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NEWSLETTER
September - October 2016
MUSLIMS BELIEVE THAT EMAN (FAITH IN ALLAH)
IS BOTH SPEECH AND ACTION
Islam is a religion of Action and work not just teachings and sayings.
Rather, Muslims have to combine both speech and actions to survive
in this world and the Hereafter. Allah (SWT) always attaches deeds to
belief when he says in the Qur’an “And those who believed and did
good deeds are the people of Jannah (Garden) residing there forever”
(Al-Baqaraa 82). Therefore, if the Muslim believes in Allah just with his
tongue when he/she utters the statement of Shahada (La Ilaha Ila Allah,
Muhammadun Rasoolu Allah), this type of Eman is not sufficient to take
him to Jannah and the pleasure of Allah. This Eman has to be joined with
practice of the obligations that Allah (SWT) made Fard (obligation) to
express his Eman through action and practice.
If we take the statement of Shahada as an example, we will realize that
this statement is divided into three parts. First, the negation in (La Ilaha)
There is no deity or God. Second, we affirm that (Ila Allah) Except Allah.
Thus, we negate the existence of a God in the first part and affirm the
existence of one God, Allah in the second part. This negation and confirmation does not just come by uttering the statement of Shahada by
our tongue rather; we have to proof it by our actions. We have to believe
that Allah is the one and only God in our life. Then we have to worship
him alone and follow his commandments.
In this issue...
Faith in Allah
Announcements
Project Update
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The Third part of the statement of Shahada is (Muhammadun Rasoolu
Allah) Muhammad peace be upon him is the messenger of Allah. As
Muslims, we cannot say Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah and not
to follow him. Therefore, following him is an action of practicing our
faith, which has to come into our lives to be considered real followers
of Muhammad peace be upon him. Allah (SWT) says in the Qur’an “Say;
if you love Allah, follow me, He will love you and forgive you your sins.”
(Al Imran. 31)
Current Programs
5 Times Prayers
Jumma Prayers
Taraweeh /Eid Prayers
Now, we come to a very important point in defining our Eman as Muslims
to say, “Eman is the Utterance of the tongue, the belief of the heart, and
the action of the limbs.” These three parts are the main components of
our Eman. If we miss one of them, our Eman is not complete and not
on the way of our beloved prophet Muhammad peace be upon him.
If we just believe with our tongues without having the belief in Allah
deep in our heart, we will be like the hypocrites who say something and
believe in something different. Allah (SWT) describes the hypocrites to
the prophet in Surat Al-Fath saying, “They say with their tongues which
is not in their hearts.” (Al Fath. 11)
Daily Hadith
Ali Ibn Abi Talib may Allah be pleased with him reported that the prophet
Muhammad peace be upon him said, “Eman is the utterance of the
tongue, practicing the Arkan (obligations), and certainty of the heart.”
In this hadith, the prophet is drawing the road map for the Muslims who
are seeking Allah’s pleasure and forgiveness. The prophet is telling the
whole Ummah that Eman has three major components (saying with the
tongue- belief in the heart- action of the limbs). Thus, whoever takes or
believes in some of these components and leaves some, his Eman is
incomplete. We all have to say La Ilaha Ila Allah, Muhammadun Rasoolu
Allah, believe in it, and act upon it. Therefore, when we say the Shahada
by our tongue, it has to be translated into actions by our limbs while
believing in it by our hearts. This was the main reason for the Sahabah
may Allah be pleased with them all to leave Madinah after the prophet’s
death to spread Islam around the world. If Islam was just the speech of
the tongue and the belief of the heart without acting upon what they
believe, they should have stayed in Madinah and worship Allah there till
their death. They understood the reality of Eman from the prophet peace
be upon him when they heard him saying, “He tasted the sweetness
of Eman, whoever is pleased with Allah as his Lord, Islam as his Deen
(Religion), and Muhammad as his Messenger.” This sweetness of Eman
will not come to the hearts of believers till they believe in Allah and act
upon their belief, believe in Islam as their religion, and Muhammad as
their Messenger. These three pillars will not be achieved till Muslims
practice their faith and support their belief with actions that go along
with the Qur’an and the Sunnah.
Youth Programs
Full Time Hifz / Academics
Basketball Every Friday
Youth and Family Couselling
Providing Answers Regarding
Islamic Matters
Bi-Monthly Newsletter
Quran Tafseer / Seerah / Story
Night family Programs
Fitness Program (for sisters)
Girls Basketball & Halaqah
Special Programs
Story Night Series
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
AGM 2016:
MIC AGM will be held on Sunday November 20, 2016. An email with
meeting details was sent to MIC members.
Musjid Funds
Elections:
The following positions are open for elections this year
• President - 2 Year term
• Vice President - 2 year term
• Treasurer - 1 year term
• Trustee - 3 year term
Project:
We have just received the Geotechnical Report dated October 19, 2016.
• We are reviewing it and a meeting is scheduled with EXP consultant, Orbit Engineering and MIC Architect to finalize remain items
with Enactment submission.
• All drawings have been revised for Site Plan. It is being reviewed by
EXP as well Planner. Our goal is to submit the Site Plan by OCT 30.
• City has provided some comments regarding Enactment of by-laws.
Those are being incorporated by EXP. Our goal is to address those
comments by OCT 30, 2016.
• Total Project Expenses = $ 303,000.00.
• Our goal is to achieve Enactment before end of 2016. Insha’Allah.
If you have any questions with regards to MIC project, please direct
all inquiries to Tahir I. Qureshi, Trustee / Chair, Strategic & Planning
Committee (Project) by eMail: [email protected] or call Cell: 416-451-3489.
Donation Pledge fulfillment:
Jazak-Allah to all who fulfilled their pledges in 2015 & 2016. If you have
not fulfilled your pledge from 2015 fundraiser, Ramadan and Eid al Fitr
yet, please do so insha-Allah. Jazak-Allah khair!
Work for house of Allah!
MIC needs volunteers for Friday prayers & other programs. Please send
an email to [email protected] with your contact & availability information.
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Programs:
MIC is offering several programs and encourage all to participate:
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Full time Hifz program
Part time Hifz program
Sunday school
Quran classes for kids
Tajweed classes for Brothers
Family Program Friday Night
Quran Lessons / Seerah
Prophets Stories
7. Sports Programs
(Badminton, Volleyball,
Table Tennis) at various
schools in Ward 9 and
Ward 10
Contact Br. Shahid or Br. Arfeen
Contact Br. Shahid or Br. Arfeen
Contact Br. Asif Gumra or Br. Arfeen
Contact Br. Shahid or Br. Arfeen
Contact Arfeen or Shahid
Contact Br. Shahid or Br. Arfeen
Contact Br. Moid and Br. Faisal
Community Services:
MIC has participated in several community service programs, thanks to
our community in participating and supporting both MRA and Mayor’s
Food drive challenge.
1. MRA event for “EDEN FOOD for CHANGE”
2. 5000 lb of food was collected for Mayor’s Food Drive Challenge
[email protected]
meadowvale-islamic-centre
mici.org
6508 Winston Churchill Blvd. Mississauga Ontario L5N 3W4 Canada