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March 2010 | Rabi Al-Awwal /Rabi Al-Akhar<br />

T h e P R A y e R C e n T e R o f o R l A n d P A R k M o n T h ly n e w s l e T T e R<br />

Day<br />

March<br />

Hijri<br />

Fajr<br />

Sunrise<br />

Dhuhr<br />

Asr<br />

Maghrib<br />

Isha<br />

<strong>Contact</strong> <strong>Info</strong><br />

Mon<br />

1<br />

Rabi Al-Awwal<br />

5:10<br />

6:26<br />

12:04<br />

3:58<br />

5:42<br />

6:59<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>of</strong> orland Park<br />

16530 s. 104th Ave<br />

orland Park, Il 60467<br />

Phone 708-349-6592<br />

fax 708-349-6586<br />

www.op-pc.org<br />

Tue<br />

Wed<br />

Thu<br />

Fri<br />

Sat<br />

2<br />

3<br />

4<br />

5<br />

6<br />

16<br />

17<br />

18<br />

19<br />

20<br />

5:08<br />

5:06<br />

5:05<br />

5:03<br />

5:02<br />

6:24<br />

6:22<br />

6:21<br />

6:19<br />

6:18<br />

12:04<br />

12:04<br />

12:04<br />

12:03<br />

12:03<br />

3:59<br />

4:00<br />

4:01<br />

4:02<br />

4:03<br />

5:44<br />

5:45<br />

5:46<br />

5:47<br />

5:48<br />

7:00<br />

7:01<br />

7:02<br />

7:03<br />

7:05<br />

<strong>Call</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong><br />

Sun<br />

7<br />

21<br />

5:00<br />

6:16<br />

12:03<br />

4:04<br />

5:49<br />

7:06<br />

fajr: 30 minutes after Adthan<br />

Mon<br />

8<br />

22<br />

4:58<br />

6:14<br />

12:03<br />

4:05<br />

5:51<br />

7:07<br />

dhuhr: 1:00pm<br />

Tue<br />

9<br />

23<br />

4:58<br />

6:14<br />

12:03<br />

4:05<br />

5:51<br />

7:07<br />

Asr: 2 Rak’as after Adthan<br />

Wed<br />

10<br />

24<br />

4:55<br />

6:11<br />

12:02<br />

4:07<br />

5:53<br />

7:09<br />

Maghrib: 2 Rak’as after Adthan<br />

Isha:<br />

3/1 - 3/13: 8:00pm<br />

3/14 - End: 2 Rak’as after Adthan<br />

Jumuah: 1:00pm<br />

Thu<br />

Fri<br />

Sat<br />

Sun<br />

11<br />

12<br />

13<br />

14<br />

25<br />

26<br />

27<br />

28<br />

4:53<br />

4:52<br />

4:50<br />

5:48<br />

6:09<br />

6:08<br />

6:06<br />

7:04<br />

12:02<br />

12:02<br />

12:01<br />

1:01<br />

4:08<br />

4:09<br />

4:10<br />

5:11<br />

5:54<br />

5:55<br />

5:56<br />

6:57<br />

7:10<br />

7:12<br />

7:13<br />

8:14<br />

Mon<br />

15<br />

29<br />

5:46<br />

7:03<br />

1:01<br />

5:12<br />

6:58<br />

8:15<br />

<strong>Hadith</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Month</strong><br />

Tue<br />

16<br />

30<br />

5:45<br />

7:01<br />

1:00<br />

5:13<br />

7:00<br />

8:16<br />

Abu Musa Al-Ash`ari RA reported:<br />

<strong>The</strong> Messenger <strong>of</strong> Allah (PBUh) said,<br />

“when a slave’s child dies, Allah <strong>the</strong><br />

Most high asks his angels, `have you<br />

taken out <strong>the</strong> life <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> child <strong>of</strong> My<br />

slave?” <strong>The</strong>y reply in <strong>the</strong> affirmative.<br />

he <strong>the</strong>n asks, `have you taken <strong>the</strong><br />

fruit <strong>of</strong> his heart?’ <strong>The</strong>y reply in <strong>the</strong><br />

affirmative. <strong>The</strong>reupon he asks, `what<br />

has My slave said?’ <strong>The</strong>y say: `he has<br />

praised you and said: Inna lillahi wa<br />

inna ilaihi raji`un (we belong to Allah<br />

and to him we shall be returned).<br />

Allah says: `Build a house for My slave<br />

in Jannah and name it as Bait-ulhamd<br />

(<strong>the</strong> house <strong>of</strong> Praise).’’’<br />

Wed<br />

Thu<br />

Fri<br />

Sat<br />

Sun<br />

Mon<br />

Tue<br />

Wed<br />

Thu<br />

Fri<br />

Sat<br />

Sun<br />

Mon<br />

17<br />

18<br />

19<br />

20<br />

21<br />

22<br />

23<br />

24<br />

25<br />

26<br />

27<br />

28<br />

29<br />

Rabi Al-Akhar<br />

2<br />

3<br />

4<br />

5<br />

6<br />

7<br />

8<br />

9<br />

10<br />

11<br />

12<br />

13<br />

5:43<br />

5:41<br />

5:41<br />

5:39<br />

5:36<br />

5:34<br />

5:32<br />

5:30<br />

5:28<br />

5:27<br />

5:27<br />

5:23<br />

5:21<br />

6:59<br />

6:58<br />

6:58<br />

6:56<br />

6:53<br />

6:51<br />

6:49<br />

6:47<br />

6:46<br />

6:44<br />

6:44<br />

6:41<br />

6:39<br />

1:00<br />

1:00<br />

1:00<br />

1:00<br />

12:59<br />

12:59<br />

12:58<br />

12:58<br />

12:58<br />

12:57<br />

12:57<br />

12:57<br />

12:57<br />

5:13<br />

5:14<br />

5:14<br />

5:15<br />

5:17<br />

5:18<br />

5:19<br />

5:19<br />

5:20<br />

5:21<br />

5:21<br />

5:22<br />

5:23<br />

7:01<br />

7:02<br />

7:02<br />

7:03<br />

7:05<br />

7:06<br />

7:07<br />

7:08<br />

7:10<br />

7:11<br />

7:11<br />

7:13<br />

7:14<br />

8:17<br />

8:19<br />

8:19<br />

8:20<br />

8:22<br />

8:23<br />

8:25<br />

8:26<br />

8:27<br />

8:28<br />

8:28<br />

8:31<br />

8:32<br />

~At-Tirmidhi~<br />

Tue<br />

30<br />

14<br />

5:19<br />

6:37<br />

12:56<br />

5:24<br />

7:15<br />

8:33<br />

Wed<br />

31<br />

15<br />

5:17<br />

6:36<br />

12:56<br />

5:25<br />

7:16<br />

8:35<br />

Note: <strong>Prayer</strong> Times are ma<strong>the</strong>matical calculations and are prone to human error.<br />

© <strong>The</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>of</strong> Orland Park


<strong>The</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>of</strong> orland Park <strong>Month</strong>ly newsletter<br />

Dates to Remember:<br />

4th Annual Fundraising Dinner<br />

oPPC lower level<br />

saturday, March 27th: 5:30pm – Isha<br />

Boys Q&A w/ Sheikh Yaser Birjas<br />

oPPC lower level<br />

Tuesday, March 16th: 5:45pm – 6:45pm<br />

Girls Q&A w/ Sheikh Yaser Birjas<br />

oPPC lower level<br />

wednesday, March 17th: 5:45pm – 6:45pm<br />

Tajweed Essentials<br />

oPPC lower level<br />

March 22-25, March 29-April 1<br />

101: 6:30pm – 8:00pm | 102: 8:00pm – 10:00pm<br />

Paid Course, to sign up contact badie@op-pc.org<br />

Calendar <strong>of</strong> Events<br />

March<br />

Sunday Monday Tuesday<br />

1 2<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [5:15-7:45pm] Sheikh Nady ● [5:45-6:45pm] Youth<br />

Mentorship<br />

● [7-8pm] Etiquette <strong>of</strong> Seeking<br />

Knowledge<br />

● [8:30-9pm] 40 <strong>Hadith</strong> Nawawi<br />

2010 Executive<br />

Committee Members<br />

• dr. Mohamed krad - President<br />

• Mr. Malik Ali - Vice President and Treasurer<br />

• Mr. khalil h. khalil - Chairman <strong>of</strong> fundraising<br />

• Mr. Mohammed n<strong>of</strong>al - Member<br />

• dr. Ashraf Abdul hameed - Member<br />

• dr. khalid Raheem - Member<br />

• Mr. Badie Ali - Chairman <strong>of</strong> dawah Committee<br />

Khatib Schedule:<br />

March 5th: sheikh yaser Birjas<br />

March 12th: Guest khatib<br />

March 19th: sheikh yaser Birjas<br />

March 26th: sheikh yaser Birjas<br />

<strong>Contact</strong> Us For more info about our activities<br />

sheikh yaser Birjas - director <strong>of</strong> english Islamic<br />

education, outreach and youth:<br />

(708) 349-6592 x102 • yaser.birjas@op-pc.org<br />

Building Manager<br />

suleiman Ramadan Cell (708) 699-6822<br />

<strong>of</strong>fice (708) 349-6592 x103<br />

secretary:<br />

Malek shaar: (708) 717-1009<br />

mtshaar@op-pc.org<br />

sisters youth Program:<br />

fatima noubani: (708) 351-8011<br />

fnoubani@op-pc.org<br />

Bro<strong>the</strong>rs youth Program:<br />

Ahmed Mustafa: (708) 890-8908<br />

newsletter/Advertising Inquiries:<br />

Badie Ali: (708) 337-6000 • badie@op-pc.org<br />

To volunteer at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>of</strong> orland Park please<br />

contact volunteers@op-pc.org.<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [12-1pm] New Muslim<br />

Mentorship<br />

● [12-2pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

● [1-2:30pm] New Muslim<br />

Mentorship<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Malek’s<br />

Program<br />

● [7-8pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

Daylight Savings Time Begins<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [12-1pm] New Muslim<br />

Mentorship<br />

● [12-2pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

● [1-2:30pm] New Muslim<br />

Mentorship<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Malek’s<br />

Program<br />

● [7-8pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [12-1pm] New Muslim<br />

Mentorship<br />

● [12-2pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

● [1-2:30pm] New Muslim<br />

Mentorship<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Malek’s<br />

Program<br />

● [7-8pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [12-1pm] New Muslim<br />

Mentorship<br />

● [12-2pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

● [1-2:30pm] New Muslim<br />

Mentorship<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Malek’s<br />

Program<br />

● [7-8pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

7 8 9<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [5:15-7:45pm] Sheikh Nady<br />

● [6:30-8pm] News Meeting<br />

● [7-8pm] Fundraising Meeting<br />

14 15 16<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [5:15-7:45pm] Sheikh Nady<br />

21 22 23<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [5:15-7:45pm] Sheikh Nady<br />

● [6:30-8pm] Tajweed 101<br />

● [7-8pm] Islamic Meeting<br />

● [8-10pm] Tajweed 102<br />

28 29 30<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [5:15-7:45pm] Sheikh Nady<br />

● [6:30-8pm] Tajweed 101<br />

● [8-10pm] Tajweed 102<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Youth<br />

Mentorship<br />

● [7-8pm] Etiquette <strong>of</strong> Seeking<br />

Knowledge<br />

● [8:30-9pm] 40 <strong>Hadith</strong> Nawawi<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Q&A w/ Sheikh<br />

● [7-8pm] Etiquette <strong>of</strong> Seeking<br />

Knowledge<br />

● [8:30-9pm] 40 <strong>Hadith</strong> Nawawi<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Youth<br />

Mentorship<br />

● [6:30-8pm] Tajweed 101<br />

● [8-10pm] Tajweed 102<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Youth<br />

Mentorship<br />

● [7-8pm] Etiquette <strong>of</strong> Seeking<br />

Knowledge<br />

● [8:30-9pm] 40 <strong>Hadith</strong> Nawawi<br />

● [6:30-8pm] Tajweed 101<br />

● [8-10pm] Tajweed 102


March 2010 | Rabi Al-Awwal /Rabi Al-Akhar<br />

●<br />

●<br />

●<br />

●<br />

Legend<br />

Men’s Programs in Blue<br />

Women’s Programs in Red<br />

Male & Female Programs in Green<br />

Committee Meetings in Black: Open to public; please join us or contact committees@op-pc.org for more info.<br />

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [12-1pm] English Dars<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Malek’s<br />

Program<br />

● [6-8pm] Sheikh Abdul Salaam<br />

● [7-8pm] Raheeq Al-Makhtum<br />

● [8:30-9pm] Tayseer Mustalih<br />

al <strong>Hadith</strong><br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [12-1pm] English Dars<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Malek’s<br />

Program<br />

● [6-8pm] Sheikh Abdul Salaam<br />

● [7-8pm] Raheeq Al-Makhtum<br />

● [8:30-9pm] Tayseer Mustalih<br />

al <strong>Hadith</strong><br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [12-1pm] English Dars<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Malek’s<br />

Program<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Q&A w/ Sheikh<br />

● [6-8pm] Sheikh Abdul Salaam<br />

● [7-8pm] Raheeq Al-Makhtum<br />

● [8:30-9pm] Tayseer Mustalih<br />

al <strong>Hadith</strong><br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [12-1pm] English Dars<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Malek’s Prog.<br />

● [6-8pm] Sheikh Abdul Salaam<br />

● [6:30-8pm] Tajweed 101<br />

● [8-10pm] Tajweed 102<br />

3 4 5 6<br />

10 11 12 13<br />

17 18 19 First Day <strong>of</strong> Spring 20<br />

24 25 26 27<br />

31<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [12-1pm] English Dars<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Malek’s Prog.<br />

● [6-8pm] Sheikh Abdul Salaam<br />

● [7-8pm] Raheeq Al-Makhtum<br />

● [8:30-9pm] Tayseer Mustalih<br />

al <strong>Hadith</strong><br />

● [6:30-8pm] Tajweed 101<br />

● [8-10pm] Tajweed 102<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [10-12pm] Ladies Tajweed<br />

● [12-1pm] Dars [Arabic]<br />

● [5:15-7:45pm] Sheikh Nady<br />

● [6-8pm] Sheikh Abdul Salaam<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [10-12pm] Ladies Tajweed<br />

● [12-1pm] Dars [Arabic]<br />

● [5:15-7:45pm] Sheikh Nady<br />

● [6-8pm] Sheikh Abdul Salaam<br />

● [7-8pm] Dawah Meeting<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [10-12pm] Ladies Tajweed<br />

● [12-1pm] Dars [Arabic]<br />

● [5:15-7:45pm] Sheikh Nady<br />

● [6-8pm] Sheikh Abdul Salaam<br />

● [7-8pm] Youth Meeting<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [10-12pm] Ladies Tajweed<br />

● [12-1pm] Dars [Arabic]<br />

● [5:15-7:45pm] Sheikh Nady<br />

● [6-8pm] Sheikh Abdul Salaam<br />

● [6:30-8pm] Tajweed 101<br />

● [8-10pm] Tajweed 102<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [12:30-1pm] Fiqh Dars [Arab]<br />

● [12:30-1pm] Raheeq al-<br />

Makhtum [Arabic]<br />

● [1-1:35pm] Salat al-Jumuah<br />

● [5-8pm] Al-Muminaat Class<br />

● [5:15-7:45pm] Sheikh Nady<br />

● [7-8pm] Al Huda Halaqa [Eng]<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [12:30-1pm] Fiqh Dars [Arab]<br />

● [12:30-1pm] Raheeq al-<br />

Makhtum [Arabic]<br />

● [1-1:35pm] Salat al-Jumuah<br />

● [5-8pm] Al-Muminaat Class<br />

● [5:15-7:45pm] Sheikh Nady<br />

● [7-8pm] Al Huda Halaqa [Eng]<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [12:30-1pm] Fiqh Dars [Arab]<br />

● [12:30-1pm] Raheeq al-<br />

Makhtum [Arabic]<br />

● [1-1:35pm] Salat al-Jumuah<br />

● [5-8pm] Al-Muminaat Class<br />

● [5:15-7:45pm] Sheikh Nady<br />

● [7-8pm] Al Huda Halaqa [Eng]<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [12:30-1pm] Fiqh Dars [Arab]<br />

● [12:30-1pm] Raheeq al-<br />

Makhtum [Arabic]<br />

● [1-1:35pm] Salat al-Jumuah<br />

● [5-8pm] Al-Muminaat Class<br />

● [5:15-7:45pm] Sheikh Nady<br />

● [7-8pm] Al Huda Halaqa [Eng]<br />

February 2010<br />

S M T W T F S<br />

1 2 3 4 5 6<br />

7 8 9 10 11 12 13<br />

14 15 16 17 18 19 20<br />

21 22 23 24 25 26 27<br />

28<br />

For detailed event information please visit www.op-pc.org/calendar/<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [10-1pm] Saturday School<br />

● [2-4pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

● [5:30-7pm] Youth Karate<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Malek’s<br />

Program<br />

● [6-7pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

● [6:45-7:45pm] Quran (Gen.)<br />

● [7-8pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [10-1pm] Saturday School<br />

● [2-4pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

● [5:30-7pm] Youth Karate<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Malek’s<br />

Program<br />

● [6-7pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

● [6:45-7:45pm] Quran (Gen.)<br />

● [7-8pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [10-1pm] Saturday School<br />

● [2-4pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

● [5:30-7pm] Youth Karate<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Malek’s<br />

Program<br />

● [6-7pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

● [6:45-7:45pm] Quran (Gen.)<br />

● [7-8pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

● [After Fajr] Quran<br />

● [10-1pm] Saturday School<br />

● [2-4pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

● [5:30-7pm] Youth Karate<br />

● [5:30-Isha] 4th Annual<br />

Fundraising Dinner<br />

● [5:45-6:45pm] Malek’s<br />

Program<br />

● [6-7pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

● [7-8pm] Youth Mentorship<br />

April 2010<br />

S M T W T F S<br />

1 2 3<br />

4 5 6 7 8 9 10<br />

11 12 13 14 15 16 17<br />

18 19 20 21 22 23 24<br />

25 26 27 28 29 30<br />

2010<br />

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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>of</strong> orland Park <strong>Month</strong>ly newsletter<br />

Al Akhbar – <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Center</strong> Community News<br />

Share your news, announcements and events.<br />

If you have good news (graduations, new baby,<br />

anniversary, wedding), sad news, or an event<br />

you would like to share with <strong>the</strong> community<br />

please e-mail mn<strong>of</strong>al@op-pc.org. Space permitting,<br />

we will do our best to publish it in <strong>the</strong><br />

next issue.<br />

Marriage/Engagement<br />

Congratulations to <strong>the</strong> following couples on<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir recent marriage/engagement:<br />

♥<br />

♥<br />

♥<br />

<strong>The</strong> Arekat family and <strong>the</strong> khalil family<br />

celebrated <strong>the</strong> engagement <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir children<br />

darwish and Amal on <strong>the</strong> 23rd <strong>of</strong><br />

January, 2010. Insha’Allah darwish and<br />

Amal will get married this spring.<br />

Abraham Abed and sana Masood<br />

Jawdat dissi and Amane hammad<br />

May Allah (swt) keep <strong>the</strong>ir marriage and faith<br />

strong, and bless <strong>the</strong>m with years <strong>of</strong> happiness<br />

and joy.<br />

New Arrivals<br />

Congratulations to Rafat and Rana haj yasin -<br />

<strong>the</strong> proud parents <strong>of</strong> a healthy baby boy named<br />

Adam. Adam was born on January 31, 2010.<br />

Mom, dad, older-sister Taleen and baby Adam<br />

are doing fine. Alhamdulillah.<br />

Congratulations to wafik and Maha Mizyed on<br />

<strong>the</strong> arrival <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir adorable baby boy, Ismail Mizyed.<br />

Ismail was born January 11, 2010, 8lbs<br />

13 oz and 21 inches long. Ismail and his mom<br />

are both doing well Alhamdulillah.<br />

Ghadah and Ziyad Zeidan would like to announce<br />

<strong>the</strong> birth <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir healthy twin boys;<br />

Zain and Zedan. Born January 5th 2010.<br />

Mo<strong>the</strong>r, babies and entire family are happy and<br />

doing fine. Alhamdulillah.<br />

completion. <strong>The</strong> Guest speaker was wisam<br />

sharieff from Bayyinah Institute. <strong>The</strong> brunch<br />

was held at <strong>the</strong> holiday Inn in willowbrook.<br />

Alhamdulillah construction <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Quran<br />

Academy is in full swing. exterior is complete!!<br />

All brickwork has been finalized and<br />

<strong>the</strong> ro<strong>of</strong> and glass was recently installed.<br />

But we need your continued support. funds<br />

to complete <strong>the</strong> project are quickly diminishing.<br />

without your support construction will<br />

stop! don’t allow <strong>the</strong> project to come to a<br />

halt. Insha’Allah, now is <strong>the</strong> time to fulfill<br />

your pledges and donations.<br />

Property Tax Appeals<br />

If you live in Cook County, your recent property<br />

tax bill more <strong>the</strong>n likely has increased. on<br />

february 11, 2010 <strong>The</strong> Arab American democratic<br />

Club sponsored an outreach tax seminar<br />

at <strong>the</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Center</strong>. Both Commissioners<br />

Brendan houlihan and Joseph Berrios, along<br />

with <strong>the</strong>ir staff were on hand to assist individuals<br />

to appeal <strong>the</strong>ir property taxes.<br />

<strong>The</strong> event was well received. over 200 property<br />

owners attend <strong>the</strong> seminar and filed <strong>the</strong><br />

required forms to appeal <strong>the</strong>ir taxes. <strong>The</strong> staff<br />

Members answered all <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir questions and<br />

assisted <strong>the</strong>m all in properly completing <strong>the</strong><br />

tax forms.<br />

Congratulations to walid and sana Mizyed on<br />

<strong>the</strong> birth <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>ir baby boy, othman Mizyed.<br />

othaman was born december 4, 2009. Mom<br />

and baby are in good health Alhamdulillah.<br />

4<br />

we ask that Allah (swt) blesses <strong>the</strong>m and protects<br />

<strong>the</strong>m all.<br />

Quran Academy Brunch:<br />

Funds Needed NOW<br />

on february 21, 2010, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />

held a Circle Brunch to introduce <strong>the</strong> Quran<br />

Academy building and raise funds for its<br />

A special thanks to <strong>the</strong> Arab American democratic<br />

Club, Commissioner Brendan houlihan<br />

and Commissioner Joseph Berrios.<br />

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have time to appeal. log onto www.<br />

cookcountyboard<strong>of</strong>review.com. download and<br />

complete <strong>the</strong> appeal form – <strong>the</strong>n drop it <strong>of</strong>f<br />

at <strong>the</strong> Mosque. for more information, please<br />

contact volunteers@op-pc.org.<br />

SWIFT Interfaith Dinner<br />

March 07, 2010<br />

<strong>The</strong> swIfT Interfaith dinner has been scheduled<br />

for March 07, 2010 at <strong>the</strong> frankfort<br />

Mosque. <strong>The</strong> <strong>the</strong>me <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> dinner will be:<br />

“swIfT: PAsT, PResenT, fUTURe - why Are<br />

we here This evening” - a discussion on how<br />

our interfaith work and goals can be applied to<br />

<strong>the</strong> real world.<br />

<strong>The</strong> special Guest will be Rev Jim young - one<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> initial founders <strong>of</strong> swIfT. he will be <strong>the</strong><br />

recipient <strong>of</strong> this year’s swIfT faith in humanity<br />

Award. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased<br />

in advance. no tickets will be sold at<br />

<strong>the</strong> door. To reserve your spot or for more information,<br />

please contact Mohammed n<strong>of</strong>al at<br />

mn<strong>of</strong>al@op-pc.org.<br />

SWIFT Speakers Forum<br />

April 18, 2010<br />

Prophets According to Our Faith<br />

swIfT has scheduled a speakers forum for<br />

April 18, 2010 at st Michaels Church in orland<br />

Park– from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. This is a free<br />

event and open to all. <strong>The</strong> topic <strong>of</strong> discuss will<br />

be “Prophets According to our faith” - a discussion<br />

on how our faith group views Prophets<br />

and Prophethood. Mark your calendars and<br />

join us for this lively discussion. listen to our<br />

Panel speakers from <strong>the</strong> Christian, Jewish and<br />

Muslim faiths. Question and answer session<br />

will follow and light snacks and beverages will<br />

served. for more information, please contact<br />

Mohammed n<strong>of</strong>al at mn<strong>of</strong>al@op-pc.org.<br />

Master Lecture Series<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Center</strong> recently hosted two very<br />

inspiriting Master lecture series.<br />

> Towards a Prophetic Community: In <strong>the</strong><br />

shade <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Prophet’s legacy - by sheikh<br />

yaser Birjas<br />

on January 16, 2010, shk yaser discussed<br />

<strong>the</strong> life <strong>of</strong> RasulAllah (peace be upon him) in<br />

relation to his vision in Mecca and Medina. he<br />

discussed how RasulAllah built and prepared<br />

for <strong>the</strong> future <strong>of</strong> his Ummah.<br />

> our Approach to <strong>the</strong> Quran<br />

- by wisam sharieff<br />

on february 13, 2010, wisam sharieff from<br />

Bayyinah Institute, discussed “our Approach to<br />

<strong>the</strong> Quran.”<br />

Bro wisam gave examples from <strong>the</strong> holy<br />

Quran – reflecting on its majestic beauty. It<br />

was an inspiring evening – and beneficial to<br />

all that attended. If you missed <strong>the</strong>se events,<br />

please request a copy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Cd and view it<br />

at home. for more information contact volunteers@op-pc.org.<br />

News Events/Functions<br />

<strong>The</strong> Calendar <strong>of</strong> events on Page 2 is full <strong>of</strong><br />

new functions and classes for all – young, old,<br />

sisters and bro<strong>the</strong>rs – in Arabic and/or english.<br />

new Muslim Programs, Books studies with<br />

shk yaser, Arabic discussions with shk nady,<br />

Quran courses for everyone, sisters dars in<br />

english and Arabic, and lots more. Get involved<br />

now, register for an event and take advantage<br />

<strong>of</strong> this sea <strong>of</strong> Islamic knowledge.<br />

Students Shine at Annual AIA<br />

(Frankfort Masjid) Quran<br />

Recitation & Adhan Competition<br />

AIA weekend Islamic school in frankfort held<br />

<strong>the</strong> final Round <strong>of</strong> its annual Quran Recitation<br />

& Adhan Competition on sunday feb 14th. A<br />

panel <strong>of</strong> 3-Judges scored <strong>the</strong> students on <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

fluency, delivery and Tajweed for <strong>the</strong>ir recitations.<br />

one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> judges included sheikh Abdussalaam<br />

<strong>of</strong> oPPC.<br />

<strong>The</strong>re was a large turnout <strong>of</strong> students and<br />

parents - and all present were inspired by <strong>the</strong><br />

dedication <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> young people <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> community<br />

to learn and to perfect <strong>the</strong> reading <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

holy Quran. May Allah reward <strong>the</strong>m all!.<br />

Get Counted<br />

2010 Census<br />

every 10 years <strong>the</strong> U.s Population is tallied.<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Center</strong> encourages everyone to<br />

actively participate in <strong>the</strong> Census. <strong>The</strong> Census<br />

will define who we are as a nation. you are<br />

encouraged to respond to <strong>the</strong> short questionnaire<br />

all households will receive soon. <strong>The</strong><br />

Census helps shape <strong>the</strong> future <strong>of</strong> our communities<br />

and defines our voice in Congress.<br />

over $400 billion in federal funds is awarded<br />

to states and communities based on census<br />

data. <strong>The</strong> data guides important community<br />

planning - including schools, roads, hospitals,<br />

child cars, and more. Businesses also use <strong>the</strong><br />

data to locate supermarkets, shopping centers<br />

and new housing.<br />

Make sure your Muslim Voice is heard by participating<br />

in <strong>the</strong> Census. let’s make sure all<br />

Muslims are counted in this Census.<br />

Rest assured your Census information is safe<br />

and confidential. By law <strong>the</strong> Census Bureau<br />

cannot share an individual’s answers with<br />

anyone - including welfare and immigration<br />

agencies. Violating this law results in jail time<br />

and a fine. so GeT CoUnTed!!! Take a few<br />

minutes, fill out and return <strong>the</strong> quick and easy<br />

questionnaire.<br />

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ComiNg to oPPC!!!<br />

tajweed Essentials<br />

<strong>the</strong> Science <strong>of</strong> Recitation<br />

Alhamdulilah, <strong>The</strong> <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Center</strong> <strong>of</strong> orland Park is proud to announce an amazing workshop<br />

that will be coming to our Masjid on March 22nd! This is an amazing opportunity that may<br />

not make its way back here. Registration is on a first come first serve basis and <strong>the</strong>re are<br />

only 60 spaces available. Please reserve your spot today by contacting Badie Ali (badie@<br />

op-pc.org or 708.337.6000).<br />

<strong>The</strong> Goal <strong>of</strong> this seminar is to give attendees a solid start in proper recitation <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Qur’an<br />

consistent with <strong>the</strong> prophetic method <strong>of</strong> recitation. our attendees don’t only fine-tune <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

recitation through this highly interactive seminar, <strong>the</strong>y develop new love <strong>of</strong> reciting <strong>the</strong><br />

Qur’an at <strong>the</strong> same time!<br />

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Al-fawa’id<br />

© 2004 Umm Al-Qura<br />

<strong>The</strong>re are ten useless matters:<br />

1. knowledge that is not<br />

acted on<br />

2. <strong>The</strong> deed that has<br />

nei<strong>the</strong>r sincerity nor is based on<br />

following <strong>the</strong> righteous examples<br />

<strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs<br />

3. Money that is hoarded,<br />

as <strong>the</strong> owner nei<strong>the</strong>r enjoys it<br />

during this life nor obtains any<br />

reward for it in <strong>the</strong> hereafter<br />

4. <strong>The</strong> heart that is empty<br />

<strong>of</strong> love and longing for Allah, and<br />

<strong>of</strong> seeking closeness to him<br />

5. A body that does not obey and serve Allah<br />

6. loving Allah without following his orders or seeking his pleasure<br />

7. Time that is not spent in expiating sins or seizing opportunities to<br />

do good<br />

ten Useless matters<br />

by imam ibn ul Qayyim al Jawziyyah<br />

Words <strong>of</strong> Wisdom<br />

from <strong>the</strong> Prophet e<br />

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8. A mind that thinks about useless matters<br />

9. serving those who do not bring you close to Allah, nor benefit you<br />

in your life<br />

10. hoping and fearing whoever is under <strong>the</strong> authority <strong>of</strong> Allah and in<br />

his hand; while he cannot bring any benefit or harm to himself, nor<br />

death, nor life; nor can he resurrect himself.<br />

however <strong>the</strong> greater <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se matters are wasting <strong>the</strong> heart and wasting<br />

time. wasting <strong>the</strong> heart is done by preferring this worldly life over <strong>the</strong><br />

hereafter, and wasting time is done by having incessant hope. destruction<br />

occurs by following one’s desires and having incessant hope, while all<br />

goodness is found in following <strong>the</strong> right path and preparing oneself to<br />

meet Allah.<br />

how strange it is that when a servant <strong>of</strong> Allah has a [worldly] problem,<br />

he seeks help <strong>of</strong> Allah, but he never asks Allah to cure his heart before<br />

it dies <strong>of</strong> ignorance, neglect, fulfilling one’s desires and being involved<br />

in innovations. Indeed, when <strong>the</strong> heart dies, he will never feel <strong>the</strong><br />

significance or impact <strong>of</strong> his sins.<br />

“whoever is kind, Allah will be kind to<br />

him; <strong>the</strong>refore be kind to man on <strong>the</strong><br />

earth. he who is in heaven will show<br />

mercy on you.”(Abu daud: Tirmidhi)<br />

“It is difficult for a man laden with riches to climb <strong>the</strong> steep path, that<br />

leads to bliss.” (Muslim)<br />

“who are <strong>the</strong> learned? Those who<br />

practice what <strong>the</strong>y know.” (Bukhari)<br />

e<br />

“once a man, who was passing<br />

through a road, found a branch <strong>of</strong> a<br />

tree with thorns obstructing it. <strong>The</strong><br />

man removed <strong>the</strong> thorns from <strong>the</strong><br />

way. Allah thanked him and forgave<br />

his sins.” (Bukhari)<br />

“Allah has revealed to me, that you must be humble. no one should boast<br />

over one ano<strong>the</strong>r, and no one should oppress ano<strong>the</strong>r.” (Iyad b. hinar al-<br />

Mujashi: Muslim)<br />

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And say to <strong>the</strong> believing women that <strong>the</strong>y cast down <strong>the</strong>ir looks<br />

and guard <strong>the</strong>ir chastity and do not display <strong>the</strong>ir ornaments expect<br />

what appears <strong>the</strong>re<strong>of</strong>, and let <strong>the</strong>m wear <strong>the</strong>ir head coverings over<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir bosoms, and do not display <strong>the</strong>ir ornaments except to <strong>the</strong>ir<br />

husband or <strong>the</strong>ir fa<strong>the</strong>rs…... Surah 24 Aya 31<br />

Why do we<br />

Hijab<br />

wear<br />

role model for<br />

Hijab?<br />

sisters?<br />

What are<br />

<strong>the</strong><br />

benefits<br />

<strong>of</strong> wearing<br />

Hijab?<br />

SISTERS COME AND JOIN OUR<br />

AL HUDA CLASS WITH UM SIRAJ<br />

Topic: Understanding <strong>the</strong> True Hijab<br />

Speaker: Um Siraj<br />

When: Friday, March 12, 2010<br />

WHERE: Orland Park <strong>Prayer</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />

Upstairs 2 nd floor<br />

Time: 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.<br />

omg Visits <strong>the</strong> Elderly<br />

orland Muslim Girls (oMG) had <strong>the</strong>ir 2nd year volunteering at sunrise senior living in Palos heights on saturday,<br />

January 16, 2010. <strong>The</strong> girls had a joyful experience assisting <strong>the</strong> seniors play Bingo. <strong>The</strong> seniors were pleasantly<br />

surprise to receive beautiful roses from our oMG girls. we gave dars regarding respecting our elders and than prayed<br />

Asr. <strong>The</strong> orland Muslim Girls enjoyed <strong>the</strong> seniors company and said <strong>the</strong>y would love to come back and volunteer again.<br />

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LACE ‘EM UP<br />

What:<br />

Jr. High Boys Basketball Tournament<br />

and 3-Point Shootout<br />

Jr. High Vol. III<br />

When: March 28, 2010<br />

Where: Orland Park Sportsplex (11351 W. 159th Street)<br />

Cost: $25/player OR $100/team<br />

(additional players beyond 5<br />

will be charged $20/person)<br />

*Includes lunch and a team jersey<br />

TOURNEY SCHEDULE:<br />

Time:<br />

9:00 am – 6:00 pm<br />

9:00 am - 9:30 am: Check-In / Rules<br />

9:30 am - 12:30 pm: Tournament Play<br />

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch<br />

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Dhuhur <strong>Prayer</strong> / Lecture<br />

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: 3-Point Shootout<br />

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Tournament Play<br />

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Asr <strong>Prayer</strong> / Short Lecture<br />

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Championship Game /<br />

Trophy Ceremony<br />

• 1st Place Champs<br />

• MVP<br />

• Islamic Leadership Award<br />

• 3-Point Champ<br />

Please register no later than March 23rd.<br />

Signed waiver forms must also be<br />

returned to <strong>the</strong> mosque by March 23rd.<br />

Admittance cannot be guaranteed<br />

beyond this date.<br />

For fur<strong>the</strong>r details, visit<br />

www.op-pc.org<br />

or contact Hamza Ali<br />

Phone: (708) 712-8822<br />

Email: hamzali1@yahoo.com<br />

Lace 'Em Up<br />

Vol. V<br />

What:<br />

High School Boys Basketball Tournament<br />

and 3-Point Shootout<br />

When: March 27, 2010<br />

Where: Orland Park Sportsplex (11351 W. 159th Street)<br />

Time:<br />

9:00 am – 6:00 pm<br />

TOURNEY SCHEDULE:<br />

9:00 am - 9:30 am: Check-In / Rules<br />

9:30 am - 12:30 pm: Tournament Play<br />

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm: Lunch<br />

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Dhuhur <strong>Prayer</strong> / Lecture<br />

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm: 3-Point Shootout<br />

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Tournament Play<br />

5:00 pm - 5:30 pm: Asr <strong>Prayer</strong> / Short Lecture<br />

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm: Championship Game /<br />

Trophy Ceremony<br />

- 1st Place Champs<br />

- MVP<br />

- Islamic Leadership Award<br />

- 3-Point Champ<br />

Cost: $25/player OR $100/team<br />

(additional players beyond 5<br />

will be charged $20/person)<br />

*Includes lunch and a team jersey<br />

Please register no later than March 23.<br />

Signed waiver forms must also be<br />

returned to <strong>the</strong> mosque by March 23.<br />

Admittance cannot be<br />

guaranteed beyond this date.<br />

For fur<strong>the</strong>r details, visit ‘www.op-pc.org’ or contact Hamza Ali • Phone: (708) 712-8822 • Email: hamzali1@yahoo.com<br />

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