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Monthly Khatm-e-Khwaajgaan Wird – IECRC Sacramento
The IECRC holds a Commemoration of the Great Wali (Saint) of Hind (India), Hazrat Khawaja Muniuddin Chishti (may God shower His Mercy on his soul) each month on or around the 6th of the Lunar Calendar and annually on a larger scale. During this event , the khatm-ul-khwaajgaan (a dhikr wird as perfomed my great awliya over the years in group) will be recited along with recitation of Naat and a talk. If you are joining in on-line, you can click one of the links below to get the text.
It is the great Blessing and Mercy of our Magnanimous Creator, Allah Almighty, that He has chosen from amongst His creation, pure and pious personalities to guide humanity. After the Seal of Prophethood, the Beloved, Holy Prophet Muhammad (may the prayers and peace of Allah Almighty be upon Him, His Blessed Family and Noble Companions) this task was given in the custody of the great Saints of the Islamic tradition – the Awliya Kiram, may Allah be well pleased with them all. One of the shining luminaries in this constellation of Saints is the great Sultanul-Hind Hazrat Khawaja Muinuddin Hasan Chishti Sanjari Ajmeri famous as Khawaja Ghareeb Nawaz (may Allah have mercy on him). Khawaja is a Persian word which means Master or Teacher.
The event is held monthly live via Internet or you may attend the event in person at the following locations:
Internet: http://my.dimdim.com/sharaaz2001
Text of Khatm Khawaajgaan:Â Â Â Â [ khatm_khwajgaan ] Â [ English/Roman transliteration ]
IECRC Center
9647 Gerber Rd, Sacramento, CA 95829
Time 6pm-Maghrib (PST – California Time)
Insha-Allah dinner (Langar-e-Qadriyyah) will be served after the event.
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| Schedule for the remainder of the year 1431 Hijri and 2009/2010 CE | |
| Jamad-ul-Awwal | April 24 (Sat) |
| Jamad-uth-Thani | May 22 (Sat) |
| Rajab | June 19 (Sat) – Grand Event |
| Sha’ban | July 17 (Sat) |
| Ramadan | August 14 (Sat) |
| Shawwal | September 11 (Sat) |
| Dhul Qa’da | October 9 (Sat) |
| Dhul Hijja | November 6 (Sat) |
Ramadan Kofta
Ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground beef (less than 10% fat)
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 cup oil for frying
- 5 eggs
- ½ cup parsley, finely chopped
- 2 Tablespoons rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Allspice (Optional)
Method
- Sauté the onions and 2/3 of the ground beef in 1 tablespoon of oil for five minutes.
- Boil the rice in one cup water until very soft; drain. Remove the ground beef from heat and pour into a mixing bowl.
- Add the remaining ground beef, cooked rice, parsley, salt, pepper, and three eggs. Mix with your hands and knead the ingredients well.
- Moistening your hands with a bit of water, take egg-sized pieces of the kufta mixture and form into 1-1/2 inch meatballs.
- Preheat oil over medium heat in a large, heavy bottom frying pan. Place the flour on a plate and dredge the kufta in flour.
- Beat remaining two eggs and roll the flour-covered kufta in the egg mixture.
- Fry the meatballs about six minutes, until they are golden brown on all sides.
- Remove to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with rice, French fries, and green salad.
Source: http://www.faizaneislam.com/food/ramadhan_kofta.shtml
