10 Book Recommendations for Every Muslim

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1 May 8th, 2009 Jumadi-ul-Awwal 14th, 1430 Muslim Community Association, c/o Newsletter, P.O. Box 180, Santa Clara, CA Starting Sat 05/09/09 Prayer MCA An-Noor Fajr 5:10 am 5:10 am Dhuhr 1:30 pm 1:30 pm Asr 5:30 pm 6:15 pm Maghrib Sunset At A Glance Al-Arqam School Registration 3rd Annual Women's Conference Human Development Foundation Zain Bhikha in Concert Door Hangers with Great Reminders Sunset Isha 9:50 pm 9:50 pm Jummah 12:15 & 1:30 pm 1:20 pm Weekly Reminder The Prophet Mohammed (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) Said; Study the Qur an (regularly) for it will act as an intercessor and entreat for its readers on the Day of Judgment. Reported by Al-Muslim 10 Book Recommendations for Every Muslim 1. The Road to Mecca by Muhammad Asad 2. Ar-Raheeq al-makhlum (The Sealed Neclar): Biography of the Noble Prophet by Safi-ur-Rahman al-mubarakpuri 3. Companions of the Prophet by Abdul Wahid Hamid 4. The Purification of the Soul (part of the waterfall series) complied from the works of Ibn Rajab al-hanbali, Ibn al-qayyim al- Jawziyya, and Abu Hamid al- Ghazali 5. Gender Equality in Islam by Dr. Jamal Badawi 6. Tasfeer Soorah al-hujuraal: A Commentary on the 49th Chapter of the Qur an by Abu Ameenah Bilal Phillips 7. Islamic Awakening Between Rejection and Extremism by Yusuf al Qaradawi 8. Reture of the Pharoah by Zainah al Ghazali 9. A Treasury of Ahdith by Dr. Mazhar U. Kazi 10. The Autobiogrpahy of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley Do you have a list of recommended books you think the community would like? Send it to us and we ll publish your list! Open Today WIS is taking registrations for the years From 1 pm to 3 pm in the WIS Office located opposite the babysitting room. The MCA 3rd Annual Women s Conference: Voices of Islam May 8th, 9th, and 10th At the MCA FREE THIS FRIDAY More details on page three MCA Medical Clinic and the Women s Conference present: WOMEN'S HEALTH CONSULTATIONS We will be providing a 10-minute consultation with our OB/GYN Physicians for the Women s Conference participants. Date: 9 May 2009 Location: MCA Medical Clinic Time: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Also we will offer a brief consultation with a Physician Allergist, specializing in Asthma, Hives/Eczema and seasonal allergies for the Women s Conference participants. Date: 9 May 2009 Location: MCA Banquet Hall Time: 11:00 am to 1:00pm. These services are FREE and will be offered on a first come first serve basis depending upon availability. To ensure your appointment please sign up on Friday 8 th May at the Women s Conference in the banquet hall. MCA Dawah invites you to a film screening of: The Concept of Islam The Concept of Islam is a documentary geared towards spreading the message of Islam. When: Wednesday, May 13 th 2009 More details on page 10 This is YOUR newsletter. Volunteer for the publications committee! Or, write an article or editorial! us at newsletter@mcabayarea.org 1

2 MCA Free Medical Clinic Dr. Sayema Saifullah, Family practice physician will see patients on May 16th from 10:00am to 1:00pm Dr. Yaminali Javid, Pediatrician will see children on May 23rd from 10:00am to 12:00pm Dr. Haleh Sheikhosalami, Family practice physician will see patients on May 30th from 10:00am to 1:00pm Walk-ins are accepted, provided we have not reached our maximum capacity of patients. To make an appointment please call ext 411 or WEEKEND ISLAMIC SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR MCA Coaching & Family Counseling Services MCA offers confidential, private and professional personal coaching and counseling services in the following areas: Islamic, Family, Youth & Marital Counseling Pre-Marital Coaching for prospective couples Personal and Self-Development Coaching Phone Sessions with Br. Kamal Shaarawy Sundays 9AM to 9PM In-Person Sessions with Sr. Nijoud Bataineh Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10AM to MCA Schedule an appointment online now: For more info contact counseling@mcabayarea.org The World of Jinn and Shayateen with Sh. Jamaal Zarabozo Dates: Saturdays and Sundays from April 11th to May 24th between 10am 2pm Also We will be open for registration on the following Fridays May 8th, 15th, 22nd 2009 between 1-3pm Registration Ends Promptly on May 24th at 2pm. Location: WIS Office in front of babysitting room Admission is subject to seat availability. Lottery by family of available seats will take place on June 7th 2009 at 2:00pm in Women s Lounge. Parent or Authorized representative must be present during lottery to secure registration. If admitted, payment will be required at the time to secure the seat. Forms are available for download at SundaySchool.aspx More info contact: wis@mcabayarea.org Al-Arqam School Al-Arqam School is accepting registration for the 2009/2010 school year. We may be contacted by phone at ext 401 or by at admin@alarqamschool.org Our offices are open during School hours: Friday evenings 4:30pm-6:00pm and Sundays 12pm - 5:00pm Please visit for more info. Tuesdays, Between Maghrib & Isha April 28th thru June 2nd In the Men's Prayer Hall at MCA Who are the Jinn? What is their origin, their nature and their relationship with mankind? Who is Shaytaan? What are his goals & what methods does he employ to deceive us? How do we protect ourselves from being harmed? Caring Friends Are you in need of a friend, would like someone to visit you or just talk on the phone? Are you injured, sick or disabled and would like someone to transport you for medical appointments, or for shopping? Would you like someone to prepare a light meal or do light housekeeping? If so, then please call Caring Friends at ext. 460 or caringfriends@mcabayarea.org This is a FREE service provided by MCA in collaboration with Stanford Hospital's Partners in Caring program. Caring Friends program needs your help as a volunteer. Please signup today. Khutbah Committee Announcement Send your feedback to khutbah@mcabayarea.org Speakers/Khateebs for Friday, May 15th, 2008 MCA at 12:15pm: Br. Khaled Hamada MCA at 1:30pm: Br. Omar Ahmed Masjid An-Noor at 1:20pm: Dr. Hisham Abd Allah 2

3 3rd Annual Women s Conference: Voices of Islam Hurry to register for the MCA's 3rd Annual Women's Conference from May 8th to May 10th. The theme this year is: "Voices of Islam: Living Our Faith Out Loud." Tickets are still available, and at the incredible bargain of only $30! Students and seniors pay only $25! (No one will be turned away to lack of funds.) All lectures, workshops, meals and entertainment are included in this ticket price! Friday night, May 8th, will be FREE and both brothers and sisters will be invited to attend on Friday evening. Saturday and Sunday will be exclusively for registered SISTERS. Teens, we will have a session for you as well! Look for the schedule details to be posted online this week at Highlights of the conference include: A wonderful cast of speakers: Ustadha Zainab Alwani, Ustadha Heba Al-Shareef, Ustadha Eiman Sidky, Ustadha Rania Awaad, Ustadha Aisha Ahmed, Dr. Haleh Sheikholeslami, Dr. Jana Manan, Sr. Dina Ibrahim, Sr. Maryam Afaq, Sr. Hana Siddiqui, Sr. Lubna Sheikh, Sr. Reshma Haider, Sr. Nicole Aeschleman, Sr. Dian Alyan, Sr. Rehmat Kharal, Sr. Saleha Pirzada... to name a few An interfaith session on "Faith in Action: Fighting Global Poverty" Workshops on Shahria and California Law, women's health, speaking with confidence, parenting teens in the internet era... Teen Roundtable: "What's on Your Mind?" (ages years) A special session of Shariah and California law with scholar Zainab Alwani and lawyer Nicole Aeschleman Open fiqh sessions Sister's Bazaar of women's products Fashion Show and World Dance Sisters' Basketball competition--byos (bring your own shoes!) Free consultations by OB/GYN physicans from the MCA Medical Clinic Free confidential, private and professional counseling sessions and so, so much more... Register today by buying your ticket online at: You may also purchase your ticket at the MCA bookstore or after jummah this Friday! Don't pass up this annual event which is gathering of the Muslimahs to educate ourselves as sisters, mothers, daughters, wives, activists, and pillars of the Islamic society. It is a chance for rejuvenating our souls and enjoining our sisterhood of Islam for the sake of Allah (swt), insha'allah! See you on Friday for an unforgettable weekend of increasing our knowledge and building our memories! For questions, please contact Michelle Lee at michelle.lee@mcabayarea.org or call x415. 3

4 Hidaya Foundation & Santa Clara Fire Dept:Disaster Preparedness Workshop Start Date/Time: Saturday, May 30, :30am End Date/Time: Saturday, May 30, :30pm Location: MCA Main Boardroom Description: Are you prepared to help yourself and your loved ones when the next big earthquake strikes? Organized by Hidaya Foundation through its "Disaster Preparedness Team" project, this MCA sponsored event will include a presentation from Fire Captain John Combs of the Santa Clara Fire Department about how to be prepared on an individual and family level in case of a disaster such as a major earthquake in the Bay Area. Contact Information: Hidaya Foundation, , mail@hidaya.org For early registration please contact: ali.omar@hidaya.org Human Development Foundation is holding its 6 th Annual Silicon Valley Benefit Dinner on Saturday, May 30 th, 2009 from 6:00-10:00pm at Wyndham Hotel in San Jose Keynote Speaker will be Hon. Mike Honda, Member House of Representatives (US Congress, 15 th District) Tickets are $35 per person ($40 dollars after May 20 th ). Geet & Ghazal program by Hanif Noor Mohamed Limited seating. Babysitting provided. For tickets info please call or sv@hdf.com Online ticket purchase at 4

5 MCA Social Presents Live At The MCA ZAIN BHIKHA Nasheed Concert Monday May 25, :30 PM MCA, 3003 Scoot Blvd Santa Clara, CA Online Tickets Per Person: $25 At the Door: $30 But Tickets Online At For more information Contact: Or call x415 Free Babysitting Available (2 years and above) Helping Hand USA- Official Sponsor of Zain Bhikha USA Tour Orphan Sponsorship Tour 5

6 For KidZone info, or to submit a writing, mcakidzone@gmail.com Door Hangers with Great Reminders for us All! 6

7 MCA Youth Committee Contact: ; ext 444. Halaqa Leaders Contact: Mom By: Maria Akhter They Ask me to write down one word for gentle. I write down Mom From the gleaming crystals in her delicate fingers and knowing and encouragingly understanding just the right thing to say, My mom will caress you in her fragile welcoming arms. They ask me to write down one word for beautiful. I write down Mom Her elegant shoulder length dark brown curly hair sways in the streaming sunlight, twinkling her joyous brown eyes, smiling a cheery smile. They ask me to write down one word for loving. I write down Mom tells me I am protected from any upcoming harm. Her colossal heart pours love and trust, like a water fountain satisfying the incessant desires of an anxious 11 year old. With every step she takes, She assures me that nothing can come between us. Radiant rays jerk out like shock waves being released. Every time she s near me, I am not afraid anymore. Her long flexible legs Pass on the strength of a thousand soldiers ready for battle. Like a hefty stone thumped into a pond, letting out a countless number of ripples. Each ripple being the many hearts my mother has touched. Reminding her that I am old enough to do things she doesn t believe I am old enough for, I must resist the intense squeeze of her firm protective hand, holding on to my arm like life is at stake. Her comforting smile, shows her optimistic self grinning at everyone she knows giving everyone a merrier day. They ask me to write down one word for home. I scribble down Mom. MCA Youth Halaqas: ISA last 2 remaining Halaqas will be CANCELED. Special After-School Jumuah Prayers for Middle School & High School students (brothers and sisters) at Masjid Annoor, Santa Clara beginning this Friday, April 24, 2009 until Friday, June 26, 2009 (for 10 weeks ONLY)". Khutbah starts at 3:15pm. Iqamah at 3:30pm. Masjid will be closed at 3:45pm. Parents/Gaurdians are responsbile for drop off/pickup. Park legally. Students are not allowed to play any sports and or assemble in groups in the masjid parking lot or any adjacent streets. City Trees Saturday May 16, am - 1pm Redwood City Description: Volunteer with MY Give for a day of tree planting in Redwood City. Register by May 10th at e More info: l 7

8 MCA Bookstore Logo Design Contest! Calling all artists or community members with some artistic talent! Design the logo for the MCA Bookstore that will be used to help brand the bookstore. A SMALL PRIZE will be awarded to the artist of the selected design. Additionally, the winning design be printed on all MCA Bookstore advertising material, and the artist will gain sadaqa jariya assisting the masjid for the sake of Allah (swt). All designs should be submitted to bookstore@mcabayarea.org All entries must be submitted by May 22 nd, Gear up! DA WAH TRAINING SEMINAR By Dr. Sabeel Ahmed A renowned da ee and director of GainPeace.com * Importance and Necessity of Dawah * How to initiate a dawah conversation * Effective Dawah to Christians * How to Present Islam * Tough Questions, Easy Answers * How to prove Quran is from Allah Sunday, May 17, 2009 (10am ~ 5:00pm) Muslim Community Association (MCA) 3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA Free enrolment online at Organized by WhyIslam ICNA, Bay Area Chapter Zaytuna Summer Arabic Intensive A Complete Immersion Experience June 22 to August 14, 2009 Berkeley, California Program at a Glance 8-week program in Berkeley, California 5 hours of instruction a day, 5 days a week Equivalent to 1 year of university-level Arabic Introductory (no prerequisite), intermediate, and advanced courses World-class faculty Competitive tuition Guest lectures by renowned scholars Deluxe Accommodations or Local tuition-only option For a complete description of the program and to download the application, please visit our website at For More Information: arabicintensive@zaytuna.org

9 Islamic Books, Clothing, Hijabs, Audio/Video, Gift Items, Perfumes, & more New Arrivals Free dar w Calen/$ purc 100 hase The Life of Prophet Muhammad Medina Period Part 2 By Imam Anwar Awalki Al-Karam Abayas in several different styles and sizes Larger selection of Hi- jabs in several new styles & colors Casio Compass Watch g n i n e p O d n a r G n w Locatio Of Our N e % OFF SALE Our new larger location (only a few blocks from our old location) 2905 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA Phone: Hours: Daily 11am-7pm, Friday 3pm-7pm All Offers Valid from 5/1/09 till 5/31/09 and while supplies last Leaving a Legacy, A Workshop on Inheritance and Continuous Charity PRESENTEDBY The Islamic Society of North America, Saturna Trust Co. & Muslim Community Association Friday, May 15th, 2009 Muslim Community Association (MCA) 3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA On Friday, May 15th at 7:00 PM For more information or to RSVP please contact: (317) ext 824, or kfarooq@isna.net 9

10 MCA Bookstore... My Lord! Increase me in knowledge. Now Open 7 Days a Week! 20% off Arabic and Urdu Books STATE-OF-THE-ART DENTAL FACILITY FOR YOUR FAMILY Mohsena Ahmad, DDS 259 Meridian Ave., Suite 12 San Jose, CA Periodontist: Dr. Alpagot, DDS, Ph.D. Pediatiatric Dentistry: Dr. Triuvur, DDS Oral Surgery Dr. K. Yen, DDS Modern facilities and equipment All General Dentistry Surgical and non-surgical Gum Treatment Children Dentistry New Calligraphy! New Hijabs! New Look! New Hours: Mon-Thurs 2-9pm Fri 1-9pm Sat-Sun 11-7pm All extraction including wisdom teeth extraction Invisalign including Braces FOR QUALITY ORIENTED DENTISTRY, PLEASE CALL: (408) WE TREAT ALL AGES. OPEN SATURDAY. On H-1B or L-1? Facing Lay-Offs? Learn how to protect your immigration status and preserve your employment rights in the event of a lay-off Immigration Community Forum The American Immigration Lawyers Association Santa Clara Valley Chapter and the South Asian Bar Association will co-host a panel of immigration and employment attorneys to address the legal concerns of H-1B workers and other immigrants facing potential lay-offs. This panel will discuss issues related to job termination, including the effect on immigration status, and options for remaining lawfully in the U.S. Attorneys will be available after the presentation for free consultations (15 mins/person). If you are an H-1B or L-1 foreign national this panel is for you. Date: May 19, 2009 Time: 6:00 to 7:30 pm Location: Mayuri Restaurant 2230 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA Light snacks will be served. Cost: $10.00 (waiver available at door for special circumstances) Registration: Contact: contact@immi-law.com or call MCA Dawah invites you to a film screening of: The Concept of Islam The Concept of Islam is a documentary geared towards spreading the message of Islam. It addresses three main misconceptions about Islam: Jihad, Women in Islam, and People of the Book. It was released in March 2009 and 800 copies have been distributed for dawah purposes free of cost. When: Wednesday, May 13 th :15 pm Where: MCA Banquet Hall Who: Imam Wassim Fayed from Washington state We invite you to bring your family and friends, Muslim and non-muslim alike. 10

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12 EMPLOYERS/HIRING MANAGERS If you are looking for qualified individuals for any position, MCA Career Services can help you find that right candidate. We can provide you with a suitable candidate that meets your criteria (we do background checks, preinterviews, and verify employment eligibility for all our applicants). If and when required, we also provide applicants with appropriate training necessary for the position. Please send job postings to careerservices@mcabayarea.org. Current Job Openings: Finance Position # Milpitas, California Marketing Position # Milpitas, California Application Support Engineer # Redwood Shores, California Configuration Mgmt Engineer # Culver City, California Information Systems Manager # Campbell, California PEGA Technical Lead / PEGA Architect # Various/Multiple, California Director of Quality Assurance # N. California, California Field Applications Engineer # Bay Area, California Principal SW Engineer # Mountain View, California Senior Software Engineer - Web App # Santa Clara, California Software Engineer Backend # Santa Clara, California Programmer # Milpitas, California Software Engineer # Culver City, California SQA Engineer # Culver City, California SQA Engineers # Culver City, California SQA Specialists # Culver City, California Sr Information Systems Specialist # Campbell, California Sr Software Engineer # Culver City, California Sr. Principal SW Engineer # Mountain View, California Sr. Principal SW Engineer # Culver City, California Sr. Principal SW Engineer # Culver City, California Sr. Program Manager # Culver City, California Supervisor, SQA Engineering # Culver City, California Team Lead System Operations # Santa Clara, California Technical Director # Culver City, California Technical Support Engineer, Layer 2-3 # San Jose, California To apply for the above positions, visit or careerservices@mcabayarea.org with subject: Job Opportunity: JobID and attach an updated version of your resume. MCA Legal Clinic Free 20-minute consultation sessions with qualified attorneys. Available the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the Month, from 10 am to 12 noon. By the MCA and the Pro Bono Project's "Lawyers in the Library" Program. To schedule an appointment, call: (408) x470 Or Need Financial Assistance? Zakah (charity) and/or assistance for needy families Applications available at MCA with the facility manager, or online at the MCA website: For info contact: zakat@mcabayarea.org or call x

13 Disclaimer: MCA does not endorse and is not responsible for products and services in the ads section of the MCA newsletter. MCA holds the right to reject or accept ads submitted. No ads dealing with a business deemed to be in conflict with Islamic principles will be accepted. To find out about our rates and how to advertise, please visit us at DENTISTS/MEDICAL Syed Dental Care Quality Dental Care for Children and Adults Dr. Rafia Syed, DDS Now Offering Dental Implants, Invisalign & Zoom2 Teeth Whitening Visit syeddentalcare.com or call PEDIATRIC CLINIC Farda Quershi, M.D. Medical Ear Piercing Available For App. Call: , 500 E. Remington Dr., #15, Sunnyvale Athiya D. Javid, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. Obstetrics & Gynecology Mon. and Tue.: 125 N. Jackson St., Suite 206, San Jose, CA Wed and Thur. : National Ave., Suite 207, Los Gatos, CA PRODUCTS/SERVICES USPCs/WE GIVE FREE ESTIMATES Computer Service & Sales Repair, Build, Upgrade, Network, Sell, Buy, Trade & More We also repair LCD TV, Plasma TV, Projectors, iphones, Desktops & Laptops Lafayette St Unit#1.,Santa Clara (408) High School Students! Register for classes. Build your 2400-Attitude. Highly interactive learning experience. Contact Tariq (650) , or tariq@stanfordsat.com; details MINA TRAVELS Contact us for all International Tickets and Umrah Packages. Low Fare / / / info@minatravels.com International Autocenter Autobody Shop. We do all types of autobody work. Less deduc. on insurance work. Close to masjid An Noor. Call Bhuiyan & Associates,CPA We provide Tax(e-file), Auditing & Bookkeeping services to Individuals and Small Businesses including non-profit organizations motin@bhuiyancpa.com UC MERCED: Freshman Brother needs on-campus roommate. Call Shoaib Lari Get ready for the SATs! Get help with Math/Science or APs. Private Tutoring Available. 2 SAT classes this summer. (Register early for discount) contact Sr. Bhawana Kamil International Autocenter Autobody Shop We do all types of autobody work. Less deduc. on insurance work. Close to masjid An Noor. Call Cal Micro, Inc. is an Authorized Notebook Repair Center for Apple, HP, IBM, Sony & Toshiba. Cal Micro technicians are Manufacturer Certified to work on your notebook, including warranty repairs (typically Free) and affordable out-of warranty repairs. (408) ext 31 technician@calmicro.net Hairstylist Sunnyvale Salon 28 yrs.exp. private room for Muslim clients, haircut, color, threading, waxing, facial, weddings. Call Farin REAL ESTATE/INVESTMENT Mohammad Alazzah RE/MAX Luxor Realty Residential, Commercial, Fixer upper, & 1st time home buyer prog RE/MAX STAR PROPERTIES Bank owned and investment properties specialist. Professional services for home buyers and sellers. Call Rashid NON- PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Hidaya Foundation Donate your Zakat and Sadaqah, we ll ensure it reaches the deserving. Donate online at Rahima Foundation: Please Help Us To Help The Needy Calle Del Mundo, Santa Clara, CA 95054; ; mail@rahima.org; RENTAL PROPERTY Apartment For Rent $1200 spacious 1 bedroom + lg living rm. close to MCA All the Tenants in Bldg. are Muslims Available now Newsletter Rates 1 classifieds block 2 Classifieds block 4 weeks- $36 4 weeks- $64 8 weeks- $68 8 weeks- $ weeks- $90 12 weeks- $144 Quarter Page Half Page 2 weeks- $220 2 weeks- $400 4 weeks- $400 4 weeks- $760 8 weeks- $720 8 weeks- $1, weeks- $960 Full page 2 weeks- $800 Please discard this newsletter in a respectful manner as it includes the names of our Lord and our Prophet. 13