Demand Accountability for Torture Meetings with Senators / Congress Reps This Week,

Amnesty International will be holding meetings with House and Senate Reps this week (April 1 - April 17) to demand accountability for torture and abuse. Full details HERE

Guest Khateeb, Friday March 27th, 2009

Inshaa Allah we will have Imam Kabir uddin offer khutbah. He is Imam of Dar ul Uloom Maryland, an Islamic Quran Institute.

Basics of Islam, Saturdays after Fajr

After Fajr - Basics of Islam for Brothers (Bro Ayman) - for details and to register email dawa@taqwa.net

Who: Muslims new into the deen, or anyone above 14.
Where: Musula
When: Saturdays after Fajr
Why: Learn your deen
What: Tawheed, Worship, Transactions, Ethics and more inshaa Allah, open forum for Q&A

Ladies Tea, April 19th, 2009

DAT Women’s Committee

cordially invites you to our

2^nd Annual Interfaith Ladies’ Tea

Bring your neighbors, colleagues and friends and join us for tasty delicacies and engaging discussion as we exchange views about faith, family and life in general.

When: Sunday April 19, 2009

Time: 3:00-6:00pm

Where: Lower Level

For further information, please call Ruhi Lohani at (410) 258-5733 or Bari Bako at (443) 962-5588

Internships Needed

As salam alakom

A number of brothers are looking for internships or jobs in the IT/IS fields, or other fields. If you know of opportunities please post them in the DAT Linkedin group HERE

Muslim Youth Debate Competition, Deadline March 30, 2009

Muslim Youth Debate Registration Deadline is March 30, 2009

Are you ready for Debate 2009?

Hurry, space is limited!

Top two teams in Middle and High School categories go to the ISNA National Convention in Washington DC on 4th July Weekend.

Click and pre-register at:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=zuqhOhGo_2fgDTvFjQUMJY0g_3d_3d

Or, complete on-line registration at:

http://www.mafiq.org/reg.php

For questions, please Email: Debate@Mafiq.org

Hurry and register online for the exciting Muslim Youth Debate Tournament for Middle and High School Students on 28 June 2009 at Dar Al Taqwa, insha'Allah.

Top 2 debate teams in Middle and High School Category in Debate 2009 will compete at the upcoming ISNA National Convention at Washington DC in the 4th of July Weekend, insha’Allah. We are excited about this opportunity to display the talents of our local youth to the national stage and we hope to see brilliant performance of your teams once again.

For questions or comments on Muslim Youth debate tournament, please contact Debate@Mafiq.org

Interactive Youth Discussion on Bullying, Friday March 27th, 2009

When: Friday 3/27, 7:30pm after Maghrib
Where: Upper level
Who: Boys and girls ages 8 -12, parents welcome
Why: Hear from other youth about bullying in schools and how to deal with it

Interactive discussion with youth your age, games, quizzes, and fun

Flying While Muslim: The Six Imams Case

For case details & update please visit our website @ www.mlfausa.org

Why is this case important?

• This is a landmark case
• Potential to affect every Muslim living in America
• Involves important civil rights issues
• Involves right to travel as Muslims
• Involves right to pray publicly as Muslims
• Involves Muslim religious leaders (Imams)
• Defendants requested a jury trial because they believe that public opinion is on their side
  

What are the Objectives of this Case?

1. Change the policy and practices of discrimination
2. Return dignity to the community

3. Empower community to oppose violations of their rights
4. Challenge the Immunity Bill
5. Win a landmark case
6. The first step is getting the Federal government to demand that Airlines stop profiling Muslims


How can you help?

• Be a leader in your community and ask them to support this case
• Work with MLFA to raise the necessary funds to win this case
• Do everything that you can to help MLFA defend Muslims in America

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Take Action Now!

MYSL Soccer Spring 2009 Season Information

By the grace and mercy of Allah (swt), MYSL is beginning registration for the Spring 2009 Soccer Season. We have programs scheduled for all ages for both brothers and sisters. Please review the Programs / Schedules / Fees / Timings / Notes below:

www.myslonline.net

Program Offering/ Tentative Schedule /Fees / Timings


Click here to Register (if this does not work copy and paste below in your browser)

http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cHdDaXZzZVN4YmFydFRxaVVScDdhUkE6MA..

Boys

Muhsinoon (MUH) 15+ Boys/Men

Mutaqoon (MUT) 14 and Under
Muslimoon (MUS) 10U Boys
Muslimoon (MUS) 8U Boys
Muslimoon (MUS) 6U Boys
Muslimoon (MUS) 4 Boys

Girls

Muhsinoon (MUH) 13+
Mutaqoon 12U (MUT)(8yr - 12Yr)
Muslimoon (MUS) 8U Girls
Muslimoon (MUS) 6U Girls
Muslimoon (MUS) 4 Girls

Week 1 April 11 - 12
Week 2 April 18 - 19
Week 3 May 2 - 3
Week 4 May 9 - 10
Week 5 May 16 - 17
No Soccer May 23 - 24
Week 6 May 30 - 31
Week 7 June 6 - 7
Week 8 June 13 - 14

Tentative Timings

Saturday

0800am - 0915am MUT Boys 14U Game 1
0915am - 1030am MUT Boys 14U Game 2
1030am - 1200pm MUT Boys 14U Game 3
1200pm - 0115pm MUT Boys 14U Game 4
dhur
0200pm - 0315pm MUS Boys 10U
0315pm - 0430pm MUS Boys and Girls 8U/6U/4
asr
0530pm - 0645pm


Sunday

0800am - 0915am MUH Girls 13+
0915am - 1030am MUT Girls 12U Game 1
1030am - 1200pm MUT Girls 12U Game 2
1200pm - 0115pm MUH Brothers Game 1
dhur
0200pm - 0315pm MUH Brothers Game 2
0315pm - 0430pm MUH Brothers Game 3
asr
0530pm - 0645pm MUH Brothers Game 4

All Registrations $30 by March 31
Late Registration $35 after April 1st

Please email any questions to info@myslonline.net

If you are interested in volunteering with MYSL please send an email to info@myslonline.net , we are a volunteer run organization and can use help in all areas, coaching, refereeing and administrative support.


Muhsinoon 15+ Brothers returning players please contact your coach from the Fall 2008 season they are preparing Spring Rosters, All new Muhsinoon players please register online and you will be placed on a Muhsinoon Team.

Please register early so teams can be formed and uniforms can be ordered.

Muhsinoon and Mutaqoon levels will have 1 weekday practice and 1 game per week inshaAllah

MYSL Field improvements are in process and inshaAllah will be complete by the end of March.

Please pass this email on to others as this email list does not get to all those who may want to participate.

All Games played at 9150 Lanham Severn Rd (PGMA)

Jazakallahukhair and Wassalamu'alaikum,

MYSL Admin

Project Stream Clean, Sat April 4th, 2009

Bismillah ar Rahman ar Raheem

MAS Youth Give of Maryland would like to invite you to

Project Stream Clean

Saturday, April 4th 2009 from 8 am to 12 pm

Help the environment by cleaning up local streams by picking up trash and litter surrounding our streams. Since there will be some strenuous activity, this event will be limited to those 15 years and older.

We will be meeting at Dar al Taqwa (10740 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD) at 8 am, then going to the Tiber Hudson Streams in Ellicott City.

Please bring a bagged lunch! Work Gloves will be provided.

To register, please visit www.masmd.org and fill out the online form. There is no charge for this event.

Jazak Allah Khair! We hope to see you there insha Allah!

For more infor regrading this program please email youth@taqwa.net

ISB Fundraising Dinner, April 18, 2009

Al Rahmah School Fundraising dinner

“Sacrificing for Excellence in Education”

Saturday April 18, 2009

5:00 pm Sharp

ISB Gymnasium (6631 Johnnycake Rd Baltimore, MD 21244)

Guest Speaker: Br. Safi Khan

Fundraising: Br. Naeem Muhammad

Tickets: $20/person or $50/family of 5

Babysitting and Moon bounce available for children 11 and under.

Buy tickets from:

www.isb.org/dinner

Al Rahmah School office: 410.719.0921

Upcoming Events Tickets Available at DAT

Inshaa Allah we have tickets for the following events available at DAT as follows.

ICM 3/28: Br. Osama after jumma

Muslim Link Dinner, 3/29: Bro Ayman Nassar (pr@taqwa.net) or Bro Loay Abukewedar (taqi@taqwa.net), after Ishaa

Dar ul Uloom 4/4: Bro Sharieff, after ishaa

ISB 4/18: Via ISB website - see event details

Why Islam 4/18: Br. Syed Ameen via email facility@taqwa.net

For more information on ticket purchase, contact the above individuals and reference the event of interest.

To Allah We Return

يَا أَيَّتُهَا النَّفْسُ الْمُطْمَئِنَّةُ
ارْجِعِي إِلَى رَبِّكِ رَاضِيَةً مَّرْضِيَّةً


Our brother Ahmed Elhaggan's father Mostapha returned to Allah (SWT) yesterday, and his father's sister Suhair returned to Allah (SWT) earlier today in Cairo.

Please make dua for both of them in your prayers, may Allah shower them with his mercy, forgiveness, enter them into jannah and grant them the highest levels of al Fidous, and give their families patience.

ICM Fundraising Dinner, March 28th, 2009

"Let's Pave the Way"

Will be held on Saturday March 28th at 5:30 PM

In shaa Allah, details of the construction of the first phase of the ICM Master Plan will be shared with the community.

Location: Bohrer Park Activity Center
506 S. Frederick Ave
Gaithersburg MD 20877
(Next to Gaithersburg High School)

Tickets: Single $25.00, Family $50.00

Tickets are available at ICM

and will be sold at Dar Al-Taqwa after Fridays’ Jummah

Historical Analysis of Domestic Violence in the Muslim Community

For details click on the picture above

MIST Teams Practice, Friday March 20, 2009

What: DAT MIST team practice, youth ages 14 and above can attend to witness the DAT teams as they practice for the MIST competition in shaa Allah.

When: 7pm - 10pm

Where: Lower Level / DAT

New Interactive Halaqa Series - 40 Nawawy Hadeeth - The Pearls of Guidance, Starting Sat March 28th, 2009

Pearls of Guidance

Imam An-Nawawi’s 40 Hadith Class

Where: Dar Al-Taqwa, Musula
When: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month
Program Time: After Salaatul Maghrib
Starting: 28th of March, 2009
Ending: 27th of June, 2009 ( 6 Sessions )

Dar Al-Taqwa Address & Phone:
10740 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
(410) 997-5711

Program Goals & Summary
Examine a selection from Imam Nawawi’s cherished and timeless
collection of Hadiths, focusing on the language of the Hadiths, their
implications in Sacred Law, and their relevance to our lives as Muslims
in the 21st century. Through reflecting upon and implementing these
Hadiths, you will understand the beauty of Islamic beliefs, ethics, and
morals.

Please sign in and access our online Islamic Learning Wiki site at:
http://islamiclearning.wikidot.com/

If you have any questions, please contact:
Aamir Sheikh: ashei001@hotmail.com
Manzoor Ahmed: manzoor20@hotmail.com

Snacks & refreshment will be available for the participants after the class (Program is FREE)

Islamic Awareness Week, Salisbury University, March 30 - April 3, 2009

Monday, March 30
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Write Your Name in Arabic – Literature Table
Commons

Tuesday, March 31
Noon-2 p.m. Discussion: “Everything You Wanted to Know
About Islam But Were Afraid to Ask!”
Guerrieri University Center, Spirituality Room

Wednesday, April 1
4 p.m. Be Our Guest at the Muslim Student Association
Meeting and Movie
Guerrieri University Center, Spirituality Room

Thursday, April 2

4 p.m. Arabic Lesson: Learn Why Arabic
Is Important in Islam
Henson Science Hall, Room 101

6:30 p.m. “Muslim Americans and the Political Landscape”
With Saeed Khan
Holloway Hall Auditorium
Closing reception immediately following
in Social Room

Friday, April 3
1:30 p.m. Congregational Prayer : Observe or Join In
Guerrieri University Center, Spirituality Room

Organized by the Salisbury Muslim Student Organization, with support from Office of the Provost; Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs; Office of Multicultural Student Services; Office of Student Activities, Organizations and Leadership.

For more information, contact sumsa@salisbury.edu or http://orgs.salisbury.edu/sumsa or Facebook: MSAof SU

Pentagon March, Saturday March 21st, 2009

Inshaa Allah this Saturday, March 21 there'll be a March at the Pentagon on the 6th anniversary of the Iraq War. We will be protesting US invasions in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Somalia, and US supported killings in Palestine.

As Americans, we need to demand an end to the casualties being carried out in our country's name. As Muslims, we need to end the killings of thousands in Muslim nations with our tax money.

Where / When: The demonstration begins at 12:00 noon at 23rd St. & Constitution Ave. NW in Washington, D.C!

Organizer: ANSWER

For more information: Click here

Association of Muslim Scientists and Engineers, Call for Experts

The local support group for the AMSE (Association of Muslim Scientists and Engineers) Conference (part of ISNA conference to be held at Washington DC in the 4th of July weekend) is looking for local experts (in DC Metro area) as speakers for the following sessions:

1. Improving Science and Technology Education in Developing Countries
2. Renewable/alternate Energy for Developing Countries
3. Telecom Infrastructure Development in Developing Countries

Your help in identifying the experts in any of these three areas will be highly appreciated. We look forward to your input.

You may email fahmed_00@yahoo.com

Dr. Iqbal Unus

Dr. Farid Ahmed

Makkan Chronicles Youth Program, Friday March 13th, 8pm

Friday, March 13th, 2009, the youth committee has invited, Br. Hayder Qaadri, to continue the Makkan Chronicles series, discussing the events in the year of sorrow and "trip" to ta'if.

When: Friday 3/13, 8pm (before ishaa)
Where: Upper Level
Who: All invited (ages 10 and above)
Why: Learn the history of Islam

For questions please email youth@taqwa.net

Why Islam DC Fundraiser, April 18th, 2009

"Life in Occupied Palestine" – by Anna Baltzer, Sunday March 29th, 2009

Anna Baltzer is a Jewish American peace worker who spent eight months in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories documenting human rights abuses and supporting nonviolent direct action in the West Bank with the International Women's Peace Service. She has been touring the United States ever since, giving an incredible talk that clearly explains what is going on in that part of the world and why.
This DVD presentation contains Anna Baltzer's superb and well documented talk – and also includes photos, charts, facts, commentary and ideas for action.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
1:00 p.m.

Howard County Central Library
Little Patuxent Parkway & South Entrance Rd.
Columbia, MD 21044

Sponsored by:
Howard County Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation
HCCEIO@yahoo.com

Community Dinner - Share Your Dish - Sat March 21st, 2009

Inshaa Allah bring a dish to share in two servings.

Who: Everyone invited
What: Bring a warm dish to share with others in two servings
Why: Build stronger community
Where: DAT Lower Level
When: Sat 3/21/09 - 6pm

For questions email food@taqwa.net

Journey to Mecca: In the Footsteps of Ibn Battuta, March 8th, 2009

The First IMAX® movie about Islamic Civilization coming to Baltimore this weekend only!

Journey to Mecca: In the Footsteps of Ibn Battuta tells the epic story of Ibn Battuta, one of the greatest explorers of Islamic civilization, who leaves Morocco in 1325 and takes a famed journey 3,000 miles east to perform Hajj in the sacred city of Mecca. This big screen IMAX experience follows Ibn Battuta's journey, zeroing in on the Hajj - the first and only time an IMAX camera has been admitted into the Grand Mosque in Mecca to capture an aerial view of the Hajj from a helicopter hovering 200 feet above Mecca.

With very limited screenings in the US and around the world, Journey to Mecca is coming to Baltimore this weekend only! This big screen IMAX movie, running approximately 45 minutes, will be shown at the Maryland Science Center's IMAX theatres on Saturday, March 7th and Sunday, March 8th at 3:20 pm both days.

Tickets can be purchased at the Science Center's box office. To purchase tickets in advance, call 410-685-2370 or visit the Maryland Science Center's website here:
https://www.tickets.marylandsciencecenter.org/public/default.asp

The Maryland Science Center is located at 601 Light Street, Baltimore MD 21230. The main telephone number is 410-685-2370. Website: http://www.mdsci.org/

You don't want to miss this! Spread the word and bring family and friends! The success of these screenings will largely determine whether or not the Science Center agrees to show the film in the future.

For more information about Journey to Mecca, visit the film's website:
http://www.journeytomeccagiantscreen.com/

REACTION TIME - Muslim Link Dinner, March 29th, 2009

"REACTION TIME"

The Muslim Link Fundraising Dinner

Featuring Guest Speakers: George Galloway and Mahdi Bray
Learn more about out George Galloway on YouTube by clicking Here

Sunday, March 29, 2009, 3:30 pm

at Falls Church High School, 7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church, VA 22042

Tickets for Individuals ~ $25 / Children under 6 ~ $5
To purchase tickets or for more information, please call 301-982-1020 or visit www.muslimlinkpaper.com

Some of the major US newspapers, which have been around for more than half a century are closing its doors.
Do NOT let The Muslim Link newspaper become another statistic!
Please come out and show your support for the only Muslim newspaper in the DC/MD/VA area.

The Muslim Link is no different from most organizations which are squeezed by the the pressure of the weak economic situation. Drops in advertising and increases in publication costs has already forced the paper to move from a biweekly run to a monthly run. The paper is now on the verge of shutting down.

Your help is needed NOW. Come join TML for their annual dinner to support the only Muslim newspaper in the Greater Washington Area.

Imagine our community without TML - Who will write about our challenges, accomplishments, news and vision? Who will capture our history? Who will share our message?

Make a commitment to come and meet others from your community, make a commitment to spend time to support the cause. It is our paper, it is our duty.

Youth - Dinner Out - RJ's Cafe, Friday March 6th, 2009

The youth committee has planned for a restaurant activity, at Rj's for this Friday Inshallah. There will be a short khatira given by Br. Ehab during the activity too. We will meet at 6:30pm at DAT for those who want to carpool and 7pm for those who want to meet at Rjs Cafe. We will leave DAT no later than 6:30pm SHARP. We have reserved seating already and have talked to the manager about this Friday.


Rjs Cafe - Beltsville, MD
When: Friday March 6th, 2009
Time: 7:00 (6:30 for meeting at DAT to carpool)
Place: 12111 Indian Creek Court
Who: All youth boys and girls ages 12+, parental supervision/attendance required for children under 12

All youth under 18 who are carpooling MUST complete a waiver form signed by their guardian. forms are available on the website - Youth Program Parent Consent Form.

Internships - White House, Deadline March 22nd, 2009

President Obama today launched the White House Internship Program for his administration and announced that applications are currently being accepted for the summer of 2009. Those selected to participate in the program will gain valuable job experience and an inside look at the life of White House staff while building leadership skills.

"This program will mentor and cultivate young leaders of today and tomorrow and I'm proud that they will have this opportunity to serve," said President Obama. "I look forward to working with those that are selected to participate and I want to commend all who apply for their desire to help through public service to forge a brighter future for our country."

In addition to normal office duties, interns will supplement their learning experience by attending a weekly lecture series hosted by senior White House staff, help at White House social events, and volunteer in community service projects.

The 2009 Summer Internship program runs from May 22 to August 14, and the submission deadline is March 22, 2009.

Those interested in applying to the White House Internship Program must be:

• U.S. Citizens
• Eighteen years of age on or before the first day of the internship
• Enrolled in a college or university (2-4 year institution) or must have graduated from college in the past two years

Interns will be placed in a departmental office for their internship. Below is a list of departments in the Office of the President and the Office of the Vice President where interns could be placed.

• White House Department of Scheduling and Advance
• The Office of Cabinet Affairs
• The White House Communications Department
• The White House Office of Public Liaison and Intergovernmental Affairs
• The Office of the First Lady
• The White House Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA)
• The Office of Political Affairs
• The Office of Management and Administration
• The Office of White House Counsel
• The Domestic Policy Council
• The White House Office of Presidential Personnel
• Office of the Vice President

More information on the White House Internship Program, including application instructions, can be found at: www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships