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
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.
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 familyfor 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 2which 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
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:
At least 2 documents (originals only), Iraqi
and/or Canadian, at least one with a recent photo,
Proof of Iraqi citizenship (one parent is
Iraqi).
Must be born on or before Dec 31, 1992
Proof of the city of birth or residency in Iraq
(if born in Canada, adequate proof from one of the
parents)
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 :
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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