Page 12 The Islamic Bulletin Issue 9 He who is constant in the dawn and afternoon Prayers will enter Paradise. (Bukhari and Muslim) Usman Bin Affan (R.A.A.) says that he heard the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) say: “A person who offers night (Isha) prayer in congregation is deemed to have spent half the night in optional prayer and one who joins the dawn (Fajr) prayer in congregation, is considered to have spent the whole night in optional prayer.” (Muslim) Prayer with the congregation is twenty seven times more beneficent than Prayer performed by oneself. (Bukhari and Muslim) The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) has said: “The servant of Allah is closest to Him when he prostrates himself before Him. Therefore, when you prostrate yourself, pray fervently.” (Muslim) Between Adhan and Iqamah there is a Prayer, for him who so wishes. (Bukhari and Muslim) Offer your Prayers in your homes for, with the exception of the prescribed Prayers, the best Prayer is that which is offered at home. (Bukhari and Muslim) When you have finished your Prayer in the mosque you should offer the rest of your Prayer at home, for Allah will bless your home because of your Prayer. (Muslim) When any of you enters the mosque he should not sit down till he has offered two rakaats. (Bukhari and Muslim) If a man awakens his wife at night and they offer Prayer (or offer two rakaats) they are both recorded among those who remember Allah. (Muslim) On Saturday, July 18, 1992, the San Francisco Muslim Community Center held its 6th Human Excellence Awards Ceremony at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, California. The Human Excellence Awards Ceremony honored individuals and organizations who have displayed outstanding contributions throughout the Bay Area. One of the goals of the awards ceremony was to raise funds to build a Masjid and school. “The religion of Islam teaches us that excellence is a part of the divine destiny of every human being. In a time when we constantly hear about the lack of role models for our youth, we believe it is our duty to present and acknowledge these distinguished people.” Imam Abu Qadir Al-Amin. Since its conception, the Human Excellence Awards has recognized efforts of not only the Muslim community, but also individuals and agencies outside the Muslim community who have pioneered themselves in selected areas of human interest. This year’s Keynote Speaker was Dr. Ali A. Mazrui, Ph. D., creator of the distinguished PBS series The Africans: A triple Heritage. The awardees honored for their contributions to Human Excellence included: Special Recognition Awards Criminal Justice...........................................Delancy Street Sports..........................................................Kevin Johnson Community Service...............................Rev. Yvette Flunder Journalism.......................................Rhonda White-Warner Philanthropy............................Bay Area Black United Fund Arts and Culture...........................................Jeyhan Rohani Religion..............................................Fellowship Church Media and Communications.............................Janice Huff Education...................................................Anita DeFrantz Health and Science..........................Michael LeNoir, M.D. Oakland Black Firefighters.................Dan Farrell, President Ayesha Mustafaa...............................Editor, Muslim Journal V Street Mosque..............................Sacramento, California Human Excellence Awards
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