To Allah We Return - Sister Vohra

يَا أَيَّتُهَا النَّفْسُ الْمُطْمَئِنَّةُ

ارْجِعِي إِلَى رَبِّكِ رَاضِيَةً مَّرْضِيَّةً

Mrs. Vohra passed away today 1/25/09, she is the the mother of Sis.Rehana Manejwala, Sis. Haseena Manejwala Br. Nazir Vohra & Br. Siraj Vohra and the mother in-law of Br. Hameed Manejwala & Br. Iqbal Vohra.

Salatul Janaza is going to take place Monday January 26, 2009 immediately after Salatul-Zuhr (Iqamah @ 1:30) at ICCL. The phone number at Laurel (ICCL) is 301-317-4584.

We ask Allah (SWT) to shower her with his mercy and to make her grave a garden from Jannah and grant her the highest places of Jannah.

Youth Halaqa - Makkah Chronicle - Br. AbdulBary Yahya, Friday Jan 30th, 8pm

Inshaa Allah we continue the Makkah Chronicle's discussion this Friday.

When: Friday Jan 30th, 2009, after Ishaa
Where: DAT, Lower Level
Who: Guest Speaker Br. AbdulBary Yahya, everyone invited, all ages 12 and above, brother and sisters

For details check this link

DAT Burial Sites Available

COLUMBIA MEMORIAL PARK

In Shaa Allah through Dar Al-Taqwa, we have burial sites at
the Islamic Garden at Columbia Memorial Park (at Rt. 108, two miles West from Dar Al-Taqwa).

If you are interested in reserving any number of sites, please send your name and phone numbers please contact us at funeral@taqwa.net

Jazakum Allahu Khairan

Adult Quran Tajweed, After Fajr

Inshaa Allah we continue the Quran Tajweed program for adults after Fajr.

When: Fri, Mon, Wed
Where: Musula area
Who: Brothers ONLY

Daily Ishaa Discussions - Musula Area, M - Th

Inshaa Allah we continue the daily ishaa mini-halaqas for 10 minutes every evening Sunday - Thursday.

After ishaa program is as follows,

F - Imam Mahmoud (Attributes of Allah halaqa) - 1 hr
Sat - Minhaj Al Muslim - 1 hr
Sun, Tues - Bro Loay / Bro Younis - 10 min
Wed - Bro Amer Khan - 10 min
Th - Bro Loay / Bro Younis - 10 min

Masjid Al-Falaah Donations: After Jumma, Friday Jan 23rd, 2009

Inshaa Allah brother Khan from Masjif Al-Falaah, the first masjid in Harford County will be on-site at DAT after jummah. Those who wish to support this noble cause may donate after jummah prayer in the lobby area. Donation boxes and pledge forms will be available inshaa Allah.

To Allah We Return - Janazah after Jummah, Friday Jan 23rd, 2009

Inshaa Allah there will be a janazah after jummah for the mother of brother Masood Asfer of Hannover, MD.

Please make duaa for the sister that Allah shower her with his mercy and accept her in the highest ranks of jannah, and may Allah give her family the patience during these difficult times.

Where: DAT Musula
When: After jummah prayer, 2pm
Cemetery: Columbia Memorial Park, 2 miles on route 108 West (turn right as you exit DAT), memorial park will be on your left (next to the Clarksville Elementary School).

Calling to the Way: Our Obligation, Our Purpose, Yusha Evans, Feb 15th, 2009

Where: MCC
When: Feb 15th
Details: See Flyer

Guest Khateeb, Bro Abdulbaset, Friday Jan 23rd, 2009

Inshaa Allah we will have a guest speaker this Friday, as usual inshaa Allah jumma is at 1:30pm, please arrive early as khutbah will end no later than 2pm inshaa Allah.

Youth Bake Sale - Friday after Jumma, Sisters Lobby, Friday 23rd, 2009

The older girls in the Sunday school are planning to hold a bake sale after Jummah prayer (tomorrow) to support the suffering families in Gaza. Since the schools are dismissed early this Friday, it will be feasible for all enrolled in Howard county to participate. Please encourage them by participating and bringing your kids to the Jummah so that they can share the spirit of caring.

Bring a Dish to Share Dinner, Saturday Jan 24th, 2009

As salam alakom join the community for dinner.

What: Bring a dish to share in two servings
When: Saturday Jan 24th, 2009, after Maghrib, 6:00pm
Why: Meet others, develop a stronger community and socialize
Where: DAT lower level, multi-purpose hall
Who: Everyone, all ages

2nd Annual MW Quran Recitation Competition

When: April 4th, 2009
Deadline for registration: Jan 31st, 2009

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.

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.

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

Registration form

Address:

2nd Annual MW Quran Recitation Competition

Registration form

Saturday April 4^th, 2009

1. Register Online by sending email to quran_recitation@creativeandcoolcompetitions.net

2. Mail your application with a US$ 10 processing fee for levels each participant to

Metropolitan Washington Quran Recitation Competition

PO BOX 8326

Muslim Education Foundation

Falls Church, VA 22041

3. Deadline Application must be submitted by January 31^st, 2008

Name:

Gender Male Female

Grade:

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

Address

State City: 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:

Make a Change in Your Country

President Obama has setup a website to solicit feedback directly from the American people. make sure you get a chance to share your opinion on some very important matters.

Go to http://www.change.gov for details

From the Inside Out: Fixing the World One Soul at a Time, Friday Jan 23rd 2009

We can only change what is happening to us if we change what is within us, and the responsibility to do so rests on all of our shoulders. Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) has taught us that: "The similitude of the believers in regard to their mutual love and affection for one another, is that they are like one body; when any limb of it aches, the whole body aches and responds with sleeplessness and fever." [Bukhari and Muslim] Are we awake and in a fever to help one another? In this Friday's halaqah, given by Br. Tarif Sharim, we will find out what means to change the condition of our ummah, from the inside out. Let's come together and show to our Muslim Palestinian brothers and sisters that we've got their backs!

Who: Everyone invited, ages 8 and above (boys and girls)
When: Friday Jan 23rd, 6:45pm
Where: Musula

Prison Volunteers Needed

Women's Prison Volunteers Needed!!!! Application Deadline January 31st 2009 - Orientation March 18th 2009.
**If you are interested, for the simple application or any questions contact Sis Fatimah Steffanoff and complete and submit a DAT volunteer application form to dawa-wci@taqwa.net

Duties
: visit the Women's Prison in Jessup, sit with the Sunni Muslim sisters and inmates interested in Islam once a month and special events when possible. when visiting with the inmates lead an Islamic Studies class from any book or tape or hand outs you may use, and simply offer some moral support. Visiting sessions are only Friday Evenings from 6:30-8:30pm or Saturdays mid day.

Requirements: Volunteer can be male or female (sisters preferred), a US citizen, 18 years or older, and pass a background check.
This is very rewarding work for your heart and may Allah accept and reward you as well, ameen.

For more information you may contact sister Fatimah at 443-285-9978

New TAQI Session Starting Soon

We added two new classes for this program:

1. Arabic for adults ( student must know how to read Arabic)

2. Quran Memorization for children, limited to 10 students (TAQI level 3 graduate preferred)

Imam Mahmoud Hady will be the instructor for both classes above, in-sha-Allah.

TAQI Children's Program:

Classes will be held every Sunday and Wednesday in-sha-Allah.

TAQI, Level I, II & III :

• Shk. Arraee will be teaching each level on Sunday in-sha-Allah with a team of qualified teachers replacing him on Wednesday.
• Students moving to level 2 and level 3 are subject to Shk.. Arraee's decision.
• If the student did not finish the Alqwaed Alnoraniah book, Shk. Arraee will work on that in-sha-Allah.
• If the Shk. thinks your child needs to take level 1 again, we will do that Free of charge until the student moves to level 2 in-sha-Allah.

Adult program:

There are three adult classes in-sha-Allah:

Beginners' class Sunday from 2-4pm:

This class will start the student from scratch Alf, Ba, Ta.....using Alqwaed Alnoraniah, so the student in-sha-Allah will correct his pronunciation and learn to spell-read in the Quran.

Advanced class Sunday from 6-8pm:

The students will read in the Quran applying the rules of tajweed, according to their level. The Shk. will correct the reading in-sha-Allah.

Arabic class for adult (vocabulary, grammar and conversation) Sunday 4-6 pm

Student must know how to read Arabic.

The registration form is on Dar-Altaqwa website and at the masjid, please fill it out and give it/e-mail it to me ASAP.

For Questions, please call me at 443-812-4335

Jazakum Allah Khairn.

TAQI Management.

Loay.

For details click on the images above, or email taqi@taqwa.net

To register, complete the form by clicking here and email it to DAT.

No Friday "Attributes of Allah" Halaqa, Friday Jan 16th

Inshaa Allah there will be no attribute of Allah halaqa 1/15/09, instead we will join the youth/community halaqa downstairs to learn about Gaza.

See details in the posting below.

Behind the Scenes: The Truth About Gaza, Friday Jan 16th, 2009

Missiles, bombs, shooting and death..you've seen the pictures and heard the stories. Breaking news... Conflict breaks out in Gaza. But where is all of this coming from? What is the cause of all this violence and hatred? Why are people dying?

You owe to yourself and your Palestinian brothers and sisters to get informed about the Gaza conflict. Do you know what it is like to live in life threatening situations, and dying family?

Join us and our panel of speakers who are here to share with you experiences and facts about the history and current situation in Gaza. You will also learn all you need to know about the Israeli conflict from the amazing video "Occupation 101". Don't miss out..be at Dar Al-Taqwa at 6:45pm on Friday, January 16th.

When: Friday Jan 16th, 2009 6:45pm - 10:00pm
Who: Everyone welcome, Panelists details coming soon !!
Where: DAT, lower Level, Multipurpose Hall
Why: Learn the history of Palestine and Gaza

Panelists:

Sister Um Sami, has lived in Gaza for the early part of her life and has valuable first hand experiences as well as what daily life is like. The sister has many family members currently living in Gaza so has a unique perspective to share with us as we do not have a Palestinian view of what is going on now.

Dr. Amin Ezzeddine is the president of MAS-MD. A graduate of M.I.T., Dr. Amin is an engineer by trade. He has spearheaded and plays a very active role in building local leading institutions over the past few decades. He has been a strong voice for the Muslim community on issues of civil rights defending Muslims and social justice causes. He loves to study Islamic History and with his strong background in
this area, he has delivered many lectures to help inform Muslims of
where we came from. Dr. Amin resides with his family in Germantown,
MD.

Hot drinks and snacks served.

For more details contact the youth committee at youth@taqwa.net or check http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=6883&id=1617740079#/event.php?eid=44611347158&ref=nf

Youth Bowling, Friday Jan 9th, 5:45pm

InshaAllah the Dar-al-taqwa youth will be hosting bowling night this friday. Come join your muslim brothers and sisters in a fun filled event with bowling and food for everyone.

The cost per person is $15 dollars which will include 2 games of bowling, shoes, pizza, and a drink.

We will meet at dar-al-taqwa between 5:45 and 6 and arrive at westview lanes at 6:30
We will carpool to the bowling alley inshaAllah.

Westview Lanes - MD
5647 Baltimore National Pike
Baltimore, MD 21228

Guest Khateeb, Friday Jan 9th 2009

Inshaa Allah Imam Safi Khan from Dar us-Salaam, will offer the Friday Khutbah. Khutbah starts at 1:30.

Four Important Activities on Gaza this Weekend, Jan 9-10, 2009

Islamic Relief - Donate after Jummah Prayer: Jan 9th, 2009
Islamic Relief will be inshaa Allah available at DAT after Jumma to collect donations. Donation boxes will be available at the main entrances.

Attend an Educational Workshop Organized by Kinder USA: Friday Jan 9th, 2009, 7pm
Kinder USA will share some of what they are witnessing first at Gaza this Friday inshaa Allah at 7pm at DAT.

Kinder USA provide support and among the projects they fund is the operation of a bakery. There are only 10 bakeries left in occupied Gaza, feeding 1.5 million people.

The bakery has begun making and distributing bread since Saturday. The bakery is distributing ready baked pies to over 1000 families who have 7-12 members, with this number increasing by 50 families a day. Our partners are using bikes, donkeys, and foot to get the food to those families who cannot make it to the bakery and are in remote villages.

Many of our colleagues are trapped in their homes with their children facing extreme trauma due to the fear and uncertainty. Parents are at a loss of how to protect and care for their children. They are either unable to find food and clean water for their children or are being forced from their home in harms way to find shelter.

Come to learn more about Gaza, the situation there during the embargo for the past years and the situation today, learn about the sufferings Gazans have been and continue to go through, and learn how you can make a difference.
When: 7pm DAT Lower level, Friday January 9th, 2009
Why: Learn about Gaza and Palestine, the history and the facts, + Donate
Where: DAT, Lower level
Who: All invited


National March in DC - Jan 10, 2009, 1:00pm

Saturday, January 10, 2009, 1:00PM
National March, Lafayette Square, Washington DC
Organized by:American Muslim Taskforce, ANSWER Coalition, Free
Palestine Alliance, National Council of Arab Americans, Al-Awada, and
the International Palestine Right to Return Coalition

Details: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=42305849610


Through a Child's Eyes: How to Approach the Recent Events in Gaza with Your Child, A Workshop for Parents, Sat 7pm

Have your children been exposed to the recent tragic events in Gaza, either through television, overheard discussions, or the Internet? Graphic images of violence and death and our own emotionally charged reactions may have a negative impact on our children's emotional well-being. Please join us for a presentation of "Through a Child's Eyes: How to Approach the Recent Events in Gaza with Your Child," and learn how to respond to your child's needs and fears in a positive and developmentally appropriate manner. Insha'allah we can work to turn these scary and sad events into a character-building experience for our children.

Attend a free discussion at DAT with a professional psychiatric, that will share tips and insights with the community on how to deal with the impact of the situation on the younger ones.

When: Saturday Jan 10th, 7pm
Why: Learn how to communicate with your child the atrocities that they hear and see on the Internet/TV
Where: DAT Lower Level
Who: Adults only (no children allowed) - program is aimed at parents of children ages 2 - 20

For other things to help do to help support the Palestinians click HERE

Gaza, Palestine Under Siege - What Can We Do?

What we are witnessing these days is not only painful, but outrageous. As Muslims there are many things we can do inshaa Allah to support justice throughout the lands of Allah.


Dua:
Please never underestimate the power of duaa (supplication). as the beloved Prophet (PBUH) mentioned, the power of his nation is in the prayers, duaa and sincerity of its weak. Indeed Allah is close, responding to the call of the caller. Remember to make duaa in your sujood, after prayers and throughout the night. May Allah give the strength to the oppressed.

Get Educated:
Learn about the atrocities and massacres that are occuring against the Palestinian people in Gaza. Several good websites to follow the news are:

Al Jazeera: http://english.aljazeera.net/
CAIR: http://www.cair-net.org
Gaza Seige: http://www.gazasiege.org/
ADC Gaza Resource Center: http://www.adc.org/index.php?id=3399
BBC:


Donate:
Islamic Relief and Kinder USA are working hard to support the humanitarian aid in Gaza, and they will be inshaa Allah available at DAT after Jumma to collect donations.

Attend a Workshop:
Inshaa Allah - coming soon - we are working on having Islamic Relief and Kinder USA share some of what they are witnessing first hand this Friday inshaa Allah at 7pm

When: 7pm DAT Lower level, Friday January 9th, 2009
Why: Learn about Gaza and Palestine, the history and the facts, + Donate
Where: DAT, Lower level
Who: All invited

Teach Your Children:
1. Share with your children facts about Al-Aqsa

2. Read the Quran and teach them about the Israa and Miraj

3. Learn about Palestine, some websites of use are http://www.palestineremembered.com

4. Have your children been exposed to the recent tragic events in Gaza, either through television, overheard discussions, or the Internet? Graphic images of violence and death and our own emotionally charged reactions may have a negative impact on our children's emotional well-being. Please join us for a presentation of "Through a Child's Eyes: How to Approach the Recent Events in Gaza with Your Child,” and learn how to respond to your child’s needs and fears in a positive and developmentally appropriate manner. Insha’allah we can work to turn these scary and sad events into a character-building experience for our children.

Attend a free discussion at DAT with a professional psychiatric, that will share tips and insights with the community on how to deal with the impact of the situation on the younger ones.

When: Saturday Jan 10th, 7pm
Why: Learn how to communicate with your child the atrocities that they hear and see on the Internet
Where: DAT Lower Level
Who: Adults only (no children) - program is aimed at parents of children ages 2 - 20

Take Action and Make a Difference:
1. Contact your US Senator ( http://www.senate.gov ) and US Congress Representative ( http://www.congress.gov ), and demand that they take active steps in stopping the aggression

2. Email President Obama and ask him to make a change in the US position towards the Palestinian Case. Check http://change.gov for contact details.

3. Sign CAIR's petition ( http://petition.cair.com )

4. Support Muslim economy and unite towards the pleasure of Allah, work with your community to volunteer and provide your time and expertise to the community (Download volunteer form from website, orientation meeting for Q1 2009 starting soon, this January)

5. Be consistent and committed. The Prophet (PBUH) mentions in a hadith that the best of deeds are the continuous, even if small. Be sure to take action and stick to it, over and over, results will occur.

6. Learn about organizations and businesses that support the aggression against innocent Palestinians, and avoid dealing with them and supporting their mission.

7. Participate in a support event, several are coming up this week.

Saturday, January 10, 2009, 1:00PM
National March, Lafayette Square, Washington DC
Organized by:American Muslim Taskforce, ANSWER Coalition, Free
Palestine Alliance, National Council of Arab Americans, Al-Awada, and
the International Palestine Right to Return Coalition

Humanitarian Aid for Gaza, Palestine

Humanitarian Aid can be offered in Palestine, India, Pakistan, Africa and other areas through the following organizations. Those who wish to support through donations can check their websites.

Islamic Relief - http://www.irw.org/
Kinder USA - http://www.kinderusa.org/

Most importantly don't forget the power of duaa.

Kinder USA will have donation forms available after Jumma prayer on 1/2/2009 for those who wish to mail-in their donations, or drop at the Masjid.

Kinder USA is fully supporting one of the very few bakeries allowed to operate in Gaza for the past several months. Please support their efforts and volunteers who are on the ground in Gaza trying to feed the population in Gaza.

Youth Halaqa - Boys and Girls - Teens - Makkah Chronicles: The Call - Friday 1/2/09

Inshallah there will be the Continuation of the Halaqah Series "Makkan Chronicles: The Call" this Friday after Isha with speaker Imam Mahmoud. Dont miss out on an exciting Halaqah and a great way to end your winter vacation.

The topic will be regarding the first revelation the Prophet PBUH got (iqraa, muddath-thir, muzzammil), the first contact he made in calling people to Islam, and how the dawah first spread and was received by the people (secrecy for people who were muslim, persecution by the Quraysh, etc).

Who: All Youth invited
When: After Ishaa
Where: Main Musula