HIC Quarterly Newsletter Huntsville Islamic Center January ~ March 2013 Issue A Message from the HIC President I am proud to present the Huntsville Islamic Center’s inaugural newsletter publication for our community members. I am so thankful to those who have tirelessly worked to make this newsletter a reality to help keep our community informed and updated. I pray this newsletter is a source of guidance and information for those who wish to know more about the activities at our Islamic Center, as well as for those who wish to have their questions answered. It is with great enthusiasm and excitement that I invite our community to read this periodic newsletter and learn from it. If you have comments or suggestions, the Huntsville Islamic Center’s Board is open to accepting them in order to ensure the newsletter will remain a successful enterprise. Thank you and happy reading! Respectfully, In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful ◊ ◊ Bismillah Ir-Rahman Ir-Raheem In this Issue: Item Page President’s Message 1 About HIC 2 Meet our Members 2 Qu’ranic Verses 3 Focus Topic: Taqwa 3 Brother’s Den 4 Sister’s Sanctuary 4 Kids Corner 5 Language Labs 6 Charity Opportunities 7 Help / Advertisements 7 Event Calendar 8 Did you know… …that there is a kind of kufr (disbelief) that is obligatory on every Muslim? In fact, one cannot be a Muslim without committing this particular act of disbelief. It is the disbelief that Allah (SWTLA) refers to in the following verse: ٓ اْ ٱسِ فاقادِ ّ ٱِ بۢ نِ مْ ؤُ وايِ وتُ غّ ٱلطِ بْ رُ فْ فامان ياكۚ ٓ غا ىْ نا ٱلِ مُ دْ شْ نا ٱلرّ بايّ قاد تۖ ِ ينٓ ى ٱلدِها ف ا راْ كِ إ تا ا امصاِ ٱنف ا قاىْ ثُ وْ ٱلِ وا ةْ رُ عْ ٱلِ سا كا بْ مٌ يمِ عا لٌ يعِ سا مُ ّ واٱۗ ا ها ا ل"Verily, the right path has become distinct from the wrong path. Whoever disbelieves in Taaghoot and believes in Allah, then he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold that will never break. And Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower." (Surah al-Baqarah, 2:256) It is thus a condition for a person's Islam that he not only believe in Allah SWTLA and His messengers, but he must also disbelieve in everything that is worshipped besides Allah SWTLA. This is the essence of a Muslim's testimony of faith: Laa ilaaha ill-Allah, meaning: "There is nothing worthy of worship except Allah." If you would like to know more about Islam, please browse the HIC webpage www.huntsvilleislamiccenter.org or send an E-mail to [email protected]Welcome! “If anyone travels on a road in search of knowledge, Allah will cause him to travel on one of the roads of Paradise.” ~Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Tirmidhi Want to know more? President Mohamed Elhady Huntsville Islamic Center Board Disclaimer : Views expressed in this newsletter may not represent views of the Huntsville Islamic Center (HIC). HIC and its constituents are not liable or responsible for the accuracy and/or content contained within this newsletter or external content which may be referenced within this publication. HIC Board of Directors: President: Br. Mohamed Elhady [email protected]Vice President: Br. Khurshid Yousuf [email protected]General Secretary: Br. Shah Alam [email protected]Treasurer: Br. Hafeez Butt [email protected]Religious Affairs: Br. Yassin Mohamed [email protected]Education Affairs : Br. Ahmad Shikh [email protected]Masjid Affairs : Br. Sajid Baig [email protected]Outreach Affairs : Br. Mohamed Seif [email protected]Social Affairs : Br. Baber Khan [email protected]Not sure who to contact? Send your E-mail to: [email protected]
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HIC Quarterly Newsletter
Huntsville Islamic Center January ~ March 2013 Issue
A Message from the HIC President
I am proud to present the Huntsville Islamic Center’s inaugural newsletter publication for our community members. I am so thankful to those who have tirelessly worked to make this newsletter a reality to help keep our community informed and updated. I pray this newsletter is a source of guidance and information for those who wish to know more about the activities at our Islamic Center, as well as for those who wish to have their questions answered. It is with great enthusiasm and excitement that I invite our community to read this periodic newsletter and learn from it. If you have comments or suggestions, the Huntsville Islamic Center’s Board is open to accepting them in order to ensure the newsletter will remain a successful enterprise. Thank you and happy reading! Respectfully,
In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful ◊ ◊ Bismillah Ir-Rahman Ir-Raheem
In this Issue:
Item Page
President’s Message 1
About HIC 2
Meet our Members 2
Qu’ranic Verses 3
Focus Topic: Taqwa 3
Brother’s Den 4
Sister’s Sanctuary 4
Kids Corner 5
Language Labs 6
Charity Opportunities 7
Help / Advertisements 7
Event Calendar 8
Did you know…
…that there is a kind of kufr (disbelief) that is obligatory on every Muslim?
In fact, one cannot be a Muslim without committing this particular act of disbelief. It is the disbelief that Allah (SWTLA) refers to in the following verse:
قاد ٱس لا فا يؤمن بٱلل غوت واكفر بٱلط ن يا ى فاما شد منا ٱلغا ينا ٱلر با ين قاد ت اها فى ٱلد اما تا إكرا ة ٱلوثقاى لا ٱنفصا كا بٱلعروا مسا
ليم ميع عا سا ٱلل ا وا لاها
"Verily, the right path has become distinct from the wrong path. Whoever disbelieves in Taaghoot and believes in Allah, then he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold that will never break. And Allah is All-Hearer, All-Knower." (Surah al-Baqarah, 2:256)
It is thus a condition for a person's Islam that he not only believe in Allah SWTLA and His messengers, but he must also disbelieve in everything that is worshipped besides Allah
SWTLA. This is the essence of a Muslim's testimony of faith: Laa ilaaha ill-Allah, meaning: "There is nothing worthy of worship except Allah."
If you would like to know more about Islam, please browse the HIC webpage
“If anyone travels on a road in search of knowledge, Allah will cause him to travel on one of the roads of Paradise.” ~Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Tirmidhi
Want to know more?
President Mohamed Elhady Huntsville Islamic Center Board
Disclaimer : Views expressed in this newsletter may not represent views of the Huntsville Islamic Center (HIC). HIC and its constituents are not liable or responsible for the accuracy and/or content contained within this newsletter or
external content which may be referenced within this publication.
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About HIC
HIC was founded in 1985 in Huntsville, Alabama and serves as the center of the Islamic community for North Alabama. With the multitude of nationalities, ethnicities, and religious backgrounds of our community, HIC strives to operate effectively to support and meet the needs of our diverse community, without giving preferences to any group.
The mission/vision of HIC is to live our faith as a congregation, inspired by the teachings of the Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as individuals and as a collective body, and to be the anchor of a model community of practicing Muslims of diverse backgrounds, democratically governed, efficiently served, relating to one another with inclusiveness and tolerance, and interacting with neighbors in an Islamic exemplary fashion.
HIC Offers a variety of services to its members and non-members including congregational prayers and services for all Muslims, educational programs for both adults and school age children, Youth Center activities for both physical and religious enrichment, and many other activities for adult men and women. Additional services are offered for special events such as weddings, funerals, etc.
Under the auspices of the HIC, the Islamic Academy of Huntsville (IAH) is a non-profit school that was founded in 1997 serving the Madison County area. IAH provides an academically challenging curriculum aligned with American National Standards. Instruction in the Qur’an, Islamic Studies and Arabic are all offered. IAH has been a fully accredited KG-6th Grade school since 2009.
If you would like more information about HIC or IAH, please send your requests by E-mail to [email protected].
Meet Our Community Members
ا ما لكم إن ا لاعا قوا للا ات يكم وا وا ينا أاخا ة فاأاصلحوا با مونا المؤمنونا إخوا ترحا "The believers are brothers to one another, therefore, make reconciliation between your brothers and fear Allah, so that you may be shown mercy. (Al-Quran-49:10)
“The faithful are like a single body: If his eye suffers, then his constitution will suffer; and if he has a headache, then his whole system will suffer.” (Muslim)
Asalaamu Alaikum! Michael and I are relatively new to the HIC. Michael was born and raised in Alabama and I was born in California and moved around quite a bit, through Texas, St. Louis, and eventually ended up in Alabama in 1997.
Michael reverted to Islam in June 2011 and a month later we met. Michael had talked with me about Islam and tried to answer my many questions, however we decided to come to the HIC on August 7, 2012 with the intent to learn more about Islam and get our questions answered. As my questions were answered, and as Allah SWTLA
Michael & Jessica Key
willed it, I was so touched by Islam’s truth and beauty that I took my shahada that very same day. To add to the whirlwind of activities, Michael and I were married at the HIC the next day and began our journey toward building a new Islamic life together.
Although there have been struggles in establishing a home and obtaining employment, we continue to pray and ask Allah SWTLA to guide us and give us strength to get through these times. The brothers and sisters at HIC have all been very welcoming, helpful, and supportive of us both, for which we are very thankful. We’ve also learned a lot about Islam in the classes we’ve attended at HIC and look forward to meeting more of our Muslim brothers and sisters!
If you would like more information about HIC community events and opportunities to meet other members of our Muslim community, or if you would like to suggest an event to help strengthen of our Islamic community, please refer to the HIC
Event Calendar on the last page of this newsletter or write to [email protected]
We’re on the web! Get the latest news, event information, and connect with us at www.huntsvilleislamiccenter.org
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Holy Qur’an
Focus Topic: Taqwa - Consciousness of Allah SWTLA
Allah SWTLA reminds us in the third surah of the Holy Qur’an, al-E-Imran, that the ultimate means of keeping remembrance of Allah is with the recitation of the Qur’an. There are many different practices that Muslims are instructed to participate in, but the best practice in which to gain the highest reward is looking to the Book of Allah SWTLA. The Qur’an plays an essential role in the life of a Muslim and in the life of a community, as not only a source of infinite wisdom in regards to the matters of this world, but also as a reminder to that which we know about the path to the Hereafter.
A reminder is not new information, rather it is information on something that is already known but not kept in the center of one’s thoughts. Allah SWTLA reminds us many times in the Qur’an of those things which we have forgotten, which lends us to an appreciation to the repetition that is found in the Book of Allah. Those things which Allah SWTLA has mentioned multiple times also indicates the proportional importance of that particular lesson and our need to be reminded about its importance. Taqwa (God-consciousness) is mentioned over 200 times in the Holy Qur’an, which means Allah SWTLA is telling us that we are very likely forgetting to apply Taqwa in our daily lives.
‘Obey Allah and the Messenger so that you may find mercy.” In this verse Allah SWTLA has equated the ones who are obedient to Allah SWLTA and His Messenger PBUH as those who are hopeful of receiving the mercy of Allah SWTLA. So for those who are eager to obtain the mercy of Allah SWTLA first they must to change their attitude toward being obedient to the commandments of Allah SWTLA.
A couple of ayat before this Allah SWTLA tells us, “Oh you who believe! Devour not usury, doubling and quadrupling (the sum lent).” It is easy to participate in practices which involve interest in these times, when banks will provide you with seemingly endless opportunities to earn multiple times over on the money which you have struggled to earn. Though what we are given is bountiful, we continue to desire for more satisfaction, to want more wealth, and thus many of us turn toward endeavors involved with usury. Allah SWTLA gave us an alternative to usury to fulfill this desire when He says, “observe your duty to Allah” so that we may see the fruits of our labors multiplied in a much more fulfilling way than a few more interest dollars earned may provide.
Yet, even then, if you do not feel that the remembrance of Allah SWTLA will satisfy your desires, then Allah SWTLA says further, “ward off the fire” that would be the ultimate reward from those who’s choice it is to disobey their Lord. Allah SWTLA has reserved the hellfire for those who disbelieve, for those who disobey His commandments, and for those who are ignorant of His direction.
Allah SWTLA, in His infinite wisdom, continues to remind us to be conscious of His direction, to feel greater satisfaction with our provided sustenance than that which may be obtained through forbidden means, and to have Taqwa so that we may in turn be obedient to Him and may receive His mercy.
Oh Allah, let us be of those who race for Your forgiveness and of those who receive Your mercy. Ameen.
كيم كر ٱلحا ٱلذ ت وا ـ لايكا منا ٱلايا تلوه عا ٲلكا نا ذا
This [Qur’an] which We recite unto you is a revelation and a wise reminder. (Holy Qur’an, Ch. 2 Al-E-Imran, Verse 58)
لكم ا لاعا قوا ٱلل ٱت وا
فاة عا ـ ا مضا ف ـ ا أاضعا و با أڪلوا ٱلر نوا لا تا اما ا ٱلذينا ءا ها اي أ ـ قوا فلحونا ت يا ٱت ت وا أاطيعوا ٱلنارا ٱلتى أعد فرينا وا ـ لڪم للكا سولا لاعا ٱلر ا وا مونا ٱلل ترحا
O you who believe! Devour not usury, doubling and quadrupling (the sum lent). Observe your duty to Allah, that you may be successful. And ward off (from yourselves) the Fire prepared for disbelievers. And obey Allah and the messenger, that you may find mercy. (Holy Qur’an, Ch. 3 Al-E-Imran, Verses 130~132)
ارعوا سا قينا وا ت للمت ٱلارض أعد ٲت وا وا ـ ما ا ٱلس رضها ة عا ن جا بڪم وا ة من ر غفرا يحب ٱلذينا إلاى ما ٱلل ن ٱلناس وا افينا عا ٱلعا يظا وا ظمينا ٱلغا ـ ٱلڪا اء وا ر ٱلض اء وا ر ينفقونا فى ٱلس
ٱلذينا ٱلمحسنينا ن وا غفر ٱلذ ن يا ما غفاروا لذنوبهم وا ا فاٱستا روا ٱلل كا ہم ذا نفسالاموا أا ة أاو ظا حشا ـ لوا فا ا فاعا علامونا وبا إذا م يا لوا وا ا فاعا لاى ما وا عا لام يصر وا إل ٱلل
Race with one another towards Forgiveness from your Lord and towards a paradise the width of which spans the heavens and the earth. It has been prepared for the God-fearing, the ones who spend in prosperity and adversity, and those who control anger and forgive people. And Allah loves those who are good in their deeds, and those who, when they happen to commit a shameful act or wrong themselves, remember Allah, then, seek forgiveness for their sins and who is there to forgive sins except Allah? - and do not persist in what they have done, knowingly. (Holy Qur’an, Ch. 3 Al-E-Imran, Verses 133 ~135)
If you would like more information about the beautiful religion of Islam, about the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), or about the Muslim way of life, please write to [email protected]
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A reminder: You are the rock of the family, the supporter, the guide and protector. Be Healthy!
The Muslim man is ultimately responsible for important decisions that may need to be made in the family, such as where the family will live, where the children will attend school, etc. This does not of course mean that he cannot consult with and seek the advice of his wife and children, but that if there is any disagreement as to the best course of action, he will have the final say. Having this responsibility also means that the man should not abuse his position and realize that he will be answerable to Allah SWTLA on the Day of Judgment as to the decisions he has made.
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In addition to the responsibility to his family in life matters, he is also expected to go the mosque for the daily prayers, as well as congregational prayer on Friday. He should involve himself in spreading the message of Islam and provide his wife and children with opportunities to educate themselves about religion and worldly matters.
With all this responsibility, one thing that men can do is focus on their health! A lot of men only go to the doctor when they have a problem, when they feel bad, and neglect routine physicals and blood pressure checks. . Men tend to develop heart disease at an earlier age than women, so it’s important to take preventative care measures. Issues can be detected early and high blood pressure and high cholesterol can be controlled. It’s important to try and get a handle on cardiovascular risk factors, signs of heart disease and risk of stroke, whenever we can.
Another thing that a lot of men, even younger men, feel is tiredness or sleepiness when they should not have any reason to be. Sleep apnea, a condition associated with loud snoring or times when breathing stops at night, can greatly effect overall health. If your family tells you that you are loud when you sleep, or that you seem to choke or wake up from difficulty breathing, see your doctor to determine if these could be symptoms of a health problem that may need to be addressed.
(Source: Dr. Nafisa Islam, Brookville Family Medical Care)
The woman's nature means that there are certain virtues which Allah SWTLA has made specific to her, such as the protection of her honor and the honor of her children. Religious texts ordained that the woman's body, except for the face and the hands, should be covered in front of all except those who are a mahram (those she is forbidden to marry) and that a woman should not sit in private with a non-mahram.
Furthermore, the female naturally has a greater sense of modesty and sensitivity. Hence, though she should demand her rights and practice them accordingly, this practice should be such that her modesty, dignity, virtue and sanctity be preserved.
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Mezes, the Persian for “tasty snacks,” have evolved into much more than mere snack food. Hot or cold, spicy or sweet, mezes are collectively eaten as a meal. To make your own mezes meal, try the following recipe. Group them up with some prepared dips such as hummus, warm up some pitas and enjoy!
Muhammara (aka Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip) -Makes about 1½ cups
This delicious Syrian dip is the cousin of hummus and is equally at home as a dip for pita bread or as a sauce for meats.
1. Preheat a barbecue or broiler on high heat. Grill or broil peppers with skin side closest to the
heat source for 8 to 10 minutes or until skin is black and blistered. Transfer peppers to a bowl and let stand until cool enough to handle & peel off skin.
2. Preheat oven to 350° F. Place walnuts on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant. Cool.
3. Combine all dry ingredients in a food processor and process until walnuts are finely ground. Add red peppers, olive oil and pomegranate molasses, and process until uniform.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve at room temperature.
2 red bell peppers, quartered & seeded 1 cup walnut halves 2/3 cup fresh bread crumbs 1½ tsp chopped garlic ½ tsp ground cumin, preferably freshly ground
1/4 tsp cayenne 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tsp pomegranate molasses (or lemon juice) Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
If you would like to share news of your family celebrations, notable events, such as births, deaths, or notable achievements, please write to [email protected].
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It’s the Kid’s Corner!!! Asalaamu Alaikum! Hi kids! This page is made JUST FOR YOU! You can find word games, beautiful pictures to color, and fun facts to learn all right here. Be sure to look out for HIC’s Paradise Newsletter to get the answers to these challenges and for the next dose of fun!
ALLAH TAQWA HIC RASOOL MOHAMMAD AMEEN MECCA DAWA RAMADAN SAWM ZAKAT ISLAM DUAS IMAM
WORD FIND
This game is called ‘Word Find’. In the game square, circle the letters that would make up the words listed below. They can go up–down, left-right, or diagonal. Once you find all of the words, sign your name on the top of this page and give it to your parents to submit to the HIC Newsletter email. If you are the first to submit the correctly completed puzzle, you will receive a prize! Happy word finding! (the first has been found for you)
COLOR ME HEALTHY
If you have some ideas for games or other content for the Kid’s Corner page, please send your suggestions via email to [email protected] for review. Please keep suggestions for content appropriate for ages 5~12 and without images of human beings or animals.
Want to share your ideas for games?
Guess What!
Allah is not the God of Muslims only. He is the God of all people and all creation. Just because people refer to God using different terms does not mean that they are different gods.
Spanish people refer to God as "Dios" and French people refer to God as "Dieu", yet they are all the same God, Allah.
Interestingly, most Arab Jews and Arab Christians refer to God as "Allah“, and the word ‘Allah’ in Arabic appears on the walls of many Arab Christian churches.
The difference is in how Allah is worshipped, and Islam, our religion, is the one that Allah said is perfect! Alhamdulillah!
If you have a child enrolled in the Islamic Academy of Huntsville, or if you are interested in enrolling your child and would like further information about the fully accredited Academy (SACS CASI), please visit the IAH website for a variety of useful
information at http://islamicacademyofhuntsville.org/
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Arabic Language Lab
Arabic is an important language to learn as a Muslim because it is the language that Allah SWTLA has chosen to be the language of the Holy Qur’an. Though learning any language may seem a daunting task at first, eventually and with the help of Allah SWTLA, anyone can learn to read the Qur’an in its original Arabic form. Here’s a little help in getting started with learning the language of the Qur’an.
English Language Lab
English is the language that the majority of Americans speak and so it is critical for anyone living in the US to be able to speak, read, and write in English. Many who come to the US already know a little English, but may need to work on proper sentence structure and with understanding common terms used in conversation. Here is a little help with your continued English language journey.
بسم ٱلل
.First, Arabic is read from right to left, so we start on the right when learning how to read Bismillah بسم ٱلل
Next, let’s break down the phrase letter by letter.
How to read Bismillah:
ب س م ٱ ل ل ه Then assign a sound to each of the letters. ah L L A M S B
(Remember, read from the right!)
Arabic has sound indicators added by little marks above or below the letters. They show you which sound, or no sound, should follow the sound of that letter. These marks are in red above. The sounds that each mark makes after the letter are shown here: = i = (no vowel sound) ا = a
Finally, we put the sounds together to say the phrase ٱلل بسم Bi ss Mi aLLahi (Some ‘a’ and ‘i’ sounds remain silent when read)
Note, some of the letters’ ‘tails’ don’t hang down anymore, like the S and L, but instead connect to the next letter.
Now you’ve done it, you’ve read بسم ٱلل ! Bismillah means “In the name of Allah”, a phrase which you say whenever starting anything which you do for the sake of Allah SWTLA. Great Job!
Word Meanings Sentence Structure
Habit – an acquired pattern of behavior that often occurs automatically
Example: “It is my habit to wake up for Tahajjud in the middle of the night. I just wake up, even without an alarm.”
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Consequence – something produced by a cause or necessarily following a set of conditions
Example: “My son broke an expensive vase in the store. As a consequence, I had to pay for the vase and he had to apologize for his mistake.”
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or stimulation
Example: “The repetition of certain topics in the Qur’an is meant to induce remembrance of those in our daily lives.”
A sentence requires a subject and a predicate to be complete and understandable.
A subject can be a noun or pronoun that is partnered with an action verb. Example: Susan ran to catch the bus.
Sometimes a verb will express being instead of action. Example: Susan is a teacher.
Sometimes we use sentences in which a subject is not actually stated, but is understood in the meaning. Example: (You) Call tomorrow. A sentence like this gives a request to someone.
A predicate is a verb that expresses the subject’s action or state of being. Examples are shown in orange above.
Sometimes the predicate will be composed of two or three verbs that fit together. To be a predicate, a verb that ends in -ing must ALWAYS have a helping verb with it. Example: Susan was running to catch the bus.
HIC offers multiple language learning courses, taught by community volunteers, in both Arabic and English. If you are interested in attending, please see the HIC Event Calendar on the last page of this newsletter. If you would like to suggest
additional classes, either for language learning or other skills, please write to [email protected]
Want to share this or another topic from this newsletter? Find it online at http://www.huntsvilleislamiccenter.org
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Charitable & Volunteer Opportunities
Charity is not just recommended by Islam, it is required of every financially stable Muslim. Giving charity to those who deserve it is part of the Muslim character and one of the Five Pillars of Islam. Whether you give in zakat, or sadaqah, or in simple service to those in need, it’s every Muslim’s responsibility to respond to those less fortunate.
Help Wanted / Advertisements
If you hear of a charitable opportunity that could be advertised in ‘Paradise’,
Let’s Soar for Social Justice - Saturday, March 9th (10 AM – 1 PM)
AshaKiran's Kite Flying Event to celebrate a collective effort for a MORE JUST WORLD! Event to be held at John Hunt Park, Huntsville AL
Kites available for purchase OR bring your own! Forever Flying Flags and Kites, Kite Flying Demonstration by Shawn Entertainment, Booths, Food, Kids Activities
Sponsors: City of Huntsville, CCR Task Force, Crisis Services of North Alabama, Human Trafficking Task Force, Huntsville Islamic Center, Interfaith Mission Service, International Services Council, Leadership Huntsville, National Children's Advocacy Center, Parks and Recreation, Soroptomist of Huntsville
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Noble Women of Faith : Includes the main four mothers of the believers fully illustrated - $7 dollars Link: Noble Women of Faith These books are available at discount prices on Amazon.com
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Abu Hurairah (RA) reported: Allah's Messenger (PBUH) related that Allah, the Most Blessed and High, said: O son of Adam, spend, I will spend on you. The right hand of Allah is full and overflowing. Ibn Numair said: Overflowing and nothing would diminish it, by overspending day and night. (Sahih Muslim)
If you would like to advertise in the HIC Newsletter for your business or individual needs, please write to [email protected]. There is no cost at this time; however, we ask that you make a donation for
your advertisement to the HIC drop box or by web at http://www.huntsvilleislamiccenter.org/donation.php
Two volunteers needed for general HIC community support needs. Support needed to:
1) Prepare a wall calendar for 2014, monthly, with prayer times and HIC activities added to each date.
2) Update HIC community directory Contact the General Secretary if you are interested: [email protected]
Babysitting and House Keeping Services 256-604-1728
Babysitting – Experienced mother offering personal in-home babysitting services for kids aged 1 ~ 14. One time or regular service available.
House Keeping - Standard or heavy cleaning available. Cleaning supplies can be provided by servicer at home owner’s option.
For more information and a quote, please contact Jessica:
Questions or Comments about the newsletter? You can provide feedback about this issue or make suggestions for future content by sending your comments to [email protected]. or speak to any member of the HIC Newsletter Team (Mahdiya [Sara] Morshed, Wafa Hakim Orman and Shah Alam). We look forward to hearing from you!
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HIC Event Calendar The activities listed below are offered, free of charge, for anyone interested in participating. Days and times of listed activities are subject to change at any time. For locations of classes/events, please see the Event Calendar on the bulletin board in the Main Hall of HIC or online at http://www.huntsvilleislamiccenter.org/community_calendar
Community Announcements • HIC is adding parking spaces to accommodate for Jumah congestion. Until it is added, please carpool when possible. • HIC Expansion: Will add 5,200 sq. ft. to the current facility to be completed before Ramadan 2013 (Inshaa Allah)
• IAH is opening 7th (seventh) Grade from Fall 2013 / IAH Fundraising – April 6th, 2013 at Holiday Inn on University Dr.
