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8/11/07- 2 Fairs, Double the Fun! |
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On Saturday, August 11th, the 27th of Rajab, there are 2 great fairs to celebrate the blessed day of Meraj - a day which all the Muslim believers celebrate as a grand day when Almighty Allah (SWT) invited Prophet Mohammed peace be on him to visit and he ascended the heaven as mentioned in the Glorious Qur'an (53:9).
This Saturday, from 3-8 p.m, the Muslim Association of the Lehigh Valley (MALV) located in Allentown, PA is having its "2nd Annual Community Fair." There will games, balloon animals, food, bazaar, and so much more.
Also tomorrow, from 2-7 p.m, the Muslim Foundation, Inc. (MFI) will be having a "family picnic/fair." The fair is located at Babbage Park in North Brunswick, New Jersey. There will be food, vendors, games, and rides.
Come and support 1 of the 2 fairs, and you are bound to have a wonderful time! |
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CAIR- Orlando's 3rd Annual Banquet
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When: Saturday, August 18th, 2007 Registration begins at 5pm. Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. insha-Allah.
Where: Orange County Convention Center, West Building 9800 International Drive; Orlando, FL 32819
Speakers: Keynote Speaker Dr. Abdul Hakim Jackson, professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Michigan, Imam Siraj Wahhaj, spiritual leader of Al Taqwa Mosque, NY, Comedian Daniel Nainan.
Come out and support CAIR! Tickets are $60 per person, $10 for children (babysitting and meal incl.) If you are interested call: (407) 804-1504 or email at: info@unitedmuslimfoundation.org |
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| Foster Collection |
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"As for him who gives (in charity) and keeps his duty to Allah and fears Him, And believes in Al-Husna We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness). But he who is greedy miser and think himself self-sufficient , and gives the lie to Al-Husna, We will make smooth for him the path of evil;" - Suratul Lail, ayats 5-10
The United Muslim Foundation is collecting clothes and school supplies for local foster children until August 20th. Please donate generously!
School Supplies: Children Ages 5-18 (Boys and Girls)
Backpacks/Trapper Keeper Notes
School Binder Notebooks/ 1.5 Binders
Spiral Notebook Paper
3 prong File FoldersNotebook Paper (Wide Ruled)
Notebook Paper (College Ruled)
Pencils/Automatic Pencils/Colored Pencils
Pens
ErasersRulers
Crayons/Markers/highlighters
Gluesticks/Elmers Glue
Calculators (hand held - middle school boys)
Scientific Calculators (high school students)
School Clothes
Boy's Jeans: Boy's sizes 12-20
Men's Jeans: All sizes 28/28 - 38/34
Boy's button down shirts: Boys sizes 12-20
Men's Button Down Shirts: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Boy's Dress T-Shirts: Boys sizes 12-20
Boy's White T-Shirts: Boys sizes 12-20
Men's White T-Shirts: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Boy's Boxer Shorts: sizes 12-20
Men's Boxer Shorts: sizes 28-42
Boy's White low cut socks: size 6-9
Men's White low cut socks: size 10-13
Men's Sport Shoes: sizes 6-13
You may pass your donations to UMF FL. offficers Naushad, Masuma, Jaweria or Kumail, or e-mail info@unitedmuslimfoundation.org to make arrangements for delivery.
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Kids House
On Sat. July 14th, UMF volunteers got together at Kids House of Seminole County ready to host a party for abused children. Volunteers -both children and adults, set up and had fun with a bouncehouse, crafts, facepainting, waterballoons and more, as the guests enjoyed popcorn and delicious Cold Stone Cremary icecream. A special thank you to all of you for sticking it out through the rain and to our junior volunteers for sharing their joyful spirits with these children.
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Masjid Salaam Carnival
On July 21st, Florida had a Masjid Salaam Carnival in order to raise money for the new masjid that is being built. The carnival lasted for about an hour, and approximately 70-80 people attended. $4,400 was raised, alhamdulillah the carnival was a huge success despite the heavy rainfall.
Inshallah Allah (s.w.t) will reward the participants of this carnival for putting their hard work and dedication towards raising money for the building of the mosque. Please donate generously towards this fund. |
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United Muslim Foundation
August 2007, Rajab 1428 |
Salaam Alaikum, Peace be with you.
It's been a very exciting summer at UMF, by the Grace of Allah. It is hard to tell if the Christian/Muslim Interfaith at the HIC and UMF's ongoing Girls Night Out held at SIJPA were the highlights of July, or if it was seeing volunteers of all ages from children as young as 5 years old helping at Kids House for Abused Children, and the unity in faith of Muslims helping out and attending the Masjid Salaam Carnival to make it a true success despite the rain, that was the spotlight of July.
In addition to all that is apparent at UMF with the events we set up and take part in, we are constantly flooded with inquiries from prisoners needing literature and prayer mats, to those wishing to get married and need nikah services, and on various issues such as making statements to the press, salaat times and mosques, to forming alliances with different Muslim and non-profit organizations that share our commitment to promote unity, education and charity from all over the world.
UMF has grown by leaps and bounds over the last 4 years and we have only Allah to thank for our success. We strive to do His work alone and for His pleasure only. However, we need your prayers and help to make it all happen. As Allah, All Praise be to Him says in the Holy Koran, Chapter 47, Verse 7: " O ye who believe! If ye will aid (the cause of) God, He will aid you, and plant your feet firmly." Please help us in our collection for local foster children as you begin your school suppy and wardrobe shopping. And don't forget about UMF's exciting new Arabic after school program for children, all the details of which you can find in this newsletter.
Post 9/11, we have a long way to go to help clarify misconceptions and biases people have against Muslims - mostly because of ignorance and media spin. What better way than to reach out to our neighbors and those less fortunate within the communities in which we live, to show them the true spirit of Islam in action. Let's work together to help make a difference one small step at a time.
Sincerely,
Masuma Virji - Executive Director. |
UMF Muslim/Christian Interfaith
On July 19th, UMF and HIC co-hosted a Christian/Muslim youth interfaith which was attended by more than 65 people. After sharing beliefs with each other and drawing on the many things Islam and Christianity have in common, youths enjoyed table tennis, henna application, mosaics, making momentos of the event and delicious food and comraderie. The event ended with the special Muslim Friday sermon and congregational prayer.
Everyone learned a great deal from each other and from our guest speakers Dr. Mehdi And Mr. Hazari, and left with new friendships and a feeling of peace and understanding.
 
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| UMF Arabic Classes
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United Muslim Foundation is proud to announce that our after school Arabic Classes will be held at Lake Mary High School. Our class calendar is based on the local school calendar, to make it convenient for your child to attend this fantastic program every Monday and Wednesday from 4-5pm. Classes are set to begin August 20th, and spaces are filling up fast. We still have a few spots available for childen between the ages of 4-5 and 8-9.
 Our teachers, pictured to the left, have been training hard in the reonowned Berlitz Program, getting ready to provide our students with a learning environment where they will not have to write to learn, but simply listen and communicate with their teachers to develop a working vocabulary of the Arabic language.
The fee for this program will be $5 a day per child. For each additional child in a family, there will be a 50% discount. To enroll before spaces fill up, please e-mail info@unitedmuslimfoundaion.org with your child's name, age and your contact info. and a UMF member will contact you shortly.
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| Yoot Camp |
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This exciting outdor camp is set for Friday, August 24th to Sunday the 26th at Wekiva Springs State Park.
 Yoot Camp is going to be full of activities, getting together to help the environment, chilling with other Muslims, and will include a Modern Day play on the story of Prophet Yusuf. It will be great fun for everyone, so sign up now or risk missing out on all the excitement!
To sign up watch the trailers of Yoot Camp click on the picture.
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| Muslim Congress Labor Day Convention in Orlando
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The Muslim Congress is an organization of the united Muslims of North America whose goal is to establish a Muslim community in Noth america based on strong Islamic beliefs where individuals can grow and prosper without compromising their Islamic identity.
In keeping with their objectives, the Muslim Congress invites all Muslims to its 3rd annual conference in Orlando, Florida titled "Legacy of Prophet Muhammad (saw) and Muslim Unity" on September 1-2, 2007 (Labor Day Weekend).
Please click on the logo for more information and to register for this event.
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Girls Night
On July 20th, Muslim girls of the community enjoyed a fun-filled night at the Al-Ahad Islamic Center in Allentown, PA, while getting to know each other through various games and activities. In conjunction to the theme of health and beauty, representatives from the Arbonne Skin and Body Care line-Sisters Maureen, Samina, and Salima-impressed the girls with results obtained from using Arbonne's invigorating sea salt scrub, and also gave the girls an opportunity to relax while enjoying a calming foot soak. Sister Sajida Bhallo also impressed the girls, through her knowledge and demonstrations of the basics behind the art of reiki.
Besides these two workshops, the girls also interacted through games and food. The food consisted of a healthy menu of a choice between tuna or egg sandwich; a variety of fruits including, cantaloupe, watermelon, apples, pears, and grapes; and strawberry fruit smoothies for drinks. The games did not only allow the girls to get to know each other better, but also to understand the importance and merits of eating various fruits. In the end, the girls were very satisfied with what they had learned and the friendships they had formed. |
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