Al-MAHDI ANNOUNCEMENTS Ramadhan Program **Updated**
The daily Ramadan Program will continue every night through the month of Ramadan. The daily program will begin at 8.00pm with recitation of Dua-e-Iftitah followed by a session where children and youth will be taught the Ramadan Duas. This will be followed with Salaat, Iftar (all families are requested to bring a dish to share with others), Dua-e-Iftitah, Lecture in English, Lecture in Arabic and finally Ziarat.
The daily lectures in Arabic will be delivered by Shaikh Mazin. The daily lectures in English will be delivered by Br. Ahmed Ali or Br. Munsif. Shaikh Mazin will deliver the Lectures in English when Br. Ahmed Ali and Br. Munsif are not available.
Amaals will also be conducted on the relevant nights.
Idd-ul Fitr is expected to fall on either Friday September 10th or Saturday September 11th.
During this Holy month we will be seeking the communities help to do the following:
1. Sign up 15 new families or individuals for the monthly preauthorised donations program to help cover the Centre's Operating Expenses. **We have signed up 1 new applicant**.
2. Sign up 15 families for the $5 monthly welfare donations program to help the needy in our community. **We have raised $830 so far and have signed up 8 families for the monthly program**.
3. Collect $10,000 to help the Centre meet it's operating expenses. **Alhamdulilah we have been pledged and collected $6,000 so far**.
4. Encourage donations of non-perishable food to our Food Bank.
May Allay SWT accept our prayers, fasting and deeds during this Holy Month of Ramadan. **We have collected $2500 so far, for the flood victims in Pakistan**. May Allay SWT accept our prayers, fasting and deeds during this Holy Month of Ramadan.
Jazak'Allah for your contributions, however small or large.
Eid Carnival **NEW** I AM YOUTH is organizing Al-Mahdi Centre's first Eid Carnival
We will have inflatable rides, games, crafts, face painting, and many other activities organized for a complete Eid Celebration!
Date: Sunday September 12th, 2010
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Place: Al-Mahdi Islamic Centre (91 Meg Drive)
Admission: $5 per child or $20 per family
Please click here for details. Youth Volunteers Needed I AM YOUTH will be organizing an EID CARNIVAL and we need YOU to make it happen!
With Ramadan just around the corner, preparations are under way for Eid festivities at the centre. We are looking for a group of dedicated volunteers to assist in preparations and help us run the show on the day of the event.
Ahlul Bayt Madrasah Update **Updated**
The Madrasah Transition Team continues to work hard to ensure a successful and seamless transition for the new Madrasah year which will resume after the summer break Insha'Allah on Sunday September 19, 2010. Alhamdulillah, we have secured a Principal, two Administrators and 10 teachers. Job descriptions have also been developed for the Teacher, Administrator and Principal positions and the Staff Agreements have been finalized. Current focus is on the following areas: Staff orientation and signing of staff agreements, the signing of the contract with the Wheable School for 2010/2011, refinements/improvements to the syllabus, finalization of the timetable and schedule for the year and approval of the fees structure and funding for the Madrasah by the Board.
We are hoping to begin Registration of Students during the last 2 weeks of Ramadan later this month. Please stay tuned for details.
Welfare Committee - Helping our Needy Community Members The Welfare Committee has launched three noble initiatives to help the needy Muslims in our community. These include the following:
- A program whereby individuals or families can donate $5 a month or $60 a year that will be used to purchase food items for the needy families in our community. The Welfare Committee members will personally deliver these items to the families. Those wishing to support this program can contact Abu Bilal or Br. Arif. Tax receipts will be issued to those who request them on an annual basis. For your convenience, this can now also be done through the Monthly Preauthorised Donation Program. Please contact Br. Arif at 519-854-6609 if you would like to add this to your present monthly contribution to the Centre or send an email to asdatoo@rogers.com
- Members are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items all year around. Your generous donations should be placed in the food bins at the entrance of the Centre. Again these will be personally delivered to the needy families by members of our Welfare Committee.
- Furniture and kitchen utensils are being accepted for donation to the needy families. If you have any items, please contact Br. Ibrahim Kerbalai at 519-681-9763 (home) or 519-471-1728 (work), Sister Badriyah at 519-642-0800 or 519-673-8066, or Om Ali at 519-667-0139.
Preauthorised Donations - Giving Regularly to Your Centre
Alhamdulillah, as of August 1, 2010, 118 families / individuals are participating in the monthly preauthorised donation program including credit card donations raising approximately $3,600 per month. Our goal at this point is to reach $4,000 per month. Those 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. | 
