بِسْمِ اللهِ الرّ َحْمنِ الرَّحِ















بِسْمِ اللهِ الرّ َحْمنِ الرَّحِيم ِِ

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful


Weekly e-mail for the week of Monday May 25 / 30 Jamadi Al-Awal

http://www.saba-igc.org/

 Please note that 1st of Jamadil Akhir is on Tuesday May 26 as the new moon was not sighted. (A day behind the published Islamic calendar date)

  • Sunday School Announcements
    • ATTENTION PARENTS:
      Due to the SABA family camp from June 11th to June 14 we have changed our school calendar to the following. Please make note of the new dates:
      May 31:   Staff Day (Students have day off)
      Jun 7th:    Year End Ceremony (Report cards/ teacher & student recognition)
    • Sunday School Books are on-line
    • School Information
    • Parents Please Note: Sunday school students are to be dropped off inside the Islamic center building. Parents are encouraged to attend assembly with their children. For our children's safety please drive slowly and do not drop off students in the middle of the parking lot. Students waiting for parents need to do so inside the building, so please do not ask your children to meet you outside.
    • Announcing Day Camp for Young Ladies and Men ages 9-15
      Older? Volunteer!

    Date: Mon, Aug 10th to Fri, Aug 14th, 2009
    Time: 9 am – 4 pm
    Fri Aug 14th – End of Camp BBQ 6 pm (Parents and families welcome)
    Email saba@saba-igc.org with questions or more information

  • General Announcements  
    • Donate your used printer/toner cartridges to SABA:
      By recycling these cartridges we will be able to provide some extra funding to Sunday School Programs.  Please send your cartridges with children to Sunday School.  If you don't have children attending Sunday School, please contact ayliarizvi@hotmail.com for further information. "

    • SABA Matrimonial Services:
      SABA offers confidential matrimonial services. If you are interested, please fill out the form at
      SABA Matrimonial

    • Program Sponsorship Sign-ups:
      Please sign up to sponsor programs at SABA Islamic Center. Sign ups can be done via the list posted at the center or by sending email to saba-bod@saba-igc.org

    • Burial Plots at Discount Prices are available in the Muslim section at Chapel of Chimes Cemetery in Hayward via SABA Islamic Center. Please contact Brother Muzaffar Khan at 408-813-8196 or sababot@saba-igc.org

  • Upcoming Programs & Events
    • May 26, Tuesday:
      Majlis for Shahadat of Bibi Fatimah al-Zahra. English speech by Brother Rafiq Laboun.
    • May 28, Thursday:
      Majlis for the Martyrdom of Bibi Fatimah al-Zahra and first Death Anniversary of brother Vahid Hosseini
    • June 7, Sunday:
      There will be an open Board of Directors Meeting  Sunday 6/7 from 11:15 to 1:30. All are encouraged and welcome to attend.
    • June 11 to 14:
      The 7th Annual SABA Islamic Family Camp

     

    Join Us in Celebrating Happy Birthday of Lady Fatima Zahra (a)
    at Camp Mendocino, CA
    Activities Include: Swimming, High Ropes, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Star gazing, and more.
    With Fresh & Delicious HALAL Meals in an Islamic Environment.
     

    Please click on the link below to watch video clips about camp activities, accommodations, and driving directions to the camp.

    To review the Camp Newsletter and print out Application Forms please visit SABA website at 
    Camp Newsletter & Application Forms

    For any questions or to get more information please contact us at camp@saba-igc.org
     

  • Condolence & Remembrance 

    • First death anniversary of brother Vahid Hosseini will be held on May 28th.
  • Weekly Program Schedule
  • Tuesday May 26 / Jamadil Akhir 1

    7: 00 PM Dua-e-Tawasul
      Topic Speaker Language Hall

    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

    Martyrdom of Bibi Fatimah al-Zahra

    Brother Rafic Laboun English Main
    8:39 PM  Maghrib & Isha Prayers
    9:00 PM  Dinner
     

    Thursday May 28 / Jamadil Akhir 3

    6:00 PM  Quran Recitation for Ayatullah Bahjat
    7: 00 PM Dua-e-Kumail 
      Topic Speaker Language Hall

    7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

    Martyrdom of Bibi Fatimah al-Zahra

    Hojjatul Islam Dr. Abidi English Main
    8:42 PM  Maghrib & Isha Prayers
    9:00 PM  Dinner
    Program is being sponsored for the first death anniversary of
    our beloved Brother Vahid Hosseini
     

    Friday May 29 / Jamadil Akhir 4

    12: 00 PM  Lunch
      Topic Speaker Language Hall

    12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

    Nahjul Balagha Khuthba 17

    Hojjatul Islam Dr. Abidi English Main
    1:05 PM  Adhan
    1:05 PM - 1:30PM  Juma & Asr Prayers
     

    Saturday May 30 / Jamadil Akhir 5

    7:00 PM

     SABA Youth Meeting
    Topic: Movie Viewing and Discussion of
    "Prophet Muhammad in Bible"
    by Harun Yahya

    8:43 PM

      Maghrib & Isha Prayers

    9:00 PM   Dinner
     

    Sunday May 31 / Jamadil Akhir 6

     No Sunday School due to Memorial Day

     

    Monday June 1 / Jamadil Akhir 7

    6:45 PM - 7:45 PM

    Tafseer (Exegesis) of Holy Quran Class
    In 20 hours of class students will learn 250 most repeated words in Quran and their meanings, enabling them to understand majority of the verses(Ayats) in the Holy Quran

     

  • Community Announcements
  • Disclaimer: The aim of this service is to share useful community information. Inclusion of these events does not necessarily constitute endorsement by SABA, nor does SABA take responsibility for the conduct or content of the events or its organizers. If you would like to share information in this section, please email saba@saba-igc.org prior to Sundays at 3 pm.
    • 5th Annual Muslim Congress Conference:
      The 2009 Conference will be held July 3-5 at the Hyatt Regency, Dearborn, Michigan. Book your rooms in the Hyatt Regency online now. Conference discounted rates for the hotel are only available till June 10, 2009, so make your reservations early. There are special deals on airline travel discounts, rental car discounts and shuttle transportation on our conference website. Registration for Bazaar can be done online as well. To take advantage of this great conference book your booth by June 3. 

      Don't miss these Conference highlights:
      * Special message from Ayatullah Jawadi Amuli 
      * Discussions of various topics and speeches of renowned scholars
      * A unique Exhibit on Imam Ali's (a.s.) life
      * Interactive youth sessions, poetry night, and open discussion forum
      * Educational Forum on implementation of Sunday Islamic Madressa
      (Attend an interactive workshop)

      * Special workshop on Muslim Advocacy, and civil rights. Meet the right people and know where to go for help
      * Special Heavenly Match (Single Matching) session under the guidance of pious ulema
      * Special Da'wa and Outreach session

    • Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) is a non-profit organization founded to encourage Muslim students in the United States to pursue college and post graduate degrees in humanities, social sciences and liberal arts. http://www.islamicscholarshipfund.org/
      CAIR's fundraising event will be on May 31st at 5 pm at the MCA in Santa Clara. Speakers include Richard Falk and Dennis Kucinich.  Tickets are available online at: liversvp.com/cairevent.
    • PAX - Program of Academic Exchange Seeks Host Families for Three Scholarship Students Coming in August from India, Afghanistan, and Egypt. If you would like to learn more about hosting and consider the essays and photos of the students, contact the YES Cluster Coordinator, Nadia Maiwandi at 510-725-7135. www.pax.com
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