Sacrifice Meat, 1430

As salam alakom

For those interested in sacrificing meat there are a couple of farms that are offering livestock.

Mursi Farms
Farm can slaughter for you according to Shariyah, or you can slaughter yourself.
Farm is well aware of Islamic practices and procedures, operated and owned by Muslim professionals dealing with zabiha meat.
Sells cows, sheep and goat. Cleans, cuts and packages.
Order by calling Brother Helmy at 443.790.3028
Location 10 minutes from DAT.

Terrapin Hill Acres
Farm does NOT offer Islamic sacrifice, but will allow you to slaughter your own animal.
Spring Lambs For Sale, Rams (intact) and ewes available.
Call for details on cleaning, cutting and packaging.

To order, call Ken Griffin (301) 442-3620 or email to: kgriffin@naimichael.com
Location 5 minutes from DAT

Guest Khateeb - Br. Amer Tobing, Friday Nov 6th, 2009

Amer Tobing is an active member at the Islamic Society of Germantown and an active khateeb in the neighboring masajid. He's had an opportunity to study in Syria and since then has been a student of knowledge. Dawah, Janazah, and working with the youth are his areas of interest.

Youth Campfire, Friday Oct 30th, 2009

Inshaa Allah the youth are planning on having a gathering this Friday.

Speaker: Sami Zaharna
Day: Friday, October 30th, 2009
Time: 8 pm (after Ishaa)

Smores will be served.

Day Care Near DAT

Several asked for child care services. There is a sister starting a new child care center and she will be teaching a pre-school curriculum and not just baby sitting. Please contact Sis. Aisha at 410-988-5108. It about 15 mins away from Taqwa.

This daycare service is not provided by DAT and not endorsed by DAT.

Competition in Arabic Language Reading, Sat Nov. 14th, 2009

Creative Education and Publishing,

Is pleased to announce a new

Competition in Arabic Language Reading

There will be three levels of competition

1- Level 1 Grades 1& 2 kaifa Nashkuru Allah

2- Level 2 Grades 2, 3 &4 Husnu Al Jiwar

3- Level 3 Grades 4, 5 & 6 Ni3matul Hurriyya

Prizes will be awarded for winners in each Level

You will need to register to enter. Registration Fee is $11.00 must be send with the registration form. This includes the story for the competition and mail. If you come in person it is $10.00
stories are available at El Iman Learning Center
3431-A Carlin Springs Rd

Baileys Crossroad,VA 22041
all the participants will be reading from their assigned stories.

· Date: Saturday , Nov 14, 2009,

Time: 3:00 PM

Place for the competition will be at

El Iman Learning Center 3431-A Carlin Springs Rd

Falls Church/Baileys Crossroad, VA 22041

May Allah reward all of you for caring to learn and know more about Arabic and we pray that Allah will help us be better Muslims.

For more information

Contact Alameddine @ 703-856-7005

Email info@creativeeducationandpublishing.com

Math Tutor Needed

A member of the community is looking for someone to tutor his son in math. He is taking entrance exams for his employment and needs help. If interested and able to teach please email pr@taqwa.net

Dept of State Internships, Deadline Nov 2nd, 2009

Apply before November 2 deadline

All college students can apply. There are internships for high school students as well.

If you secure this internship, you can apply for a $6,000 fellowship as well.

This announcement is for full time, paid and unpaid, internships for Summer 2010. Interns serve for a period of 10 consecutive weeks during the Summer. There are many vacancies throughout the world.

State Department Internship Summary

The U.S. Department of State offers opportunities to get first hand experience in the field of foreign affairs. Whether you work in the U.S. or at one of 265-plus posts around the world, you will help the Department create a more secure, prosperous and democratic world. Students from all majors can make a real difference by helping build and keep positive relationships between America and the rest of the world.

Internships are excellent preparation for future careers in both the Civil Service and the Foreign Service. The Department is looking for students with a broad range of majors, such as Business or Public Administration, Social Work, Economics, Information Management, Journalism, and the Biological, Physical and Engineering Sciences, as well as those majors more traditionally identified with international affairs.

Key Requirements

• A U.S. citizen
• A student, as defined in the Qualifications & Evaluation section
• In good academic standing in an accredited institution

Apply Here:

For questions about the internship program, please contact the Student Programs Office at 202-261-8888. Please DO NOT send an e-mail to State Department. You will not receive a response.

Shaikh Yusuf Islahi Visits Washington DC Metro Area

Renowned Islamic Scholar Shaikh Yusuf Islahi will visit Washignton DC Metro Area from Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, October 25, 2009. He will be speaking on family issues in ADAMS Center on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 5:00 pm. On Sunday, October 25, 2009 he will speak in Islamic Society of Western Maryland, Hagerstown, MD at 2 pm and at 5:00 pm at Islamic Center of Maryland (ICM), Gathersburg, MD. Click here to see the complete schedule of his programs.

Families in Need of Nannies / Childcare

Several families contacted DAT asking for help at home. If you can provide child care (meals, studying, cleaning) or have a registered day care, please contact pr@taqwa.net

Workshop on Parenting, Sunday Dec 6th, 2009

Who: Dr. Rida Beshir

When; Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 11:00 to 6:00 pm

where: Dar al-Taqwa of Columbia, MD, upper level, media center

Dr. Beshir is author of several books on parenting and provides workshops on parenting along with his wife sister Ekram throughout the country.

Windows 7 for Students, $30

If you have an .edu account, you can get Windows 7 for $30 - http://windows7.digitalriver.com/store/mswpus/en_US/?resid=ZTXcrQoBAkYAABSZhKUAAAAp&rests=1256082063428

Session on Marriage in Islam, ISRHSCA, Sat Oct 24th, 2009

Islamic Research & Humanitarian Services Center of America

1 Chamber Avenue Capitol Heights MD

Presents a Session on Marriage in Islam

Saturday, October 24, 2009

1:30pm - 4:30pm



Sheikh Abdul-Rahman Yaki



ARE YOU PLANNING TO GET MARRIED?

ARE YOU HAVING DIFFICULTY IN YOUR MARRIAGE?

COMMUNICATION A PROBLEM?

WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR IN A MATE?

LEARNING TO RECONCILE.

WHAT ARE YOUR RIGHTS AS A WIFE, HUSBAND?

STOPPING DIVORCE

Let’s all attend and learn to put an end to the rising trend of divorce among the Muslim Ummah.

Question and Answer Session

Brother Seeking Employment

A brother in our local community is seeking employment, if you know of opportunities in this area, please post it to DAT linkedin site here - or email to pr@taqwa.net

Senior Technical Engineer/Manager with 12+ years experience in high-technology industries domestic and international. Product Development & Management ♦ Satellite & Wireless Communications ♦ Enterprise Solutions, Architecture Design ♦ RF Engineering ♦ Broadband Network Design ♦ Network & Internet Services, Project Management ♦ Entrepreneurial Initiatives ♦ Product Demonstration ♦ Solutions Selling,

America's Islamic Heritage Month Celebration, Sat October 17th, 2009

America's Islamic Heritage Month Celebration

Connecting People thru Cultural Expressions

We will have cultural booths showcasing the richness of our diversity, Vendors booths, food, children activities, face painting, girl scouts, informational booths, and more...

Event Info

The Historical Society of Washington, DC

801 K Street NW Downtown Mt. Vernon Square

Saturday October 17, 2009

12:00PM-5:00PM
For details check muslimsinamerica.org

HCMF 8th Annual Food Drive Picnic, Saturday Oct 18th, 2009

Howard County Muslim Foundation

(A non-profit group focused on the well being of citizens of Howard County)


Cordially invite you to their

8th ANNUAL FOOD DRIVE PICNIC!

Free Food, Fun & Games for all

When: Sunday, October 18th 2009, 1 PM
Where: East Cedar Lane Park, 10745 Rte 108, Clarksville, MD
Why: HELP OUR CAMPAIGN TO END HUNGER IN HOWARD COUNTY BY DONATING NON PERISHABLE FOOD


DIRECTIONS: From Route 29, take Route 108 west, towards Clarksville, about 2.75 miles on your left hand side

For more information call Rashid Chotani at 410-897-7171 or email at Chotani@gmail.com

Quran Tafsir, Sundays After Fajr

Who: Everyone

When: Every Sunday, after fajr

Where: Musula

Updates:
10/18/09: Surah Al-Noor
10/11/09: Surah Al-Noor

CAIR Tickets Available after Jumma, Fri Oct 9th, 2009

Inshaa Allah there will be tickets available for sale for CAIR's upcoming 15th anniversary dinner

General Body meeting and Elections, Dec 12th, 2009

Inshaa Allah DAT will hold its fall General Body meeting and 2009 elections. Please come and join the community to learn about the latest updates and vote for the board of trustees.

To nominate a community member for the board of trustees please pickup a nomination form from the entrance of DAT, and hand-deliver to a committee member.

Committee members are
Mohamed Younis
Obaid Beg
Nabeel Ahmed

Last Date for nominating candidates is:
December 6, 2009
The election committee will finalize the list of the nominated candidates by:
December 8, 2009
Last date for candidates withdrawal is:
December 10, 2009
General Body Meeting and Elections will be held on:
December 12, 2009


For more information please email elections@taqwa.net

Guest Khateeb, Ibrahim Abusway, Friday October 9th, 2009

Inshaa Allah brother Ibrahim will offer the khutbah at 1:30pm.

Ibrahim Abusway is the Development Coordinator for the Muslim relief group Kinder USA (www.kinderusa.org) and is a local community member residing in Baltimore, Maryland.

Guest khateeb - Ehab Hassan, Friday October 16th, 2009

Inshaa Allah brother Ehab will offer the khutbah at 1:30pm.

Ehab Hassan is a member of the Dar al-Taqwa Youth Committee and served as the youth director for the Muslim American Society of Maryland (MAS-MD). Born and raised in the U.S., and seeing first hand the dangers of the society, he has been heavily involved in youth work over the past decade; working with youth groups and various MSAs. He gives regular talks/khutab in the Maryland/DC area. Ehab has a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering and resides in Columbia, Maryland with his wife and two year old daughter.

Women Affairs of AMH Shelter Fundraising Dinner, November 14th, 2009

شئون النّساء لبيت الممتحنة

Women Affairs of AMH Inc.,

Third Annual Fundraising Event

Safe haven for women and their children

Special Guest Speaker:

Jeanette Hablullah author of The Magnificent Organ

Topic: "PATIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE"

Where: Masjid Dar Al Taqwa

10740 Route 108

Ellicott City, MD 21042

When: Saturday, November 14th, 2009

Time: 3pm - 8pm

Door admission: $35.00

Light refreshments available

Contact information: Sr. Nadia 443-965-0555 or Sr. Amina 443-455-4378

Islamic Leadership Institute - Fundraising, Pizza Hut, Monday November 23rd, 2009

Inshaa Allah Islamic Leadership Institute is holding their first seasonal fundraising event. Please bring your family and friends and share the news.


When: Monday, Nov. 23rd, 2009.
Where; Pizza Hut, Clarksville - 12268 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, Md 21029
Who: Everyone, all ages
How: Any order you make on 11/23/09 from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm, 20% will be donated to ILIA by Pizza Hunt. Orders can be dine-in, carry-out, or delivery. Just mention that the order is to support the ILIA Fundraiser.
Why: To raise much needed funds to cover scholarships and other essential expenses for ILIA's operations.


Jazakum Allah Kheir.

For more information, visit http://www.islamicleadership.org or call one of our board members.

Johns Hopkins Talent Search

Johns Hopkins CTY's Talent search tests and programs. If your child is in 2nd -
8th grades and scores 95th percentile or high on a standardized test, then he/she is eligible to be tested by the CTY talent search center.

Insha Allah, for more information, please check their website at:

www.cty.jhu.edu

Activities and Education for Kids at University of Maryland, Agriculture Research Center, Clarksville, Sat Oct 10th, 2009

University of Maryland, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources’ (AGNR) Open House this Saturday, October 10, 2009, from 10:00 am. – 3:00 p.m., at the Central Maryland Research and Education Center – Clarksville Facility at 4240 Folly Quarter Road, Ellicott City, in Howard County, Maryland. It’s FREE and open to the public.

Bring your family and friends and come to the Open House at the farm and learn how Academic, Research, and Extension programs benefit you. See the horses, cows, calves, and turtles . . . watch the insect races and beautiful butterflies . . . take a hay wagon farm tour . . . visit the educational and interactive displays and exhibits on everything from nutrition to rural enterprise development. . . participate in the numerous hands-on activities . . . talk with an AGNR recruiter . . . and get your plant questions answered by a Master Gardener!

From toddler to teenager, kindergarten student to college student, city dweller to farmer – there is something for everyone to see and do at the AGNR Open House. Visit http://WWW.AGNROPENHOUSE.UMD.EDU or call 301-596-9330 for more information.

Community Appreciation & Eid Dinner, Oct 24 2009

Inshaa Allah join the community for a free Eid dinner and appreciation evening.

What: Dinner and Knowledge
Why: Community Appreciation
When: Sat Oct 24th, 4:45 pm
Where: DAT, Lower Level

Special Guest Speaker, Bro Safi Khan

Yes, I Care!

Providing Opportunity for Tomorrow's Leaders

Where: ISB
When: Sunday Nov 7th, 2009, 1:30pm - 3pm
What: Fundraiser
Fees: $20

For details check http://www.alrahmahtrust.org

House for Rent - 12 minutes from DAT

4bdrm house available for rent -- about 12-15 minutes away from DAT. Asking $1900.

For details contact brother Roma at Tel: 301.230.2300, Cell: 301.806.2777

House of Sale

A house less than 15minutes to DAT is available for sale. For details contact brother M. Roma Elhabashy, Associate Broker, C21, Cell: 301.806.2777

Click the following URL to see the listing:
http://mrislistings.mris.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?ID=33200795337

If you wish to unsubscribe to future emails of this nature, please click on the link below:

To Allah We Return - Aunt of Shahbaz Javeed

With a heavy heart we ask Allah (SWT) to grant sister Naghma, the aunt of our brother Shanbaz Javeed release from the hell-fire, forgiveness, mercy and the highest points of Al-Firdous. She passed away in Pakistan.

To Allah We Return - Father of Rasheed Chotani

It is with a sad heart we share that brother Rasheed Chotani's father passed away in Pakistan. We ask Allah (SWT) to grant him release from the hell-fire, forgiveness of his sins and the highest ranks of Al-Firdous. Please remember him in your duaa.