Weekly Programs and Announcements  

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 
 
Thought for the Week:  "I wonder at a man who loses hope of salvation when the door of repentance is open for him"Imam Ali AS

Salaam Alaykum.
 
Please note there is no lecture or majalis program this weekend. 
 
Insha'Allah on Saturday March 20th at 6.00pm, we will have a youth program.  The program details will be communicated shortly in a separate email.  Please note the 6.00pm start time.  The speaker will be Shaikh Shafiq Hudda.
 
Quran classes will be offered for adult men every Thursday at 7.00pm before Dua-e-Kumayl by Abu Bilal and Abu Ali Jradi.  The classes will conclude shortly before 8.00pm.
 
Please note that the Al Mahdi Centre Community Members Meeting is planned for Saturday April 10, 2010 beginning at 7.00pm.  Please note this date in your calendar and plan to attend.  This meeting is open to everyone that attends programs at the Al-Mahdi Centre.  This is your opportunity to ask questions to the Board, become more informed and get involved.  See the announcement section below for further details on asking questions to be addressed at the meeting.  **Please note that questions received in advance of the meeting will receive priority at the meeting.  Questions not related to those posed in advance may or may not be responded to due to time constraints or if they need Board consideration first.  Accordingly you are STRONGLY encouraged to submit your questions by March 19, 2010 so that they will be responded to at the meeting.  Please see details below**.
 

 

PROGRAMS THIS WEEK

 

 

Thursday March 11th - Quran Classes at 7.00pm followed by Dua-e-Kumayl Program from 8.00pm onwards

Quran Classes followed by Dua-e-Kumayl and Ziarat-e-Waretha

Friday March 12th - Salaatul Jumaa from 12.39pm onwards

Adhan, Khubah, Salaat and Ziarat

For information about our future programs please visit the Events page

 

 

Al-MAHDI ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

Upcoming Programs **UPDATED**
 
Our upcoming programs include the following:
 
Saturday March 20th - Youth Program: Speaker - Shaikh Shafiq Hudda
Friday March 26th - Commemoration of Wiladat of Imam Hassan Askari AS: Speaker - Sayed Mohamed Baqri
Friday April 2nd (Good Friday) - Madrasah Program for the Community including Salaatul Jamaa
Saturday April 10th - Al-Mahdi Centre Community Members Meeting
Saturday April 17th - Wiladat of Sayyida Zainab AS (Note: Program on Saturday)
 
 
April 10th Al-Mahdi Community Member's Meeting  **UPDATED**
 
In preparation for the Al-Mahdi Centre Community Members Meeting planned for Saturday April 10th beginning at 7pm, you are encouraged to submit your questions in advance of the meeting by no later than Friday March 19th.  This date provides community members sufficient time to submit questions and the Board adequate time to review the questions and prepare responses for the meeting. 
 
Your questions can be submitted as follows:
 
1.  Responding to this email or sending it to memberannouncements@gmail.com
2.  Handing your questions in person to Abu Bilal.
3.  Dropping off questions in the Box that will be placed at the entrance of the Centre during all programs.
 
If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please contact Abu Bilal at 519-455-1555.  Further details including the agenda and ground rules for the meeting will be communicated closer to the date of the meeting.
 
 
Al-Mahdi Teams - Call for Volunteers **NEW**
 
In an effort to better organize ourselves, provide opportunities, spread the work load and seek greater involvement from the community, the Board of the Centre would like to call for volunteers to assist in the areas identified below.  Please take a few minutes of your time to review these areas and respond by replying to this email or alternatively you can sign up on the listings posted on the Ladies and Gents Notice Boards at the Centre.  Please provide your first and last name as well as telephone contact number.  Please do this by Friday April 9th.  We need your help. Please commit some time to helping out your community and in doing so earn the blessings of Allah SWT.
  • Audio / Video:  Performing Audio / Video tasks in the Centre.
  • Website:  Maintaining the Website for the Centre.
  • Community News & Archives:  Writing newsletter articles, taking pictures and building an archive.
  • Decorations; Decorating the Centre during Wiladats and Muharram / Safar.
  • Library: Assisting with the operations of the Library.
  • Answering Service: Weekly updates of the Answering Service (English / Arabic).
  • Funeral and Burial: Providing funeral and burial rites for our deceased (male and female).
  • Interfaith & Outreach: Organizing programs with other faiths groups as well as conducting outreach programs to benefit the needy.
  • E-mail Communications: Sending out email communications to the community.
  • Ladies Volunteers: Assisting in the kitchen, serving of food, clean-up etc.
  • Men Volunteers: Assisting with serving of food, clean-up including outside, parking  etc.
  • Ladies Programs:  Organizing Ladies Programs for the community.
  • Supplies:  Tracking, ordering and purchasing of paper, cleaning, food supplies etc
  • Welfare:  Assisting with identification of those in need and helping them accordingly.
  • Sports: Organizing sports activities such as soccer, volleyball, basketball etc
  • Tabligh Store:  Operating a tabligh store selling books, Cd's, Dvd's etc during programs.
  • Youth:  Assist with organizing events for the youth aged 13 to 17 and 18 and over age groups.
 
Jazak'Allah Khayran for your assistance.


Becoming a Connected Community


In order to become a connected community, we need to update and publish a Al Mahdi Islamic Community Centre Directory.  This would contain a list of all our families and individuals that reside in London, St. Thomas and the surrounding areas as well as all the businesses that are being run by our community members.

The directory will Insha'Allah contain:

1. A listing of all community members with their mailing address, phone numbers and e-mail address. 

2. A listing of all businesses run by our community members containing the services provided, contact names, address, telephone, email, website address etc.

3. Other useful information such as the Salaat and Fasting Timetable, What to do when a death occurs, etc.

Insha'Allah once this has been updated, we plan to distribute copies to all the community members.  This will have several benefits as follows:
 

  • Allow members to keep in touch and more easily reach out to other community members
     
  • Increase the awareness of the business services provided by our community members
     
  • Supporting our community businesses will mean more job opportunities for community members and Insha'Allah greater financial support for the Centre
     
In order to have a directory that is accurate and as up to date as possible, we need YOUR help. 

Please respond to this email that will only go to the Centre Email Address and provide the following information for you and your family for everyone in your home aged 15 and over:

Last Name of each person:
First Name of each person:
Full Mailing Address:

Home Telephone #:
Cell Telephone # for each person:
E-Mail Address for each person:

Please respond even if you provided your information in a previous request that was made last October.  This will allow us to verify the accuracy of the information in our records.

In addition, Sr. Marzia Datoo will be contacting all the families listed in our current directory to verify the information which will be particularly beneficial for those that do not have access to email.
 

Becoming a Community - Phase 2 which will involve gathering information for the businesses run by our community members will Insha'Allah begin within the next several weeks.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please reply to this e-mail.

Jazak'Allah Khayran for your assistance.

 
Becoming a Connected Community - Update Your Information Now!
 
In order to become a connected community, we need to update and publish a Al Mahdi Islamic Community Centre Directory.  This would contain a list of all our families and individuals that reside in London, St. Thomas and the surrounding areas as well as all the businesses that are being run by our community members.
 
The directory will Insha'Allah contain:
 
1. A listing of all community members with their mailing address, phone numbers and e-mail address. 
2. A listing of all businesses run by our community members containing the services provided, contact names, address, telephone, email, website address etc.
3. Other useful information such as the Salaat and Fasting Timetable, What to do when a death occurs, etc.
 
Insha'Allah once this has been updated, we plan to distribute copies to all the community members.  This will have several benefits as follows: 
  •  Allow members to keep in touch and more easily reach out to other community members
  • Increase the awareness of the business services provided by our community members.
  • Supporting our community businesses will mean more job opportunities for community members and Insha'Allah greater financial support for the Centre

In order to have a directory that is accurate and as up to date as possible, we need YOUR help. 

Please respond to this email that will only go to the Centre Email Address and provide the following information for you and your family for everyone in your home aged 15 and over:
 
Last Name of each person:
First Name of each person:
Full Mailing Address:
Home Telephone #:
Cell Telephone # for each person:
E-Mail Address for each person:
 
Please respond even if you provided your information in a previous request that was made last October.  This will allow us to verify the accuracy of the information in our records.
 
In addition, Sr. Marzia Datoo will be contacting all the families listed in our current directory to verify the information which will be particularly beneficial for those that do not have access to email.
 
Becoming a Community - Phase 2 which will involve gathering information for the businesses run by our community members will Insha'Allah begin within the next several weeks.
 
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please reply to this e-mail.  Jazak'Allah Khayran for your assistance.
 
2009 Charitable Donation Tax Receipts
 
The 2009 Charitable Donation Tax Receipts are ready for distribution.  You can pick these up from Abu Bilal.  You are encouraged to use these when filing your tax return.  The Government of Canada recognizes these donations and gives you additional money back when you file your return; the amount depends on your income.
 
 
Preauthorised Donations - Giving Regularly to Your Centre
 
Alhamdulillah, as of March 1, 123 families / individuals are participating in the monthly preauthorised donation program including credit card donations raising approximately $3,681 per month.  Our goal at this point is to reach $4,000 per month.  Families who have not joined are urged to support this great cause by giving to your Centre - just $1 per day; more if you can afford to.  It's easy and effortless once you are set-up.  No need to remember to bring donations to the Centre.  As for all the students out there that are working part time you are encouraged to consider donating $10 per month to the Centre. For parents of young children, some families have also opted to contribute $5 each month from the child's bank account, in the child's name.   Jazakallah Khayran to all of you that contribute whether through preauthorised donations, credit card or by cash donations.
 

 

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS


NASIMCO Tabligh e-Store **NEW**
 
Please visit the new NASIMCO Tabligh e-Store for books at www.nasimco.org
 

Umra and Ziarat Trips from April 17 to May 7 *NEW*

 
SPRING BREAK TRIP UMRA AND ZIARAH (DAMASCUS, NAJAF, KARBALA, KADHMAIN, SAMARRAH, MASHAD & QUM)  Starting From APR 17 to MAY 7, 2010.  Click here for details.
 
 
Tawheed Summer Camp at CAMP TAHA
 
Tawheed Summer Camp 2010 at CAMP TAHA.  Experience The Best Times of Your Life!  2 Spectacular Family Camps (15 Days each).  July 2nd to July 16th and July 25th to August 8th
Registration is now open  We look forward to having you join us and we thank you for your support and participation.  Take advantage of our Early Bird Discount and save upto 10% off the fees.

Shia Adhan Clocks and Other Tabligh Materials 

 
These can be purchased from Haj Ali Pardan for a nominal hadiya.  He can be reached at 519-681-7829.

Madinah al-Ilm and Bab al-Ilm Short Summer Camps - Iran 2010

Assalaamu Alaikum,

As in previous years NASIMCO, in conjunction with the World Federation, COEJ, Africa Federation and agencies in Qum, is organizing two courses to be held in the holy city of Qum this summer. Madinah al-Ilm and Bab al-Ilm will run simultaneously but cater towards different age groups; 18-24 and 14-17 respectively. Both courses include an academic program and a cultural program giving students a holistic experience of hawza studies and life in Iran while facilitating a spiritual journey of self-discovery.

Students return from the camp inspired and with a changed attitude. Many have increased participation in the community. This year NASIMCO has been awarded twenty-four places, which is significantly higher than previous years. This is a great opportunity to empower our youths.  NASIMCO has appointed Mashal Kara of Toronto to coordinate the courses for North American Jamaats on behalf of NASIMCO. He has been on the course twice, once as a student and once as a mentor and will be in touch with you in the near future to assist you in the marketing and logistics of the course within your Jamaat.  Click here for the poster.  More details can be found on the NASIMCO website, where members can register their interest.

Many thanks,
Saajida Rhemtulla
Administrative Officer, NASIMCO

Volunteer in Africa in 2010

Click here for a flyer for the upcoming volunteer opportunity for youths (as well interested others) in Tanzania this summer.  In addition to volunteering overseas, we seek volunteers to work from here as part of CanAID Africa (or otherwise) in contributing to this year's and future volunteer efforts. 

 
We seek people with vision and determination to establish an "Ongoing Charity" whose beginning is Tanzania and future the world in its entirety should our humble efforts be accepted by the Awaited Imam (God hasten his reappearance).
 
Interested volunteers can email me directly (salam.alattar@gmail.com).  For any inquiries about Can AID Africa and how people can contribute you can contact us at (info@canaidafrica.com). 
 
Jazakum Allahu khaira.
 
Fee aman Allah,
Salam
 

Ahlul Bayt TV

 
Ahlulbayt TV transcends all divides, serving Muslims as well as non-Muslims, the religious and the non-practicing, submissive and inquisitive, young, old and everyone in between. Ahlulbayt TV is the place where high-powered businesswomen and busy soccer moms tune in for a quick spiritual boost, and is the virtual classroom for millions of Muslim school children.
Ahlulbayt TV is a resource for parents seeking help with their children's upbringing, and is where an 76 year-old grandpa can keep connected to the Household he loves and to find inspiration from supplications and recitations. Ahlulbayt TV is a place where top executives come for fresh daily insight, and is the community a university student turns to for guidance and support.
The Oxford med student, the teenage globe-trotter, The pharmacist, the seminary student, the young parent, the community leader, the online blogger, the high-powered lawyer, the curious non-Muslim, the struggling entrepreneur, the new revert, Shia, Sunni, conservative, liberal, from LA to New York, Dearborn to Miami, Toronto to Vancouver, London to Glasgow, Karbala to Rome, Arab, Indian, white, black, or even green - all turn to and rely on Ahlulbayt. "The Holy Household...for Every Household
 
Tabligh Volunteers will guide anyone who wishes to have installed Receiver for the Ahlulbayt TV. For further details please contact :
Brother Jawad Champsi @ Tel : 416-616-7366 and javad_champsi@hotmail.com
Brother Mujtaba Bhalloo @ Tel 416-824-3121 Email : bhalloom@hotmail.com
 
Note for programming details please visit : www.ahlulbayt.tv
 

Answering Service for Program Announcements

 

Program details can be obtained for each week by calling the Al Mahdi Centre Answering Service at 519-649-1812. Announcements can be heard in both English and Arabic

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