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“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)” 3-3-12 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Br. Adil Shaikh, son of Br. Salim Shaikh and nephew of Br. Abdul-Saeed Shaikh. May Allah SWT forgive his sins, give his family patience and enter him into Jannat-ul-Firdaus. The Salat-ul-Janaza was on March 4, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Source: ISB) 2-27-12 The Board of Directors, Imam, Executive Director and the staff of Dar Al Hijrah and the muslim community in Northern Virginia extend its deepest condolences to our brother Omar Abu-Ali for the death of his brother Nasri Abu-Ali. My Allah grant him with Jannah, and give family patience. (Source: Dar Al-Hijrah) 2-27-12 This is to inform you of the passing of our dear Bro. Hakim AlQawiyy. Please remember Bro. Hakim in your prayers. May Allah grant him the highest reward in the Jinnatul Firdows. (Source: M. Afifa) 2-24-12 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sister Bismillah Begum, mother of Br. Shahid Khan and mother-in-law of Dr. Anwar Khokhar. May Allah SWT forgive her sins, give her family patience and enter her into Jannat-ul-Firdaus. The Salat-ul-Janaza was on February 24, 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Source: ISB) 2-24-12 Brother Fawwad Haider’s grandmother has passed away. Please make dua that Allah swt forgives her sins and elevates her to the highest station in Paradise. Ameen. (Source: K Sajjad) 2-23-12 Br. Ismael Kebbeh’s sister has passed away. May Allah (swt) in His infinite mercy forgive her shortcomings and enter her into Jannat ul Firdaus, Aameen. O Allah, forgives her and raise her rank among the rightly guided, be a successor to whom she has left behind, and forgive us and her. OLord of the worlds make spacious her grave and illuminate it for her.’Aameen (Source: ISG) 2-22-12 Br. Azzam Abdelkarim’s mother has passed away. May Allah (swt) in His infinite mercy forgive her shortcomings and enter her into Jannat ul Firdaus, Aameen. (Source: ICM) 2-17-12 It is with great sadness and heavy heart that we inform you of the passing of Brother Farouk Agrama, brother-in-law of DAT founder and member Board of Trustees, Brother Saeed Salah. We ask Allah (SWT) to shower him with His mercy, compassion and forgiveness, and to grant him the highest ranks in paradise, and give his family support and patience during these difficult times. (Source: DAT)
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March 9th 2012 - March 22nd 2012
Upcoming Events In Your Area WhyIslam DC Dawah Workshop Sunday, March 11 2012, 10:30am - 4:30pm As every year, spring is a time for WhyIslam team to get ready for its summer campaign. During the summer time, WhyIslam DC participate in several local and county fairs and provide information about Islam. This workshop helps WhyIslam volunteers to learn effective way of providing information about Islam, how to answer common questions and how to avoid common pitfalls. Registration is $10 per person which includes lunch. Sisters can join this program also. Location: Al Fatih Academy, 12300 Pinecrest Road, Reston, Virginia 20191 Contact: For more information and to register online, go to www.icnadc.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------16th Annual Sisters Fashion Show and Luncheon Sunday, March 11 2012, 1:30pm - 6:30am International Sisters Network presents its 16th Annual Sisters Only Fashion Show and Luncheon. 1970s Vintage Couture. Donations: $50, children under 12, $25. For more information, go to website http://internationalsisters.synthasite. com/ Location: Washington Naval Yard and Convention Center, 1454 Parsons Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20374 Contact: Sister Aisha Abdul-Mateen at 240.606.6122 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Central Virginia Qur’an Competition Saturday, March 17 2012, 9:00am - 2:00pm Seventh Annual Central Virginia Quran Competition. We are introducing a new feature to this year’s event. We would like to introduce to the community The First Quran Reading Contest! This is an exciting new opportunity for greater participation for the community. Guest Speaker: Haroon Baqai, principal of Al-Huda School and Hifzh Program. Valuable prizes. Halal Zabiha Meal will be served. Testing: March 17th, 2012. Registration Closes March 8th, 2012. To register, go to www.cvqc.org. Location: Islamic Center of Virginia 1241 Buford Road, Richmond, Virginia Contact: For questions, comments, and donations: contact 804-638-9446 or centralvaqcc@gmail.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ICCL Fundraiser - Build Your Palace in Jannah Sunday, March 25 2012, 5:00pm - 9:00pm The Islamic Community Center of Laurel invites you and your families to a Special Fundraiser “Build Your Palace in Jannah” “Whoever builds a mosque for the sake of Allah, Allah will reward that person with a palace in Paradise” Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 5:00 PM the BWI Marriott 1743 West Nursery Road Baltimore, MD 21090 $35 per person $50 at the door Limited Babysitting Available Free of Charge To purchase tickets, call or visit 7306 Contee Road Laurel, MD 20707 www.icclmd.org Tel: 301-317-4584 TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW FOR PURCHASE! Location: BWI Marriott. Contact: 301-317-4584. Buy your tickets today! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Global Deaf Muslim Annual Fundraising Dinner Saturday, March 31 2012, 6:00pm - 10:00pm Please Join us for Global Deaf Muslim’s (GDM) Annual Fundraising Dinner. Reaching the financial goal for the Qur’an in American Sign Language (ASL). This is a follow up effort to raise funds for the Qur’an project that started last year. Admission: $30 per person in advance, $35 per person at the door. To order tickets, please visit http://gdm-vafundraiser. eventbrite.com/. Come and support us! Location: Herndon Community Center, 814 Ferndale Avenue, Herndon, VA 20170 Contact: Any questions or concerns, email: contact@globaldeafmuslim.org or visit our website: www.globaldeafmuslim. org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Dar Al-Hijrah Annual Fundraiser T.E.A.M. Sunday, April 01 2012, 6:00pm - 10:00pm Dar Al-Hijrah cordially invites you to its annual fundraiser T.E.A.M. (Together..Everyone Achieves More). Speakers: Osama Abuirshaid and Sheikh Okasha Kameny. Special features: DAH Youth, WIA Students, Scouts. Children’s program free of charge (ages 1-12). Tickets: $45 individual, $80 couple. Buy tickets from the office, online or from the volunteers. Location: Mark Center Hilton, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22311 Contact: To sponsor a table or advertise, please contact Asra@Mirzapr.com or Dar Al-Hijrah 703-536-1030 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NCPCF First Annual Banquet Sunday, April 15 2012, 5:00pm - 8:00pm National Coalition to Protect Civil Freedoms (NCPCF) First Annual Banquet. Civil Freedoms in Jeopardy: Building a Coalition Together. Keynote Speaker: Glenn Greenwald, Independent Journalist and Civil Rights Litigator. Also Featuring: Ex-Gitmo Guard Tells All, Ex-Inmate Relates Suffering of Prisoners and Families. Registration at 5:00PM. Tickets: $40, $30 for students. Limited Babysitting Available. Dinner and Program will start promptly at 5:30PM. Location: The Waterford, 6715 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA 22150 Contact: For more information and ticket purchase, please call 855-248-3733 or email events@civilfreedoms.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------MCC Extension Project Fundraiser Saturday, April 21 2012, 6:00pm - 9:00pm MCC Extension Project Fundraiser. Speaker: Imam Johari Abdul-Malik. Tickets: $50 (ages 12 years and older) Location: Muslim Community Center, Main Hall Contact: 301-384-3454, mccmd.org