Howard County Police Dept Seminar for Parents, May 2nd, 2009

Inshaa Allah Howard County Police Department will be on-site at DAT to discuss several very important topics such as:

Child safety issues (traffic, scams, internet, abduction)
Abuse issues (domestic, bullying)
Teen problems (substance abuse, gangs)
Common issues in minority communities (fear from authorities, language barriers, culture barriers)
Advice for parents, community leaders
General services offered by police dept that are of interest to a parent.

Where: DAT, Lower Level
When: May 2nd, 11am - 1pm
Why: Learn the dangers that surround our youth, and ask questions
Who: All parents and individuals over 16

Live ‘n’ Learn Lock-In for Girls, May 1st, 2009

This fun, overnight workshop in the masjid aims to provide participants with a renewed sense of self-esteem and confidence in their Muslim identity. It will allow these young girls to have fun, express themselves, and learn how to handle some of the most pressing social situations with confidence, integrity, and ease. Designed to delve into the ROK’s four essential realms, the girls will engage in intellectual, artistic, physical, and social activities and discussions that will equip them with the knowledge they need to proceed confidently in their roles as young Muslim girls growing up in America.



ITINERARY
Friday, May 1
5:30-7:00PM Crafting: Students will celebrate their families by hand stitching a family tree
(Instructor: Nuriman Sheets)
7:00-8:00PM Dinner
8:00-8:45PM Brainstorming: students will be given the opportunity to address social issues they might be confronting as young female Muslims in America (Instructor: Dr. Rascha Dughly)
8:45-10:15PM Situational skit and critical thinking workshop: girls will be broken into groups and given one social issue to act out in a skit. They will be asked to provide a solution to the issue (promoting critical thinking). Each group's response will be broken down, and the instructor will provide essential feedback that they can use in real-life situations.
(Instructor Rascha Dughly)
10:30PM Snack
10:45PM Brush teeth and change
11:00PM Lights Out

Saturday, May 2
6:15-6:30AM Fajr
6:30-7:15AM Chocolate and Chat: We'll sip hot chocolate on blankets outside and discuss legendary Muslim women and Sahabiyyat (Zenab Butt and Gena Chung)
7:15-7:25AM Clean-up and get dressed
7:25-8:15AM Morning exercise class
8:15-9:00AM Breakfast
9:15-11:00AM *Optional Documentary
* This event may occur if non-Saturday School parents indicate that they prefer it.

Who: Girls aged 9-14
Where: Dar Al-Taqwa, Ellicott City, MD
Cost: $25, includes materials, two meals, and a snack

REGISTER AT: http://WWW.THEROK.ORG

Smoke Free Pledge, Saturday May 2nd, 12:30pm

A 15 minute presentation by Howard County to prevent second hand smoking.

When: 5/2, 12:30pm (noon)
Where: Lower Level, DAT
Who: All
Why: To promote healthy life style and abide by Allah's command to eat what is good from Earth

Muslim Business & Professional Association Inaugural Dinner, May 29th, 2009

You are invited to join us and participate as a member of our community,
professional, business owner, and sponsor and/or exhibit on Friday, May 29th
2009 at 5:30PM at Sheraton Washington North, Beltsville, MD for The American
Muslim Business & Professional Association (AMBPA) Inaugural Dinner and
Networking event.

American Muslim Business & Professional Association (AMBPA) is the voice of
American Muslim Businesses and Professionals. AMBPA's goal is to help Muslim
Business Owners and Professionals evolve their businesses and professional
career by sharing resources and expertise and providing a single platform to
shape their business and professional growth, as well as influence public
policy. AMBPA is the only organization representing the interests of Muslim
entrepreneurs and Professionals across all industries.

For further details

Hasan A. Askari
Chairman of the Board
American Muslim Business & Professional Association (AMBPA)
Phone: 443-850-8075
Haaskari@thehascon.com

Impunity and the Struggle for Justice In India, April 25

Indian Muslim Council - USA, a non-profit advocacy group dedicated to protecting the rights of minorities and promoting pluralism, presents a lecture and discussion on “Impunity and the Struggle for Justice in India”.

(Tea/Snacks will be served. The event is open to public, RSVP is requested.)

Date	Saturday April 25, 2009
Time	10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Place	Islamic Center of Maryland (Library) 19411 Woodfield Rd Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Tel: (301) 840-9440
Contact	Saleem Ahmed - (410) 369 6590 Ataullah Khan - (410) 903 1157

Date	Saturday April 25, 2009
Time	3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Place	ICCNOV 14505 Jeff. Davis Hwy, Unit #8 Woodbridge VA 22191 Tel: (703) 490-5080
Contact	Nasir Chhipa - (703) 587 4508 Salim - (703) 309 8183

The meeting will include a presentation and provide a community update on our most recent campaign for

implementation of the Ravi Chander Report investigating the illegal arrests and torture of Muslim youth in India. There will be an open discussion on how to replicate similar campaigns in other parts of India.

Background on the campaign:

The AP State Minorities Commission (APSMC) appointed fact-finding committee headed by Advocate Ravi Chander has documented that several young Muslims were arrested after the bomb blasts in Mecca Masjid and Lumbini Park in 2007 without being informed of any charges, blindfolded, taken to unknown places, hands and legs tied up, suspended, beaten, stripped naked, given electric shocks, repeatedly punched, dragged, beard pulled until tufts of hair fallen, blackmailed that members of the family will also be tortured. While it is encouraging that these innocent Muslim youth were acquitted by the AP criminal court last year, so far there is no known effort from A.P. Government to consider or even an acknowledgment of the following recommendations submitted by Advocate Ravi Chander to the APSMC. The news about the report did move the Hyderabadis living overseas and prompted Indian Muslim Council (IMC-USA) to organize a letters and signature campaign. Thousands of Indian Muslims from eight states of the United States signed petitions, called, faxed, and emailed various Indian leaders and officials demanding implementation of the recommendations of the Ravi Chander report.

Indian Muslim Council-USA is the largest advocacy organization of Indian Muslims in the United States with 10 chapters across the nation. IMC-USA is a Washington, D.C. registered non-profit 501(C)(3) tax-exempt organization established in August 2002.

IMC-USA, 6321 W. Dempster St., Suite# 295, Morton Grove, IL 60053-2848

1-800-839-7270 | www.imc-usa.org | info@imc-usa.org

Ice Cream Social " on Friday, April 24 at 7:30 pm

Event: DATYC Presents: Ice Cream Social
What: Festival
Host: DAR-AL-TAQWA YOUTH COMMITTEE
Start Time: Friday, April 24 at 7:30pm
End Time: Friday, April 24 at 9:30 pm
Where: Dar-Al-Taqwa

Muslim Women’s Shelter and Medical Center Activist Injured in Car Accident, Assistance Needed

Asma Hanif, the Founder and Director of Muslimat Al-Nisaa Shelter and Clinic for Muslim women, was recently injured in a car accident. The Baltimore MD activist, who is also chairperson of the greater Washington Coordinating Council of Muslim Organizations, received moderate injuries and is alhamdulilah currently recuperating nicely. Although Sister Asma’s injuries were not life threatening, her organizational vehicle, a passenger van in which she was driving, has been totaled and is not repairable or operational. The need for a transportation van for Sister Asma’s Shelter and Clinic is crucial and greatly needed. Given the essential services that Muslimat Al- Nisaa provides for Muslim women and children, we are appealing to anyone in the community that could donate a passenger van or station wagon to do so. Any donated vehicle should be in good mechanical condition and recently inspected. Persons or organizations interested in making such a donation should contact ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Sister Asma Hanif at 410-466-8686. Jazaka Allahu khairan

Brother Searching for Employment, Mechanical Engineer / Industrial Engineer

As alakom alakom a brother in our community has been laid off, and is pursuing opportunities in heavy industrial / mechanical domain. Please share any opportunities on the DAT Linkedin Group at http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=662477&goback=.mid_1155533646

MUNA's LET’S READ, DAT Saturday April 25th, 12:30pm

“You have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful example for him
whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day” (Al-Quran 33:21)

Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA) presents

LET’S READ program

Let’s Emulate The Seerah: Reflect, Educate, Apply and Disseminate

When: Saturday April 25, 2009 from 12:30 PM – 6 PM
Where: Dar-al-Taqwa Masjid Main Hall 10740 Clarksville Pike Ellicott City, MD 21042

Join us for an event full of kids and family activities:

Lecture by Imam Mahmood Abdul-Hadi

Reflection and Emulation of Prophetic Tradition
Join us for an event full of kids and family activities:
Lecture by Imam Mahmood Abdul-Hadi
Reflection and Emulation off Prophetic Tradition
• A Kid gets the microphone Open for Pre K-K
• Quran Recitation Grades 1-2
• Islamic Poster Competition Grades 3-5
• Open Quiz or Islamic Jeopardy Grades 6-8
• Essays and Speech Grades 9-12
• Quiz Competition Parents/Adults
• Islamic songs and other entertainments
Registration starts at 12:30 PM, followed by Dhuhr Prayer and Lunch.
Prize distribution is at the end of the program. Recognition of top performers
and prizes for ALL.
For competition details, please visit: www.lets-read.org
For further information and registration, please call Br. Nazrul Islam (443-636-5423)
Br. Abdul Mannan (347-247-5584) Br. Hashmat Sikder (443-642-7984) or email:
tofayel@yahoo.com

Donation $15/family appreciated to cover expenses related to program

DAT SUMMER FESTIVAL needs your sponsorship!

Do you love your masjid?
Are you keen on helping not only your business but also the local Muslim community?
Would you like to see the name of your business advertised all over local masjid, college and high school MSAs, and in front of hundreds of people?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions then contact us ASAP so we can assist you in becoming one of our generous sponsors for DAT's upcoming bazaar and fun day!

Dar al-Taqwa's upcoming summer festival will be a day for the entire family, filled with carnival rides for all ages, western and traditional food, an international bazaar, and of course, fun!

However, financial sponsorship is key to ensuring the success of this community event.
Sponsors will enjoy having their business names advertised all over the masajid and college MSAs in the surrounding area, as well as having their name broadly displayed on a banner the day of the event.

When: Saturday June 6.
Details: Please contact Irma at youth@taqwa.net. Please respond as soon as possible!

National MSA Scholarships, Deadline June 1st, 2009

Assalamualaikum wa rahmatullah MSA Activists and Students!

It is with great pleasure that MSA of the US and Canada announces the second year of its scholarship program for MSA activists and students: The M. Naziruddin Ali Award for Excellence.

The M. Naziruddin Ali Award for Excellence provides national recognition and financial support for students who exhibit outstanding academic strength as well as exceptional service to Muslims and the American and Canadian community at large.

A pioneer of Islamic activism in the United States, M. Naziruddin Ali's exemplary dedication to the Muslim American community is illustrated by his life long association with MSA National, Islamic Society of North America, and North American Islamic Trust, for which he served as General Manager for twenty years. Beginning as local chapter president and Chicago community activist, he served as president of MSA National for two terms and was integral in facilitating the establishment of the Islamic Society of North America during this period. His tireless service, sincerity, and unwavering commitment proved to be crucial in the birth and development of each of these organizations.

In his honor, scholarships will be awarded to students who exhibit qualities of his exceptional legacy in the amounts of $2,500, $1,500, $1,000.

Apply now! Deadline for submitting all application materials is June 1, 2009. See website for additional information and application forms: http://mnali.msanational.org/ . Please be advised that late applications will not be accepted.

Youth Halaqa Friday April 17th, 2009

Searching for a New Home: A Refuge with the Ansaar

Br. Sami Zaharna

April 17th, 2009 ; After Maghrib Prayer

HCMF Annual Health Fair, Sat April 18th, 2009

10:00 am until 1:00pm

April 18, 2009

The Bain Center

5470 Ruth Keaton Way, Columbia, MD 21044

(In the Harpers Farm Village Center, next door to Kahler Hall and the Athletic Center)

PRESENTED BY

THE HOWARD COUNTY MUSLIM FOUNDATION & FIRN

CO-SPONSORS

HOWARD COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL, HOWARD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT,

THE COLUMBIA FOUNDATION and THE HORIZON FOUNDATION

For more information call Dr. Sheikh at 410-465-7400 or Email hchealthfair@yahoo.com

DUS Sisters' Brunch and Beauty Day, May 2nd, 2009

Saturday, May 2, 2009
11 am-6 pm

at 5301 Edgewood Rd College Park, MD 20740

Also we haven't forgotten our little sisters-there will insha-Allah be a tea party and arts & crafts activities for girls ages 5-10.

Please call 301-982-2061 for more information or email events@darussalaam.org or visit www.darussalaam.org

Sponsors Needed for DAT's Summer Bazaar, June 2009

Dar al-Taqwa's upcoming festival, needs sponsors! The Bazaar will be a day filled with carnival rides, food, a bazaar, and of course, fun! Sponsors will enjoy having their names advertised all over the masajid and college MSAs in the surrounding area, as well as having their name broadly displayed on a banner the day of the event. Those who wish to sponsor the event should respond ASAP. No money is required now, only a firm commitment. Please contact Irma at youth@taqwa.net

ICCL Fundraising Dinner, Sunday May 3rd, 2009

The Islamic Community Center of Laurel
cordially invites you to their Spring Fundraiser
on

Sunday, May 3 at 5:00 pm

Paving the Way to Jannah

Featuring keynote speaker

Imam Tahir Anwar
South Bay Islamic Association - San Jose, CA

and

Imam Muhammad Abdul Malik
Charlotte, North Carolina

Westin - Baltimore Washington Airport
1110 Old Elkridge Landing Road
Linthicum, MD 21090

Tickets: $35/person - $40 at the door
Babysitting available for $10/child (ages 3 to 10 only)

For more information or to buy tickets contact ICCL

7306 Contee Road Laurel, MD 20707 301-317-4584 www.icclmd.org ps@icclmd.org

Youth Summer Programs at DUS, Summer 2009

Ready for the summer? Join the Dar-us-Salaam Summer Programs, starting on June 22! At the Summer Programs of Dar-us-Salaam, we hope to provide the Muslim Family – parents and children – with a dynamic learning opportunity in a safe and wholesome Islamic environment. This summer, we are offering various educational programs for children and youth, including Quran Reading, Intensive Hifzh, LA/Math, Intensive Arabic, Writing Workshop, and an Algebra 1/Algebra 2 course, all of which includes exciting field trips and organized sports activities. We are also offering daytime, evening, and weekend programs for adults. Visit www.duscommunity.org for details, email summercamp@duscommunity.org or stop by the front office of Al-Huda School!

Community Share a Dish and Guest Speaker, Saturday April 18th, 2009

Inshaa Allah this weekend we will have a share your dish community dinner and an invited guest speaker who will shed some light on the current economic crisis and the Islamic perspective.

Who: All invited
When: Sat 4/18/09, Dinner starts at 6pm, Guest Speech starts after Maghrib (8pm)
Where: Lower level (dinner), Musula (talk)
Why: Socialize, build stronger community and share

Speaker name: Mouneer Odeh

Time request of lecture: Saturday, April 18th from Maghrib-Isha

Bio: Mouner Odeh is an active member of Islamic Organization of North America. He holds a Master's degree in Economics.

Topic: The current economic crisis and the Islamic solution

World in Crisis: The Financial Meltdown and the Islamic Economic model as a solution, University of District of Columbia, Sat April 18th, 2009

The Muslim Students’ Association of the University of District of Columbia will host the seminal discussion, “World in Crisis: The financial meltdown and the Islamic Economic model as a solution”. Event will be held on Saturday April 18, 2009, from 10:30am to 3:00pm, in the Bldg. 41 Auditorium. Plenty of free parking in garage below bldg 41 on the Van Ness St. entrance. Lunch will be served. Panel of area scholars will make this a program that should not to be missed. For more info. contact UDC Muslim Chaplain, Imam Bilal Ali ibn Prather 202-374-0534, b.a.prather@verizon.net

Marylanders Plant Trees

Forests are our most strategically important natural resource. Trees protect water quality, clean our air and provide wildlife habitat. One large tree can eliminate 5,000 gallons of stormwater runoff each year, and well placed trees can help reduce energy costs by 15 to 35 percent.

Trees also enhance our quality of life, beautifying neighborhoods and highways, providing sound barriers and shade, and helping increase property values.

Today the State of Maryland is partnering with businesses, communities and citizens like you to help fund and plant new tree cover. This is a great opportunity for Muslims to participate in this initiative and apply the advice of the Prophet (PBUH) on planting a tree even if the day of judgment has approached.

The State of Maryland is offering $25 coupons on trees purchased from retailers, for details check

http://www.trees.maryland.gov/

Free Blood Pressure Screening, After Jummah Prayer, April 17th, 2009

Inshaa Allah DAT will be offering free blood pressure screening this Friday after Jummah for sisters all ages, screening will be in classroom 105 at the lower level.

Who: Sisters
When: Fridays, 2:30pm after jummah
Where: Lower Level, Room 105
Why: Free Blood Pressure Screening

DAT Partnership with the University of Maryland Study on Adolescents' Evaluations of Intergroup Friendship, April 2009

Intergroup attitudes and how children reason about friendships across different groups is a vibrant area of research in child development. Researchers from the University of Maryland (Human Development Department) are interested in studying adolescents' judgments and reasoning about cross-group friendships specifically with groups that have a history of conflict.

DAT is happy to collaborate with the University of Maryland on this initiative as it will help DAT in several areas related to youth development:

1. Enable DAT youth program leaders to better understand how Muslim youth perceive other races and groups.
2. Assist DAT youth program leaders in developing youth programs that address negative peer attitudes and relations
3. Assist DAT youth program leaders in refining youth programs that address identity issues, peer pressure and societal interactions
4. Assist DAT youth program leaders in better understanding how Muslim youth perceive their identity and its relationship to others of the same age group
5. Assist DAT youth program leaders in better understanding of observed interactions with non-Muslim peers.

We are asking all parents of youth ages 14-18 (grades 9 - 12) to encourage their youth to participate in this voluntary, confidential study. Inshaa Allah it shall provide positive benefits to our youth and assist in a better understanding of the issues above.

To participate please complete the form and email to pr@taqwa.net at your earliest convenience. The study will be conducted at DAT on an upcoming Sunday during April inshaa Allah.

Community and Youth Halaqa - Jawad Ahmed, Friday April 10th, 2009

Ishaa Allah Imam Jawad Ahmed will provide an evening halaqa on Friday for the community including youth. Please bring your family and come join us.

When: Friday 4/10/09, 8pm
Where: Musula area
Why: Learn and share
Who: All invited

Guest Khateeb, Friday, April 10th, 2009

Inshaa Allah we will be joined by Imam Jawad Ahmed who will provide jummah khutbah.

New Iqama Times Posted

Please note the new Iqama times

Iqama Times (Effective April 5th, 2009)

Fajr 5:45 am
Thuhr 1:30 pm
Asr 5:00 pm
Maghrib Sunset
Ishaa 9:30 pm

Jumma Prayer 1:30 pm

Together We Nurture Growth - DAT Annual Fundraiser Dinner - Sat May 2nd, 2009

When: Sat, May 2nd, 2009, 6pm
Where: Long Reach High School, Columbia Address and Google Map
Why: To raise funds for parking extension, final payment on new property, and more
Who: All invited
What: Tickets $50/family, $20 for individuals




Directions:
From DAT:
Drive on 108 E to US-29, turn onto US-29 South to MD-17. Take exit ramp to MD-175. Drive for about 2 mile to Tamar Drive, turn left onto Tamar Drive, stay on Tamar Drive for 1 mile, school will be on the right.

From Baltimore, Glen Burnie:
Take I-95 South to MD-175 West. Exit onto Snowden River Parkway, turn right onto Snowden River Parkway. Drive for 1/2 mile to Tamar Drive, turn left onto Tamar Drive, school will be on the left.

From VA, Washington, Laurel
Take I-95 North to MD-175 West. Exit onto Snowden River Parkway, turn right onto Snowden River Parkway. Drive for 1/2 mile to Tamar Drive, turn left onto Tamar Drive, school will be on the left.

Saturday School 2009/2010 Application Available, Sat April 3rd, 2009

Registration & Application for Admission 2009/10
School begins on Saturday, September 5, 2009 and ends on Saturday, May 29, 2010

Applications can be downloaded from HERE

Youth Program - Friday April 3rd - Makkan Chronicles

Makkan Chronicles Series continues with Br. Usman Hamayoun from UMBC.

DAT April 3rd, 2009
8PM-Ishaa

Salman Al-Farisi: A Man's Journey for Truth.

Come learn about the Salman's arduous journey to truth: how he escaped his father's captivity, journeyed to Medinah, was sold into slavery, and eventually devised the tactics that to led to the Muslims' victory against the Quraysh.

To Allah We Return - Sister Khadija Bilal

يَا أَيَّتُهَا النَّفْسُ الْمُطْمَئِنَّةُ

ارْجِعِي إِلَى رَبِّكِ رَاضِيَةً مَّرْضِيَّةً

Our sister has returned to her Lord earlier today. We ask Allah (SWT) to grant her mercy, forgiveness and compassion and to raise her at the highest ranks of jannah. Please make duaa to her and her family.

Funeral arrangements are tentatively being made for Friday at ISB.

Inshaa Allah Sr. Khadija's janaaza will be tomorrow, April 3rd, at ISB after Jumuah (1:15pm)
Address:
6631 Johnnycake Road
Baltimore, MD 21244.

Request for Duaa - Bro Osman Akram

Our brother Osman Akram, 19, is in need of our duaa for a speedy recovery. He is in the cardiac intensive care unit at a hospital in NY. Please make duaa that Allah (SWT) gives him a speedy recovery and wipe him with his healing hand, and grant his parents the strength and ability to deal with their son's sickness with patience.