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Divine Speech: Literary Characteristics of the Qur'an

Asad Khan — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:08:45 +0000

This single weekend seminar brings to light the literary marvel and subtlety of the Qur’an to English speaking audiences. Attendees need not have background in the Arabic language. The seminar comprises a series of discussions on literary issues pertaining to the Qur’an that are difficult to capture in translation such as the placement of Qur’anic stories, repetition, alleged grammatical errors, coherence and transitions from subject to subject, and more.

Further details about this event could be found at:

http://bayyinah.com/classes/divine-speech/

S'more Night (Chocolate + Marshmallows = HAPPINESS)

Asad Khan — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 17:05:45 +0000

UMBC Fast-A-Thon '09

Asad Khan — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:58:15 +0000

In the Name of God, Most Compassionate, Most MercifulIn the spirit of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, UMBC-MSA wants you to fast for one day: Sept 16th. No food, no water. From sunrise to sunset, all for the cause of fighting hunger.
We urge everyone to donate as much money as they can and help us in making our community a hunger free zone. All donations will be sent to one of the local charities.
People from all faiths and religions are invited to this event.
At sunset on Sept 16th, we will host dinner to break your fast for FREE. Even if you do not pledge to fast, you are still invited to east with us. Last year, over three hundred people showed up and this year we hope to make it even bigger insha-ALLAH.
We urge everyone to donate as much as they can and help us in making our community a hunger free zone. Please attend this event and invite as many people as possible.
See you all there :)
JazakALLAH Khair.

Ramadan '09 Update!

Asad Khan — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:57:01 +0000

Alhamdolillah, all of the Ramadan Iftars have been signed-up for. If you wish to donate money for dates and drinks, please contact any of the cabinet members or just send us a message through the contact us link. JazakALLAH Khair for everyone who took their time and put effort in making this possible. May ALLAH (swt) enable us to take full advantage of this holy month and grant us success in this world and the here after.. Aameen..

Ramadan '09 Woohoooo!!!!

Asad Khan — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:39:13 +0000

Asslaamu Alaikum,
We hope that you are all enjoying the last days of summer before the semester begins. As you know, the fall semester will begin in the middle of Ramadan. Insha-Allah, the UMBC MSA will host iftars on campus from the first day of school (Tuesday, September 1st) until the end of Ramadan on every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. If you wish to sponsor an Iftar, you can do so by filling out an online form that is available at http://www.umbcmsa.org/iftar-sign-up/ and will be sent out on the UMBA MSA Mailing list. Please read the Iftar Sign-up Rules before signing up to sponsor an iftar.

Jazakallahu Kairan

Iftar Dates and Locations:

Tue Sept 1^st	IFC	Sponsored Iftar
Wed Sept 2^nd	Commons 329	Sponsored Iftar
Thurs Sept 3^rd	IFC	Sponsored Iftar
Tues Sept 8^th	IFC	Sponsored Iftar
Wed Sept 9^th	TBA	Sponsored Iftar
Thurs Sept 10^th	IFC	Sponsored Iftar
Mon Sept 14^th	IFC	Sponsored Iftar
Tue Sept 15^th	IFC	Sponsored Iftar
Wed Sept 16^th	UC 312	(Fast-a-thon)
Thurs Sept 17th	IFC	Sponsored Iftar

P.S. Jumma will be held at it's regular place (I.F.C) and there will no Taraveeh Prayers on campus.

Islamic Awareness Week '09

Asad Khan — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 05:39:38 +0000

UMBC MSA once again proudly brings you the annual Islamic Awareness Week.
Come learn about different areas of Islam. Our goal is to improve the campus' knowledge about what Islam is, and in that vein we have plans for things to do all week.

MONDAY: Science in the Heavens
April 6, 2009
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
UC 312

Dr. Imad Ad-dean Ahmed (UMD), author of Signs in the Heavens, will lecture about his book and how religion and science, unlike in the western world, do not have to be at odds with each other in Islam. There will then be a Q&A session and reception.

TUESDAY: On a Wing and a Prayer Dialogue
April 7, 2009
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
UC 312

We will show the film "On a Wing and a Prayer", a documentary about a Muslim man who, despite living in a post-9/11 world, attempts to fulfill his life-long dream of becoming a pilot. There will be an MSA-led discussion afterwards.

WEDNESDAY: Five Pillars
April 8, 2009
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Commons Main Street

Five tables will be set up, each focusing on a pillar of Islam. Each table will have information about the pillar and an activity. Ice cream will be served to guests, who can then receive a different topping at each table.

THURSDAY: Hijab Live!
April 9, 2009
12:00 pm – 2:00pm
Commons Mainstreet

A table will be set up in the commons with mirrors and a variety of hijabs. Girls who are curious to try one on can do so; they will also have the option of having their pictures taken and e-mailed to them.

FRIDAY: Wounds of the World
April 10, 2009
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lecture/ Fundraiser
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Jum’ah
UC 312

The lecture section will raise awareness of the plight of Muslims in Palestine, Darfur, Burma and Somalia. The jum’ah sermon will cover the same topic from an Islamic perspective. All donations from Jum’ah will be diverted to our fundraiser for Islamic Relief.

Use the banner that we’ve uploaded to advertise! Every little bit helps.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=59424077935

Just put it as your facebook profile picture, in a note to invite all your friends, or just invite all your friends to the events you think they'll enjoy.

2008 MSA GET-TOGETHER

Asad Khan — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:21:23 +0000

Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Location: Interfaith Center (IFC)

!!! Free Food and Ice Cream !!!

UMBC-MSA wants to hear from you. This is our first semester with the new cabinet. So far, we have been doing well but we could do better. The only way we could improve ourselves is by hearing from you.

!!! Free Food and Ice Cream !!!

MSA is on campus to serve all the Muslims. Please come to this event and make your self heard.

!!! Free Food and Ice Cream !!!

Don't be scared, we are students just like you; we play video games too. We will listen to each and everyone of you and take every suggestion into consideration.

!!! Free Food and Ice Cream !!!

Have a suggestion for MSA? Come to the event.

Want us to do something for you guys? Come to the event.

Want us to organize a specific event? Come and let us know.

O and did I mention that we are going to have free food and ice cream? I think i did.

So, InshALLAH we will see you all there.
Mark the time and the date in your calender, in your phone, in your computer or whatever you use to keep yourself organized.

Asalam Alykum.

!!! Free Food and Ice Cream !!!

P.S. Please invite as many friends as possible and help us make this event successful.

Girls Bowling Night

Asad Khan — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 17:00:07 +0000

Join your friends for a night of bowling before the stress of finals kicks in! We'll meet in front of the Commons information desk at 5:30 and carpool over to Normandy Lanes.

Date: Monday, November 24, 2008

Time: 5:30pm - 9:00pm

Location: Brunswick Normandy Lanes

Address: 8419 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City MD

UMBC Muslim Studens' Association Banquet 2008

Asad Khan — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:09:52 +0000

UMBC MSA will be hosting the annual Eid Dinner in the UC Ballroom at 6:00 pm!
Mark your calenders, invite your friends, and come enjoy some good food and ISLAMIC JEOPARDY!!
This is a HUGE event so PLEASE don't miss out!!

We hope to see you all there inshALLAH.

Ramadan is HERE!!!

Asad Khan — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:49:07 +0000

Assalamu-Alaikum Everyone,

By the Grace and Blesings of ALLAH Azzawajal, Ramadan is upon us all once more.

Most local area Mosques including Dar-al-Salam in College Park, Dar-al-Taqwa in Columbia, and Masjid Al-Rahma in Baltimor have announced that Taraweeh prayers will begin tonight and tomorrow, Sept 1st, the first day of fasting inshALLAH.

We urge everyone to PLEASE consider signing up for atleast one Iftar! MSA is a non-profit student organization. Allmost all of the food we serve for iftars is provided by the students and alumni.

Our Beloved Prophet Mohammad (Peace be Upon Him) said:

“…Whoever gives food to a fasting person to break his fast shall have his sins forgiven, and he will be saved from the Hell-Fire, and he shall have he same reward as the fasting person, without his reward being diminished at all.”

(Reported by Ibn Khuzaymah).--- Allahu-akbar!

Signing-up can be done in the IFC (Interfaith Center) or by emailing us at umbcmsa@gmail.com

Iftar Locations:

Monday and Thursday: IFC (Interfaith Center) located across from the library in the trailer to the right (check the directions link for the exact location)
Tuesday: 2nd Floor of Commons in the SGA Student Org. Space.
Wednesday: UC 312.

The MSA is NOT formally arranging any Taraweeh prayers at UMBC.

Please go to :

www.isb.org for directions and info for ISB (Islamic Society of Baltimore).
www.taqwa.net for directions and info for Dar-Al-Taqwa.