Snow Emergency Plan For The Weekend *** UPDATE ***

Alhamdulillah, we are able to clear enough of the parking lot and the stairs to have access to the Masjid. So inshallah we can hold Jama’ in the musallah starting the Isha time today. However, extreme caution is needed for both driving and walking in the parking lot as large swath of ice still covers the cleared area as can be seen in the attached pictures. Also, large parts of the parking lot are still covered with snow. For this reason all other activities will remain suspended until further notice and the facility will remain closed between the salah times.

JazakAllah Khairun

DAT Shura

Snow Emergency Plan For The Weekend *** UPDATE ***

CONSIDERING THE SAFETY AND THE INCONVENIENCE CAUSED BY THE RECENT SNOW STORM DAR AL-TAQWA HAVE DECIDED TO CANCEL ALL ACTIVITIES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Snow Emergency Plan For The Weekend

All indications are that we will see another big snow storm this weekend with steady accumulating snow for 36 hours starting early Friday afternoon. Up to 30 inches of snow and 30 mph wind gusts are expected. This will result in whiteout conditions that will create extremely hazardous road conditions. Most probably there will be emergency declared meaning no one allowed on the roads except for emergency/first responders.
According to the latest forecast, the first snowflakes in Howard county are expected by early afternoon and will continue late into Saturday night. Therefore our plan of action will be as follows:

• Friday, 5 February 2010: At this time we plan to have Jumma prayers at Dar Al-Taqwa as scheduled (1:30 pm). We will announce plans for the rest of the day after Jumma inshallah.
• Saturday, 6 February 2010: All activities are cancelled and the facility will remain closed.
• Sunday, 7 February 2010: We will make the determination Saturday night.

The Shura will continuously monitor the changing conditions and will provide updates to the community with respect to the facility operations as needed throughout the weekend.

2 Jumma Prayers at Dar Al-Taqwa

For the past few months Salat-al-Jumma parking at Dar Al-Taqwa (DAT) and its vicinity, has become a very serious issue. This increase in traffic which causes a traffic jam periodically, along with uncontrolled parking by our patrons, during the time of Salat, have raised serious concern in the community and the surrounding neighborhood.
We at DAT are very apprehensive about this situation, and tried our best to diffuse it by implementing parking restrictions in and around DAT.

However, a number of options were considered to resolve the progressively deteriorating situation, and finally the Shura committee has voted to implement two Khutbat-al-Jumma at this facility immediately. Hopefully this decision will help us to improve the parking situation and avoid further inconvenience to our neighbors and the community.

As of February 12th,2010 the Jumma Schedule will be as follows:

• First Khutbah will start at 12:30 PM sharp
• Prayer will begin at 12:55 PM
• Everybody must leave before 1:15 PM to accommodate parking for the 2nd Khutbah
• Second Khutbah will start at 1:45 PM sharp
• Prayer will begin at 2:15 PM

DAT is requesting your full cooperation and help, to implement this policy.

Please note that the overflow parking restrictions announced before will stay in effect.

Divine Speech - Literary Characteristics Of The Quran

This single weekend seminar brings to light the literary marvel and subtlety of the Qur’an to English speaking audiences. Attendees need not have background in the Arabic language. The seminar comprises a series of discussions on literary issues pertaining to the Qur’an that are difficult to capture in translation such as the placement of Qur’anic stories, repetition, alleged grammatical errors, coherence and transitions from subject to subject, and more.
Click here to register for the course.

Jumma Parking Reminder

We would like to remind everyone to please follow the new overflow parking policy at DAT:

• Please use Cedar Lane Park West, which is located right across the Board of Education Bldg and is accessible thru Cedar lane, for all overflow parking (see map below). A shuttle will be provided to transport people to and from DAT.



• No parking in the Cedar Lane Park across from DAT or along the road leading to that parking lot from Route 108. This is to avoid unsafe situations that are caused when people have to walk across Route 108 to get to the DAT.



• Please do not walk between the DAT and the Cedar Lane Park or along Rte 108. Use the shuttle bus.



• No parking is allowed along Route 108 between Eliotts Oak Road and Cedar Lane. The State Highway Administration will post ‘No Parking’ signs and the Howard County Police will issue parking tickets for violations.



• Please do not stop in the traffic lane to drop off or pickup passengers in front of the DAT gate in order to avoid traffic backup on Rte 108. Proceed to the overflow parking lot and use the shuttle.

We specially request those brothers and sisters who come early for Jumma to park in the Cedar Lane West parking lot and use the shuttle bus. The shuttle bus will be available at the parking lot starting 1:00 pm.

Free Walk-in Clinic for (H1N1) Flu Virus

With the help of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Howard county government is offering a free vaccination program thru a walk-in clinic at the health department. This vaccine is available to children over 6 months of age and any adult who wish to participate in this program. No appointments are necessary, and there is no charge for the services.

Where: Howard county health department, 7180 Columbia gateway drive, Columbia, MD

When: 8:30 AM-11:30 AM, 12:30 AM- 4:00 PM - Check Dates

For More Info: Call 410-313-6503 or check online.

We urge you to participate in this program with your children and the families, to keep the environment safe and healthy.

Guest Khateeb, Br. Nouman Khan, Friday Jan 29th, 2010

Inshaa Allah Br. Nouman Khan will offer khutbah at DAT on 1/29/10. Br. Nouman is founder of Al-Bayyinah Institute, an institute offering Arabic language educational programs.

Leadership for the Heart, 1431/2010

Alhamedellah there is no better way to develop leadership in an applied way than performing an umra. The umra program is developed for teens ages 16-21 to inculcate Islamic concepts and to practice attributes of a Muslim young man. It is a mix of worship, recreational and educational activities. Over a week during spring break your teen will be immersed into an experience of a life-time. Why spend over $5000 on an ambassador's leadership development program in Paris, or Tokyo, when we have the two jewels of Makkah and Madinah.

Value
Inshaa Allah Your teen will develop tremendous skills, experience and maturity upon completing this program. From getting exposed to a world of experiences and activities to learning about the prophets and messengers of the past your teen will connect with his Muslim character. The program is designed to completely transform your child’s daily activities from the routine of a young Muslim man in the US during a school break, to a focused and intensive format with a diversity of activities such as spending time learning from a scholar at the Masjid Al-Haram, to praying jummah with tens of thousands in front of the Kaaba, to visiting orphan kids in Jeddah, to getting exposed to a different culture, to visiting the battle fields of the past, and reading Quran foot steps away from the Kaaba and in the Rowda Al-Sharifa.

Eligibility & Restrictions

Program is open to youth ages 16+

Teens participating in the program must provide two recommendation forms, and write a short letter of interest (250 words – limited to one page).

Program is competitive and interested teens need to submit the recommendation letters and statement of interest by the deadlines below.

Group

Program is limited to 12 youth.

Recommendation Letters

Applicants should follow these guiding points:

- Each participant needs to submit two recommendation letters, one is preferably from a school teacher.

- Letters are accepted from teachers, coaches, Masjid Imam or employer.

- Letters should reflect the recommender’s opinion on the applicant’s level in the following areas: (1) leadership, (2) teamwork (3) listening skills, (4) maturity, (5) motivation and initiative level (6) attitude and flexibility and (7) articulation.

- Letter should indicate the relationship of the recommender to the applicant.

- Letters should be sent to ILIA via email at info@islamicleadership.org or via postal service to Attn: Leadership for the Heart, PO Box 726, Clarksville, MD 21029, no later than Feb 15^th, 2010

Participant Interest Letter

The interest letter should be no more than a single page, and no less than 250 words. The letter should reflect the reason the participant believes it is important to join the trip/program, the benefits that the participant strives to acquire and how the program will benefit the participant in his life and hereafter.

Full details and registration at: http://leadershipforheart.eventbrite.com/

Key deadlines:

2/15/10: Two recommendation letters sent to ILIA

2/15/10: 250-word interest statement sent to ILIA

2/15/10 - Deposit $200

3/1/10 - 50% Payment

3/7/10 - Remaining Payment

Islamic Broadcast Network, Jobs Available, 1Q2010

The Islamic Broadcasting Network (IBN) is launching in the 1^st quarter of 2010, Insha’Allah.

We are looking for experienced and talented professionals to join our team of volunteers to help develop Islamic television.

We need your commitment, passion and dedication to the cause. It is Islamic television, media about us – American Muslims - and more importantly created by us, in our state of the art studio right here in Sterling, VA.

This is an exciting time to join our team because we are developing a variety of programs geared toward kids, youth and adults. They will cover news and current events, politics, education and even entertainment.

Are you excited yet? We sure hope so because this is an incredible opportunity to participate and make an impact in our community and above all share our values and perspective with the community at large.

We need:

Ø Reporters

Ø Editors

Ø Cameramen

Ø Producers

Ø Writers

Ø Videographers

Ø Administrators

For details check DAT's Linkedin Group

Masjid Al-Muminiin, Assistance

As salaamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu. May this message reach you in the best of Iman. I pray all is well with you and your families. Ameen

JazakAllahu Khayr for all the wonderful support you all have given us at Women Affairs of AMH Inc., Our organization does not only assist homeless women with children, we assist everyone in need within our limits however, once we cannot help anymore we call on our brothers and sisters to help us.

why? The prophet Sallalahu alaihi wa salaam says: " None of you truly believes (in Allah and in His religion) until he loves for his brother what he loves for himself"

This message is sent by us asking you to help your fellow colleague in Islam Insha'Allah.

Jama'atu Masjid Al-Muminiin 2640-42 Hardford Road, Baltimore, MD 21218. Everyone knows

Imaam, Lamont Mahdi Matin., Humble,pious, concern Brother.

This Masjid is doing a lot for the community.

• Muslim Ex-Offenders have a place to live when they are released

• Islamic classes are given to keep the brothers/sisters on their deen

• He has given many sisters a place to live and support

• He has purchase the homes next door to the masjid to make sure families that are homeless have a place to live.

(because he understand families(husband and wife) are homeless too)

• Supported Women Affairs of AMH Inc., for 1 and 6 months till present.

At this time he needs all of our help, they cannot finish the renovations of the homes for the homeless families and they are in need of your assistance to pay the contractors and other bills for the homes being used currently such as: BG&E,etc.. Estimated dollar amount $5,000.00

Insha'Allah you make a contribution, give zakat towards the masjid or mail in your donations. even if it is $3.00 dollars.

Mail to:

Jama'atu Masjid Al-Muminiin

c/o Imaam, Lamont Mahdi Matin.

2640-42 Harford Road

Baltimore, MD 21218

410-467-8798

410-467-6950

Email: mmuminiin@aol.com paypal address also

Please send in your donations through his paypal insha'Allah

Help your brother. The masjid needs your help now

salaam

Certificate in Muslim-Christian Studies Courses

http://www.cordobauniversity.org/gsiss/muslim-christian-certificate.asp

Certificate in Muslim-Christian Studies Courses
Spring and Summer 2010
Washington Theological Consortium
Additional information at www.washtheocon.org
Financial aid and registration: Saber Alkilany
P: 571-203-9800 x502 - Email: cordoba@siss.edu

http://www.cordobauniversity.org/gsiss/forms/CertificateProgramApplication2007-2008.pdf

http://www.cordobauniversity.org/gsiss/forms/GSISSpartnersWTCcrossRegistrationForm.pdf

TRS 782D PRACTICAL ISSUES BETWEEN MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS
Instructors:
Ms. Zeyneb Salim, Ph.D. candidate in theology, Georgetown University;
Dr. Richard J. Jones, Professor Emeritus of Mission & World Religions, Virginia Theological Seminary Duration:
Jan. 28- April 22, Thursdays, 6:35 – 9:05 p.m.
Location:
Catholic University of America, School of Theology and Religious Studies,
Description:
We will examine three areas of shared concern between Muslim and Christian communities in the United States: 1) spiritual resources in our respective traditions to sustain individual believers during their transitions from birth through maturity to death; 2) authority and responsibility of leaders in our respective communities of believers; 3) relations of the community of believers to society at large, including participating in civic life and bearing witness. Enrollment is open to Christians, Muslims, and others. In a setting of free inquiry, mutual respect, and honest exchange between instructors and students, the course studies and compares Muslim and Christian practices. Evaluation:
Based on one personal essay, participation in weekly class discussion, one oral report in class, research essay on assigned reading.

PEACE

House for Rent

Townhome for Rent only 2 minutes from Dar Al- Taqwa in Hobbits Glen available in February

$1650/mo. Utilities Extra.
ONLY 2 minutes from DAT.
Very nice 3 bedroom town home for rent in Hobbits Glen (Southern Star Terrace).
Backyard overlooking the golf course.
Finished Basement w. Fireplace and Storage/Laundry Room.
Living Room w. bay window (front).
Spacious Kitchen (rear) with walkout to a Brick Patio.
3.5 Bath (Bathroom on every floor).
Toddler Playground just a minute walk.
Cedar Lane Park across the street.

Please call for details: Zafar, (240) four seven six-7679.

WhyIslam DC Dawah Workshop

What: Dawaa Workshop (Register)

Where: ICCL (Directions)

When: Saturday, February 13, 2010

Cost: Free (Lunch - $5.00)

Masjid Al-Saffat, Feb 13, 2010

When: 2/13/2010, 4pm - 8pm
Where: ISB
Tickets: $15 adults, $5 child

Click on image for details

Jumma and Large Event Parking Instructions

Effective Jan 21st, 2010

Over past several months, the overflow parking situation around Dar Al Taqwa (DAT) on Fridays has steadily worsened. Various Howard county offices (police department, fire department, department of parks and recreation, etc.) have been deluged by complaints from the neighborhood. Most of these complaints relate to illegal or irresponsible parking of cars in the vicinity of the DAT on Fridays that cause unsafe conditions or inconvenience to the neighbors, including:

• blocked driveways and access lanes;
• parking on private property;
• parking within prohibited space around fire hydrants and curbs;
• parking on the street shoulders in a manner that impedes traffic;
• running across Rte 108 in front of high speed traffic with young children;
• stopping in the middle of traffic lanes on Rte 108 to drop off passengers thereby creating backup and traffic jams;

The situation is reaching a boiling point to the extent that neighbors are starting petition campaigns against the DAT and threatening legal actions. There are already conditions attached by the county to our expansion plans that limit our ability to grow the masjid because of the complaints from the neighbors. But most importantly, as Muslims, we are in violation of one of the fundamental tenet of Islam – to be mindful of our neighbor’s needs. We all know how much the Prophet (SAW) insisted on taking care of our neighbors.

In light of the above, the DAT Shura looked at various options to mitigate this situation and address our neighbor’s legitimate concerns, and decided on the following course of actions effective immediately:

1. DAT has acquired permission to use the west side of the Cedar Lane Park, which is located right across the Board of Education Bldg and is accessible thru Cedar lane. All DAT overflow parking will be in the first parking lot there (see map below). A shuttle will be provided to transport people to and from DAT.
2. No parking in the Cedar Lane Park across from DAT or along the road leading to that parking lot from Route 108. This is to avoid unsafe situations that are caused when people have to walk across Route 108 to get to the DAT.
3. No one will be allowed to walk between the DAT and the Cedar Lane Park or along Rte 108. Please use the shuttle bus.
4. No parking is allowed along Route 108 between Eliotts Oak Road and Cedar Lane. The State Highway Administration will post ‘No Parking’ signs and the Howard County Police will issue parking tickets for violations.
5. No drop off or pickup of passengers in front of the DAT gate is allowed in order to avoid traffic backup on Rte 108. Please proceed to the overflow parking lot and use the shuttle.

We ask Allah (SWT) to give us success in implementing this plan, and pray that these efforts bring harmony between the DAT and its neighbors. We strongly urge each and every community member to please follow these rules so that we can demonstrate to our neighbors that Muslims are law abiding people who can live with harmony and peace with them.

DAT Shura Members Update

Alhamdulillah, the Dar al Taqwa (DAT) Shura board concluded designating its officers on Monday 11 January, 2010 following the elections on 12 December, 2009. It has been agreed upon that the newly elected Shura members Br. Ahmed Siddiqui will assume the position of Community Affairs (formerly Public Relations) and Br. Salim Hira will take over the Treasurer (Finance) position.

In addition, the Shura board, in accordance with the DAT By-Laws and after a thorough debate, selected Br. Mumtaz (who had the next highest votes from the December election) to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Brother Ayman Nassar from the Shura board. Brother Mumtaz will retain the position of Chairman. This was also in accordance with the DAT By-Laws.

The remaining Shura members will retain their current board positions and no further changes are needed, Alhamdulillah.

The DAT Shura board will therefore consists of the following individuals effective 1 February, 2010:
Imam - Imam Mahmoud Hady
Chairman - Br. Mumtaz Khan
Vice-Chairman - Br. Oqba Tujjar
Secretary - Br. Sayed Ameen
Treasurer - Br. Salim Hira
Facility Manager - Br. Ubaid Qudsi
Community Affairs - Br. Ahmed Siddiqui

The National Council Fellowships: 2010 Washington, D.C. Summer Internship Program

The National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations' Washington, DC Summer Internship Program provides undergraduate and graduate students a professional, academic, and career opportunity internship in the Nation's Capital. The program combines professional work experiences with a parallel two-month series of seminars. By design, the primary focus of the academic component of the program centers on a sub-region of the Arab countries, the Middle East, and the Islamic world: Arabia and the Gulf.

When: June 1 - August 6, 2010

With Whom: The program is administered by National Council professionals and staff, together with more than two dozen of America's foremost scholars and leading foreign affairs practitioners. The programs, activities, and functions represented by the organizations and corporations that provide the professional work experience component of the program are varied. Included are educational development and exchange, bimonthly and quarterly publications, humanitarian relief, public broadcasting, academic area studies, international transportation, foreign trade, and peace and justice advocacy. An additional feature of the program is site visits to public and private sector institutions such as Arab embassies, energy corporations, congressional committees, and executive branch agencies.

About the Program

The National Council's Summer Internship Program combines professional work experiences with a parallel two-month series of seminars conducted throughout the week either over the noon hour or in the early evening hours. Our goals are: (1) to provide interns with firsthand experience behind-the-scenes of the foreign policy analysis and advocacy process in Washington, D.C.; (2) to provide a strong academic component dealing with U.S. political, economic, and cultural relations with Arabia and the Gulf region; and (3) to introduce participants to career professionals in government, business, journalism, and NGOs as well as to highlight the wide range of career opportunities awaiting those who aspire to work in the area of U.S.-Arab relations.

As complements to the program, interns will also be exposed to D.C. in a less formal manner via films, cultural events, embassy and museum visits, off-the-record conversations with former diplomats, group dinners, and suggestions for exploring the sights of D.C. This will allow students not only to experience living and working in the city but also encourage them to appreciate all the cultural diversity and the exciting cultural and educational opportunities available in the Capital area.

Cost

A $150 non-refundable program fee must be submitted with the application. This fee helps to defray the costs of administering the summer internship program and the accompanying seminar program. Internship program participants, upon successful fulfillment of the program's academic and internship requirements, receive a $1,000 fellowship stipend.

How to Apply

Interested undergraduate or graduate students should send a letter of interest to the National Council office by mail or e-mail. This letter should provide basic information about yourself, your interests, previous course work related to politics, economics, foreign policy, and the Middle East, and some indication of the type of internship that would most interest you. In addition, the National Council asks that you submit:

1) A double-spaced essay (no more than 2-pages in length) on the topic:
U.S.-Arab Relations: Changing Perspectives in the New Decade - 2010 and Beyond
2) A resume or curriculum vitae
3) Transcripts of all university-level work
4) Two letters or recommendation, at least one of them from a faculty member who knows your work well
5) A signed Internship Program Application [link below and available at www.ncusar.org]
6) $150 non-refundable program fee

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION:
www.ncusar.org/programs/10-NCUSAR-Summer-Intern-Program-Application.pdf

All materials should be submitted by mail to the National Council office by March 15, 2010. Application materials may be submitted as e-mail attachments but hard copies of all documents with original signatures should also be submitted by mail or delivery service.

Program Accomplishments

Nearly 170 students have participated in this program to date. Some have joined the U.S. Foreign Service. Several work as staff to Members of Congress or congressional committees dealing with matters of foreign policy. Many have proceeded to graduate school to obtain their masters degrees or doctorates in international relations with an emphasis on the Arab countries, the Middle East, and the Islamic world. Some have been employed by the National Council and other non-governmental organizations. These are just a few of the opportunities that program alumni have encountered.

2010 Summer Internship Program Leaders

Chairman: Dr. John Duke Anthony, Founder and President, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations; Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University Center for Contemporary Arab Studies; and consultant to the U.S. Departments of State and Defense (since 1973 and 1974, respectively)

Director: Dr. James Winship, Vice President, Programs - National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations; National Council Malone Fellow in Arab and Islamic Studies; and former longtime Professor of International Relations and Model Arab League Student Faculty Adviser at Augustana College

Coordinator: Ms. Megan Geissler, Programs Coordinator, National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

Housing

Estimated cost for ten-weeks of student housing in Washington, D.C. is $2,000 - $2,500, not including meals and incidentals. Detailed information will be provided to assist interns in locating low-cost student housing at area universities or other student housing facilities.

ABOUT THE NATIONAL COUNCIL

Founded in 1983, the National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations is an educational, non-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to improving American knowledge and understanding of the Arab world. The Council's vision is a relationship between the United States and its Arab friends that rests on a solid, enduring foundation. Such a foundation would embody strong strategic, economic, political, commercial, and defense cooperation in addition to heightened contacts and exchanges of American and Arab present as well as emerging leaders. The Council's mission is educational. It seeks to enhance American awareness and appreciation of the multi-faceted and innumerable benefits the United States has long derived from its relations with the Arab countries, the Middle East, and the Islamic world. It endeavors to do this through leadership development, people-to-people programs, academic seminars, the Council's Annual Arab-U.S. Policymakers Conference, specialized publications, a free electronic newsletter, and the participation of American students and faculty in Arab world study abroad and Arabic language learning experiences. In pursuit of its mission, the Council serves as a U.S.-Arab relations programmatic, informational, and human resources clearinghouse. In so doing, it provides cutting edge information, insight, and analyses to national, state, and local grassroots organizations, media, public policy research institutes, and select community civic, religious, business, and professional associations.

The National Council has been granted public charity status in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by U.S. law.

Make the Click - Bridge the Gap: Adult - Teen Communications, Jan 30th, 2009

Who: For parents, educators, Masjid administration, youth coaches

Where: College Park, Maryland.

When: Jan 30th, 2009, 9am - 5pm

Fees: Early Bird $49 Adult, teens attend free with adult registration. Regular: $69 Adult, $35 teen.

Registration and Details: http://www.islamicleadership.org/teen-adult-communication-essentials/

Donate to Haiti Victims

You may donate to support the victims of Haiti through donating on Friday after jumma to DAT and DAT will issue a check to one of the following relief organizations

Islamic Relief - http://www.islamicreliefusa.org/emergencies/haiti-earthquake
Kinder USA - http://www.kinderusa.org/
Helping Hands - http://www.helpinghandonline.org/



Other organizations that have funds setup
ISNA - http://www.isna.net
ICNA - http://www.icna.org/

To Allah We Return - Br. Abdus Samad

The Janaza of Late Abdus Samad, Father-in-Law of Br. Jainal Khan, will be held in-sha-Allah, at MCC immediately after 2nd Jumuah Salaat which starts at 1:00 pm tomorrow, Friday, January 15, 2010.

Please make duaa that Allah (SWT) forgive his sins and grant him the highest places of jannah.

National Write a Letter Competition, Deadline Jan 17th, 2010

National Write a Letter

Competition

Communications is a key component of effective leadership. Islamic Leadership Institute of America is holding a national writing competition. The competition is to promote effective writing skills and abilities for youth and adults.

How does the competition work? Two simple steps.

A. Write a letter to one of the following three addressees:

1. President Obama on increase in hijab airport issues

2. Judge Richard Berman on Aafia Siddiqui’s strip search

3. Congress or Senate elected official on Patriot Reform Act

B. Email a copy to ILIA

Top 10 letter authors receive a voucher for a free ILIA workshop in 2010 ($69 value)

Deadline: Jan 17th 2010, 11:55 pm EST

Full Details at http://www.islamicleadership.org and registration at: http://writealetter.eventbrite.com/


*** Please share with your local mail-lists ***

Tafseer Juz Amma, Al Maghrib Institute, Jan 8th, 2010

Want to understand what you are saying in your prayers while reciting Juz 'Amma?

Insha'Allah, THIS Friday, January 8th, the AlMaghrib Institute will begin hosting the start of "Touched By An Angel: Tafseer of Juz 'Amma" which will be taught by Shaykh Shpendim Nedzaku. Seats are limited so please make sure to register now! Details for the seminar are at this link.

In this seminar, you will:

Learn the meanings Behind the Surahs

Study the History of the Circumstances of the Revelation
Embrace the Impact of the Lessons
Appreciate why this is the Juz that People flock to commit to heart first!

Location: 4-H Center

7100 Connecticut Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Dates: January 8-10, 15-17

Any questions can be directed to mobeen.vaid@gmail.com

“Whenever some people gather in one of Allah's houses to recite the book of Allah and study it among themselves – then calmness (tranquility) descends upon them, the angels surround them, mercy covers them, and Allah mentions them to those who are with Him” (Hadith Muslim).

New Quran Memorization Program, TAQI, Winter 2010

Dar Al-Taqwa Taleem Al-Quran Institute (TAQI) is pleased to announce the starting of the second part time Quran Hefez program.

Instructor: Brother Hammad (Dar Al-Taqwa last Ramadan Taraweeh reciter)

Time: Mon,Tues,Wed,Thur from 5-8pm and Sat. from 10am-1pm

Space is limited to 10 students only in-sha-Allah.

To register please call 443-812-4335 or talk to Imam Mahmoud.

Metro Washington Quran Recitation Competition, 2010

3^rd Annual

MW Quran Recitation Competition

April 10, 2010

Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) Annandale campus

Objectives of the Competition

1- To service the Holy Book and promote the general standard of Quranic performance;

2- To create a sense of competition in the recitation initially and memorization later of the Holy Quran and encourage young Muslims to perfect recitation;

3- To give both genders the opportunity to promote the general standard of the Quranic performance by way of recitation and memorization;

4- To honor outstanding reciters of the Holy Quran at the local Metro Washington (MD,DC and VA)levels;

Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said “You should not be envious of anyone except (of) the one upon whom Allah bestows the (knowledge) of the Qur’an and he studies and practices it throughout the day and the night; and the other one (you should be envious of, is the one) whom Allah gives wealth and he spends it in the cause of Allah, throughout the night and the day.” Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim

MW Quran Recitation-Committee recognizes all who will enter this competition, for taking the time to learn the Qur’an.

MW Quran Recitation- Committee also congratulates the parents and the teachers of the children and youth for their commitment to teach them the Qur’an

MW Quran Recitation- Committee tried to encourage our precious children and youth to study Allah’s book by starting this contest.

The assignments are according to age group

Category	Islamic and Tahfizul Quran schools	Public Schools
Grade 1	1/4 Juzu' Amma (Al Adiyat ----Al Nass)	1/8 Juzu' Amma (Quraish—Al Nass)
Grade 2	1/2 Juzu' Amma (Al Shams—Al Nass)	1/4 Juzu' Amma (Al Adiyat --Al Nass)
Grade 3	All Juzu' Amma	1/3 Juzu' Amma ( AL Qadr—Al Nas)
Grade 4	1/2 Juzu' Tabaraka(29) ( AL Jinn--Al Mursalat)	1/2 Juzu' Amma (Al Shams—Al Nass)
Grade 5	all Juzu' Tabaraka(29)	2/3 Juzu' Amma ( Al Infittar__Al Nas)
Grade 6	Al Kahf ( The Cave), Al Anbiya a ( The prophets)	Juzu Amma
Grade 7	Al Kahf ( The Cave), Al Anbiya a ( The prophets)	1/2 Juzu' Tabaraka(29) ( AL Jinn--Al Mursalat)
Grade 8	AL Nisa’	all Juzu' Tabaraka(29)
Grade 9	AL Nisa’	all Juzu' Tabaraka(29)
Grade 10	Al Imran	all Juzu' Tabaraka(29)
Grade 11	Al Baqarah	all Juzu' Tabaraka(29)
Grade 12	Al Anfal + Attaubah	all Juzu' Tabaraka(29)
College	AL Anbiya' + Al Kahf + Al Isra	AL Anbiya' + Al Kahf + Al Isra
Adults	AlBaqara + Al Imran	AlBaqara + Al Imran

The winner is the contestant that accumulates the highest score.

Volunteers are welcome.

MW Quran Recitation-Committee will give each participant a complementary gift and a certificate in addition to the prizes for certain categories and contestants.

Qualifying Ages:

Competition is open to all Muslims between 6 years old and above, grouped by grades below.

Registration is by Grade in their respective schools.

Participants should register for the proper grade they are in. However, if they feel then can compete with other upper grade levels they have to make that clear in the application.

The winner participants of 1^st competitions can’t compete in the same grade level as last year.

Prizes

Valuable prizes will be given to the winners in each age group.

Sponsors are welcome.

Please contact Br Alameddine @ 703-856-7005 or email at info@creativeandcoolcompetitions.net

Registration form

3rd Annual MW Quran Recitation Competition

Registration form

Saturday April 10, 2010

3. Deadline Application must be submitted by Febuary 28^th, 2010

Name:

Gender Male Female

Grade:

Compete in Grade level # ( you cannot compete in a lower level)

Grade 1		Grade 8
Grade 2		Grade 9
Grade 3		Grade 10
Grade 4		Grade 11
Grade 5		Grade 12
Grade 6		College
Grade 7		Adults

Address:

City:

State

Zip Code:

Phone:

E-Mail:

Check attached……………………………..

School Name:

Address:

City:

State: Zip Code:

Where do you study the Quran? Full time Islamic school Quranic School Weekend schools Home or Self

Applicant’s Signature Date:

Parent Signature Date:

The fee is $10.00 per participant.

Please make your check Payable to

Creative Education and Publishing

PO Box 1066

Falls Church, VA 22041

DAT Parking Access Expected 7pm 12/21/09

UPDATE: 12/21 4pm.

Parking lot snow removal has been resumed and we expect it to be completed by 7pm 12/21 inshaa Allah. Vehicular access to the parking lot at that time should be feasible.

UPDATE: Dec 20th, 5:30pm.

The parking lot cleaning process continues. The contractor started clearing at 6:00 am this morning Sunday Dec 20th, unfortunately before much of the snow could be cleared the cleaning equipment broke down. The shura has been actively in contact with other contractors to come in and clear the parking lot. However, due to the large amount of snow the cleaning process is not expected to be completed prior to later hours of the night or early Monday.

At this time all activities remain canceled for Monday 12/21, until further notice. The DAT parking lot remains inaccessible to vehicles, and the musula areas remain open for prayer. For more information on the status of the DAT parking please email shura@taqwa.net

STATUS: Dec 18th, 2009, 11:00pm

Due to the expected record snow fall until early Sunday morning, and the inability to remove snow during precipitation, the DAT entrance will no be accessible to vehicles and all external grounds will be not be usable. DAT services, activities or programs are canceled effective Dec 18th 11pm, until further notice.

The national weather center is expecting records snow fall reaching over 24" during the next 48 hours, for latest updates on the weather you may check http://www.weather.com

The shura is making arrangements to clear the facility for safe use as soon as the storm is over. Please check the DAT website on Saturday night for further information about updates. For emergencies please email shura@taqwa.net or call 443.538.4121

TAQI Spring 2010 Classes, Starting Jan 10th, 2010

Program Start’s Jan 10^th 2010

Children’s Beginner class Sun 2-4pm / Wed 2-4 pm Children’s Level 2 class: Sun 2-4pm / Wed 2-4 pm Children’s Level 3 class: Sun 4-6 pm / Wed 6-8 pm Children’s Quran Class : Sun 4-6 pm / Thur 6-8 pm Children’s Tahfeez Class : Mon-Fri 5-8 pm Adult Arabic class Level 1 : Sun 6-8 pm Adult Arabic class Level 2 : Wed 6-8pm

Fees: Children beginners’ class, Level 2 & 3: $270 + book

Children Quran / Tahfeez class : $270

Adult Tajweed class $200 / Adult Arabic class $200 +book

Download registration form here:

EPC Workshop on Essay Writing at ISB, Sat Dec 19th, 2009

What: 19 Dec EPC Workshop on Essay Writing at ISB

December 19th, 2009; 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Youth Ages 9 – 15

Topics: Special emphasis on the basics on essay writings to supplement Essay writing skills by Gena Chung of The Realm of Knowledge.

EPC workshop on Essay writing by Gena Chung at ISB (see attached flyer) .

Here is the link to the registration page:
http://epc2009workshop2.eventbrite.com

Registration is required for attendance. For more information please contact Essays@Mafiq.org

Registration fee: $10

Inclement Weather Announcement

Due to the snow storm expected later tonight, some DAT programs over the weekend might be canceled, and the facility might be closed during certain hours on Saturday.

For cancellation information please check with the program director, or this page for updates:

Saturday school: school@taqwa.net
Sunday school: school@taqwa.net

All other programs including prayers: pr@taqwa.net

Fundraising Dinner Postponed, Donations Still Needed

Due to the expected snow storm later tonight the DAT fundraiser that was scheduled for Sat 12/19 has been postponed. A new date in the spring will be determined in a few weeks inshaa Allah.

Those who wish to donate to support the knowledge center (library / media) can still donate by mailing a check payable to DAT (address below) and specifying in the memo section their intention for the donation, or using paypal (less favored).

Jazakum Allah kheir for your continued support.

Guest Khateeb - Br. Arif Kabir

Inshaa Allah brother Arif Kabir will offer the Khutbah today Friday 12/18/09. Br Arif is an alumni of the Dar us Salaam (DUS) Hifz school. He offers Islamic workshops and programs at area masjids, and teaches on weekends at DUS.

Khutbah starts at 1:30pm inshaa Allah.

DAT 2009 Election Results

Alhamedellah the community members voted on Saturday 12/12/09 on three shura openings. The newly elected members are

Ahmed Siddiqui
Oqba Tujjar
Salim Hira

Existing members are

Ayman Nassar
Syed Ameen
Ubaid Qudsi

Details on the roles of the shura members will be sent over the next few week inshaa Allah, along with effective dates and turnover details. We thank Allah (SWT) for blessing us with a strong community which looks after each other, and we thank all those who attended the general body meeting and provided suggestions and shared in the disucssion. We also recognize and thank the efforts of brother Mumtaz Khan and Althaf Lohani for their hard work and dedication to serving DAT over the past years, may Allah reward all those who support DAT through the various capacities and means.

Jump Start from the Heart: Dar Al-Taqwa Fundraiser, Sat Dec 19th, 2009

When: Sat Dec 19th, 2009, 5pm (after Maghreb immediately) to 8pm
Who: Everyone invited
Why: To furnish the library and stock it with literature and media
Dinner Fees: $25 per person, $50 per family

Guest Speaker: Safi Khan

Architect/Civil Engineer offering Gratis Services

Architect/Civil Engineer offering gratis services to Howard County residents who need ideas for home and property improvements(including e.g. energy efficiency).

Donations to DAT requested in exchange but not required. For details email