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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
If you missed this event, you still
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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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