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1 24 Dhul Qidah, 1435 EWSLETTER September 19, 2014 NMuslim Community Association of the San Francisco Bay Area Effective 9/20 PRAYER TIMES MCA An-Noor TONIGHT Fajr Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Ishaa Juma Juma 6:10 1:30 4:45 Sunset 8:45 12:15 1:30 6:10 1:30 5:30 Sunset 8:45 12:15 1:30 UPCOMING EVENTS TONIGHT - Movie Night: Take me to the Kaba SEPTEMBER 20 - Hajj: Journey of a Lifetime SEPTEMBER 21 - The World of Al-Malaika (The Angels) p. 3 SEPTEMBER 26 - Eid Bazaar p. 2 Article The First of the Four Sacred Months Dhul Qa dah HADITH p. 5 Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: Whoever performs Hajj and does not commit any obscenity or transgression shall return [free from sins] as he was on the day his mother gave birth to him. [Muslim] Sheikh Abd al-qadir al-jilani (RA) ( CE) also known as al-ghawth al- A zam, was a Persian Hanbali jurist and Sufi based in Baghdad. TO ADVERTISE WITH US, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: MCA, c/o Newsletter, P.O. Box 180, Santa Clara, CA newsletter@mcabayarea.org (408) X416

2 Fegisterewomen Women s Committee presents its Annual The MCA Women s Committee presents a Complimentary session of: Hatha Yoga: a slow-paced stretching class with some simple breathing exercises. The MCA Women s Committee presents its Annual Eid ul Adha Bazaar where we will be hosting many vendors selling scarves, abayas, shalwar kameez suits, jewelry, toys, and handicrafts. Don t miss this opportunity to support our local vendors and do a little shopping for Eid! If you are interested to be a vendor, please fill out the ONLINE application at Payment must also be made online. Questions? Contact bazaar@mcabayarea.org. Instructor: Angelina Afifi: My passion for yoga will not only stimulate your mind, body and soul, but will help you discover untapped levels of health and overall wellness. My 4 plus years of experience has allowed me to share modern techniques that will help you enhance your life rapidly. As a mother of 3, I will help you redefine a richer balance to a fast paced world. Please accept my challenge and you will thank yourself every time you look in the mirror. Sunday September 28th 10:45am -11:45am New MCA Building Please remember to bring a Mat, a Towel, Water and a Big Smile :)!!! To register please contact: faiza.javed@mcabayarea.org LOCATION: MCA NEW BUILDING WHEN: FRIDAYS TIME: 5:45 PM- 6:45PM STARTING OCT 17 TH - DEC 5TH PRICE: $80/8WEEKS MCA WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE This is an 8-week weight loss challenge for women (Ages 18 and over). This challenge will be led by Noora Mousa, registered dietitian. During this weight loss challenge, participants will track their weight loss progress each week and learn about various nutrition topics, such as how to calculate and track calories for healthy weight loss, food groups and portion control, how to break the sugar habit, meal planning and grocery shopping, emotional eating, and many other topics. Winner of MCA weight loss challenge will receive a prize at the end of the challenge!! NOORA MOUSA, RD Registered dietitian with a degree in nutrition science concentration in dietetics from San Jose State. Specializes in weight management, family and community nutrition. Certificates: Adult weight management, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2013 Register Now (Spots are Limited!!) For questions and more info please contact Faiza Javed faiza.javed@mcayarea.org 2

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4 Position available: Office Specialist Minimum Qualifications Required: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including proofreading, grammar & punctuation Accuracy and attention to detail Excellent customer service skills Proficient in MS Office with 35+ wpm keyboarding speed Knowledge of MS Access preferred Minimum of 2+ years clerical/admin experience preferred Legal Work Status Benefits Granada Islamic School Immediate Opening for 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). Competitive Wages Health Insurance Coverage 401 K Retirement Plan Discount on Children s Tuition application letter, resume and cover letter to careers@granadaschool.org Website: QURAN(QMC/MCA) *Year Round Program* Registration open Age 3 and up We have classes for sisters too. ***** Next session starting Aug 4th QMC office is open during Ramadan after Isha prayer. Office is located in MCA across from babysitting room QMC is an after school Quran reading (Tajweed) and memorization program for children and Women. Its mission is to provide low cost high quality education to Muslim community in science of Quran Tajweed with emphasis on character building based on the teachings of Quran and Sunnah Quran recitation, Memorization, Islamic studies qmcbayarea@yahoo.com ext 419 4

5 FEATURED ARTICLE The First of the Four Sacred Months Dhul Qa dah by Shaykh Abdalla Idris Ali 1) The Islamic calendar months are based on the movement of the moon (i.e., the lunar calendar) so it s referred to as the Qamari months, or moon-oriented months. Nevertheless, the calendar starts with the Hijra of the Prophet (SAW), which took place from Mecca to Medina as the Hijra was the turning point in the history of Islam. This is why it s called the Hijri Calendar. It was formally adopted two-and-a-half years after Umar ibn Al-Khattab became caliph. 2) I also mentioned that Dhul Qa dah is the first of the four sacred months (Al-Ashur Al-Hurum). The other three are Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab, all of which are mentioned in Sura Tawba of the Holy Qu ran (Chapter 9, Verse 36) specifically, Allah (SWT) warned us from doing injustice to ourselves during these months. The name Dhul Qa dah could be translated loosely as the month of sitting, or settlement, as it is the month when people cease fighting each other in wars. Shaykh Mohammad Zahid, in his very valuable series about the Islamic calendar, relates that one of the major events of Dhul Qa dah was the birth of Imam Al-Hafiz Abu Al-Hassan Ad-Dar Qutni, who was born in Baghdad on the 5th of Dhul Qa dah in the year 306 Hijri. He was one of the most distinguished hadith narrators, particularly in the Ilm Al-Rijal (The Knowledge of Men) and the isnad (chain of narrators). Unlike most hadith scholars, he was also a poet and became famous for his own writings of Arabic literature. Among his most famous students is Imam ul-hadith, Al-Hakim, who wrote the famous Al-Mustadrak. Another student of his was the famed Shafi i Imam, Abu Hamid Al-Asfarayeeni. In fact, Imam Al-Hafiz became famous for grooming young scholars. His own work, the famous Kitab As-Sunan, was compiled along the lines of fiqh and contained 4,898 hadith on fiqh issues. Damascus. He was considered to be the greatest historian of Islam, as well as a famous faqih (jurist) of Shariah. He was born in the year 673 Hijri by a tribe in Turkey known as the Turkman. Most of his family members were prominent scholars of hadith, in particular his aunt Sit Al-Ahl, who breastfed him and by virtue of that, she became his mother. She was a prominent narrator of hadith and was the one who gave him ijaza, which allowed him to narrate her ahadeeth on her behalf. Among his teachers was the famous Imam Al- Asqalani, to whom he had traveled a long journey to gather knowledge. It was reported that Adh-Dhahabi was known to travel long journeys to seek knowledge, and to be in the company of scholars. After his father s death in the year 687 Hijri, he went on to perform Hajj and met with all the scholars of the Hijaz and of Medina, with whom he spent a great deal of time. He eventually became known as one of the most intelligent, eloquent, open minded, and tolerant of scholars. Despite his differences with Shaykh Al-Islam, Ibn Taymiyyah (especially in the issue of Sufism or Tasawwuf), Adh-Dhahabi was very impressed by him and used to support and defend Ibn Taymiyyah to the extent that it cost him to loose a position of prominence in the circles of hadith scholarship. He was also famous in writing book reviews and summaries, which adds up to about 50 major reviews of hadith. His own works totaled about 200 major books. The most famous of them is The History of Islam and Siyar Al-A laam wal Nubala (The History of the Noble People). Each one of these books is an encyclopedia by itself and a major work of reference even to this day. While he lived a life of luxury, Adh-Dhahabi was also known to be a very pious and humble man who was steadfast in doing good. On the 3rd of Dhul Hijjah in the year 748 Hijri, the famous Imam Shamsuddin Adh-Dhahabi died in Original Source: 5

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9 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 9

10 1435 Hijri (2014) MCA Election Open positions: 1 President of Executive Committee 3 Executive Committee Members 1 Board of Trustees Member for a 3 years term 1 Board of Trustees Member for a 1 year term Deadline for receiving nomination forms: Thursday, October 2nd Candidates Forum: Saturday, October 11th, from 8:30PM to 10:00PM at MCA Election Date: Sunday, October 19th, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM and from 7:00PM to 9:00PM at MCA May Allah (swt) make this annual election process a source of unity, strength, and harmony among the members of our community. Ameen. For information contact the election committee at election@mcabayarea.org 10

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12 Hidaya Foundation Pakistan Floods 2014 Plagued by flooding for the past four years, again poor villagers in Pakistan are being tested with a new disaster. Monsoon rains and breached dykes have resulted in the flooding of countless villages in Northern Pakistan, affecting hundreds of thousands of villagers. Further flooding is feared as more rain is expected and as waters flow down the river systems into the rest of the country. Alhamdulillah - Hidaya has a strong infrastructure of over 300 team members across 8 district operation offices in Pakistan, and is active year round with over thirty projects and experienced in providing disaster relief throughout the country over the years. Hidaya s team will be providing relief to flood affected families, and will also be giving Qurbani meat at the time of Eid-ul-Adha insha Allah. Donate Zakat, Sadaqah, and Qurbani for flood affected families in Paksitan. Donations can be made online at or checks can be mailed in with the form below. I wish to contribute the following amount(s) to Hidaya Foundation a non-profit 501(C)(3) charitable organization with Tax ID # Zakat (Obligatory Charity) Sadaqah (Charity) Pakistan Flood Relief $ Qurbani/Udhiya Goat/Sheep: $150 $ Cow: $65 share (7 shares per cow) $ Location to Perform Qurbani: (circle preferred country/region) Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, West Africa, East Africa Qurbani is in the Name of (optional): Make sure your Qurbani order reaches us on time! You can donate on our secure website or call us to order over the phone. Name Address City State ZIP Home Phone Card # VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX, DISC Expiration / Signature Mail checks payable to Hidaya Foundation, P.O. Box 5481, Santa Clara, CA or donate online at