June 29th 2012 - July 12th 2012
OBITS & UPCOMING EVENTS
Request For Dua’s { To A llah We B e l o n g , an d t o Hi m i s Ou r R e tu r n }
“Everyone is going to taste death, and We shall make a trial of you with evil and good, and to Us you will be returned.” (Surah Al-Anbiya:35)” 6-17-12 It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Sister Qurana Ludd, daughter of Yacub (Jack) and Brenda Ludd. May the Most High, Grant her Mercy, Peace and Parardise. Amin. (Source: Masjid Muhammad) 6-20-12 The mother of ICNVT President Dr Muhammad Farooq has returned to Allah. Please ask Allah swt for to forgive her and give patience, mercy and blessings to the family at this difficult time. (Source: ICNVT Shirley Gate)
ramadan II
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which they mold their lives around. LESSON 10: Teaching the young to worship Allah
The Prophet (may Allah send His blessing and peace upon him) said, “Those of you who will live after me will see many differences. Then you must cling to my Sunnah and the Sunnah of the rightly guided khaleefahs. Hold fast to it and stick to it.” (Aboo Daawood) In this month we sense that there is a possibility for unity, because we all fast together, we break fast together, we all worship Allah together, and we pray Salaatul`Eid together. Therefore we sense possibility of unity. It is possible for Muslims to be a single body, but this will only be achieved when obedience is only to Allah and His Messenger.
It was the practice of the people of Madina that during the fast of `Aashooraa (which is now a recommended fast of one day) to get their children to fast with them. When the children would cry of hunger and thirst, their parents would distract their attention by giving them some sort of toy to play with. The children would break their fast with their parents. (as mentioned in al-Bukhaaree). So the young should be brought to the masjid and they should pray with their parents, so that they are able to get into the habit of becoming worshippers of Allah. If one does not encourage children to fast when they are young, they will find it very difficult to fast for thirty days at the age of puberty. This is why the Prophet (may Allah send His blessing and peace upon him) said, “Command your children to pray at the age of seven and beat them at the age of ten (if they do not pray.” (Haakim)
LESSON 9: Learning discipline
LESSON 11: Caring for one’s health
The Prophet (may Allah send His blessing and peace upon him) made us adhere to discipline and strictness, strictness that does not lead to fanaticism or going outside the bounds that Allah has laid down. One cannot knowingly break the fast before the sunset, as this will not be accepted by Allah. Muslims should learn to be very strict in their lives, because they are people of an important message,
Fasting has many medical benefits and it teaches Muslims to take care of their health and to build strong bodies. The Prophet (may Allah send His blessing and peace upon him) said, “A strong believer is better and is more beloved to Allah than a weak believer, and there is good in everyone.” (Muslim)
LESSON 8: Sensing the unity of the Muslims
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Upcoming Events In Your Area Newseum: Understanding American Muslims Thursday, June 28 2012, 9:00am - 4:30pm As the 2012 election season heats up, American Muslims find themselves at the center of the growing debate about the role of mosques, sharia law, religious garb, and other issues related to religious freedom and Muslim life in the United States. This exciting day long symposium at the Newseum will bring together leading experts on religious freedom and American Muslims to examine many of the contentious questions fueling these debates. Join the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, the Religious Freedom Education Project at the Newseum, the British Council and the Interfaith Alliance for a lively and engaging discussion that replaces negative rhetoric with thoughtful discussion. Location: Newseum Washington, DC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ISWA 15th Matrimonial Session Sunday, July 01 2012, 10:30am - 1:30pm Are you single, divorced, or widowed? Are you looking for a compatible mate for marriage? Then, plan to attend the Fifteenth (15th) session of Muslim brothers and sisters who are seeking life partners. Agenda: Pre-Marital counseling, Marriage in Islam, and Introductions. Breakfast Buffet provided. Registration fee: $25. Location: ISWA Center, 2701 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring, MD Contact: For further information, please call 301-879-0930 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NAMAW March and Rally Sunday, July 01 2012, 11:00am - 7:00pm National Association of Muslim American Women (NAMAW) March and Rally for Global Justice and Peace. Gather at the Washington Monument, and then march to Upper Senate Park, area 2 for the rally. BE THERE! Location: Washington Monument, Washington DC ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Manassas Muslim Association Fundraising Dinner Sunday, July 01 2012, 5:00pm - 8:00pm Manassas Muslim Association cordially invites you and your family to an evening with Dr. Altaf Husain - ISNA Shura Council and Dr. Hasan Abunar- Darul Uloom, New York. Building A Vibrant Community: Fundraising Dinner for Islamic School and Community Center, in Manassas, VA. Admission $30.00 Per Person. RSVP Required. E-mail: info@manassasmuslims.org. Web: www.manassasmuslims.org Location: Fox Chase Manor, 8310 Chatsworth Drive, Manassas, VA 20109 Contact: For more Information, please contact Br. Asif Iqbal (443) 851-3131 or Br. Hamid Nawaz (703) 304-5586 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ISB Summer Basketball Tournament Saturday, July 07 2012 ISB Muslim Athletic Program: Summer Basketball Tournament. 3 on 3 half court games. 4 player teams minimum. Starts 9AM. Registration is $40 per team. Registration closes on June 30th 2012. For more information, visit www. isb.org/MAP. Location: Islamic Society of Baltimore (ISB), 6631 Johnnycake Road, Baltimore, MD 21244 Contact: RSVP: MAP@ISB.ORG or 410-747-4869 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Personal Financial Management Workshop Saturday, July 07 2012, 10:00am - 1:00pm Dar-us-Salaam is proud to present the Personal Financial Management workshop. Key learning objectives will include: Review the principles of effective goal setting, Understanding the role of personal financial planning in achieving your goals, and more. Facilitator: Dr. Khalid Bekka, an expert in economic and financial consulting. Suggested Donation to Dar-Us Salaam: $10 per attendee. Refreshments will be served. Please use this link to register for the workshop no later than June 30, 2012. https://duscommunity.wufoo.com/forms/z7s2k5/ Location: Dar-us-Salaam, 5301 Edgewood Road, College Park MD 20740 Contact: 301-982-2402; info@darussalaam.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Include Me: Inclusion Matters Seminar at ADAMS Saturday, July 07 2012, 7:00pm - 10:00pm Include Me: Inclusion Matters Seminar. Hosted by: ADAMS Accessibility Committee and EquallyAble Foundation. Many families with disabilities are feeling excluded from communities and leading a life of disconnect and discontent, some even lack the basic knowledge of whom to approach for their disability and emotional needs. Distinguished Speakers: Sh. Abdurrafa Ouertani, Dr. Navid Rashid, Mr. Mat Barkley, Ms. Muneera Fontaine and Mr. Mohammed Yousuf. Refreshments will be provided. Location: ADAMS Main Hall Contact: For More Infomation, contact: info@equallyable.org, www.equallyable.org, or 571 354 0454 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ISB SummerFest 2012 Saturday, July 14 2012, 12:00pm - 8:00pm Featuring: Call of Duty- MW3 Tournament, Laser Tag Area, Grand Bazaar with over 70 vendors, Boot Camp obstacle course, talent show, Rock climbing, reptile show, The wrecking ball- 18 person ride, pony rides, International Food Vendors, Bumper Cars, Carnival games, face painting, henna, ultimate volleyball and much more. Purchase wristbands online at www.isb.org/summerfest. Get your Ramadan and Eid shopping here. Location: Islamic Society of Baltimore (ISB), 6631 Johnnycake Road, Baltimore, MD 21244 Contact: For more info, sponsorship, or vending inquires, email: summerfest@isb.org
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