26 Rajab, 1436 EWSLETTER May 15, 2015 NMuslim Community Association of the San Francisco Bay Area Effective 5/16 Fajr Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Ishaa Juma Juma Juma PRAYER TIMES MCA 5:10 1:30 5:45 Sunset 9:50 12:15 1:30 2:30 An-Noor 5:10 1:30 6:30 Sunset 9:50 12:15 1:30 TONIGHT UPCOMING EVENTS TONIGHT - From Farm to Fork May 16 - Clarity amidst confusion May 22 - Monthly Sisters Talk Kids Corner HADITH p. 3 p. 7 p. 10 Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: Four are the qualities which, when found in a person, make him a sheer hypocrite, and one who possesses one of them, possesses one characteristic of hypocrisy until he abandons it. These are: When he is entrusted with something, he betrays trust; when he speaks, he lies; when he promises, he acts treacherously; and when he argues, he behaves in a very imprudent, insulting manner [Bukhari] The MCA Constitution Committee and over 10% of the members of MCA have petitioned to hold a vote on an updated MCA Constitution. A previous vote on the draft constitution received 76% YEA votes, however the required quorum was not met. This draft constitution maintains that President of the MCA shall be male, while the rest of the board members can be male or female. The MCA Executive Committee has resolved that balloting can commence up to 48 hours prior to the formal physical assembly of the General Body meeting to facilitate a conclusive yea or nay vote on the draft constitution. Based on this interpretation: A General Body Meeting will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 8:30 pm Balloting to vote yea or nay for the draft constitution will be conducted as follows: o Friday, May 15, 2015-11:30 am to 4:00 pm (Jumuah, GIS dismissal) MCA Khadijah Banquet Hall - 11:30 am to 2:00 pm (Jumuah) Masjid An-Noor - 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm (Maghrib to Isha) MCA Khadijah Banquet Hall - 8:00 pm to 10:30 pm (Maghrib to Isha) Masjid An-Noor o Saturday, May 16, 2015-5:20 am to 6:00 am MCA Lobby - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (Dhuhr) MCA Khadijah Banquet Hall - 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm General Body Meeting, MCA Khadijah Banquet Hall The proposed constitution is located at http://www.mcabayarea.org/about-us/constitution (Home > About Us > Constitution). Printed copy will be available at the MCA Facility Manager s office. The constitution can only be changed by a two-thirds vote of the members present, providing the affirmative vote constitutes at least one-third of the membership. MCA boards request that every member of the association should participate in this vote. To be eligible to vote one needs to be a member of MCA a minimum of 60 days prior to the voting. TO ADVERTISE WITH US, VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.mcabayarea.org/newsletter MCA, c/o Newsletter, P.O. Box 180, Santa Clara, CA 95052 newsletter@mcabayarea.org www.mcabayarea.org (408) 727-7277 X416
MCA womens committee presents What is in the Quran? Is it about ME? JOIN us for an Extraordinary journey From Beginning to End of the Quran with STORIES, LESSONS, GUIDANCE AND DUA May 26 - June 12 Monday to Friday 11:00am - 1:30pm Fridays 10:00am - 12:00pm June 15 - July 3 2:00pm - 4:00pm Fridays 2:20pm - 4:30pm No need for registration, drop-ins are welcome Open for all Sisters MCA Women s Prayer Hall, Mother s Room & Friday s at Fatimah Hall Parallel sessions in English & Urdu Babysitting will be provided Parallel session for kids ages 5 and up. Quran & art activities on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting June 16. For more information email us at sisters4quran@gmail.com 2
QURAN(QMC) Registration open Quran reading and memorization for children 3 yrs. and up and for sisters Flexible timings Office hours: Mon to thur 3:30 to 6:30 pm Qmc office is located across from babysitting room Office hours: Mon to thus 3:30 to 6:30 pm Qmc office is located across from babysitting room QMC Mission Statement: Provide quality education to Muslim community in science of Taj weed with emphasis on character building based in the teachings of Quran and Sunnah 3
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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 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 OPEN ENROLLMENT THROUGHOUT THE YEAR! Location: MCA NEW Building 3033 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054 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) 204-5122 Email: complus.data@gmail.com 7
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KIDS CORNER The Night Journey to the Heavens Do you ever remember riding a roller coaster, and feel as if you were flying? Now imagine what it would feel like if the roller coaster was actually a flying, winged horse-like-animal? Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) actually experienced it. Many, many moons ago, it was the 27th night of Rajab, 10 years after nubuwwah, when Angel Jibreel visited Rasulallah (SAW) in the middle of the night. Rasulallah (SAW) realized that it must be a very important message for him. When he got up and looked around, he set his eyes on an animal that was between a horse and a mule but it had wings! Yes, it had wings, its name was Buraq. Rasulallah (SAW) mounted Buraq and accompanied by Angel Jibreel, leaped into the night sky. In a blink of an eye, they had reached Jerusalem. Rasulallah (SAW) prayed two rakats inside Masjid-Al-Aqsa. When he had finished, Angel Jibreel presented to Rasulallah (SAW) two bowls; one filled with milk, and the other filled with wine. Naturally, Rasulallah (SAW) chose the bowl filled with milk. Angel Jibreel said, You have preferred nature. Had you picked up the wine bowl your people would have gone astray. Let s pray to Allah (SWT) to protect us from going astray. Ameen. After that, Rasulallah (SAW) once again climbed Buraq and began the second journey, this time to the Heavens. Now is a better time to introduce these words: Isra and Miraj. The first journey from Makkah to Jerusalem is known as Isra, and means to travel by night. Mi`raj is the second journey where Rasulallah (S) ascended to the Heavens. Continued next week. Stay tuned Do You Know These Words? (SAW) Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam - The arabic words for Peace be upon him Rajab The seventh month on the Lunar Islamic Calendar Nubuwwah The time our prophet received prophethood Jibreel The name of the angel who brought the verses of Allah to all the Prophets also known in english as Archangel Gabriel Rasulallah The arabic word for the Messenger of Allah Buraq The name of the animal that carried Rasulallah to Jerusalem and the Heavens Masjid-Al-Aqsa One of the three holy masjids, and located in Jerusalem Rakats It is a unit of prayer, each containing Standing, Ruku, Sitting, and Prostrating for example Maghrib prayer has three rakats Fatima, Maryam, and Aisha 10
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Clean Drinking Water A Companion of Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), Sa d ibn Ubadah, asked the Messenger of Allah (PBUH), Umm Sa d has died; what form of Charity (Sadaqah) is best? He (PBUH) replied: Water (is best). He dug a well and said: It is for Umm Sa d. (Abu-Dawood #1677) Living in the developed world, we have so many blessings we don t always realize - one of those being easy access to clean water. Meanwhile, over a billion people world-wide have inadequate access to clean water, most of whom have no choice but to travel miles to stagnant and dirty water sources that hold disease causing bacteria, just for survival. Because of this, water-borne diseases are rampant in economically depressed areas throughout the world. Water Hand Pumps Donating for the installation of water wells is a sadaqah jaria (or continuous charity), where one may receive rewards for as long as people and wildlife are benefiting from the clean water. You can install hand pumps on behalf of yourself, or on behalf of others including deceased loved one. Hidaya installs water hand pumps in poor areas where the water table is shallow (130 ft or less). The average cost of installing a hand pump, along with maintenance of the hand pump for 5 years is approximately $300. Delivery with Water Tanker Some cities with dense populations lack adequate fresh water because municipalities which should be supplying them are failing due to decaying infrastructure and rising population. For such instances, Hidaya has started delivering water to the masses via water tanker which is filled with fresh water from our own wells. Just $10 can sponsor a round of water from a 1,200 gallon tanker to benefit hundreds of people. Donate for clean drinking water, make life easier for people in need and receive lasting rewards. Hidaya Foundation 408.244.3282 www.hidaya.org mail@hidaya.org