Bismihi Ta`ala
"Allah will bring a people whom He loveth and who love Him, humble toward believers, stern toward disbelievers, striving in
the way of Allah, and fearing not the blame of any blamer." (Al-Qur'an, Surat al-Maidah, Verse 54)
From the tradition of the heavenly ascension of the Prophet:
...I saw an Angel whose physique was very interesting. One half of the body of this Angel was fire, and the other half of it
was ice. Even stranger than this was the fact that neither the heat of the fire made the ice turn to water nor did the
coldness of the ice put out the flames. With a very quiet voice he said, "I praise the One who is sufficent (to praise) such
that the heat of this fire does not melt the ice, nor does the cold of the ice put out the fire. O' Allah! O' the One who has
placed such a thing between the fire and ice! You (too) place agreement and love between the hearts of Your servants!"
Family Programs: Ramadhan 1423
The month of Ramadhan, along with being a month of devotion and becoming closer to Allah (swt), is a perfect opportunity to unite the community, strengthen bonds of friendship, and instill the love of our community in the hearts of young and old. Towards this end, the community will be organizing the following Family programs during Friday and Saturday nights of the month of Ramadhan.
General Information
- All family events will be held after the main program is complete and will begin at approximately 8:30 pm.
- Though the programs are meant to be fun, all participants should take care to maintain proper Islamic respect towards each other and particularly towards members of the opposite sex. Observance of proper hijab is required.
- Unless age requirements are specified, everyone is welcome to attend! Spectators who don't feel comfortable participating in all the events are also welcome.
- We are in need of volunteers for these events. If you're interested in helping out, please contact Sayyid Abidi at ...
Calendar of Events
Night of 5th Ramadhan
Saturday, November 9th
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Recitation of one day's qadhaa prayers in jama`ah
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Ages 13 and up
Come one, come all, this is the *real* game, except 1) you won't win a million dollars if you Win!!! 2) although we tried, we couldn't get Regis to fly up for the occasion. Sound effects, computer graphics, and thought provoking questions for thinking minds. Teams will be formed on the spot. Prizes for the winners (and losers too). Audience will have plenty of opportunity to get involved in "lifelines". Questions will be from a variety of sources including religion and other topics.
Movie Night
Ages 12 and under
Watch an Islamic cartoon with your friends while enjoying popcorn and hot chocolate.
11:00 pm
Yummy snacks
Night of 11th Ramadhan
Friday, November 15th
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Commentary on a portion of du`a iftitah
9:00 pm - 11 pm
Sports night
All ages (depending on facility availability)
2 hours of volleyball, basketball, badminton, and more at the (location TBD). Teams will be organized on site. All skill levels welcome. Separate gyms for men and women. OR Bowling night, where you can join your fellow Muslim brothers and sisters for bowling at (place TBD).
Night of 12th Ramadhan
Saturday, November 16th
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Recitation of one day's qadhaa prayers in jama`ah
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Workshop on Islam and Art
Ages 13 - 33
Led by Br. Kaneshka Salehi, a community activist and art teacher at Grenada Islamic school. Explore the artistic dimensions of Islam and observe hands on how art can help you understand your faith.
Ramadhan crafts and activities
Ages 12 and under
Special Ramadhan fun for children.
Night of 18th Ramadhan
Friday, November 22nd
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Commentary on a portion of du`a iftitah
9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Youth Group Discussion
Ages 13 - 33
Join with your fellow Muslim brothers and sisters in a lively, fun, yet educational discussion about topics that are relevant to you, including:
- laylat al-qadr and how it affects you
- willpower
- how to be proud of being Muslim after 9/11
The discussion will be led by the following dynamic and engaging speakers (TBD: suggest that we invite Br. Hashim, Br Zahir Janmohamed, Sister Maha El-Genaidi or Sister Ameena Jandali).
10:30 pm
Yummy snacks.
Night of 25th Ramadhan
Friday, November 29th
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Commentary on a portion of du`a of farewell to Ramadhan by Imam Zayn al-Abideen (a)
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Debate night
Ages 13 and up
Come watch your friends and family battle it out (in a verbal sort of way) or join in the fun yourself while debating on all-important subjects such as:
SUV vs. sedan: which car should you choose?
Should schools require students to wear uniforms?
Diet vs. exercise: which is the better strategy towards maintaining a fit figure?
Participants will be grouped into two age groups of 13-18 and 19 - 119. If you would like to participate, please sign up by (date TBD) with the following debate coaches (TBD).
Movie night
Ages 12 and under
Watch an Islamic cartoon with your friends while enjoying popcorn and hot chocolate.
11:00 pm
Yummy snacks.
Night of 26th Ramadhan
Saturday, November 30th
8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Recitation of one day's qadhaa prayers in jama`ah
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Games night
Ages 13 and up
Table Tennis tournament (for men?) + organized group games such as pictionary and scrabble.