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5th January 2004 (Dhul-Qi`dah 12) Weekly Update

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1. Emergency Appeal for Khalid who is very sick

2. Accommodation Required

3. Abu Bakr Islamic School Winter-Spring 2004

4. Community Annoucements
- Cambridge Islam Awareness Week 25-30 Jan 04
- Sisters Karate Classes
- Sisters Qur'anic Recitation Classes (Tajweed)

5. Special Events
- Ladies Fitness Taster Session
- Mens Exercise and Health Sessions

6. Dates for your Diary
- Tuesday Sisters' Islamic Study Circle
- No Sisters' Coffee Afternoon
- Emergency Appeal for Iran Quake Victims
- Mother, Baby & Toddler Group
- Brothers Friday Islamic Study Circle
- Abu Bakr Islamic School
- Ladies Swimming!
- Qur'anic Classes for Children
- Boys Youth Group
- Girls Youth Group

7. Counselling Services
- Muslim Youth Helpline
- Muslim Women's Helpline
- On-line Islamic Counselling Service

8. Want a copy of the debate "The Qur'an & the Bible in Light of Science"?

9. 10% Discount at Kitaabun Bookstore

10. Contact Us
- See this section for a list of ways to contact us.


==== 1. Emergency Appeal for Khalid who is very sick ====

Assalaamu-alaikum wa rahmatullah.

An Appeal

Sr. Juveria's son Khalid hasn't been well recently. About four months ago he
was admitted to a hospital in Middlesex. Doctors were unable to identify
exactly why he was so poorly.

After nearly two months in hospital and much confusion, upset and anger by
his family towards doctors' lack of assistance and neglect - (VERY long
story) alhamdulilah - Khaled was fit enough to return home where he stayed
for about six weeks.

His health has been slowly deteriorating. He has been vomiting frequently
and he has lost a lot of weight. He has recently been admitted into hospital
again - this time to Addenbrooke's in Cambridge. He was in a critical
condition as doctors re-tested him to try to find out exactly what was wrong
with him.

His mother Juveria has asked us to appeal to the Muslims of Cambridge to
support them in any way they can.

You can help by

* arranging a visit to Khalid / his family, or

* provide food for the family (one meal for four people per day)

* and continue making du'a for Khalid and his family

Contact Sr. Juveria directly on 07990966762

Contact Sr. Iman giving your name, contact number and stating whether you
would like to arrange a visit or food
Email: contact@CambridgeMuslims.info
Tel: 0871 242 9696. Please leave a message on our 24-Hour answer-phone
service.
Fax: 0871 242 9696


There is no need for financial support at this time.

MashAllah the Tuesday Ladies Study Circle have been excellent in providing
regular food for Khaled and his family throughout his time in the Middlesex
Hospital. She is extremely grateful for their efforts. Jazakum Allahu
khairan!

I appeal to any brothers and sisters - whether you know Khalid or not - to
visit him as he needs to as much support and encouragement as possible
through this illness.

He is an extremely friendly person and can chat to anyone! Also if any
sisters (particularly in the medical field) could support his mother by
visiting her and supporting her through this difficult time, she would
really appreciate it.

If you are not able to do any of these please continue making sincere Du'a
that Allah cures Khalid from this illness


Wasalam,

Elias Karim, News Editor, cmo@CambridgeMuslims.info


==== 2. Accommodation Required ====

A two-bedroom house required.
A brother who is to start work at Addenbrookes beginning in February 2004 is looking for a two bedroom house to rent in Cambridge. If you can help or
know any one who can, please contact services@cambridgemuslims.info.


==== 3. Abu Bakr Islamic School Winter-Spring 2004 ====

The Winter-Spring 2004 term begins at Abu Bakr Islamic School on Saturday
10th January 2004.

09.55 Children must be at school by 09.55
10.00 Lessons begin
10.10 School entrance will be locked. All late comers will be recorded.
13.15 Zuhr Prayer
13.30 School Ends

ALL PARENTS ARE REMIDED that they should be in school at 1.15pm to pray Zuhr prayer with their children. Not only is this part of the children's Islamic Education, but this will also ensure that all children are collected promptly from their classrooms at 1.30pm. Wudu facilities are available.

PAYMENT OF SCHOOL FEES
All Fees must now be paid in advance at the beginning of each term. Payment
should be made on the first day of each school term. Cheques should be made
payable to "Abu Bakr Islamic School", but the preferred method of payment is by standing order.

Please see the school webpage for more information about the Abu Bakr
Islamic School
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/school/


==== 4. Community Annoucements ====

- Cambridge Islam Awareness Week 25-30 Jan 04
The Cambridge Univeristy Islamic Society (CUIS) is planning an Islam
Awareness Week from Saturday 25th - Friday 30th January 2004 insha'Allah.
There will be a number of distinguished speakers including Shabbir Ally and
Abdur-Rahim Green.

- Sisters Karate Classes
CUIS Annoucmenent: If you are interested in learning karate then email S.
Araf. If we have enough people interested lessons should start next term on
a weekly basis insha'Allah. Contact S. Araf on sa331@cam.ac.uk.

- Sisters Tajweed Classes - lessons on how to recite the Qur'an with
the correct pronunciation
CUIS Annoucmenent: We are fortunate enough to have an excellent tajweed
teacher who is willing to give us lessons on a weekly basis. Please get back to S. Araf as soon as possible if you are interested so that we can sort out convenient times etc. Contact S. Araf on sa331@cam.ac.uk.


=== 5. Special Events: Health & Fitness ====

- Ladies Fitness Taster Session
A Ladies Fitness Taster Session will be held on:
Thursday 8th January 2004
6.00pm
Ross Street Community Centre.

This particular session is a "taster session". Newcomers are welcome.
Furthermore, this session is also for the ladies who have signed up to do
the Aerobics Teacher Training. A YMCA trainer will be taking this session
and will give important details about the training. You must bring: suitable clothing, trainers, towel, water, pen & paper.

- Mens Exercise and Health Sessions
The Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum (CECF) are planning to start exercise
sessions for Pakistani and Muslim men of all nationalities. They will be
holding a Health Question & Answer Session and men of all ages are invited
to attend.

Health Question & Answer Session:
15th of January
7:45pm to 8:45pm.
The Pavilion, Girton Recreation Ground, Cambridge Road, Girton
Entrance is between church and Girton Glebe Primary School.

Your exercise instructor will be present to discuss your health problems.
The success of this project will depend on the turn out for this meeting.
Light and healthy refreshments will be served. PLEASE DO ATTEND.

For more information contact: services@CambridgeMuslims.info

Health warning for Asian snacks
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3325175.stm

Action urged on Asian heart disease
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/2482291.stm
 
Asian health 'worsens in the west'
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/1984739.stm


==== 6. Dates for your Diary ====
compiled by Elias Karim

Any last minute updates and changes can be found at
http://www.cambridgeMuslims.info/Events/ 

- Tuesday Sisters' Islamic Study Circle
Tuesday, 6th Jan '04. The Sisters' Islamic Study Circle resumes after the a
two-week break. The 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 Tuesdays at 8.00pm to 10.00pm.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/TuesdayLadies/

- No Sisters' Coffee Afternoon
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Owing to either lack of interest or
unsuitability of the time/location, the Sister's Coffee Afternoon will not
continue in its present format. If any sisters are interested in meeting up
at another time/location please email services@cambridgemuslims.info

- Ladies Fitness Taster Session
Thursday, 8th January, 6.00pm at the Ross Street Community Centre. This
particular session is a "taster session". Newcomers are welcome.
Furthermore, this session is also for the ladies who have signed up to do
the Aerobics Teacher Training. A YMCA trainer will be taking this session
and will give important details about the training. You must bring: suitable clothing, trainers, towel, water, pen & paper.

- Emergency Appeal for Iran Quake Victims
Friday, 9th January. There will be another collection for urgent relief aid
after Jumah Prayer on Friday 2nd January '04 outside Abu Bakr Mosque. The
Mosque would like to inform you that last week's collection totalled about
£1000 alhamdulliah.

- Mother, Baby & Toddler Group
Friday, 9th January, 10.00am - 12.00pm at the Ross Street Community Centre.
Please support the Mother, Baby & Toddler Group or it may be forced to
close.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/baby.htm

- Brothers' Friday Islamic Study Circle
Friday, 9th January '04 between 8.30pm - 10.00pm, every Friday evening 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, 10th January. The Winter-Spring 2004 term begins at Abu Bakr
Islamic School. Children should be at school by 9.55am.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/school/

- Qur'anic Classes for Children
Saturday, 10th January, 10.00am - 1.30pm. at Abu Bakr Mosque, Mawson Road,
Cambridge.

- Ladies Swimming
Saturday 10th January, 7.00pm - 8.00pm at the Leys school.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/LadiesSwimming/LadiesSwimming.htm

- Qur'anic Classes for Children
Sunday, 11th January, 10.00am - 1.30pm at Abu Bakr Mosque, Mawson Road,
Cambridge.

- Boys Youth Group
Sunday, 11th January, 10.30am - 1.30pm. Meets again at The Barn on Sundays.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/BoysYouthGroup/

- Girls Youth Group
Sunday, 11th January, 1.30pm - 4.00pm. At Romsey Mill (at corner of
Hemmingford and Mill Road).
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/Default.htm#Girls%20Youth%20Group


==== 7. Counselling Services ====

- The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH)
The Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH) operates a free phone confidential telephone counselling and e-mail enquiries service for young people in need. Some people are going through desperate situations, whilst others are feeling lonely or confused. Common problems that many young people talk about are drugs, feeling depressed, family and friendships as well as issues related to sexuality. MYH promise: "We’re not allowed to trace your call, we won’t ask your name and you can hang-up at any time during the conversation." Helpline Freephone 0808 808 2008. Helpline hours are on Mondays – Thursdays 6.00pm - 9.00pm and Saturdays 10.00am - 10.00pm. Freephone from all UK landlines. Mobile rates vary. If your tariff allows free national/local calls, you can contact MYH on 020 8795 5321. E-mail help@myh.org.uk
http://www.myh.org.uk/

- The Muslim Women's Helpline
Need someone to talk to? Phone the Muslim Women's Helpline on 020 8904 8193
or 020 8908 6715. Monday to Friday 10.00am - 4.00pm. The Muslim Women’s
Helpline aims to provide any Muslim girl or woman in a crisis with a free,
confidential listening service and referral to Islamic consultants, plus
practical help and information where required. Contact email
mwhl@amrnet.demon.co.uk.
http://www.mwhl.org/

- On-line Islamic Counselling Service
Cyber counsellor: IslamOnline provides you with access to qualified
individuals, including psychiatrists and social workers. Please feel free to ask any questions and they will endeavour to provide you with a prompt
reply.
http://www.islamonline.net/


=== 8. Want a copy of the debate "The Qur'an & the Bible in Light of
Science"? ===

Get your copy of the debate "The Qur'an & the Bible in Light of Science"
between Zakir Naik and William Campbell on PC CD-ROM.

The CMCS is planning to make the entire debate between Zakir Naik and
William Campbell available on PC CD-ROM so that you can view it on your PC.
That's over 4 hours of video! The price will be £2 per CD.

For more information see:
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/Announcements/DebateCD.htm

If you are interested please contact webmaster@cambridgemuslims.info


==== 9. 10% Discount at Kitaabun Bookstore ====

Kitaabun is a mail order Islamic Bookstore.

Kitaabun is offering a 10% DISCOUNT on all Islamic books if you mention
Cambridge Muslim Community Services when ordering. Ordering is safe!
Kitaabun is run by Br. Firoz Jassat who is known personally by me for over
17 years! Offer ends 31st Jan '04. Visit www.kitaabun.co.uk.

No Payment required at the time of order. An invoice and SAE (stamped
addressed envelope) will be sent with your order for payment (cheque
required) by Return.

Kitaabun Book Services
Tel: 0116 262 8915
Fax: 0116 262 9793
Mobile: 07770 615 127
Email: mail@kitaabun.co.uk 
Web: www.kitaabun.co.uk


==== 10. 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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