In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Rabi I/Rabi II 1438 December/January 2016/2017 Volume 23 Issue 10 MCWS Shura Board Election Results The Election Committee has announced the final results on Dec 11th 2016 at Isha inside MCWS. The elected board of directors are Asif Hussain, Maajed Huq, Imran Jalal and Khalid Waqhar. May ALLAH (SWT) accept them and give them strength and guidance to serve and lead the community for the greater good. May HE (SWT) protect our community and keep us united to serve HIS swt message. Middle Sunnah Saturday Program December 3 June 24th 12-2pm MCWS GYM/CLASSROOMS COST: $100 Multiple students discount SEATS: 25 CONTACT: Osama Odeh youthdirector@mcws.org 248-252-6482 Middle School Sunnah Saturday is a religious development program for Middle School age youth that helps inspire in them a love for Islam as they grow up in our ever-changing world. The program is taught by Br. Osama Odeh, and seeks to inspire students to live a life aligned with Islamic values and principles. The program will teach lessons primarily JZK to all our committee members, volunteers and through story telling and conversation, and at the same time observers for their support and duas with the election allow youth to connect with other Middle School Muslims in process. the community. Youth will also be allowed to play supervised team sports from week to week. If you have any questions, please email Election Committee Members at elections@mcws.org If you d like to sign up, but have extenuating circumstances, Muthahir Jamali (Lead Coordinator) See page 10 for please schedule. bring your son on the first day and speak with Br. Osama Odeh. Furthermore! A free trial is available if your son is interested but would like to give it a shot first.
MCWS Board President Haaris Ahmad (734) 652-0345 Vice President Syed Arif (313) 805-2351 Secretary Maajed Huq (248) 417-8055 Treasurer Rizwan Baig (419)290-6785 IMAM MCWS Sh./Dr. Ali Suleiman Ali (313) 366-6800 Sh. Hasan Ahmad Sheikh (734) 386-0744 Youth Director Osama Odeh (248) 252-6482 Jumana Abusalah McwsGirlsYD@gmail.com Shura Members Sr. Anila Baig (248) 349-5016 Jawad Anwar (734)674-7767 Khalid Waqhar (734) 578-3979 Abdullah Haydar (734) 981-4839 Sr. Hasina Abdu (734) 674-5827 MCWS Committees 2016 Finance/Fundraising: Rizwan Baig Membership: Syed Arif Administration: Haaris Ahmad General Programs: Harris Ahmad Youth Programs: Anila Baig Joint Secetariat: Khalid Waqhar/Maajed Huq Public Relations/Outreach: Hasina Abdu Masjid/Facility: Khalid Waqhar Sunday School: Jawad Anwar Communication/Tech: Abdullah Haydar MCWS Trustees Dr. Jabir Baig (313) 300-3143 M. Saleem Qureshi (313) 598-8607 Dr. Tariq Abbasi (248) 626-7694 Dr. Mohamed Sayeed Siddique (248) 470-0421 Hamid Balbale (734) 578-4024 MCWS Newsletter Communication Committee Committee Chair & Editor-in-Chief, Maajed Huq (248) 417-8055 Advertisement Design & Layout Section Editor Rizwan Ateequi, mcwsads@yahoo.com (734) 459-7228 Community News, Education & Program Section Editor Adnan Latif (734) 737-9676 Editorial Advisory Board Sheikh Ali Suleiman Ali Subscription: Free (734)467-7704 (MCWS office) Submit request for new subscription and address changes to M. Huq at mcws.news@gmail.com Advertisement Contact: Sales & Marketing Jamil Ahmad (734) 495-1575 Advertisement Rates 1/4 Page: $ 50 / issue, 1/2 Page: $ 100 / issue, Full Page: $ 200 / issue Make check payable to MCWS and mail to: Jamil Ahmad, 47049 Sherstone Dr.,Canton, MI 48188 Please contact Jamil Ahmed for a quotation. MCWS newsletter is published monthly by MCWS organization. The opinions expressed in this newsletter are solely those of the authors. Sh. Ali Suleiman Ali MFS Office: (313) 366-6800 (9a-5p Mon-Fri) MCWS Office: Monday-Wednesday 5pm-8pm Thursdays 10am-3pm & between Maghrib and Isha Saturdays & Sundays 11am to 4pm Please make an appointment before coming. Check his full schedule on the web. For more info go to: www.mcws.org/imam Page 2 of 16
Sh. Hasan Upcoming Classes Sunday Dec. 18 High School Halaqa (Sundays after Asr in the Masjid) These sessions are an opportunity for like minded students to come together to voice their thoughts in a productive manner while covering basic 101 Fiqh re:taharah and day to day living. Page 3 of 16
MCWS Hosting Candidate Forum Town Hall In the wake of the recent elections our community felt the need to reaffirm that Canton is a safe and inclusive place for all. As such we invited several Canton Township elected representatives to come to an MCWS town hall to discuss our Community's concerns and how to get involved in the activities of Canton Township. The majority of the Canton Township Trustees (Sommer Foster, Anne-Marie Graham-Hudak, John Anthony) attended as did a Canton Library Board representative (Don Turner) and the Canton Township Supervisor (Pat Williams), Treasurer (Dian Slavens), and Clerk (Mike Siegrist). The Plymouth-Canton School Board Chair, Kim Crouch was also present. The general message from most of the representatives was that they understood our community s concerns and many shared their own personal concerns as well but they re-affirmed that, as a Canton community, we would all stand together to keep Canton a welcoming place for all. There was discussion regarding follow-up with the MCWS Board and the Canton executive team to engage in more specific possibilities for involvement. A suggestion to have Canton Trustee office hours at MCWS periodically was accepted positively by the Trustees. Finally some community members challenged the representatives to take their own initiative to engage and involve our community in the general activities of the Township. We have truly been blessed by Allah to be located in a community that values our contributions and the diversity that we bring. In order to build upon this blessing, we should continue to be involved in our library, our schools, and many other volunteer opportunities that may arise. We pray that Allah allows us to be a benefit to those around us in all times. Page 4 of 16
The Storytellers V: Our Community! By: Iffa Kazi On Friday, December 2, the congregants of MCWS gathered to share in a dynamic stimulating night of intergenerational storytelling on what community means to them. Featuring 10 storytellers whose anecdotes ranged from the journey that lead them to joining the fabulous community that is MCWS, to what it was like to develop a tasty treat that is halal, to the role of grandmothers in life, all the way to the official backstory of what really happened when 400 pieces of chicken were lost in the MCWS Kitchen. The warmth and engagement from the community was evident as the audience silently contributed quick funny one-liner tweets that were read throughout the program. The winner for the evening was the fabulous Eamann Al-Azem, who has earned hall of fame status, securing her 3rd win in the series. There are rumors circulating that she was offered Hamilton tickets after reaching this MVP status but my sources were unable to confirm nor deny on if organizers of the event would be honoring the request. When asked, the organizers refused to give a comment and mumbled something on the topic of maybe cookies would be given instead. There are talks of Storytellers VI being scheduled early 2017 but official dates have not been released yet. Stay tuned for more information. Page 5 of 16
MCWS ADULT CLASSES (No Registration Needed) Daily Hadith Sheikh Ali Suleiman Ali Monday-Friday, after Fajr Weekly Khatira Weekend Tafseer-ul-Qur an A Community Member (Contact Br. Ajaz Hizkil for more info) Sheikh Ali Suleiman Ali Mondays after Maghrib in Summer and after Isha in Winter Saturdays & Sundays, after Fajr & Sundays after Dhuhr First Week MCWS FRIDAY KHUTBAH (TENTATIVE) SCHEDULE 2016 (Check mcws.org for latest info) Sh. Ali Suleiman Ali Br. Abdul Rahman/Br. Abdullah Waheed/ Sh. Abdul Karim Yahya Second Week Br. Harun Malik Sh. Hasan Ahmad Sheikh Third Week Br. Osama Odeh Sh. Ali Suleiman Ali Fourth Week Guest Speaker Sh. Hasan Ahmad Sheikh *Fifth Week Br. Saleem Khalid Dr. Hikmat Kabbani Page 6 of 16
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6116 Canton Center Rd. Canton, MI 48187 (734) 738-1167 (734) 738-1168 Bakery: (734) 667-4308 Tue-Sat 10 am-7 pm, Sun 10am-6pm Middle Eastern, Indian, Pakistani, Albanian GROCERIES Fruit & Vegetables 41700 W. Six Mile Road, Ste. 101 Northville, Michigan 48168 (248) 380-0000 x 3203 TARIQ HAFEEZ has joined Fausone Bohn LLP. Serving clients throughout the metro Detroit area. www.fb-firm.com thafeez@fb-firm.com HEALTH CARE LAW HEALTH CARE FRAUD DEFENSE DIVORCE/FAMILY LAW BUSINESS LAW CRIMINAL PROFESSIONAL LICENSE DEFENSE WILLS & TRUSTS/PROBATE REAL ESTATE LAW Support MCWS DONATE GENEROUSLY BY CREDIT/DEBIT CARD SWIPE THE CARD ENTER THE AMOUNT TAKE THE RECEIPT JAZAK ALLAH KHAIR Located In Men's Prayer Area next to donation boxes. Page 10 of 16
Zabiha Halal, Halal Meat & Chicken, Deli Fresh Lamb & Goat, Spices, Grocery, Sweets and many more. 1735 S Haggerty Rd Canton, MI 48188 (734) 397-1900 Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-9pm Saturday-Sunday 9:30am-9pm www.greenolive.us Email: sales@greenolive.us Page 11 of 16
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ABDU MARKET Zabiha Halal Meat Market OPEN: 7 DAYS A WEEK 10AM-9PM 42468 Cherry Hill Rd Canton, MI 48187 We carry top quality Beef, Lamb, and Goat. New Crescent Patient Special & Amish for poultry MCWS items. Members Pakistani / Indian / Arabic groceries / spices / sweets / Breads and fresh produces Tel: 734-335-7308 or 734-335-7519 When you buy or sell properties, you need an expert realtor who is capable of providing customize services and also has ability to negotiate on your behalf. Please contact your neighborhood realtor. Page 13 of 16
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29707 West Ten Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48336 (248) 426 7360, www.tawheedcenter.org 1st: 1:45 PM, 2nd: 3:15 PM Muslim Community Association of Ann Arbor 2301 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 665-6772, http://www.mca-aa.org/ 1st: 12:00 PM, 2nd: 1:30 PM Unity Center of Bloomfield Hills 1830 West Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 (248) 857-9200, http://www.muslimunitycenter.org/ 1st: 1:40 PM, 2nd: 3:00 PM Masjid Umar-bin-Khattab of Brownstown 18170 Rancho Rd., Brownstown, MI 48302 (734) 281-8050, http://brownstown-masjid.com/ 1st: 1:45 PM Islamic Association of Greater Detroit (IAGD) 865 W. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 852-5657, www.iagd.net 1st: 1:45 PM, 2nd: 3:30 PM 5840 N. Canton Center Road Canton MI 48187 www.cicmi.org Khutbah @ 2:00 PM Masjid Bilal Canton 1525 N. Ridge Road Canton, MI 48187 (734) 340-9575, http://www.masjidbilalmi.org 1st: 1:50 PM Masjid Bilal Ypsilanti 4891 W. Michigan Ave. Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 337-3215, http://www.masjidbilalmi.org 1st: 1:50 PM Islamic Association of Ypsilanti 315 S. Ford Blvd. Ypsilanti, MI 48198 (734) 483-2535, http://www.themasjidibrahim.org 1st: 1:30 PM Al-Taqwa Islamic Center 30069 Cherry Hill Road Inkster, MI 48141 (313) 999-6969, www.altaqwaislamiccenter.org 1st: 1:30 PM Masjid Madinatul Ilm (MMI) 37775 Palmer Road, Westland, MI 4818 (734) 834.9294, http://www.masjidmadinatulilm.com/ 1st: 2:00 PM American Muslim Center (AMC) 21110 Outer Drive Dearborn, MI 48124 (313) 565-9314, http://www.americanmuslimcenter.org 1st: 1:30 PM Page 15 of 16
MCWS Newsletter 49226 Dominion Ct. Canton, MI 48187 MOVING? Please send an e-mail to mcws.news@gmail.com for change of address. This will help MCWS reduce cost. Non Profit Org. PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Canton, MI Permit # 214 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED DECEMBER 2016 Adhan Schedule at MCWS, Canton Date Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha 1 6:21 7:43 12:26 3:21 5:03 6:26 5 6:25 7:47 12:27 3:21 5:02 6:26 10 6:28 7:51 12:29 3:20 5:02 6:26 15 6:32 7:55 12:32 3:21 5:03 6:27 20 6:35 7:59 12:34 3:23 5:05 6:29 25 6:37 8:01 12:37 3:26 5:07 6:32 30 6:39 8:02 12:39 3:30 5:11 6:35 Iqama Schedule at MCWS, Canton Jumma Prayer: 1st at 12:30 pm & 2nd at 1:45 pm Date Fajr *Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha 1-5 6:40 1:00 3:30 8:00 6-10 6:40 1:00 3:30 FIVE 8:00 11-15 6:45 1:00 3:30 MINUTES 8:00 16-20 6:50 1:00 3:30 AFTER 8:00 21-25 6:50 1:00 3:30 ADHAN 8:00 26-31 6:55 1:00 3:45 8:00 * Throughout the year, Dhuhr Iqama on Sundays will be at 2:00 PM because of Sunday School. December Rabi I/Rabi II S M T W T F S 1 2 3 2 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 January Rabi II / Jamadi I S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 1 2 3 Page 16 of 16