Guest Speaker and Evening Program: Yusuf Estes, Friday May 29th, 2009

Inshaa Allah Sheikh Yusuf Estes will offer the Friday Khutbah at 1:30pm, in the evening he will hold a discussion program between Maghrib and Ishaa.

Who: Everyone (youth and adults)
Where: Musula area
When: Khutbah starts at 1:30. Evening program at 8pm

Evening Topic
TITLE: "Alhamdulillah for Islam"
Many Muslims, especially amongst the youth, do not fully realize the utmost blessing of being a Muslim. Many times we take this fact for granted and fail to comprehend that we have truly been shown extreme mercy from our Creator to be guided. We are hoping the Sheikh would be able to shed more light on this blessing and begin to make us fully aware of how tremendously blessed we already are.

Campfire this Fri, May 22! Guest Speaker: Bro Ehab Hasan

It will only be a few more weeks until you can finally relax, sleep in, and enjoy the sun! But the question is, will you be the person who lets "time fly by?" Or will you be the person who takes advantage of your time and realizes its value, and spend your time for the sake of Allah? 

Come join the DAT youth committee this Friday at Dar Al Taqwa for some s'mores and an inspiring and motivating CAMPFIRE lecture with guest speaker Bro Ehab Hasan. Together let's discover the real "cure for the summertime blues." 

Campfire will begin promptly after Maghrib Inshallah

WHO: Everyone!! Not ONLY for youth....

WHAT: Campfire Lecture
WHERE: DAT
WHEN: Friday May 22 after Salat-al Maghrib

Health Care Series - Summer 2009

We are pleased to inshaa Allah announce a series of upcoming health care discussions. Please share the news with others, the program is relevant to all ages and both genders, special attention provided to needs of elders.



Topic: Health Problems Prevention: Check-ups for a Healthy You
Time: Sunday 5/24 @ 11:00am
Location: Dar Al-Taqwa - Lower Level
Speaker: Sr. Sally Mahmoud

Come learn about the types of health assessments required to ensure a healthy lifestyle.


Topic: Diabetes and Diabetes Management
Time: Sunday 7/12 @ 3pm
Location: Dar Al-Taqwa
Speaker: Sr. Sally Mahmoud

Come learn about diabetes, and the different ways in which it is managed.
Event is free is open to both genders, ages 14 and above, to confirm attendance please email pr@taqwa.net

Local Job Fair, Clarksville, Friday May 15th, 2009

As salam alakom

Inshaa Allah there is a local job fair in Clarksville, MD at the Ten Oaks Ballroom. Employment representatives from:

Howard County Public School System
Housing and Urban (HUD)
Coast Guard
IRS
Northrop Grumman
MD Dept of Budget and Planning
Fiber Plus
NIH
Homeland Security
US Dept of Ed
Lockheed Martin
Integral Systems
SAIC
MD Dept of Health and Mental Hygiene
Others

When: Friday May 15th, 2009, 10am-2pm
Where: 5000 Signal Bell Lane, Clarksville, MD, 21029
Call: 410-290-2605 for more info
Sponsored by Columbia Workforce Center

TAQI Summer 2009 Registration: Classes Start June 14, 2009

Click on the images for sharper images and full details

Alhamdulliah, our TAQI program for this summer will be for 7 weeks and starts on June 14th 2009, and ends on Aug 2nd in-sha-Allah.

The program includes :

-Quran spell reading /reading with tajweed and memorization for children.

- Quran tajweed / Arabic classes for adults

To register click here to download registration forms

To Allah We Return - Br. Mohammad El Serwy

يَا أَيَّتُهَا النَّفْسُ الْمُطْمَئِنَّةُ

ارْجِعِي إِلَى رَبِّكِ رَاضِيَةً مَّرْضِيَّةً

Our brother Mohammad El Serwy passed away earlier this afternoon, Wed 5/13/09. We ask Allah (SWT) to grant him mercy, forgiveness and compassion to to raise him at the highest ranks of jannah. Please make duaa for him.

Inshaa Allah his janazah will be at Dar Al-Taqwa on Friday after jummah prayer. Prayer khutbah starts at 1:30pm. Burial inshaa Allah will be at Taqwa Gardens, at the Columbia Memorial Park on Route 108.

Dar Al-Taqwa is located at 10740 Route 108, Ellicott City, MD 21042
(Enter 108, as the street name in GPS)

Temp Position : Summer Camp Director, Summer 2009

Summer camp director is needed to run a 6-8 week camp for youth ages 7 - 17. Director must have strong understanding of Quran and Sunnah, be very outgoing and able to interact with youth, providing coaching, developing motivating programs, supervising programs, accompanying youth and their coaches on trips. Must have good business acumen, curriculum development/actvitiy development knowledge and skills, leadership abilities, problem solving and interpersonal skills. Interested applicants are encouraged to send resumes indicating past performance to shura@taqwa.net

Part time Outreach and Community Affairs Coordinator

As salam alakom wa rahmatu Allah wa barakato

Position: Part time Outreach and Community Affairs Coordinator

Work Hrs: 4 – 8 per week, depending on work load

Compensation: $10 - $15 per hr, depending on experience and education

Reporting Structure: Reports to Shura Community Affairs (public relations) officer and Imam

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Organize dawa material in storage areas, during events, and at Masjid entrance.
2. Assist dawa committee in ordering dawa material including and not limited to books, brochures, new Muslim packages, rugs, media and other educational literature.
3. Communicate with bookstores, publishers, embassies, dawa organizations and other entities to order dawa collateral
4. Receive shipments of dawa literature and compare to orders placed, track inventory levels and restock as needed.
5. Create and maintain a database of all dawa material and their status.
6. Suggest new titles to the DAT library and HC County public library system
7. Correspond with schools, religious entities, medical facilities, county agencies, detention centers, police and media to secure appointments for the Imam and DAT PR, setup dates for dawa programs and events.
8. Setup weekly informational table on Fridays before jumma by 30 minutes to share with community information on all DAT activities (social, educational, prayers, youth, news updates, membership, etc…)
9. Setup a weekly dawa information center on Saturdays around thuhr time for general public to drop by for questions, literature pickup, or scheduling a meeting with Imam or dawa committee
10. Organize and arrange Masjid facility for open houses and other dawa events, by placing literature, stands, media and other logistical preparations.
11. Design and develop flyers for all DAT events for both print and electronic promotion
12. Maintain database of all DAT contacts (Islamic centers, religious organizations, country agencies, guest speakers, detention centers, etc…)
13. Maintain records of minutes for all Imam meetings with other organizations (Imam’s monthly meetings, etc..)
14. Maintain database for services provided in the area of dawa such as Taqwa Transitions, Open Houses,
15. Maintain and organize correspondence for dawa and community affairs meetings with external entities (police, detention centers, hospital, colleges, schools, religious organizations)
16. Record (video and audio) public events such as jumma prayer, open house programs, congregational visits to DAT, off-site visits
17. Design and maintain DAT brochures such as (dawa brochure, zakat brochure, DAT general brochure, etc…)
18. Assist PR officer with announcements, emails, website and other promotional and advertising vehicles.
    

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma, 1-2 yrs of college a plus.
   
2. Strong analytical abilities and the ability to perform basic business calculations
3. Ability to read, complete and understand purchase orders.
4. Ability to use the Internet, and high tech gadgets
   
5. Ability to negotiate with suppliers prices for dawa and other supplies
6. Ability to design flyers and brochures using desktop applications such as Power Point, MS Publisher, Adobe
7. Knowledge of video recording and editing
8. Ability to organize files
9. Basic knowledge of event planning
10. Ability to use database applications, spreadsheets, and word processors
11. Ability to conduct phone calls, schedule appointments and prepare meeting minutes
12. Good understanding of the Quran and Sunnah
13. Fluent English and basic Arabic
    

Skills Needed

- Excellent computer skills

- Excellent customer care skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills

- Excellent communications skills (English) and reasonable knowledge of Arabic

- Strong analytical and organizational skills

This is a very demanding and challenging position and requires a very active individual with the ability handle multiple tasks and high levels of organization, commitment and discipline.

Interested applicants are encouraged to email resumes to shura@taqwa.net, for more information about the position email pr@taqwa.net

DAT Fundraising Dinner Update

On behalf of the community of DAT, the shura would like to thank all volunteers and donors who participated in the fundraising event last Saturday. It is a blessing from Allah (SWT) to bring our hearts together and grant us the unity to work for his sake.

Special appreciation goes to all the volunteers who came to DAT and Long Reach school to help with arrangements and planning, as well as the various committees (fundraising, events, sisters, public relations, facilities, schools and other program at DAT) whom all where key in the success of this program starting from the design of the flyer, to the serving of the food.

We are still very short of our target, so please encourage others to donate. Donations can be made online via pay-pal on the website, or by sending checks to DAT at

Dar Al-Taqwa
Attn: Fundraising Spring 2009
10740 Route 108
Ellicott City, MD 21042

MLC/ISA Fundraiser, May 17th, 2009

When: May 17^th, 2009
Where: At on the grounds of the Masjid
For details check URL below

The Islamic Society of Annapolis is a progressive and growing community with an active involvement in the Anne Arundel County, partnership with other Muslim organizations, a recently appointed full time imam (imam Suleiman Bengharsa), energetic leaders, and a 20 acre land that is to be developed into a full time school and community center, and much more.

We are in need of the community’s support to raise $100 K that will be used to pave the road for a better future for the Washington Metropolitan area Muslim community through development of educational programs, empowering our ability to represent the Muslim community in Annapolis, and expanding facilities.

We look forward to your attendance and contributions inshallah on May 17^th.

Jazakom Allah Kheiran

Maher Kharma, President – Islamic Society of Annapolis

http://www.mlcmd.org/

Guest Khateeb - Imam Imran, Friday May 8th, 2009

Inshaa Allah Imam Imran will offer Khutbah at 1:30pm

Muslims: Getting Our Act Together Through the Example of Prophet Muhammad, May 15th, 2009

Join us inshaa Allah for a halaqa by Mahdi Bray

When: After Maghrib, May 15th, 2009
Where: DAT Musula area
Why: Learn how to implement the sunnah in our lives
Who: All ages - youth and adult

Bio: Br. Mahdi Brey is the executive director of MAS Freedom, and a long time daee in the way of Allah. He spent his childhood and youth years searching for justice, until he found it through Islam at the age of 27. He spends his time giving dawa and outreach, he currently has a radio talk show on 1120 AM at 11:30am on Sundays.

LETTERS FOR FREEDOM!, Friday May 8th 2009, After Maghrib

Imagine you've been imprisoned for over 20 months away from your home and family, and tortured until you confessed to a crime you never committed.This is the case of Ahmed-Abu Ali, our brother in the community. On May 18th at a sentencing hearing, a judge will determine the fate of brother Ahmed Abu-Ali. To help insure no injustice is done, he needs your support.

Join the DAT Youth Committee this Friday, May 8th after Maghrib, to learn more about his case and to help fight for his constitutional rights. Dar al-Taqwa will be hosting a letter-writing campaign that could save our brother from a lifetime imprisonment, InshaAllah.

When: After Maghrib, May 8th, 2009
Where: DAT
Who: All ages 10 - 22

General Body Meeting, June 14th, 2009

Join us for our Spring General Body meeting

When: June 14th, 2009, after Maghrib
Why: Learn and participate in the affairs of your community
Who: All above 14

Question? Intensive Summer Programs, Summer 2009

Please answer the following questions:

Are you thirsty for knowledge?
Are you ready to strengthen your soul?
Are you ready to learn from teachers from Maryland to Michigan; from Canada to Saudi Arabia?
Are you tired of reading these questions?

You don't have to continue reading...just click here and register for the S.O.S (Strengthening Our Soul), 2-Week Intensive Shari'ah Program offered by Dar-us-Salaam. July 6 - July 17, Monday - Friday, 6 pm - 9 pm.

Courses Include: he Heart Part (Purification of the Soul), The Narration Nation (History of Hadeeth Compilation), PR (Preparing for Ramadan), Money Matters (Islamic Finance) and many more. Read the course descriptions and schedule by clicking here.

Instructors: Safi Khan, Moataz Al-Hallak, Abdur Rahman Al-Hejazy, Saad Tasleem, Dr. Hussein Afeefy. Read all about the insutrctors by clicking here.

Due to space restrictions, there are limited seats for this class. And even those are filling up quickly. Click here for more information and to register today.

Where: Dar us Salaam
When: Summer 2009
Why: Learn the Deen

Death and Dying Discussion, Friday May 8th, 2009 After Maghrib,

Inshaa Allah join us for a halaqa by Bro Salim.

What: Death and Dying
When: After Maghrib
Where: Musula area, Friday May 8th, 2009
Who: All above 14

Masjid Al-Fallah Fundraiser, June 6, 2009

Harford County Education Society

Masjid Al-Falaah

Summer

Fund Raising Dinner

Speakers

Imam Johari Abdul Malik

Director Outreach Dar-Al-Hijra

Sheikh Omar Ballouch

Scholar of Qur'an

Saturday June 6, 2009 @ 6 p.m.

Venue

Bel Air Athletic Club

658 Boulton St Bel Air, MD 21014 - (410) 838-2670

For Tickets and to RSVP contact

info@alfalaah.com or www.alfalaah.com

Phone 410-569-0429

2107 Laurel Bush Road, Suite 101 Bel Air MD 21015

Innocent killed in Afgani Raid

100 Afghanis were killed in another American raid today:
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia/2009/05/20095672330997508.html

To learn more about the atrocities against the Muslims in Afghanistan

1. www.islamic-relief.com to donate

and contact your representatives

2. https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml to

TaqwaFest 2009, June 6th, 2009

It's summer time and Taqwafest is here inshaa Allah !!!

Fair: activities for children and teens i.e. obstacle course, pony ride, moon bounce, henna, cake walk, sports
Bazaar: vendors of varying merchandise i.e. jilbabs, hijabs, jewelry
Food: All-American food (i.e. hot dogs, burgers) and traditional biryani for all you heartburn lovers out there!

When: Saturday June 6th, 2009 , 11a.m. - 6 p.m.
Where: Dar al-Taqwa
Who: Everyone! Bring the entire family!

**SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT: taqwafest is looking for talented youth to display their skills! If you would like to perform a nasheed, recite poetry, juggle, ride a uni bike, ... or do anything which highlights your genius then we would love to hear from you! Participants must be 12 years or younger.

Email fest@taqwa.net

If you are interested in being a vendor in the bazaar please email fest@taqwa.net or call 443 962 5588.

If you would like to be a volunteer or for any questions/comments, please also email fest@taqwa.net.

Taqwafest 2009 is sponsored by the following generous businesses:

1. Pizza Roma- 301 9882 2551
2. www.accessdentalcare.com 301 776 6666
3. Farooq Azam Insurance (Auto, Health, Home, Business, IRA's) 301 523 7356
4. Mimi's Kabob- 410 531 2000
5. World Grocery- 301 441 4565
6. Kafe Kabob- 301 498 5233
7. Fun Time Rentals www.addabounce.com
8. www.onlineislamicstore.com Your One-stop to Islamic Shopping

Swine Flu Virus Discussion, Sunday May 3rd, 2009

Inshaa Allah our brother Dr. Rashid Chotani will be giving an informative lecture tomorrow at Dar Al-Taqwa about the Swine Flu threat and tips for how to stay safe. The bio of Dr. Chotani is attached.

The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session. Please spread the words around and bring you family.

Date: Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

Time: 8:30pm (after Maghrib prayer)

Place: Dar Al-Taqwa

Br. Chotani has over fifteen years of experience as a leader, primary
investigator, professor, program manager, and scientist in academia,
government, Department of Defense and industry. He utilizes his expertise in
medicine, public health, infectious diseases, epidemiology, vaccine/therapeutic
sciences, microbiology, disaster mitigation, bioinformatics and management
skills to guide science and technology initiatives to develop novel solutions for
effectively dealing with current and future scientific challenges. He analyzes
and defines highly complex problems and architectures, develops approaches,
investigates and synthesizes fully integrated solutions applicable to the needs,
and plans implementation.

Daily updates are available HERE : http://www.pitt.edu/~super1/lecture/lec34601/

For more information please email shura@taqwa.net

Dawa Workshop - How to Give Dawa, Saturday 9th, 2009

Upon completion of this Workshop, you will learn:

1. How Allah Invites Mankind to Islam in the Qur’an
2. A better understanding of Tawheed and how to
apply it while giving Da’wah to Non-Muslims

Register by emailing youth@taqwa.net

Program is primarily for adults, youth above 14 can also attend.

At Dar Al Taqwa on Saturday,
May 9th from 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Lower Level - Multipurpose Hall

Certificates of completion awarded at end of program

Instructor: Imam Mahmoud Abdelhady
Who: All above 14, both genders
Free

Annual Fundraiser - Saturday May 2nd 6pm

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.