August 8, 2014 C.E. (11 Shawwal 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 – August 1, 2014
Time: 1:30pm
Imam Talib Shareef
Topic: Nature for Peace Not Violence
WEEKEND EVENTS: August 8 – 10, 2014
Friday 8
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; water, sodas, iced tea and chips
Saturday 9
10am – 2pm SQL Fundamentals I Class
(details inside)
Sunday 10
9:00am Ash-Shahadah 101 Course/Islamic Studies
11:00am Quranic Reading Class & Prayer Class
1:00pm Farewell Lunch for Shareef & Zahrah Abdul-Malik
(details inside)
ANNOUNCEMENTS/AND NOTICES:
All announcements for the weekly bulletin must be submitted via email for approval to: info@thenationsmosque.org by close of business – MONDAY
Condolences – We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Habibah Abdul-Haqq on the passing of her father, Ben Addison, earlier this week. May The Most High shower his mercy upon this family and ease their pain in this time of loss.
For Sale – CDs from the Eidul Fitr khutbah delivered by Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, are available for sale in Iqraa Bookstore for $10.00 each.
Study Al-Islam Class: Our Ramadan Conference-call sessions were such a success, we’ve deiced to keep the momentum going with our Study Al-Islam – the 5 Pillars class. We will begin in September. See bulletin insert for program details and schedule.
SHARE – There will be no SHARE Food Distribution for the month of August. The regular schedule will resume in September.
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:
- Awni Rum
- Norman Jackson
- Islah Abdullah, resting at home
- Jeyone Muhammad, resting at home
- Muhammad Ali, resting at home
- Imam Kashif, resting at home
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 info@thenationsmosque.org and place in the subject matter “businessopportunity”.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Community Iftars –
(immediately following Maghrib).
For information contact: Jihad Abdus Salaam, 202-329-9796
Farewell Potluck Luncheon for Shareef, Zahrah & Falaah Abdul-Malik
Sunday, August 10, 2014, 1 – 4 PM
The community is invited to come out to the going away potluck luncheon of
Assistant Imam, Shareef Abdul-Malik, and his family as they will be relocating to New York
for Zahrah to finish her undergraduate degree at Bard College.
Please join us in celebrating the achievements of both Shareef and Zahrah and help assist this young couple on their path of excellence by giving a donation to support their endeavors.
For more details contact: Doreen Abdul-Malik – Doreen.j.simms@nasa.gov
or Talib Muhammad – ibnfromva@gmail.com
Urban Adult Learner Institute & MMILA present:
SQL Fundamentals I
Beginning with an Orientation Session August 2, 2014, 10 AM – 2PM
The course will be held on Saturdays, (5 classes online, 2 in-person)
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.
Cost: $25 non-refundable donation.
For more information contact Course Instructor Sabah Bilal mail@urbanadultlearner.org
Families Choosing Healthy Lifestyles – Closing Ceremony
Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 5:30PM
Kellogg Center/Gallaudet University – 800 Florida Avenue NE WDC
All Masjid members are invited to the closing ceremony for “Families Choosing Healthy Lifestyles” whether you attended the classes or not/ This is a FREE event!
Please contact the Health Team Committee if you have any questions.
Community Meeting
Sunday, August 17, 2014
Please save the date!
And when My servants ask you, [O Muhammad], concerning Me – indeed I am near.
I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me.
So let them respond to Me [by obedience] and believe in Me that they may be [rightly] guided.
(2:186)
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From The Imam’s Office:
With G-d’s Name, The Merciful Benefactor, The Merciful Redeemer
Dear Community Members, Friends and Family,
Masjid Muhammad, The Nation’s Mosque (MMTNM) is updating its membership records and email database. In coming days you will be receiving an email from us if we DO NOT have a completed membership application on file for you.
If you are a member and have completed an application in the past and receive an email, we apologize for this inconvenience but please complete the linked membership application and return via email or stop by the business office M-F, 11am-4pm and on any Sunday to pick up a membership application. You may also download a membership application from the website, www.thenationsmosque.org.
Having a completed membership application on every community member provides vital information; emergency contact, skills sets, and personal interest. More importantly, you should know that membership entitles you to the following benefits; voting, discounts for Masjid services/events and current Masjid news.
Our goal is to have a completed application on all members before the next Community Meeting on August 17th. We need your cooperation to achieve this massive undertaking.
Don’t forget to visit our website at www.thenationsmosque.org and stay connected.
Your immediate attention to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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