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Cambridge Muslim Community Services (CMCS).
1st December 2003 Weekly Update
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1. Quote for the Week
2. Eid Party Apology
3. Dates for your Diary
- CUIS Sisters' Islamic Study Circle
- Sisters' Islamic Study Circle
- Sisters' Coffee Afternoon
- Ladies Fitness Classes
- Brothers Friday Islamic Study Circle
- Abu Bakr Islamic School
- Qur'anic Classes for Children
- Ladies Swimming
- Boys Youth Group Swimming
- Girls Youth Group
4. Special Events
- Live Internet Dialog: How to Keep Your Faith Alive after Ramadan
- Cambridge University Islamic Society Open Meeting
5. Property: Lost and Found
6. Did You Know?
7. Local Community Announcements
- HELP! Do you know anyone who can teach drumming?
8. Contact Us
- See this section for a list of ways to contact us.
==== 1. Quotes for the Week ====
Assalaamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu.
Eid Mubarak!
‘Taqabballallaah minnaa wa minkum.’
May Allaah accept it from us and from you.
Quote of the week:
The Prophet (sallallahu `alaihi wa sallam) said, in a hadith narrated by Bukhari
on the authority of `Uthman ibn `Affan (radiyallahu `anhu): "The best of you is
he who learns and teaches the Qur’an." He also said, as reported by Bukhari and
Muslim on the authority of Abu Musa al-Ash`ari: "Hold fast constantly to this
Qur’an, for by Him in Whose hand lies the soul of Muhammad, it escapes from one
more easily than does a camel from its hobbling-cord."
Link of the week:
Fatwa Question & Answer: Infusing Vigour into the Muslim Ummah after Ramadan
http://islamonline.net/fatwaapplication/english/display.asp?hFatwaID=87654
Wasalam,
Elias Karim, News Editor, cmo@CambridgeMuslims.info
==== 2. Eid Party Apology ====
In the name of Allah the Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy
Assalaam ‘alaikum wa rahmatullaahi wa barakaatuhu.
Firstly, let me start by thanking everyone who helped to organise the Eid
Ul-Fitr Family Party Tuesday 25th November
at St. Columbus' Church Hall. May Allah (swt) bless and reward you all for your
efforts. All praise is for Allah by whose favour good works are accomplished.
I would like to humbly apologise on behalf of the CMCS to all brothers and
sisters who attended the Eid party for not being able to attend to them in the
manner that they deserve - especially when they are our guests.
We exceeded our expectations on the number of people we expected to attended.
Based on previous Eid gatherings, we expected no more than 200 – 250 people, but
the head count told us that there were over 500 people!
Due to the large numbers of people and lack of space we were unable follow the
Eid programme, provide enough food, nor carry out all the planned activities we
had organised. Please forgive us if you suffered in any manner. May Allah bless
you all and reward you with goodness.
I would also like to thank you all for the manner in which you took on board the
increasing number of guests; every one was accommodating, smiling, and enjoying
themselves. They did not let overcrowding problems come in the way of the
brotherly and sisterly spirit of Islam and Eid.
Insh’Allah we intend on making it up to you on Eid-ul-Adha. We have already
started to learn from our mistakes insha'Allah.
Insh’Allah Eid-ul-Adha will be on Saturday 1st or Sunday 2nd February 2004.
We are looking at larger halls, entertainment for all, food stalls. But above
all your help is required in making it a success for the Muslims in our
community. If you are able to help in any manner before and on the day, help
with making arrangements, putting on a stall etc, please make contact me on
services@CambridgeMuslims.info
This is our community, Insh’Allah together we will overcome all hurdles.
O Allah! We ask You for guidance, O Allah! Guide us along with those whom You
have guided.
Humbly,
Your brothers in Islam
Abdul Kayyum on behalf of the CMCS
services@CambridgeMuslims.info
==== 3. Dates for your Diary ====
compiled by Elias Karim
Any last minute updates and changes can be found at http://www.cambridgeMuslims.info/Events
- CUIS: Sisters' Islamic Study Circle
Tuesday, 2nd December 7.00pm - 8.00pm. Arranged by Cambridge University Islamic
Society: Room P5, New Court, Emmanuel College.
http://www.isoc.co.uk
- Tuesday Sisters' Islamic Study Circle
Tuesday, 2nd December. The Sisters Islamic Study Circle is open to non-Muslim
and Muslim ladies who have an interest in learning about Islam. The group meets
at Coleridge Community College each Tuesday between 8.00pm to 9.45pm.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/TuesdayLadies/
- Sisters' Coffee Afternoon
Wednesday, 3rd December. The Sisters’ Coffee Afternoon takes place on the first
Wednesday of the month at the upstairs seating area in the Grafton Centre
between 2.00pm and 4.00pm. Come along and make contact with other SISTERS' and
hear what’s going on in Cambridge. Children welcome, but please bring toys to
amuse them!
- Ladies Fitness Classes
Thursday, 4th December between 5.45pm to 6.45pm. Weekly Fitness Classes run at
Ross St Community Centre from 5.45pm to 6.45pm each Thursday. Cost just £1 per
session.
- Brothers' Friday Islamic Study Circle
Friday, 5th December between 8.30pm - 10.00pm, every Friday evenings at the Abu
Bakr Siddiq Mosque, Mawson Rd. The circle is ideally suited for teens and
adults. The study circle is composed of two or three short talks followed by a
discussion with questions and answers. All Welcome.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/FridayCircle/
- Abu Bakr Islamic School
Saturday, 6th December. Week 10 at Abu Bakr Islamic School. Children should be
at school by 9.55am. NOTE: School will finish at 1:30pm.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/school/
- Qur'anic Classes for Children
Saturday, 6th December, 10.00am - 1.30pm. at Abu Bakr Mosque, Mawson Road,
Cambridge.
- Ladies Swimming
Saturday, 6th December. 7.00pm - 8.00pm at the Leys school.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/LadiesSwimming/
- Qur'anic Classes for Children
Sunday, 7th December, 10.00am - 1.30pm at Abu Bakr Mosque, Mawson Road,
Cambridge.
- Boys Youth Group
Sunday, 7th December, 10.30am - 1.30pm. Meets at The Barn on Sundays.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/BoysYouthGroup/
- Girls Youth Group
Sunday, 7th December, 1.30pm - 4.00pm. At Romsey Mill (at corner of Hemmingford
and Mill Road).
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/Default.htm#Girls%20Youth%20Group
==== 4. Special Events ====
Any last minute updates and changes can be found at http://www.cambridgeMuslims.info/Events
- LIVE INTERNET DIALOG: How to Keep Your Faith Alive after Ramadan
Tuesday, 2nd December 2 between 13:00 - 14:00 with Ziaullah Khan, Director of
the Centre For Islamic Development, Halifax, Canada.
http://www.islamonline.net/livedialogue/english/select.asp
- Cambridge University Islamic Society Open Meeting
Term has ended, but we would very much like your feedback on the term's events
and your suggestions for the future. In this regard, an Open Meeting has been
organised. Details are as follows:
Islamic Society Open Meeting - Michaelmas Term 2003
Thursday 4th December, 6.30pm Prompt
Physiology Lecture Theatre 3
Downing Site, Off Tennis Court Road
All Welcome
http://www.isoc.co.uk
==== 5. Property: Lost & Found ====
A "coat confusion" took place at the Girls Eid party on Sunday 30th December, in
which two party-goers mistakenly took each other's black coats! If any one
discovers that they are now in possession of a coat that is not theirs, please
could they contact Sr. Sheridan so that she can reunite them with their rightful
owners. Jazakallah. Email services@CambridgeMuslims.info or call our voice mail
on 0871 242 9696.
==== 6. Did You Know? ====
See http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/DidYouKnow/ for some interesting bits of
history.
- King Offa's Gold Coins
They were minted between 758-796 CE by King Offa of Mercia, Kent. The first side
of the coin contains Arabic inscriptions which reads: There is no god [worthy of
worship] except Allah who has no partner or associate.
- Medieval Islamic Coins discovered near Cambridge
Evidence of Muslim presence in the Americas before Columbus. These Medieval
Islamic coins were discovered in 1787, during road-building excavations between
Cambridge and Malden, Massachusetts, USA (not Cambridge UK!).
- Al Masudi's Map of the World
showing Ard Majhoola or "unknown territory" (the Americas). The Muslim historian
and geographer Al Masudi died (957CE) some 500 years before Columbus set sail!
==== 7. Local Community Announcements ====
from the Community Announcements page located at http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/Announcements/
HELP! Do you know anyone who can teach drumming?
Does anyone know of a sister who can teach drumming to young people as part of
an ongoing project working with youngsters who are drifting or have drifted away
from the Islam? Alhamdullillah we already have a brother who has volunteered for
drum teaching, but anyone who'd like to get involved in this very important work
to guide our young people back to the 'siratul mustaqeem' would be most welcome.
Training is available. Contact services@cambridgemuslims.info
==== 8. Contact Us ====
We very much value any comments and opinions you may have, and we would love to
hear from you.
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Telephone voice mail -- 0871 242 9696
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Meet face-to-face -- Friday Islamic Study Circle at Abu Bakr Siddiq Mosque,
Mawson Rd, Cambridge. After Isha prayers (~8.30pm)
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