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Saturday, March 06, 2010 |
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February 2010
By Husam Elayyan @ 3:52 PM :: 358 Views :: 2010 English NewsLetters
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Message From Imam Kifah Mustapha -
The Honorable Stress
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Stress (Al Hamm), as defined by Imam Al Razi is "sadness or sorrow" (Mukhtar Al Sihah). Ibn Manthzour said, "Al Hamm means the melting down of a matter after it had been solid" (Lisan El Arab). Another term in Arabic also used for stress is "Al Ghamm" or anguish, which means: "Al Karb" the agony or suffering (Lisan El Arab). This term refers to "covering something" (Mukhtar El Sihah). These descriptive definitions can give you an idea of what stress can do to you; it brings sadness which melts you down from within and covers you in worry, leaving you in a state of agony. Read more... |
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Message From President Zaher Sahloul - Muslim Americans' Jihad Against Terrorism
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 Muslim Americans are finding themselves these days between a huge rock and many hard places. On one hand their faith is hijacked by brainwashed extremists who are trying to blow themselves up, killing innocent lives and killing with them the true essence of their religion. While on the other hand they are facing huge challenges trying to integrate within a society that is looking at them with suspicion and sometimes with hostility. Read more...
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Discriminating With Our Dollars by Deanna Othman
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The recent calamity that has befallen the people of Haiti, the catastrophic earthquake, which decimated the infrastructure of the entire impoverished Caribbean nation, has given us all cause to reflect. The devastation endured by the people of Haiti should not only lead us to ponder on the staggering and omnipotent power of Allah (SWT), but should also remind us of the incalculable blessings He has bestowed upon us all. Every natural disaster, every occurrence of suffering in the world must be a sign for us to reflect. Read more...
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Women Love Crafts! by Connie Martin
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 Whether it's a spare-time hobby or simply a form of relaxation, crafting has always been popular among women. There's just something innately satisfying about working with your own hands to create something beautiful. The Mosque Foundation Convert Support Group introduced some of these skills to women in a craft workshop on December 19th. Read more...
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What Parents Should Know About Drugs! by Connie Martin
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 Unfortunately there is no magic immunity from exposure to the ills of society such as drugs. The Mosque Foundation January English Program sought to educate parents about this growing problem of drug use among youth. Representatives of the Arab American Police Association presented a startling view into the causes of drug use, who is vulnerable to drug use, signs of drug use, and the many types of drugs easily accessible to youth. Read more...
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Nine Things That Revoke the Wudu by Sh. Kifah Mustapha
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 Among the nine things that revoke your wudu are three that all scholars agreed upon and six that scholars differed in opinion. Read more...
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Understanding Islamic Financing by Connie Martin
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 Recently, there has been a wave of options for Muslims to access riba-free Islamic financing, though many Muslims still have a vague understanding of how the process works. Read more... |
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MFCC Calendar of Activities
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Be sure to visit our website at www.mosquefoundation.org for information about upcoming programs and events, as well as informative articles, interesting links, local prayer times, and much more!
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