the IHW
07/5/16: Eid al-Fitr Celebrated at the IHW
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06/27-28/16: Nights of Power Services
06/27-28/16: Nights of Power Services
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6/23/16: Interfaith Iftar in Ramadan
6/23/16: Interfaith Iftar in Ramadan

6/23/16: Interfaith Iftar in Ramadan

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04/02/16: Birth of Sayeda Fatimah (as) Celebrated at the IHW

Last Weekend- The Islamic House of Wisdom held a family celebration to honor the birth of Sayeda Fatima (as)- the daughter of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). Br. Younus Makki performed nasheed recitations, Imam Elahi touched on the life of Sayeda Fatima (as) and families enjoyed in some activities together following the program. Stay tuned for the next occasion to be announced soon!  

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11/08/15: 20th Anniversary Dinner of Islamic House of Wisdom - A Great Success!

20th Anniversary Dinner of Islamic House of Wisdom - A Great Success! 

Photo Highlights- IHW's Facebook Page: HERE Bintjbail.org: HERE   

November 8, 2015- With the presence of Congresswoman- Debbie Dingle, Mayor of Dearborn, interfaith community and hundreds of other dignitaries, community leaders and members, it turned to a great celebration of IHW's accomplishments in the last two decades. Some founding members and long terms supporters of IHW were awarded! 
Hajja Nawal Hamadeh, Dr Mohammad Ajjour, Yousuf Bazzi, Dr Hassan Amirikia, David Sadeghi, hajj Nasib Sowaidan and hajj Mohammad Siblani received plaques of Appreciation. Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi honored the souls of those who were part of IHW and passed away in the last 20 years. 
Imam honored the Islamic center, the Islamic institute of knowledge and Nadi Bint Jebail and talked in details about the history of IHW. 
A delicious dinner was catered by Byblos while the material was donated by Dearborn Fresh.  
At the end, Mayor of Dearborn, Judge Somers, Naser Beydoun, Dr Mahmoud Al-Hadidi, ADC Director Fatina Abdrabboh, Sam Elhaf, Zainab Hussein and some friends of interfaith expressed their support for Imam Elahi and board of IHW.  
This was one of the happiest and most successful events at IHW, inshallah many wonderful years to come!  In case you missed the dinner yetstill would like to make a contribution to the Programs, Services and Outreach of the Islamic House of Wisdom- Donate Online HERE

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04/26/15: Memorial Service Held in Memory of the late, Hajj Steven Ashker
04/26/15: Memorial Service Held in Memory of the late, Hajj Steven Ashker

  April 26, 2015: A memorial service and breakfast was held at the Islamic House of Wisdom in honor of the late, Hajj Steven Hassan Michael Ashker.

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04/25/15: Arabic School Students Met with Imam Elahi
04/25/15: Arabic School Students Met with Imam Elahi

Last weekend: Some of the classes of the Saturday Arabic School met with Imam Elahi. Students had an opportunity to hear from Imam Elahi and have their religious questions answered. Following the discussion, the students prayed together as a group with Imam Elahi.

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04/05/15: Honoring the Memory of Martyr Ayatollah Al-Sayyed Mohammad Baqer al-Sadr at IHW
04/05/15: Honoring the Memory of Martyr Ayatollah Al-Sayyed Mohammad Baqer al-Sadr at IHW

  Honoring the Memory of Martyr Ayatollah Al-Sayyed Mohammad Baqer al-Sadr at IHW

A crowd of the Muslim community, especially the Iraqi and Lebanese backgrounds gathered at the IHW to honor the service, sacrifice and historic accomplishments of shahid al-Sadr.

Ayatollah Sadr and his distinguished sister, Bent-Alhoda were murdered by the tyrant of Iraq, Saddam of Aflaghi. While Saddam was punished with a humiliating death and will be remembered as a shame in the history of evil oppresses, Shahid Sadr will continue to educate and inspire the forces of truth and justice forever.

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04/03/15: Turfe & Charara Families honored the memory of two faithful ladies!
04/03/15: Turfe & Charara Families honored the memory of two faithful ladies!

Turfe & Charara Families honored the memory of two faithful ladies!

In remembrance of Hajji Mariam Sharafeddine Charara and Hajji Kheirieh Turfah, the related families and friends attended an anniversary to pray for their souls and transfer their legacies to their grand  children. The service included reading the Quran (Khatmiyya) majles, dinner and group prayer!

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12/15/14: Arba'een Guests Honored at the Islamic House of Wisdom

Arba'een Guests Honored at the Islamic House of Wisdom  

See Photo Highlights: HERE

December 15, 2014

Last Monday- A faithful and friendly dinner gathering of some community leaders, activists and IHW members was held in appreciation of the guest speakers who served the community on the Arbaeen anniversary of Imam Hussein (as) at the Islamic House of Wisdom.

Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi thanked the Arbaeen guests and appreciated the attention of the faithful to such a historic occasion.   

He also condemned the insanity of the terrorist in Australia who promoted an ISIS criminal agenda and warned about the seriousness of Islamophobia. He concluded that the only way to win this media war is to work together with sincere unity.

He considered ego, arrogance and greed as evil instruments which divide the community and asked the community members to promote the culture of humility, harmony and vision both among the leaders and all members of the community.

Ostad Tahsin Bazzi was another speaker in the dinner that confirmed imam Elahi's points and concluded that only through purified souls we can create a humble community.

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12/14/14: Latmiyah with Sayed Ali Al-Hakeem in the Sunday Service

December 14, 2014: With us in the Sunday Breakfast & Service last Sunday, Sayed Ali Alhakeem who recited in both the Ashura and Arba'een nightly Services. Sayed Ali presented latmiyah to the congregants of Sunday's morning service and some of the youth joined him at the front of the room.

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12/11/15: Arba'een Services Held at the IHW

December 11-14, 2014
Last Weekend: Arba'een Services were held at the IHW. The programs included presentations in both English & Arabic. With us reciting, Sayed Ali Alhakeem in English from Manchester, UK and Sheikh Fadel Al-Khatib in Arabic from London, UK.  In English, presentations were given by Imam Elahi, Abathar Tajaldeen, and sisters who shared poetry- Teeba Sadoun and Abir Safa.    

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