MCC Newsletter
June Newsletter 2026

June Newsletter 2026

Muharram: The Month of Allah

A special MCC Newsletter issue on sacred time, Ashura, reflection, renewal, fasting, community care, youth voices, and MCC updates.

Editor’s Note

Muharram opens the Islamic lunar year with a call to remember Allah, renew intention, seek forgiveness, and reflect on the lessons of Ashura. This newsletter brings together Qur’an and Hadith reflections, personal essays, youth submissions, poetry, environmental care, Eid memories, and community announcements.

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Cover FeatureThe Month of Allah and the virtues of Muharram.
AshuraFasting, history, Karbala, and moral reflection.
Youth VoicesShort submissions, handwritten work, and family reflections.
Community UpdatesMCC Federal and Chapter announcements.

Cover and Regular Reflections

Cover Feature

Month of Allah: The Muharram

Zulqarnine

A Qur’an and Hadith-based reflection on Muharram as the Month of Allah, the sacred months, Ashura fasting, and the opportunity for good deeds.

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Ashura and Muharram Reflections

Feature Essay

Ashura: Tragedy or Victory?

Salah Khan, Ph.D.

A reflective historical essay on Ashura, Karbala, memory, legitimacy, and how Muslims understand the moral weight of the day.

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Personal Essay

Muharram: Remembering the Past, Renewing Our Purpose

Jayed Ibn Jalal

A youth reflection on Muharram as a month of sacred time, fasting, Ashura, patience, renewal, and standing with truth.

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বাংলা লেখা

মুহাররম

উম্মে জারিফ

মুহাররমের ঐতিহাসিক তাৎপর্য, আশুরার রোজা, কারবালার শিক্ষা এবং কিছু বর্জনীয় বিষয় নিয়ে সংক্ষিপ্ত আলোচনা।

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Young Writers

Young Writers / Poetry

Muharram: Islamic New Year 1448 AH

Naba Tawhid, Toronto

A thoughtful Muharram poem reflecting on sacred time, quiet renewal, gratitude, prayer, patience, and the beginning of the Islamic new year.

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Young Writers

About Muharram

Mihraan Ibne Saad, Grade 2, Calgary

A young writer’s simple handwritten reflection about the special month of Muharram.

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Young Writers

Muharram

Rafeen, Grade 7, Saskatoon

A short youth submission introducing Muharram as the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

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Young Writers

Eid Ul-Adha Reunion

Muniba Shafik, Grade 4, Saskatoon

A Grade 4 reflection on the MCC Saskatoon Eid reunion, family, friendship, and the joy of community gathering.

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Poetry and Creative Writing

Poetry

সফর অনন্তের

Zulqarnine

বাংলা কবিতা: দুনিয়ার সফর, আখিরাতের প্রত্যাবর্তন, আত্মার যাত্রা এবং আল্লাহর রহমতের আকুতি।

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Community and Environment

Community and Environment

Planting for the Sake of Allah

Mumtahena Binta Helal, Saskatoon

A reflection on World Environment Day, gardening, sadaqah jariyah, and seeing Allah’s signs in the growth of plants.

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Community and Environment

World Environment Day Reflection

Jarif Ibn Jalal

A family reflection on tree planting, caring for nature, and learning to build a connection with Allah’s creation.

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MCC Federal and Chapter Updates

MCC Updates

MCC Federal and Chapter Updates

MCC Newsletter Team

Federal announcements, NextGen youth programmes, summer camp, Muharram halaqah, youth speech winners, and chapter/community event posters.

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Closing Dua

May Allah make Muharram a month of reflection, fasting, repentance, sincerity, unity, and renewed commitment to truth and service. Ameen.