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1 21 Jumadi-uthani, 1436 EWSLETTER April 10, 2015 NMuslim Community Association of the San Francisco Bay Area Effective 4/11 Fajr Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Ishaa Juma Juma PRAYER TIMES MCA 5:50 1:30 5:15 Sunset 9:20 12:15 1:30 An-Noor 5:50 1:30 6:00 Sunset 9:20 12:15 1:30 UPCOMING EVENTS TONIGHT - Istiqama by Amir AbdelMalik Ali TONIGHT MCA Dawah Presents... Istiqama (Steadfastness) with Amir Abdel Malik Ali Friday April 10th, :00 pm - 9:00 pm Khadijah Banquet Hall Free chai and babysitting will be provided For any questions, please contact dawah@mcabayarea.org April 11 - Allah is Beautiful & He loves Beauty April 12 - Fun Baking 101 April 17 - Living Islamic Psychology p. 3 April 24 - Family and Immigration Law Seminar p. 3 Article -10 Things That Shouldn t Happen Once You Become a More Practicing Muslim p. 6 HADITH Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: Allah has forgiven my followers the evil thoughts that occur to their minds, as long as such thoughts are not put into action or uttered. [Bukhari] Mishary Bin Rashid Alafasy is a Kuwaiti preacher, imam, quran reciter and nasheed singer. TO ADVERTISE WITH US, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: MCA, c/o Newsletter, P.O. Box 180, Santa Clara, CA newsletter@mcabayarea.org (408) X416

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4 ALMANARA INSTITUTE In Collaboration with the MCA Presents INTRODUCTION TO THE ARABIC LANGUAGE INSTRUCTOR: DR. KHALID OBEID (STANFORD UNIVERSITY) All Classes are held at the MCA Start Your Arabic Learning Journey Free Weekend Islamic School for Adults (Open to All Brothers & Sisters ) SATURDAYS 9:30am 10:30am LIFE OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD By Abdul Rehman Markar 10:35am 11:30am READING QUR AN FOR BEGINNERS By Mamadou Ibrahim OPEN ENROLLMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! Location: MCA NEW Building 3033 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA April 8 June 10 Wednesday 6:30 8:30 PM Course Fees: $200 This course is a beginning practical Arabic language course, which focuses on communicative skills of listening comprehension and speaking, and developing mastery of the Arabic writing system for basic reading and writing of simple sentences. Arabic letters are taught so that students will be able to communicate orally and in writing in the most essential everyday life situations. 4 For more information and details: call (408) or kyobeid@hotmail.com 2573 Elliot St. Santa Clara, CA Phone: (408) kyobeid@hotmail.com Website: 11:35am 12:30pm FORTY AHADITH COMPILED BY IMAM AN-NAWAWI By Mamadou Ibrahim SUNDAYS 9:30am 10:30am (Room 1) MORPHOLOGICAL STUDY OF QUR AN By Hafiz Khan 9:30am 10:30am (Room 2) ARABIC FOR BEGINNERS By Mohammed Wasim & Nadeem Masood 10:35am 12:30pm (Combined Class) THEMES OF QUR AN & SELECTED COURSE OF QUR ANIC STUDIES COMPILED BY DR. ISRAR AHMED By Mamadou Ibrahim & Abdul Rehman Markar These Classes are offered by IONA (Santa Clara Chapter) with the sponsorship of MCA Da wah for past 8 years.! Important to Note:! Classes are ON-GOING From Weekend after New Year TO Mid June. Then From Weekend after Labor Day TO Mid December.! Teachers & Organizers are volunteers.! Monthly $20 donation suggested (Cash only) for miscellaneous expenses & MCA facility use.! Enrollment is accepted ONLY in the Class and it is open throughout the year.! You may attend either or both days. Please contact with questions if not already covered in here. Abdul Rehman Markar Tel: (408) complus.data@gmail.com

5 FREE!!! Math and Science Tutoring Sessions at MCA When: Every Sunday, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where: Men s Prayer Hall, MCA, 3003 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA Subjects: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry. Teachers: Sr. Reshma Mazhar, Br. Ibrahim Khatri, Br. Waheed Siddiqee No appointments neccessary. For any other information, call Siddiqee (408) , (408) , or at: MWSiddiqee@SBCGlobal.net Opportunity for Converts to Islam Send your child to Granada Islamic School for free. Qader Family Scholarship This scholarship is funded by the Qader Family for children of new converts to Islam. To be eligible, at least one of the student s parents must be a new convert to Islam. This scholarship is available to students entering grades K-8 in academic year and is based on academic excellence. Parents may apply for and receive this scholarship multiple times. The deadline to apply has been extended to May 1, Families will be informed of results in June For more details on these two scholarships, please visit our website 5

6 FEATURED ARTICLE 10 Things That Shouldn t Happen Once You Become a More Practicing Muslim by Ubah *Article edited to fit into page We have seen it time and time again. We may have even experienced it. For so long, you were a Muslim only by name. You did not know much about Islam and its teachings, and you were content with your ignorance. But something changed. Like the shifting of the earth before a quake, something happened in your life that suddenly opened your eyes to the beauty of your religion. You realized that you needed God and in that instance, you turned back to Him. Or, you were never a Muslim, but the story that was your life fell upon a new chapter: Islam. You left whatever you were (or were not) practicing for His sake. 2. You Rebel Against Your Family Now that you have seen the light, you begin to notice the sins that your family may be immersed in. How dare they not pray? Why do they not attend these lectures? Why don t they support me I m following the same religion as them after all!? Why wasn t I born into a more practicing family? Why didn t my parents teach my Qur an from a younger age!? Why, why, why? These, and many more, are thoughts that might cross your mind. But you have to remember a couple of things: a) You will probably never be able to completely change your family especially your parents b) Humble yourself. It was only a short while ago that you were immersed in the same sins and was it not by the mercy of the Most Merciful, your plight may have never changed. In both these instances, you have tried to claim or reclaim the Muslim identity that you finally realized and accepted as being yours. Yet, it was during the birth of your new spiritual self that things began to go downhill. You may not have seen it, but everyone around you certainly did Here are a list of 10 things that shouldn t happen as a result of you turning a new leaf and becoming a more practicing (or new) Muslim: 1. You Become Narrow Minded This is probably one of the worst and ironic things that can result from you becoming a more practicing Muslim. Islam has richness and diversity embedded within its history; from its revelation to the interpretations and rulings, from great scholars and intellectuals (think: Imam Abu Hanifa, Imam Malik, Imam Ash-Shafi i & Imam Ahmad), Islam is not something that can be limited to what you have learned from one person within your community, or after watching a few videos on YouTube. Contrary to what you might think, becoming closer to Allah, subhanahu wa ta ala (exalted is He), and the teachings of Islam should make you far more OPEN minded. That is, the more educated you become, the more you realize that differences of opinions within Islam are not a curse, but a blessing. They make the religion easy & practical a stark juxtaposition to the Islam you may be viewing through your narrow lenses. Coming closer to Allah (swt) should indeed bring you closer to your family (despite their flaws) as now you realize the great importance of kinship in Islam, and the enormous rights of your parents upon you. 3. You Rebel Against Society You have not only become hyper aware to the ills within your home, but those outside of it too. You take extremes and ban yourself from things like television, entertainment, social activities, malls, or anything remotely related to Western Fitnah (as if fitnah (temptation) does not exist in the Muslim world but that s for another time). Becoming more practicing in the deen (religion) shouldn t mean that you revile the very society that may have raised you and to which you owe your cultural traditions, norms and values. Instead, it should make you more involved. Being a Muslim means to be balanced enjoy the good your society has to offer. 4. You Declare Everything as Haram/Halal This is an extremely dangerous thing to do. Just because you have learned a bit about Islam, you still have no right to be declaring fatwahs (Islamic legal rulings). This is something left to the most learned of Muslims; those who have dedicated their lives to the study and teachings of Islam. Further, if you are quick to declare things haram/ halal, remember this: you are putting your word against 6

7 that of Allah (swt) and those who have studied His deen. Pretty scary, huh? But inevitably, becoming more practicing may make you more quick to declare things as haram/halal. A word of advice: don t. Just because someone holds a different opinion on a matter than yours, doesn t make their opinion less valid. There were differences of opinions during the time of the Prophet (SAS) and after his death! But these differences did not divide Muslims as they do today instead, they highlighted the beauty of Islam and how it is truly a religion that has transcended time, history, and culture. 5. You Isolate Yourself Just because you have become more practicing, doesn t mean that you should only limit yourself to your home or Islamic events, activities, the MSA, etc. Listen to me: LIVE YOUR LIFE Allah (swt) has set boundaries that cannot be transgressed. If you remove your head from the sand for 5 seconds, you will realize that there is a LOT of leeway as to what we can do as Muslims. As long as they do not transgress the bounds of Allah (swt), feel free to engage in the things that bring joy and happiness to your life. Do not ditch your long-time friends just because you have become more practicing than them. Do not quit your job or schooling (unless, of course they are, or lead to, haram). Do not limit your days to locking yourself in your room and only studying Islam. You will go nuts, trust me. Becoming more practicing should open you to the world and new possibilities. Also, it should make you more engaged within your community, whether it be through non-profit organizations, sports, etc. 6. You Lose Your Identity This is a big one. Sisters and Brothers, you are all unique, creative and different human beings. You should never feel that you now have to wear all black, roll up the bottoms of your pants, or start interjecting Arabic terms like ukhti or akhi into your vocabulary. Also, if you are a revert you can keep your legal name (unless it is specifically un-islamic)! Getting closer to Allah (swt) should bring you closer to your truer self. Embrace your culture, language, experiences and unique nuances. Despite what you may have seen or heard, a Muslim can t truly be categorized, labelled or molded. Embrace your identity and be proud of how Allah (swt) has created you You Look Down On Others This speaks for itself. Again, humble yourself because as they say: Every righteous person has a past, and every sinner has a future. Also, cut out the discrimination against non-muslims. They may not be your sisters/brothers in faith, but they are certainly still your sisters/brothers in humanity and deserve every ounce of your respect and kindness. 8. You Instantly Become a Scholar Google, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and any social media site or piece of technology does NOT make you an expert in the field of Islam. Think of the work it takes to become a doctor would you ever accept the claims of someone who simply Googles their information without any valid form of education? Do not make fatwahs, do not rebuke others and do not think that you know everything. Simply assume the position of a student. Recognize, too, that being on the receiving end of knowledge is a life-long thing. 9. You Get Married This is mainly for new reverts to Islam who may have become Muslim for the sake of marrying someone OR who are now being pressured to get married to preserve their deen. To simply put it, if you have just turned back to Allah (swt) (and by just, I mean within the last few years of your life) then let marriage happen, do not try and force it. In the mean time, you have just started the best relationship of all: the one with your Lord. Allow it to come into fruition. Bask in its glory. Truly love and revere those intimate moments you enjoy when you praise, thank, and pray to your Lord. We talk about completing half our deen without realizing that we are not complete. Marry your deen, and the rest will fall into place, bi ithnillah (by the will of Allah). 10. You Race to Catch Up Please go easy on yourself. Yes, you may have less Qur an memorized than your friends. Yes, you may have less Islamic knowledge. Yes, you may not be as steadfast on Islamic acts of worship. Yes, you may constantly stumble, fall, and falter. But remember, this is your personal journey to Allah (swt), it is not a race. It makes no sense to compare the beginning of your story to another person s middle. Start from whatever level you may be at and keep going. Do not give up and purify your intentions. It is not about quantity, it is about quality. Remember that. And Allah (swt) knows best. Original Source:

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9 A TOP MUSLIM CHARITY ON CHARITY NAVIGATOR. Someone asked the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), what actions are most excellent? He replied: To gladden the heart of a human being, to feed the hungry, to help the afflicted, to lighten the sorrow of the sorrowful, and to remove the wrongs of the injured [Hadiith] 9

10 KIDS CORNER Wordsearch Instructions: Find the words in this puzzle. They can be diagonally, vertically, horizontally, or even backwards! B U R A Q P Q W A I R G N D A Q D G D R R P L S P A O U D M B E F V O A F D B L O E R C L F A S R E Y I T U R I G F U I H C I T L E C F O S M U H A M M A D B W R H V L M T A N H A J Y K I A T A A A B D U L L A H H U M U L M L S Z B L L S A I B A R Y N F A R A I A W H H J D T X M I K L J J H W X I X A L K N Q A C O F N G K R H N Z M Y H D Q Z P E V I A M U M A R Words Abdullah Fiqh Noor Ali Halal Prayer Allah Hira Ramadan Asr Ilm Truthful Badr Islam Umar Buraq Muhammad Wahi Eid Nabi 10

11 Shaikh Aladdin Elbakri IONA & MCA presents QUR AN CONFERENCE Application of the Quran in our daily lives Speakers: Ameer Mustapha Elturk FREE ADMISSION Friday, May 1, :00 PM & 10:00 PM MCA Khadijah Banquet Hall 3003 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA What is the role of the Qur an in our daily lives? How does it cure the diseases of our hearts? How can the Quran guide us through the challenges of life? And how can we attain the mercy of the Quran? For more information call: (408)

12 Granada Islamic School (High School) Subjects: Employment Opportunities Founded in 1988, GIS offers Pre-K through 8th grade education in an Islamic environment, and is fully accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges). Granada is opening its high school doors in the Fall of 2015 and we are looking for qualified teachers. Providing a Bright Future - Remodeled & Renovated Pre-k - Welcoming Environment - Hands on Learning Language Arts, Islamic Studies/Quran, Math, Science, Social Studies, PE, Arabic and the Arts Minimum Qualifications Required: Proficient in the Subject (Single Subject Credential) with US Teaching Experience and/or US College/University Teaching Experience in the field with Advanced Degree English Proficiency Legal Work Status Benefits Competitive Wages Health Insurance Coverage 401 K Retirement Plan Discount on Children s Tuition If interested, please resume and cover letter mentioning High School and the subject to careers@granadaschool.org 12

13 Announcing. Full-time & After-school Hifz Program Full-time Hifz Program Monday Thursday 7.00AM 1.00PM Friday 7.00AM-Noon After-school Hifz Program Monday Friday 3.30PM 5.30PM Registration now open Limited seats available Academic Tutoring Monday Friday 4.00PM 6.30PM Experienced Hifz Teachers Classes start from September 10 th,2014 Academic tutoring by experienced teachers Fluency in Qur an recitation preferred Boys & Girls above 8 years may apply For registration and more information, please contact: HifzSchool@mcabayarea.org Al-Alarqam School Islamic Education Supplemental Program Open Enrollment (Fall 2015) Arabic and non-arabic speaking children ages 5 to 15 2-Day Program: Friday 4:30-6:45 p.m and Sunday 12:30-5:15 p.m Partial attendance cannot be accommodated About Al-Arqam Al-Arqam School s mission is to provide supplemental Islamic education for students 5 to 15 years of age in Quran recitation and memorization, Arabic Language, and Islamic Studies. The program emphasizes proficiency in Quranic recitation and provides structures progressive instruction towards a mastery level. New enrollment students are accommodated according to their class level, as determined by an Arabic placement test. Registration: April 6th to June 26th & August 22nd to September 28th, 2015 Location: 3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA Time: Contact: Fridays: 4:30-6:45p.m and/or Sundays: 12:30-5:15 pm admin@alarqamschool.org/ 13 Phone: ext 401

14 Please JOIN US in 2015: Renovation Team MCA is in need of architectural & civil engineering volunteers to contribute towards remodeling the new building. Please Board of Trustees at for more information! Development Team MCA is in need of business & tech professionals to volunteer towards developing & promoting MCA 2.0. Please Karim at for more information! 1000 CHAMPIONS Own a share of goodness, by signing up for 1000 CHAMPIONS montly donation program. Please Karim at karim.abouelkheir@mcabayarea.org if interested to contriute! THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE Maybe it s time to improve your communication and leadership skills MCA TOASTMASTERS CLUB IS HERE TO HELP Successful people are good communicators. Visit our club meeting to learn why so many people join MCA Toastmaster Club to improve their presentation and leadership skills. Find Out How Visit Our Weekly Meeting! We meet every Thursday from 7pm to 8pm at the Maryam Banquet Hall in MCA For details contact: Nadeem Masood (nadeem.masood@comcast.net) Haris Bijli (harisbijli@msn.com) 14

15 CLASSIFIEDS To advertise with us, visit our website: 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. 15 DENTISTS/MEDICAL Amy Snyder, L.Ac., MTCM Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist, and Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Primary Care Provider, most insurance plans accepted. Specializing in women s health and digestive disorders 1101 S. Winchester Blvd., Suite N267, San Jose CA SnyderMedicine.com (408) Lubna Azeem, DDS General Dentist 2016 Forest Ave, Suite 4, San Jose, Near O Connor Hospital Open Saturdays, Visit our website for coupons (408) Sarah Azad, MD Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital Dr. #300 Mountain View, CA Saturday appointments available (650) Amy Snyder, L.Ac., MTCM Licensed Acupuncturist, Hebalist, and Master of Traditional Chinese Medicine Primary Care Provider, most insurance plans accepted. Specializing in women s health and digestive disorders S. Winchester Blvd., Suite N267, San Jose CA SnyderMedicine.com (408) BUSINESS SERVICES Taketomi Indian Chinese Cuisine Halal Certified Restaurant Opens 7 days a week 11am to 10pm 2145 Morrill Ave San jose right next to Target Tel: Micro Tax, Audit, & Accounting Services, LLP Certifi ed public accountants tax preperation (e-fi le), audit, accounting, & payroll services. Call: M. Amin Haroon CPA, FFCA (UK) Ph: support@microtaxcpa.com Naz Beauty Salon $5 Threading (Milpitas, Sunnyvale,Fremont ).Threading $5.Gold & Perl facial $39.99.Full waxing (leg.arms,u) $59.99.Mani & Pedi $ Happy hours 1 to 4 (Tue to Thu) Amrit ; Naz; Female wedding photographer available for fellow Muslims who value Islamic principles. Visit amnakhanphotography.com or call Sunny Day Care: Special discounts available Licensed child care with Halal meals; near De Anza College in Cupertino. Contact Tahira at sunnydaycare5@gmail.com (408) Painted Canvas Children s Fine Art classes For Young Artists & Beginners Grades 2 through 8 Drawing & Painting in Acrylic,Watercolor & Oil Santa Clara, To register visit info@paintedcanvas.org Call: INSURANCE CONCISE Need Affordable Coverage? AUTO HOME COMMERCIAL HEALTH For a quote call Salah Visit us 1 block from MCA Walsh Ave, Ste. B-2, Santa Clara (408) REAL ESTATE/RENT/INVESTMENT Are you thinking of buying a home or refinancing the one you currently own? Call today for a free consultation. Salim Vasani NMLS # salim.vasani@guidanceresidential.com Home Ownership, the Sharia Way. Gamal Halim, Real Estate Investments Commercial&Residential Sales Foreclosure, Short Sales&probates License# , 20 Y Experience jimisinca@yahoo.com (925) Mohammad Alazzah RE/MAX Luxor Realty License # Residential, Comme cid:fe6f0db8-fabd-4f10-ac3f-efb65e0a6c2f rcial & 1st time home buyer program. Certified Distressed Property Expert. malazzah@remax.net. MATRIMONIAL Muslim Brother Seeking Wife I am 45 Years old, Divorced, Financially and Emotionally stable, Single no kids looking for a Muslima for marriage. I am Pakistani, have been living in CA for 23 years. I am looking from any Nationality and looking only for Taqwa. Prospective spouse must be living in Bay area. Sisters with children are welcome. Please contact me at (707) or irfan113@hotmail.com NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Hidaya Foundation Donate Zakat and Sadaqah for the poorest of the poor. Read about our 30+ projects at (408) Rahima Foundation Help Us To Help The Needy Harris Way, Suite #1, SJ, CA mail@rahima.org (408) COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS I m looking for a Job Hello, my name is Mariam. I am an adult female who is looking for a job opportunity doing things such as baby sitting, picking the kids up from school, watching them at home, and other things of that sort. If you are in need of such things, please call me at (408) to discuss details. Stress, Children/Spouse Problems, Other issues? Do not let these issues destroy your family! Call us at The FIRAT. We ll try to help. Your PRIVACY is our Honor! Don t worry. We offer FREE Service. Need your Duas. Call us NOW! The classes are for brothers and sisters.

16 Sadaqah in the Form of Sacrifice Protect Yourself from Calamity Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, Give the Sadaqah without delay for it stands in the way of calamity. (Tirmidhi #1887) The Prophet (pbuh) also said, The most excellent sadaqah consists in your satisfying a hungry stomach. (Tirmidhi #1946) For most of us, meat is a common part of our diet - often times we even have several different types of meat in a single meal. However, for so many others in the world, a meal including meat is a luxury that they seldom enjoy. Hidaya Foundation performs Sadaqah in the form of Sacrifice on behalf of our donors and the meat is distributed to the poor, most of whom would not be able to eat meat otherwise. Usually the sacrifice is performed within a few days of request from the donor. It costs $120 for a goat/sheep, and $420 for an ox/ buffalo. That includes the cost to purchase the animal, the actual sacrifice, preparing the meat into evenly portioned bags, and distributing the meat among the poor. Mother of the Believers, Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrated that The most beloved action to Allah s Apostle (pbuh) was that whose doer did it continuously and regularly. (Bukhari # ) Donate online on our secure website, by phone, or mail checks to: Hidaya Foundation, PO Box 5481, Santa Clara, CA You may also contact us to sign up for Automatic Monthly Donation to have Sadaqah in the form of Sacrifice done for you automatically each month. Give Sadaqah in the form of Sacrifice to satisfy hungry stomachs and protect yourself and your family from calamity. Hidaya Foundation mail@hidaya.org Hidaya Foundation is a non-profit 501(C)(3) charitable organization with Tax ID #