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Contents
1. Time Line 2
2. Handouts
a) A Leader‟s Formula For Success 5
b) Building Strength 6
c) A Call For Action 9
WHY ISLAM Calendar Of Events 16
d) The Road Of The Pious 17
e) Investing in Akhirah 20
f) The Solid Cemented Wall 21
Questionnaire 25
g) If Tomorrow Never Comes 28
h) The Power House 30
i) The Foundation Blocks 32
j) Life Is The Color You Paint It 34
k) Mini Tazkeer (Al-e-Imran Verses 190-192) 38
l) Working Hand in Hand 40
YM Sisters 41
m) One Step At a Time 43
n) Finding Your Full Potential 47
3. Morning & Evening Azkaar 49
4. Flyers
a) Online Islamic Institute For Women 53
b) Book Club 54
c) Book Club Registration Form 54
5. Syllabus
a) MGA 55
b) Member 58
6. UM News Letter 61
7. 2008 Annual report 66
8. 2009 Planning 72
9. Report Forms
a) Unit /Region 86
b) Bait ul Maal
Sub-unit 89
Region 91
c) Personal Monthly
10. Evaluation Form
a) Individual 93
b) Feedback from Organizers & Committee Members 95
11. Calendar Of Events
12. Notes
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Time Line
Friday Apr. 3
rd 09
Session 1: 4:00 -5:20 p.m.
Moderator: Saaher Tafsir
Joint Session Usrat ul Maria & Usrat ul Ayesha
(until Asr break)
Time Topic Speaker
4:00 p.m. Introduction
4:05 - 4:15 p.m. Tilawah and Translation Sadia Ashraf
4:20 - 4:50 p.m. Welcome Address Fariha Shakeel
4:55 - 5:15 p.m. Seminar Guidelines Dania Hameed
5:20 - 5:55 p.m. ASR PRAYER
Session 2: 6:00 -10:30 p.m.
Moderator: Jamila Yusuf
Time Topic Speaker
6:00 - 6:30 p.m. A Leader‟s Formula for Success
(Closed Session)
Hena Syed
6:35 - 7:10 p.m. Connection with American Society
Part I (Open Session)
Br. Zahid Bukhari
(Ameer ICNA)
7:15 - 7:45 p.m. Connection with American Society
Part II (Open Session)
Saadia Yunus
7:50 – 8:30 p.m. MAGHRIB PRAYER
8:30 – 9:25 p.m. Dinner
9:30 -9:45 p.m. ISHA PRAYER
9:45 – 10:30 p.m. Ice Breaker … Introduction
(Closed Session)
Upstairs Musallah)
Amina Mohsin
Saturday Apr. 4th
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Session: 6:00 -6:45 a.m.
Time Topic
5:15 a.m. Wake up
5:45 – 6:00 a.m. Tahajjud Prayer
6:15 – 6:30 a.m. Azkaar
6:30 – 6:45 a.m. FAJY PRAYER
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Session 3: 6:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Moderator: Amina Mohsin
Time Topic Speaker
6:45 - 8:00 a.m. Building Strength
Main Speaker: Amina Mohsin
Team: Mehnaz Fatima,
Mehreen Amdani,
Mona Shoaib, Saima Shah,
Siddiqa Qadir,
Shakiyla Rashid
8:05 - 9:25 a.m. Breakfast & fresh up
9:30 - 10:45 a.m. A Call For Action Jamila Yusuf
Skit: Ayesha Hameed
10:50 - 11:50 a.m. The Road of The Pious Fariha Shakeel
11:55a.m. - 12:25
p.m.
Investing in Akhirah
Uzma Zaffar,
Saadia Yunus
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. The Solid Cemented Wall
Jamila Yusuf,
Humera Hai
1:35 – 2:55 p.m. ZUHR PRAYER +
Lunch
Session 4: 3:00 - 5:55 p.m.
Moderator: Umber Siddiqi
Time Topic Speaker
3:00 - 4:15 p.m. If Tomorrow Never Comes Main Speaker: Saba Yasir
College or School-going
students: Atya Kazmi
Working Lady: Fatimah Beig
Living with In-Laws: Saaher
Tafsir
Spouses: Mutayyaba Siddiqui
4:20 - 5:20 p.m. The Power House
Samia Tariq,
Durre Shahwar Aziz
5:20 - 5:55 p.m. ASR PRAYER
Session 5: 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Moderator: Fatimah Beig
6:00 - 6:50 p.m. The Foundation Blocks Tasneem Sidiqui,
Razina Syed
6:55 - 7:55 p.m. Life is the Color You Paint It
Main Speaker: Saima Azfar
Panel: Atya Kazmi,
Humera Hai, Durre Shahwar
8:00 p.m. Dua
8:05 MAGHRIB PRAYER +
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Dinner
9:30 – 9:45 p.m. ISHA PRAYER
9:45 – 10:00 p.m. Azkaar before Sleeping Talat Sajid
Sunday Apr. 5th
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Session: 5:15 a.m. - 6:45 a.m.
Time Topic
5:15 a.m. Wake up
5:45 – 6:00 a.m. Tahajjud Prayer
6:15 – 6:30 a.m. Azkaar
6:30 – 6:45 a.m. FAJY PRAYER
Session 6: 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
Moderator: Atya Kazmi
Time Topic Speaker
7:00 - 8:00 a.m. Mini Tazkeer
Saima Shah, Tasneem Ahmad,
Umaymah Shahid
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast
Session 7: 9:05 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Moderator: Saadia Yunus
Time Topic Speaker
9:05 - 9:30 a.m. ICNA & YM Br. Zahid Bukhari
9:35 - 11:00 a.m. The Big Leap Samina Hassan, Fariha Shakeel,
Umber Siddiqi, Ayesha
Siddiqui
11:05 - 11:45 a.m. One Step at a Time Saaher Tafsir
11:50 a.m. - 12:30
p.m.
Finding Your Full Potential
Samina Hassan
12:35 - 12:50 p.m. Closing Remarks Abeer Sher (via phone)
12:50 - 1:00 p.m. Dua Salma Malik
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“Believers, be patient in adversity, and let your patience never be exhausted; be ever ready and fear God so that you may
prosper. (3:200)”
“…pardon them and pray for them… (3:159)”
“And We made from among them, leaders, giving guidance under Our command, when they were patient and used to believe with certainty in Our ayat. (As-Sajdah:24)”
“Fear Allah wherever you are, let an evil deed be followed by a good deed so that you blot it out. (Ahmad, Tirmizi)”
“Everything is possible if we fulfill our commitment. (Shamim Siddiqi)”
A Leader’s Formula For Success
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Building Strength
Interpersonal Relations: An Islamic Perspective by Khurram Murad
Behold! Good and evil cannot be equal. Repel the evil with something that is better
– and lo! He between whom and yourself was enmity (may then become) as though he had
(always) been close unto you, a true friend. (Fussilat 41:34)
Our GOAL with the help of this book: Transform ourselves into a complete Muslim Personality and be Role Model for society.
We should be above the level of just trying to mend our character flaws and be at a level in our moral
traits that we are able to transform society. We have to realize the weaknesses that are damaging the
Islamic society and understand what traits are necessary to strengthen the foundation of a morally just
society. We can accomplish this with support from a strong group of sisters around us and be like a
solid cemented structure (Saff,61:4). Remember Allah has honored the entire progeny of Adam. Every
human is a potential Khalifa so don‟t ignore anyone.
Our attitude towards every single person on earth has to be according to the beautiful saying of
Sayyidana Ali: “If you are dealing with a Muslim, you are dealing with a brother in faith; if you are
dealing with a non-Muslim, you are dealing with a brother in humanity.” (foreword, xvii).
Chapter 1: Mutual Relations Between Believers
“The believers are but a single brotherhood.” (Hujurat, 49:10)
Chapter 2: The Main Features of Conduct
Adorable Qualities pages 10-19
1. Sincerity
Hadith, “You should be sincere to your brother in faith, be he present or absent.” (11) Always
work for the welfare of others
“By Him in whose hand is my life, one does not attain faith until one prefers for others what one
chooses for oneself. (Bukhari, Muslim).
2. Sacrifice
They give preference to others over themselves, even though poverty may be their own lot.(59:9)
3. Justice
hadith Qudsi: “One should abide by justice, even in a fit of anger or hostility.” (Mishkat)
4. Ihsan - higher level than justice
hadith: “O Allah! Let me maintain ties with him who severs these. Let me grant him his due that
deprieves me of what is due to me. Let me forgive him who wrongs me.” (Mishkat)
5. Mercy
“It is part of the mercy of Allah that you deal gently with them. Were you severe or harsh-hearted,
they would have broken away from you.” (Imran, 3:159)
6. Forgiveness- A higher state of patience is when onegenerously pardons one‟s brethren even
though one is in a position to retaliate.(17)
Characteristic of pious Muslim: “( …ones who) who restrain anger and pardon all men.” (3:134)
7. Trust shared in both anxiety and joy
8. Recognizing Someone’s Value and Worth-more value to relationship if one knows true worth
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Detestable Traits (pages 19-29)
1. Usurping Rights
“A Muslim is one whose hands and tongue do not hurt other Muslims.”(Bukhari and Muslim)
2. Sanctity of Life and Body –restraining tongue is difficult yet if misused causes problems which
cannot be resolved easily.
3. Speaking Ill –never attack one‟s honor
4. Back-Biting
5. Telling Tales
6. Reproaching-humiliating publicly
In Tirmidhi Prophet (PBUH) warns that one who reproaches others will not die until he commits
the same sin.
7. Spying
“do not be after the weaknesses of fellow Muslims. For one who spies on others, Allah will expose
his weaknesses. Such a person who is exposed by Allah is bound to be publicly disgraced, even if
he retires from social life.”
8. Ridicule
9. Contemptuous Attitudes
“It is enough to become a mischievous person if one considers a fellow Muslim as inferior.”
(Muslim)
10. Suspicion –nothing can be said with certainty about anyone‟s intentions.
Immediately clarify matters and put an end to suspicion.
11. Slander
12. Harming
“Whoever harms a Muslim will be harmed by Allah. Likewise, one who offends a Muslilm will be
put to inconvenience by Allah.” (Ibn Majah and Tirmidhi)
13. Hurting One’s Feelings -careful when making jokes, not to offend anyone unintentionally.
14. Cheating
15. Jealousy –one is more interested in other‟s loss than in acquiring it for self.
Chapter 3: Social Obligations (pages 30-52)
1. Defending Honor “If a Muslim remains a silent spectator as his Muslim brother‟s honor is being
attacked, he is denied divine help when he is in need of such help. He will not receive any help
from fellow Muslims. On the contrary if a Muslim comes to the aid of a Muslim who is being
slandered then he is helped by Allah in his need.” (Abu Dawud)
2. Sharing sorrow
“A Muslim should be like a structure for a fellow Muslim, lending strength and support to him. It
should be akin to a brick holding another brick. Then he joined the fingers of his hand to give a
more graphic picture of their bond.” (Bukhari and Muslim).
3. Scrutiny and Advice- page 35 ***
“Every Muslim serves as another Muslim‟s mirror. He safeguards his rights in his absence as
well.” (Abu Dawud)
4. Social Visits
5. Visiting the Sick
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6. Expressing One’s Feelings has a positive effect on a relationship;
difficult to heal hurt caused by tongue.
7. Affectionate and Cordial visits – don‟t be indifferent :indicate meeting was a pleasure
hadith: “Do not take any virtue lightly. You should courteously meet a fellow Muslim.” (Muslim)
8. Greetings
9. Handshakes
10. Addressing Each other with Good Names
11. Taking Personal Interest
12. Exchanging Gifts – not beyond one‟s means, accept with gratitude, and reciprocate.
13. Expressing Gratitude
14. Sharing Food
15. Supplication
16. Gracious Responses
17. Reconciliation
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A CALL FOR ACTION!!!
DAWAH STRATEGIES
DAWAH AND WHY ISLAM DEPARTMENTS’
2009 PLANNING AT A GLANCE By
Sister Jamila Yusuf
Bismillahi Rahmani Raheem
Surah An-Nahl 16:125: Allah SWT says, “Invite all to the Way of your Lord with
wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most
gracious: for your Lord knows best who has strayed from His path and who receives
guidance.”
I. WHO DO WE INVITE?
We invite all non-Muslims and Muslims we meet every day to the way of Allah –
Islam as a way of life.
II. WHAT IS OUR MESSAGE FOR THEM?
Our message is to tell people to worship only One God and to believe that
Prophet Muhammad (saw) is the last and final messenger of God to humanity.
(Kalimah Shahada – declaration of faith)
We MUST please Allah SWT all the time by enjoining good and forbidding evil in
the society by guarding our morals. Allah SWT says in the Quran 3:110, “You
(Muslims) are the best of peoples evolved for mankind enjoining what is right and
forbidding what is wrong.”
We should discover the beauty of Islam and understand our purpose in this
world. We were created solely to serve and worship our Lord. In the Qur’an,
Surah 51:56, Allah SWT says, “I have only created Jinns and men that they
might serve me.”
Muslims have been given the responsibility by Allah SWT to establish Islam as
the way of life in this world. In Surah Al-Baqarah 2:143, Allah SWT says, “Thus,
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have We made of you an Ummah (community) justly balanced, that you might be
witnesses over the nations and the Messenger a witness over yourselves.”
We should encourage others (our Muslim family members, Muslim friends, Muslim
neighbors) to be a part of a bigger group to pursue the same goals. This is where
we should realize the importance of being a part of an organization, ICNA,
specifically.
It is easier to achieve our goals of pleasing Allah SWT if we are a part of a
collective effort for a common goal. It is much harder and lonesome to achieve
our goals individually.
III. WHERE DO WE FIND OUR SISTERS TO INVITE FOR THIS CAUSE?
The simple and honest answer is EVERYWHERE and ANYWHERE!!! We should
first look in our own homes. Invite our moms, daughters, sisters, sisters-in-law,
aunts, cousins and then friends to attend our halaqas or neighbor nets,
conferences, conventions, Daura Tafseers, Ramadan and Eid programs etc.
IV. WHEN DO WE INVITE THEM?
The time to call others for this cause is NOW!
We are not getting any younger every day and the society we live in is getting
worse each day. There are so many challenges that we face as Muslim women
living in this western society. (TVs, movies, music, clothing, western values, food
etc.)
The time to CHANGE IS NOW. If not NOW, then WHEN?
We don’t know if we are still going to live another day for tomorrow, we may die.
We don’t want to lose the opportunity of telling others of Islam, of inviting them
to be a part of ICNA.
We will be accountable to Allah SWT if we forego this chance of bringing others
to the same road that we tread and to enjoy the benefits of Jannah (Paradise) in
the Akhirah (Hereafter), Insha Allah.
V. HOW DO WE INVITE THEM?
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This is where the challenge comes in. How do we tell other family members or
other Muslim sisters about ICNA and our goals?
We might get scoffed at, looked at weirdly and even despised at times. But our
NIYYAH or intention should be PURE that we are inviting others to the common
good of pleasing our CREATOR and by trying to establish ISLAM as a way of life.
We should help them understand our message of Islam and our goal of pleasing
Allah SWT alone by being good examples of what a good Muslimah or Mu’mina
should be. We should practice what we preach.
We should be gentle yet firm in our convictions as we relay them to others. In
Surah Al-Imran 3:159, Allah SWT says, “It was thanks to Allah’s mercy that you
were gentle to them. Had you been rough, hard-hearted, they would surely have
scattered away from you. So pardon them, and pray for them, and pray for their
forgiveness, and take counsel from them in matters of importance.”
We should have a clear understanding of what ICNA’s goals and methodologies
(dawah, tarbiyah and tanzeem) are so we can easily share them to others. We
should give them ideas of our different programs such as our book clubs, Qur’an
classes, neighbor nets, seminars, training programs, etc.)
CONCLUSION:
The task ahead of us is HUGE…to invite others to join ICNA and share our common
goals but we should not be disheartened if we meet hurdles along the way. The theme
of our Tarbiyah seminar reminds us that Allah SWT says in Surah Al-Imran 3:200, “O
ye who believe! Persevere in patience and constancy; strive in such perseverance;
strengthen each other and fear Allah that you may prosper.”
WHY ISLAM PLANNING 2009 AT A GLANCE
WHY ISLAM CENTRAL TEAM MEMBERS:
In-charge: Amina Jaffer-Mohsin (Chicago) [email protected] (630) 789-0765
Assistant: Jamila Yusuf (Chicago) [email protected] (708) 331-4961
Secretary: Fatimah Beig (NY) [email protected] (516) 316-1971
Team member: Samina Hassan (CA) [email protected] Home: (562) 591-6766
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Team member: Saima Sindhu (NJ) [email protected] 201-858-5708
MISSION
OUR MISSION IS TO SEEK THE PLEASURE OF ALLAH (SWT) IN ESTABLISHING
HIS DEEN IN THIS LAND BY:
GIVING DAWAH TO NON-MUSLIMS AND REVERTED (NEW) MUSLIMS,
PROVIDING THE REVERTED MUSLIM SISTERS THE NECESSARY
KNOWLEDGE TO LIVE AS PRACTICING MUSLIMS ACCORDING TO THE
QURAN AND SUNNAH;
MAKING THE REVERTED SISTERS PART OF THE MAINSTREAM MUSLIM
SOCIETY;
HELPING THE REVERTED SISTERS TO BECOME A PART OF OUR
ORGANIZATION, INSHA ALLAH.
HELPING THE REVERTED SISTERS TO BECOME DAIEE ILALLAH.
MENTOR TRAINING is one of our biggest goals. We plan to accomplish this by giving
the members of different units criteria and guidelines for mentoring new Muslim
sisters or reverts by focusing on the Ansar Project, also known as the Revert Follow-up.
The basic purpose of the establishment of a Sisters’ Why Islam team is to focus on
this project and to make the reverted sisters an integral part of the movement by
building strong relationships and good training practices, on both the individual and
collective level.
The success of the Ansar Project will, Insha Allah, be projected in the membership
of the new Muslim sisters that our mentors became buddies with.
ACTION PLANS FOR 2009
This year, we will be planning three steps:
1. Dawah or inviting people to Islam:
a. Establishment of Why Islam Department in EVERY city or region where there
is an operating ICNA Sisters Wing Unit. If they already have one department, by
the end of 2010 they should have two more departments.
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b. Dawah to Non-Muslims through the following means: The code of conduct
must be followed by both brothers and sisters at all times during these
activities:
-Dawah booths in public places in conjunction with Brothers’ WI team.
-Ramadan and Hajj displays in local libraries and Ramadan Story hours
- Ramadan and Hajj presentations in local public schools.
- Garage sales with dawah booths by having some Why Islam brochures
- Dawah field trips: passing out flyers / brochures at public events or general
public places.
c. Why Islam Web Page development, with the help of Web Site Department.
The web page should be incorporated in the actual ICNA Sisters’ Wing page. It
will provide materials and resources for new Muslim sisters, such as information
on salat, tahara, modesty, programs that can benefit them, etc
2. Training or Tarbiyah
Purpose: To have a very clear concept about the vision of Why Islam, a better
understanding of our own work among team members, and to implement the same
vision at the local level, focusing on Ansar (mentor) and how they can be good
Ansars.
a. We will provide mentors with continuous training sessions either online or
physical through Tarbiyah camps (local or national) and through our monthly Why
Islam meetings, Insha Allah.
b. We will collaborate with UM team to help us design these classes, online or in-
person.
c. We will incorporate reverts into ICNA as members by having teacher training
sessions throughout the years, either in-person or online.
2. Organization
a. Why Islam department will contact all local Nazimaats to give the name and
numbers of in-charges, mentors, and reverts. Will have a meeting once a month
on the weekends with mentors for follow-up.
b. At least two on-line workshops will be planned for the mentors and the WI
volunteers, Insha Allah.
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c. Every two months department reports will be sent to central Nazam by the tenth
of the month. All local units will be advised to send their unit reports by the
fifth of the month.
d. Team members will be advised to send their personal reports once in three
months to Why Islam in-charge.
DAWAH DEPARTMENT PLANNING 2009 AT A GLANCE
DAWAH TEAM:
IN-CHARGE: Abeer Sher
SECRETARIES: Dania Hameed; Kulsoom Siddiqi
COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Seema Muzaffar, Shamila Hassan, Ayesha Hameed, Abidah
Gias, Rabia Kamran, Shazia, Rana Ikram, Why Islam coordinator
CONTACT NUMBERS FOR WHOLE DAWAH TEAM.
ABEER SHER 810-881-0001
DANIA HAMEED 214-501-7800
SEEMA MUZAFFAR 832-692-2012
KULSOOM SIDDIQI 859-223-3444
RABIA KAMRAN 630-261-1621
SHAMAILA HASSAN 718-523-3122
AYESHA HAMEED 972-234-0292
ABIDAH GIAS 714-530-5848
OUR GOAL:
For the sake of Allah’s pleasure and blessings, dawah department will collaborate
with tarbiyah and tanzeem to make our efforts more effective and strong. We have to
make local sisters an effective part of our organization. Inshallah we will do dawah to
20,000 people in these 2 years and try to make, Insha Allah up to 100 members in these
2 years.
BRIEF ACTION PLANS FOR 2009
1. In two years, in Urdu, at least 4 new halaqas in regions & 2 new halaqas in cities
each will be established.
In two years, in English, at least 2 new halaqas in region & 2 new halaqas in cities
each will be established.
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2. Murabeen Training Program (MTP) will be done in collaboration with tarbiya
dept.
3. Ramadan planning will be done according to the guidelines of dawah dept..Tarbiya
dept’s help will also be required in planning for English halaqas.
4. Ramadan package will be given to cities and regions before summer vacation for
murabeen how to prepare for dora-e tafseer. Ramadan package will contain:
a. GUIDELINES FOR DORA-E-TAFSEER
b. GUIDELINES FOR QAYAM-UL-LAIYL.
c. EID PACKAGE.
d. POWER POINT PRESENTATION ON HOW TO MAKE NEW MEMBERS IN
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5. We need to publicize the coming ICNA Convention to all the halaqas in all cities
and regions. We need to get a head count of how many sisters are coming and
please e-mail it to [email protected].
6.
ICNA-MAS Convention at Hartford, CT: SAT-SUN-MON
May 23rd-May 25th, 2009
THEME: GLOBAL CRISIS – ISLAMIC SOLUTION
The 34th Annual Convention will be held on Memorial Day
weekend insha'Allah. Please note the new dates for this very
important event.
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Why Islam Calendar of Events
2009
March
Sunday 22, 2009 Why Islam volunteers meeting with WI Core Team
11am Eastern-12:30pm Eastern
April
Friday 3- Sunday 5 Tarbiyyah Seminar in Dallas for all UM members
Saturday 11 Part 1: Women‟s Series on Modesty and Hijab 1-3pm Eastern
For all reverts and mentors
Saturday 18 Part 2: Women‟s Series on Marriage 1-3 pm Eastern
For all reverts and mentors
Saturday 25 part 3: Women‟ Series on Women‟s Rights 1-3pm Eastern
For all reverts and mentors
May Mentor Training Program 11am E- 12:30 pm E
Date to be announced
June
Sunday 21 Daura Tafseer Training and Summer Program
For incharges, teachers,
July
Sunday 19 Meeting with WI mentors 11am E-12:30 pm E
August- September No meeting for Ramadan
October
Sunday 18 Meeting with WI unit in-charges. 11am E- 12:30 pm E
November Sunday 15 Mentor Session 11am E- 12:30 pm E
December Sunday 20 Meeting with WI unit in-charges. 11am E- 12:30 pm E
Supervision of WI Units
Please contact following sisters with any questions or concerns:
East Coast, New Jersey (central Jersey combined)…Saima Sindhu [email protected]
West Coast, Kentucky and Dallas………………….Samina Hassan [email protected]
Midwest and LA….………………………………..Amina Mohsin [email protected]
Chicago and Houston………..……………………..Jamila Yusuf [email protected]
New York…………………………………………..Fatimah Beig [email protected]
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THE ROAD OF THE PIOUS By
Fariha Shakeel
A process of SELF purification in the Quran is referred to as tazkiyah, it also refers to
cleansing of the human Self from all that is undesirable. It also includes nurturing (Tarbeyah) and strengthening of all the qualities that are essential for self-development.
Tarbiyah is a two way process, accepting it from others and giving it out to our fellow muslims.
The whole procedure is effective if it is carried out in the light of Quran and Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (saw)
Prophet Muhammad’s strategy was the most successful one as it started from one person and by the time he passed away, the whole Arabian’s peninsula was under his command.
We as Daiee Illallah, are also working among fellow human beings to bring them closer to Allah’s message and to the eternal success. In order to be successful in our mission, we’ll have to understand, follow, and implement Rasool Allah’s tarbiyah system.
Some important characteristics to acquire as a Murabbi (mentor) would be : 1. Sincerety : All the efforts due to Allah’s love and love for His creation , no hate for any
individual. 2. Ilm : The knowledge which we are gaining should give us some action plan and help us
learn wisdom 3. Sabr and Istiqamah: No hurry, even if the desired results are not obvious. Also, we
should have the patience to tolerate other people’s weaknesses only for Allah’s sake. 4. Ikhlaaq e Hasana: Our attitude, our way of communications, and our dealings should
all be according to the Ikhlaaq and Uswaa’ of Rasool Allah (saw). Some important qualities to focus on while working with our fellow sisters in order to get them ready for leadership:
Wisdom and dealing with the matters intelligently, prophet Muhammad sometimes taught his companions with his facial expressions or sometimes by reminding them collectively.
Love and Affection, prophet Muhammad not even ignored the request of a lady who was mentally sick.
Understanding human psychology, while doing treaty of Hudaybiyah when apparently all the clauses of it were going against Muslims, how Rasool Allah handled the situation and controlled the emotions and feelings of his companions.
Appreciation, at the event of Battle of
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Tabuk, Prophet Muhammad put the small amount of money contributed by a poor ansari sahabi over the whole donations collected from all the companions.
Assuming good, Prophet Muhammad always focused on the good characteristics of people and used not to describe their shortcomings to others.
Being polite and humble instead of being harsh, Rasool saw was only strict at the time of battles or while dealing with the criminals, besides he was always polite and gentle with people living around him.
Moving onwards step by step, Rasool Allah trained his companions by putting the commands of Allah in the order, starting with the basics and moving on step by step to the other details.
Creating an environment appropriate for tarbiyah, the migration from Makkah to Madeenah was basically to provide the muslims with the appropriate environment to practice Islam as a Deen.
Close relationship, the way Prophet Muhammad meet with people, shook hands with them, look at their faces with smile, made each one of them realize that he loved them the most. This closeness helped a lot to absorb Tarbiyah more effectively.
Discussion forums, sometimes Rasool Allah asked questions from his companions, other times letting them ask question from him, and even initiating discussions among them.
Creating the concept of being answerable on the last day, Although the sahabas loved him so much but through this love, Prophet Muhammad connected them to Allah and always reminded them the last day of judgment.
Focusing on the above-mentioned prominent features of Rasool Allah‟s strategy of tarbiyah, we as an Islamic movement are trying our best to follow the same guidelines.
ICNA Sisters Wing tarbiyah system is composed of:
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Purification or tarbiyah of thoughts, feelings, behavior, morals, time and resources.
The different systems (within the Tarbiyah system) are also originated from the sunnah of Prophet
Muhammad (saw).
In this year‟s planning of Usratul Maria, our members are asked to focus not only on their own self development but also to train other sisters and prepare them for leadership through the
Tarbiyah system provided by the organization.
This year all the members of ICNA Sisters Wing have to focus these points for receiving personal Tarbiyah as well as for giving tarbiyah to others:
1. Attending the Quran class and book club must be the number one priority, as we all know
that without Ilm the process of Tarbiyah is incomplete. We have to make sure that this
knowledge gives us a solid action plan and wisdom to move on.
2. Through the buddy system, we all have to work hard to create such an environment
throughout the organization that would create a role model of unity for other organizations
and muslims at large. It shouldn‟t be something artificial but we should build such a strong
bond among each other that would provide us with a support system.
3. Filling out the self evaluation form regularly must give us the sense of accountability on
the day of judgment. It should force us to spend our lives positively and in the right and
straight direction.
4. Following the quarterly issued syllabus and discussing it with our other sisters will help to
create a uniformity of tarbiyah level throughout our units and halaqas.
5. Focusing our connection with the divine book Quran, developing regularity and Khushu in
our salat , strengthening the characteristic of Haya (modesty), acquiring good morals,
trying our best not to get near any Haraam (forbidden) act or source of income and then
finally spreading all these jewels of goodness in the environmend in which we are living
today. These are the keys to get the door of Jannah open for us and others inshaAllah.
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―INVESTING IN AKHiRA‖—part 2
Why should I do Infaq?
ي ل نل ث ةي ي ذ ي ليل ي ث ث اذيث نم ث ي ث نم ةي ث نث ث م ي ث ذي ث ث ثيذ ي هللا نذ يذ ي ذ ي ث ي ث م ث اث ل م ي ل نذ ل وث ي ام ذ يث ييي م ثيل ياذ ث فل لي لضث عذ نم ةيوث هللا ئث لي ث ل
ليوثي يعث ذ ي﴿ ث ث ايوث هللا ﴾٢٦١ ذ
Al –Baqarah 261:”The likeness of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is as the likeness
of a grain (of corn): it grows seven ears, and each ear has a hundred grains. Allah gives manifold
increase to whom He pleases: And Allah is All- Sufficient for His creatures‟ needs, All- Knower.”
Narrated Abu Hurairah (ra): Allah's Apostle said, "Allah said, 'O son of Adam! Spend, and I shall
spend on you." (hadith Qudsi)( Sahih Bukhari)
Accounting in the Islamic state The development of the accounting system in the Islamic state was motivated and associated with the
imposition of zakat in the year 2 H (624 A.D.)
Also we learn from the Quran that when Yusuf (as) became the finance minister his main
responsibility was to Keep an account of inventory and distribute it in an equitable way.
What is accounting? Accounting is the art of organizing, maintaining, recording, and analyzing financial activities.
Importance of keeping a correct record of Bait-ul-Maal
According to Hazrat Omar “Bait-ul- maal is like Maal -e- Yateem”
Bait-ul-Maal of ICNA sister’s wing
What are our Sources of Income?
GOALS OF BAIT-UL-MAAL
• Raising the spirit of giving and stressing the importance of spending in
the way of Allah, among all Muslims in general and among MGAs /
Members/ responsible sisters in particular so that it becomes a source of
their personal training and purification of the heart.
• Providing financial support to the movement from workers to make the
important resources available for Islamic Work.
• Keeping the record of donations and expenses with receipts and
maintaining monthly balance reports regularly. Providing guidelines to all
Cities/Regions/Units/Subunits about proper way of record keeping. Since
the donation to Bait-ul-maal is a Trust, maintaining the record with
honesty, keeping in view the sensitivity of the matter and sense of
accountability, is an obligation.
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• Fund Raising, Monthly member donations (a‟anat), Non-member donations, Zakat,
Sadaqat. etc.
What are the important things to do in the Planning of 2009?
1. Keeping at least two programs on motivating people to donate – especially in
Ramadan.
2. Implementing the Receipt system
3. Improving the Recording and Reporting system.
A: Making the Report
Send Checks and reports on a monthly basis. (all Unit, Regions and
Departments)
Use the new report form.
If you collect cash always make a money order.
Set deadlines for receiving checks from cities and sub-units.
Each unit and region should compile and mail the report and checks by the
10th of each month to:
ICNA SISTER’S WING
PO BOX No: 1786
ALIEF, TX 77411-1786
E-mail the report to : [email protected]
Remember to write the date on which the checks were mailed on the report,
before e-mailing .
Also Write the number of checks mailed on the report.
Do not E-mail the report until checks have been mailed. B: Make correct calculations and write the amount under the right category.
Regions Send 100% of all Income.
Units send 70% of Ayanat and 100% of all other income.
C: Get Organized.
Use a Multi –pocket folder- for each Bait-ul-maal in charge
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(even at the Sub-unit level).
What should I do with this Folder?
Easy as one two three!!!!!!
Step 1: Label the Pockets:
Receipt book, Ayanat, Donation, Sadaqah, Zakat, Mcna, Noor, companion
Step 2 : Collect money and checks in these pockets the whole month.
Step 3: Then at the end of the month take money and checks out of each pocket and make
calculations using either:
Six column Cash Book or Excel work sheet
D. Request for invoice payment or re-imbursement of expenses-(for Regions and
Departments). Send your request to [email protected]
REMEMBER
To attach the invoice or receipt.
To write the full name and address of the person to whom the
check is to be mailed.
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Conclusion
Income is raised at Sub-unit/Regional level for expenses that are incurred at the central
level. Examples of expenses incurred are:
Web-site, Dawah, Tarbiyah, Online Classes, Institute, Tarbiyah seminars, Printing and Publishing, Noor magazine, MCNA, Companion, Conventions, Flyers, Circulars, CDs etc.
Al-Baqarah O ye who believe! Spend out of (the bounties) We have provided for you
before the Day comes when no bargaining (will avail) nor friendship nor
intercession. Those who reject faith they are the wrong-doers. (254)
May Allah Ta’ala help us fulfill our duties
Jazak Allah Khair—Central Bait-ul-Maal
Uzma Zaffar
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THE SOLID CEMENTED WALL (ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF TEAMWORK)
By Sisters
Humera Hai &
Jamila Yusuf
QUR’ANIC AYATS SUPPORTING TEAMWORK:
OUR VERY OWN THEME OF THIS YEAR’S SEMINAR: 3:200 “O ye who believe!
Persevere in patience and constancy; strive in such perseverance; strengthen each
other and fear Allah that you may prosper.”
61:4 “Surely Allah loves those who fight in His way in ranks as if they were a firm and
compact wall.” (Bunyanu Marsoos)
3:103 “And hold fast all together by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you) and
be not divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude Allah's favor on you;
for ye were enemies and He joined your hearts in love so that by His grace ye became
brethren; and ye were on the brink of the pit of fire and He saved you from it. Thus
doth Allah make his signs clear to you: that ye may be guided."
HADITH SUPPORTING TEAMWORK:
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said: Faithful believers are to each other as the bricks of
a wall, supporting and reinforcing each other. So saying, the Prophet Muhammad
(pbuh) clasped his hands by interlocking his fingers. [Sahih al-Bukhari]
Once a wise man said – “Two people can accomplish more than twice as much as
one; they get a better return for their labor.
As the old saying goes, “two heads are better than one.”
In Islam, Allah (SWT) gives us the gift of brotherhood and sisterhood and
encourages us to do things in a group setting or teamwork. Examples where Islam
encourages team spirit are Juma prayers and Hajj Pilgrimage.
Lessons from Geese provide a perfect example of the importance of teamwork and
how it can have a profound and powerful effect in our lives.
It is essential to remember that teamwork happens when it is continually nurtured
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and encouraged.
FIVE PRINCIPLES OF TEAMWORK / LESSONS FROM THE GEESE STORY
Lesson 1 - The Importance of Achieving Common Goals
Aerodynamic Formation - The V formation of Geese is a way that maximizes the
energy expended by those flying as part of it. The bird at the front of the flock
breaks the air for those flying behind it and creates a slipstream for them to be
dragged along in. The birds behind also help those in front as the upward motion of
their wing also create an upward draft that propels them forward. This push/pull
relationship ensures all birds in the formation benefit from the work of others.
Outcome: When we have a sense of "Ummah (collectively united Community)" and
focus, we create trust and can help each other to achieve our common goals.
Lesson 2 - The Importance of Teamwork
When a goose leaves the formation, he feels the resistance of the air and the
difficulties of flying alone. Then, he quickly comes back to the formation to take
advantage of the flock's power in front of him.
Outcome: If we had as much sense as Geese we would stay in formation with those
headed where we want to go. We are willing to accept their help and give our help to
others. Sharing the same direction and working as a team, get us to the destination
quicker and easier. By helping ourselves, the accomplishments are greater.
Lesson 3 - The Importance of Sharing Leadership
Rotating Leadership - Even with the pushing effect of those behind it - the front bird
uses the most energy and becomes tired more quickly than others. The Geese know
that and instinctively rotate leadership of the flock - allowing tired birds who have
used a lot of energy for the sake of the flock to take a rest and be dragged a long for
a while until it is their next turn up front.
Outcome: It pays to take turns doing the hard tasks. We should respect and protect
each other's unique arrangement of skills, capabilities, talents and resources.
Lesson 4 - The Importance of Empathy and Understanding
Dropping out of the Flock - as a result of sickness or injury, a bird will occasionally
begin to fall away from the flock - unable to keep up. Instead of allowing this bird to
fly alone - at least two others will always drop out of the flock with it. This ensures
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that the injured bird will be defended and cared for until it is ready to resume flying
- and that it will fly on with the benefit of flying in formation.
Outcome: If we have as much sense as Geese we will stand by each other. Let's stay
beside each other no matter what the differences, especially in times of difficulty
and great challenges. If we bond together and support each other, if we keep the
true spirit of teamwork, regardless of our differences, we can rise to meet our
challenge.
Lesson 5 - The Importance of Encouragement
Power of the Honk - From the ground the V formation of the Geese is a beautiful
thing to watch - serenely gliding across the sky these birds look quite majestic and
peaceful. However get up into the flock and you find it's quite a noisy affair with the
Geese constantly honking at one another. There are numerous theories about this
honking and it could be partly about letting each other know where they are so there
is no midair collision. But many believe that this honking is actually about creating an
environment of success and mutual encouragement.
Geese flying in formation 'Honk' to encourage those up front to keep up with their
speed.
Outcome: We need to make sure our honking is encouraging. In groups and teams
where there is encouragement, production is much greater. 'Individual empowerment
results from quality honking'.
As a result of some of these principles the Geese can fly amazing distances without
stopping for rest - so much further than if they tried to do it alone. Humans, like
Geese, were created to work together and to support one another. When we
encourage each other and support our leaders we can accomplish amazing things, much
more than trying to work alone.
Characteristics of a Good Leader: • Don’t emphasize on your opinion and views.
• Take the group towards actions.
• To make teamwork effective , ask for views and suggestions of others.
• Try to create collective analogy on a reached point of view .
• Try to use your authority rarely.
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• Try to avoid negative criticism.
• Be appreciative and grateful to your subordinates.
• Respect all team members and make them feel important part of the team.
• Find information about team members’ hobbies and their families.
• Remove personality admiration.
• A good leader is always a good teacher. She lets others move forward and guides
them.
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Working in teams
INFORMATION TO START
You can use this Word document to assess your team work skills (as part of the Working in teams online workshop) by
printing the document and using the hard copy to write the answers on or
transferring the file to disc and then using it, or a copy of it, to fill in as a Word document on your own computer. If you copy it before you begin to
answer the questions you will continue to be able to access the blank document at a future time.
Team Work Skills Questionnaire Visualise a particular group or team you have worked in. Answer the following about how you responded within that group. There are no wrong or right answers and some answers you may need to guess at. You might like to ask a friend or a team member to use this questionnaire to evaluate your effectiveness as a team member. You can then replace the ‘I’ in the questionnaire with your name before you give it your friend or team member. A scoring table is set out below the questions for you to score your effectiveness as a team member. 1 I offer information and opinions.
a..Very frequently b..Frequently c. Sometimes d. .Rarely e. Never
2. I summarise what is happening in the group.
a..Very frequently b..Frequently c. Sometimes d. .Rarely e. Never
3. When there is a problem I try to identify what is happening.
a..Very frequently b..Frequently c. Sometimes d. .Rarely e. Never
4. I start the group working.
a..Very frequently b..Frequently c. Sometimes d. .Rarely e. Never
5. I suggest directions the group can take.
a..Very frequently b..Frequently c. Sometimes d. .Rarely e. Never
6. I listen actively.
a..Very frequently b..Frequently c. Sometimes d. .Rarely e. Never
7. I give positive feedback to other members of the group.
a..Very frequently b..Frequently c. Sometimes d. .Rarely e. Never
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8. I compromise.
a..Very frequently b..Frequently c. Sometimes d. .Rarely e. Never
9. I help relieve tension.
a..Very frequently b..Frequently c. Sometimes d. .Rarely e. Never
10. I talk.
a..Very frequently b..Frequently c. Sometimes d. .Rarely e. Never
11. I ensure that meeting times and places are arranged.
a..Very frequently b..Frequently c. Sometimes d. .Rarely e. Never
12. I try to observe what is happen in the group.
a..Very frequently b..Frequently c. Sometimes d. .Rarely
e. Never
13. I try to help solve problems.
a..Very frequently b..Frequently c. Sometimes d. .Rarely e. Never
14. I take responsibility for ensuring that tasks are completed.
a..Very frequently b..Frequently c. Sometimes d. .Rarely e. Never
15. I like the group to be having a good time.
a..Very frequently b..Frequently c. Sometimes d. .Rarely e. Never
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Scoring
Score by awarding yourself the number of points shown in the Table on the following page. Put the
score in the score column. Add the numbers together in the score column to discover your total
score.
Scoring table
Question a b c d e Score
1. 1 2 3 2 1
2. 1 2 3 2 1
3. 1 2 3 2 1
4. 2 2 3 1 0
5. 0 1 3 1 0
6. 3 3 2 1 0
7. 3 3 2 1 0
8. 2 3 3 1 0
9. 1 2 3 1 0
10. 0 0 3 2 1
11. 2 3 3 1 0
12. 3 3 2 1 0
13. 2 3 3 1 0
14. 2 2 3 1 0
15. 1 1 2 1 1
Total
Results
If you have scored between 40 and 45 you are a very effective team person.
If you have scored between 35 and 40 you are an effective team person
If you have scored under 35 it would be useful if you worked on some of your team skills.
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If Tomorrow Never Comes By
Saba Yasir
Why Manage Time?
1. Question about 5 things in Hadith:
Abdullah Bin Mas`ud (radhiallahu anhu) narrated that Allah‟s Messenger (Sallallahu „alayhi wa
sallam) said, “A man shall be asked concerning five things on the day of resurrection: concerning his
life, how he spent it; concerning his youth, how he grew old; concerning his wealth, whence he
acquired it, and in what way he spent it; and what was it that he did with the knowledge that he had.”
(Tirmidhi )
2. Concept of Time in Theories of Change
Time=W/P
W=Work
(51:56)وما خلقت الجه والئوس إلا ليعبدون I created the jinn and humankind only that they might worship Me.(51:56)
كىتم خير أمة أخرجت للىاس تأمرون بالمعروف وتىهىن عه المىكر وتؤمىىن باللهYOU ARE indeed the best community that has ever been brought forth for [the good of] mankind: you enjoin
the doing of what is right and forbid the doing of what is wrong, and you believe in God. (3:110)
P= Qualification for Job
A:Iman, Taqwa, Sabr, Ilm, Hikma
B: Education, Technical Skills, Analytical Skills, Public Speaking, Wise& Healthy Living
Our Story: Once Upon a Time… How can I manage time for all these duties? Household Work
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Relatives and In Laws
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Practical Tips
1. Saying Good Bye to Procrastination
Strong Will
Learn to Say „No‟
‘O Allaah, I take refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice,
the burden of debts and from being over powered by men.’ 2. Top Time Wasters
Identifying the areas where we waste our time the most
(23:3)معرضىن والذيه هم عه اللغى and who turn away from all that is frivolous,(23:3)
3. Prioritizing
Realization of Purpose
Goals in Life
Setting Targets
4. Getting Organized
Things to Do List
Daily Planners
5. Dealing with a particular Project
Identifying the Steps Involved
Time Required
Delegation
Level of Perfection Required
Conclusion: _____________________________________________________________
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Power House By Sisters
Samia Tariq &
Durre Shawar Aziz
1. What is a Members meeting?
2. Why an organization needs a members meeting?
3. Advantages and Disadvantages of Members meeting:
4. Responsibilities of President and Participants of the meeting:
An ideal Members meeting should have these contents:
Tazkeer
Mutual introduction.
Reports of work
Analysis /question and answers
Critique
Muhasiba
Sisterhood
Decisions
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Methodology Stages: Before the meeting:
During the meeting:
After the meetin:
Correct our mistakes.....
Finding the solutions to some common problems of our meetings.
*Participants are talking unnecessarily during the meeting, repeating what has been said or
some are talking on irrelevant issues.
Suggestions:
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*Participants are coming late to the meetings.
Participants only talk and do not work.
Suggestions:
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*There is an argument on some issue in the meeting.
Groupings in the meeting.
Suggestions:
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*Members are complaining that the meetings are too boring .. not interesting to them.
Suggestions:
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Can you see any mistake in this Members meeting agenda:
Meeting time: 1 hour, 30 min
Tazkeer: 30 min
Book discussion (from syllabus): 30 min
Follow up of assigned work from members: 15 min
Announcements and new assignments: 15 min
Dua
Pot luck lunch
Other challenges and suggestions for improvements:
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JazakAllah Khair.
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The Foundation Blocks
Writing Competition
Companion
Syllabus
Book Club
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Building Blocks of MCNA
Importance of Children in our lives
Quotes from Quran and Hadith
Significance of Children education, training and our responsibility
Developmental milestone and their needs
http://aap.org/healthtopics/stages.cfm
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/child/earlyadolescence.htm
http://understandinginfantilism.org
Ways which are instrumental in children’s training
Basic guidelines for children’s training
Ways and means for individual training
How can we train children on collective level
Examples of sahaba
MCNA goal
Why MCNA
Vision and objective
Significance of leadership in our children
MCNA Methodology
Dawah – inviting to the way of Allah
Tariyah – training in Knowledge of deen
Tanzeem – Organization
Things to do for cities In 2009-2010 MCNA will raise 5 MCNA leaders in each unit inshAllah
Book Club
Writing week
Special Programs (dawa conference, Eid Milan, quiz, istaqbale Ramadan.
Cities will a lot time in each shura and members meeting.
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TAZKEER
Surah Ale- Imran, Ayahs 190 to 192 By
Saima Shah
190. Behold! In the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the alternation of
night and day, there are indeed Signs for men of understanding,
191. Men who celebrate the praises of Allah, standing, sitting, and lying down on
their sides, and contemplate the (wonders of) creation in the heavens and the earth,
(With the thought): "Our Lord! Not for naught hast Thou created (all) this! Glory to
Thee! Give us salvation from the penalty of the Fire.
192. "Our Lord! Any whom Thou dost admit to the Fire, truly Thou coverest with
shame, and never will wrong-doers find any helpers!
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Some Thoughts in the Light of these Ayahs
Ponder over “the creation of the heaven and earth” includes each and everything Allah SWT
has created. The earth signifies the smallest realities and the heaven signifies the immense
mysteries that we have very little knowledge of. They all hold great signs of Allah SWT.
The alternation of night and day is all inclusive of the changes in the length of the night and
day at various seasons and in different parts of the world. This is another perfect sign of Allah
SWT that we should be constantly amazed about.
Ayaat is the plural for Ayah which means miracles of Allah SWT, signs of Allah SWT, and
proofs of His Power.
Allah is telling us the criteria of a wise person: They are engaged in His remembrance under
all circumstances and in various conditions of mind and body. They ponder over Allah’s signs all
around them and realize His Power. So, deliberation which leads to the discovery of the Divine
is an act of worship, a great one indeed.
Some very beautiful thoughts on pondering:
Hadrat Hasan Basri said: An hour spent in thinking about the signs of Allah SWT is better and
far more useful than a whole night standing in worship (Ibn Kathir).
Hadrat Abu Sulayman al-Darani said: When I go out from my house, everything I cast my glance
on makes me realize that it contains one or the other blessing of Allah SWT for me and that in
its presence I have a good source of learning my lesson (Ibn Kathir).
Hadrat Wahb ibn Munabbih said: One who thinks a lot will understand reality, and who
understands will arrive at sound knowledge, and one who has sound knowledge is bound to act
accordingly (Ibn Kathir).
Hadrat Bishr al-Hafi said: If people pondered over the greatness of Almighty Allah SWT, it
would have become impossible for them to remain sinful and disobedient.
What is the result of Pondering over Allah’s signs?
We come to realize the Power of Allah SWT and come to the obvious conclusion that there is
nothing purposeless in Allah's creation. On the contrary, there are thousands of wise
considerations behind it. Things have been harnessed to serve human beings with man being the
user of resources in the whole universe. This should make human beings see that the universe
has been created for their benefit and in their interest. Likewise, every human being has been
created to obey and worship Allah. This is his or her purpose of life.
After realizing Allah’s Power and our purpose of existence there are a series of pleas to Allah
SWT in these ayahs:
1. The first request they make is: Save us from the Fire.
2. The second request is: Save us from the disgrace of the Hereafter for whoever is
condemned to the Fire stands humiliated before the whole world.
After reading all this where do we stand, how much do we ponder over Allah’s signs, what
conclusions have we made from our pondering, what changes have we made in our lives as a
result of this pondering, and how much are we asking Allah SWT to save us from hell fire???
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Working Hand in Hand
Saminah Hasan (Head), Amina Mohsin, Fariha Shakeel, Huma Murad, Umber Siddiqi
Contact Info: [email protected]
The plan for YM Board 2009 included the following points:
To improve communication with YM
To clarify the role of YM Board
To Contact ICNA Sisters units and act as a liaison
To follow up with paired YM buddies
Our goal: to make 2-3 new MGAs by end of 2009
Meetings: 2 x a month – 1 x with YM Board, & 1x with YM National
Role of YM Board:
Bringing ICNA Sister's Wing and YM closer to fulfilling the Divine duty:
to establish religion of Islam on an individual and collective basis
Becoming a link between YM National and ICNA Sister's Wing; filling the gap that exist
between ICNA Sisters and YM by contacting one another
Finding out how both parties would like to work together; establishing an action plan
according to these points
Being the connection between a smoother transition from YM to ICNA
Effectively relaying to both parties any issues or suggestions that will affect our work
Listening to one another in order to resolve matters and establishing a better understanding of
our vision
Having an open, sincere relationship
Exchanging information about our activities
Motivating one another as movement members
We hope to develop a good relationship between YM and our regional and city presidents by
encouraging co-sponsorships of at least 2 events such. Examples include Welcome Ramadan
event, a Mother-Daughter Luncheon or dinner, and participating in Why Islam activities in a
mutual collaborative manner
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Young Muslims Sisters define yourself. refine the world
YOUNG MUSLIMS SISTERS (YM) is the youth division of the Islamic Circle of North America. YM is open to all sisters from the ages of 13-251. The structure of Young Muslims Sisters is as follows:
The National Shura & the NeighborNet Coordinators are elected every 2 years (elections for each are held during alternate years). The Young Muslims NeighborNet consists of the NeighborNet Coordinator, the Active Members & the General Members. A general member is any sister who attends the NeighborNets and participates in events. An active member is an invited2 general member who exemplifies commitment & vigor towards Young Muslims. Currently, Young Muslims has 10 active NeighborNets all across the United States with many potential NeighborNets in training. Any sisters who are interested in starting a Young Muslims NeighborNet in their area should e-mail: [email protected]. These sisters will receive approximately 3 months of “YM 101” training. During the training, the sisters will begin to understand the Islamic Movement, the structure of Young Muslims, the National Departments, and how to run their own NeighborNet. Following the completion of the YM 101 training, the YM Dawah Department will tour the potential NeighborNet, train the prospective NeighborNet shura members, and hold a community dinner3. There are many other opportunities to get involved with Young Muslims Sisters, including our National Departments:
Tarbiyah [email protected] Dawah [email protected] Public Relations [email protected] Website/Forums [email protected] Treasury [email protected]
If you are interested in more information, please contact the National Shura at [email protected].
1 Those younger are encouraged to join Muslim Children of North America (MCNA) and those older are encouraged to join
ICNA Sister‟s Wing – both are divisions of ICNA. 2 General Members are invited to become Active Members by their NeighborNet Coordinators. There are specific guidelines
that must be met in order to be an active member, including regular attendance at NeighborNet, participation in majority of
NeighborNet events, etc. 3 At this dinner, members from the community are invited for an introduction of Young Muslims and to promote the new
NeighborNet.
National Shura
NeighborNet Coordinators
General Members
Active Members
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DEPARTMENT GOALS & PURPOSE
Dawah Department Goals:
Outreach to the community
Recruiting Young Muslims
Create and Maintaining sisterhood Purpose:
Provide opportunities for sisters to come together on a grass roots level and actively engage in service to their communities.
Tarbiyyah Department Goals:
Formulating and revising Personal Development Plans (PDP)
Provide resources for PDP
Evaluate effectiveness of PDP Purpose:
Developing and providing the resources for member’s growth and personal development.
Treasury Department Goals:
Book keeping of Young Muslims finances
Review budgets & submit to National for approval
Maintaining a steady income Purpose:
Maintaining accurate records of YM finances and ensuring funds are available for YM events and projects.
Website Department Goals:
Provide member interactivity
Increase traffic to website & forum
Generate revenue Purpose:
Management of forums and website. Public Relations Department Goals:
Creating/updating organizational marketing material
Formation of official YM statements, press releases & media coverage
Encouraging interested members to join YM Purpose:
Promoting the image, goals, and activities of YM.
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UM Tarbiyah Seminar, April 2009 (Dallas, TX)
Presented by: Samina Hassan
Finding Your Full Potential
The Monthly Report
WHAT IS IT?
A SELF-EVALUATION REPORT
WHO SHOULD DO IT?
ICNA MEMBERS
THOSE WHO WISH TO STRENGTHEN THEIR IMAN
LEADERS
ALL OF THE ABOVE
WHY SHOULD I DO IT?
TAQWA → build my relationship with Allah SWT
ADHERENCE TO QURAN → “O ye who believe! Fear Allah, and let every soul look to what
(provision) He has sent forth for the morrow. Yea, fear Allah: for Allah is well-acquainted with
(all) that ye do.” (Surah Al-Hashr, Ayah 18)
SELF-DEVELOPMENT → if filled out honestly, it lets me know where my strengths are and what my
weaknesses are so I can improve
TIME MANAGEMENT → it allows me to understand my priorities and organize my daily schedule
SELF-DISCIPLINE → it lets me evaluate my progress with respect to my goals in order to achieve
more in the present and future
LEADERSHIP → it is an essential tool to gauge knowledge, strengths, talents, and capabilities, and
to assign duties to members; it is a major step for MGAs
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PLANNING → it is an essential part of SWOT analysis, reviewing, and planning for activities and
events
DAWAH → it helps strengthen sisterhood and makes our community more organized and
accessible
MOTIVATION → it encourages me to make changes for the better
WHAT THE REPORT FORM CONSISTS OF?
GOAL OF THE MONTH
SALAH
STUDY OF QURAN
MEMORIZATION
HADITH
LITERATURE
FAMILY STUDY
DAWAH
MEETINGS & CLASSES
BUDDY SYSTEM
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Morning and Evening Adhkar
1.
„O Allah, You are my Lord, none has the right to be worshipped except You, You created me and
I am You servant and I abide to Your covenant and promise as best I can, I take refuge in You
from the evil of which I committed. I acknowledge Your favor upon me and I acknowledge my
sin, so forgive me, for verily none can forgive sin except You.‟
ي .2
„Allah is Sufficient for me, none has the right to be worshipped except Him, upon Him I rely and
He is Lord of the exalted throne.‟ (seven times morning and evening)
3.
„In the name of Allah with those name nothing is harmed on earth nor in the heavens and He is
The All-Seeing, The All-Knowing.‟ (three times)
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ي .4
„I am pleased with Allah as a Lord, and Islam as a religion and Muhammad as a Prophet.‟ (three
times)
ي .5
„How perfect Allah is and I praise Him by the number of His creation and His pleasure, and by the
weight of His throne, and the ink of His words.‟ (three times)
6.
„None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without partner, to Him belongs all
sovereignty and praise, and He is over all things omnipotent.‟
ي .7
„I take refuge in Allah‟s perfect words from the evil He has created.‟
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8.
„We have reached the morning and at this very time all sovereignty belongs to Allaah, Lord of the
worlds. O Allah, I as you for the good of this day, its triumphs and its guidance, and I take refuge
in You from the evil of this day and the evil that follows it.‟
9.
„O Allah, I ask You for pardon and well being in this life and the next. O Allah, I ask You for
pardon and well-being in my religious and worldly affairs, and my family and my wealth. O Allah,
veil my weaknesses and set at ease my dismay. O Allah, preserve me from the front and from
behind and on my right and on my left and from above, and I take refuge with You lest I be
swallowed up by the earth.‟
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10.
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OIIW
ONLINE ISLAMIC INSTITUTE FOR WOMEN ICNA Sisters Wing
The Online Institute for Women, founded by the Islamic Circle of North America Sisters Wing is a unique institution designated in providing advanced knowledge and understanding of Islam for our sisters, who are teaching, conducting classes and are responsible for projects and activities concerning Dawah work.
Our Objective: To help Muslim Women develop an Islamic personality that is based on the Quran and
exemplified by the Prophet (PBUH) so that they become effective leaders and role models
for their peers and the next generation, and further the cause of Islam to achieve pleasure
of Allah (SWT).
Registration is open for ICNA sisters who have graduated from Fehm ul Quran class, or are
currently enrolled in them or the graduates of local institutes. Some of the courses we offer
are: Aqeedah; Uloom ul Quran; Uloom ul Hadith; Arabic Grammar; Islamic Literature;
Seerah; Tajweed; Islamic Literature; Usool ul Fiqh; Fiqh of Current Affairs; Fiqh un Nisa,
Islamic History and more.
These subjects are taught by qualified scholars such as Dr. Mohammed Iqbal Nadvi, PhD
(Islamic Law, Um-ul Qura University, Makkah); Sheikh Abdur-Rahman, graduate of Al-
Madinah University and Hafiz Zafeer, Major in Quran & Islamic Studies (graduate of
University of Al-Madinah).
Each course is at least a semester long varying from 3 - 5 months. Commitment,
punctuality, and regular attendance are required. Diploma will be awarded to those who
successfully complete all courses. INSHAALLAH!
Remember sisters this is “YOUR INSTITUTE AND WAS OPEN FOR ONLY
YOU NOT PUBLIC” so take advantage of it and make it successful…….
For further information please visit www.onlineislamicinstitute.com or email us at
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Registration Information For Usrat ul Maria Book Club (Please use capital letters)
First
Name
Last
Name
Address
City State Zip
Phone Cell
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Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA)
Syllabus for Usratul Maria Mgas (April – June 09)
The Theme: (2:42) Confound not the Truth with falsehood nor conceal it knowingly.
(2:43) Establish the Salat, pay the Zakat and bow down before Me along with those
who bow down.
(2:44) How is it that you enjoin others to follow the Right Way, but forget it yourselves,
though you read the Scriptures? Have you no sense at all?
2:45 And seek aid in steadfast patience and prayer: and this, indeed, is a hard thing
for all but the humble in spirit.
It is extremely important for us as Islamic workers & da’ees to reflect upon these ayahs
and evaluate ourselves.
We should never utter any thing false or doubtful although sometimes it might look
beneficial.
Whatever we learn, our first priority must be to live by it before teaching it to others – it
will either be a proof for us or against us.
Prayers and patience give us the strength to overcome difficulties in our path and to
control our desires. In fact they are the basic nutrition of our souls.
Education and training:
Recitation of Quran: Recite 2 rukus daily with tajweed and meanings. Tafseer: Ponder over the Ayahs you recited with looking up root words, word-to-word meanings and tafsir. Those sisters who are attending tafsir class should revise their previous and read ahead their future lectures with the help of different tafsir books. Hadith: Riyad-us-Saliheen Vol 1. Read One Hadith Daily (Hadith # 1084 - 1384 ).Write below any one hadeeth or the meaning which you would like to share with others: Literature: Read & Discuss the book “Riya The Hidden Shirk” published by DarAssalam and “Living & Dying for Islam” By Khurram Murad. Memorization of the Quran: Memorize the last ruku’ of surah Al Imran. All MGAS should actively participate in their sub units. Relating to Allah:
'The likeness of those who spend their money for Allah's sake, is as the likeness of a grain (of corn), it grows seven ears, every single ear has a hundred grains, and Allah
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multiplies (increases the reward) for whom He wills, and Allah is All-Sufficient for His creatures needs, All Knower' (2: 261).
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity." - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589
The whole world is going through an economic crisis and many of us might be passing through a
difficult phase. As Muslims, we should always put our trust in Allah swt and not only continue with
Infaaq fi sabeel Allah (spending in the way of Allah swt) but also try our best to live a simple and
modest life.
Continuing with our goal of getting closer to Allah swt by pondering and reflecting on His names and attributes, try to focus on the His names Al Razzaq (The Provider, The sustainer), & Al Mateen
(The firm One ).
Character Building: Sincerity in all our actions. From 'Umar ibn al-Khattaab (radiyallaahu 'anhu) who said that Allah's Messenger (salallaahu 'alaihi wa'sallam) said: Actions are but by intentions and there is for every person only that which he intended. So he whose migration was for Allaah and His Messenger, then his migration was for Allaah and His Messenger, and he whose migration was to attain some worldly goal or to take a woman in marriage, then his migration was for that which he migrated. ( Bukhari)
The pillar of all our actions is pure and sincere intention, and through purity of intention the hearts become upright and at rest. Checking our intentions all the time and performing our duties with sincerity is extremely important lest we think that we are doing well and in actuality we must have lost all the rewards.
Removing flaws: Talk can be dangerous. So, we should control it within the limits of Islam. The goal of our talk should be good and beneficial. This is because the Prophet (S.A.W.) says reported by Imam Bukhari and Muslim, "Whosoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him say good or remain silent."
Dua: Allahumma inni a'oodhubika minash-shiqaaqi wan-nifaaqi wa soo-il-
akhlaq
Abu Dawud Book 8, Number 1541: Narrated AbuHurayrah:
The Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) used to supplicate by saying: "O Allah, I seek Your Protection from
obstinacy, hypocrisy, and all bad manners."
Dawah (Inviting towards Allah):
Plan to have a Special program for the Mentors/teachers in each city. Try to give awareness on collectivity and Iman. UM online program for the preparation of teachers will be held on April 28th. 2009. All UM
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members are required to attend. It will InshaAllah prove beneficial in conducting daur-e-tafseer and other activities. Try to give the understanding of the 4 points of membership on 1 to 1 bases and give them understanding and responsibility as a Muslim. It will help them become daii (members)
Sisterhood (Unity):
Tarbiyah seminar gives us an opportunity to meet many sisters from different places. Try to strengthen the bond by being in touch via phone or e-mails.
Buddy System:
Sisters who attended the tarbiyah Seminar can discuss programs they liked most or share notes with their buddies.
Try to follow up with your buddies on the various points from the syllabus.
Activity: Make your own donation box at home and try to put in some money every day. At the end of the month donate it to any charity / masjid. Remember a dollar a day can feed an orphan in many countries.
For those sisters who have difficulty praying fajr regularly, take help from your buddy. She can wake you up by calling you at the right time.
Working Together: (Tanzeem) We should always keep in mind that for best results, there should be more collaboration & balance between our dawah, tarbiyah & oraganizational efforts. The pattern for the members meetings has been given in previous syllabi. Pls. refer to it while planning for it. ALL UM individual report forms must be handed to the Unit President who will then forward it to the UM Tarbiyah Dept. the EFAX number is_1-201-604-9770 or if emailing the address is [email protected]. NO HARDCOPIES, please! MCNA: Plan activities in your city with the help of the points given in the MCNA planning with the help from your cities MCNA in charge. Encourage kids who are attending the MCNA book club and follow up on those attending.
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Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA)
Syllabus for Usratul Maria Members
(April – June 09)
The Theme: (2:42) Confound not the Truth with falsehood nor conceal it knowingly.
(2:43) Establish the Salat, pay the Zakat and bow down before Me along with those
who bow down.
(2:44) How is it that you enjoin others to follow the Right Way, but forget it yourselves,
though you read the Scriptures? Have you no sense at all?
2:45 And seek aid in steadfast patience and prayer: and this, indeed, is a hard thing
for all but the humble in spirit.
It is extremely important for us as Islamic workers & da’ees to reflect upon these ayahs
and evaluate ourselves.
We should never utter any thing false or doubtful although sometimes it might look
beneficial.
Whatever we learn, our first priority must be to live by it before teaching it to others – it
will either be a proof for us or against us.
Prayers and patience give us the strength to overcome difficulties in our path and to
control our desires. In fact they are the basic nutrition of our souls.
Education and training:
Recitation of Quran: Recite one section (Ruku’) or 10 Ayahs daily with tajweed and meanings. Tafseer: Ponder over the Ayahs you recited with looking up root words, word-to-word meanings and tafsir. Those sisters who are attending tafsir class should revise their previous and read ahead their future lectures with the help of different tafsir books. Hadith: Riyad-us-Saliheen Vol 1. Read One Hadith Daily (Hadith # 1084 - 1384 ).Write below any one hadeeth or the meaning which you would like to share with others: Literature: Read & Discuss the book “Towards Understanding Islam” by Syed Abul Ala Maudoodi. For those who have already read this book, they can read “Living & Dying for Islam” Memorization of the Quran: Make your target to memorize/revise Suratul Annaba’. If you already know this one, memorize at least 20 Ayahs or one new Surah, let your Nazima and buddy know which surah you are at. Relating to Allah:
'The likeness of those who spend their money for Allah's sake, is as the likeness of a grain (of corn), it grows seven ears, every single ear has a hundred grains, and Allah
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multiplies (increases the reward) for whom He wills, and Allah is All-Sufficient for His creatures needs, All Knower' (2: 261).
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "Give charity without delay, for it stands in the way of calamity." - Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 589
The whole world is going through an economic crisis and many of us might be passing through a difficult phase. As Muslims, we should always put our trust in Allah swt and not only continue with Infaaq fi sabeel Allah (spending in the way of Allah swt) but also try our best to live a simple and modest life.
Suggested Activity: Make your own donation box at home and try to put in some money
every day. At the end of the month donate it to any charity / masjid. Remember a dollar a day can feed an orphan in many countries.
Continuing with our goal of getting closer to Allah swt by pondering and reflecting on His names and attributes, try to focus on the His names Al Razzaq (The Provider, The sustainer), & Al Mateen (The firm One ).
Character Building: Sincerity in all our actions. From 'Umar ibn al-Khattaab (radiyallaahu 'anhu) who said that Allah's Messenger (salallaahu 'alaihi wa'sallam) said: Actions are but by intentions and there is for every person only that which he intended. So he whose migration was for Allaah and His Messenger, then his migration was for Allaah and His Messenger, and he whose migration was to attain some worldly goal or to take a woman in marriage, then his migration was for that which he migrated. ( Bukhari)
The pillar of all our actions is pure and sincere intention, and through purity of intention the hearts become upright and at rest. Checking our intentions all the time and performing our duties with sincerity is extremely important lest we think that we are doing well and in actuality we must have lost all the rewards.
Removing flaws: Talk can be dangerous. So, we should control it within the limits of Islam. The goal of our talk should be good and beneficial. This is because the Prophet (S.A.W.) says reported by Imam Bukhari and Muslim, "Whosoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him say good or remain silent."
Dua: Allahumma inni a'oodhubika minash-shiqaaqi wan-nifaaqi wa soo-il-
akhlaq
Abu Dawud Book 8, Number 1541: Narrated AbuHurayrah:
The Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) used to supplicate by saying: "O Allah, I seek Your Protection from
obstinacy, hypocrisy, and all bad manners."
Dawah (Inviting towards Allah):
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Plan to have a Special program for the Mentors/teachers in each city. Try to give awareness on collectivity and Iman.
UM online program for the preparation of teachers will be held on April 28th. 2009. All UM members are required to attend. It will InshaAllah prove beneficial in conducting daur-e-tafseer and other activities.
Try to give the understanding of the 4 points of membership on 1 to 1 bases and give them understanding and responsibility as a Muslim. It will help them become daii (members)
Sisterhood (Unity):
Tarbiyah seminar gives us an opportunity to meet many sisters from different places. Try to strengthen the bond by being in touch via phone or e-mails.
Buddy System:
Sisters who attended the tarbiyah Seminar can discuss programs they liked most or share notes with their buddies. Try to follow up with your buddies on the various points from the syllabus. For those sisters who have difficulty praying fajr regularly, take help from your buddy. She can wake you up by calling you at the right time.
Working Together: (Tanzeem) We should always keep in mind that for best results, there should be more collaboration & balance between our dawah, tarbiyah & organizational efforts. The pattern for the members meetings has been given in previous syllabi. Pls. refer to it while planning for it. ALL UM individual report forms must be handed to the Unit President who will then forward it to the UM Tarbiyah Dept. the EFAX number is_1-201-604-9770 or if emailing the address is [email protected]. NO HARDCOPIES, please! MCNA: Plan activities in your city with the help of the points given in the MCNA planning with the help from your cities MCNA in charge. Encourage kids who are attending the MCNA book club and follow up on those attending.
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WORKING TOGETHER
For the pleasure of Allah
AN E-NEWSLETTER FOR THE MEMBERS OF ICNA SISTERS’ WING
*** Special UM Tarbiyah Seminar Issue ***
_Theme of TS Focusing on Leadership
_Location: Dallas, TX
_Scheduled Dates: April 3 till April 5, 2009
fW
"O you who believe! persevere in patience and constancy:
vie in such perseverance; strengthen each other; fear Allah; that you may
prosper." (Surah Al e Imran 200)
Each one of you is shepherd. And each one of you will be asked about your flock. A ruler also is a
shepherd and he will be asked about his flock. And everyone is a shepherd to his family. And a
woman is the custodian of her husband’s house and his children. Thus each one of you is
shepherd, and each one will be asked about his flock.
Source: Bukhari and Muslim, on the Authority of „Abdullah ibn „Umar
Alhamdolillah this is our 4thAnnual Seminar. In all the previous Seminars we learned about Dawah , Tarbiyah and Tanzeem . After laying the ground work, in this seminar we are focusing on leadership.
These 3 days we will spend in Dallas with sisters whom we love only for the sake of Allah. Excitement is in the air as we begin the countdown for the Seminar.What we learn there, we will try to implement the rest of the year, inshAllah.
―The most beloved of deeds according to Allah
are the continuous ones, even if they are little.‖
(Agreed upon)
In this issue:-
Duas for Travelling Tips to take for Seminar Announcement for Bookclub “A Beautiful Reminder”an
article by our Quran Teacher.
VOLUME IIII ISSUE 1 April 2009
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What does Eid al-Adha commemorate?
Why do Muslims sacrifice an animal on this day?
**Special Duas for Travelling**
“In the name of Allah and there is no power save
with Allah. Praise be to Allah who made this
(the means of transport) subservient to us, and
we (by ourselves) could never have
accomplished it”.
BISMILLAHI WALAA QUWWATA ILLA BILLAHI.
ALHAMDU LILLAHIL-LADHEE SAKH-KHARA LANA
HAADHA WAMA KAUNNA LAHU MUQRINEEN .
“All praise is for Allah Who guided us in Islam
and taught us the Quran and graced us with
Muhammad (s.a.w.). Glory be to Allah Who
made this (the means of transport) subservient
to us, and we (by ourselves) could never have
accomplished it. And surely to our Lord we shall
return. All praise is for Allah, the Lord of the
worlds. `O` Allah! You are the Facilitator of the
journey and the helper in the affair and you are
the Companion in the journey, and the
Successor (incharge of my) family, property and
son. `O` Allah! You are my supporter and my
Helper to Victory”.
ALHAMDU LILLAHIL-LADHEE HADAANA LIL-
ISLAM WA ALLAMANAL –QU`RAN WA MANNA
ALAYNA BI MUHAMMADIN SALLALLHU ALAYHI
WA AALIHI. SUBHANAL-LADHEE SAKH-KHARA
LANA HAADHA WAMA KUNNA LAHU
MUQRINEEN, WA INNA ILLA RABBINA
LAMUQALIBOON. WALHAMDU LILLAHI RABBIL
AALAMEEN. ALLAHUMMA ANTAL HAAMILU
ALADHDHAHR WALMUSTA`ANU ALAL-AMR. WA
ANTAS-SAHIBU FIS-SFAR WAL KHALEEFATU FIL-
AHLI WAL-MAALI WAL-WALAD. ALLAHUMMA
ANTA ADHDEE WA NAASIREE.
What else do Musl8888ia*??What should we do before coming to TS ?
Let us try to read Dua –e- Hajaat, & increase our nawafil.
Let us pray & ask Allah SWT to make every thing smooth for us and accept our efforts, we are only doing this to
please our Lord. May He gather all of us in Jannaah too (ameen).
Allah loves those who love each other for His sake
Once the Prophet (SAW) was asked, "Who can be our best friend?"
"The one who helps you remember Allah, and reminds you when you forget Him,"
he (SAW) counseled.
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The Prophet (SAW) was further asked, "Who is the best among people?"
(SAW) replied, "the one, when you observe him, you are reminded of Allah".
Tips***Tips***Tips***Tips***Tips
1. We must make our Niyaah(intention) pure, that we seek only pleasure
of Allah SWT
2. We should also know the etiquettes of Masjid where our program will be organized.
3. Sisters please let‟s dress modestly throughout the whole seminar.
4. Try to observe the code of conduct like keeping the tone of voices low & not
wearing perfume.(Due to the other activities in the Masjid involving the brothers)
5. Be in our best behaviour by helping each other and being patient.
6. The best Tip from Allah (swt) in 2:197: Take necessary provisions with you for the
journey, and Piety(Taqwa) is the best provision of all
None of you (truly) believes, until he wishes for his brother
what he wishes for himself.
Source: Bukhari, on the Authority of Anas Ibn
Malik
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!! Important Announcements!!
Usrat-ul-Maria New Book Club,
Level 1 Book Club (centrally)
A new book club will be starting from May 4th
.
All Usratul Maria sisters are invited and requested to join this book club.
So don‟t miss this excellent opportunity.
MONDAY BOOK CLUB WEDNESDAY TAFSEER
Alhamdulillah book club is finished, and the sisters
who attended will be graduating in Tarbiyah
Seminar InshAllah.
May Allah make them and all of us Sadaqae Jariyah
and the asset for this Ummah?
Currently we are doing Surah An-
Noor, Alhamdullilah it is a very
good class.
We are still taking new students if
any one wants to join they are
most welcome.
!!Important Announcements !!
WhyIslam Central Department,
The first quarter of 2009 has been bussy planning WhyIslam for the year. Inshallah this year we
plan on really focusing on the follow up of all WhyIslam units in North America. We are excited to
meet the mentors and potential mentors in Dallas from April 3-5 at the Usratul Maria Tarbiyyah
Seminar. Please plan on attending the 3 part women's series of lecures starting Saturday, April
11th and 2 consecutive Saturday's after that. More info will be given at the Dallas Seminar and by
email. Topics will include hijab, women's rights and more!
A Beautiful Reminder Before We Leave Our Homes
As I lie down, hoping to fall asleep rather quickly, I find myself walking into my mind. I suddenly
visualize a masjid crowded with sisters from all over the country, all coming together for one purpose, my
purpose—the pleasure of Allah swt. My heart flutters with excitement as I imagine myself amongst them,
saying salaam to sisters I know, introducing myself to those I do not. The entire atmosphere is that of
love, of sisterhood, of dedication to one cause.
Stepping back into reality, my mind is a whirlwind of ideas, goals, and determination. The
Tarbiyah Seminar in Dallas is so close that I can feel it. Questions also begin to immediately attack me:
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What should I gain from this experience? How can I contribute? What are my goals for this precious
weekend? More and more questions whirl around in my head, so I try to take a step back and answer
them to clear my mind.
What should I gain from this experience? Well, I tell myself, there is so much to gain! Knowledge
is the first thing that comes to mind—a way to improve myself, to increase in personal tarbiyah and thus,
taqwa, to arm me for the rest of my life, InshaAllah. Another thing is sisterhood, a connection with sisters
all around the country, sisters who understand why we have come together. I also want to obtain a
renewed sense of purpose, a revival of my niyyah for living—to please my Rabb.
Pondering upon more goals and aims, I remind myself of the theme of the upcoming seminar, the
last verse of Surah Ale Imran: “Oh you who have attained to faith! Be patient in adversity, and vie in
patience with one another, and be ever ready (to do what is right), and remain conscious of God, so that
you might attain to a happy state!” SubhanAllah, another goal is given to me right through this
verse! Through all of the programs, lectures, workshops, panel discussions, etc., I will learn to be
patient, to have istiqaamah, steadfastness, and taqwa, InshaAllah. This definitely seems like a
difficult task, but at least I must have the aim to acquire these lofty characteristics.
Now a new question comes to my attention: how can I make sure that I fulfill all of the
goals that I have put before myself? Immediately, I am reminded of the Prophet (S) and his
companions and how, whenever they had a goal in mind, they immediately acted upon fulfilling
it. One example I am reminded of is when Abu Bakr (R) was determined to give the most money
in the way of Allah swt. He gave absolutely everything that he had! SubhanAllah! Now that is
definitely willpower transformed into action.
At this moment, the question that remains is: what will I do, how will I act, to achieve my
goals for this Seminar? First, I will have to make sure I have my niyyah straight, that I am going
for the pleasure of Allah swt alone. Then, I will have to act only in a way that is pleasing to Allah
swt the entire time that I am there—greet sisters with a smile and salaam and introduce myself
to sisters I do not know. If I want to gain the most benefit from lectures, then I need to keep my
notebook with me at all times, ready to record the jewels that the speakers will pass on to me. I
also need to pay attention, follow the instructions of the sisters in charge, and constantly pray to
Allah swt to help me gain the most benefit from this amazing weekend. I then need to take
home everything that I learn, the friendships I gain, and the tarbiyah and tazkiyah that occur
within me, InshaAllah, and spread that to others.
With my determination strong and my goals set, I feel somewhat prepared for the
seminar ahead. However, since it is still a few days away, I let my thoughts subside for now, lie
back down in my cozy bed, roll over on my right side, say a few prayers, and fall asleep.
Saadia Yunus
Ussrat-ul-Maria Department Hopes And Pray To Meet All of You Sisters IN Tarbiyah Seminaar
InshAllah
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In the name of Allah, most merciful most gracious
ICNASisterswing Annual Report Jan.-Dec. 2008
Local UNITS / REGIONS
Consolidated Report Chart – 2008 Units MGA MGAs to be Workers Subunits
New York 27 3 170 11
New Jersey 7 2 26 3
Chicago 13 100 9
Los Angeles 8 3 80 5
Houston 12 3 100 13
Dallas 7 65 3
Kentucky 3 12 1
East Region 11 5 97 8
West Region 2 90 7
Mid West region 12 2 69 13
Total 102 18 809 73
Classes Usratul Ayesha Units Level 1
(Dawati Daroos)
Level 1
(Dawati classes)
Level 2 class
(Quran fahmi class)
Level 3 class
(literature)
New York 103 156 8 sisters attend online 1 karkun sazi class, 7
sisters attend rukniat
sazi class
New Jersey 10 40 12-15 sisters attend
online
1 Karkun sazi class, 2
sisters attend rukniat
sazi class
Chicago 1 monthly 11 weekly 16-20 sisters attend
online
Karkun sazi class , 8
sisters attend rukniat
sazi class
L.A. 5 monthly, 2
biweekly
3 weekly, 3 biweekly 20 sisters attend online 1 karkun sazi class
weekly,1 sister attending
rukniat sazi class
Houston 432 17 sisters attend online Karkun sazi class
Dallas 1 monthly 4 monthly 12 sisters attend online 1 sister attend rukniat
sazi class
Kentucky 2 classes 5 sisters attend online
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Mid West
region
6 weekly 8-10 sisters attend
online
Short course class, 2-3
sisters attending rukniat
sazi class, 2 kaarkun
sazi classes
East Region 2-3Monthly, 2-5
biweekly,1-5 weekly
2-7weekly, 2-5
biweekly,
35 sisters attend online
(1st Badge), 15-18 (2
nd
badge)
Karkun sazi class
completed, 9-10 sisters
attending rukniat sazi
class
West
Region
1 weekly,
4 weekly, 1 online
biweekly
4 sisters attend online
Classes Usratul Maria Units Level 1
(Dawati
Daroos)
Level 1
(Dawati classes)
Level 2 class
(Quran fahmi class)
Level 3 class
(literature)
New York 2 sisters attend online 2 sisters attend Book
club online, 1 book club
on phone & online.
New Jersey 20 1 sister attend Book club
online
Chicago 3 weekly 3-6 sisters attend online 1 sister attend Book club
online
L.A. 2 monthly,1
biweekly
1 weekly,1 biweekly 3 sisters attend online
Houston 63
Dallas 4 monthly 4 monthly 7 sisters attend online 1sister attend Book club
online
Kentucky 1 class
Mid West
region
1 weekly
3 sisters attend online 1 English book club, 2
sisters attend online
book club
East Region 2-3 weekly,
1 monthly
2-3 biweekly 3 sisters attend online 2 sisters attend online
book club
West
Region
2 weekly, 2 sisters attend online Short course lit class
Number of Meetings…, & Bait ul Maal
Units Mga
App.
Mga
Meetings
Workers
Meetings
Sub
units w
Reg
mem
meetings
Shura
Meetings
Members
attending
Online
Ins
Noor
sold
Bait ul
maal
Income
Expenses
Amount
Sent to
markaz
New
York
4 58 UA,
11 UM
12 8
New
Jersey
3 11 UA, 3 20 4,001 1,000 exp
416
retained
2,289
Chicago Almost
every
month
4 UA,
UM
monthly
5 28 6-10
L.A. 2 5 UA, 9 5 16 5-6 620 r
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Special Events
Units
Special
Programs
Welcome
Ramadan, Daura
Tafseer,
Over night prog,
Eid milan
Training
Seminar
Flyer/books
Distribution
Cassette
Distribution
NY 3 Urdu Dawah
conferences, 1
Urdu LSTC, 2
Urdu dawah
intensive
course,6 Urdu
Hajj/Ibrahim
day programs
Dora tafsir urdu 4
com Quran,11 sel
Surahs, Eng 1 com
Quran,1sel Surahs
Qiyam al lail 3
urdu,1 eng
12 Urdu Eid milan
3 Urdu
Training
seminars
1 Eng
training
Seminar
2390
circulars
distributed
NJ 6 week Urdu
Seerah program
1 Urdu
Hajj/ibrahim
day program
1 welcome Ramadan
1 daura tafsir, Urdu
1 Eid Milan, Urdu
1 Qiyam al lail urdu
300 circulars
dist
406 books
sold
200 cd‟s/ cass
sold
Houston 1 eng Dawah
conf, 16 Urdu
Dawah
Intensive
courses. 2
Seerah sessions
10 urdu , 3 eng
dora tafsir
7 eid Milan, 2 Eng,
2 Urdu wel
Ramadan
National
UA, & UM
tarbiyah
Seminars
364 books
ordered
Chicago 1 Eng Dawah
conference with
Wel Ramadan in
every unit,
1 UM
training
UM
Houston 4 60 UA, 7
UM
10 16 2-5 817 r
14,512 1,035.51
exp
2,311
retained
10,736
Dallas 12 UA, 9
UM
3 27 3 400 r
350 s
6,359.67 6,099.10
exp
649
retained
7,144.69
Kentucky 1 8 UA 2
50 r
35-
40 s
2.057 300 Exp,
396
retained
1,421
East
Region
4 6 UA, 3
UM
4 17 12-16 566 r
566 s
11.318.47 8,000
Total
Exp
6,078
donated,
1,922
took
from
markaz
11.318.47
West
Region
10 UA
10 UM
4 11 2 8,048 520.02
exp
8,048
Mid west 2 4 UA,2
UM
2 12 reg,3
informal
5-8 132
r,
132 s
18,047.50 370
retained
17,677.50
72
brothers, 1
English dawah
program, 1
Urdu
Hajj/Ibrahim
day program, 1
Urdu, 1 Eng
LSTC, Non-
Muslim Iftaar
Party, 3-4 Inter
faith programs.
9 urdu,1 eng daura
taf, 2 Eng sel surahs,
5 urdu,1 eng Qiyam
lail, 2 Eng, 2 Urdu
Eid Milan
seminar
1 UA
training
Seminar.
Dallas 1 Eng Dawah
conf, 1 Eng
Dawah
intensive
course, 1 Urdu
Dawah
Intensive
course. 1Eng, 1
Urdu
Hajj/Ibrahim
day programs
6 urdu,2 eng Eid
Milan
1 eng Qiyam al lail
3 urdu,1 eng dora
tafsir
1 UA TS
1 UM TS
Kentucky 1 Urdu Dawah
conf
1 Urdu Dora e Tafsir
1 Welcome
Ramadan 1 Eng , 1
Urdu Qiyam al lail,
1 Eng, 1 Urdu Eid
Milan
1 UA & UM
TS
90-95
circulars dist,
45 books
ordered, 40
books sold, 5
books dist, 4
Quran dist, 2
tafheem sold
12 cd‟s
L.A 1 Family
Picnic, 1
tarbiyah
session, 1 Eng,
2 Urdu Hajj/
Ibrahim day
programs
6 Duara taf urdu
com Quran,3 eng sel
surahs , Eid Milan 5
+ urdu,1 eng
Qiyam ul lail 4 urdu,
1 Eng
450 circulars
dist, 15
tafheem set
sold, 110
books
ordered, 188
books sold
East Region 1 Urdu dawah
training
session, 2 Urdu
LSTC, 1 Urdu
& Eng dawah
conf, 1 family
level urdu
dawati
program,
family level
camping, 3
Urdu online
training
sessions for
murabbin, 10
days tarbiyati
session in urdu
from Maulana
Islahi, 2 Urdu
& 3Eng
5 wel. Ram in Urdu
4 Eid Milan Urdu,
1 Eng eid Milan,
4 comp Quran
Urdu,4 urdu selected
surahs,3 eng sel
surahs dora taf
1 Eng family level
Qiyam al lail, 3 urdu
Qiyam al lail
50 circulars
dist, 155
books sold,3
tafheem set
sold,32
Quran
workbook set
sold, 3 Quran
sets sold,
Flyers of
different
programs
also dist.
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Hajj/Ibrahim
day programs.
West Region 2 Urdu Dawah
conferences, 2
Eng dawah
training
sessions, 3
Urdu LSTC, 1
Eng youth
program
Dora taf 2 urdu, 1
Eng comp Quran, 2
eng, 2 urdu sel
Surahs
1UA
training
Seminar
MidWest 1 Urdu Dawah
conference, 3
Urdu LSTC, 2
Hajj/Ibrahim
day programs
5 Urdu, 1 Eng daura
tafseer
1 Eid Milan
1Eng, 1 Urdu Qiyam
al lail , 4 Wel
Ramadan
1UA
training
Seminar
450 circulars
dist, 60
tajweed
books , 2
Quran set, 42
books ord, 60
tajweed
books 2
Quran set 7
19 books sold
40 cd‟s
Ordered, 40
cd‟s sold
MCNA, & WHY ISLAM
Units # of
MCNA
units
Companions
Sold
MCNA Special
Program
WHY ISLAM
New York 4 65 r, 65 s Ramadan programs, Eid
Milan, Picnic, 3 special
programs.
Eng Quran dist, 13
books dist, 200 Spanish,
450 Eng circulars dist, 1
Weekly Shahada class.
New Jersey 1 1 Ramadan program,
Eid Milan, 1
Hajj/Ibrahim day
program
2 booth organized, 100
Quran, 200 books, 200
circulars dist.
Chicago Starting
4 now
only 2
2 Shahada classes, 10
sisters have buddies
under Ansar project
L.A. 4 330 r 4 picnics, 1 ramadan
program, 1 Hajj/Ibrahim
day program
1 shahada class, 6
shahada kits ordered, 6
dist. 450 circulars dist.
Houston 2 381 r, 331 s
Dallas 1 150 r, 150 s 1 picnic, 1 summer
seerah course, 1
Ramadan program, 2
Eid Milan, 1 Hajj
program
3 booth organized, 2
Shahada classes, 20
shahada kits ordered, 6
dist, 3 sisters have
buddies under ansar
project, 700 circulars,
150 Quran, 25 books
dist.
Kentucky
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Mid West
region
5 1 shahada class weekly,
2 shahada taken, 100
circulars dist, 6 shahada
kits ord, 6 dist. 3 booths
organized.
East Region 6 150+ r, 150+ s 1 Eid Milan, 1 Movie
Night ( The Message),
Quiz Competition,
Essay competition, 2
picnics, 3 summer
camps, 3 Hajj/ Ibrahim
day programs, Ramadan
programs.
1 monthly Shahada
class, 4 shahadas taken,
50shahada kits ordered
& distributed, Quran &
books dist. 5-6 sisters
have buddies under
Ansar project,organise 1
Program with brothers,
1 reverts‟ picnic.
West
Region
1 1 summer special
program, Eid Milan,
Hajj program, Ramadan
program
2 Shahada classes
weekly, 2 kits dist,
Iftaar, Henna & Eid
parties. Program for
public in library
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ICNA Sisters Wing Central Planning 2009 Dear sisters,
Assalamu-Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,
The Central Shura of ICNA sister‟s wing had a 3 day meeting for planning 2009 in Chicago. In this
meeting, the shura review the planning in light of our 5 year goal.
Goal 2006-2011
To seek the pleasure of Allah (subhanahu wa tallah), dawah, tarbiyah, organizational efforts need
to be effective and more collaborated with each other.
Strive hard to make local sisters an active part of the tahreek(movement).
The responsible sisters should be role models of Bunyan un Marsoos (solid wall) towards achieving
this goal.
Goal in Numbers for the year 2009
Usrat ul Aisha Usrat ul Maria YM Total
10 MGA 8 MGA 5 MGA 23 MGAS
- All of the regions/units will set their goal for members and inform central nazam.
Points to Achieve the Goal:
1. Every MGA/member will try to improve their character (mizaj) in the light of Seerah of Prophet
Muhammad SAW to be an example for humanity. All of the work will be done with its spirit and
with right intentions. Try to improve in keeping contacts with sisters and be an example of bunyan
un marsoos (solid wall), (Surah Saff, ayah 4)
2. Under the Ansar project, every member should have at least one local sister as their buddy and
will try to bring them to ICNA membership by giving them understanding of working collectively
(Ijtamaiat). Every MGA/member should try to put their utmost efforts in Why Islam work.
3. Sub unit‟s members meeting should be used as a tool for character building. Dawah/tarbiah/
organizational efforts should be collaborated at the subunit level. All of responsible sisters will
prepare at least 2 sisters in their place for leadership training.
4. All units/regions/depts. should try to strengthen their work by implementing report system and the
concept of accountability (muhasaba) at the subunit level.
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5. Try to make your family part of tahreek by balancing and prioritizing your time wisely among
tahreek and family.
6. All units/regions should organize UM dawah circles as well as establishing tarbiah and
organizational work in their subunits so that dawah work is not wasted.
Central Body:
President Farah Siddiqui (909-444-3184)
Secretary General Salma Malik (281-556-0853)
Office Secretary Mamoona Choudry
Sobia Saleem
(201-533-8405)
(609-936-0435)
Vice President Sadia Salman
Abeer Sher
(951-734-3662)
(810-881-0001)
Central Shura (elected): Samina Hasan (562-591-6766)
Rehana Beig (631-274-5448)
Sadia Salman (951-734-3662)
Fareeha Shakeel (773-262-7436)
Abeer Sher (810-881-0001)
Nominated Mamoona choudry
Hena Syed
Urooj Hussain
(201-533-8405)
(972-238-8985)
(951-256-4970)
Executive Committee: The President, Sec. General., office sec and Vice Presidents are
included in this committee.
Division of the Days of the Week. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Quran Class/
contacts with
buddies
1st, 2
nd, 3
rd Tuesday
for unit‟s
organizational
meetings/Lit.
classes
4th week for
Central dept.
Quran class/
Office time with
markaz/Contacts
with Ansar
project sisters
Dawah
halaqas/Sub
unit meetings/
Dawah visits
1st & 3
rd central
shura/ 2nd
depts.
meetings/4th
Central
meetings
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CENTRAL DEPARTMENTS
Department Incharge
Contact #
Committee/ Assistant
UA Tarbiyah Farah Siddiqui (909-444-3184) Ass. Sadia Salman
Asma Hashmi Tahira Parveen,
Saba Yaser, Farhana Mateen,
Atiya Abdali, Razia Farheen,
Faiza Aslam, Durre Shawar,
Shaista Hasan, Arifa Mazhar,fozia
Tahir
Usratul
Maria
Farah Siddiqui (909-444-3184) Ass. Hena Syed
Atiya Kazmi, Fariha Shakeel,
Mahreen Amdani, Misbah
choudry, Humaira Hai,
Mutayyaba Siddiqui
Dawah
Why Islam
Abeer Sher
Amina Mohsin
(810-881-0001)
Ass. Dania Hameed, Kulsum Siddiqui
Seema Muzzafer, , Shamaila Hasan,
Rabia Kamran, Ayesha hameed,
Abida Ghayas
Ass.
Samina Hasan, Fatima Beig, Jamila
Yusuf, Saima Sindhu
MCNA Tasneem Siddiqi
Ass. Munazza Sohail
Razina Sayed, Zahida Rasheed,
Asifa Kashif, Muneera Ahmed,
Zareen Haq, Farhana Syed.
Treasury Kishwar Hussain
(951-279-9212) Ass. Musarrat Siddiqui, Uzma
zaffar
Iffat shahid, Nighat Faheem,
Rizwana Khan
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Noor Talat Hussain (516-620-0637) Ass. Urdu: Raheela Mir
Nadira Ansari, Faiza Qamar,
Momina Mehboob, Rofaida,
Fauzia Mohiudeen.
Ass. Eng. Madeeha Tabassam
Zahra Beig, Fozia Mohiuddin,
Farida Lakhani, Nuzhat Ashraf.
Mailing: Farzeen Siddiqi Ass. Fozia Mohiuddin
Publication Faiza Moriz
(951-256-4960) Ass. Saima Masood
Kishwer husain, Kulsoom Seth,
Quanita Zaki
YM Board Samina Hasan (562-591-6766) Ass. Umber Siddiqui
Fareeha Shakil, Huma Murad,
Amina Mohsin
Book Store Kulsoom Siddi.
(859-223-3444)
Ass. Yasmeen Husaini
Pamma Shaikh, Khalida Ashraf,
Asma Younas, Shama Dar,
Online Inst Rubina Ali
(281-376-1123) Ass: Sobia Sikander
Office Sec : Ainy Azeem
Sumaira Afzal, Huma Khan,
Shazia Moaz, Saher Tafseer,
Sarwat Yasmeen
Multimedia Zarina Ansari
Ass. Nighat Faheem
Sahar Tafseer, Anwer Sultana,
Web Site Urooj Husain Ass. Erum Anas
Nadia Ansari
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Regional Body
REGION PRESIDENT ASSISTANT & Shura
East
Coast
Rehana Beig (631-274-5448) Ass : Farzana Farukh,
Rukhshanda Jabeen
Shura: Raazia Farooqi,
Sumaira Afzal, Tasneem
Ahmed, Zille Huma Shams
West Coast Saba Yaser (408-834-7303) Ass : Fariha Sadiq
Shura : Shaista Hasan, Fozia
Wakeel, Wardah Rahman,
Ayesha Yousuf, Asma
Khwaja
Midwest Faiza Aslam (630-898-7335) Ass : Aisha Sadaf
Office Sec: Aisha Haq
Shura: Khalida Ashraf,
Munazza Sohail, Asma
Anwer Zakia Kazmi.
Unit Incharges Contact # Secretary & Shura
NY Tahira Parveen (718-792-0350) Sec: NoreenAlam, Mutayyaba Siddiqi
Office Sec: Farhana Syed
Shura: Sarwat Yasmeen, Farzana
Arif, Musarrat Siddiqi, Nabila
Tauheed, Zeenat Ashrafi
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NJ
( This year
Central
Jersey &
Jersey City
was
combined
as one unit
New Jersey
due to be in
one state.)
Sobia Saleem (609-936-0435) Vice President: Mamoona Choudry
Sec: Shahida Samreen
Off Sec: Shazia Khan
Shura: Noor Jahan,Shahjahan
Perveen,Saima Sandhu,Fozia
Mohiuddin,Ainy Azeem,Erum Anas.
Dallas Samia Tariq (972-487-9999) Vice President: Durre Shawar
Sec: Aisha Hamid
Shura: Mehreen Amdani, Khalida
Tafseer, Ambreen Imam, Dania
Hameed, Roshan Ghazyani.
Chicago Ismat Farooqui (630-953-1054) Sec: Arifa Mazhar
Office Sec: Shabana Warsi
Shura: Rabia Kamran, Atiya Kazmi,
Iffat Khan, Hafsa Islam.
Houston Shahida
Zabiullah
(281-969-8770) Vice President: Atiya Abdali
Sec: Uzma Zaffar
Office Sec: Hina Haseeb, Farzana
Paracha
Shura: Seema Muzaffer, Sadia
Siddiqi, Maryam Hanif, Salma
Mashwani, Rehana Asif
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To strengthen the ORGANIZATIONAL set up
Central Shura has given the following suggestions for all regions and cities:
1. To strengthen the organizational system in the units, the sub units should be strong.
2. There should be a regular monthly members meeting in every sub unit. All of the MGAs/ Aplicant
MGAs/ members/ shura members/ Nazima/ Secretary will attend these meetings
3. There should be one members meeting every 3 months at the unit level.
4. The in charge of a subunit will be just like the unit in charge.
5. There should be a meeting with sub unit in charges every 2 months.
6. The subunit in charge will give their reports to the unit in charge by the 7th of each month and the
units in charge will submit their unit reports to markaz by the 15th of the month.
7. All of the units/region will try to make their in person Dawah circles more effective. Try to
minimize online uses for dawah work.
8. All of the units should start at least two dawah circles in next two years and all regions should
start 4 new dawah circles in two years. Where ever there are three or more members, they should
start a new sub unit.
9. All of the units/regions should establish at least two new UM dawah circles. UM members
meeting should be regularly every month and the agenda for these meetings should be made in the
local shura meetings.
10. Every unit/region should start membership classes.
11. Unit in charges should divide their work among the days of the week according to the calendar
given.
12. All of the members should make a personal daily calendar.
Suggestions:
- Use the time after Salatul Fajr for personal studies, Quran and literature.
LA Urooj Husain (951-256-4970) Sec: Fozia Tahir, Farheen Naseer
Shura: Tasneem Siddiqui, Rehmat
Memon, Abida Ghayas, Munazza
Dasti, Faiza Moriz.
Kentucky Naz Siddiqui (859-219-1206) Sec: Sofia Ashfaq
Shura: Fehmida Kahloon, Ayesha
Sheikh, Firoza Siddiqi
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- The morning to mid afternoon hours when children are in school should be used for the tahreek
(movement). Family time should be after Maghrib and this time should be used to bring family
members into the tahreek (movement).
Central Visits
Unit In charges should plan to visit the subunits
Regional In charges should get help from the sisters who are assigned for their regions
from markaz (center)
All units/region should plan the dates of their duaray(visits) and let markaz (center) know of it.
NY Sadia Salman, Hena Syed, Mutayyaba Siddiqi
NJ Salma Malik
Dallas Samina Hasan, Urooj Hussain
Chicago Fareeha Shakeel, Sadia Salman
Houston Fareeha Shakeel, Sadia Salman
LA Abeer Sher
KY Salma Malik, Asma Hashmi
East Rehana Beig, Farhana Matin, Quanita Zaki
West Sobia Saleem, Mutayyaba Siddiqi
Midwest Abeer Sher, Salma Malik, Faiza Aslam, Aisha Sadaf.
Departmental Planning Usratul Aisha: Buddy system: The purpose of buddy system is to
- prepare sisters and bring them ahead in our movement one on one basis.
- Giving solutions to their problems and helping them in the work through friendship.
- Inviting them to good and forbidding evil and providing good and pious company by
being a good friend ourselves.
- All of unit in charges should recheck the buddy system in their units.
- Prepare sisters at regional/unit level with clear purpose through this system. - Through out the year this team will provide new ideas for presentation in regards to Tarbiyah
system.
- Example: (punctuality in daily prayers, checking Emails and conducting tests etc.)
Fehm al Quran Classes:
- A chart has been developed for training system of students.
- Teachers and nazimats has taken responsibility of these students‟ progress.
Based on this chart, the Tarbiyah process of these students will be followed up throughout the
year.
- For students who are attending these classes regularly; we need to adopt them (providing &
giving them a role in local chapters)
- For students that are not attending these classes regularly, we need to follow up with them via
telephone.
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KarkunSazi Classes:
- A class will be planned for all those members(new & existing) who didn‟t go through the syllabus
of karkun sazi class so that they would complete the syllabus.
- This class will be held on a weekly basis & will be held apart from Dawati halaqas
- Responsible sisters such as Mgas, shura members or nazima of the unit/region so clear understanding of the Islamic movement will be given should teach classes.
Rukniatsazi Classes:
- Cities are required to provide a list of the members who are ready for MGA ship after completing
Karkun-sazi classes. This list is to be provided to tarbiyah department.
- Nazimat will plan to do the frequent & effective 1-on-1 basis meetings for tarbiyah
purposes to expedite the process of mgaship.
Leadership Training:
- Leadership training is an ongoing process throughout the year.
- It could be carried out through these
- ** Online Programs
- ** Organizational and Tarbiah meetings
- ** Training seminars
- ** Sub Units
- This year Central tarbiyah dept will arrange teachers training sessions under LTC in June & Oct.
Syllabus
1. The syllabus will continue coming after every three months.
2. The Tarbiah committee will attend the units/regions shura meetings and their MGAs meetings to discuss the syllabus.
Report System:
- The benefits of the report system should be discussed in the meetings as well as the harms of not
giving reports or not following it regularly. 10 minutes should be given at the end of each meeting
to fill it out.
- How to fill out the report form will be taught in the regional/local TS.
- New members who have difficulties in filling out the reports should be told that what they are doing just fill it out & then gradually develop their habit.
- Reports should be taken from members in the members meetings. Follow up should be done with members who do not submit.
- All MGAs/ Applicant MGAs/ members will give their reports at their subunits. All in charges will
send their own personal reports to markaz (center) every month and Applicant MGAs reports &
reports of the members who are taking rukniatsazi classes to the assistant of tarbia dept. The
MGAs reports will also be sent to markaz (center) every three months.
- Evaluation system should be kept and followed. Sub unit in charges will do evaluation on every members report monthly. Unit/region in charges will do evaluation on member‟s reports as well
as all MGAs and Applicant MGAs reports every three months. Central President will do
evaluation on all MGAs reports once a year.
- The ways to do evaluation on reports will be 1. Through written letter or email 2. On the phone 3. collectively in the members/MGAs/shura meetings
Circulars:
1. Ramadan planning, Qiyam al Lail.
2. Guidelines for TS
3. Character building, visiting for Tarbia purposes and how to keep in touch
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Tarbiah seminars
1. All units will be given guidelines from tarbia dept. All units should arrange local 2 days long TS
and regions should have 1 ½ day long TS.
2. Central Tarbiah Seminar will be in Dallas on April 3, 4,5th 2009.
3. In the tarbiyah seminars of all unit/region establish tarbiyati environment through effective
meetings for tarbiyah purposes, Salah in jamah, modesty (haya)
4. Inshallah in 2010 three or four central tarbiyah seminar will be held on regional level both UM &
UA parallel. Division will be all three regions alongwith nearby cities.
Meetings:
- Unit/region will arrange the meeting of Mgas & Applicant Mgas together every other month. Units will try to do it inperson.
- All Mgas & member‟s meetings will be according to the syllabus
Usrat ul Maria Sub Units:
- Guidelines on how to establish and run strong subunits will be sent from central dept.
- Mentors Training courses will be held in June & July with the help of dawah dept.
- Once in 6 months there will be an online sub-unit in charge meeting at the central level.
- Once in 6 months there will be an online members meeting at the central level.
- A regular monthly members meeting should be held in each unit/region. The proceedings of this meeting should be sent to UM. The agenda should be made in the unit/region shura.
Buddy System:
- All of the units/regions should update their buddy list and send it to central dept.
Report system
- All in charges will send UM member‟s reports to central UM email account [email protected] or at UM e fax # (201-609-9770)
News Letter: It will be sent every 3 months.
Tarbiah Seminar:
- Central Training Seminar will be held in Dallas in April 3,4,& 5th
of this year.
- All units/region should plan 1 ½ day long TS either parallel to UA or separate. Chicago, LA, New York (all 3 Borroughs) need to hold their UM TS for 1.5 days.
Book Club :
- Central UM tarbiyah dept will start level 1 book club for members in May. DAWAH
Dawah should be done in the best way possible with wisdom, good morals and communication.
Remember the best dawah is the one that can be displayed from our characteristics and actions.
Our best morals are our best tool. We need to use new ways and methods to do the work of
dawah in this society.
- At least 1 new dawah circle (halaqas) in Urdu and 1 new one in English should be established at
the sub unit level in each unit and every region must establish 2 new circles in Urdu and 2 in
English.
- To strengthen these dawah circles at the subunit level, dawate deen package should be followed properly. New and improved package will be sent this year.
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- ICNA Center announced October 2009 as a „Family Campaign month”. All unit/region will also arrange different programs according to the theme. Inshallah central dawah dept.will give
guidance on this matter.
Tafseer Sessions
- Every unit/region will receive a Ramadan package before summer vacation starts.
- This year due to closeness of summer and Ramadan three online Dora-e-tafseer will be held.
Division of three zones are ~East & cities ~ mid & cities ~west & cities.
- In person Dora-e-Quran will be as usual.
- One complete Dora-e-Quran in English will be held at national level with three of the best
teachers, one from each region.
- Ramadan package will be follow up.
- Istaqbal-e-Ramadan should be start by July 20th
i-e
27th
of rajab
- Dora-eTafseer should be from July 30th
or Aug 3rd .
- Murabeen will be instructed before summer vacation to come with a good action plan for dura-e-
tafseer during summer following the general guidelines always provided by the dawah dept and
submit it to us.
Humanitarian Work
- In every unit/region dawah booths should be arranged with the help of Why Islam at the subunit level.
- Dawah kits should be distributed at these dawah booths. The kits can be of three types 1. Why
Islam brochures, Dawah circulars such as “Ideal muslimah”, Quran and other dawah circulars 2.
“Who is my best friend”, Seerah Number of Noor, Quran, Brochures, tahara books and dawah
circulars
- Every ICNA member should give out at least 2 dawah kits to their non Muslim neighbors, colleagues or friends through out the year.
Circulars
- A circular will come out on 4 points of membership.
- Dawah dept will bring out dawah manual and a booklet on Islamic manners.
Dawah Conferences
- All regions/units will arrange one day dawah conferences.
- The guidelines and a list of topics will be given by dawah dept.
Convention
- Everyone should plan to attend the convention in May with their families and publicize it in their local communities.
WHY ISLAM - Every unit/region will reach out to at least 500 non Muslims with dawah in next two years.
- 3 – 5 mentors should be prepared in each unit/region.
- 3-4 reverted sisters should be buddies under Ansar project.
- At least 2 reverted sisters should become members of UM from each unit in 2 years.
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- Dawah booths should be arranged with the help of Why Islam at the subunit level and code of
conduct should be followed. Dawah kits can be prepared by each unit and guidelines will be sent
by dawah dept.
- At Ramadan and Hajj time, presentations in public schools and displays in the libraries should be planned.
- Why Islam dept will arrange online Mentors Training Sessions.
On-Line Institute Purpose: Education for Tahreek and Tarbiah
Courses:
1. Arabic Language (Urdu & English) Feb-June
2. Fiqh of current affairs Feb-June
3. Study of Ahadith (English) Feb-June
4. Fiqh un Nisa Oct-Jan
5. Islamic History OR Fiqh (Ibada, tahara…etc) Oct-Jan
6. Histor of revival of Islam (literature) Oct-Jan
- All of these courses will be offered in 2009.
- The classes will be on Mondays and Wednesdays.
- All of the information is available on the web.
Prerequisites for Admission
- The sisters who graduated from our in person Institutes and the graduates of Fahm ul Quran classes will be able to get admission. Unit / region will focus on these graduates,tell the
importance of these classes & try to convince them to take these classes.
Publications These books will be completed and published during this year
- Zaad e Safar, Dawah Manual, Members Manual, Shuraaiat booklet, Four points of
member sazi, Dua‟s magnet, Tareekh Icna, Rehnumaa e Safar, & Fouzia Naheed‟s book.
This dept will help print any material that Dawah or Tarbiah depts would suggest
Book Store - All units/regions should decide the name of their bookstore In charge and send that name, her
phone # and email to central book store email account.
- All units/regions will give order of any and all books through the central bookstore.
- All units/regions should send a list of their MGAs/ Applicant MGAs/ members to the bookstore.
Muslim Children of North America - Number Target: At least 4 new units will be established.
- The age limit for MCNA children will be 5 – 15.
- During next 2 years, the focus should be on leader ship training.
- Every unit should train at least 2 leaders in 2008 and every region should train 5 leaders in 2008.
- Also, the focus should be on teachers training. All teachers should be at least members of sister‟s
wing.
- For detailed planning of the dept, please contact dept. in charge.
- MCNA should be allotted some time in member‟s meeting and city shuras.
- We will have Teachers Training Sessions online in Feb, June and Sept 2009. - Writing Competition will be arranged. “Writing Week” will be held in -units. Unit
coordinator will be responsible to send best article to MCNA.
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- Each unit should include in their city planning to hold special programs on at least one of
the following Ramadan, Hajj, and Eid Milan parties, quiz competition and dawah conferences on sub
unit levels.
- DATES SHOULD BE SET FOR THESE EVENTS LIKE TARBIYAH SEMINARS AT THE
BEGINNING OF THE YEAR
- Please send information about these programs to be published in Companion
- Nazimat will plan to send children from their MCNA units in the online book club for future
leaders.
YM Board - All of the Unit Presidents should try to get all of the daughters of members/MGAs who are YM
age involved actively in YM.
- Unit Presidents should contact the board if they need any info about YM instead of contacting them directly.
- YM national coordinator is Aisha Siddiqui. She can be reached at [email protected] & phone #
908-642-5315.
- YM Board works like a bridge between YM & sisterswing YM Board‟s role is to improve &
strengthen the relationship between sisterswing & YM in order to have a smooth transition of YM
into sisterswing. Noor
- Increasing subscribers by convincing people to buy annual subscription
- Listing the names of subscribers and providing them the magazine
Reading Noor articles in dura-e-tafseer and other gatherings so that people would be interested to buy it. For example, reading an article about mother‟s responsibilities when the
topic comes under discussion or reading an article about Hijrat when discussing it during
durah-e-tafsir
- MGAs should gift atleast 2 Noor magazines while others should gift aleast 1 Noor
magazine. They should motivate others to buy subscription
- Bayt-al-maal (treasury) money/dues are to be kept separate from those of Noor.
- Sending the city news on time to be included in ICNA step by step
- Encourage people to participate in essay writing contes
- Informing the address change or responsibility change either to circulation manager or email on [email protected]
Treasury - Special efforts should be made during Ramadan and Tafseer sessions about Infaq since it‟s the
time of extra rewards.
- Special focus should be increasing the donors and giving the donations regularly.
- The booklet on treasury should be discussed at the subunit level.
- Keeping in mind the sensitivity of the Treasury dept., and also keeping in mind the accountability on the day of judgment for every penny that we receive from people, we should
1. Keep clear record in writing of all of the expenses and income
2. Always give receipts for every donation we receive regardless of amount
3. Give receipts for all expenses also, and get receipts for the expenses too
4. Give monthly report regularly and on time.
5. In the units where they have their own accounts, these accounts must be audited yearly.
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6. All unit /region will make budget for this year.
Dear sisters, This is our planning for this year, which will help us in achieving our 5-year goal Inshallah. Keep it
in mind when planning for the units/regions. Proper implementation of this planning is our
responsibility now. Read and understand it very carefully and make sure it is being implemented
properly. It should be discussed thoroughly in our shura and members meetings.
May Allah SWT guide us toward the right path and help us in doing the best deeds.
Wassalam
Your sister
Salma Malik; Secretary General of ICNA sisterswing
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In the name of Allah the beneficent the merciful
Unit/Region Report
Unit Name: __________________ Unit President: _______________
Region Name: _________________ Regional President ________________
Unit/Region email: _______________
# of Subunits- Current_______ New______ Total ______
Human Resources
Category Previous Increase Decrease Present
MGAs
Applicant MGAs
Members UA
Members UM
Meetings Meeting
Type Shura MGA
Members UA Members UM
Number of
meetings
Total attendance
SUBUNITS
Regular members
meeting
Irregular members meeting
Without any members meeting
Nazima Visits to Sub-unit
# of sub-
units
DAWAH
Dawati
classes Monthly Biweekly Weekl
y Attendance
Urdu
English
DAWAH SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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Welcome
Ramadan
Dora-e-
Tafseer
Complete
Dora-e-
Tafseer
Selected
surahs
Qiya
m-ul-
Lail
Eid
Milan
Dawah
conference
Hajj Seminar
Murabeen
session
How Many
UA/ UM
Attendance
UA/UM
MCNA
WHY ISLAM # of
Units
# of
members
Companion
Recv’d Sold
MCNA
special
Programs
# of
Shahada
Classes
Booths
Organized
# of sisters have
buddies under Ansar
Project
MULTI MEDIA BOOKS
NOOR
English/Urdu
CD’S / Cassettes
Ordered sold Received Sold Ordered Sold
Tarbiyah Tarbiyah
seminar
Karkunsazi
/ Book club
Fehm-ul-
Quran
On-line institute
course
LTC
UA UM UA UM UA UM UA UM
Attendance
Summary # of
Circulars
distribute
d
Members/MGA’S conducted
family meetings
MGA’s who
submitte
d reports
Applicant MGA’s
who
submitte
d reports
Members who
submitte
d reports
Members/MGA’s who followed
syllabus
Members/MGA’s who keep
contacts with
buddies
#
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Bait-ul-Maal Monthly Income
$
Monthly
Expense $
Amount sent to
Markaz $
Amount retained
$
Any contacts with markaz (Nazima e Alla/central shura _______________________________
Any Problems/ Analysis
Signature ___________________________________________________________________
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ICNA SISTERSWING BAIT-UL-MAAL REPORT Sub-Unit Report
Name of sub-unit
Name of Incharge Bait--ul-Maal-sub-unit
Name of Sub-unit Nazima
MONTH/ YEAR
DESCRIPTION OF ACCOUNT INCOME EXPENSE
Ayanat 100%
Donations
Sadaqah
Zakat
Tarbiyah UA/UM seminar
Dawah Dept (convention)
Why Islam Dept
MCNA dept
Companion
Noor
Printing/photocopying
Bookstore
Multimedia (cd's, cassettes)
On-line Institute
Other s . Please specify
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Total given to Local Bait-ul-Maal 0.00 0.00
Report prepared by:
IMPORTANT: PLEASE ALWAYS GIVE RECEIPTS FOR ALL AMOUNTS, EVEN IF IT IS $ 1.Write the category clearly eg. Ayanat, Noor, etc.
If a person does not take the receipt please make a receipt and keep it with you , write the sub-units' & Units' name on the receipt.
Submit, completed receipt books to local Bait-ul-maal.
Request more Receipt books well before you run out of them.
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ICNA SISTERSWING BAIT-UL-MAAL REPORT Region Report
Name of Region
Name of Incharge Bait--ul-Maal
Name of Nazima
MONTH/ YEAR
DESCRIPTION OF ACCOUNT INCOME EXPENSE
Ayanat 100%
Donations
Sadaqah
Zakat
Tarbiyah UA/UM seminar
Dawah Dept (convention)
Why Islam Dept
MCNA dept
Companion
Noor
Printing/photocopying
Bookstore
Multimedia (cd's, cassettes)
On-line Institute
Other s . Please specify
Total 0.00 0.00
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Total Amount sent to Markaz
Date check Mailed to Markaz:
IMPORTANT: PLEASE ALWAYS GIVE RECEIPTS FOR ALL AMOUNTS, EVEN IF IT IS $ 1.Write the category clearly eg. Ayanat, Noor, etc.
If a person does not take the receipt please make a receipt and keep it with you , write the sub-units' & Units' name on the receipt.
Submit, completed receipt books to central Bait-ul-maal.
Request more Receipt books well before you run out of them.
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ICNA Sisters Wing
SISTERS TRAINING SEMINAR
Apr. 3rd
-5th
2009
Richardson TX
Evaluation Form Name: _____________________________________________
City: ______________________________________________
Contact Number: ___(______)-__________ - _____________
E-mail Address: ______________________________________ Please help us, InshALLAH, to improve this event in the future by giving us your constructive
feedback. Rank the following on the scale of 1-5 (where 5 being the absolute best, and one being the
worst)
QUESTIONS RANK
1 Event was scheduled conveniently. 1 2 3 4 5
2 Event was well publicized. 1 2 3 4 5
3 The topics were useful. 1 2 3 4 5
4 List the topics you liked the best:
1.________________________________________________
2.________________________________________________
3.________________________________________________
4.________________________________________________
5.________________________________________________
6.________________________________________________
4 List the topics you would like to include:
1. ________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________
5. ________________________________________________
6. ________________________________________________
5 What did you achieve from this seminar:
From knowledge point of view:
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
From practical point of view:
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
6 Have you made a pact with your Lord that from now on you will be more
involved in the field, and will mould yourself into a figure of Bunyan-e-
Marsoon (iron clad wall)
Yes
No
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7 What is your opinion & suggestions about the hand-outs.
Opinions _____________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Suggestions ____________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
8 What were the shortcomings of this event & what steps can be taken to
overcome them?
1. ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
9 What were the good points of this event & what steps can be taken to
improve them?
1. ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________
________________________________________________
5 The duration of the event was appropriate. 1 2 3 4 5
6 Discipline throughout the event was excellent. 1 2 3 4 5
7 The event was informative. 1 2 3 4 5
8 The food was good. 1 2 3 4 5
9 Cleanliness was good. 1 2 3 4 5
10 Should we hold events like this more often. 1 2 3 4 5
11 Overall program was successful. 1 2 3 4 5
12 Which format was most informative (circle one):
Panel Lecture Group Discussion Game
ADDITIONAL COMEMNTS:
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ICNA Sisters Wing
SISTERS TRAINING SEMINAR Apr. 3
rd-5
th 2009
Richardson TX
Feedback from Organizers &
Committee Members
Name: _______________________________________________________________
Responsibility: ________________________________________________________
Department: __________________________________________________________
1. What was the most difficult thing you had to handle with regards to your department?
_______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
2. What was the attitude of the In-charge while dealing with you?
□ Sisterly □ Friendly
□ Dominating □ Gentle
3. During the Seminar did you ever thought that you could have done better if the charge was in
your hands?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
4. Did you give any advice (written or oral) to your In-charge for the improvement of your
department, and what was her reaction?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
5. Was there any difficulty in accomplishing your desired results because of the limitations of
funds availability?
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
6. In the following lines please provide us with the drawbacks and faults of the Seminar and give
us your opinions and ideas for the next Seminar.
a) _______________________________________________________________
b) _______________________________________________________________
c) _______________________________________________________________
d) _______________________________________________________________
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