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Friday, February 29, 2008

Salat ul-Jumuah

Salat ul-Jumuah

Friday, February 29,
Khateeb: Br. Mobeen
Location: JC 3rd floor Meeting Room G
Time: 1:00pm

 

GMU MSA Announcements

  1. Game Room Nights, March 6 & 7
  2. MSA Short Story Script Contest
  3. Brothers looking for a roommate

Community Announcements

  1. IHC Fundraising Dinner, March 7
  2. Heavenlyly Hues - Thematic Tafseer, March 14-16, 21-23
  3. A Hafiz In Every House - Fundraising Dinner, March 15
  4. Dar Al Hijrah 25th Anniversary Banquet Dinner, March 23
  5. AlMaghrib Survey
  6. Asian Pacific American Coalition Survey
  7. Community Announcements

MSA Game Room Nights

Sister's Gamer Room Night
   Thursday, March 6, 2008
   6:00 - 8:00pm
   SUB I Game room

Brother's Game Room Night
   Friday, March 7, 2008
   7:00 - 9:30pm
   SUB I Game room

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MSA Short Story Script Contest

The GMU MSA is announcing a short story script contest. Winning script will get the chance to produce their story into a short film (a video crew will be provided) and have it played at the MSA Open Mic Night on April 30th.

Contest:
Write a script for a short film that is no longer than 5 minutes. The genre is open to whatever you'd like: comedy, drama, thriller, documentary, sorry no chick flicks. Submit your script to msascript@gmail.com by Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Winning script will be announced on Friday, March 21, and production will start ASAP!

Must keep to Islamic guidelines:

No mocking of other religions

No foul language or violent or explicit acts

Islamic attire must be adhered

 

Try not to include too many characters in the script

Try to keep settings in the VA/MD/DC area, preferably on Mason Campus

Sorry, no special effects unless you know how to do them in post production

Example Topics:
    Life as a Muslim on campus
    Being an America-Muslim
    Story with a moral or a lesson

If you have any questions, please send an email to msascript@gmail.com

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Brothers looking for a roommate

Single Bedroom (11'x10') available for sharing. Available from right now. Location : 9411 Lee Hwy, Circle Towers, Apt 812, Fairfax. Occupancy available till the tenant wants to stay. Room rent amounts to $ 230 excluding utilities. Facilities that tenant can avail: Gym, Pool, Laundry and Parking space.

Please Contact::
Sufyaan: 7732257403
Mudassir: 5512083163.

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The Islamic Heritage Center Fundraising Dinner

The Islamic Heritage Center would like to invite you to one of our biggest events of the year.

 

"رَبِّ ابْنِ لِي عِندَكَ بَيْتًا فِي الْجَنَّةِ"

"My Lord, Build for me a house with you in Paradise"

Fundraising Dinner

InshaAllah to raise funds to build a much needed Mosque in the Tysons Corner, VA Area

The event will be held at the Dunn Loring Fire Station (Gallows Road in Tysons Corner)

2148 Gallows Rd
Dunn Loring VA 22027


Friday, March 7, 2008

From 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.


We encourage the Muslim Community to come out and support this great cause. We also ask everyone's help by spreading the word. Please either forward the message, print and distribute the attached flyer, or old fashion word of mouth. May Allah reward you for your efforts! 

The Messenger of Allah, Peace be Upon him, said, "Whoever guides someone to virtue will be rewarded equivalent to him who practices that good action". [Muslim].

If you are not able to attend and would like to contribute please make checks payable to Islamic Heritage Center and mail to 262 A-3 Cedar Lane, Vienna, VA 22180

Please contact us at (703) 206-9056 or (703) 206-9057 with any questions.


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AlMaghrib Institute: Heavenly Hues - Thematic Tafseer

Introducing AlMaghrib Institute’s brand new DOUBLE-WEEKEND-DEGREE Seminar Heavenly Hues: Thematic Tafseer.

We all agree that the Qur’an is a message to Mankind, but what is at the heart of this message? What is Allah telling us? Heavenly Hues: Thematic Tafseer will not only allow you to understand the reason for the Qur’an’s revelation, it will pinpoint the most important aspects of this message by analyzing verses based on their overarching themes. You will come away from this seminar understanding the objective of the Qur’an and the role it plays in defining your life.

Thematic Tafseer is the “Qur’anic science which interprets different issues and themes in view of the Qur’anic objectives through the study of one Surah or more; or through multiple Ayat.”

By Attending this Seminar you will:

*Finally understand why the Qu’ran is the greatest miracle given to mankind.
*Understand the evolution of Tafseer and how the scholars of the past have studied the major themes of the Qur’an
*Have knowledge on the types and the sources of Qur’anic tafseer
*Learn the major themes of the Qur’an along with an explanation of importance of each theme.
*Be able to speak to others about the Qur’an with knowledge and confidence.

The seminar will be held Friday 3/14/08 - Sunday 3/16/08 and the following weekend Fri 3/21/08 - Sun 3/23/08

The seminar runs:
Friday 7:00-10:00 and Sat/Sun 10:00-7:00

To find out more about this class visit:
http://almaghrib.org/seminar_hh.php

To register visit:
http://almaghrib.org/enroll.php

D.C. Area Qabeelat Nurayn Forum Folder:
http://forums.almaghrib.org/forumdisplay.php?f=25

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A Hafiz in Every House - Somali Cultural Center Fundraising Dinner

A fundraising dinner to build an educational and Qur'an memorization center.

Featured Speakers: Imam Siraj Wahhaj
                              Sheikh Khalid Yassin
March 15, 2008
6:30 - 9:30pm

Tickets: $35 Individuals
             $70 Families
             $5 / child (babysitting)  

Student Union Building, Ballroom 0
George Mason University
4400 University Blvd,
Fairfax, VA 22030
(Free parking in lot A)

For tickets and more information, please email: somaliculturalcenter@gmail.com

Phone: (703) 627-5145 | (571) 594-4127
somaliculturalcenter.com

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Dar Al Hijrah 25th Anniversary Banquet Dinner

This event is a Banquet Dinner, which takes place on Sunday, March 23, 2008 at Fairview Park Marriot in Falls Church.  There will be amazing speakers at this event – speakers include:  Imam Johari, Imam Siraj Wahaj and many others.  By going to an event like this, you will not only gain good deeds but also get information about something that is dearest to us – our Religion.  Even if you can't make it to this event, I encourage you to help with the funding, as this is going for an excellent cause.
 
The funds will be dispersed to Muslim American Society (MAS) community center being built on Edsall road.  Upon completion, the new Masjid facility will include the Washington Islamic Academy (WIA), an expansion of religious services, and a youth center.  This will give you ajar for life!  Each an every child that goes there, each and every person that prays there, and each and every prayer that takes places at MAS will add to your good deeds.  Therefore, I encourage you to donate by purchasing the tickets, and attending this event.
 
Ticket Prices:  Single $50, Couple $90 – Babysitting is available.


For tickets and more information, please contact:

Mirza A. Baig
Tel: 571-236-8803
Email: mbaig2@gmail.com

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Al-Maghrib Survey

Qabeelah Mubarak is currently soliciting feedback from anyone residing in the DC Metro area on ways to improve its current process/procedures and figure out ways to make AlMaghrib Seminars an even more enjoyable experience than it already is.  Please click on the following link and provide your feedback, there are only 8 questions and it shouldnt take you more than 5 minutes, insha'Allah.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=liRk6PaF0mP_2fgNcvdlTiGA_3d_3d
Jazakum Allah Khayr

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Asian Pacific American Coalition Survey

Hello George Mason University MSA students,

 &nbHello George Mason University MSA students,

                My name is Jennifer Lovell, and I am a clinical psychology graduate student at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. I have noticed that much of the research on body image issues is focused on Caucasian/European American women, and there is an unfortunate lack of research in psychology on women of South Asian origin. I personally do not have a South Asian background, but I have spent limited time studying in India and have a great appreciation for its culture and people. One of my faculty committee members, Dr. Meera Komarraju (Link). In my study I would like to focus on South Asian American women students and address issues such as self-esteem, beliefs and attitudes about attractiveness, and eating behaviors/feelings.

                If you identify as a woman of South Asian origin, and are a student in the United States, please participate in this online survey by going to the link below. You have an opportunity to contribute to research that will hopefully aid in understanding more about this important topic. Also, please forward this email to other women who may be interested in participating. This survey should only take 10-20 minutes of your time. Your responses will be kept confidential; however, at the end of the survey you will be given an opportunity include your e-mail address if you would like to receive a summary of the results and/or be entered into a lottery to win one of two $50 prizes! Your participation in this research is voluntary.

                If you have any other questions please contact the researcher, Jennifer Lovell (LovellSAsurvey@gmail.com), or her supervising professor, Dr. David DiLalla, Department), or her supervising professor, Dr. David DiLalla, Department of Psychology, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (618.453.3529, Life Science II).

Here is the link to the online survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=OjSik8wlnu9GuLdPrAWFlg_3d_3ds,
Jennifer

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Community Announcements

Tutors Wanted
   Part-Time
   English and Mathematics
   Science and History
   Flexible Hours $20-$25 /hr
   No previous experience needed
   Must be dedicated and reliable.
   Willing to drive to different locations.
For More Information:
   Call Rahma @ 571-723-5354 or
   Cal   Call Rahma @ 571-723-5354 or
   Call Samah @ 703-678-3372
   Email Resume to: alrafiqat@gmail.com

Tae Kwon Do
Every Sunday starting March 2nd at 12:30pm
Instructor is a third degree black belt and certified to teach
Lead by Example Tea Kwon Do
11226 Waples Mill Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
Please contact Br. Mohammed Dajani:
Email: mdajani1@gmail.com
Cell: 703.629.9077
Facebook Group: http://gmu.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8067138399

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