Iqama Times



Fajr 5:45am, Thuhr 1:30pm, Asr 4:00pm, Maghrieb On-Time, Ishaa 8:00pm, Jumma I 12:30pm, Jumma II 1:45

Friday, March 5, 2010

Jumma Prayer Schedule - 3/5/2010

1st Khutba - 12:30 pm
1st Aqama - 12:55 pm
Khateeb: Br. Ashraf Ali

2nd Khutba - 1:45 pm
2nd Aqama - 2:15 pm
Khateeb: Imam Mahmoud Al-Hadi

Please try to come to the first khutba if possible to alleviate parking problem during the second khutba. Please vacate the parking lot immediately after the 1st salat, so we can have enough parking available for 2nd khutba.

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. Inshallah, we will have atleast one shuttle running between the Cedar Lane West parking lot and DAT. The shuttle bus will be available at the parking lot starting 1:00 pm. We strongly urge everyone to please consider car pooling with family and friends and use the Cedar Lane Park West for parking.

Click map to enlarge

3rd MW Quran Recitation Competition- *** DEADLINE EXTENDED ***

What: 3rd MW Quran Recitation Competition
When: April 10, 2010
Where: NOVA Annandale Campus - Directions

The registration deadline has been extended to 15 March, 2010.
Contact Brother Alameddine Kaddoura at 703-856-7005 or email to: mwqrc2010@yahoo.com

Thursday, March 4, 2010

A Model For Mankind

If you want to learn specific facts about our beloved Prophet's appearance, his life from birth to prophet-hood, his love for the Ummah, his behavior towards his kin, his behavior with friends/enemies, his role as a da'ee, and his Qur'anic description of "a mercy to mankind", than do not miss this seerah conferance.
  • What: A panel of distinguished speakers will each describe a unique charachteristic of our Prophet.
  • When: March 13th, 2010 - 4:45 pm
  • Where: Islamic Center of Northern Virginia, 4420 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax, VA 22030 Map

Muslim Student Association of the University of Maryland


The Muslim Students' Association (MSA) at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMCP) has worked to serve the Islamic, social, and educational needs of the Muslims at the University since 1969. Alhamdulillah, their membership has grown drastically in recent years and in order to acquire the resources necessary to effectively serve the Muslim population they are hosting a fundraiser on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the UMCP Stamp Student Union.

Tickets are now available online at http://www.msaumd.org/

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Professional Development for Educators, Teachers and Youth Coaches

To register online (invoicing also available online)

Make the Click: http://maketheclick-1002.eventbrite.com/
Service Learning: http://srv.eventbrite.com/

Make the Click
What: Full Day Workshop on Tactics and Techniques for Improving Adult - Teen Communications
When: Saturday March 13th, 2010
Where: College Park, Maryland
Who: Parents, Educators, Home Schooler Parents, Youth Mentors and Coaches, Youth Ages 14+

Service Learning
What: Full Day Workshop on Developing & Implementing a Service Learning Environment in the Classroom
When: Saturday March 27th, 2010
Where: Washington DC
Who: Educators, Home Schooler Parents, Youth Mentors and Coaches

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Jumma Schedule - 26 February, 2010

1st Khutba - 12:30 pm
1st Aqama - 12:55 pm
Khateeb: Br. Abu Uthman

2nd Khutba - 1:45 pm
2nd Aqama - 2:15 pm
Khateeb: Br. Nauman Ali Khan of Al-Bayyanah

Please vacate the parking lot immediately after the 1st salat, so we can have enough parking available for 2nd khutba.

Alhamdulillah, the snow situation has improved significantly, but not 100% though. We still have several parking spaces unusable due to snow piles in the DAT parking lot. However, the Howard County Park and Recreations has assured us that the Cedar Lane Park West will be open and parking lot cleared for our overflow parking use. Inshallah, we will have atleast one shuttle available to transport people between the parking lot there and the DAT. We strongly urge everyone to please consider car pooling with family and friends and use the Cedar Lane Park West for parking.

Bylaws Committee - *** UPDATE ***

As announced last week, the Bylaws Committee is accepting comments and suggestions from the community until March 15, 2010. In addition to the email (bylaws@taqwa.net), community members can also choose to provide their input about the DAT Bylaws the old fashion way (i.e. on paper). Please put it in a sealed envelope addressed to the Chairman, Bylaws Committee", and drop it in one of the donation boxes in the masjid. If you prefer to mail your input, the address is:
Dar Al-Taqwa,
Attention: Chairman Bylaws Committee,
10740 Clarksville Pike,
Ellicott City, MD 21042.

To view a copy of the current Bylaws, please click here

Minhaj Al-Muslim Resumes

Insha’Allah, Brother Habashi will resume his Minhaj Al-Muslim class on Saturday 27.

This week's topic is: Thulm (transgressing).

Upcoming Islamic Leadership Institute Programs

 السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته

Tutoring: Mission Excellence
What: Tutoring service with a leadership twist
When: Open Enrollment
Where: Columbia, Laurel, (Other locations coming soon)
Who: Grades 7-12 + Undergraduate

Make the Click
What: Full Day Workshop on Tactics and Techniques for Improving Adult - Teen Communications
When: Saturday March 13th, 2010
Where: College Park, Maryland
Who: Parents, Educators, Home Schooler Parents, Youth Mentors and Coaches, Youth Ages 14+

Service Learning
What: Full Day Workshop on Developing & Implementing a Service Learning Environment in the Classroom
When: Saturday March 27th, 2010
Where: Washington DC
Who: Educators, Home Schooler Parents, Youth Mentors and Coaches

Leadership for the Heart
What: 1 Week Umrah and Leadership Development Program
When: April 2010 - During Spring Break
Where: Madinah, Makkah and Jeddah
Who: Brothers Ages 16+

To register for any of these programs: Click here - http://www.eventbrite.com/org/369163179?s=1263709

Jazakum Allah kheir wasalam

Your brothers and sisters
Islamic Leadership Institute of America

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Brother Seeking Wife

As salam alakom. A 51 yr old brother of Egyptian origin is seeking a Muslimah wife. He has been in Maryland for the past decade and lives in Ann Arundel County. For details please contact pr@taqwa.net

Friday, February 19, 2010

To Allah We Return - Mohammed Abdul Mannan


يَا أَيَّتُهَا النَّفْسُ الْمُطْمَئِنَّةُ
 ارْجِعِي إِلَى رَبِّكِ رَاضِيَةً مَّرْضِيَّةً
It is with a heavy heart that we have been informed that the father of brother Arif Mannan passed away this evening in Ellicott City. Please make duaa that Allah forgive his sins, showers him with his mercy, makes him from among the dwellers of the highest points of the Firdous, and grant his family patience during these difficult times.

Inshaa Allah the janazah will be after Asr salat (3:45pm) at DAT.

Bylaws Committee

The Dar Al-Taqwa Shura has formed a committee to look at possible improvements and amendments in the current DAT bylaws. Any member of the community who wish to provide input to the bylaws committee may do so in writing via email to bylaws@taqwa.net by 15 March, 2010.

“Not On My Watch”

When someone develops an infection at a hospital or other patient care facility that they did not have prior to treatment, this is referred to as a healthcare-associated (sometimes hospital-acquired) infection (HAI).

Kimberly- Clark is a world renowned manufacturer of healthcare products, and they deliver innovative healthcare solutions that we can depend on to meet the challenges and demands of the fast paced world, supported by in-service, training, clinical research and accredited education. To help everyone get that training and education, Kimberly-Clark Healthcare put together a website called "Not on My Watch" (http://haiwatchnews.com). The goal is to eliminate these preventable illnesses and their often tragic consequences.

ISNA Scholarships


Going to college next year? Need a financial boost?


Twenty scholarships awarded annually based on merit, academic achievement, and financial need

Still accepting applications for the upcoming academic year.

Application Deadline: May 1st, 2010

For more information and to apply
visit www.isna.net/scholarship or email nsaleem@isna.net

Friday, February 12, 2010

Dar Al-Taqwa Facility Status

During the last 24 hours, Alhamdullillah we have made good progress in clearing the parking lot. The challenge we are facing now is where to put all the snow that has been pushed and compacted by the plough trucks. We are now using heavy equipment such as bobcats and front loaders, but these machines are hard to get due to high demand. We estimate that only half the parking spaces will be available by noon Friday. That means only about 50 cars can be accommodated for the Jumma prayer. Even with two Jumma prayers, this represent only one third the capacity normally needed for Jumma in and around the Masjid since the Cedar Lane park is closed and there is no shoulder along Route 108 to park. We therefore request the community to keep following points in mind for the Jumma prayers:



  • See Imam Mahmoud's message regarding Jumma prayers during the time of difficulties

  • As announced previously, we will hold two Jumma prayers: 1st Khutbah will start at 12:30 pm and second at 1:45 pm

  • Please carpool as much as possible to minimize the need for parking

  • If you pray with the first Jumma, please vacate immediately after the salah to make parking space for those brothers coming for second Jumma (pray sunna at home)

  • Do not park in the neighborhood and walk to the Masjid. Walking on Route 108 is extremely dangerous as there is no shoulder there

  • Extreme caution is needed for both driving and walking in the parking lot as large swath of ice still covers the cleared areas

  • Please follow the directions of those brothers who are helping in parking and directing traffic

Because of continued snow clearing operation, all other activities will remain suspended at least until Friday night at which time we will announce the decision regarding the weekend activities based on the progress we make.


We ask Allah (SWT) to help us in overcoming these challenges and pray that our community may perform the fareeza in safety and peace, Ameen.

The pictures below were taken on Thursday from the DAT roof and shows the extent of snow on the grounds.






Imam's Message Regarding Jumma Prayer During the Time of Difficulties

Assalamualaikum Brothers and Sisters,

Due to the severe weather that we've been having and the difficulties in transportation and parking, I advise sisters and small children to pray dhuhr at home and not to come for Jumuah. Also those brothers who might not be able to pray Jumuah in a Masjid due to the difficulties from snow, it is okay to pray dhuhr at home. It has been reported in Sunan Abu-Dawood that Prophet Muhammad(PBUH) in time of Hudaibiyah on one of the Fridays ordered the companions to pray where ever they are and not to come to Jumuah prayer because of the rain. Also it has been reported that he ordered people to pray where ever they are because of the severe cold weather. May Allah (Subnhana wa Taala) make it easy for all of us to do the best we can under these circumstances.





Mahmoud Al-Hadi

Imam, Dar Al-Taqwa

Howard County Executive's Message

Dear Neighbors,

Thank you for your continued patience as we work diligently to clean up from this historic week of winter weather. I am writing to share an update on our recovery effort in Howard County.

Our plow crews were out in full force today working with crews from the Columbia Association, school system, and the private contractors we hired. As always, our top priority is making the roads passable for emergency response purposes, and we made significant progress on that goal today. We will continue to work tirelessly until all roads meet this standard, at which point we will transition our operations to improving conditions at intersections and on neighborhood streets.

Although road conditions improved considerably over the last day, they are still not back to normal. Because of the large snow piles, sight distances at many intersections are poor. Please use caution when turning and merging onto roads. There are other driving hazards, as well, including drifting snow and in some places sudden changes in lane width and layout. In addition, as sidewalks are buried under mounds of snow, pedestrians may be forced to walk in the roadway. Please use extreme caution and drive slowly.

Many businesses and County Government will be open tomorrow. However, we are again asking those who do not have to drive or who do not feel comfortable driving to stay home because of the hazardous conditions.

Thank you again for your patience and cooperation over the past week. I know this week hasn't been easy for anyone, but together we are getting through it. Indeed, the generosity and compassion of Howard County residents has been on display throughout our community this week, and I have heard many great stories of people working together to help neighbors in need during this difficult time.

Here are some additional updates and other resources:

• For tomorrow, Friday, February 12, Howard County Government will be open and operating under its liberal leave policy. Several County facilities will be closed and certain offices will be operating with limited staffing. Some County services may not be available. If you are planning to conduct business at a County office, please call ahead to verify if the services you need can be provided.

• Howard County senior centers, community centers, parks, schools, community college, and district and circuit courts will be closed on Friday, February 12.

• County libraries, except the Glenwood branch, will be open on Friday, February 12.

• There will be no curbside trash or recycling collection on Friday, February 12; however, the Alpha Ridge Landfill will be open. Residential trash and recycling collection will begin again on Monday, February 15, and follow the normal collection schedule. Ellicott City will receive their normal Saturday trash collection on February 13th if at all possible.

• Howard Transit service will resume Friday, February 12 on a limited schedule from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. While efforts will be made to run regular routes, if local streets are still impassable, the bus will stay on the collectors and arterials. For additional details, check www.howardtransit.com.

• Please clear the area around fire hydrants near you that are covered with or obstructed by snow.

• For updates every 15 minutes on the status of our plows, please check the live snow plow tracker (http://snow2.co.ho.md.us/Index.asp).

• If a plow has caused snow to block your driveway and you need assistance, please ask neighbors, family or friends to help.

• If you are concerned about the structural integrity of your roof, please review the following document compiled by our Department of Licenses, Inspections and Permits. (http://howardcountymd.gov/portaldocs/snow_load_warning.pdf)

• Remember to clear snow away from any furnace/appliance vents.

• And, as always, if you have a true emergency, please call 911. For non-emergency but urgent needs, please call 410-313-2900.

Again, thank you for your patience during this time, and please share this email with family, friends and neighbors.

Ken Ulman
County Executive

Thursday, February 11, 2010

DCMIST Fundraiser February 13th and 20th!!!

We work hard to help our youth, but now DC MIST needs YOUR help!

Date: Saturday February 13th, 2010 at Dar al Noor and Saturday February 20th, 2010 at MCC

Time: dinner starts at 5:30 pm SHARP

Place: 2/13: Dar al Noor masjid in Manassas, Virginia *FEATURING IMAM SIRAJ WAHAJ*
2/20: Muslim Community Center in Silver Spring, Maryland *FEATURING YUSUF SILITINE*


Cost: tickets sold for $7 per person. Buy yours from www.dcmist.com or at the door

Check out www.dcmist.com for more info

Please help us advertise and make this event a huge success. We hope to see our entire community the

WhyIslam DC Dawah Workshop

What: Dawaa Workshop
Where: ICCL (Directions)

When: *** POSTPONED ***

Cost: Free (Lunch - $5.00)



Saturday, February 13, 2010

Sunday, February 7, 2010

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














Saturday, February 6, 2010

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.

Friday, February 5, 2010

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.

Friday, January 29, 2010

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.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

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.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

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 15th, 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 1st 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/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)




Thursday, January 21, 2010

Masjid Al-Saffat, Feb 13, 2010


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

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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

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