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Hajj Workshop 2009 files

metrodawah — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:43:19 +0000

Here are the files for this year’s hajj workshop, available in two parts as pdf files.

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Hajj Workshop

metrodawah — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:20:04 +0000

Dar-us-Salaam’s Hajj Workshop is next Saturday, November 7th from 10am to 6pm at PGMA, taught by Br. Safi Khan. The workshop is free. For directions to PGMA, see www.pgmamd.org. The address is 9150 Lanham Severn Rd., Lanham, MD 20706.

This class covers pre-hajj preparations, what to do (and not do!) during hajj, and tips to enhance one’s hajj. To register, contact us with your name and email address, and state that you are registering for the Hajj Workshop.

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Islam 101 Class on 11/7

metrodawah — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:56:31 +0000

We are holding an Islam 101 class at Dar-us-Salaam / Al Huda School in College Park, MD on Saturday, November 7th, 11am – 1pm. (This is a date change; previously advertised for 10/25.) Basic beliefs of Muslims and current topics will be covered, such as women in Islam, and whether violence is a part of Islam. (Short answer: no!) All are welcome.

Light refreshments served.

RSVP on our contact page, to help us plan, but even if you don’t get a chance to RSVP, still come!

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Learn Islamic funeral steps

metrodawah — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:30:36 +0000

Janaazah Workshop – July 25, 9am – 5pm

Join this workshop to learn about death, funeral preparations, washing the body, shrouding and burial. Hands-on practical workshop using real-size, real-weight dummies. All participants will get a chance to do a mock washing and shrouding.

See details and register here.

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Calendar of Activities

metrodawah — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:57:30 +0000

If you’d like to plan ahead, here is a calendar of our upcoming classes and events. All dates and activities subject to change. Subscribe to our mailing list to stay up-to-date with the latest news.

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Sincerity: VA class starts 4/18, new schedule for MD

metrodawah — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 16:31:31 +0000

An update and reminder for the Saturday morning Sincerity class.

Maryland students: Due to an unavoidable scheduling conflict, we have had to push back the start date. Insha Allah, the class will resume on Saturday, April 25th at Dar-us-Salaam, from 9:45am to 12:15pm.

Virginia students: A reminder that insha Allah, the class will resume on Saturday, April 18th at McLean High School, from 1pm to 1:45pm.

Posted in Beliefs and Practices of Islam

Extended: Break for Sincerity Class

metrodawah — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:02:57 +0000

The break for our Saturday morning class on Sincerity has been extended.

Maryland students: Insha Allah, the class will resume on Saturday, April 11th at Dar-us-Salaam, from 9:45am to 12:15pm.

Virginia students: Insha Allah, the class will resume on Saturday, April 18th at McLean High School, from 1pm to 1:45pm.

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Break schedule for Sincerity class on Saturdays

metrodawah — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:03:12 +0000

Please note that for the next two weeks our Saturday morning class on Sincerity will have a short break. The class will resume on Saturday, March 28th at Dar-us-Salaam, from 9:45am to 12:15pm.

This break is for the sessions in both Maryland and Virginia.

Announcements and reminders:
1) We encourage you to join our monthly service activity and volunteer to Help the Hungry at a soup kitchen in DC! Our next volunteer date is Monday, March 16th from 3:45pm to 7pm. Volunteers meet at Al-Huda School at 3:45pm. For more info or to sign up, please contact us.

2) Tears of Hope CDs, a 4-CD set, are available now for $20 from Faith Publications. This is part 1 of last year’s class on repentance. To purchase a copy, contact Faith Publications through their website.

Copies will also be available in class when the session resumes on March 28.

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Sincerity

metrodawah — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:48:12 +0000

Announcing the next session of Beliefs and Practices of Islam, our continuing series of Islamic study.

Insha’Allah, “Sincerity” will start Saturday, January 17th. Please note the times and locations:

In Maryland: 9:45am to 12:15pm on Saturday mornings, at Dar-us-Salaam.

In Virginia: 1:00pm to 1:45pm Saturday afternoons, at McLean High School.

We invite all to join us as we begin our study of sincerity. This class is offered at no cost, and donations are welcomed to support our educational programs. The class is open to brothers and sisters, and is taught by Safi Khan. Maryland session held at 5301 Edgewood Road, College Park, MD 20740. Virginia session held at McLean High School, 1633 Davidson Road, McLean, VA 22101.

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Events of 2008

metrodawah — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:27:05 +0000

An overview of our classes and events in 2008.

Winter Clothing Drive, December 20, 2008

Neighborhood Cleanup, November 16, 2008

Sources and Reasons for Good, Evil and Morality in Humans, November 15, 2008

Hajj Workshop, November 15, 2008

Most Beautiful Names, September 2008

Zakah Workshop, September 06, 2008

Greenbelt Festival, August 30, 2008

Open House, August 17, 2008

Ramadan Workshop, August 09, 2008

Food for Others, August 7, 2008

Janazah Workshop, July 19, 2008

Nature of God, June 28, 2008

Relying on Allah (Part 3), May - June 2008

Dawah Workshop, May 4, 2008

Potomac Watershed Cleanup, April 5, 2008

Relying on Allah (Part 2), February - March 2008

Wudu & Salah Workshop, January 19, 2008

Help the Hungry, January - December 2008

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