An interesting article by Marina Mahathir.
Food for thought, even as we enters 2011 and 2010 comes to an end.
From THE STAR ONLINE
Wednesday December 22, 2010
Diversity is our great wealth
Musings by MARINA MAHATHIR
Malaysian Muslims need to travel more, even within the Muslim world just to see its diversity. Muslims all over the world have just as many different cultures and traditions as they do similarities.
I was really hoping to end the year on a happier note. But in a very fractious year, there is simply no let-up. The long list of intolerance and human rights abuse continues unabated.
We live in a country of a great diversity. Our people are of many different ethnicities and religions. That is our great wealth and strength and undoubtedly we have managed to live better with that diversity for more than 50 years.
Now, however, diversity is a fact that can’t even be acknowledged.
What does plurality mean? It just means that we are not homogenous, that we have many different streams among our people, whether it’s ethnic makeup, beliefs or opinions.
Being plural is just a statement of fact, not a judgement call on which of these streams are better than the other.
Yet, there are people warning us about the dangers of pluralism, because apparently pluralism makes equal what they believe is not. Where they got this is not stated.
All of us believe that our religion is the best one. But the fact that other religions exist is something we have to accept.
In parts of the world, our religion is not accepted and indeed discriminated against. If we complain about that, is it not hypocritical for us to do the same at home?
In the Quran, God talks about believers and defines them this way: “Believers are only they whose hearts tremble with awe whenever God is mentioned, and whose faith is strengthened whenever His messages are conveyed unto them, and who in their Sustainer place their trust.” (Surah Al-Anfal, Verse 2).
Can we seriously go around and decide who are believers and who are not? And even if we could, can we do anything about it? As God says, “Behold, God lets go. Astray him who will (to go astray), just as He guides unto Himself all who turn unto Him” (Surah Al-R’ad, Verse 27).
Nor does pluralism refer only to us and the other but also within our own communities. How is it we can be so intolerant even of those within our own fold, unless we don’t know our own religion?
“All believers are but brethren. Hence, (whenever they are at odds) make peace between your two brethren, and remain conscious of God, so that you might be graced with His mercy.” (Surah Al-Hujarat, Verse 10).
And yet, our leaders are calling us to hound people whose beliefs differ from ours, even when their roots go back to the same source as ours.
Sometimes, I think Malaysian Muslims need to travel more, even within the Muslim world, just to see its diversity.
Muslims all over the world have just as many different cultures and traditions as they do similarities.
Not everybody does things exactly the way we do it. Yet their core beliefs, what makes them Muslims, are all the same.
So who are we to decide whether they are wrong or not?
More practically speaking, if we insist that Shiites are deviants, then how do we explain the Islamic Republic of Iran and its membership in the OIC? Or is inconsistency simply part of politics?
Not only are we a plural society in terms of race, religion and within religion itself, we are also plural in other ways, including sexuality.
Here again we go against our own core beliefs in order to act out our own prejudices.
If we believe that God determines everything, then surely our sexuality is not a matter of choice either.
Therefore, if we did not choose to be heterosexual, it stands to reason that nobody chose to be homosexual either. In this way, we are equal before the Divine.
How then does this justify the type of savage discrimination that some of us insist must be inflicted against those of minority sexualities?
If we persecute every single gay man, woman and child in this country, would God guarantee that no disaster will ever befall us henceforth?
If I sound frustrated, it is because I am completely tired of the abhorrently arrogant way that those in authority have conducted themselves in the past year.
Somehow supremacist beliefs about just about everything is gaining ground, not just about race and religion but also about gender, sexuality, age, disability and everything else not considered the “norm”.
Those of us who complain about discrimination and abuse become the ones who are branded irreligious.
Did we forget this verse? “O men! Behold, We have created you all out of males and females, and have made you into nations and tribes, so that you might come to know one another”. (Surah Al-Hujarat, Verse 13).
Could there be nothing clearer about a pluralistic world?
Try and have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, everyone!
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Saturday, December 11, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010
How do you find time?
Assalamu alaikum Wr Wb
Dear Brothers and Sisters
I have been asked many times the question
"How do you find time to write about social issues in our fast paced Singapore?"
It surprises me that this question is always put to me by brothers whose net worth (S$) is as much or far better off than me.
So, let me share my opinion of life in this world.
Islam makes it incumbent upon us (the male in the family) to provide for ourselves, our wivess and children. At the same time we must be mindful of our Rasool (s.a.w) Hadith :
"If the son of Adam were given a valley full of gold, he would love to have a second one; and if he were given the second one, he would love to have a third, for nothing fills the belly of Adam's son except dust..." (Sahih Al- Bukhari)
Accordingly, I have witnessed those who could not afford the time to discharge their Fardh as their time is taken to work long hours to repay their 2nd - if their 2nd one is settled - the 3rd property which they bought on bank loans.
If we ask them why let these activities take away their duty towards Allah (s.w.t) Their reply seem to suggest, it is for the sake of their children.
"The Prophet (s.a.w) asked 'Who among you considers the wealth of his heirs dearer to him than his own wealth?' They replied 'O Allah's Messenger! There is none among us but loves his own wealth more.' The Prophet (s.a.w) said "So, his wealth is whatever he spends (in Allah's Cause) during his life (on good deeds) while the wealth of his heirs is whatever he leaves after his death." (Sahih Al-Bukhari)
For this it is explained "What one spends during one's life for Allah's Sake is what one really owns because one will get permanent reward for that in the Hereafter."
So, while looking after the welfare of wives and children, one must invest enough time and money in this world for our own sake in the Hereafter.
I would also like to remind the financially well-off among us who have exceeded the age of 60 years and still do not give much time for Ibadah with the following Hadith:
"Allah will not accept the excuse of any person whose instant of death is delayed till he is sixty years of age." (Sahih Al-Bukahri)
I do not dispute that we need money for sustenance.
But, we must ensure our money remains our servant and NOT become our master.
Allah (s.w.t) cautions us :
"The mutual rivalry (for piling up of worldly things) diverts you.
Until you visit the graves.
Nay! You shall come to know!.." (Surah At-Takathur :1-3)
Wassalam
Haj Mohamed
Dear Brothers and Sisters
I have been asked many times the question
"How do you find time to write about social issues in our fast paced Singapore?"
It surprises me that this question is always put to me by brothers whose net worth (S$) is as much or far better off than me.
So, let me share my opinion of life in this world.
Islam makes it incumbent upon us (the male in the family) to provide for ourselves, our wivess and children. At the same time we must be mindful of our Rasool (s.a.w) Hadith :
"If the son of Adam were given a valley full of gold, he would love to have a second one; and if he were given the second one, he would love to have a third, for nothing fills the belly of Adam's son except dust..." (Sahih Al- Bukhari)
Accordingly, I have witnessed those who could not afford the time to discharge their Fardh as their time is taken to work long hours to repay their 2nd - if their 2nd one is settled - the 3rd property which they bought on bank loans.
If we ask them why let these activities take away their duty towards Allah (s.w.t) Their reply seem to suggest, it is for the sake of their children.
"The Prophet (s.a.w) asked 'Who among you considers the wealth of his heirs dearer to him than his own wealth?' They replied 'O Allah's Messenger! There is none among us but loves his own wealth more.' The Prophet (s.a.w) said "So, his wealth is whatever he spends (in Allah's Cause) during his life (on good deeds) while the wealth of his heirs is whatever he leaves after his death." (Sahih Al-Bukhari)
For this it is explained "What one spends during one's life for Allah's Sake is what one really owns because one will get permanent reward for that in the Hereafter."
So, while looking after the welfare of wives and children, one must invest enough time and money in this world for our own sake in the Hereafter.
I would also like to remind the financially well-off among us who have exceeded the age of 60 years and still do not give much time for Ibadah with the following Hadith:
"Allah will not accept the excuse of any person whose instant of death is delayed till he is sixty years of age." (Sahih Al-Bukahri)
I do not dispute that we need money for sustenance.
But, we must ensure our money remains our servant and NOT become our master.
Allah (s.w.t) cautions us :
"The mutual rivalry (for piling up of worldly things) diverts you.
Until you visit the graves.
Nay! You shall come to know!.." (Surah At-Takathur :1-3)
Wassalam
Haj Mohamed
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Facilitators & Participants for RYCamp 2010.
aslm wr wb,
dear Arrijalians
This year, together with the other 6 mosques in the North East Mosque Cluster (NEMC), The youth wing of Al-Istiqamah Mosque, Arrijal will support an event under the arm of
Similar to last year, Arrijal is once again involved in the RYCamp, which is a 3 days, 2 nights camp.
Camp Starts: 27 August 2010; Friday (after Isya' & Tarawih)
Camp Ends: 29 August; Sunday (before Noon)
As an Arrijal family, we seek your volunteerism attitude and we would like all Youth who falls into these age category to be part of the RYCamp by either joining as a;
1. Facilitators: must be at least 18 Years old & Above
There will be a mock camp for Facilitators in August before the actual event.
or
2. Participants: Youth 16 - 22 Years & Above
If you are interested, drop an email khaidesigns@gmail.com
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khairul Anwar
Head Info-Com Arrijal Al-Istiqamah / NEMC RYCamp 2010 Publicity Department
dear Arrijalians
This year, together with the other 6 mosques in the North East Mosque Cluster (NEMC), The youth wing of Al-Istiqamah Mosque, Arrijal will support an event under the arm of
Ramadhan Youth Challenge (RYC).
The theme for this year's Camp is "Family".
Similar to last year, Arrijal is once again involved in the RYCamp, which is a 3 days, 2 nights camp.
Camp Starts: 27 August 2010; Friday (after Isya' & Tarawih)
Camp Ends: 29 August; Sunday (before Noon)
As an Arrijal family, we seek your volunteerism attitude and we would like all Youth who falls into these age category to be part of the RYCamp by either joining as a;
1. Facilitators: must be at least 18 Years old & Above
There will be a mock camp for Facilitators in August before the actual event.
or
2. Participants: Youth 16 - 22 Years & Above
If you are interested, drop an email khaidesigns@gmail.com
--
khairul Anwar
Head Info-Com Arrijal Al-Istiqamah / NEMC RYCamp 2010 Publicity Department
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Cakap Pasal Remaja (CPR) 2010: Musafir Cahaya
Salam semua.
Alhamdulillah the tickets for Cakap Pasal Remaja this year is out! To avoid disappointment, do get your tickets ASAP! Tickets cost $5 only and are limited. The CPR Team have decided to use ticketing system so as to avoid overcrowding and people having to sit on the stairs like last year.
Nantikan CPR 2010 Musafir Cahaya
Date: 24 July 2010.
Time: 8 pm - 10pm.
Venue: Singapore Islamic Hub
Tickets are free seating, so do come early to also avoid the disappointment of not being able to sit with your friends. It is a must-go for all theatre-goers.
Thank you all!
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Muhammad Khairani Basiran | Youth Development Officer/Mosque Religious Officer | Masjid Al-Istiqamah | 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2 S(555876) | Tel: 6281 4287 | Web: www.alistiqamah.org | E-mail: muhd.khairani@alistiqamah.mosque.org.sg
Alhamdulillah the tickets for Cakap Pasal Remaja this year is out! To avoid disappointment, do get your tickets ASAP! Tickets cost $5 only and are limited. The CPR Team have decided to use ticketing system so as to avoid overcrowding and people having to sit on the stairs like last year.
Nantikan CPR 2010 Musafir CahayaDate: 24 July 2010.
Time: 8 pm - 10pm.
Venue: Singapore Islamic Hub
Tickets are free seating, so do come early to also avoid the disappointment of not being able to sit with your friends. It is a must-go for all theatre-goers.
Thank you all!
--
Muhammad Khairani Basiran | Youth Development Officer/Mosque Religious Officer | Masjid Al-Istiqamah | 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2 S(555876) | Tel: 6281 4287 | Web: www.alistiqamah.org | E-mail: muhd.khairani@alistiqamah.mosque.org.sg
Monday, July 12, 2010
Invitation to Engagement Session With Prof. Akhtarul Wasey
Assalamu'alaikum wr wb
Dear Youth Leaders,
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) will be organizing an engagement session for youths. This programme aims to provide youth leaders with an opportunity to meet and engage with an eminent Muslim scholar on contemporary issues on Islam and the Muslim world. It also seeks to critically analyse these issues and their impact on Muslims and the society at large.
It is our pleasure to invite you to a sharing session by Prof. Akhtarul Wasey
Please RSVP your attendance to Ustaz Khairani via
Email: muhd.khairani@alistiqamah.mosque.org.sg or Tel: 6281 4287 by Wednesday 14 July 2010.
Who is the Speaker?
Prof. Akhtarul Wasey is one of the invited speakers for the 'International Conference on Muslims in Multicultural Societies', happening next week between 14-16 July 2010.
Prof. Akhtarul Wasey
Head of Department of Islamic Studies, and Director
Zakir Hussain Institute of Islamic Studies
Jamia Millia Islamia, INDIA
Prof. Akhtarul Wasey is the Head of Department of Islamic Studies, and Director of the Zakir Hussain Institute of Islamic Studies at the Jamia Millia Islamia, India. Trained in Theology and Islamic Studies from BA to PhD level at the Aligarh Muslim University in India, he has served in several important institutions, including as a member of the Central Waqf Council, the Maulana Azad Education Foundation, and the Dargah Committee of Hazrat Khwaja Moinudeen Chisti in Ajmer. He is also the General Secretary of the All India Qaumi Tanzeem in New Delhi, and of the HIV-AIDS of South Asia’s Interfaith Council, Chairman of the Delhi Urdu Academy, and President of the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Accademy. He has published many books, including Education of Indian Muslims (1977),Madrasas in India: Trying to Be Relevant (2005), and Islamic Response to Contemporary Challenges (2008).
Dear Youth Leaders,
The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) will be organizing an engagement session for youths. This programme aims to provide youth leaders with an opportunity to meet and engage with an eminent Muslim scholar on contemporary issues on Islam and the Muslim world. It also seeks to critically analyse these issues and their impact on Muslims and the society at large.
It is our pleasure to invite you to a sharing session by Prof. Akhtarul Wasey
"Living in a Pluralistic Society : Principles and Applications from an Islamic Perspective For Young Muslims".
Saturday 17 July 2010
Saturday 17 July 2010
MPH, Al-Istighfar Mosque
Time: 11.30am - 2.30pm
How to Register?Time: 11.30am - 2.30pm
Please RSVP your attendance to Ustaz Khairani via
Email: muhd.khairani@alistiqamah.mosque.org.sg or Tel: 6281 4287 by Wednesday 14 July 2010.
Who is the Speaker?
Prof. Akhtarul Wasey is one of the invited speakers for the 'International Conference on Muslims in Multicultural Societies', happening next week between 14-16 July 2010.
Prof. Akhtarul Wasey
Head of Department of Islamic Studies, and Director
Zakir Hussain Institute of Islamic Studies
Jamia Millia Islamia, INDIA
Prof. Akhtarul Wasey is the Head of Department of Islamic Studies, and Director of the Zakir Hussain Institute of Islamic Studies at the Jamia Millia Islamia, India. Trained in Theology and Islamic Studies from BA to PhD level at the Aligarh Muslim University in India, he has served in several important institutions, including as a member of the Central Waqf Council, the Maulana Azad Education Foundation, and the Dargah Committee of Hazrat Khwaja Moinudeen Chisti in Ajmer. He is also the General Secretary of the All India Qaumi Tanzeem in New Delhi, and of the HIV-AIDS of South Asia’s Interfaith Council, Chairman of the Delhi Urdu Academy, and President of the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Accademy. He has published many books, including Education of Indian Muslims (1977),Madrasas in India: Trying to Be Relevant (2005), and Islamic Response to Contemporary Challenges (2008).
Friday, July 9, 2010
Golden guidelines to align ourselves.
Bismillahir-rahmaan-nir-raheem
The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him ) Said:
1) Four things that make your body sick:
a) Excessive talking.
b) Excessive sleeping.
c) Excessive eating and.
d) Excessive meeting other people.
2) Four things that destroys the body:
a) Worrying.
b) Sorrow (Sadness/Grief).
c) Hunger.
d) Sleeping late in the night.
3) Four things that dry the face & take away it’s happiness:
a) Lying.
b) Being disrespectful / impudent (insisting on something wrong knowingly).
c) Arguing without adequate knowledge & Information.
d) Excessive immorality (doing something wrong without fear).
4) Four things that increases the wetness of face & it’s happiness:
a) Piety.
b) Loyalty.
c) Generosity (being kind).
d) To be helpful to others witho ut he/she asking for that.
5) Four things that stop the Rizq (Sustenance):
a) Sleeping in the morning (from Fajr to sunrise).
b) Not Performing Namaz or Irregular in Prayers.
c) Laziness / Idleness.
d) Treachery / Dishonesty.
6) Four things that bring / increase the Rizq:
a) Staying up in the night for prayers.
b) Excessive Repentance.
c) Regular Charity.
d) Zikr (Remembrance of Allah / God).
The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him & his progeny), Also said to communicate to others even if you listen One Verse (Ayah) & this one verse
will stand on the Day of Judgment for intercession.
The Holy Prophet (SAW) said, Stop doing everything during the Azaan, even reading the Quran, the person who talks during the Azaan will not be
able to say the Kalima-E-Shahaadat on his/her death bed.... Please pass this message to Muslims...
READ THIS DUAA FOR BETTER LIFE.
Allahumma a' inni- a'la- Zikrika -wa Shukrika wa Husni-i'badatika
A very powerful Dua'a has been sent to you. What do you think you should do with it? Imagine if 1000 people read it just because of you.
Jazakallah Khairan
The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him ) Said:
1) Four things that make your body sick:
a) Excessive talking.
b) Excessive sleeping.
c) Excessive eating and.
d) Excessive meeting other people.
2) Four things that destroys the body:
a) Worrying.
b) Sorrow (Sadness/Grief).
c) Hunger.
d) Sleeping late in the night.
3) Four things that dry the face & take away it’s happiness:
a) Lying.
b) Being disrespectful / impudent (insisting on something wrong knowingly).
c) Arguing without adequate knowledge & Information.
d) Excessive immorality (doing something wrong without fear).
4) Four things that increases the wetness of face & it’s happiness:
a) Piety.
b) Loyalty.
c) Generosity (being kind).
d) To be helpful to others witho ut he/she asking for that.
5) Four things that stop the Rizq (Sustenance):
a) Sleeping in the morning (from Fajr to sunrise).
b) Not Performing Namaz or Irregular in Prayers.
c) Laziness / Idleness.
d) Treachery / Dishonesty.
6) Four things that bring / increase the Rizq:
a) Staying up in the night for prayers.
b) Excessive Repentance.
c) Regular Charity.
d) Zikr (Remembrance of Allah / God).
The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him & his progeny), Also said to communicate to others even if you listen One Verse (Ayah) & this one verse
will stand on the Day of Judgment for intercession.
The Holy Prophet (SAW) said, Stop doing everything during the Azaan, even reading the Quran, the person who talks during the Azaan will not be
able to say the Kalima-E-Shahaadat on his/her death bed.... Please pass this message to Muslims...
READ THIS DUAA FOR BETTER LIFE.
Allahumma a' inni- a'la- Zikrika -wa Shukrika wa Husni-i'badatika
A very powerful Dua'a has been sent to you. What do you think you should do with it? Imagine if 1000 people read it just because of you.
Jazakallah Khairan
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Khutbah Multimedia
Salam everyone,
On behalf of Office of the Mufti, I would like to take the opportunity to share our Khutbah Multimedia video. It can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/officeofthemufti or via Muis facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/muis.sg
Fellow Muisians are encourage to disseminate the video through email, facebook (sharing) or even embedded at our personal blog (if any)
Do visit OOM's microsite at http://www.muis.gov.sg/oom
Thank you.
Mohd Sa'at Matari | Mosque Executive Chairman | Al-Istiqamah Mosque | DID: 62814287 | Fax: 62813204 | Email: saat@muis.gov.sg
Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) | Singapore Islamic Hub, 273 Braddell Road, Singapore 579702 | Website: www.muis.gov.sg
Al-Istiqamah Mosque | 2 Serangoon North Ave 2, Singapore 555876 | Website: www.alistiqamah.org
On behalf of Office of the Mufti, I would like to take the opportunity to share our Khutbah Multimedia video. It can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/officeofthemufti or via Muis facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/muis.sg
Fellow Muisians are encourage to disseminate the video through email, facebook (sharing) or even embedded at our personal blog (if any)
Do visit OOM's microsite at http://www.muis.gov.sg/oom
Thank you.
Mohd Sa'at Matari | Mosque Executive Chairman | Al-Istiqamah Mosque | DID: 62814287 | Fax: 62813204 | Email: saat@muis.gov.sg
Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) | Singapore Islamic Hub, 273 Braddell Road, Singapore 579702 | Website: www.muis.gov.sg
Al-Istiqamah Mosque | 2 Serangoon North Ave 2, Singapore 555876 | Website: www.alistiqamah.org
Thursday, July 1, 2010
The W.R.I.T.E. Club Official Video
Assalamualaikum
our club's video is now ready, revamped and revised to include more pictures and videos don't forget to set it to fullscreen, ok?
On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrCEDOAnx8s
On Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/video/video.php?v=1377454716682
wassalam
Friday, June 18, 2010
Rumours
Marilah sama-sama kita renungkan sepotong ayat daripada Al-Quran, surah al-Hujurat ayat 6:
org | E-mail: muhd.khairani@alistiqamah.mosque.org.sg
Maksudnya: "Wahai orang-orang yang beriman apabila datang kepada kamu seorang fasiq dengan khabar berita maka hendaklah kamu selidiki (mengenai kebenarannya) supaya kamu tidak menimpakan ke atas sesuatu kaum dengan perkara yang tidak diingini dan kemudian kamu menyesal terhadap perbuatan kamu itu".
Wallahu a'lam.
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Muhammad Khairani Basiran | Youth Development Officer/Mosque Religious Officer | Masjid Al-Istiqamah | 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2 S(555876) | Tel: 6281 4287 | Web: www.alistiqamah.Wallahu a'lam.
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Wednesday, June 16, 2010
The W.R.I.T.E. Club: Welcome to The W.R.I.T.E. Club!
Salam
Just keeping u all posted.
Hever jgn lupa this coming Saturday, 19 Jun - WRITE Club event at MIQ
FORUM "The Spirit of Academic Excellence 2010"
Yg lapang, sila hadir dr jam 8.00 pagi
Syukran
Mohd Sa'at Matari | Mosque Executive Chairman | Al-Istiqamah Mosque
Just keeping u all posted.
Hever jgn lupa this coming Saturday, 19 Jun - WRITE Club event at MIQ
FORUM "The Spirit of Academic Excellence 2010"
Yg lapang, sila hadir dr jam 8.00 pagi
Syukran
Mohd Sa'at Matari | Mosque Executive Chairman | Al-Istiqamah Mosque
Monday, March 22, 2010
Workshop: Suara Al-Istiqamah(SI) Newsletter.
Arrijal's W.R.I.T.E Club presents
1. Suara Al-Istiqamah Newsletter JOURNALISM Workshop
Workshop description: A concise course on the essentials of writing reports for a newsletter, specifically 'Suara Al-Istiqamah'
Duration: 2 weeks - 27 February and 6 March (Saturdays)
Time: 10 am -12 noon
Open to: Staff & members of public
Members: Free for MIQ staff, The W.R.I.T.E. Club members & Youth Wing Exco
Non-Members: $5
Outline: Participants will be guided on essentials of report-writing and will be tasked to write articles for publication in Suara Al-Istiqamah, the mosque newsletter
2. Suara Al-Istiqamah Newsletter DESIGN Workshop:
Workshop description: A concise course on the essentials of designing newsletter pages using Microsoft Publisher, specifically 'Suara Al-Istiqamah'.
Duration: 2 weeks - 13 and 20 March (Saturdays)
Time: 10 am - 12 noon
Open to: Staff & members of public
Members: Free for MIQ staff, The W.R.I.T.E. Club members & Youth Wing Exco
Non-Members: $5
Outline: Participants will be guided on essentials of designing pages of Suara Al-Istiqamah, the mosque newsletter, and tasked to create actual pages for the next newsletter.
To Register, please contact:
Ustaz Md Khairani Basiran
Youth Development Officer/Mosque Religious Officer
Ustaz Md Khairani Basiran
Youth Development Officer/Mosque Religious Officer
Masjid Al-Istiqamah 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2 S(555876)
tel: 6281 4287
hp: +65 8233 0153
tel: 6281 4287
hp: +65 8233 0153
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Arrijal's Friday Night Fevour: Positive Communication.
Aslm Wr Wb,
Invitation to Arrijal's Monthly Qiyam.
All Arrijal Exco (ArjExco), Arrijalians (Members) & others are welcome.
Start Time: Friday, 26 Febuary 2010 at 21:00
End Time: Saturday, 27 Febuary 2010 at 09:00
Location: Al-Istiqamah Mosque, Level 2.
Street: 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2 (S) 555876
RSVP your attendance.
Arrijal - Al-Istiqamah's Youth Wing
Youth Development Officer: Ustaz Khairani Basiran hp: +65 8233 0153
Arrijal Chairman - Bro Firdaus Khan hp: +65 8383 4959
Arrijal Vice-Chairman - Bro Imran hp: +65 9638 8747
www.arrijal.org
Invitation to Arrijal's Monthly Qiyam.
All Arrijal Exco (ArjExco), Arrijalians (Members) & others are welcome.
Start Time: Friday, 26 Febuary 2010 at 21:00End Time: Saturday, 27 Febuary 2010 at 09:00
Location: Al-Istiqamah Mosque, Level 2.
Street: 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2 (S) 555876
RSVP your attendance.
Arrijal - Al-Istiqamah's Youth Wing
Youth Development Officer: Ustaz Khairani Basiran hp: +65 8233 0153
Arrijal Chairman - Bro Firdaus Khan hp: +65 8383 4959
Arrijal Vice-Chairman - Bro Imran hp: +65 9638 8747
www.arrijal.org
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Invitation to Carnival Ole! - SpeedTag Tournament
Assalamualaikum Wr Wb.
Dear arrijalians, National University of Singapore Malay Society invite us for their Carnival Ole! - SpeedTag Tournament.
See attached.
Dear arrijalians, National University of Singapore Malay Society invite us for their Carnival Ole! - SpeedTag Tournament.
See attached.
An email forward.
To join, contact Ustaz Md Khairani Basiran
hp: +65 8233 0153
email: muhd.khairani@alistiqamah.mosque.org.sg
Saturday, February 13, 2010
ITQAN Camp for Youth Leaders.
Assalamualaikum Wr Wb.
Dear members,
An email from Ustaz Md Khairani Basiran, Youth Development Officer (YDO) Al-Istiqamah Mosque.
To join, contact Ustaz Md Khairani Basiran
hp: +65 8233 0153
email: muhd.khairani@alistiqamah.mosque.org.sg
Dear members,
this coming 19 n 20 Feb, YGSU will be having an ITQAN Camp for Youth Leaders. We can send 5 pax to the camp. i am not sure how many of u have went for the camp
in 2009 so i am opening up the opportunity for any of u who would like to attend
the camp.
An email from Ustaz Md Khairani Basiran, Youth Development Officer (YDO) Al-Istiqamah Mosque.
To join, contact Ustaz Md Khairani Basiran
hp: +65 8233 0153
email: muhd.khairani@alistiqamah.mosque.org.sg
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
4th North East Mosque Cluster (NEMC) Qiyam
Date: Friday, 5 Feb 2010 till Satuday, 6 Feb 2010
Time: 7pm
Venue: Alkaff Mosque Kg Melayu (200 Bedok Reservoir Road (S) 479221)
Stuff that is needed to bring:
Clothes /Track pants /Tudung Telekong(for girls)/Sweater/Sports Shoe/Water Bottle/Toiletries/Sleeping Bag (Optional)/Own Medication/Stationery/Face Towel
* preferable wear sports attire on 2nd day.
RSVP your attendance.
Arrijal - Al-Istiqamah's Youth Wing
Youth Development Officer: Ustaz Khairani Basiran hp: +65 8233 0153
Arrijal Chairman - Bro Firdaus Khan hp: +65 8383 4959
Arrijal Vice-Chairman - Bro Imran hp: +65 9638 8747
www.arrijal.org
Time: 7pm
Venue: Alkaff Mosque Kg Melayu (200 Bedok Reservoir Road (S) 479221)
Stuff that is needed to bring:
Clothes /Track pants /Tudung Telekong(for girls)/Sweater/Sports Shoe/Water Bottle/Toiletries/Sleeping Bag (Optional)/Own Medication/Stationery/Face Towel
* preferable wear sports attire on 2nd day.
RSVP your attendance.
Arrijal - Al-Istiqamah's Youth Wing
Youth Development Officer: Ustaz Khairani Basiran hp: +65 8233 0153
Arrijal Chairman - Bro Firdaus Khan hp: +65 8383 4959
Arrijal Vice-Chairman - Bro Imran hp: +65 9638 8747
www.arrijal.org
seminar MWTAI 2010: Pergolakan Minda Umat Islam
Assalaamualaikum Warahmatullah Wabarakatuh,
Seminar M.W.T.I kini kembali lagi kali ini dengan Tajuk "Pergolakan Minda Umat Islam" - menyentuh tentang hal-hal berkenaan Muslim Liberal, pengaruh pembaratan dan Media Massa.
"Dewasa ini kita dapati masyarakat Islam kian dihadapkan pelbagai gejala merbahaya yang mengancam aqidah dan juga moral. Jika suatu masa dahulu ancaman ajaran sesat pernah menjadi kekhuatiran, kini, tidak kurang dari bahaya serupa, kemunculan aliran-aliran fahaman baru seperti Islam Liberal menggugat kesucian agama kita.
Pada sudut yang lain pula, keruntuhan moral khususnya di kalangan muda-mudi Islam hari ini kian membimbangkan. Tren-tren barat dan pengaruh media massa kian berleluasa dan mendarah-daging dalam kehidupan seharian kita. Penjajahan jiwa dan minda Umat Islam semakin parah dan berleluasa.
Sejauh mana tahap kesedaran kita terhadap berbagai fenomena yang mengasak hari ini? Apakah perisai kita untuk melindungi diri, keluarga dan masyarakat daripada ancaman-ancaman sedemikian?
Sama-samalah kita ikuti seminar ini untuk mengupas isu-isu semasa yang melanda Umat akhir zaman ini!"
Ayuh tunggu apa lagi?! Untuk maklumat lanjut sila muatturun poster dan borang penyertaan.
Segala pertanyaan boleh diajukan kepada saudari Raihana di talian 6741 0131.
Terima Kasih.
p/s: harap dapat sebarkan informasi tentang seminar ini kepada teman-teman yang lain. syukran, jazaakumullah :)
Nur Nadiah Md Hasim
Unit Administrasi
Seminar MWTI 2010
91870424
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Arrijal's Friday Night Fevour: Positive Communication.
Aslm Wr Wb,
Invitation to Arrijal's Monthly Qiyam.
All Arrijal Exco (ArjExco), Arrijalians (Members) & others are welcome.
Start Time: Friday, 29 January 2010 at 21:00
End Time: Saturday, 30 January 2010 at 09:00
Location: Al-Istiqamah Mosque, Level 2.
Street: 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2 (S) 555876
RSVP your attendance.
Arrijal - Al-Istiqamah's Youth Wing
Youth Development Officer: Ustaz Khairani Basiran hp: +65 8233 0153
Arrijal Chairman - Bro Firdaus Khan hp: +65 8383 4959
Arrijal Vice-Chairman - Bro Imran hp: +65 9638 8747
www.arrijal.org
Invitation to Arrijal's Monthly Qiyam.
All Arrijal Exco (ArjExco), Arrijalians (Members) & others are welcome.
Start Time: Friday, 29 January 2010 at 21:00End Time: Saturday, 30 January 2010 at 09:00
Location: Al-Istiqamah Mosque, Level 2.
Street: 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2 (S) 555876
RSVP your attendance.
Arrijal - Al-Istiqamah's Youth Wing
Youth Development Officer: Ustaz Khairani Basiran hp: +65 8233 0153
Arrijal Chairman - Bro Firdaus Khan hp: +65 8383 4959
Arrijal Vice-Chairman - Bro Imran hp: +65 9638 8747
www.arrijal.org
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Arrijal Meeting: 26 Jan 2010.
Aslm Wr Wb,
Calling all Arrijal Exco (ArjExco) & Arrijalians (Members) for Meeting.
Calling all Arrijal Exco (ArjExco) & Arrijalians (Members) for Meeting.
AGENDA:
1. 29 Jan 10; 9pm - Arrijal Get Together Itenary
2. Arrijal Recruitment
3. Arrijal & WRITE Club
4. March Camp.
Date: Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
Location: Al-Istiqamah Mosque.
Street: 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2 (S) 555876
RSVP your attendance.
Appreciate if all ArjExco to come down.
Arrijalians are welcome to chip in ideas.
Arrijal - Al-Istiqamah's Youth Wing
Youth Development Officer: Ustaz Khairani Basiran hp: +65 8233 0153
Arrijal Chairman - Bro Firdaus Khan hp: +65 8383 4959
Arrijal Vice-Chairman - Bro Imran hp: +65 9638 8747
www.arrijal.org
1. 29 Jan 10; 9pm - Arrijal Get Together Itenary
2. Arrijal Recruitment
3. Arrijal & WRITE Club
4. March Camp.
Date: Tuesday, 26 January 2010
Time: 19:30 - 21:30
Location: Al-Istiqamah Mosque.
Street: 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2 (S) 555876
RSVP your attendance.
Appreciate if all ArjExco to come down.
Arrijalians are welcome to chip in ideas.
Arrijal - Al-Istiqamah's Youth Wing
Youth Development Officer: Ustaz Khairani Basiran hp: +65 8233 0153
Arrijal Chairman - Bro Firdaus Khan hp: +65 8383 4959
Arrijal Vice-Chairman - Bro Imran hp: +65 9638 8747
www.arrijal.org
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
A message from Ustaz Izhar, our beloved ex-YDO. Go Arrijal GO!
Assalamualaikum Arrijalians,
Yesterday, the Mosque Awards 2008-2009 was held and Masjid Al-Istiqamah was awarded with DISTINCTION in Youth-Friendly & Community-Friendly Awards and MERIT in Family-Friendly Awards. Thus on a general note, I would like to say congratulations to Masjid Al-Istiqamah and specifically Arrijal Exco, Arrijal members & also to the WRITE Club for the excellent achievement!
The Youth-Friendly Distinction Award is achievement that's based on your documented programs from Jan 2008 - Sep 2009 and I believe, eventhough you consider ourselves as babies due to your first year of exco-ship, you have given our best and strived to the max to get to where you are. Each and everyone of you deserves a pat in the back.
The award is a testimony of hardwork and resilience but most importantly, it symbolizes the ukhuwwah and tolerancy amongst you all. You might come from different backgrounds and harbor different expectancies and thoughts, but when it comes to the crunch, you manage to unite and gave your best for the youths of Al-Istiqamah and the Ummah in general. Hamdan lillah. Congrats too to Hj Saat, MIQ staff, volunteers and whoever had directly or indirectly motivated and propelled Arrijal & WRITE Club towards betterment.
I am deeply honored to have worked with you all for a period of two years and I'll not trade that for anything else. I believe Ustaz Khairani, the Arrijalians & WRITE Club will continue to guide this legacy towards greater success. Amin
Once again, alf mabruk! And keep up the good work.
A message from our beloved ex-YDO.
Ustaz Md Izhar Bin Mohamed Roslan Executive Youth Engagement SU
Yesterday, the Mosque Awards 2008-2009 was held and Masjid Al-Istiqamah was awarded with DISTINCTION in Youth-Friendly & Community-Friendly Awards and MERIT in Family-Friendly Awards. Thus on a general note, I would like to say congratulations to Masjid Al-Istiqamah and specifically Arrijal Exco, Arrijal members & also to the WRITE Club for the excellent achievement!
The Youth-Friendly Distinction Award is achievement that's based on your documented programs from Jan 2008 - Sep 2009 and I believe, eventhough you consider ourselves as babies due to your first year of exco-ship, you have given our best and strived to the max to get to where you are. Each and everyone of you deserves a pat in the back.
The award is a testimony of hardwork and resilience but most importantly, it symbolizes the ukhuwwah and tolerancy amongst you all. You might come from different backgrounds and harbor different expectancies and thoughts, but when it comes to the crunch, you manage to unite and gave your best for the youths of Al-Istiqamah and the Ummah in general. Hamdan lillah. Congrats too to Hj Saat, MIQ staff, volunteers and whoever had directly or indirectly motivated and propelled Arrijal & WRITE Club towards betterment.
I am deeply honored to have worked with you all for a period of two years and I'll not trade that for anything else. I believe Ustaz Khairani, the Arrijalians & WRITE Club will continue to guide this legacy towards greater success. Amin
Once again, alf mabruk! And keep up the good work.
A message from our beloved ex-YDO.
Ustaz Md Izhar Bin Mohamed Roslan Executive Youth Engagement SU
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
The W.R.I.T.E. Club Storytelling Spectacular: HAVE YOU SIGNED UP?
ASSALAMUALAIKUMSchool is starting, but already there is a GREAT competition for all of you! This competition is for 7 to 13 year olds, and GREAT prizes await! (plse see flyer).
It's a storytelling competition, but first you'll be guided in a half-day camp by GREAT facilitators! It all occurs this 16th January (Saturday), at An-Nahdhah Mosque (our national Harmony Centre).
We call it the:
Storytelling Spectacular - Developing Future Ambassadors of Islam.
See the flyer attached for the details.
Basically, you attend a half-day camp in the morning, where you'll be groomed from 9 am to Zuhur to become the next Storytelling Idol :) by telling a story from the annals of islamic history. Don't worry, the stories are all ready for you to choose from!
Then, from 2 pm to 5 pm, you'll get the chance to practise what you've learned in the storytelling competition. The GREAT thing is, you can either compete as an individual or in your own team!
The cost of it all? JUST $5 (FIVE DOLLARS) Food is included!
Compare this price with the storytelling workshops listed below - you literally save hundreds!
So, hurry and sign up - DEADLINE IS THIS SATURDAY (8th JANUARY)
P.S: Those who wish to learn how to groom your siblings or children into storytellers can sign up as co-facilitators FOR FREE.
All you need to do is attend a short meeting (1.45 - 3 pm) this Sunday, and then the actual event itself.
DON'T LOSE OUT ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Qiyam Appreciation.
Click here for more picturesTo
Ustaz Khairani, Bro Imran, Sis Syazwani, Bro Khai, Bro Basitd, Sis Jannah, Bro Muhaimin, Sis Nurhaniza, Sis Salsabila, Sis Filzah, Sis Fathimah, Sis Syafiqah Basiran, Bro Ziyad
Ustaz Khairani, Bro Imran, Sis Syazwani, Bro Khai, Bro Basitd, Sis Jannah, Bro Muhaimin, Sis Nurhaniza, Sis Salsabila, Sis Filzah, Sis Fathimah, Sis Syafiqah Basiran, Bro Ziyad
"Thanks alot 4 coming. hope that whateva that hv been discussed can b carried
out with ease. let us doa 4 each other ya."
a sms by Firdaus; Arrijal Chairman.
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