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1 December 6, 2013 Safar 3, 1435 MCA NEWSLETTER Muslim Community Association of the San Francisco Bay Area Fajr Duhr Asr Maghrib Ishaa Jumua Jumua Effective 12/07 MCA 6:20 12:30 3:00 Sunset 8:00 12:15 1:30 Masjid An-noor 6:20 12:30 3:30 Sunset 7:00 12:15 1:30 Upcoming Events: Game Night December 10 see page 4 Averroes High School Open House December 13 see page 4 Battle of the Banter December 13 see page 3 Seminar on Immigration Reform and Your Rights December 15 see page 6 Abu Hurairah (RadhiAllahu anhu) reported: Messenger of Allah (Sallallaahu alaihi wasallam) said, Iman has sixty odd or seventy odd branches. The uppermost of all these is the Testimony of Faith: `La ilaha illallah (there is no true god except Allah) while the least of them is the removal of harmful object from the road. And shyness is a branch of Iman. [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] Allah subhanahu wa ta`la (exalted is He) has given Himself Names and attributes (siffat) so that we can know Him. What is most amazing and beautiful about Allah s Names is that through them, you can see how your Creator recognizes the needs of His creation. We all need sustenance; and He is al-razzaaq, The Provider. We all need love; and He is al-wadud, The Most Loving. We all need protection; and Allah is al-hafidh, The Guardian. What we need the most is the very thing of which Allah (swt) has an unlimited supply. And so sometimes we are put through things to know Allah (swt). Sometimes it is to open your eyes to your own flaws so that you can change. But whatever it is, if you realize that the answer to any problem is through Him, and that He suffices all your needs, then your relief is already at hand. Recently, I found myself to be very lost. And this was alarming because I used to be a person who had direction. I thought I knew where I was going and what I was doing. But things started to fall apart, internally. I wasn t sure anymore. And then I realized I had three choices to continue to do what I was doing without putting in any extra thought, to give up entirely, or to re-assess and re-orient. And because this feeling persisted for a while, I realized something else. I came to know Allah s attribute of Guidance. Sometimes this feeling of being lost can bring us closer to Allah. What is the meaning of this problem? Why are we stuck? Seeking the Guide Jinan Bastaki SuhaibWebb.com We need to feel as though we do not know where we are going, because that is when we start searching. And that is precisely when Allah (swt) shows you that He is The Guide (al-haadi), and how life changes when the Light of God is in it. Perhaps you started out something with a sense of purpose, but in your journey you were knocked off the path towards the greater goal. You need al-haadi. Maybe you are having some sort of mid-life crisis. You need al-haadi. And we cannot for one moment believe that there is no way out and no right path. Allah (swt) says in a hadith qudsi (record of the words of the Prophet, peace be upon him), O My servants, all of you are astray except for those I have guided, so seek guidance of Me and I shall guide you, (Muslim). As Allah (swt) gave Himself the attributes of Guidance and Light, how can we ever believe that we will be in darkness for too long? Say, for example, you are drowning in a pool. Who will you usually call out for? The lifeguard. The lifeguard is already there, watching out for people, and because that is his job, when you call out to him he ll jump in there to save you. Now Allah (swt) is over and above any analogy, but as Allah above any analogy, but as Allah (swt) gave Himself the attribute of guidance, telling you that He is THE Guide and He is THE Light of the heavens and the earth, then how can you be lost for too long? Especially if you seek Him. Are we saying that lifeguards do their job better than Allah (swt)? So what does it mean to go to Allah al-haadi? It means to take the first step of realizing that He has this attribute, and having the certainty that Allah (swt) will not turn a seeker away. Secondly, it means to ask Him. Make du`a (supplication), pray istikhara (the prayer for guidance) and talk to Him. Thirdly, it means to use the means around us. Re-assess your goals, seek people s advice and take the steps needed to try to find an answer. When we feel an internal instability, these steps may be hard, but Allah (swt) tells us And those who strive for Us We will surely guide them to Our ways [ ] (Qur an, 29:69). And so we have to strive. We have to search. It will be hard. And there will be moments of confusion. But the Prophet taught us: Know that victory comes with patience, relief with affliction, and ease with hardship, (Tirmidhi). One final action is that we cannot let Shaytan (the devil) make us lose hope and make us keep questioning ourselves. There is a point when confusion becomes wiswaas (whispers) a sort of paranoia from the Devil. Only when we realize that Allah (swt) is the ultimate Guide and we are seeking Him in the proper way, will we gain full trust in Him and know that He will not allow us to be led astray. So those who believe in Allah and hold fast to Him He will admit them to mercy from Himself and bounty and guide them to Himself on a straight path. (Qur an, 4:175) THE MCA Women's Committee would like to offer women's ONLY sessions with an Imam. Please take this survey: For any questions please faiza.javed@mcabayarea.org

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10 MCA YOUTH HALQAS NEED YOUR HELP! MCA Youth are looking for halaqa leaders to help run our weekly youth halaqas. We typically start halaqas in October but due to lack of volunteers we have not been able to get started. We are looking for both brothers and sisters to lead halaqas and with your help aim to start in December, inshallah. Ideal candidates will be at least college aged, good role models, and have a desire to work with our youth! For more information and inquiries please abdullah.mourad@mcabayarea.org. 10

GIS High School Vice-Principal Job Opening Minimum Requirements: Educational Leadership Credentials Minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in an Islamic school.

Must be self-motivated and able to respond quickly and effectively to changing priorities. Solid written, oral and presentation skills. Must be a proficient MS Office user.

11 GIS High School Vice-Principal Job Opening Minimum Requirements: Educational Leadership Credentials Minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in an Islamic school. High School Experience is a Plus. Prior experience in classroom teaching is a must. Ability to work with staff and students of different cultural backgrounds. Must be self-motivated and able to respond quickly and effectively to changing priorities. Solid written, oral and presentation skills. Must be a proficient MS Office user. Fluency in English, with Arabic being a plus. Must be eligible to work in the United States. Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check and drug test. GIS Offers: High competitive wages Health Insurance Discount on children s tuition Personal and Sick Days Off Paid National and Islamic Holidays Career Development Reimbursement For more information, please visit Please your resumes to jobs@granadaschool.org 11

12 FINANCIAL DEVELOPER JOB OPENING MCA BoT is inviting applications from individuals interested to work as a Financial Developer with the MCA. This person will be responsible the planning, implementation, managing donor information assuring accuracy of all data input, edits, and postings of contributions. He will work closely with the MCA boards and will manage communication for fundraising efforts including planned giving, annual giving and major giving campaigns for MCA. This individual will identify opportunities in partnership with community elders to leverage donor interests in supporting the creation or growth of the MCA campus. This individual will utilize the MCA donor contact database to prepare mailings, send donor statements, and to create reports and analysis for finance and marketing efforts. Preference will be given to candidates with excellent communication skills, prior experience in gift planning and/or fund development, proficiency of using fund raising software. For requirement and responsibilities, please contact bot@mcabayarea.org and hr@mcabayarea.org Granada Islamic School Employment Opportunities at Granada Islamic School for Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher Check Granada website for min qualifications for all positions: To apply submit an application form, resume and cover letter to Principal, Mrs. Nihad Mourad at nihadm@granadaschool.org. QURAN(QMC/MCA) * Year R ound After School Program* R egistration open For SUMMER PROGEAM 6 week program,4 days a week 10:00 am to 1:00pm Starting in june2014 & Pre-K Playgroups Starting spring 2014 QMC Office hrs:mon,tue,wed 3:30 to 6:30 Quran recitation, Memorization Islamic Studies 12

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