شَهْرُ رَمَضَانَ الَّذِي أُنْزِلَ فِيهِ الْقُرْآنُ هُدًى لِلنَّاسِ
“Ramadan is the month in which the Qur’an was revealed — guidance for humanity.” (Q 2:185)
Du’a of the Day
اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ خَاتِمَةَ أَعْمَالِنَا صَالِحَةً
Allahumma aj‘al khatimata a‘malina salihah.
“O Allah, make the ending of our deeds righteous.”
Reflection: As Ramadan nears its end, the believer worries not about how much he has done, but whether his deeds were accepted.
Verse to reflect
“Indeed, Allah only accepts from the righteous.” (5:27)
Acceptance is the greatest success.
Hadith to consider
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Actions are judged by their endings.” (Al-Bukhari)
A strong finish may outweigh a weak beginning.
A message from as-Salaf
‘Ali ibn Abi Talib (raḍiya-llāhu ʿanhu) said: “Be more concerned about the acceptance of deeds than the deeds themselves.”
Acceptance is the real goal.
Question
Why were the early Muslims more worried about the acceptance of deeds than the performance of deeds?
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Also known as the Islamic Centre of Newcastle (ICN) / Sultan Fatih Mosque, our masjid is located at the heart of Newcastle’s growing Muslim community.
The Mayfield Mosque serves worshippers from more than 45 diverse backgrounds. While Muslims currently constitute just 1.68% of Newcastle’s population, the city has become a vibrant hub for Islamic culture and inter-faith harmony across the Hunter region.
In 2007, the Islamic Centre of Newcastle (Mayfield Mosque) began operations from a former Salvation Army church, becoming the central place of worship for Muslims in Mayfield and beyond. This legacy continues to grow today.
Our community proudly reflects Australia’s inclusive spirit—holding fast to Islamic faith and values while embracing our role as engaged, unified Australian citizens. Under the leadership of our dedicated management team and Imam, the mosque has built strong bridges with other faith and civic organisations, enhancing community cohesion and cooperation.