Weekly Programs and Announcements  

 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 
 
Thought for the Week:  "The sin which makes you sad and repentant is more liked by Allah than the good deed which turns you arrogant"Imam Ali AS
 

Salaam Alaykum.
 
Insha'Allah this Friday March 5th at 7.45pm we will be commemorating  the Birthday of our beloved Prophet Muhammad SAW Please note the 7.45pm start time.  The speaker will be Sayed Muhammad Rizvi.  The program will include Qasidahs in Arabic and Urdu as well as a Qasidah from the students of our Madrasah.  A cake will Insha'Allah also be cut to commemorate this event.
 
Insha'Allah on Saturday March 20th at 6.00pm, we will have a youth program.  Details will follow next week.  Please note the 6.00pm start time.  The speaker will be Shaikh Shafiq Hudda.
 
Quran classes will be offered for adult men beginning this Thursday at 7.00pm before Dua-e-Kumayl.  Abu Bilal and Abu Ali Jradi have kindly offered to teach the men's classes.  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 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.
 

 

PROGRAMS THIS WEEK

 

 

Thursday March 4th - 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 5th - Salaatul Jumaa from 12.39pm onwards

Adhan, Khubah, Salaat and Ziarat

Friday March 5th - Commemoration of Wiladat of Prophet Muhammad SAW from 7.45pm onwards

Quran recitation followed by Madrasah Student's Qasidah, Lecture, Qasidahs in Arabic and Urdu and Ziarat.  A cake will then be cut by all children aged under 9 years of age accompanied by Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi.

For information about our future programs please visit the Events page

 

 

Al-MAHDI ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

 

Upcoming Programs
 

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
 

April 10th Al-Mahdi Community Member's Meeting

 
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.  Be responding to this email or sending it to
memberannouncements@gmail.com
2.  By handing your questions in person to Abu Bilal.
3.  By dropping off questions in the Box that will be placed at the entrance of the Centre during all programs.  This will allow those that wish to remain anonymous, the opportunity to submit questions without feeling uncomfortable.
 
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.


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.


Helping Rebuild the Al Mahdi Centre in Haiti

 
We are continuing to collect funds specifically for the Al Mahdi Centre in Haiti.  This will be used to rebuild the centre that was demolished during the earthquake.  Please hand in your donations to Abu Bilal, Haji Nazih or Br. Arif.  If you are unable to attend the Centre programs, please consider donating by credit card at the following secure site, however please indicate that this is for the Al Mahdi Centre in Haiti.  http://www.canadahelps.org/CharityProfilePage.aspx?CharityID=s47687

For further updates, please visit: http://www.world-federation.org/Relief+and+Economic+Development/Articles/Haiti_Relief_2010_Part_2_ Al_Mahdi_Islamic_Centre.htm

 
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


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.
 
Iraq Elections *TIME SENSITIVE*
 
اونتاريو لندن في العراقي الانتخابات مركز

Iraqi Election Center in London, Ontario

Ramada Hotel, 817 Exeter Road, London, ON N6E 1W1

Date/Time:  5 – 7 March 2010, 8:00AM –  6:00PM 

Requirements:
  1. At least 2 documents (originals only), Iraqi and/or Canadian, at least one with a recent photo,
  2. Proof of Iraqi citizenship (one parent is Iraqi).
  3. Must be born on or before Dec 31, 1992
  4. Proof of the city of birth or residency in Iraq (if born in Canada, adequate proof from one of the parents)
For more information please visit: www.ocv-ihec.com
  
 

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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