CALENDAR OF NAMAZ TIMES AND EVENTS Dhul Hijjah 1430H (November 19 December 18, 2009)

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1 In the Name of God, the Beneficent, the Merciful. ISLAMIC EDUCATION CENTER HUSAINI ASSOCIATION OF GREATER CHICAGO, INC GOODRICH AVENUE GLENDALE HEIGHTS IL Phone/Voic (630) Fax: (630) Web Site: CALENDAR OF NAMAZ TIMES AND EVENTS Dhul Hijjah 1430H (November 19 December 18, 2009) Qibla = E (from N) CHICAGO Imsaak/Fajr Salat Note: The original calculated Fajr time is exactly between above mentioned Imsaak and Fajr Salat timings. As a precaution we have subtracted 7 minutes for Imsaak, and added 7 minutes for Salatul Fajr. Therefore you will be responsible for your Sawm (fasting) and Salat if you don t follow this precaution. If you exceed 7 minutes from Imsaak time, your Sawm (fasting) will be Batil (void). As far as Tahajjud Salat is concerned, it can be continued during this 7 minutes precautionary time. Note: The start of each lunar month (Hijri date) is subject to sighting of the moon. Please contact IEC for updated information if the start of the lunar month is earlier or later than predicted. IEC will update and a revised calendar if this occurs. A alim: Hujjatul Islam S. Mehboob Mehdi Abidi Al-Najafi Phone: C: (630) , H: (630) Trustees: Hujjatul Islam S. Mehboob Mehdi Abidi Al-Najafi Syed Amir Abbas (Nayyar) Rizvi Shabbir Lakhani Syed Ali Yousuf Mehdi Mirza (630) (630) (630) (847) Board of Directors: Mehdi Mirza Syed Haider Zaidi Aqeel Shamsi Syed Saqib (Zafar) Raza Rizvi Asghar Ali Khan Ali Naqvi Chairman Finance Secretary Community Development Maintenance Education (847) (312) (630) (630) (847) (630) Mehboob (Saqalain) Haideri Ashhar Mehdi Kumail Razvi Syed Sammar Abbas Khurshid Iqbal Public Relations Youth Programs Principal, IEC Sunday School Chairwoman, Ladies Committee (773) (630) (630) (630) (630)

2 In the Name of Allah (SWT), The Beneficent, The Merciful Dhul Hijjah 1430H Programs Weekly Namaz and Du a Programs Day Time Duration Program Description Tuesdays 7:30 pm - 8:10 pm Namaz-e-Maghribain & Du a-e-tawassul Thursdays 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Hadees-e-Kisa, Du a-e-kumail, Lecture and Discussion with Moulana Saiyed M M Abidi, Namaz-e-Maghribain, and Ziyarat-e-Varisah Fridays 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Khutba (Sermon) by Moulana Saiyed M M Abidi & Juma Namaz Saturdays 6:30 am - 8:00 am Namaz-e-Fajr (20 min), Dars-e-Tafseer (40 min), and Breakfast (30 min) Sundays 10:30 am - 1:30 pm Namaz-e-Zoharain (jam at) at 12:00 pm Majalis, Jashan & Amaal programs are addressed/led by Moulana Saiyed Mehboob Mehdi Abidi unless otherwise stated. Jashan Aqd-e-Imam Ali (as) and Janab-e-Fatima Zehra (sa) Thursday, November 19, 2009, 7:30pm *See accompanying flyer Health Fair Saturday, November 21, 2009, 8:00am 12:00pm Majlis-e-Shahadat Imam Muhammad Baqir (as) Tuesday, November 24, 2009, 7:30pm Majlis-e-Shahadat Hazrat Muslim bin Aqeel (as) Thursday, November 26, 2009, 7:30pm Namaz Eid al Adha Saturday, November 28, 2009, 9:00am Jashan Eid-e-Ghadeer and Eid-e-Mubahila Friday, December 4, 2009, 7:30pm Amaal Eid-e-Ghadeer, Youth Jashan Eid-e-Ghadeer and Special Ghadeer Session Sunday, December 6, 2009, 10:00am Jashan addressed by Sayed Ammar Nakshawani Program Schedule Amaal led by Moulana Saiyed M M Abidi :00am Namaz-e-Zoharain :00pm Youth Jashan :00pm Special Session with Sayed A Nakshawani......Post Jashan Majlis-e-Shahadat Sons of Hazrat Muslim bin Aqeel (as) Thursday, December 10, 2009, 7:30pm Majlis-e-Aza: Start of Ayyam-e-Gham Imam Hussain (as) Dhul Hijjah 30, Friday, December 18, 2009, 7:00pm **For tabarruk scheduling, please contact Sr. Majida Mehdi

In the Name of God, The Beneficent, The Merciful Islamic Education Center, Husaini Association of Greater Chicago, Inc Dhul Hijjah 1430H Volume 9, Month 12 News and Views E I D - A L - A D H A, E I D

3 In the Name of God, The Beneficent, The Merciful Islamic Education Center, Husaini Association of Greater Chicago, Inc Dhul Hijjah 1430H Volume 9, Month 12 News and Views E I D - A L - A D H A, E I D - E - G H A D E E R A N D E I D - E - M U B A H I L A M U B A R A K! I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Eid Mubarak 1 S. Ammar Nakshawani 1 Tabarruk Scheduling 1 Finance Notes 2 Webcast 2 Ghadeer-e-Khum GPS 2 Handicap Parking 2 Dua-e-Shifa 2 Weekly Programs at a Glance: 7:30 pm Tuesdays - Namaz-e-Mahgribain and Dua-e-Tawwasul 7:30 pm Thursdays - Namaz-e-Maghribain, Hadees-e-Kisa, Dua-e- Kumail, Ziyarat-e-Varisah and Lecture and Discussion with H.I. Saiyed M M Abidi. 12:00 pm Fridays - Namaz-e-Juma & Sermon 6:30 am Saturdays - Namaz-e-Fajr, Dars-e- Tafseer and Breakfast We hope to see you at IEC during the week As-Salaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah, Eid Mubarak Community of IEC Husaini! Insha Allah we are looking forward to sharing in the joys of the three important Eid (festivity) celebrations. We ll start the celebrating with Eidal-Adha Namaz and Sermon program on Saturday, November 28 Insha Allah, promptly at 9:00am led by Hujjatul Islam Saiyed Mehboob Mehdi Abidi al-najafi. Moulana Mehdi will also preside over what will be yet another memorable Jashan-e-Eid-e-Ghadeer and Eid-e- Mubahila program on Friday, December 4. Join the celebrations this month! May the blessings of Allah (SWT) be with all us. Once again, Eid Mubarak! "...O People! Hazrat Ali (as) is Syed ul Muslimeen. He is the Imam of the believers. In fulfilling the Commandment of Allah, I have today completed my duty, and given you your Imam. I beseech Allah to forgive you and me..." And that next to God and His messenger, he [Ali] is your guardian. - Separate sermon excerpts of Prophet Muhammad Mustafa (saww) at Ghadeer-e-Khum (10 AH/632 AD) S A Y E D A M M A R N A K S H A W A N I T O S P E A K A T I E C Sayed Ammar Nakshawani will speak at Jashan Eid-e-Ghadeer, Insha Allah. Sayed Ammar, born in 1981, is the grandson of late Ayatollah Sayed Murtuza Nakshawani. He is a renowned and powerful Islamic lecturer. In 2003, he graduated from the University College of London in Psychology and Law with concurrent (minor) studies in political science in modern Britain. He completed his Masters degree in Islamic Studies and is currently completing his PhD at the University of Exeter. Sayed Ammar, an Islamic Historian, began lecturing at the age of 19 at youth discussion circles in London. His first international series of lectures were in 2003 during the holy month of Ramdan in Dubai at the age of 22. He has also lectured throughout Europe including the UK, Netherlands, France, Sweden and Switzerland. In 2009, an estimated 11,000 people attended his lecture on the 21st of Ramadan in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania and over 6,000 people attended his Muharrum lectures at Le Parc, Toronto, Canada. Sayed Ammar's lectures are broadcast on a number of renowned Middle-Eastern channels with an emphasis on Islamic and inter-faith dialogue. He has also conducted interviews for television stations in the UK and North America. He has been a guest on the South African radio channel Voice of the Cape, Press TV in the UK, and Islam in Focus in Canada. Source: A Y Y A M - E - A Z A H T A B A R R U K S C H E D U L I N G Insha'Allah Ayyam-e-Gham-e-Imam Hussain (as) 1431H is less than 30 days away. IEC is seeking majalis tabarruk sponsors at this time. Please contact Sr. Majida Mehdi ( ) for tabarruk scheduling. Please remember to provide your phone number and with your reservation. As standard practice, IEC will contact permanent tabarruk sponsors to confirm dates as well. Jazakum'Allah Khair!

Page 2 G H A D E E R - E - K H U M G P S Where is Ghadeer-e-Khum exactly? The map shows the western section of present day Saudi Arabia.

While returning from his last Hajj from Mecca to Madina, Prophet Muhammad (saww), along with his companions, broke the journey at a lake, 3 miles away from Al-Johfa.

Khum is the name of the Ghadeer which means small lake or pond in Arabic, therefore this place is known as Ghadeer-e- Khum. Are you IEC Husaini s friend?

We honor those blessed Mu mineen and Mu minaat who are making the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca Insha Allah; serving the Almighty s invitation of a lifetime by visiting His

We ask our Hajj pilgrims to please pray for the hastened return of our Imam (as).

Insha Allah we will celebrate upon their return. Fi amanillah.

During the busy next few months, IEC unfortunately begins to encounter frequent unauthorized parking in its handicap parking spaces.

The permit must be clearly visible through the front windshield or a handicap sign/designation must be on the license plate.

A handicap parking space at IEC Husaini will not have any less enforcement than at other public places.

Sr Shahnaz Kazmi Sr Mah Sultan Br Syed Nazar Hussain D UA - E - S H I F A May Allah (SWT) through the blessing of 14 Masomeen (as) provide all Mu mineen and Mu minaat the best of

4 Page 2 G H A D E E R - E - K H U M G P S Where is Ghadeer-e-Khum exactly? The map shows the western section of present day Saudi Arabia. Ghadeer-e-Khum is located between Mecca and Madina. While returning from his last Hajj from Mecca to Madina, Prophet Muhammad (saww), along with his companions, broke the journey at a lake, 3 miles away from Al-Johfa. The Prophet (saww) halted at midday in a wayside tract of barren land with no shade other than that provided by a few acacia trees. Khum is the name of the Ghadeer which means small lake or pond in Arabic, therefore this place is known as Ghadeer-e- Khum. Are you IEC Husaini s friend? Are you following IEC Husaini? Check out IEC on C O M M U N I T Y M E M B E R S S TA R T P I L G R I M A G E In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. We honor those blessed Mu mineen and Mu minaat who are making the pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca Insha Allah; serving the Almighty s invitation of a lifetime by visiting His house. We congratulate them in advance on being offered His unsparing blessings and bounties through Hajj. We ask our Hajj pilgrims to please pray for the hastened return of our Imam (as). Please pray for the protection, unity, and continued spiritual-growth of the followers of Ahl ul-bayt (as). We wish them a safe journey. Insha Allah we will celebrate upon their return. Fi amanillah. Handicap Parking Aside from the regularly scheduled weekly programs, the month of Dhul Hijjah offers multiple Jashan, Majalis and Eid programs that are well-attended Mash Allah. During the busy next few months, IEC unfortunately begins to encounter frequent unauthorized parking in its handicap parking spaces. As a friendly reminder, please remember not to park in the handicap parking spaces unless you have a state issued permit. The permit must be clearly visible through the front windshield or a handicap sign/designation must be on the license plate. The handicap parking rules and law are State and Federal mandates. They must be obeyed. Please note that violators will have their cars towed without notice at their expense. A handicap parking space at IEC Husaini will not have any less enforcement than at other public places. Let s make sure the Mu mineen and Mu minaat who need the handicap parking spaces have them available. Jazakum Allah Khair. Sr Shahnaz Kazmi Sr Mah Sultan Br Syed Nazar Hussain D UA - E - S H I F A May Allah (SWT) through the blessing of 14 Masomeen (as) provide all Mu mineen and Mu minaat the best of health. Dhul Hijjah 1430H W E B C A S T I S S U E S - T R O U B E S H O O T I N G T I P S If you experience video and/or audio issues during an IEC program webcast, please remember to try the following troubleshooting tips listed below prior to calling IEC. If these tips do not resolve your issue(s), please feel free to call the number listed on webcast screen. The IT team will be happy to assist you. Here are a few tips Confirm scheduled program date and start time on the website or download calendar 2. Check your computer, monitor and audio connections 3. Close any open programs that may be sharing your computers video and audio capabilities 4. Refresh your browser screen by clicking on the refresh icon on your tool bar e.g. 5. Close out of the browser window ( ) and open new browser window ( ) 6. Restart computer If these steps do not resolve your issue(s), please call IEC. Our talented IT team is always quick to troubleshoot your at-home webcast issues. We are dedicated to providing the best webcast using our recently updated computer hardware and tools. Ayyam-e-Aza 1431H Join the Volunteer Team Earn Reward In Abundance

The Healthcare Professionals of the Community of IEC Husaini and IEC Husaini Special Programs present.

Please do take advantage of this excellent opportunity for personal health management and education. Islam encourages a healthy lifestyle with particular emphasis on individual health awareness.

Prophet Muhammad (saww) said, "Ask Allah (SWT) for forgiveness and health, for after being granted certainty, one is given nothing better than health.

Internal Medicine 4. Cardiology 5. Pulmonology/Pneumology 6. Pediatrics 7. Radiology 8. Psychiatry 9. Optometry 10. Dentistry 11. Dietetics and Nutrition 12.

Health Information Presentations Topics - H1N1 Virus Government Health Aid and Assistance Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Clinical Laboratory The on-site clinical laboratory will be

5 The Healthcare Professionals of the Community of IEC Husaini and IEC Husaini Special Programs present... Health Fair The Islamic Education Center is offering a Health Fair program for its community on Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 8:00am to 12:00pm Insha Allah. Please do take advantage of this excellent opportunity for personal health management and education. Islam encourages a healthy lifestyle with particular emphasis on individual health awareness. One of the greatest blessings of Allah (SWT) is good health. Prophet Muhammad (saww) said, "Ask Allah (SWT) for forgiveness and health, for after being granted certainty, one is given nothing better than health." Medical and Health Management Consultations Healthcare professionals will be available in the following respective fields for private consultation: 1. Islamic Health Management 2. Family Practice 3. Internal Medicine 4. Cardiology 5. Pulmonology/Pneumology 6. Pediatrics 7. Radiology 8. Psychiatry 9. Optometry 10. Dentistry 11. Dietetics and Nutrition 12. Pharmacy Please remember to bring your current medications with you for the pharmacy consultation. Health Information Presentations Topics - H1N1 Virus Government Health Aid and Assistance Basic Life Support Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Clinical Laboratory The on-site clinical laboratory will be available from 8:00am to 10:30pm. Blood samples can be provided onsite for testing for a nominal fee of $ Please remember to fast at least 12 hours prior if you are planning to provide a blood sample. o Complete Blood Count (CBC) o Chemistry Panel Blood Glucose Cholesterol Profile Kidney Function Tests Liver Function Tests o Thyroid Function Test* o Prostate Specific (Antigen) Test* *Thyroid and PSA tests will be offered at an additional $10.00 each. o Bone (Markers) Density tests and consultation will also be available. Seasonal flu vaccinations will be offered at a cost of $ These are not H1N1 vaccinations. Islamic Education Center, Husaini Association of Greater Chicago, Inc Goodrich Avenue Glendale Heights, Illinois IEC Husaini

Qibla = E (from N) CHICAGO

Qibla = E (from N) CHICAGO A alim: Hujjatul Islam S. Mehboob Mehdi Abidi Al-Najafi Phone: C: (630) 935-7862, H: (630) 871-6064 In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. ISLAMIC EDUCATION CENTER HUSAINI ASSOCIATION OF GREATER