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18th January 2004 (Dhul-Qi`dah 25) Weekly Update

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1. Managing Our Time

2. UPDATE: Emergency Appeal for Khalid

3. Cambridge Islam Awareness Week

4. Film Show: Wonders of Islamic Science

5. Dates for your Diary
- Tuesday Sisters' Islamic Study Circle
- Ladies Fitness Classes
- 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
- Horse Riding Trip
- Islam And The World Religions
- Discover Islam Exhibition
- The Five Pillars Of Islam
- The Meaning Of Jihad In Islam - Is It Terrorism Or Holy War??

6. Train To Become An Aerobics Instructor -- For Free!

7. 10% Discount at Kitaabun Bookstore

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


==== 1. Managing Our Time ====

Assalaamu-alaikum wa rahmatullah.

Managing Our Time
By Muhammad Chehade

To make better use of time, try the following:

• Identify your Goals: You must identify your goals in order to spend time
on the most important matters in your life. Your goals should be specific,
measurable, and documented for frequent review. Also, every goal should have
a specific deadline. Your goal should not be 'to memorize some of the
Qur'an', for instance; rather it should be something like 'memorize Surat
Al-Anfal by December 15, 2004'. Other goals could be losing 20 pounds in
three months, or reading an identified list of eight books during the year
2004. At the beginning of every year, review your achievements and set
yearly goals.

Also, your long-term goals are part of the bigger picture - your mission in
life. Your mission is the answer to the questions: 'What do I really want in
life?' 'What is the purpose of my existence?' 'Why did Allah create me?' As
a Muslim, you have a mission in life. Your goals must be focused on this
mission.

• Plan ahead: Planning offers two elements that bring order to your life.
First, it tells you how to get from where you are to where you want to be.
Second, it identifies the required tasks and resources to get you there.
Planning is the key to controlling events in your life. Through planning,
you can be proactive in achieving your goals. Set a course for your future
and layout a well-structured plan of action.

Form the habit of starting each day with a planning session. During this
time you should set a 'to do list' and focus your attention on it throughout
the day. This daily planning should be part of your long-term planning aimed
at achieving your goals. Monthly and yearly reviews of your plans are a must
to stay on track, modifying your behaviour accordingly.

• Set your priorities: Prioritizing is the key to relieve the stress of too
little time. Because what we want to do requires more time then we have, we
must decide what to leave undone. To do so, you have to identify the
'must-do', 'should-do', and 'nice-to-do' tasks. Then, you have to start with
the 'must-do' tasks and complete them before doing any of the other two
priority levels. This is because once we choose to make an investment in one
task, we automatically delay all others. The process of prioritizing is
deciding which task will produce the greatest return on investment for a
specific period of time, to justify saying 'No' to all other tasks.
Prioritizing is a way to focus your energy on the most important tasks until
they are complete.

http://www.islaam.com/Article.aspx?id=591

Wasalam,
Elias Karim
News Editor, Cambridge Muslims ONLINE
cmo@CambridgeMuslims.info


==== 2. UPDATE: Emergency Appeal for Khalid ===

As many of you will know, Khalid has been ill since July 2003. Khalid was a
healthy, active boy up to the age of approximately 11 years. He is now
practically dependant on a wheelchair and bed/house bound. He is a very
frail and "malnourished" boy who suffers severe pain throughout his body.

You can read about Khalid's story here:
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/Announcements/Default.asp#Khalid

You can help by
* arranging a visit to Khalid and/or his family
* or provide food for the family (one meal for four people per day)
* Continue making du'a for Khalid and his family

If you want to help and want more information contact
services@CambridgeMuslims.info or call our voice mail on 0871 242 9696
leaving a message on our 24-Hour answer-phone service.


==== 3. Cambridge Islam Awareness Week ====
"Cambridge Muslims ONLINE - official sponsors of the Cambridge Islam
Awareness Week."

The Cambridge University Islamic Society (CUIS) is holding its annual Islam
Awareness Week from Sunday 25th - Friday 30th January 2004 insha'Allah.
There will be a number of distinguished speakers including Shabbir Ally and
Abdur-Rahim Green. For more information including maps and directions,
please visit
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/islamic_week.htm


=== 4. Film Show: The Wonders of Islamic Science ===

The former BBC presenter Kilroy-Silk branded Arabs as "suicide bombers, limb
amputators, women repressors" and asked what they had given to the world
other than oil? In an article entitled "We Owe Arabs Nothing" published in
The Sunday Express on January 4, Silk wrote: "Apart from oil - which was
discovered, is produced and is paid for by the west - what do they (Arabs)
contribute? Can you think of anything? Anything really useful? Anything
really valuable? Something we really need, could not do without? No, nor can
I."

PROJECTED ON A *B I G* SCREEN
FILM SHOW: THE WONDERS OF ISLAMIC SCIENCE

Discover how the Qur'an inspired Muslims to lead the world in science and
civilization! This fascinating documentary describes the remarkable
achievements of Muslims in Astronomy, Medicine, Mathematics, Geography,
Botany, Zoology and many other fields! These achievements, in fact,
propelled what's known today as "European Renaissance." The film also proves
how these accomplishments were a direct result of Qur'anic teachings. An
excellent way to communicate the truth of Islam to non-Muslims and Muslims
alike! Suitable for ages 7 to adult.

See the film projected on a BIG screen:
Wonders of Islamic Science
Saturday 24th Jan
9.15pm - 9.45pm (after Isha Prayers)
Abu Bakr Mosque, Mawson Rd, Cambridge
Refreshments served.

This is a brothers only event. For more information see:
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/Events/Default.asp#Wonders


==== 5. 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, 20th Jan '04. 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 Tuesdays at 8.00pm to
10.00pm.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/TuesdayLadies/

- Ladies Fitness Classes
Thursday, 22nd Jan between 5.45pm to 6.45pm. Weekly Fitness Classes run at
Ross Street Community Centre from 5.45pm to 6.45pm each Thursday. £1 per
session.

- Mother, Baby & Toddler Group
Friday 23rd January 10.00am - 12.00pm at the Ross Street Community Centre.
Please continue to 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, 23rd January 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, 24th January. Week 4 at Abu Bakr Islamic School. Children should
be at school by 9.55am. Please read the important school announcements at
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/school/

- Qur'anic Classes for Children
Saturday, 24th January, 10.00am - 1.30pm at Abu Bakr Mosque, Mawson Road,
Cambridge.

- Ladies Swimming
Saturday 24th January, 7.00pm - 8.00pm at the Leys school.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/LadiesSwimming/

- Film Show: The Wonders of Islamic Science
Saturday 24th January, 9.15pm - 9.45pm (after Isha prayers) at Abu Bakr
Mosque, Mawson Rd, Cambridge. Discover how the Qur'an inspired Muslims to
lead the world in science and civilization! Refreshments served.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/Events/Default.asp#Wonders

- Qur'anic Classes for Children
Sunday, 25th January, 10.00am - 1.30pm at Abu Bakr Mosque, Mawson Road,
Cambridge.

- Boys Youth Group
Sunday, 25th January, 10.30am - 1.30pm at The Barn on Sundays. For boys aged
11-18 years who 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 25th January from 11.00am - 12.00pm. Remember from January through to
March 2004, riding will be on the second and last Sundays of the month.
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/Events/HorseRiding/

- Girls Youth Group
Sunday, 25th January, 1.30pm - 4.00pm. At Romsey Mill (at corner of
Hemmingford and Mill Road).
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/services/AlNoor/


********************* CAMBRIDGE ISLAM AWARENESS WEEK *********************
Begins on Sunday 25th January and continues until Friday 30th January 2004

- ISLAM AND THE WORLD RELIGIONS
Sunday 25th January 7.00pm.
Cambridge Islam Awareness Week: An enlightening talk comparing Islam with
other major religions. Speaker: Shabir Ally (Canada). Venue: Physiology
Lecture Theatre 1, Downing Site, entrance off Tennis Court Road.

- DISCOVER ISLAM EXHIBITION
Daily exhibition starting Monday 26th - Thursday 29th January between 1.00pm
- 4.30pm. Cambridge Islam Awareness Week: Discover Islam and Muslim Heritage
exhibition. Discover facts and truths about Islam throughout the week.
Venue: Chetwynd Room, King's College. All Welcome!

- THE FIVE PILLARS OF ISLAM
Monday 26th January 1.15pm
Cambridge Islam Awareness Week: Find out what the fundamentals of Islam
really are. Speaker: Shabir Ally (Canada). Venue: Chetwynd Room, King's
College.

- THE MEANING OF JIHAD IN ISLAM - IS IT TERRORISM OR HOLY WAR??
Monday 26th January, 7.00pm
Cambridge Islam Awareness Week: Gain an accurate understanding of the most
misunderstood term in Islam. Speaker: Timothy Winter (Lecturer at the
Faculty of Divinity). Venue: Queen's Building Lecture Theatre, Emmanuel
College.

For more information including maps and directions, please visit
http://www.cambridgemuslims.info/islamic_week.htm


==== 6. Train To Become An Aerobics Instructor For Free! ===

An excellent Aerobics "Taster session" was held on Thursday 8th January. It
was lead by Julie (YMCA) and attended by Lucy (Cambridge City Council). We
now need 8 ladies (minimum) from the community to sign up to the FREE
AEROBICS TRAINING COURSE if it is to run. Not only do we need a minimum of
8 ladies, but those ladies also need to be committed to doing this course.
Time and Location of the training sessions will be arranged to suit those
interested. (Run by the Cambridge City Council)

So here's your chance! If you are interested in signing up contact Sr. Iman
A.S.A.P giving your name, telephone number or email address.

Email: contact@CambridgeMuslims.info
Telephone: 0871 242 9696. Please leave a message on our 24-Hour answer-phone
service. Fax: 0871 242 9696


==== 7. 10% Discount at Kitaabun Bookstore ====
Hurry Offer ends 31st January 2004.

Kitaabun is a mail order Islamic Bookstore.

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==== 8. Contact Us ====
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