Mosque Foundation
August 2009  Issue 28
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Message From Imam Kifah Mustapha - What Do You Know About Al-Quran?

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The origin of the word (Al Quran) comes from the verb (Qara'- to read) which means: (Jama'a) or to put together.[i]  It is called Al Quran as it brings the letters together to make the words and it brings the chapters of the Quran together and because all knowledge is put together in this book, Al Quran.    Read more...

Fiqh of Hadith:  Fasting is a Shield 

by Sh. Kifah Mustapha

shieldAbu Hurairah (RAA) narrated that the prophet (PBUH) said: "Fasting is a shield; there shall be (for the fasting person) no sexual relation nor ignorance." (Bukhari)

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى اله عليه وسلم قال: "الصيام جنة فلا يرفث ولا يجهل رواه البخاري"

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George Galloway Visits Mosque Foundation   by Connie Martin

gallowayOn Friday, July 3rd, outspoken British Parliament member George Galloway addressed the worshippers at Mosque Foundation before the Friday prayer service.  Mr. Galloway was asking for support for a convoy he was organizing through Viva Palestina to take food, medical supplies and other needed items into war ravaged Gaza.    Read more...

In This Issue
Message From the Imam
Fiqh of Hadith: Fasting is a Shield
George Galloway Visits Mosque Foundation
Over 1700 Muslim Women & Children Flock to Water Park
Mosque Foundation Annual Picnic 2009
Split Identity Syndrome
Mosque Foundation Community Center Corner
MFCC Summer Camp
MFCC Busy Bees
Volunteer Spotlight
Coping With Death
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Over 1700 Muslim Women & Children Flock to Water Park              by  Connie Martin

wpSMWhere can a sister enjoy outdoor swimming and water slides while still maintaining her modesty?  The answer of course is the Mosque Foundation's annual summer trip to Deep River Water Park in Indiana.    Read more...

Mosque Foundation Annual Picnic 2009       by Connie Martin

anpicsmThe Mosque Foundation Annual Family Picnic was held on Sunday, June 28, 2009.  Beautiful weather and mild temperatures enhanced the enjoyment for the scores of families who gathered in Swallow Cliff Woods for good food and entertainment which included face painting, pony rides, jumpers and slides for the children, as well as a Boys 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament with trophies and prizes.  All in all, it was a great day for having fun, relaxing, and spending the afternoon chatting with family and friends.  Read more...

Split Identity Syndrome     by Deanna Othman

hijabSometimes it makes you want to explode. It's a feeling you really can't do anything about. You just want to scream. And you hope everyone hears you. But no one does. They just look at you. Some are perplexed. Others are just sneering.  Read more...
 

Mosque Foundation Community Center Corner

yasmeenahmadSMMembers of the Month! 
Ahmad Hussein, Stagg High School 
 Yasmeen Abdallah, Ridge Century Elementary 

MFCC Summer Camp    by Connie Martin

scsmThe Mosque Foundation Community Center Summer Camp had an enrollment of almost 100 boys & girls, ages 5 - 12 years old, who were given the opportunity to spend their summer vacation in a safe and healthy environment.   Read more...

MFCC Busy Bees             by Zaina Abusalem

bbeesMashallah our first year with Busy Bees has been a successful one!  Our little Bees made new friends while learning our Islamic values!  Read more...

Volunteer Spotlight - Nahida Abdallah       by Connie Martin

nahidaVolunteers must possess certain qualities - dedication, commitment, willingness to help, and above all, the desire to please God by helping others.  These qualities and more are apparent in Mosque Foundation volunteer Nahida Abdallah.  Read more...

Coping With Death                           Submitted by Aziza Nassar

3duaThe time of death is fixed for everyone. Every single person's age is fixed. It cannot increase from its fixed time nor can it decrease. Nothing can save one from death.   Read more...

 

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