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Web Address: www.islamicbulletin.org
E-Mail: info@islamicbulletin.org
Editor, Islamic Bulletin
P.O. Box 410186
San Francisco, CA 94141-0186, USA
Dear Editor
AsalamuAlaikum
I wanted to share an exciting release with the readers of the Is-
lamic Bulletin. On August 12, 2011, the U.S. Postal Service issued
a new Eid Forever stamp. Forever stamps are
always equal in value to the current First-Class
Mail one-ounce rate. So if you buy this stamp
youwill still be able to use it in the future, (hence
the name “forever”) even if the rates go up. The
new background color and calligraphy on this
stampwill help customers and postal clerks dis-
tinguish the Forever stamp from the original Eid
stamp, which was first issued in 2001 with gold
calligraphy on a blue background. The Eid stamp is an important
stepping stone for the recognition of Islam in this country. Use
them for yourselves or gift them to your friends or neighbors and
encourage them to use on their greeting cards this season. You
can order these stamps online at shop.usps.com. Type “Eid” un-
der Search or call 1-800-stamp24.
Your sister in Islam,
UmmKalthoum
South San Francisco, CA
Dear Editor
Salam
I have recently read the articles on your website and I really
think you are doing a great job and a good deed by letting
people know more about Islam. I was touched when I read
about the beauty tips for sisters. This website made me feel
ashamed. May Allah please forgive me for not praying, fasting
even though I reached puberty 4 years ago but thanks to you
now I will try my best to follow Almighty Allah's Commands.
Thank You
S. from Uzbekistan.
Dear Editor
AsalamuAlaikum,
I am a Muslim man from Chad. I recently visited China at the
invitation of a seminar organizedby government officials hoping to
establish cooperation and friendship with China. Before leaving
formy trip, I was very concernedwithmaintainingmy prayer times
as one ofmy religious obligations. Inparticular, yourwebsite, which
looked like it was especiallymade forme. I found that yourMosque
locator and Prayer section are alsoworldwide, MashaAllah. I really
felt that it united Muslims from different countries. I was able to
I
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The verses of theHolyQur’an and the traditions of the Prophet have been printed for
the benefit of our readers. You are asked to ensure their sanctity. Therefore, they
should be disposed of in the proper Islamic manner.
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Subhana Wa Tahala
(SWT) - May Allah (God) be glorified and exalted
Sallallahou alayhi wasallam
(SAW);
(or Alayhi Salam)
AS; Peace Be Upon Him
PBUH; = in Arabic these salutations are called
Salawat
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(Urdu: Durood)- this
expression follows specifically after saying the name of the last prophet of Islam,
Mohammad (Muhammed)
R.A.; R.A.A. - Allah was pleased with him/her
Allahu Yarhamu
- May Allah pardon and forgive him
Bukhari, Muslim, Sahih, Abu Dawoud, Tirmidhi, Nasa’i, IbnMajah are the names of
the transmiters of the Prophet’s (pbuh) Hadith and Sunnah (words and lifestyle.)
keep all my prayers and attend the Jumah salat. I also loved your
newsletters! Listening to the live radio station “Radio Islam” from
South Africa increasedmy faith while learning about a new coun-
try and people. May Allah reward all the people who made this
possible and give you the highest level in paradise, Jannah Al
Firdous.
Adam
Dear Editor
Assalamu Alaikkum,
I came across your web site and your bulletins and I can tell you
I just sit at my desk reading them over and over again.
I wish you could write more often.
Keep it up and may Allah grant you paradise .
Sadiq O Ebrahim Dawood
Quatre Bornes, Mauritius
Dear Editor
Salamu-allaykum, while googling for Quran, I suddenly found
the most complete and useful resource for everyone.Your web
site is very informative and a pleasure to visit.
Jazakumullah. Particularly, it will benefit my kids insha Allah.
May Allah reward you. Salaam.
A. Omar
Rome, Italy