June 20, 2014 C.E. (22 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 20, 2014
Time: 1:30pm
Khateeb: Resident Imam, Tlib M. Shareef
WEEKEND EVENTS: June 20 – June 22, 2014
Friday 20
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
Sunday 22
9:00am Ash-Shahadah 101 Course/Islamic Studies
11:00am Quranic Reading Class & Prayer Class
4:30pm Wedding of Taqwa Mahdi (in Baltimore, MD)
All community members invited – details inside!
NO PUBLIC ADDRESS
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 cahmadansari@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:
- Driver for Senior Van – Contact: Sr. Tahirah 202-483-8832
- Hosts/Hostesses, Contact: Khoran Davis, khoranmustapha@hotmail.com
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
Mahdi/Bundy Wedding
The Family of Taqwa Mahdi invites the community to share in the celebration of her marriage to Gary Bundy
Sunday, June 22, 2014 at 4:30 PM
Masjid al Rahman, Islamic Society of Baltimore
6631 Johnnycake Road Baltimore, MD 21244
Community Screening & Iftar
Thursday, June 25, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.,
We will be hosting a screening and Iftar to allow Believers and the public to see the finished film from the live taping that was done with Congressman Keith Ellison and an audience of congregants on April 28, 2014. In the film, Congressman Ellison talks about his story and refers to passages in his new book, “My Country Tis of Thee”.
RESCHEDULED:Annual Graduation Recognition Program
& Reception
Sunday, July 13, 2014, from 1:30 – 3:30 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.
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:
With G-d’s Name, The Merciful Benefactor, The Merciful Redeemer
AsSalaamAlikum, Dear Community of Family& Friends,
The entire family is invited to participate in a program this Ramadhan to listen and learn from Imams who are versed (were taught by Imam Mohammed, studied his language and they are respected by their peers) in the language, expressions and insight of Imam Mohammed’s Quranic commentary. The intent of this program is purely to observe Ramadhan through study, share in peaceful reflection, and to grow closer to our nature and to Allah, InshaAllah.
All you need is a telephone and to dial:
Conference Call # 712-432-1212
Meeting ID – 306-933-035
Let’s get organized:
v IF the moon is sighted on the evening of Saturday 6/28, our first call will be the following morning, 6/29 at 5 AM sharp, InshaAllah.
v Be ready by dialing in before 5 AM. There is a limit to the number of callers.
v No questions will be permitted during these 30 minute sessions
v Each Imam will provide commentary on the language of Imam Mohammed for us to gain insight on the required 30th of the day (attached is a rotation schedule). We will NOT read Quran as a group.
v The start time is 5 AM and the end time is 5:30 AM (EST)
FORMAT: Intro >>Recite short opening dua >>Commentary >>Recite short closing dua
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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
www.thenationsmosque.org