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3rd November 2003 RAMADHAN Weekly Update
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1. Quotes for the Week
2. FREE Ramadhan Gift!
3. Ramadhan information
- Download the Ramadhan 2003 Time-Table
- Performing Daily Prayers in Cambridge
- Performing Jumah Prayers in Cambridge
- Tarawih Prayer Information
4. Special Events: One-Day Charity Fast and Dinner Event
5. Dates for your Diary
- CUIS Sisters' Islamic Study Circle
- No Sisters Islamic Study Circle!
- Sister's Coffee Afternoon
- Ladies Fitness Classes
- No Brothers Friday Islamic Study Circle!
- Abu Bakr Islamic School Week 6
- Qur'anic Classes for Children
- Ladies Swimming
- Boys Youth Group
- Horse Riding Trip
- Girls Youth Group
- CUIS: Islamic Study Circle
- One-Day Charity Fast and Dinner Event
6. Local Community Announcements
- Students & the Community: The Big Sib Scheme
- Karate for Kids
- Golden Opportunities!
- HELP! Do you know anyone who can teach drumming?
7. Did You Know?
- NEW! Al Masudi's Map of the World
- Medieval Islamic Coins discovered near Cambridge
- King Offa's Gold Coins
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.
The Prophet (SAWS) said, "When Ramadhan comes the gates of paradise are
opened, the gates of hell-fire are locked, and the devils are chained."
(Bukhari and Muslim)
And this happens from the first night of Ramadhan.
For he (SAWS) said, "When it is the first night of Ramadhan, the devils
are chained. The gates of the Fire are locked - not a single gate is
opened, and the gates of Paradise are opened - not a single gate is
locked, and a caller calls out, Oh seeker of good, come forward, and oh
seeker of evil, withhold, and there are many whom Allah frees from the fire
- and that is every night."
(at-Tirmithii, ibn Maajah, ibn Khuzaima - Hasan)
Allah only knows - perhaps during this Ramadhan, we may be of those He
selects to free on a particular night.
(From Cambridge University Islamic Society, Ramadhan E-mail 4)
Wasalam
Elias Karim, News Editor, cmo@CambridgeMuslims.info
==== 2. FREE Ramadhan Gift! ====
Get your FREE Miswak "tooth-stick"!
The Cambridge Muslims Community Services (CMCS) will be distributing
a FREE Ramadhan gift to all brothers and Sisters on Friday 7th November
outside Abu Bakr Siddiq Mosque after the Jumah Prayers insha'Allah.
For more information see:
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/Islam/miswak.htm
The link also include an article regarding "Dental Health and the Miswak".
==== 3. Ramadhan information ====
Visit our Ramadhan webpage at http://www.CambridgeMuslims.info/Ramadhan/
- Download the Ramadhan 2003 Time-Table
Download the revised and updated Ramadhan 2003 Time-Table
See: http://www.CambridgeMuslims.info/Ramadhan/
- Meals at Iftar time
Iftar is served daily at Abu Bakr Mosque insha'Allah.For times check
the Ramadhan 2003 Time-table:
http://www.CambridgeMuslims.info/Ramadhan/
- Performing Daily Prayers in Cambridge
The latest list of places to pray in Cambridge can be found at
http://www.cambridgeMuslims.info/Islam/Prayer/
- Performing Jumah Prayers in Cambridge
The latest list of places to pray Jumah in Cambridge can be found at
http://www.cambridgeMuslims.info/Islam/Prayer/
- Tarawih Prayer Information
Abu Bakr Siddiq Mosque
Tarawih prayers will be prayed after Isha at Abu Bakr Siddiq Mosque
insha'Allah. Isha prayers will begin at 8.15pm each night during the month
of Ramadhan.
Wolfson College
Arrangements have been made for Tarawih at Wolfson College in the Quiet Room
from Wednesday 29th October. Isha will begin at 8.00pm and Taraweeh will
follow. Prayers will take place throughout Ramadan with exception of the
following dates, when they will be held at Plommer House:
November 4th, 10th, 11th, 18th, 24th and 25th
Plommer House, is at the end of Selwyn Gardens (top right corner of the
map): http://www.wolfson.cam.ac.uk/JuniorMembers/Amal/Map.pdf
==== 4. Special Events: One-Day Charity Fast and Dinner Event ====
You are invited to join in a national day of Fasting to remember
the plight of those most in need. Joining the fast, you can pledge money to
provide clean water and sanitation, health care, employment opportunities and
help local charity causes.
For us Muslims, Ramadan is a month of sacrifice, both in terms of food and
wealth. For fourteen centuries, Muslims have abstained from food and drink
between dawn and sunset during this month, and increased their good deeds
and charity.
Now here is a chance for people to come together, regardless of faith or
background, and sample the experience of fasting to whatever level they can
manage. As well as a learning experience, it is a charitable one.
One-Day Charity Fast and Dinner Event
with a short talk by Abdur Rahim Green.
Monday 10th November 2003
St Columba’s Hall, Downing Place. Doors open from 4.00pm.
For more information see:
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/Events/CharityFast/
==== 5. 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, 4th November at 6.00pm - 7.00pm. Arranged by Cambridge University
Islamic Society: Room P5, New Court, Emmanuel College.
www.isoc.co.uk
- No Sisters Islamic Study Circle
Tuesday, 4th November: There will be NO Sisters Islamic Study Circle during
Ramadhan. The circle will restart Tuesday 2nd December 2003 insha'Allah.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/TuesdayLadies/
- Sister's Coffee Afternoon
Wednesday 5th November - for sisters who are not fasting.
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! Please contact Sr. Sheridan at services@cambridgemuslims.info
if you require further information.
- Ladies Fitness Classes
Thursday 6th November between 5.45pm to 6.45pm. Weekly Fitness Classes run
at Ross St Community Centre each Thursday. Cost just £1 per session.
- Get your FREE Ramadhan Gift!
Friday 7th November: The Cambridge Muslims Community Services (CMCS) will be
Distributing a FREE Ramadhan gift to all brothers and Sisters on Friday 7th
November outside Abu Bakr Siddiq Mosque after the Jumah Prayers insha'Allah.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/Islam/miswak.htm
- No Brothers Friday Islamic Study Circle
Friday 7th November: Due to Tarawih prayers in the mosque, there will be no
Friday Islamic Study Circle during Ramadhan. The circle will resume on
Friday 5th December 2003 insha'Allah.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/FridayCircle/
- Abu Bakr Islamic School
Saturday 8th November Week 6 begins at Abu Bakr Islamic School after
a two-week break. Children should be at school by 9.55am.
NOTE: School will finish at 12:30pm during Ramadan! Packed lunches will not
be required for older children.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/school/
- Qur'anic Classes for Children
Saturday 8th November, 10.00am - 1.30pm. at Abu Bakr Mosque, Mawson Road,
Cambridge.
- Ladies Swimming
Saturday 8th November, 7.00pm - 8.00pm at the Leys school.
- Qur'anic Classes for Children
Sunday 9th November, 10.00am - 1.30pm at Abu Bakr Mosque, Mawson Road,
Cambridge.
- Boys Youth Group
Sunday 9th November, 10.30am - 1.30pm. Meets at The Barn on Sundays.
For boys aged 11-18 years come together and learn more about each other
and Islam, whilst enjoying sporting and creative activities.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/BoysYouthGroup/
- Horse Riding Trip
Sunday 9th November, 11.00am - 12.00pm. Remember from November through
to March, riding will be on the second and last Sundays of the month at
11.00am - 12.00pm. Note change of time due to darker afternoons.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/Events/HorseRiding/
- Girls Youth Group
Sunday 9th November, 1.30pm - 4.00pm. At Romsey Mill (at corner of
Hemmingford and Mill Road). For girls aged 11 plus to come together and
learn more about each other and Islam, whilst enjoying sporting and
creative activities.
http://www.freewebs.com/girls_group/
- CUIS: Islamic Study Circle
Sunday 9th November, at 5.40pm. Arranged by Cambridge University Islamic
Society. Topics: Abu Bakr As-Siddiq Part 3 by brother Omar Mahroo.
Venue: N7/New Cellars, Pembroke College. The circle is open to both
brothers and sisters.
www.isoc.co.uk
- One-Day Charity Fast and Dinner Event
Monday 10th November 2003 with a short talk by Abdur Rahim Green.
St Columba’s Hall, Downing Place. Doors open from 4.00pm.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/Events/CharityFast/
==== 6. Local Community Announcements ====
from the Community Announcements page located at
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/Announcements/
Students and the Local Community: the Big Sib Scheme
Cambridge University Students in conjunction with CMCS are
re-establishing the very successful mentoring/befriending scheme that has
run in previous years. The idea behind the scheme is to pair up a university
student with a youngster in the community, who will be like a big brother or
sister, helping, guiding and socialising with them and insha'allah acting as
positive role models of high achievers who haven't compromised on the deen.
In return, apart from the barakah (blessings) from Allah, the students will
have the benefit of a local 'family', who will insha'allah take an interest
in their general welfare, including the provision of the occasional home
cooked halal meal! Yummy!
Interested in Karate for Kids?
Sister Umm Asadullah says: Interested in Karate for children aged 4-6
years? I have asked a sister in Cambridge about the possibility of starting
Karate classes for Muslim children aged between 4-6 years. Right now I just
want to find out how many people are interested (and will be committed!) in
this, insha'Allah. The idea would be to rent a cheap hall for one hour
during early evening time, one-day-a-week, insha'Allah. I am willing to
"organize" these Karate classes if I get enough committed people. The
classes will not be free. Currently I have six children on the list. If you
are interested or want to know more, then please contact me:
kstarbuck@hotmail.com
Golden Opportunities!
Any brothers or sisters interested in FREE training to be any of the
following: Life Guard, Aerobics Teacher, Childminder, Youth Worker; (all of
which pay very well once trained)? Contact services@cambridgemuslims.info
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
==== 7. Did You Know? ====
See http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/DidYouKnow/ for some interesting
bits of history.
- 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!
- 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!).
- 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.
==== 8. Contact Us ====
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