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Muslim Personalities
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Ibn al-Haytham - Father of Optics
Abu Ali al-Hasan ibn al-Hasan ibn al-Haytham (965 in Basra - c. 1040 in Cairo) was a prominent scientist and polymath from the 'Golden Age' of Muslim civilization. He is commonly referred to as Ibn al-Haytham, and sometimes as al-Basri, after his birthplace in the city of Basra. He is also known by his Latinized name of Alhzen or Alhacen.
Ibn al-Haytham made significant contributions to the principles of optics, as well as to physics, astronomy, mathematics, ophthalmology, philosophy, visual perception, and to the scientific method. He was also nicknamed Ptolemaeus Secundus ("Ptolemy the Second") or simply "The Physicist" in medieval Europe. Ibn al-Haytham wrote insightful commentaries on works by Aristotle, Ptolemy, and the Greek mathematician Euclid.
Born circa 965, in Basra, Iraq, he lived mainly in Cairo, Egypt, dying there at age 76. Over-confident about practical application of his mathematical knowledge, he assumed that he could regulate the floods of the Nile.
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Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle
Making Better Food Choices when Eating Out
By Dr. Mohsin Jaffer
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Eating out is a big part of many people's lives. Making correct food choices at restaurants can be tricky. However, if you make informed decisions, you can still eat a healthy, balanced diet and enjoy a nice meal away from home.
One of the biggest problems with eating out is that we overeat. I recommend asking the server about serving sizes before ordering. You should try to eat the same portion size as you would at home. When you receive a meal that is larger than you should have, ask your server to pack half of it away for you before you even start.
Did you know that on average, it takes about fifteen to twenty minutes for your brain to process that you are full? That means that if you eat too quickly, it will be too late when you recognize that you have overeaten. I recommend starting your meal with a full glass of water and a healthy salad so that you don't overindulge with your meal.
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Salaam Alaykum!
As part of its vision and mission, the NASIMCO Post serves as a tool by which to bind our community together and promote a unified and caring environment for all. If you have anything you would like to include in this newsletter, contact us at info@nasimco.org.
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| ZCSS Higher Education Appeal |  The ZCSS Higher Education Appeal helps make dreams come true. Not only does it give the gift of university education to students for whom it is only a dream, but it also allows them to become self-sufficient and provide for themselves and their families. One student who has benefited from the scheme wrote a letter with the following excerpt:
"When I realised how financially disadvantaged my family was, I vowed to fight poverty and dependency to attain financial freedom for my family and myself. After years of hard work, I currently work as a radio presenter and producer for the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation. As I know that education is the key to success, I have been instrumental in coming up with ideas for educative and informative radio programmes that assist students in achieving better results at school. Finally, I am also financially stable. Moreover, I can support my two sisters through school and take care of my parents...none of this would have been possible without my sponsor and Zainabiya Child Sponsorship Scheme" Become a ZCSS Higher Education Sponsor today and begin changing the world. |
| Chehlum Reciters in North America |
Jamaats in the United States:
Allentown (SIJPA) - Sheikh Jaffer Ladak
Boston (IMF) - Sheikh Mujahid Sheriff and Sr Seemen Agha
Buffalo (Jaffarya Center of Niagara Frontier) - Maulana Muslim Mehdi Chawla
Los Angeles (SIJLA) - Sheikh Abbas Mohamed Hussein Ismail
Maryland (IMEC) - Dr. Hadi Yasen
Miami (IJA) - Dr. Hasnain Walji
Minnesota (Anjuman-e-Asghari) - Dr. Mahmood Datoo
Minnesota (Imam Husain Islamic Center) - Sheikh Abdul Jalil Essah
New York (SIJNY) - Dr. Akber Mithani
Orlando (Husseini Islamic Center) - Sheikh Ayub and Zakira Parveen Baqri
Jamaats in Canada:
Brampton (Masumeen Islamic Center) - Zakir Imranali Panjwani
Kitchener (ISIJ-KW) - Zakir Ashiq Kermalli
London (Ahlul Bayt Islamic Centre) / London (Al Mehdi Al Muntathar Union) - Zakir Haider Jaffer and Mulla Hassan
Ottawa (ISIA) - Zakir Ali Karamali and Maulana Inayat Ali Shakir
Toronto (Jaffari Community Centre) - Dr. Mustafa Mawjee
Vancouver (Az-Zahraa Islamic Center) - Sheikh Shafiq Hudda
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| Helpers of Husayn Campaign Results | |
 Making a donation to save a life is the embodiment of the spirit of Imam Hussein (AS)'s message. NASIMCO encourages donating blood especially during these months of Muharram and Safar.
This year, 370 pints of blood have been collected in North America. As each pint of blood can save the lives of up to 3 people, this means that our community has collectively saved over 1,100 lives. NASIMCO would like to thank everyone who participated in the campaign and helped us to reach our goal.
Allentown - Shia Ithnasheri Jamaat of Pennsylvania: 40 pints
Buffalo - Jaffarya Center: 24 pints
Kitchener - Islamic Shia Ithnasheri Jamaat of Kitchener-Waterloo: 1 pint
London, ON - Ahlul Bayt Islamic Center and Al Mahdi Al Muntadhar Union: 9 pints
Los Angeles - Shia Ithnasheri Islamic Jamaat of Los Angeles and other centers in Los Angeles area: 40 pints
Miami - Islamic Jaffaria Center of Miami: 30 pints
Minnesota - Anjuman-e-Asghari and Imam Hussain Islamic Center: 20 pints
New Jersey - Muslim Foundation Inc.: 58 pints
New York - Shia Ithnasheri Jamaat of New York: 44 pints
Orlando - Husseini Islamic Center: 58 pints
Seattle - Ithna-Asheri Muslim Association of the Northwest: 11 pints
Toronto - Islamic Shia Ithnasheri Jamaat of Toronto: 35 pints
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| World Federation Media Strategic Committee | The World Federation has set up a media response team to address the needs and aspirations of our communities worldwide. The team comprises of members from various regions and three members from North America, namely Br Habib M. Habib (Vice Chairman), Sr Shyrose Jaffer Dhalla and Br Hasnain Walji. Members have been selected based on their expertise in media related issues. To read the biographies of all team members click here.
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Community Event - Allentown
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 On December 1st, a diverse faith community came together for an annual gathering commemorating Muharram at the Al Ahad Islamic Center in Allentown, PA. The theme of the event was "submission and sacrifice" and it aimed to promulgate an awareness of the sacrifice of Imam Hussein (AS) beyond the Islamic Center and to help clarify misunderstandings caused by media hostility towards Islam.
The panel consisted of two Christian clergy, Archbishop Julius Licata and Rev. Bruce Irwin and two Muslim speakers, Br. Brian Anthony and Prof. Mohamed H. Rajmohamed. The panel spoke about the importance of submission and sacrifices in the religious lives of both Christians and Muslims and of how Imam Hussein (AS) epitomized these concepts in his actions.
Archbishop Julius Licata's reflections on the event were as follows: "I was a little anxious. I arrived a little early on that day and I could not have been more surprised and happy. From the moment I walked into the Center the people were so gracious, warm, inviting and loving...The service was beautiful and enlightening."
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