f you believe it's possible to have multiple mosques in Tucson and still have one eid prayer for the entire muslim community, no matter the small differences, please sign the petition.
This is an effort by some local Tucson muslims to have one eid prayer for the entire community from now on, beginning with Eid Al Adha which is on September 23 or 24, 2015. Many other cities, including our sister city Phoenix, have such joint prayers.
Help us bring this community back together! Forward the petition link to all your Tucson family and friends.
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July 28, 2015
I really did not think this would gain this much steam so fast but here we are and honestly it feels like people are finally realizing that we just need to be in the same room together. It is kind of overwhelming in the best way because I have been thinking about how much we miss out on by staying in our own little bubbles and now it feels like the momentum is actually building toward that one big prayer we keep talking about.
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I am not a Muslim but I do have many wonderful friends who are Muslims I would be so happy to see this happen for them!
YES!! This way we can meet all our friends without having to choose between one prayer or the other!
One eid prayer would be great. There would also not be a duplication of costs. So more money can be used by the masjids for other purposes.
Given the growth of our community, it makes sense to have 2 or more mosques. However, we should have one Eid prayer as a sign of a united community
ماتكبر الا الازبالة ياراعين المناصب بأدارة المسجدين هاذي امانة برقبتكم ماهي ترقية او تزكية ...اتقو الله بل المسلمين نحن قوم ضعفاء بهاذيه الديار فا الامر لا يحتمل التفرقة اكثر واكثر
I agree there should be one Eid. However, as I look at the common trends for the petition I see comments talking putting their "egos away for once" and blaming the "Community leaders". However, although the history of the issues should not reflect the current situation of Eid. Many are uninformed about the Eid situation and the talks that community leaders had in the past about joining the Eids. Also, from the names that I have recognized very few have participated in the preparations for Eid in either community. When facing the reality, we must first act, then request change. By getting involved in the community for those who believe in the unity of "one Eid" need to become the part of the community leaders. Lastly, as a Muslim, a mosque should be like your second home, and in your homes, you don't talk about your family problems on Facebook which only embarrasses your family. The people in both mosques are your brothers and sisters, including both community leaders. I do agree in the unification of Eid. However, I do not believe in putting our home issues on full blast... To create change, get involved, become a leader, not just a petition signer. May Allah(SWT) reward you all for your intentions and hope to all see you in one Eid!!!
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f you believe it's possible to have multiple mosques in Tucson and still have one eid prayer for the entire muslim community, no matter the small differences, please sign the petition.
This is an effort by some local Tucson muslims to have one eid prayer for the entire community from now on, beginning with Eid Al Adha which is on September 23 or 24, 2015. Many other cities, including our sister city Phoenix, have such joint prayers.
Help us bring this community back together! Forward the petition link to all your Tucson family and friends.
Updates
July 28, 2015
I really did not think this would gain this much steam so fast but here we are and honestly it feels like people are finally realizing that we just need to be in the same room together. It is kind of overwhelming in the best way because I have been thinking about how much we miss out on by staying in our own little bubbles and now it feels like the momentum is actually building toward that one big prayer we keep talking about.
22 Comments
Having more than one masjid makes sense for a community our size but there is absolutely no rationale for having more than one Eid. How about the community "leaders" put their egos aside and do the right thing for once.
I am not a Muslim but I do have many wonderful friends who are Muslims I would be so happy to see this happen for them!
YES!! This way we can meet all our friends without having to choose between one prayer or the other!
One eid prayer would be great. There would also not be a duplication of costs. So more money can be used by the masjids for other purposes.
Given the growth of our community, it makes sense to have 2 or more mosques. However, we should have one Eid prayer as a sign of a united community
ماتكبر الا الازبالة ياراعين المناصب بأدارة المسجدين هاذي امانة برقبتكم ماهي ترقية او تزكية ...اتقو الله بل المسلمين نحن قوم ضعفاء بهاذيه الديار فا الامر لا يحتمل التفرقة اكثر واكثر
I agree there should be one Eid. However, as I look at the common trends for the petition I see comments talking putting their "egos away for once" and blaming the "Community leaders". However, although the history of the issues should not reflect the current situation of Eid. Many are uninformed about the Eid situation and the talks that community leaders had in the past about joining the Eids. Also, from the names that I have recognized very few have participated in the preparations for Eid in either community. When facing the reality, we must first act, then request change. By getting involved in the community for those who believe in the unity of "one Eid" need to become the part of the community leaders. Lastly, as a Muslim, a mosque should be like your second home, and in your homes, you don't talk about your family problems on Facebook which only embarrasses your family. The people in both mosques are your brothers and sisters, including both community leaders. I do agree in the unification of Eid. However, I do not believe in putting our home issues on full blast... To create change, get involved, become a leader, not just a petition signer. May Allah(SWT) reward you all for your intentions and hope to all see you in one Eid!!!
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Having more than one masjid makes sense for a community our size but there is absolutely no rationale for having more than one Eid. How about the community "leaders" put their egos aside and do the right thing for once.