Prayer MCA An-Noor Fajr Dhuhr 12:30 pm Asr Hajj Workshop 2 Arabic and Islamic Sciences Courses 5:50 am 5:50 am At A Glance Life and Legacy of Prophet Muhammad 12:30 pm 3:15 pm 3:45 pm Maghrib Sunset Sunset Isha Jumaah Muslim Community Association, c/o Newsletter, P.O. Box 180, Santa Clara, CA 95052 newsletter@mcabayarea.org - www.mcabayarea.org Starting Sat 11/08/08 8:00 pm 7:30 pm 12:15 & 1:30 pm 1:20 pm 3 Poles of Light 5 Health and Fitness 6 Weekly Reminder If you would count up the favors of Allah, never would you be able to number them: for Allah is oft-forgiving, most merciful. And Allah does know what you conceal, and what you reveal. 16:18-19 4 November 7th, 2008 Dhul-Qida 9th, 1429 November Youth Forum Politics? Why Should I Care? Come learn why at the Youth Forum! Come ready to learn and share your thoughts about what happened at the elections and how it impacts YOU. Br. Hanif Nadan will lead an interactive discussion. Who: High School Students Where: MCA Game Room When: TONIGHT!! 7pm-9pm Snacks will be served! MCA Youth Forums are held the first Friday of every month. Youth Forums are dedicated toward addressing the issues and concerns of high school aged Muslim youth. For more information, comments, or suggestions contact Faten at fkhijazi@gmail.com. Islamic Circle of North America Bay Area Chapter Presents Tafseer of Surah al-kahf by Maulana Yusuf Islahi Renowned scholar, orator and writer (Lectures will be in Urdu - Translation available) after Salat al-isha (8:00 pm) Sunday, November 9, 2008 At MCA Organized by Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), Bay Area Chapter (408) 313-8792 info@icnabay.us Co-sponsored by MCA Dawah MCA Dawah Presents Hajj Workshop 2 with Imam Tahir Anwar Date: Saturday, November 15th, 2008 Time: 4 8 PM Location: Gym Fee: $10 - At the door registration available (No one will be turned away for lack of funds) For more information, please contact mabruka.abudra@mcabayarea.org Medical Clinic Dr. Sayema Saifullah, Family Physician will see patients on 8 th of November from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Walk-ins are accepted. To make an appointment please call 408-727-7277 ext 411 or Email: medicalclinic@mcabayarea.org Turn the page for more upcoming events, including tomorrow s The Life and Legacy of Prophet Muhammad 1
MCA Dawah Presents Reviving the Sunnah: Let's Fast, Make the Sunnah Last! Join Us for Our Monthly Iftar and Make Sure You Fast With Brother Munir Iqtish Thursday, November 13th, 2008, Maghrib Location: MCA Banquet Hall For more information, contact mabruka.abudra@mcabayarea.org Looking to get involved? The MCA is seeking a Legal Clinic Coordinator volunteer for our popular legal clinic. You don't have to be a lawyer to help with this invaluable service. Please contact mohammad.nadeem@mcabayarea.org. We Want to Hear From You! Would you like to express an opinion in the newsletter, in an editorial or a letter to the editor? We welcome your ideas. Please email them to newsletter@mcabayarea.org 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 408-727-7277 ext. 460 or email 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. MCA Legal Clinic Free 20-minute consultation sessions with qualified attorneys. Available the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the Month, from 10am to 12noon. Hosted by the MCA and the Pro Bono Project's "Lawyers in the Library" Program. Address: 3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara CA 95054 To schedule an appointment email: legalclinic@mcabayarea.org or call: (408) 727-7277 x470 Jobs & Housing Board The MCA has launched an online forum where community members can post Employment & Housing related opportunities/enquires on our website. We encourage you to use this resource to network with the community. Visit our website at: www.mcabayarea.org and click on Forums Saturday Weekend Islamic School Teachers Wanted MCA is expanding Weekend Islamic School program to run on Saturday because of a large waiting list for the Sunday program. We are looking for volunteer teachers can teach basic Islamic Studies, reading Quran and Arabic. We are looking for people who want to: *Work for the pleasure of Allah SWT *Pass on their knowledge to others *Instill Islamic values in the next generation If you are looking for the same then this is the place to be! Please contact us by email at saturdaywis@mcabayarea.org. We are collecting information about Muslims who live and work around Los Gatos to determine if a Masjid is needed. The ideal area for the Masjid will be around Highway 85 and highway 17. Please send an email to Chakib Khemici ck6@rocketmail.com or sign up to losgatosmesjed@yahoogroups.com MCA Islamic Family Counseling Services With br. Kamal Shaarawy Sundays, 9AM to 9PM, by phone Confidential. Safe. Effective. Islamic Family & Marital Counseling Pre-Marital Training (for prospective couples) Dealing with and overcoming depression Youth counseling and personal coaching Book your appointment online: www.mcabayarea.org/counseling Khutbah Committee Announcement Send your feedback to khutbah@mcabayarea.org Speakers/Khateebs for Friday November 14th, 2008 MCA at 12:15pm: Br. Abdul Malik Ali MCA at 1:30pm: Dr. Irfan Sadaat Masjid An-Noor at 1:20pm: Br. Abdul Rehman Marker 2
Invite your friends & neighbors to The Life & Legacy of Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings be upon him) Ever wondered who is Muhammad and why Muslims are so passionate about him? How do Muslims living in the 21st century America relate to a man who came 1400 years ago? How is he relevant in today's world with endless issues facing our lives? Why did God say that he was a mercy for humanity? Come and learn about the life of the beloved prophet of Islam, Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Understand his struggles, sacrifices, and how he dealt with his family, society, friends & even enemies. Most of all be inspired by the greatness of his noble character. Speaker: Sheikh Alaeddin AlBakri When: Saturday, November 8 th, 2008 2pm-4pm Venue: MCA Board Room The Inside Islam classes are free but registration is required. Please RSVP to dian.alyan@mcabayarea.org or call 408-727-7277 ext 402 to confirm your attendance. Women s Halaqa Subjects taught: Word to word translation, Tafseer, Tajweed, Duas, Other subjects will be added as class progresses Classes in English: Mondays at 10:30am AND Saturdays @ 4:00pm Classes in Urdu: Wednesdays @ 10:30am AND Sundays @ 9:00am Location: MCA Womens prayer hall - English Classes MCA Mothers Room - Urdu Classes Contact: alhuda.sfb@gmail.com Sponsored by Al Huda Institute and the MCA Women s Committee Weekend Islamic School Teachers Wanted Do you want to work for the pleasure of Allah SWT? Do you want pass on your knowledge to others? Do you want to instill Islamic values in the next generation?this is the place to be. MCA Weekend Islamic School (a.k.a. Sunday School) is 100% volunteer run. The curriculum is well structured with week-by-week lesson plan. Please contact us by email at wis@mcabayarea.org as soon as possible for placement on Saturday or Sunday. 3
Fall Session 2008 October 6 - December 21, 2008 @ MCA ARABIC & ISLAMIC SCIENCES COURSES With Sh. Jamaal Zarabozo Islam and Contemporary Controversies I In the first session, the following topics are first to be discussed (Allah willing): human rights, the law of apostasy, the cartoon controversy, etc. Saturdays 7:00-7:55pm Fee: $130 Commentary on Fiqh al-sunnah Explanation of the well-known book available in English and Arabic, covering the basic material and then highlighting most interesting topics. Text: Fiqh al-sunnah by al-sayyid Sabiq Mondays 7:00-7:55pm Fee: $130 Purification of the Soul II Discussion of the path of purification of the soul and means that helps one along that path. Text: Purification of the Soul by Jamaal Zarabozo Tuesdays 7:00-7:55pm Fee: $130 Arabic 1b Prerequisite: Arabic 1a Sundays 3:00-4:20pm (until the daylight savings time change, when it will move slightly later for a time and then back to its original time) Fee: $155 Arabic 1a: Introduction to Arabic Grammar Prerequisite: Knowledge of the Arabic script Text: Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I Saturdays 5:00-6:50pm Fee: $175 The Preservation of the Sunnah Discussion of how the sunnah and hadith were preserved, starting from the earliest years. Sundays 5:00-6:00pm (some adjustment after time change) Fee: $130 Register @ www.jamaalzarabozo.com 4
MCA Youth Committee Contact: youth@mcabayarea.org ; 408-727-7277 ext 444. Halaqa Leaders Contact: youthhalaqa@mcabayareaorg Poles of light, by Yusuf Poles of light on the masjid floor Another world through an open door I m alive and this is now my faith For the first time Maybe I can relate Bowing down as I touch my knees Thinking about who s there to see Deep inside I feel my soul on fire To serve is my one desire Close together in the front row I remember how the foreign words would flow Tune my ears into another tongue How could people ever think its wrong Daylight comes as I know I it would On my knees praying like I knew I would do anything of thats asked If I thought this breath was to be my last. MCA Youth Halaqa Announcement: All Halaqas except High schoolers meet THIS Friday. High school girls and boys will be attending the youth Forum Inshallah. November Youth Forum Politics? Why Should I Care? Come learn why at the Youth Forum! Come ready to learn and share your thoughts about what happened at the elections and how it impacts YOU. Br. Hanif Nadan will lead an interactive discussion. Who: High School Students Where: MCA Game Room When: Friday November 7, 2008 7pm-9pm Snacks will be served! MCA Youth Forums are held the first Friday of every month. Youth Forums are dedicated toward addressing the issues and concerns of high school aged Muslim youth. Halaqa Information 2008 2009 Halaqa Location Time Girls 3rd Grade GIS room 14 7:00 8:30 Girls 4th Grade GIS Room 11 7:00 8:30 Girls 5th Grade GIS Room 12 7:00 8:30 Girls 6th Grade GIS Room 16 7:30 8:30 Girls 7th & 8th Grade GIS Room 15 7:00 9:00 Girls High School GameRoom 7:00 8:30 Boys 3rd Grade GIS Room 1 7:00 8:00 Boys 4th Grade GIS Room 8 7:00 8:00 Boys 5th Grade GIS Room 2 7:00 8:00 Boys 6th Grade GIS Room 4 7:00 8:00 Boys 7th Grade GIS Room 6 7:00 8:00 Boys 8th Grade GIS Room 3 7:00 8:00 Boys High School Gym 7:00 8:00 5
MCA Women s Committee contact: Houda.Myal@mcabayarea.org; For sisters page info, email sisterspage@gmail.com To subscribe to the sisters email group, go to http://www.mcabayarea.org/sisters-email-discussion-group.aspx HEALTHY VEGETABLE COMBINATIONS Power Couples: If these plants could talk, they'd say, "You complete me" One at a time is no way to get your vegetables, especially when research shows that certain plants pony up more vitamins and minerals when devoured together than they do separately. Here are four disease-fighting food pairs that add up to more than the sum of their parts. For WH's tips on the best vegetable, see "Veggie Madness," and for healthy recipes, check out the Healthy Eating page. Endive and edamame A study published in Nutrition Research found that a substance called inulin in chicory-root plants helps improve calcium absorption. So when you combine endive, the leaf of the chicory plant, with a calcium-rich food like edamame -- 1 cup provides 10 percent of your recommended daily allowance (RDA) -- you're building bone by the bite. Perfect pairing: Top an endive salad with edamame and coat with a citrus vinaigrette (mix together 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons orange juice, 1 tablespoon chopped scallions, and a dash of freshly ground black pepper). Broccoli and tomatoes This classic Italian duo is as good for your body as Dolce & Gabbana is bad for your wallet. Piling both on your fork seems to slow or prevent prostate tumors in rats, according to a study at the University of Illinois at Urbana. Okay, so we don't have prostates (and we're not rats), but researchers think the twosome may offer women the same protection against ovarian cancer. Perfect pairing: Toss ½ cup whole-wheat penne with 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1cup diced tomatoes, and 1cup steamed broccoli florets, plus salt and pepper to taste. Or simply add broccoli florets to chunky marinara sauce. Kidney beans and green peppers If you're cutting down on red meat, you may be turning to legumes like kidney beans to keep your iron stores pumped. Problem is, only 2 to 20 percent of iron from plant sources (called nonheme iron) actually gets past your gut and into your bloodstream. The vitamin C in green bell peppers forces your body to take in more of the mineral, increasing absorption sixfold. Ask your Fiqh Questions FRIDAY, November 7 And every First Friday of the Month Women s Prayer Hall after the 2nd jumuah salat For more info, email Houda.Myal@mcabayarea.org Guacamole Autentico Ingredients 4 ripe avocados, peeled, seeded 1 tsp ground cumin 1 ripe, medium Roma tomato, seeded, diced ½ Cup minced sweet white onion 2 serrano chilies, seeded, minced ¼ Cup chopped cilantro leaves 4 Tbsp fresh lime juice Hot pepper sauce, sea salt, white pepper to taste Instructions Cut avocado in large chunks and mash coarsely in large bowl with a fork. Add remaining ingredients and blend gently - leaving some small chunks is fine. Taste and adjust seasoning with more pepper sauce, salt and pepper if desired. Write for the sisters page!!!! Email stories, recipes, poems to sisterspage@gmail.com Salsa and guacamole Never decide between these dynamic dips again -- have both! A study at Ohio State University showed that people soaked up over four times more lycopenean -- an antioxidant known to protect against cancer -- when they ate salsa with fresh avocado. Researchers believe that the healthy monounsaturated fats pick up the lycopene in your stomach and distribute it throughout your body. Perfect pairing: Eat 2 heaping tablespoons of both with a dozen baked tortilla chips. Perfect pairing: For a quick dinner, add ½ cup chopped green peppers to a can of vegetarian chili with beans. Last updated: June 3, 2008 Issue date: May 2007 You can find this article online at: www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/healthy-vegetablecombinations 6
Coins for Change MCA Orphan Sponsorship Program Meet a recipient T his is M ihret. She lives in Ethiopia and is 5 years old. M ihret lives with her mother and sister. Her father died from illness when M ihret was just six months old. M ihret s mother works as a laborer to feed the family. Both M ihret and her sister go to school. M ihret is ill with TB and needs a lot of treatment. The house has no electricity and they have to buy water from the neighbors. Please help us to support children in need like M ihret and the other eight children currently sponsored through the MCA Orphan Sponsorship Program. Increase your support and make regular donations through the Coin house collecting station located at entrance no. 5 (Outside the MCA Boardroom).... M ake a world of change in a child s life. M ake a donation today. Next week meet another recipient of the program Coins4Change@mcabayarea.org Courtesy; ISLAMIC RELIEF ORG. Federal tax ID # is: 31-1267559 Direct Deposit Donation Form Enroll in MCA s monthly auto deduction drive and invest in your community. For your convenience MCA has made arrangements for you to send your contribution through an Electronic Debit Transfer directly to the Masjid Direct Deposit Account. Please sign the EDT form and indicate what you would like to contribute. No amount is insignificant; everyone should participate to help maintain our institution. Please note that these donations are tax deductible. Please Cut out and drop form in any of the MCA cones or mail to MCA. For Direct bank account withdrawals please provide your ABA number (which consists of 9 digits) and your bank account number. 1) Donor s Information First Name Middle Initial Last Name 2) Donor s Address: 3) Telephone Number: 4) ABA Number 5) Bank Account number 6) For Credit Card Donors: Please provide the credit card information Visa Master Card America Express Exp. Date 7) Amount: $25 $50 $100 Other $. 8) Monthly One Time 9) Please make sure to mark your intention from the following: Activities, Operations and Services Maintenance Signature Date 7
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