Hope everyone had a fruitful vacation!
There is an ART Expo at Al Fanaar Islamic Cultural Center on the Corniche. You might want to check it out.
Friday, January 18, 2008
WELCOME BACK
Hope everyone had a fruitful vacation!
There is an ART Expo at Al Fanaar Islamic Cultural Center on the Corniche. You might want to check it out.
Friday, August 24, 2007
Preparing for Ramadan
Today's Khutbah (sermon) at al Fanaar (which has English friday khutbah)talked about the reality of Ramadan. That many of us see no change in our personality when we enter and when we leave Ramadan and we continue to do the same every Ramadan. Fasting's purpose is to increase ones taqwa (God consciousness) and so technically after the month we should emerge as better people. staying away from that which is normally halal (allowed) should strengthen our resolve to avoid that which is normally haraam (forbidden/sinful).
a really nice example Sheikh Bilal gave during the talk was how some of the scholars of Islam said that the month previous to shabaan is the time to plant the seeds, in shabaan its time to work on the seeds and water them , and in Ramadan its time to reap the fruit. the seeds were things that they wanted/resolved to change in themselves.
Many of us do not prepare anything and just enter Ramadan. we really need to reflect on the way of the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh)and how he used to prepare for Ramadan before it started. After all it is narrated by Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that the ProphetMuhammed (aside from Ramadan) fasted the most in the month of shabaan ( the month preceding Ramadan)
So what are you preparing? Hurry to good its still not too late!
a really nice example Sheikh Bilal gave during the talk was how some of the scholars of Islam said that the month previous to shabaan is the time to plant the seeds, in shabaan its time to work on the seeds and water them , and in Ramadan its time to reap the fruit. the seeds were things that they wanted/resolved to change in themselves.
Many of us do not prepare anything and just enter Ramadan. we really need to reflect on the way of the Prophet Muhammed (pbuh)and how he used to prepare for Ramadan before it started. After all it is narrated by Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that the ProphetMuhammed (aside from Ramadan) fasted the most in the month of shabaan ( the month preceding Ramadan)
So what are you preparing? Hurry to good its still not too late!
Al FAnaar LEcture on the Prophet (saw) tonight
Salaam alaykum Brothers and Sisters,
Islamic Studies Academy and Qatar Guest Center have invited a visiting speaker and Lecturer Dr. Daud Abdullah from the UK to present a Public Lecture 6:45pm-9pm at the FANAR building just opposite the old Souq Ahmad, this Friday 24th August, 2007. The lecture is entitled "Prophet Mohammad- The Perfect Leader in the Darkest Times".
We would like to extend the invitation to you and your friends and collegues, especially any non-muslims.
All Public Lectures are free of charge.
There will also be a Lecture the following week in which we can arrange to forward on the details to you if you like.
Please circulate this info to as many people as possible.
Dr. Daud is currently in Doha presenting a series of Lectures on the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) from the 18-31st August. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested to take the benefit from this wonderful presentation on the Prophet's life.
Islamic Studies Academy and Qatar Guest Center have invited a visiting speaker and Lecturer Dr. Daud Abdullah from the UK to present a Public Lecture 6:45pm-9pm at the FANAR building just opposite the old Souq Ahmad, this Friday 24th August, 2007. The lecture is entitled "Prophet Mohammad- The Perfect Leader in the Darkest Times".
We would like to extend the invitation to you and your friends and collegues, especially any non-muslims.
All Public Lectures are free of charge.
There will also be a Lecture the following week in which we can arrange to forward on the details to you if you like.
Please circulate this info to as many people as possible.
Dr. Daud is currently in Doha presenting a series of Lectures on the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad (saw) from the 18-31st August. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested to take the benefit from this wonderful presentation on the Prophet's life.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Some Words of Wisdom
Ibn Mas'ud –(radiallaahu 'anhu) – Be content with what you have,
Be satisfied with your dwelling place to accommodate your enterprise,
Restrain your tongue,
And shed tears of regret regarding past sins you committed knowingly, and those you do not recognize.
taken from: SunnahOnline
Ibn Mas'ud –(radiallaahu 'anhu) – would advise his students, "If your intention is one of these three, do not seek knowledge: To shame the ignorant, or to argue with the Fuqahaa' (scholars), or to cause people to turn their faces in your direction. Intend with your actions and words that which is with Allaah, for indeed that which is with Allaah shall remain and everything else shall perish."
Ibnul Qayyim –(rahimahullaah) – said, "Deeds without sincerity are like a traveler who carries in his water-jug dirt. The carrying of it burdens him and it brings no benefit."
taken from: Understand_ISlam
Be satisfied with your dwelling place to accommodate your enterprise,
Restrain your tongue,
And shed tears of regret regarding past sins you committed knowingly, and those you do not recognize.
taken from: SunnahOnline
Ibn Mas'ud –(radiallaahu 'anhu) – would advise his students, "If your intention is one of these three, do not seek knowledge: To shame the ignorant, or to argue with the Fuqahaa' (scholars), or to cause people to turn their faces in your direction. Intend with your actions and words that which is with Allaah, for indeed that which is with Allaah shall remain and everything else shall perish."
Ibnul Qayyim –(rahimahullaah) – said, "Deeds without sincerity are like a traveler who carries in his water-jug dirt. The carrying of it burdens him and it brings no benefit."
taken from: Understand_ISlam
Sunday, August 19, 2007
History of the life of the Prophet - course offering QGC
Qatar Guest Center and the Islamic Studies Academy are hosting a two week program from August 18-31st 2007 on the history of the life of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). As part of the Islamic Studies Academy's University Degree program, an intensive course of study is being offered to the public for the first time here in Doha.
A Professor and specialist on the topic from the UK, Dr. Dawood Abdullah will present the course both morning and evening in a two part series of lecturers six nights a week from 6:45pm-10pm and six mornings 8:00am-11:30am.
The first course will discuss the Prophet's life up until the Migration (Hijrah) to Madeenah. The second course will look at the Prophet's life from the Migration, to his death.
This University Degree Program from UmmDurman University in the Sudan is currently running here in Doha by the Islamic Studies Academy. This portion of the syllabus is on offer as a Diploma Course wherein the applicant earns University credits which can be utilized for registration of the Degree Program. Two exams are included in the course.
To register for one course 6 nights a week 6:45pm-10pm and Saturday morning 9:15am-11:45am the cost is QR500. There is also a morning class which is open for the second level of Seerah 8:00am-11:30am. If you would like to attend two courses both morning and evening the cost is QR700. If you would like to attend and take the benefit without a diploma or examinations registration is QR350. The official text is entitled "Raheeq al-Maktoom" (The Sealed Nectar) which may be available for purchase at Rawnaq.
DVD's will be available for QR250 at the conclusion of the course.
Applicants must be a minimum of 16 yrs. The medium of instruction will be in English.
If you would like further information or would like to register for the course please contact Ms. Toomey 486 1934/ 5383991. All registrations will be accepted in person at the IDRO Al Ustaz Center Farij Kulaib. Please note the attached timetable for classes.
Registration will be accepted on the day of the program.
Barakallaahu feekum
Admin
QGC/ ISA
visit QGC website click here
A Professor and specialist on the topic from the UK, Dr. Dawood Abdullah will present the course both morning and evening in a two part series of lecturers six nights a week from 6:45pm-10pm and six mornings 8:00am-11:30am.
The first course will discuss the Prophet's life up until the Migration (Hijrah) to Madeenah. The second course will look at the Prophet's life from the Migration, to his death.
This University Degree Program from UmmDurman University in the Sudan is currently running here in Doha by the Islamic Studies Academy. This portion of the syllabus is on offer as a Diploma Course wherein the applicant earns University credits which can be utilized for registration of the Degree Program. Two exams are included in the course.
To register for one course 6 nights a week 6:45pm-10pm and Saturday morning 9:15am-11:45am the cost is QR500. There is also a morning class which is open for the second level of Seerah 8:00am-11:30am. If you would like to attend two courses both morning and evening the cost is QR700. If you would like to attend and take the benefit without a diploma or examinations registration is QR350. The official text is entitled "Raheeq al-Maktoom" (The Sealed Nectar) which may be available for purchase at Rawnaq.
DVD's will be available for QR250 at the conclusion of the course.
Applicants must be a minimum of 16 yrs. The medium of instruction will be in English.
If you would like further information or would like to register for the course please contact Ms. Toomey 486 1934/ 5383991. All registrations will be accepted in person at the IDRO Al Ustaz Center Farij Kulaib. Please note the attached timetable for classes.
Registration will be accepted on the day of the program.
Barakallaahu feekum
Admin
QGC/ ISA
visit QGC website click here
Saturday, August 18, 2007
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