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1 2 RabiaThani, 1436 EWSLETTER January 23, 2015 NMuslim Community Association of the San Francisco Bay Area Effective 1/24 PRAYER TIMES MCA An-Noor TONIGHT Fajr Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Ishaa Juma Juma 6:30 12:40 3:30 Sunset 8:00 12:15 1:30 6:30 12:40 4:00 Sunset 7:00 12:15 1:30 UPCOMING EVENTS TONIGHT - Impact of Prophetic Life on Youth & Families - To be Bullied or To Bully Jan 30 - Granada Open House - Return to Greatness Article - Daily Sunnah Acts For Food p. 3 p. 6 HADITH Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: If Allah wants to do good to a person, He makes him comprehend the religion. I am just a distributor, but the grant is from Allah. (And remember) that this nation (true Muslims) will keep on following Allah s teachings strictly and they will not be harmed by any one going on a different path till Allah s order (Day of Judgment) is established. [Bukhari] Muslims arrived in Burma in the 9th century as traders or settlers, military personnel, and prisoners of war, refugees, and as victims of slavery. TO ADVERTISE WITH US, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: MCA, c/o Newsletter, P.O. Box 180, Santa Clara, CA newsletter@mcabayarea.org (408) X416

2 Become a MCA Member The current MCA constitution was last amended more than fifteen years ago. Our community has grown and has experienced a great deal of change over this period. It, therefore, became necessary to consider making changes to our constitution in order to match the changes in the community. A proposed constitution will up for a vote soon. Please sign up for MCA membership and participate in your organization. Sign up online at Proposed changes to the constitution include: Streamlining our decision making process by providing for improved coordination between the 2 boards Increased number of board members to handle the increased workload of a larger community Enabling sisters in the community in taking an active role in managing the affairs of the community, most positions of the boards have been opened to both genders Bringing about an increased focus on youth. A new position of Youth Secretary has been created. Increasing communications with the community. Two general body meetings per year have been mandated. Increasing membership and reduced confusion of start and end of the year, the membership year has been changed to be from 1st of Shawwal to the end of Ramadan. Membership dues can be paid for up to 5 years. Enabling all Hajis to participate, elections are to be held from tenth to the end of Muharram. And many other changes to reflect the current and future needs of the community. 2

3 Granada Islamic School 3003 Scott Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA Friday, January 30, :30-11:00 am Maryam Hall Tour our facility & classrooms Find out what makes our program unique Get info on financial aid options Program 8:30-9:00 Welcome & refreshments 9:00-9:45 Administration Presentation (MCA Maryam Hall) 10:00-10:30 Kindergarten Presentation (MCA Maryam Hall) 10:00-11:00 School Tours Individual consultation / financial aid info Did you know? Granada was established over 25 years ago Granada has been accredited by WASC since 1999 Granada students celebrate Islamic Holidays, pray Dhuhr every day and go to Jummah Prayer every Friday MCA WINTER SKI/SNOWBOARD TRIP January 31, 2015 Date: Jan 31, 2015 Ages: Boys & Girls 14+ Time: 4:30 A.M. 9:30 P.M. Prices: Adults (23-64) - $109 Teens (14-22) - $105 1 st timer package $145 Rentals, lessons, ski school Adults/Teens: Sign up for the MCA Winter Ski Trip to Sugar Bowl Resort in North Lake Tahoe! Price includes: Modern, luxury bus (2012 and newer) Continental breakfast All-day lift ticket Apres-ski snacks, drinks, and movies on the ride home. Contact Ahmed Adam at (408) text, or at aadam60@gmail.com Limited space available. First come, first served! 3

4 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. 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 4

5 Computer Valley Academy 1095 Dunford Way, Bldg. 400 Sunnyvale, CA Game Programming for Android Who: 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. What: Students will design and build a game for Android devices using MIT s App Inventor. When: Thursdays from 3:15 to 4:30 pm. Classes will begin March 5th. Classes will be held on: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19, 3/26, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14 Registration Deadline: Please register your child no later than February 28th. Game Programming with Scratch Who: 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. What: Students will design and build a game using Scratch Programming Language. When: Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:30 pm. Classes will begin February 3rd. Classes will be held on: 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 4/7, 4/14 Registration Deadline: Please register your child no later than January 31st. Story Animation with Scratch Who: 2nd grade students. What: Students will animate a story using Scratch Programming Language. When: Mondays from 3:15 to 4:30 pm. Classes will begin February 2nd. Classes will be held on: 2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20 Registration Deadline: Please register your child no later than January 31st. Instructor Profile: My name is Muniba Shaikh, and I am a software engineer as well as a parent at Silicon Valley Academy. I am passionate about teaching children new and exciting technologies like Java programming, Mobile Application development, and Scratch programming. Registration: * To register, please contact munibashaikh@logicureglobal.com. * Please register your child by the registration date mentioned for each program. Seats are limited. * There is a tuition fee of $125 for each program. 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 5

6 FEATURED ARTICLE Daily Sunnah Acts For Food On Cooling Food Before Consumption Darami relates from Asmaa radiallahu anha that when Tharid (a Arabian dish that the Beloved Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam liked) was brought, she d order that it be covered so that the steam may subside and would say I have heard from the Beloved Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam that by doing this barakah (blessing) is increased. From Haakim, Jaabir radiallahu anhu, and from Abu Daud Asmaa radiallahu anha relate that he sallallahu alayhe wasallam would say Let the food cool down because there is no barakah (blessing) in hot food. On Eating a Fallen Morsel In Tabarani Hadrat Ibn Abbas radiallahu anhuma reports that the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam prohibited us to blow in water and food (to cool it and one should rather wait for the food to naturally cool). In Sahih Muslim, Hadrat Jabir radiallahu anhu relates that the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam said Shaytan is ever present in all you attempt. At the time you eat, he is there too. Therefore, if a morsel falls down and something attaches to it, clean it off and eat it and do not leave it for Shaytan and when you have completed your meal, lick your fingers because one never knows which part of the meal contains the barakah. Ibn Maajah reports that the Mother of the Believers Hadrat Aisha radiallahu anha relates that the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam entered his home and found a piece of bread on the floor. He sallallahu alayhe wasallam picked it up, cleaned it and ate it then said O Aisha, honor good things because once this leaves a nation, it never returns. meaning that rizq (sustenance) does not return to a nation of ingrates. Tabarani reports from Hadrat Abdullah ibn Umm Haraam radiallahu anhu relates that the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam said Honor bread as it is from the barakaat (blessings) of the sky and the Earth. The one who eats the fallen food of the tablecloth (traditionally spread on the floor where people eat) will have his sins forgiven. 6 On Licking Fingers and the Plate In Muslim it is related from Ka ab ibn Maalik radiallahu anhu that the Prophet sallallahu alyhe wasallam would use three fingers while eating and would lick his blessed fingers prior to wiping his hand. In Sahih Muslim, Jaabir relates radiallahu anhu relates that the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam commanded us to lick our fingers and the plate and he sallallahu alayhe wasallam said that you do not know (or you never know) which part of the food contains the barakah. Related in Sahih Bukhari and Muslim Abdullah ibn Abbas radiallahu anhuma relates that the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam said that after eating do not wipe your hand until you lick it, or have somone else lick it (meaning have only the one who does not hold hatred for you lick it, such as students or mureeds spiritual aspirants of a Shaykh as they consider eating the leftovers of their teacher or Shaykh as a great honor and happiness). Imam Ahmed, Tirmidhi, and Ibn Maajah rahmatullahi alyhim report that Nabishah radiallahu anhu relates that the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam said that he who licks his plate will have it seek forgiveness for him. In Zarin s radiallahu anhu narration, the plate will say May Allah Most High free you from Jahannam (Hell) as you have saved me from Shaytan. On Using the Right Hand and Three Fingers In Sahih Muslim it is related from Ibn Umar radiallahu anhu that the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhe wa sallam said When eating eat with the right hand and when drinking drink with the right hand. In Sahih Muslim it is related from the same (companion) that the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wa sallam said None of you should eat nor drink with your left hand as it is Shaytan s way to eat and drink with the left hand. Ibn Majah reported from Abu Hurayra radiallahu anhu that the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wa sallam stated Eat with your right hand and drink with your right hand and take with your right hand and give with your right hand Continued on page 11

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11 Continued from page 6 because Shaytan eats with his left hand and drinks with his left hand and takes with his left hand and gives with his left hand. Hakim reported from Ibn Abbas radiallahu anhu that the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wa sallam said Eat with three fingers as it is the Sunnah (the way of the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wa sallam) and do not eat with five fingers as it is the way of the A arab (uncultivated bedouins). On Beginning with Bismillah and Barakah First a few ahadith (sayings of the Beloved Prophet of Allah sallallahu alayhe wasallam peace and blessing upon him and his family) on food. In Sahih Muslim, Hadrat Hudhayfa (radi-allahu anhu) relates that the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam stated that not reciting Bismillahir Rahman ir-rahim over food makes the food permissible for Shaytan to partake in. This means that if one does not recite Bismillahir Rahman ir- Raim prior to eating, Shaytan partakes in the meal. In Sahih Muslim, Hadrat Jabir (radi-allahu anhu) relates that the Blessed Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam said If a person enters his house and begins his meal by saying Bismillah, Shaytan tells his family you will not find here place to stay nor food to eat. And if he enters his house without Bismillah then he says you have found place to stay. Then, when such a person eats without Bismillah, Shaytan says you now have a place to stay and food to eat. In Sahih Bukhari and Muslim, Hadrat Umar ibn abi Salamah (radi-allahu anhu) relates I was a child when I was in the care of the Blessed Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam (this companion was under the guardianship of the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam and the son of the Mother of the Believers Umm Salamah) and during mealtime, I d eat from various parts of the dish, so the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam said Say Bismillah, eat with your right hand, and eat from that part of the plate which is closest to you. In Abu Daud, Tirmidhi, and Haakim A isha (radi Allahu anha) relates that the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam stated When one of you begins to eat, remember the Name of Allah, meaning say Bismillah and if you forget to say Bismillah in the beginning then say it as such Bismillahi awwalahu wa aakhirahu and in the traditions of Imam Ahmed, Ibn Maajah, Ibn Habbaan, and Bayhaqi, it is as such: Bismillahi fi awwalihi wa aakhirihi. Imam Ahmed, Abu Daud, Ibn Maajah, and Haakim mention it, and Wahshi ibn Harb (radi Allahu anhu) relates that the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam said Eat in a group, and recite Bismillah, for in these are Barakah (Barkat - blessing, grace, increase, a lot with a little). Ibn Majah relates that the people asked O Messenger of Allah, we eat yet are not satiated. The Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam replied Perhaps you eat separately. They said Yes. He said Eat your meals together and recite Bismillah, therein is Barakah. In the Sharah Sunnah Abu Ayyub radi-allahu anhu narrates that we were in the blessed presence of the Messenger of Allah sallallahu alayhe wasallam and at the beginning of the meal there was abundance of barakah the likes of which we had never seen before, but towards the end there was an absence of such. So we asked the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam, O Rasul Allah! What was the cause of this change. He sallallahu alayhe wasallam responded We all began the meal with the recitation of Bismillah, then a person joined in without doing so such that Shaytan joined in the meal with him. Abu Daud relates from Hadrat Umayyah ibn Maghsha radi- Allahu anhu who says A person was eating without having said Bismillah and had almost completed the meal, but on lifting the last morsel recited Bismillahi awwalahu wa aakhirahu. The Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam smiled and said Shaytan was eating along with him and when the person remembered the name of Allah he threw up whatever he head eaten and this may also mean that the barakah that had dissipated returned. Ibn Asakir mentions that Hadrat Uqbah ibn Amir radi-allahu anhu relates that the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam said The food on which the Name of Allah is not mentioned is (a cause of) disease and is devoid of barakah and its atonement, if the tablecloth (the sheet that is spread out to place the dish or dishes of food on the floor) has not been lifted, is to read Bismillah and eat something from it, and if already lifted, to read Bismillah and lick your fingers. Daylami mentions that Anas radi-allahu anhu relates that the Prophet sallallahu alayhe wasallam said If any of you eats or drinks you should say Bismillahi wa billahil-ladhi laa yadurru ma a ismihi shay-un fil ardi wa laa fis-samaa-i ya Hayyu ya Qayyumu and with this you will never get sick even if the food contains poison. Original Source: 11

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