1. Jumu'ah Schedule
The Spring Semester schedule for Jumu'ah is here! Come join us every Friday at 2PM for Jumu'ah prayer. Below is the full schedule.
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2. Weekly Halaqah
Assalamualaikum MSA, we are pleased to inform you of a 3 day halaqah series we will be having on the dates
2/25/14, 3/4/14, 3/11/14 in the MSA room (409 University Center) from 12pm to 1pm.) The series will be titled Signs of the Final Hour. Its an open invite to anyone and everyone who would like to attend. Below is a little summary and Insha’Allah the guest speakers will be Sheikh Faizan Wahid and Sheikh Samir Wahid.
Between the death of
the blessed Prophet (PeaceBeUponHim) to the rising of the sun from the west, many Signs have appeared in our
modern society that are warning us against the coming of Dajjal and the evils
that have been released by our sins and the deterioration in our relationship
with Allah. Some Signs appeared immediately after the death of the blessed
Prophet and were drastic but short; others are subtle and have weaved their way
into the fabric of our spirit and our society. They have become the norms of
modern life but have deftly changed how we see and perceive, and how we lead
our lifestyles. The blessed Prophet (PeaceBeUponHim) predicted, “A time will
come when the faith will become like a stranger.” He also talked about the
discovery of oil, a boom in the number of reciters of Qur'an, the targeting of
scholars and much, much more. It is compulsory upon every believer who wants to
know about a changing world devastated by economic, spiritual, and social
downfall to learn what the future holds for them and how to save their faith in
these trying times before the coming of the Final Hour.
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3. Da’wah Table
Come Learn about Islam. Free Qur’ans and informational brochures. At the library plaza every Monday and Thursday from 12-1 PM.
Hold a door; lend a hand, Say Good Morning. Smile! –dawahtip
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
1) Cash For Gold Fundraiser
2) AMYP's Monthly Meet-Up
3) Fast-a-thon: Bridging the Gap for Humanity
4) Common Grounds: Coffee + Convert-sations
5) The Big Red Ball
6) Mental Health Workshop: Depression & Anxiety in the Muslim Community
7) MIST 2014
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1) Cash For Gold Fundraiser
Get Cash while
supporting a great cause!
We'll give you cash
in hand in exchange for your old jewelry including: Gold, Silver, Diamonds,
Platinum, etc.
Proceeds benefit
the Risala Gardens Community Project
Sunday, March 2nd
11:00am-2:00pm
Location: Deen Media Center
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/628749380532192/
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2) AMYP's Monthly Meet-Up
Atlanta Muslim Young Professionals' Community Outreach & Social Committees are partnering to make 2014 MMUs the best ones yet! We will be collecting donations for TBD at the March MMU.
When: March 6th, 2013 (1st Thursday of the month) @ 7:00pm
Where: Samad Mediterranean Grill & Market (Zabihah & Muslim Owned)
8898 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs GA 30350
Located in the North River Shopping Center
Online at http://www.samadgrill.com/
Y’all bring your A-game, empty stomachs, and competitive spirit every first Thursday of the month at 7:00pm. We've got taboo, poker, uno, catchphrase, headbands, scrabble, and more games to connect AMYP members with fun.
The meeting is free, and you are only responsible for what you eat. Please feel free to forward the invitation to friends and bring them. We look forward to seeing you!
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/309766995827117/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
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3) Fast-a-thon: Bridging the Gap for Humanity
Come join the
Georgia Tech Muslim Student Association for a banquet dinner with friends of
various faiths as we get together to experience fasting and help raise money
for charity! Fasting is one way to show sympathy for the unfortunate, and our
goal is to bridge the gap between different faiths, cultures, and backgrounds
to raise awareness for the hungry.
For each person
that fasts, local restaurants and businesses will donate at least $1 to the
Atlanta Food Bank. We will have the incredible Shakyh Muhammad Adeyinka Mendes
joining us and speaking about bridging the gap between each other and the power
of love and humanity. We also have a lot more in store for this inspiring and
spiritual night!
Admission is FREE,
but we encourage donating some lunch money for someone who really needs it! So
join us in this day of fasting and bring your friends along... Your CHANGE can make
a CHANGE!
Date: Wednesday, March 5th 2014
Time: 6:30 -9:30 pm
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/655301297865152/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
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4) Common Grounds: Coffee + Convert-sations
Join us for an
evening of sharing our journeys of coming into Islam through story, testimony,
food and artistic expression.
Tickets now on
sale!! Buy your tickets early! Only 50 Tickets available!! No tickets will be
sold at the door!
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/580985
** We are looking
for convert/revert artists who would like to share their art with us, as well
as convert/reverts who would love to share their stories. Please contact
Ny'imah Byrd if you would like to be a part of this exciting event. Visual
artists are welcome well!
Date: Saturday March 8th 2014
Time: 7pm-11pm
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/712344635450549/?ref=2&ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming&source=1
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5) The Big Red Ball
PURCHASE TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/50-cents-periods-2nd-annual-big-red-ball-tickets-9708455251
The 2nd Annual Big
Red Ball benefiting the Metro-Atlanta based non-profit 50 Cents. Period.will
take place at the Clarkston Community Center on Saturday, March 15, 2014, from
7 to 11 p.m. Lavish bites from Alison Lueker-Ritter of Atlanta’s Sun in My
Belly will highlight a convivial evening of dinner, drinks and dancing with
Stiletto Dance Company and music from Big Band Atlanta at one of the East Side’s most
lauded venues. Over 200 guests will convene to enjoy Lueker’s distinct dishes
as well as the benefit’s signature cocktail, the Ruby Slipper. Guests are
encouraged to “paint the town red” as they dance and mingle at one of 2014’s
most important charitable events.
50 Cents. Period. was founded in 2010 by Atlantan
Lorrie King to empower women and girls to stay fully engaged in their lives and
educations, without the stigma and barriers surrounding their period, gender,
and reproductive choices. In 2013, 50 Cents. Period. represents a worldwide
network of individuals spanning five countries and three continents, who are
dedicated to creating social and economic justice for the women and girls they
serve, by providing by providing health education, linkages to medical care,
screenings, and peer support, and access to clean water and sanitation
facilities. Fifty Cents. Period. is a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) charitable
organization.
WHEN: Saturday, March 15, 2014
• Cocktails at 7 p.m., with buffet dinner to follow
at 7:30p.m.
• Dancing with Atlanta Big Band and performances by
Stiletto Dance Company at 9 and 10p.m.
LOCATION: Clarkston Community Center, 3701 College
Ave, Clarkston, GA
COST:
• $95 VIP, includes pre-event cocktail hour, early
auction bidding, VIP gift bag
• $50 General Admission; $45 Early Bird if
purchased before 15 February 2014
• $25 Educators & Non-Profit Employee Rate
• $15 Students
Hosted by: Team Red and the board of directors of
50 Cents. Period.
Sponsors: Sun in My Belly, Atlanta Big Band, Stiletto
Dance Company
For more information about sponsorship
opportunities, please contact Lorrie King at [log in to unmask]
or Julie Shaffer at [log in to unmask].
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/50-cents-periods-2nd-annual-big-red-ball-tickets-9708455251
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/195884190619394/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
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6) Mental Health Workshop: Depression & Anxiety in the Muslim Community
The CDC & ADAA estimate that nearly 1 in every 5 Americans are affected with some Anxiety Disorder and nearly 1 in every 10 are suffering from depression. These conditions have touched us all, whether directly or indirectly, and all though these are very treatable conditions, many go without help or treatment. Madina Institute is very excited to open the dialogue to address this issue by hosting a Workshop on Depression & Anxiety in the Muslim Community by Dr. Mahmood will address the Islamic perspectives on depression and anxiety, an overview of mood disorders and how to identify them and delve into suggestions for those who seek help or wish to help.
Instructor Bio: Omar Mahmood was born and raised in Southern California. He completed his undergraduate studies at ULCA where he double-majored in Psychology and Arabic. He then studied the Islamic Sciences at Dar al-Mustafa in Yemeni valley of Hadeamawt. He returned to the US and completed his Ph.D in Clinical Psychology at Wayne State University. He is currently a neuropsychologist and server as a national adviser to the Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA).
Class: Madina Institute Workshop: Depression &
Anxiety in the Muslim Community
When: Sunday, March 16th from 11am - 3pm; Free
Brunch from 10-11am
Where: Madina Institute Masjid @ 3580 Sweetwater
Rd, Duluth, GA 30096
Instructor: Dr. Omar Mahmood, PhD in Clinical
Psychology, studied the traditional Islamic sciences at Dar Al-Mustafa in Yemen
Registration: $30; Team Package: $25/registrant for
groups of 5 or more; Includes Brunch. To register, please visit www.madinainstituteusa.org
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/623190521085594/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming
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7) MIST Atlanta 2014!
MIST Atlanta 2014 will be on March 7-9, 2014, and held at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, GA.
REGISTRATION HAS ALREADY STARTED, so get your teams together! The registration deadline is February 7, 2014.
Registration Link:
https://web.adderpit.com/MIST
For more information:
http://www.getmistified.com/atlanta
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1375680329240088/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming