June 13, 2014 C.E.  (15 Sha’aban 1435 A. H.)

With G-D’s Name, the Merciful Benefactor, The Merciful Redeemer

 

 

As Salaam ‘Alaikum
Welcome to: The Nation’s Mosque, Masjid Muhammad

 

 

Friday, Jumah – June 13, 2014

Time: 1:30pm

Guest Khateeb: Khoran Mustapha Davis

Topic:  “The Progression of the Community Built on Al-Islam”

 

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WEEKEND EVENTS: June 13 – June 15, 2014

 

 

Friday 13

10 – 12:00pm               KIBAR – Contact Sr. Tahirah, (202) 483-8832

 

1:30 – 3:30pm              Jumah Lunch – Halal Hot dogs, burgers and sausage prepared on the grill; baked chicken; bean soup; water, sodas, iced tea and chips

 

Saturday 14

2 – 4:30pm                  Families Choosing Healthy Lifestyles Workshop

 

Sunday 15                 

9:00am                        Ash-Shahadah 101 Course/Islamic Studies

11:00am                      Quranic Reading Class & Prayer Class

 

 

No Public Address – Happy Father’s Day!!


ANNOUNCEMENTS/AND NOTICES:

All announcements for the weekly bulletin must be submitted via email for approval to: masjidmuhammaddc@gmail.com by close of business – MONDAY

 

 

Ramadan Iftars – We will soon be seeking volunteers to host/sponsor community iftars during the month of Ramadan.  Please consider making donations of prepared food or money in order to feed the believers during this blessed month. Please keep an eye out for our Iftar sign-up sheet.  Our goal is to host the believers EVERY NIGHT, inshaAllah!

 

Help Wanted– It’s about that time again to begin planning our annual Eidul-Fitr festivities.  We are seeking a dynamic and committed team to see this year’s event to fruition.  If you are interested in assisting in this endeavor please contact Br. Guy Riddick – 202.327.1007 or neohuman7621@gmail.com.

 

Lost & Found – Did you know Masjid Muhammad has a Lost & Found in the Business Office?  Over the past few months we have acquired a number of pairs of glasses and other items.  If you believe you’ve recently misplaced an item at a Masjid event please see the office.

 

Masjid Muhammad Community Garden – if you are interested in gardening please contact Phyllis Kashif (301) 785-2104 , Marion Hill (202) 462-0203 or Albert Sabir (202) 468-1218

MINARET PLEDGE BUILDING FUND – “Thank You” to those who have paid their pledges! Please honor your pledge and pay @www.nationsmasjid.com or pay in the office.

 

Keep the Legacy of Imam W.D. Mohammad Alive

Watch www.DCTV.org, Contact: Ahmad Ansari 202-320-8115 c ahmadansari@aol.com (see Community Bulletin Board for full schedule).

 

KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS:

  • Jamal Abdussalaam
  • Norman Jackson
  • Islah Abdullah, resting at home
  • Jeyone Muhammad, resting at home
  • Muhammad Ali, resting at home
  • Imam Kashif – Bell Pre-Rehab, 2601 Bell Pre Road, Silver Springs, MD,

Room 125A, 301-598-6000

  • Sr. Marion Muhammad – 301485-8658

 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:

 

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY:

The Nations Mosque owns a food truck and is looking for proposals to get it operative or an interested buyer!!! Please submit response to masjidmuhammaddc@gmail.com and place in the subject matter “businessopportunity”.


 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

 

Community Iftar

Mondays & Thursdays, (immediately following Maghrib prayer).

For information contact:  Jihad Abdus Salaam, 202-329-9796

 

“Families Choosing Healthy Life Styles” (FCHL)

Health Team Committee in partnership with the Washington Hospital CenterPresents

A workshop series presented by Dietitians and Physiologists

Saturday, June 14, 2:00- 4:30pm

For information and registration:  Saisa Neel (301) 653-8367 or email –saisa@comcast.net

 

How to Use Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)

Thursday, June 19, 2014  at 10AM

Although this class was established for KIBAR staff volunteers and Office staff, it is open to any Masjid member wanting to learn how to use the automatic external defibrillator (AED).

The class is FREE. Contact Sis. Saisa Neel for more information.

 

Annual Graduation Recognition Program & Reception

Sunday, June 22, 2013, from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 If you are a member of Masjid Muhammad and you or a family member have or will graduate from an institution of learning (public/private/home school/ certification program/ etc…) during 2014, you are encouraged to be a participant in this event.

To be an honoree at this program, please fill out a form listing your academic achievement(s) located in the office at Masjid Muhammad NLT Friday, June 13, 2014.

Please invite your family & friends to join us in honoring our excellent achievers.

For more information contact: Lyndon A. Bilal (202)427-4306

 

 

Urban Adult Learner Institute & MMILA present:

SQL Fundamentals I

This course is designed for any individual who wants to learn how to query a relational database and create reports. Additionally the course is designed for anyone who wants to pursue one of the Oracle career paths. This course will prepare you for the Oracle certification test: which is a prerequisite for most Oracle certification tracks. You will learn ANSI standard SQL which will enable you to query any relational database.  You will also learn Oracle proprietary SQL which will provide the skillset required to work with the Oracle database and the Oracle architecture at a professional level.

 

The course will be held on Saturdays, beginning after Ramadan- (5 classes online, 2 in-person)

 

Cost:  $25 non-refundable donation. For more information contact Course Instructor Sabah Bilal mail@urbanadultlearner.org

 

Community Meeting

Sunday, August 17, 2014

Please save the date!


 

From The Imam’s Office:

 

 

Emergency Financial Assistance Available for

Seniors & Veterans

 

 

 

Emergency financial assistance is available for seniors age 55 and older and military veterans who are experiencing trouble meeting their basic needs. This includes food, mortgage/rent, utilities, transportation, prescriptions and other medical expenses, along with other basic needs.  Multiple applications from individual members of the same family will be consolidated into one application. Seniors and military veterans needing support should complete a Zakat application, including a detailed statement of need and provide copies of the following: 1) a valid photo ID; 2) proof of income (e.g., recent pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements, letter from employer, etc.); and 3) original copies of bills or invoices that will be paid with Zakat monies. Applications are available in the Masjid Muhammad main office. Please allow up to two weeks to process the application after it is submitted.

 

This project is being implemented with the generous support of Islamic Relief USA. The views expressed herein are those of Masjid Muhammad Inc. and shall not, in any way whatsoever, be construed to reflect the official opinion of IRUSA, its Islamic Relief affiliates, or its donors.

 

 

Imam Talib Shareef

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Masjid Muhammad, Inc

1519 Islamic Way (4th St) NW Washington DC 20001

202.483.8832 Fax: 202.265.3562

info@thenationsmsoque.org

www.thenationsmosque.org