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said, “Should I not be a thankful slave.”
Sahih al-Bukhari, Vol. 2, Book 19, Hadith 10
Jumada-I 05, 1440 January 11, 2019
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MCA Board’s Corner12.20.2018 - Meeting Minutes
Proceedings:
• Approve minutes of previous meeting - Approved (4-0-0)First
semi-annual General Body Meeting (GBM)
• The first semi-annual general body meeting to be held on
February 1, 2019 at 8:30pm. Roll call will be at 8:40pm
• Notification by email and postal mail will sent to the members
Addressing fundraising request from different Masjids, the EB
affirmed:
• MCA policy doesn’t allow any organization to host fundraising
on Fridays
• Only one fundraising event can be hosted in any month at MCA,
and this is restricted to humanitarian organizations only
• In a later meeting the EB will address and vote on a proposal
to charge other charity organizations a fee equal to 10% of funds
raised for their fundraising events held at MCA.
MCA email policy
• Current board members and committee heads will have MCA email
address
• Promptly after end of their term, all board members’ and
committee heads’ email will be deactivated. Subsequently, email can
be forwarded to their personal email addresses
• All transactional records shall be preserved in archive• Br
Khaled will document a comprehensive email policy for board’s
approval
MCA Outdoor Areas Usage policy
• Br Khaled will present a usage policy for outdoor areas for
Board to consider for adoption
MCA Facebook
• There are two FaceBook pages for MCA. One is open MCA page and
second one is a private group
• Sr Marwa will find out the objectives of the private FaceBook
group and report to the board
CA Paradise Fire Update:
• Funds have been disbursed to ICNA Relief and Islamic
ReliefAdjourned at 9:45pm
Location/Time: MCA Board Room, 8:30 PMMembers present: Fouad
Khatib, Marwa Ahmed, Mizanur Rahman,
Khaled Hamade, Mohammad AkhtaruzzamanMembers absent: Wael
Ashmawi, Naeem Ansari, Raziuddin MohammadOther Attendees/Guests:
None
Agenda:
• Approve minutes of previous meeting• First semi-annual General
Body Meeting
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1. Strengthen your relationship with God
Faith does not stay at one level. Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal, may
Allah have mercy upon him, said, “Iman is speech and action. It
increases and decreases. If you perform good deeds, it increases,
and if you do wrong, it decreases.”
At a time when there is so much pressure and stress on Muslims,
we need to draw strength from our enhanced relationship with the
Creator.
While some might need clinical assistance for mental illness,
all can benefit from a praying connection with our Lord. Sabr
(patience) and Salat (prayer) are two methods Allah has given us to
achieve a better relationship with Him (Quran 2:45).
There are many ways to strengthen our connection to Him this
year. These include:
Improving the quantity of our five daily prayers
making Dua for things both big and small
Making more frequent and larger charitable donations
Reconnecting with the Quran
Identifying and working on dropping one bad habit
2. Take care of your health
Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A
strong believer is better than a weak believer” (Muslim). This does
not just apply to spirituality, but to our physical state as well.
He also said, “There are two blessings which many people waste:
health and free time” (Bukhari).
Commit to exercising more, even if that is parking your car
further so you walk more. Or choose other simple ways to get some
exercise in to build a stronger health. Take care of any health
issues you may have been neglecting and make an appointment for
that annual physical to make sure you are in top shape.
3. Make calls. Many.
In December 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in
favor of House Resolution 1091, a bipartisan measure that declares
the Burmese military atrocities against the Rohingya Muslim
minority genocide.
This was passed with the help of Americans across the country
doing one thing: Making a phone call. With the guidance and
encouragement of Burma Task Force, which issues regular action
alerts, supporters called their elected representatives to vote in
favor of this resolution.
We are blessed to live in a democracy, as flawed as it may be.
We are blessed to be able to have a say in what policies affect not
just us, but others around the world. And all it takes is a phone
call. In 2019, resolve to take this small step that has long-term,
positive repercussions for you, your family, and others around the
world.
4. Revive your marriage
The divorce rate among Muslims in North America has risen
sharply over the last 25 years. It is clear that we need to work
harder on building lasting and satisfying unions that reflect the
Islamic ideal, not cultural norms that may be unfair to either
spouse.
In 2019, if you are married, commit to building a stronger
partnership, one that reflects the ideal marital relationship of
Rahma (mercy) and Muwadda (love) as described in the Quran
(30:21).
Whether that means attending couples and/or individual
counseling, apologizing for past mistakes and making amends, or
just planning date nights where you and your better half enjoy time
away from children and other responsibilities on a regular basis,
make an effort to strengthen your bond with your spouse.
5. Help someone else get married
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Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, described
marriage as “half of faith”. While most Muslims are serious about
finding a life partner, they are having a harder time finding a
spouse for a variety of reasons.
For some, matchmaking websites offer a solution. But for many,
it’s still trusted family and friends they feel most comfortable
with to introduce them to their potential better half.
It doesn’t call for opening up your own marriage bureau
(although you can always direct someone to one if they’re
interested). All it requires is for you to consider it your
personal responsibility, especially if you yourself are married,
and even more so if you are happily married. After all, shouldn’t
we love for our brother/sister what we love for ourselves? Also, as
a married person, you’ve got a pool of potential candidates via
your spouse that can match up with your own friends. If the process
is done with dignity and discretion and results in marriage, not
only will you help someone settle down in life, but you’ll reap its
spiritual benefits as well.
6. Choose a candidate to volunteer for in 2020
If you are unhappy about the state of our government, the time
to start working on this is not 2020 but a full year ahead of that.
It will take a tremendous amount of time, money, and effort to turn
this around because the chances of a different party taking the
helm at this writing are slim. Find a candidate you feel best
represents your interests and needs and book an appointment to meet
them in person. State why you support them and ask how you can help
their campaign.
7. Reach out to your neighbors
Reaching out is not just about Masjid open houses and interfaith
dialog groups. It happens in so many casual encounters, we often
miss the opportunities: During a child’s softball practice while
cheering with other parents; at the grocery store checkout line;
while being part of a sports team or exercise class; on the daily
bus or train ride to work; in the school cafeteria sharing a meal
with peers. Daily or at least weekly, find ways to reach out to
your neighbors, coworkers, classmates,
friends and strangers.
This is even more important in 2019, at a time when America is
polarized at alarming levels based on politics and other
markers.
8. Reconnect with a Masjid
Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There
are seven (types of people) whom Allah will protect with His Shade,
on the Day (of Resurrection) when there will be no shade except His
Shade.” Of those mentioned was, “A person whose heart is attached
to the Masjid” (Bukhari).
If your local Masjid is not a welcoming place because of the
exclusion of women, ethnic bias, lack of transparency, or other
issues, resolve to find a new one. If you cannot, for now, focus
only on fortifying your faith and connection to Allah. Attend Juma
prayers, make sure to pray the extra prayers offered upon entering
the Masjid (Tahiyyatul Masjid) and if you’re nearby during the
weekdays, try to catch the congregational prayer there.
There is power in a place dedicated to the worship of God which
is simply absent when you pray in your cubicle at work, a stairwell
in the corner of a school hallway, and even at home.
9. Solidify your financial position
Muslims are more likely than other Americans to be
underemployed, according to a 2016 Pew Research Center portrait of
the community.
Overall, 29% of Muslims are underemployed, in that they are
either employed part time but would prefer full-time work (10%), or
they are not employed but they are looking for work (18%). By
comparison, 12% of U.S. adults overall are underemployed in these
ways.
Keeping in mind that Allah is the Provider (Al-Razzaq), we
should start off 2019 by making a deep, sincere Dua asking God to
increase your earnings in a Halal way. That can mean different
things. It can translate into taking on a second job in your spare
time or encouraging your older children to look for work,
especially in the summer. On a larger level, it can include
starting your dream business or even working with an existing one
to strengthen it with your
skills and talent, if not your capital.
If you’re still in school, carefully consider your career path.
While it’s important to be passionate about what you do, a certain
level of financial security is important for everyone to reach
their potential in life. Research expanding career options, like
green and sustainable development in all sectors, which big
corporations are also seeking to fill with qualified personnel.
Then see if you can marry your passion with a solid profession.
Remember that making more money also raises your ability and
responsibility to give more to good causes, and help those who need
it, be it family, friends, or neighbors.
10. Volunteer with family and friends
Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The
best of people are those that bring most benefit to the rest of
mankind.” (Daraqutni).
Bringing benefit to others is of course not restricted to
monetary charity. Countless volunteer organizations help people
meet all kinds of needs, be it job training, food, diapers,
tutoring, and more.
In 2019, resolve to join the ranks of the 25 percent of
Americans who volunteer, if you already don’t. Even more important,
volunteer with family and friends, encouraging them to give back
and benefit others as well.
Conclusion:
Whatever you decide to do in 2019, do seriously plan for it,
instead of just taking it lightly as a “new year wish.” You know
yourself better, so think and plan. Sound Vision has many online
guides available for evaluating yourself and planning for the
future. As you sit down for planning, do include the whole family
in the process. Thinking together is barakah. Also review our
advice for 2018, 2017, or 2016. maybe you will find something
useful in those ideas which you can incorporate in 2019’s plan.
May God bless you with wisdom, thoughtful planning, and a
blissful 2019 full of productivity.
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How to Heal from Your Rift With Allah(swt)Life has it’s
challenges. They come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes it pours
when it rains, and all these challenges from your tests can take
you to all kinds of wild places.
Some of these places are dark- filled with doubts, anger,
despair and negative emotions. These gloomy moments can leave you
feeling weak, powerless, scared, and betrayed. Hard times can
corrode your faith. You might feel like you’re losing your faith in
Allah(swt).
Anyone who strove to get close to Allah(swt) and were able to
connect with Him on a deep, personal level dreads any shift in that
connection that threatens to take her away from Allah(swt)- even in
the tiniest bit.
Yet, it happens. It happens when we’re overwhelmed by our tests
in loss of health, wealth, dream, relationship etc. or, the
uncertainty of them all distresses us too much. Sometimes, you’re
so taken aback by a particular challenge that you feel overpowered
by it’s force that’d threatened you to your core. Other times, you
develop patience and endure what came your way, and then over time
all your pain and fear turns into anger and you feel forsaken by
God as the waiting game gets to you. You feel like, He too have
abandoned you.
Hard times like these can and will occur to any and all Muslim’s
life- as mentioned in the Quran. It’s in the forecast, so no
escaping it. No one can say they are immune from a challenge like
this. But, the longer you simmer your sadness and stay passive
about your rift with Allah(swt), the harder it becomes to come back
to the deep bond that you once Had, or wish you had with Him.
Of course, Shaitan has it’s part to play in this rift, and so
does the person, events, things and beliefs that brought you in
this place. But, blaming shaitan
and pointing fingers to your problems is not going to improve
your situation. Ruminating on a dilemma only makes things worse for
you.
You have to take actions so you can resolve your spiritual
conflict, and heal from your fallout with Allah(swt). It’s must
learn for every Muslim, so you know how to prevent these events
from tearing you away from Allah(swt), and learn how to heal from
it if you find yourself in a rift with Allah(swt).
Why do we have a rift?
We tend to put things in 2 boxes when it comes to any event that
happens in our lives- a) It feels comfortable and familiar, so it
must be good for me b) It feels uncomfortable and unfamiliar, so it
must be bad for me. We tend to judge our life events based on that
2 boxed perspectives and react/respond accordingly.
The attitude of- I know what’s best for me. So, when something
doesn’t go as planned, you’re mad at Allah, forgetting or denying
that He knows what’s best for you and when/how it should occur in
your life.
You’re not putting in enough time to develop reliance on
Allah(swt).
The habit of listening and giving into your ego.
Allowing yourself to be overpowered by your desire and envy.
Believing that you’re entitled to what you have and act on that
belief when something is withheld or taken away from you.
Thinking tests will come at a “later” time, or tests are for
other Muslims, not for you.
What you can do to heal from your rift with Allah(swt)-
Strive to become an all weather friend-
Take a long, deep look at your relationship with Allah(swt). Do
you act like a fair weather friend a lot of the times? You’re
pleased with Him when things are just the way you wanted, but
you’re cross and angry when things aren’t? You criticize the events
that are not to your liking, and complain when they occur? The
alhamudulilahs disappear when you’re faced with discomfort?
These are signs of a fair weather friend who’s with you when
you’re having a good time, and runs at any sign of undesirable
weather. They are available when things are comfortable but takes
off at the first sign of discomfort. If you have these traits,
choose to be an all weather friends instead. Choose to remember
Allah(swt) at all times. Please your trust in Allah and understand
that He’s always with you and you must do the same.
How do you do it? Don’t label your life events as good or bad
and say alhamdulillah for all of them.
Understand that looks can be deceiving-
If you have a kid (or were one once) you know Broccoli is good
for him. But these super foods are rarely received with the same
alacrity as pizza or ice cream. Why? Because broccoli doesn’t taste
as good as pizza or ice creams, yet, they are far more nutritious
for you. Can you imagine what would’ve happened if we only ate that
tasted “good”?
A test may look like undesirable but if you choose to go through
it, you might experience pleasant surprises and invaluable lessons
that you wouldn’t know otherwise.
So, try not to get hung up when an undesirable thing happens.
Look at it
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objectively, and try to see why it might be actually good for
you. Try to think outside of your pleasure only box, and you’ll see
why this might work in your favor. It may be hard to swallow a
bitter pill, but a test from Allah(swt) sure can bring you good
that you’ve never expected. Learn, turn and move forward with the
lesson that you’d learned from the test.
Put Tawaqqul into practice-
Tawaqqul, or reliance in Allah(swt) is a must have in every
Muslims spiritual arsenal. Like any great skill, it takes
commitment and diligence to trust that Allah indeed has the best
plans for you, and whatever happens- He got your back.
You have to develop this habit of having complete reliance on
Allah(swt) by weeding out and removing the doubts and fears. The
result? When difficult times roll around your faith remains intact,
and you’re able to handle it with clam and grace.
It may feel like you’re giving up control of your life. You may
feel like you’re not ready now, or not a strong enough believer
yet. But, to gain tawaqqul, trusting Allah(swt) completely must be
done. Allah’s plan may seem confusing, unconventional, or
mysterious at times, especially when you are facing difficulty.
But, He’ll take care of you no matter what. And, as tawaqqul
becomes a habit, you’ll see how Allah”s plan is revealed to you.
You will be able to better understand how to overcome the obstacles
in your way,
Choose to say alhamdulillah on the on-sight of a minor test, and
you’ll be able to remain cool in midst of a major test,
inshaAllah.
Surround yourself with resilient Muslims-
You become who you surround yourself with.
When we spend too much time in a secularized society, shaitan
can weaken and penetrate our spiritual walls. One great way to
eliminate this struggle is to find positive, righteous Muslims, and
become friends with them. Find and join events at your local
masjid. You can organize charitable events, Islamic social events
like book clubs, sewing bees,
bake sales, clothing swaps, etc. so you get to meet other
Muslims who share your challenges.
Other Muslims who are overcoming their own challenges can lift
you up in spirit, remind you to become steadfast in your faith, and
cheer you on as you strive to make a stronger bond with Allah(swt).
They can advice you on how they turned to Allah()swt) in times of
their trials and what helped them.
Stick to your salah and improve them-
When you’re mad at Allah(swt), the first thing that goes out the
window is your salah. First goes the focus, then the intention, and
then inevitably, you start missing prayers here and there.
Improving your sub-par prayers are a great way to heal from your
disconnections from Allah(swt).
Prayer is the best way to communicate one-on-one with God. He
gave us this tool so we would never feel alone. You can speak to
Allah(swt) about the obstacles in your life in a safe, non
judgmental place. Share with Him-your fears and worries and ask for
His guidance.
So, make yourself a promise to NEVER give up your prayer-no
matter what. Consider your prayers are like like breathing- your
lifeline. Don’t stop, don’t give up, even if you’re just going
through the motions and your heart is else where.
Just do it.
Here’s how to improve your salah.
Understand your status with Allah(swt)-
Your tests commensurate with the level of your piety.
Your tests are great ways to achieving higher spiritual status
if you’ve been inspired by the lives of our prophets(as) and their
companions, and were seeking a similar level of connections with
Allah(swt). So, when you find yourself riddled with multiple tests,
or an especially challenging trial- know that your hope to get
closer to Allah(swt) got noticed, and you’ve been presented with
the opportunity to get promoted to a higher status with
Allah(swt).
You must act decisively now, so you can strengthen your Iman
through your test/s. If you find it hard and struggling with it,
look for strength in the seerah of the Prophets(as), their family
members, and companions of the Prophet Muhammad(sa). There’s hardly
anything left that they didn’t have to endure- from acute hunger to
cruel persecution loss of a child.
Let your tests become a cue to become a stronger, more grateful
Muslim. Choose to be impervious to pain, learn to be comfortable to
unfortable. Find your favorite Muslim- who you find inspiring, and
start emulating her/him in your words and actions. Eventually,
you’ll find yourself much stronger inshaAllah.
Increase your remembrance of Allah-
Make time for reading Quran and doing dhikr. Too busy to do
them? Cue it with a current habit so you can instill the habit. For
example, read 1 ayah of Quran before touching your phone in the
morning. Or, come up with 5 glorious attributions of Allah(swt) and
do 7 times of dhikr on them at each prayer.
Once both habits kick in, add more ayat and increase the number
on dhikr.
To actually get them done, you must be deliberate about them. if
you blame not doing them on the same excuse more than once, you’ve
to sit with yourself and work on your intention.
Don’t forget to pat your back and get yourself a small, joyful
reward.
No matter what problem is in the way between you and Allah(swt),
He’s right there for you- walking you through each step. Sometimes
we’re too deep into our emotion or too wrapped up in our pain to
even see that He never leaves our side. He has the ability and the
mercy to make us successful after each test. All you have to do is
to not let anything, any challenge to come between you and your
God. And if/when a challenge threatens you take you away from the
One who loves you most, you come back as fast and as soon as you
can.
Be in peace, heal your rift with Allah(swt), inshaAllah.
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95126CALL (408) 297 - 8707
SARAH AZAD, MDEl Camino Women’s Medical Group2500 Hospital Dr.
Bldg 8AMountain View, CA 94040www.ElCaminoWomen.com650-396-8110
650-336-7359
LUBNA AZEEM, DDS General Dentist 2016 Forest Ave, Suite 4, San
Jose, 95128 Near O’Connor Hospital, Open Saturdays,
www.calsmiledental.com Visit our website for coupons (408)
930-5238
ORTHODONTISTDr. Zahra Ammari, DDS, MDS.Braces and Invisalign for
adult and children. Saturday open.Please call: 408-275-0103
DR ZAKIYYAH HYATT, PSYDPsychologist | Advocate | Consultant |
Life Coach• Building Productive Marriage. • Parenting Your Child’s
[email protected] Zanker RD., Suite 230, San Jose, CA
95112(408) 590-8655, (408) 475-5846
SNYDER TRADITIONAL
MEDICINECupping/Hijama/Acupuncture/Herbs/NutritionAmy Snyder,
Licensed Acupuncturist & Herbalist1361 S. Winchester Blvd.,
suite 206San Jose, CA 95128408-906-9645, SnyderMedicine.com
BUSINESS SERVICESAUTO HAUS EL CAMINO Complete Auto Repair &
ServiceAll work guaranteed (20 % Discount)3100 El Camino Real,
Santa Clara, CA. 95051408 244-3634, [email protected]
PIONEER TECH ACADEMYTechnology Courses at MCA Courses in
Database Technologies Cassandra, Oracle, MySQL Courses in Internet
Technologies: PHP & MySQL, Ruby & Rails, Java Programming.
Register now at: [email protected]
ADAM GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. General Contractor Lic # 838185
Contact : Alaaeldin Adam 408-661-1525, 408-568-8666 Email :
[email protected] For all your Construction need : home
addition, home remodeling, kitchen & bath remodeling,
construction projects mangment.
PRINTING SERVICES(Business cards, Flyers, Brochures, Banners,
Trade show displays) AT Quick Printing Center - We do Standard and
Custom print jobs and bulk mailing. Call: (510) 728 0390 or Email:
[email protected]
PHD BARBER SHOP. Professional Muslim barber. New location at
target shopping center at 2118 elcamino real suite 1 santa clara
ca. mens hair cut and color. kids hair cut and baby head shave.must
make apoinment be for comming. 25 for men and 30 for kids
4086488663 brother ismail
EDUCATIONDARUL-EEMAAN This summer take an opportunity for making
your kids learn Quran with Tajweed. classes are held by
certified Hafiza with 10 years of experience.
we Guarantee you that your child will read Quran with Tajweed in
8-12 weeks( IN SHA ALLAH)call for information (510)3967023 or
[email protected]
FOR RENTFEMALE ROOMMATE WANTED, $1000 per month starting Jan.
2019 for a house in SJ. Fully furnished private bedroom &
bathroom shared with 1 other female. All utilities included. No
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[email protected]”
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HEALTHFor a quote call Salah Visit us 1 block from MCA.2062 Walsh
Ave, Ste. B-2, Santa Clara(408) 567-1111
STATE FARM INSURANCEGET ALL THE DISCOUNTS YOU DESERVEFree
Complimentary Insurance And Financial Review. Get 35% Discount on
All Lines; Auto, Home, Life, Disability & Business. Call Sister
Laila at 408-871-8889 • 2190 s Bascom Ave, Campbell, CA 95008.
[email protected]
ISLAMIC HOME FINANCINGARE YOU THINKING OF BUYING A HOME OR
REFINANCING THE ONE YOU CURRENTLY OWN? Call today for a free
consultation.Salim Vasani | 510-255-0105 |NMLS
#[email protected]
www.guidanceresidential.com/svasani“Home Ownership, the Sharia
Way.”
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MISCFRIDAY PRAYERS IN PALO ALTOWe have Friday khutba and prayers
every Friday starting at 1 pm at 3391 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto.
Please contact Najia Zaman at [email protected] with tag
#Friday prayer if you have any questions.
CLASSIFIEDSDENTISTS/MEDICAL
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NON-PROFITHIDAYA FOUNDATION Donate Zakat and Sadaqah for the
poorest of the poor. Read about our 30+ projects at www.hidaya.org
(408) 244-3282
RAHIMA FOUNDATION Help Us To Help The Needy. 1823 Houret Ct.,
Milpitas CA 95035 Email: [email protected] | www.rahima.orgPhone:
408-262-6006
MOONLIGHT HUMANITYOrphans and Poorest of the Poor. Countries we
Currently Support. Burma. Rohingya Refugess in Bangladesh.
Cambodia. Cham-Vietnam.www.MoonlightHumanity.org Office base in San
Jose and Fremont 408-717-3737
REAL ESTATE
SHAN SAIGAL-BROKER-408-505-9302Pl. Call Shan to
Buy/Sell/Property Management.20+Years Experience in this
area.Referral Realty Silicon [email protected]
Bre#00768704
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SalesForeclosure, Short Sales&probatesLicense# 01352828, 20 Y
ExperienceEmail: [email protected] (925) 525-1305
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650-752-0793 Cell: 650-799-0404BRE# 00916894Coldwell Banker,
Residential Brokerage, 630 Ramona Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301
ADAM ATITO TEAM FOR REAL ESTATE & MOBIL
NOTARYwww.adamatito.com, 650-906-688320 + Years Experience in the
Bay area.CSR Real Estate [email protected] Bre#01260271
INSURED and BONDED
ALAI HANBALI, REALTOR® at REALTY xxFremont, Serving the
Community for all your Real Estate needs. Thinking of Buying or
Selling a Property, Home, Condo, etc., Feel free to call, text or
email Alai at 415-254-5859 [email protected],DRE#02045099
WALID HAZIN, MBA REAL ESTATE Specialist. Residential and
Commercial [email protected](408) 858-5713CalBRE#01985393KELLER
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HERE
FREE MATH AND SCIENCE TUTORING
MCA - Every Sunday, 2-4 PM, Men’s Prayer Hall. No appointment
needed. Just show up. Call (408) 732-1988 for more info.
LEGAL AND TAX SERVICES• Immigration • Employment Law• Bankruptcy
• Family Law• Business Law • Civil Litigation & Appeals• Tax
Preparation • Assets [email protected]/
Alex Ali, President
TAX / ACCOUNTINGMicro Tax, Audit, & Accounting Services,
LLPCertified public accountants Tax preperation (e-file), audit,
accounting, & payroll services. Call: M. Amin Haroon CPA, FFCA
(UK)Ph: 408-986-9829 [email protected]
AMERICAN CPA SERVICES. FILE YOUR TAXES WITH SAQIB AMIN, CPA
650.454.4960 or [email protected] We bring high level
of knowledge, experience and education to analyze your specific
situation for tax saving opportunities.
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Each month, Hidaya is supporting nearly 10,000 orphans and 5,000
widows in 6 countries (Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka,
Cameroon, Guinea) under two projects:
No Orphan without Education:For $10 per month, all educational
needs are met for each orphan child.
W i d o w / O r p h a n S u p p o r t : For $40 per month, all
basic needs are met for a household of a widow and her
orphan(s).
Please help us with this effort of taking care of the weakest of
society by donating monthly towards our orphans projects.
Support Orphans Monthly
FOUNDATIONP.O. BOX 5481, Santa Clara, CA 95056 | (408) 244.3282
| www.hidaya.org
Hidaya Foundation is a non-profit 501(C)(3) charitable
organization with Tax ID # 77-0502583
Fill the back of this form to sign up for Automatic Monthly
Donation, or set it up yourself at:
www.hidaya.org/donation-page/automatic-monthly-donation
Sahl ibn Sa’d reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon
him, said, “The one who cares for an orphan and myself will be
together in Paradise like this,” and he held his two fingers
together to illustrate.(Sahih al-Bukhari 5659)
