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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:54:07 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Home</title><link>http://www.umbcmsa.org/home/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:32:20 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.9.2 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWW)</title><dc:creator>Asad Khan</dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:22:59 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.umbcmsa.org/home/2010/3/8/seerah-of-the-prophet-muhammad-saww.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">261847:2634044:6945949</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Sheikh Imran, imam of the Islamic Society of Baltimore, will be speaking on the life of the Beloved Prophet (PBUH) on Wednesday, March 10. The lecture will take place in the Inter-Faith Center at 4:00 p.m.&nbsp;<br /><br />We are in the month of Rabi-ul Awal, the month in which the Prophet (PBUH) was born, and this event will insha Allah serve as a reminder of his legacy.<br /><br />Please attend and bring your friends as well.</p>
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<p><br />It's that time of the year again. MSA wants to hear from you. Come and let us know what you think of us. Good or bad, its your chance to let us have it.&nbsp;<br /><br />Ok so all jokes aside, this is one of the most important events for MSA. We are on campus to serve you guys and no one else can tell us about your needs and desires except you guys yourself.&nbsp;</p>
<p><span class="full-image-block ssNonEditable"><span><img src="http://www.umbcmsa.org/storage/Photo 20.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1266956592239" alt="" /></span></span><br /><br />No need to get scared from the bearded men of our cabinet, we are students just like you. We too eat three times a day and skip classes like there nothing :)<br /><br />Mark your calenders and write it down on a sticky note and paste it on your door. All are welcome. Tell your friends and buddies. We will be waiting for you.&nbsp;<br /><br />O and it goes without saying that we will be serving lunch during the meeting. Trust me, we wont let you leave with an empty stomach :)<br /><br />SEE YOU ALL THERE..<br /><br />Peace and blessings to everyone.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.umbcmsa.org/home/rss-comments-entry-6804994.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Divine Speech: Literary Characteristics of the Qur'an</title><dc:creator>Asad Khan</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:08:45 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.umbcmsa.org/home/2010/1/28/divine-speech-literary-characteristics-of-the-quran.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">261847:2634044:6458049</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>This single weekend seminar brings to light the literary marvel and subtlety of the Qur&rsquo;an to English speaking audiences.&nbsp; Attendees need not have background in the Arabic language.&nbsp; The seminar comprises a series of discussions on literary issues pertaining to the Qur&rsquo;an that are difficult to capture in translation such as the placement of Qur&rsquo;anic stories, repetition, alleged grammatical errors, coherence and transitions from subject to subject, and more.﻿</p>
<p>Further details about this event could be found at:</p>
<p><a href="http://bayyinah.com/classes/divine-speech/">http://bayyinah.com/classes/divine-speech/</a></p>
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<p><strong>Iftar Dates and Locations:</strong></p>
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<p>Tue Sept 1<sup>st</sup></p>
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<p>IFC</p>
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<p>Sponsored <span class="SpellE">Iftar</span></p>
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<p>Wed Sept 2<sup>nd</sup></p>
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<p><strong>Commons 329</strong></p>
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<p>Sponsored <span class="SpellE">Iftar</span></p>
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<p>Thurs Sept 3<sup>rd</sup></p>
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<p>IFC</p>
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<p>Sponsored <span class="SpellE">Iftar</span></p>
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<p>Tues Sept 8<sup>th</sup></p>
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<p>IFC</p>
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<p>Sponsored&nbsp;<span class="SpellE">Iftar</span></p>
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<p>Wed Sept 9<sup>th</sup></p>
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<p>TBA</p>
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<p>Sponsored <span class="SpellE">Iftar</span></p>
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<p>Thurs Sept 10<sup>th</sup></p>
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<p>IFC</p>
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<p>Sponsored&nbsp;<span class="SpellE">Iftar</span></p>
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<p>Mon Sept 14<sup>th</sup></p>
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<p>IFC</p>
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<td width="213" valign="top">
<p>Sponsored <span class="SpellE">Iftar</span></p>
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<td width="213" valign="top">
<p>Tue Sept 15<sup>th</sup></p>
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<p>IFC</p>
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<td width="213" valign="top">
<p>Sponsored <span class="SpellE">Iftar</span></p>
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<p>Wed Sept 16<sup>th</sup></p>
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<p><strong>UC 312</strong></p>
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<p><strong>(Fast-a-thon)</strong></p>
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<p>Thurs Sept 17th</p>
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<p>IFC</p>
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<p>Sponsored&nbsp;<span class="SpellE">Iftar</span></p>
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<p>P.S. Jumma will be held at it's regular place (I.F.C) and there will no Taraveeh Prayers on campus.</p>
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<p>UMBC MSA once again proudly brings you the annual Islamic Awareness Week.<br />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.<br /><br />MONDAY: Science in the Heavens<br />April 6, 2009<br />12:00 pm &ndash; 2:00 pm<br />UC 312<br /><br />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&amp;A session and reception.<br /><br />TUESDAY: On a Wing and a Prayer Dialogue<br />April 7, 2009<br />12:00 pm &ndash; 2:00 pm<br />UC 312<br /><br />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.<br /><br />WEDNESDAY: Five Pillars<br />April 8, 2009<br />11:00 am &ndash; 2:00 pm<br />Commons Main Street<br /><br />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.<br /><br />THURSDAY: Hijab Live!<br />April 9, 2009<br />12:00 pm &ndash; 2:00pm<br />Commons Mainstreet<br /><br />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.<br /><br />FRIDAY: Wounds of the World<br />April 10, 2009<br />12:00 pm &ndash; 1:00 pm Lecture/ Fundraiser<br />1:00 pm &ndash; 2:00 pm Jum&rsquo;ah<br />UC 312<br /><br />The lecture section will raise awareness of the plight of Muslims in Palestine, Darfur, Burma and Somalia. The jum&rsquo;ah sermon will cover the same topic from an Islamic perspective. All donations from Jum&rsquo;ah will be diverted to our fundraiser for Islamic Relief.<br /><br />Use the banner that we&rsquo;ve uploaded to advertise! Every little bit helps.</p>
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<p><br />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.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Date: Tuesday, November 25, 2008</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Location: Interfaith Center (IFC)</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">!!! Free Food and Ice Cream !!!<br /><br />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. <br /><br />!!! Free Food and Ice Cream !!!<br /><br />MSA is on campus to serve all the Muslims. Please come to this event and make your self heard. <br /><br />!!! Free Food and Ice Cream !!!<br /><br />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.<br /><br />!!! Free Food and Ice Cream !!!<br /><br />Have a suggestion for MSA? Come to the event.<br /><br />Want us to do something for you guys? Come to the event.<br /><br />Want us to organize a specific event? Come and let us know.<br /><br />O and did I mention that we are going to have free food and ice cream? I think i did.<br /><br />So, InshALLAH we will see you all there. <br />Mark the time and the date in your calender, in your phone, in your computer or whatever you use to keep yourself organized.<br /><br />Asalam Alykum.<br /><br />!!! Free Food and Ice Cream !!!<br /><br />P.S. Please invite as many friends as possible and help us make this event successful.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>Date: &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Monday, November 24, 2008</p>
<p>Time:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5:30pm - 9:00pm</p>
<p>Location: Brunswick Normandy Lanes</p>
<p>Address:&nbsp; 8419 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City MD</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.umbcmsa.org/home/rss-comments-entry-2600572.xml</wfw:commentRss></item></channel></rss>