Hajj Workshop
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.
Let Stereotype Go
Came across the following article on the USA Today Opinion section, sharing with all.
Let stereotype go
By Harris Zafar
Close your eyes and picture this: A jet with 111 passengers and crewmembers is about to land when a religious fanatic stands up and declares that he has a bomb.
Now open your eyes. Was your first thought anger that Muslim terrorists were at it again? Or perhaps you wondered why Muslims do this so often? Or maybe you’re frustrated that we haven’t done enough to stop these Arab terrorists from hijacking jets? Read more…
Islam 101 Class on 11/7
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!
Info booth at Greenbelt Festival on 9/5
For those in the Maryland area, come meet with Learn About Islam volunteers this coming Saturday, September 5th at the Greenbelt Labor Day Festival. It’s from 10:30am to 4pm, and we will be there to meet people and answer questions about Islam. Hope to see you!
Ramadan around the world
Muslims worldwide are currently observing Ramadan, a month of fasting. This month is also a time of spiritual reflection and internal growth for Muslims, a time to shed unwanted habits and reinforce positive values. One could describe it as a month-long spiritual retreat.
Here are some photos of Ramadan around the world.
And here is a series of 30 articles about dates, traditionally used to break one’s fast during Ramadan. Each article includes a recipe that incorporates dates. Enjoy!
Learn Islamic funeral steps
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.
New volunteer procedure for Help the Hungry program
All volunteers for Help the Hungry, our monthly soup kitchen service activity, need to print and fill out a waiver form prior to volunteering. This is a new procedure from the soup kitchen where we volunteer. Any questions please contact us.
Volunteers under 18 must bring a completed form signed by their parent the first time they volunteer. If you do not have the waiver form with you, you will not be able to volunteer.
Volunteers 18 and over can bring a completed form with them or fill one out on-site.
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