Amazing reciation by the official Qari of Al-Madina Institute

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Quranic Recitation (part 2)

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Bilal’s Walkthrough

Bilal Atiya gives me a walk through of the Hyatt Dulles where the 3-day event took place.

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Bilal talks about Ice Cream and the Workbook

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Ghydar singing “Ya Tayybah”

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Personal Experience from an attendee

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Salamu Alaikum From Madina Institute.

We are excited to announce a limited (live) webcast from our upcoming Pearls of the Quran Retreat. We will webcast sessions from : Shaykh Hamza, Shaykh Ninowy & Shaykh Mokhtar on Nov 7th along with a special message from Zaytuna College. To reserve your online spot – Sign up here:

http://almadina.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/pearls-webcast/

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The Muslim Justice Initiative and the Free Fahad Campaign present:

THEY ARE NOT ALONE

:: * W O R L D W I D E * W e b i n a r & F u n d r a i s e r ::
(Monday, 11/9/09 8:00 pm EDT)

Online at http://muslimsforjustice.org/theyarenotalone/

*This is an online event. The webinar can be accessed internationally via net and phone*

A young man named Fahad Hashmi wakes up in an eerily silent cell, banned from the social interactions of people, deprived from the natural light of the sun, and meticulously monitored at every moment of the day. Imagine living like this for one week— one month— or three years! Sadly, this is the reality of several Muslims who are imprisoned in the United States under the so-called banner of ‘fighting terrorism.’

The Prophet (salallahu alaihi wa sallam) said, “Whoever relieves a believer of a hardship from the hardships of this world, then Allah will relieve him of a hardship from the hardships of the Day of Resurrection…Allah is helping the servant as long as the servant is helping his brother, ” [Hadith Tirmidhi /Muslim].

Now it your turn to make a difference; it is your turn to relieve your brothers and sisters of their distress. Contribute whatever you’re capable of giving in order to assist in freeing your brethren from their current state of solitude and torture.

Make a contribution at this webinar for the sake of your Lord and join the efforts of Muslim Justice Initiative!

Log on to: http://muslimsforjustice.org/theyarenotalone on Monday 11.9.09 @ 8 PM

For more information, please visit muslimsforjustice.org
or contact: info@muslimsforjustice.org
Facebook Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=158584507723&ref=mf

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Charity Week is a grass-roots projects started in 2004 by a small team of London University students. Organized by the University of London Union Islamic Society (ULU ISoc) and in partnership with Islamic Relief, it remains one of the most successful and powerful projects ULU ISoc organizes to date. The initial aim was to raise awareness amongst the youth and communities about the tragic state of orphans around the world.

Countless Universities take part in Charity Week all over Britain, and over 5 years have raised a magnificent total of £931,000! 100% has been donated to Islamic Relief’s Orphans Campaign with ZERO admin fees. Therefore every penny is delivered directly to orphans and, amongst many things, is what makes Charity Week so special and loved across the nation!

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People from the UK find very random and strange things funny, but then again they probably look at us as idiots. Good cause though, mashaAllah.

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The American Muslim Consumer Conference provides useful insights, information and opportunities to allow businesses and executives to understand and access the American-Muslim Market. Hear from leading marketing professionals, entrepreneurs and investors describe and discuss this fast growing, educated and affluent market segment

American Muslim
Consumer Conference
Saturday October 31, 2009
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey,
Busch Campus Center,
604 Bartholomew Street, Piscataway, NJ

More info here.

I also got some inside scoop and some Muslim celebrities from Hollywood present as well:

1. We are also having as a special guest Faran Tahir (villain from Iron Man and also on Star Trek) and one of the speakers is Kamran Pasha (writer for Sleeper Cell and many others). Since we as Muslims are consumers of Hollywood we need to strategize ways to make a meaningful impact and not just be reactionary.

2. We are having Muslimscholarship.org as an online partner and they have a great vision of providing real aid for aspiring students. M100 is a brilliant concept as well. I would love to see UnitedWay, some Foundations and other corporations make sizeable donations to these and other muslim initiatives.

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When the darkness envelopes and the sounds muffle, the room gets colder and the pain grows, yet the only burning thought is:
“What of my baby?”

The emptiness inside of what was once the presence of life knows the answer too well.

From somewhere in the distance, an unknown voice utters the words that deafen all sounds and ring on everlastingly:
“I am sorry, but your baby did not survive.”

In this special edition of Muhammad Alshareef 2.0, AlMaghrib Institute presents:
“Mama, I’m Waiting for You in Jannah.”

Broadcasted Live from the AMJA Conference in Montreal, Canada

Saturday, October 24 | 6:45pm (NY time)

The loss of a baby is an unthinkable trial, yet an undeniable truth. At the blow of first shock, the mother is struck with a tidal wave of questions, thoughts, and emotions that none can understand except her Lord. Her world shrinks, her heart hurts, and all matters suddenly become trivial.

With such a whirlpool of emotions, what is the single most crucial lifesaver to pull a mother out from an ocean of sadness?

The Messenger of Allah(sallah Allahu alayhi wa sallam) said, “By the One in Whose hands is my soul, the miscarried fetus will drag his mother to Paradise by his [umbilical] cord if she was patient [with the miscarriage], hoping to be rewarded.”

[Ibn Majah, Hadith # 1305]

The connection a mother feels with her unborn child is not imagined, but real. Knowing the essence of the Akhirah and the Mercy of Allah (swt) is what brings the coolness to the eyes and the pleasure to the heart.

“The title of this Ilminar alone brings tears to my eyes. I want to do a lecture that may, by the permission of Allah, be a source of comfort for parents all over the world who have experienced the loss of a loved on. These are REAL issues that do not normally get addressed. I intend to champion it. Please invite your friends and family to
RSVP.”

Muhammad Alshareef

Join Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef as he delivers one of the most captivating Ilminars to hit the airwaves.
Understand the true meaning of sabr in the face of affliction
Learn about the status of the parent who lost her child.
Embrace the contentment of accepting the Qadar of Allah
Train your heart to smile at the thought of your child
Learn from stories of those who encountered similar trials
Feel the strength of the Sahaba and scholars who lost their children
Save yourself from the spiral of sadness
Look forward to the next meeting with your child in Jannah

“The eyes tear, the heart is grieved, and we will only say that which is pleasing to our Lord. And at your departure (O my son Ibraheem) are indeed saddened.”
~ The words of Rasul Allah, sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam, at the death of his infant son Ibraheem. ~

RSVP for this Ilminar now, and please tell the world and all your friends about it so that we can make this the most listened to Ilminar

EVER in the history of the Internet!

www.ilminar.com

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Looks like online campaigns are raising more funds than actual physical events.

Alhamdulillah, earlier today, SeekersGuidance and Islamic Relief were able to raise over $252,000 within the span of just two hours at the “Feed the Needy Online Fundraiser.” If you were unable to attend the event, pictures and videos will be uploaded to our blog, but please take a moment and make a donation to Islamic Relief for the noble cause of eliminating global hunger.
We would like to give special thanks to our wonderful scholars and speakers – Imam Zaid Shakir, Shaykh Abdullah Hakim Quick, Shaykh Muhammad Ninowy, Imam Tahir Anwar, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Preacher Moss, Hadia Mubarak, and Nura Sediqe. And also to Sidi Shahid Constantino (Tech), Sidi Khuram Zaman (Outreach), Sr. Nora Alfaham (Design), and Sidi Abu Bakr Batasi (Outreach), for their efforts in making this event a success. Special thanks also to Sr. Hafsa Hasan of Islamic Relief Canada, and Sidi Naeem Muhammad of Islamic Relief US for their reaching out to us and their help in making this possible.

Source

Videos

Imam Zaid Shakir

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Shaykh Abdullah Hakim Quick

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Shaykh Muhammad Ninowy

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Imam Tahir Anwar

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Preacher Moss

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