Weekly Announcements: January 24, 2013
Not one of you must die but with resignation to the will of God, and with hope for his beneficence and pardon. – Prophet Muhammad (SA)
IN THIS ISSUE:
- Dar Al-Arabiya Begins New Semester
- Jumuah Khateeb
- ICNEF’s 8th Quranic Competition Update
- Learn Proper Burial Rites
DAR AL-ARABIYA BEGINS NEW SEMESTER Top
Dar Al-Arabiya’s 9th Semester will begin January 26, 2013.
- Registration for returning students will be held January 26, 2013 from 9:30 to 10:30 (Portable 1).
- Registration for new students will be held on January 26, 2013 from 10:30 to 2:00 (Portable 1).
For registration form and more information contact Rana Shaban by email at ranashaban4@yahoo.com.
JUMUAH KHATEEB Top
FIRST JUMUAH
Parvez Ahmed will be the Khateeb at Jumuah Prayers on Friday, January 25, 2013. Adhan for Jumuah at 1:10 PM. Salaat (prayers) at 1:45 PM.
SECOND JUMUAH
Parvez Ahmed will be the Khateeb at Jumuah Prayers on Friday, January 25, 2013. Adhan for Jumuah at 2:25 PM Salaat (prayers) at 2:50 PM.
O you who believe! When the call is proclaimed to prayer on Friday (the Day of Assembly), hasten earnestly to the Remembrance of Allah, and leave off business (and traffic): That is best for you if you only knew! And when the Prayer is finished, then you may disperse through the land, and seek of the Bounty of Allah: and celebrate the Praises of Allah often so that you may prosper. Quran, Sura 62 (Al-Jumuah), Ayat 9-10
QURANIC COMPETITION UPDATE Top
ICNEF conducted its 8th annual Quranic competition. Alhamdulillah many kids participated, and all were winners. We would like to thank Meraj Khan for his outstanding efforts in arranging this competition for our kids. A big thanks to our three wonderful judges (Hafeth Muhammad, Br. Walid, and Br. Omar) for their time, sincerity, and commitment. And thanks all parents and kids who worked hard and long for this day.
Category Winners:
Recitation 16-24 (Juzu’ 26-27) Recitation 12-16 (Juzu’ 28-29)
1st Maria Ilyas Ibrahim Islam
2nd Umar Makda Saad Makda
3rd Isra’a Ilyas
Memorization 16-24(Al Mulk-Al Jinn ) Memorization 12-16 (Al Muzzamil-Al Mursalaat )
1st Noor Aboushaar Hudhayfah Ilyas
2nd Mutasim Ilyas
3rd Ola Bashiti
Memorization 8-12(An Naba-Al Layl ) Memorization under 8(Ad Duha-An Naas )
1st Abdullah Islam Abdoula Bashiti
2nd Rahaf Salameh Tameem Sheikh
3rd Fudhail Sayed Yousuf Ayoub
Congratulations to all and Jazakumullahu khairan for your ongoing work and continuous support.
***On December 15th our participants competed at state level in Orlando and Maria Ilyas and Noor Aboushaar each scored third at their level.
Inshaa’ Allah we look forward to seeing you all next year.
SISTERS ONLY – LEARN PROPER BURIAL RITES (BODY-WASHING) Top
Every soul shall have a taste of death (3:185). Death is inevitable, and as Muslims our bodies need to be washed before we are put in our graves. A class is being offered so we can equip ourselves with this knowledge.
What :- Learn how to give Ghusl (bath) for the Maiyyat (dead)
When:- Saturday, January 26, 2013, 2:00 pm
Where:- Islamic Center of North East Florida, 2333 St. Johns Bluff Rd.
Who:- Sisters only
This class is being taught by Sr. Seema Taufiq and will be in English.
Any questions contact Rakshinda Fiaz at rakshinda11@gmail.com