ICLI News July 2005

Experience of a lifetime, First Time Entering a Mosque, Afghan Women Delegation Visit ICLI

A group of 15 Afghan women entrepreneurs visited Islamic Center of Long Island on Sunday May 29, 2005. The group came to New York City from Afghanistan for an intense three-week workshop on business , titled “Style Road Trip”, which began May 22 and concluded Friday June 12. The plan, organized in part by the Flushing based organization Women for Afghan Women (WAW) and Business Council for Peace, brought women who reside in Kabul, Kandahar and Herat to New York City to learn about fashion’s global marketplace through real world and classroom experiences. For the first time ever, these women saw New YorkCity and took part in learning about business.

rights, ownership and leading in business from an Islamic prospective. Later Sr. Zubeida Lunat, Dr. Khushal Ahmad, Sr. Rafia Hamid and Sr. Shaida Khan answered the group’s many questions on Women’s Rights in Islam during a light lunch at Islamic Center of Long Island. The Afghan women expressed their heartfelt gratitude andexcitementfor being able to visit NYC and learn first hand about business and global market they were in tears thanking ICLI and DHC for giving them the opportunity of a life time tospendjust three hours at the mosque, where they felt the presence of Allah, experienced peace and love of Allah. The Afghan women joined Zuhr congressional prayer with the members of ICLI and the community. One of the Afghan woman expressed her joy with tears, as she thanked ICLI community “ back home I’m not allowed to enter the Mosque, today in New York, Long Island my dream came true, I’m inside the house of Allah, and I was allowed to do my Namaz, standing in a congressional prayer with my brothers and sisters thank you…thank you for giving me this beautiful experience of a life time of being inside the Mosque”.

Also this is the first time ever these women have entered a mosque in their lifetime and took part in a congressional prayer as well as educational workshop on women’s right in Islam. The group was welcomed by the members of Domestic Harmony Committee at ICLIwho led the workshop on Women’s Right in Islam Sr. Nazli Chaudhry and Sr. Homaira Mamoor gave a brief lecture on the history of Muslim women and Muslim women’s rights focussing on property

Sisters Homaira Mamoor and Nazli Chaudhry

Afghan Women delegation with members of DHC

President’s Message

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Of the people of Moses, there is a section who guide and do justice in the light of truth.”

Qur’ān 7:159

Dear Fellow Muslims:

Asalamu Alaikum. As I reflect on the past year, ICLI, has experienced a busy, blessed and productive year. Some of the highlights have been reflected on in the past newsletters. In this message, which will be brief, I wanted to share three examples of individuals/groups that clearly highlight the Qur’ān verse 7:159. I have, over the years, been impressed with the kindness, generosity, and compassion shown by members of other faiths towards Muslims. Yes, there is discrimination, eroding civil rights, statements and actions from some officials and religious leaders that appear to be a direct attack on Islam and Muslims. In the May issue vol 2 no 8 of this Newsletter, Chaplain James (Yusuf) Lee shared several illustrative examples of discrimination, harassment including his own trials and tribulations after her served as a Muslim Chaplain in U.S Army. Notwithstanding this disturbing and depressing trend, I want to focus on those who stand for compassion, do justice, in the light of truth.

Monsignor Thomas Hartman: Our Muslim Neighbor TV Program

A few years back, Father Tom said to me, “I do not like what I see on TV regarding American-Muslims. I know from personal experience it’s not true. Will you help me change it?”

The result was the TV program, Our Muslim Neighbor, with Father Tom and Rabbi Marc Gellman as hosts. Close to 20 topnotch, half-hour programs have been produced and seen by large numbers of the Telecare audience. From my interaction in many synagogues and churches on Long Island, I know Father Tom’s and Rabbi Gellman’s commentary, leadership, honesty, along with the program content of the OMN show has helped clear up many misconceptions regarding American-Muslims.

Restful Interiors – Ethan Allen Gallery and Irwin Horwitz

After attending a few sessions at ICLI, Mr. Irwin Horwitz, president Ethan Allen Gallery, was so pleased with what he saw and heard at ICLI, he offered, and we accepted, his beautiful symbolic donation of our new office furniture. Many readers of this newsletter, our neighbors, civic and political leaders attended the glittering reception we held on May 1st, which was also reported in Newsday

Interfaith Nutrition Network (INN): Jean Kelly

This organization provides food, clothing, and shelter at many soup kitchens and homes on Long Island. The executive director, Ms. Jean Kelly, visited with us at ICLI and shared the goals and mission of INN. Several ICLI members and I visited INN facilities, and all came away with a good feeling and impressed with the professionalism and manner in which all the “guests” are treated. At the annual INN dinner, with over 600 attendees, I was invited by Ms Kelly to start the entire program with a prayer and a blessing for INN and the event. I recited Surah Fatiha, Qur’ān 49:13 and a brief Hadith.

These three facts – initiatives – have had a positive impact on ICLI and bring home a clear message of the Qur’ānic verse 7:159 . My suggestion for all is to go out and seek out the many Hartmans, Gellmans, Horwitzes and Kellys who are willing to provide a helping hand to the Muslim community during these difficult times.

Best wishes for a healthy enjoyable and fulfilling summer.

Sincerely Yours, Dr. Faroque Khan E-mail: Faroquekhan@yahoo.com

Dorothy L Goosby with cross section of community members with a backdrop of ICLI new office on May 1st Office Inauguration

Al-Islam In The Public School Systems of America

As an educator in the Public School District, one of the most stressed topic in Public Education today is diversity. Diversity involves a number of many things, including: teaching tolerance (of other cultures or ethnic background, religion, etc.) and removing ignorance (which involves: stereotypes, bias, and/or prejudices). But the questions to ask are: ‘how do teachers tackle and present this complicated topic to their students?’ ‘Why is diversity even a factor of consideration within the Public School curriculum?’ ‘How does diversity affect the ever-growing Muslim youth entering the Public School system?’

9th grade draw wonderful Islamic artwork using crayons, markers, and draw their artwork onto construction paper. The student’s use of geometric patterns was impressive, for example, their use of the square drawn at an angle to appear as a diamond to the naked eye. Then in addition to the patterns, the students outlined the diamond shape with phrases and/or sentences using various bright colors such as green, blue or red. The artwork was later exhibited in Miss Miller’s classroom. The inscriptions: “Allah” (SWT), “Mecca”, “Islam”, and “ Koran” (correctly spelled Qur’an) can be seen in the figures below. Even Muslim students learned about Islam from non-Muslim students in Miss Miller’s class, as she explained to me was the case for one Muslim student in particular whose lineage is from the Caribbean, such as myself being that I am a first-bornCaribbean-American Muslim

In the district of Central Islip (C.I.) where I teach, there is a small, but substantial Indo-Paki (Asian) population within the student body. From my observations, this particular group has integrated well with the student body, which is primarily composed of both a Hispanic and African-American population. As a result, the N.Y. Board of Education has recognized the importance of the diversity of the student body within the Public School classrooms. But it is up to the individual teachers to utilize their skills to properly present diversity in the classroom.

One of the teachers that I had the pleasure to meet was Miss Danielle Miller a 9th grade Global History teacher at C I. I had the opportunity to sub for one of her classes in the 3rd quarter of the semester. Miss Miller impressed me with her ability to express diversity in her classroom (to predominantly non-Muslim students) in such a unique and dynamic way. Miss Miller had her students from the

In our conversations, I was graciously allowed by Miss Miller to share her quality Education with the Islamic community in Westbury NY. The students’ project as she informed me was a result of the NY State Regents. The purpose of the lesson was to promote: “connective ness” and “understanding” to quote Miss Miller. That is, to show an understanding of the connective ness of the 3

Farooq Abdur Raheem

Central Islip High School

9th graders Islamic Artwork at Central Islip High School

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from Ibrahim (PBUH) and from the Middle East. Miss Miller also made a point in our conversations that the readers of ICLI’s newsletter should also know that the other purpose for doing this project was to have students develop an understanding and awareness of the true meanings of Islam and to see Islam positively, to dispel any negative connotations associated with it. In closing, with the recent news of the destruction of the Qur’an in Guantánamo Bay prison by American soldiersthis small, but no less significant class on Long Island is a beautiful story of how “diversity” can overcome “monstrosity” as we had witnessed with just even the reports of the desecration of the Qur’an be it those reports are true or false. The Muslim youth today are growing up in the same educational institutions as the rest of the American populous and are therefore subject to those institutions.

how all three religions

Book Review

A Page From History

Never do I argue with a man with a desire to hear him say what is wrong, or to expose him and win a victory over him. Nor do I enter into a discussion with anyone except with the desire that he be helped and get better. Whenever I face an opponent in debate I silently pray, “O Lord, help him so that truth may flow from his heart and on his tongue; and so that if truth is on my side he may follow me, and if it be on his side I may follow him.”

Imam Al-Shafi’I (768-820 AD)

Makers of Arab History by Philip K. Hitti, St. Martin’s Press, NY. 1968. (p 183)

POET’S CORNER

To Clutch at Madness

Conventional opinion is the ruin of our souls, Something borrowed which we mistake as our own. Ignorance is better than this; clutch at madness instead. Always run from what seems to benefit your self: Sip the poison and spill the water of life. Revile those who flatter you; lend both interest and principal to the poor. Let security go and be at home amid dangers. Leave your good name behind and accept disgrace. I have lived with cautious thinking; Now I’ll make myself mad.

Maulana Jallal-uddin Rumi

Selections from The Pocket Rumi Reader, Masnawi II, 2327-32. Edited by Kabir Helminski

OUR PICK

Our book of the month is Dying to Win: The Strategic Logic of Suicide Terrorism by Robert A. Pape. University of Chicago political scientist, Robert Pape, presents data that debunks the commonly held belief that suicide terrorism is the bane of Muslim fundamentalism. An extensive research by the author of 460 suicide bombings, since 1980 reveals that the earliest practitioners of suicide bombings were Tamil Tigers of Sri Lanka. Most of the bombers were nationalist fighting occupying powers and were secular in their leanings, with either high school or college degrees. His data reveals Muslims comprise less than half of all bombers. The book is well structured, proceeding from concrete data to theory to conclusions to policy advice.

How to Market Your Masjid and Win the Believer

By Tahira Muhammad

“Who is he that will loan to Allah a beautiful loan, which Allah will double unto his credit and multiply many times? It is Allah that giveth (you) Want or plenty, and to Him shall be your return”. Al– Baqara (The Cow) 2:245

I am writing this article as a response to the growing concerns of the loss of members in our community and donations within the past several years. Let me first introduce myself. I am Tahira Muhammad and the new full-time Administrative Assistant for this community. Al-HamduLillah within the short time I have worked here I feel very comfortable and blessed to be part of such a diverse and generous community. I have felt in a short time very loved and accepted by all members of this community. This family feeling allows me to promote ICLI with pride to the new “reverted” Muslim or Muslim who is new to our neighborhood when they come into our office. Because this Masjid is blessed with dedicated individuals who sacrifice their time and patience to work on various projects, this allows my sales pitch to be easy. I do not have the extensive history and hands on background of all the trials and tribulations that ICLI has gone through to get to the level we are currently at now, but that does not hinder me from promoting ICLI and winning the believer when they come into our office to inquire about our services. I am now going to share with you some of these tactics so that you may feel free to use them when you meet someone for the first time who has heard of our Masjid and would like to know what we do.

Well here they are:

Think of your Believer as a Customer: Some of us including myself have worked in customer service oriented fields that challenge us to first win the customer and then encourage them to be a continuing customer verses a one time customer. Well the same thing here. Sure, Muslims give out the goodness of their heart or for fisi-bi-allah, but just like any other average person Muslims would still like to see the results of their donations. The concept of bai’at or regular financial support of your Imam is an ideal concept that can be only obtained if the average believer is convinced that she or he should give their money to your masjid.

How to Win The Believer who lives closer to another Masjid but is interested in Services at Our Masjid: I can better explain this one by using various

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scenarios. Keep in mind this is not to take anyone away from any other masjid.You have already halfway won the believer, because they are asking you what you can do for them. Here are some of my stories:

Scenario One: A couple walks into our office who live closer to the Bayshore Masjid. They are looking for programs that can encourage their children to interact with other children on the weekends. They have no clue on what services we offer. They have a four year old and a six year old. They also want to know what exciting programs are offered for the Adults. Here is what I tell them:

Well first we have the Sunday School Program, and for a small yearly tuition fee your children can interact with other Muslim children while at the same time learning about their religion. This program is from 10a.m.-1p.m. and runs from September to May. We understand that it may be difficult for you to drive all the way out here from Bayshore so for those parents we invite them to our Sunday Adult session programs. These programs are free of charge, and they allow you to witness firsthand interactive dialogue sessions on controversial societal issues such as The Crisis in Darfur, Women’s Presence in the Masjid and The Detention Experience of Chaplin James Yee. So for every Sunday morning you are killing two birds with one stone, while your child is being Islamically educated, your mind is also being challenged and intrigued. These adult session programs start from 10:30a.m.-1p.m. so that your whole Sunday is not used and you and your child can both go home early to prepare for the busy upcoming week.

Scenerio 2: But my child is an infant and I am a stay at home mom. What do you have at the Masjid for me?

Well we offer a Baby Club program called Mommy and Me Day. Every Tuesday from 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. other stay at home mothers like yourself meet here at the Masjid to discuss issues such as raising a Muslim child in a Western Society. For a small one time registration fee of $25.00 and then a monthly donation of $5.00 this service is wonderful in that it allows you to participate in developmental activities with your child. It is an excellent chance for you to get out of the house and at the same time bring your child to a safe environment and network with other mothers!!!!!

Scenario 3: I have a masjidclose to my job but I think I can squeeze in my lunch hour to attend your Jumah services. Who gives the Khutbah at your Masjid?

Well, here at ICLI we pride ourselves with having Unity with Diversity. Each and every week we invite different Khateebs that always bring a unique perspective to the Jumah service. Last month we featured Al-Haji MauriSalaakhan as he talked about the importance of Muslims getting involved in the Darfur crisis. Another week we will feature Nouman Khan as he discusses the importance of not taking a Quranic verse in its isolation. That following week we will feature Ahmad W. Afzali as he will address the importance of Muslims preparing themselves for the hereafter. So no matter what Friday you happen to

come you will always be rewarded with an exciting message that you can share with friends and family.

Scenario 4: Well I need to strengthen my Arabic so I can better understand my religion. Do you offer Arabic classes?

Well yes for a small monthly fee. Dr. Samina teaches evening Quran classes. These classes are for people of all levels in their Arabic. You can call her directly to see how she can assist you.

Scenario Five: I am considering becoming Muslim but would like to observe your services. I am a little apprehensive because Muslims are given such a bad image in the media, and my family is not Muslim. How can you help me?

We allow those of other faiths to observe our Friday services. If you let us know the particular Friday you would like to come we can have someone assist you with any questions you may have before and after attending our Friday service. As for your family we have many wonderful resources here at the Masjid that you can feel free to have, to assist you with educating them on what a Muslim is and what we really are about.

Of course there are many other things that we offer that I did not mention, but these are the top five concerns that people have on a regular basis. When people ask these questions I always place myself in the persons shoes to ensure that I communicate effectively to “win” them to regularly attend our Masjid. Questions like, Well I live close to another Masjid what do you have to offer here, I translate the unspoken question to be why should I drive out of my way to come to your Masjid when I have one five minutes from my house. This places me in an aggressive mind frame to get the person excited enough to visit our Masjid.

So in closing when you excite people with the services that we offer, they will in their heart feel obligated to give back to us. If we continue to provide our community with all of the services that they need they will naturally feel like we are their Masjid. Every Muslim who is able is obligated to give zakat or charity by Allah. The believer who sees that their charity is effectively being used will continue to Inshallah give on a regular basis.

“Those who believe, and do deeds of righteousness, and establish regular prayers and regular charity , will have their reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve”. Al-Baqara (The Cow) 2:277

ASK ASMA Teachers

Dear Asma,

I have a very strange problem and I need your help very urgently. I have been married (to the same guy) for 30 years. Don't get me wrong as I complain because he has been a very loving and responsible husband, great provider and out of this world father. By the same token all my life I have done what is expected from a good partner and have never hesitated in showing my commitment in more ways than one, out of love ,of course, as I was under no pressure to do so and had no low self esteem issues. I voluntarily have given him all the attention he deserves and more. Served him breakfasts in bed, prepared fresh dinners every night after work and served supper aesthetically on a tray in the family room. Along with all that I have always tried to create a happy and cheerful environment in the house and have been a very supportive wife. Now comes the time for a cup of tea after dinner which I have diligently served for years, but lately I have started feeling that it would be really nice if my husband once in a while extends that courtesy to me and offers me a cup of tea, instead of taking me for granted and acting like he is King Tut and I am the "subservient other". Is that asking too much to feel like the "significant other" instead?

Tea-less in Teaneck

Dear Tea-less,

I hear you sister, as will a lot of other ladies who read this. From the manner you described your husband he sounds like a nice and loving man, and yourself a devoted and loving wife.

I am sure it’s not that he doesn’t care, it’s just human nature to take others, as well as what they can do for us, for granted.

I think it’s time to open up the channels of communication with your husband and tell him how you feel.

As we grow older our physical strength tends to flag and we need to start sharing in the household chores. A cup of tea is a minor thing. I’m sure when you tell him how you feel he will start sharing other chores with you.

Don’t forget our Prophet, peace be upon him, used to help with household tasks, mend his own clothes and shoes, tend the camels, bring the water etc.

He also said “the person closest to Allah is the one who is kindest to his wife and family”.

So my friend, talk to your spouse and let your needs be known. It would be nice to have a cup of tea served to you for a change. If not, head for Starbucks.

Please forward your questions to ASKASMA@AOL.COM and keep them coming.

Islamic Heritage

A hero of Islam : Saladin What he did for Islam

No doubt many have heard of Saladin (in Arabic Salah alDin Yusuf Ibn Ayyub).

Saladin (1138-1193) of Kurdish origin was born in Tikrit, Mesopotamia (now Iraq). At the age of 14, he joined other members of his family (the Ayyubids) in the service of the Syrian ruler Nur ad-Din.

What did he do for Islam?

1164 - 1169: Age 26, he distinguished himself in three expeditions sent by Nur ad-Din, to aid the decadent Fatimid rulers of Egypt against attacks by the Christian Crusaders based in Palestine.

1169: Age 31, he was made commander in chief of the Syrian army and vizier of Egypt. Although subject to the authority of the Fatimid Khaleef in Cairo, Saladin treated Egypt as an Ayyubid power base, relying mainly on his Kurdish family and supporters. Having revitalized Egypt's economy and reorganized its land and naval forces, Saladin repelled the Crusaders and took the offensive against them.

1171: Age 33, he suppressed the dissident Fatimid regime, reuniting Egypt with the orthodox Abbasid Khilafat. But his reluctance to co-operate with Nur ad-Din against the Crusaders, brought him to the brink of war with his former leader. He took full control of the country in 1171.

The Fatimids remained isolated in their palaces when he took control of Cairo. He did not seek revenge, but rather waited until their Khaleef died. He then expelled the Fatimids out of their palaces and sent them into exile. Unlike his successors, he did not seize the Fatimid's wealth, nor did he occupy their palaces. Like a caring ruler, he opened the gates of Cairo and allowed Egyptian citizens to live within the city walls in areas which had been exclusively occupied by Fatimid royalty. Because of his sincerity and kindness, he became popular among Egyptian citizens, Muslims and Christians alike and even had a Jewish personal doctor.

In Cairo, Saladin not only built mosques and palaces (never a palace for himself), but also colleges, hospitals and a fortress the Citadel, which still remains one of Cairo's landmarks today. Unfortunately, it is held against him the fact that he used some of the Pyramids stones for excessive need of building materials in the growing city.

The Citadel is built on an elevated spot near the Muqattam Hills, and occupies a strategic spot from which you have a panoramic view of Cairo. New city walls were also erected outside the Fatimid walls to defend Cairo from

enemy raids.

1174: Age 36, after Nur ad-Din's death Saladin expanded his power in Syria and northern Mesopotamia, mainly at the expense of his Muslim rivals. Following the submission of Damascus (1174), Aleppo (1183), and Al Mawsil (1186), numerous Muslim armies, allied under Saladin's command.

1182: Age 44, Saladin marched to Palestine and Syria and never returned to Cairo. For the next 10 years, he fought the Crusaders and managed to end their presence in the region, at least temporarily.

1187: Age 49, Saladin re-took the city of Jerusalem by defeating the Christians at Hittin in Galilee, he spared his victims, giving them time to leave and safe passage. In contrast when the Crusaders took Jerusalem in 1099 they murdered virtually all of its inhabitants, boasting that parts of the city were knee-high in blood. The Crusaders could have learnt a lot about chivalry from Saladin.

1188: Age 50, his conquest of Jerusalem prompted the Third Crusade, led by Richard I of England. Whose forces defeated Saladin in several battles, but could not retake Jerusalem. Saladin and Richard signed an armistice in 1192 that allowed the Crusaders to reconstitute their kingdom along the Palestinian-Syrian coast but left Jerusalem in Muslim hands.

1193: Saladin died at the age of 55 in Damascus after a brief illness. When he died, he had almost no personal possessions having donated most to charity.

Saladin has been immortalized by Muslim historians as a paragon of princely virtue. He is amongst few commanders in history who was also respected by his enemies and today still holds a fascination by Western writers and historians for his cultured chivalry, a true hero of Islam.

He should be an example to us all, since he spent his entire life serving Allâh’s cause, how will history remember your contributions for Islam today?

Source(s): www.who2.com/saladin.html http://i-cias.com/e.o/saladin.htm

Islamic Issues

Science and Islam: Time In Islam

The three dimensions that make up Space are length, breadth and height. In our modern age of advanced Science and Technology we understand Time as being the fourth dimension. When an event takes place we describe it in terms of Space and Time.

What is Time?

The Earth

Our Earth rotates on its own axis where one revolution is termed as a day. This day is divided by 24 equal time intervals to give 24 hours in a day. By 1440 to give us minutes and 86,400 to give us seconds in a day.

The Sun

The Earth as well as rotating around its own axis, also rotates around the Sun. One complete revolution around the Sun is termed as one year. In this one year, the Earth manages to rotate on its own axis 365 times, therefore in one year there are 365 days.

The Moon

The Moon orbits around the Earth once per month, hence the angle between the Earth, the Moon and the Sun changes, we see this as the cycle of the Moon's phases.

The time between successive new moons is 29.5 days (709 hours), slightly different from the Moon's orbital period (measured against the stars). Since the Earth moves a significant distance, in its orbit around the Sun in that time.

The Islamic calendar uses the time between successive new moons to determine the month (lunar calendar).

By simply observing the precise dynamics of the Sun, Moon and Earth we are able to come up with a measurement of Time on Earth.

Time In Islam

In the Quran Allah (swt) tells us;

See you not (O Muhammad SAW) that Allâh merges the night into the day (i.e. the decrease in the hours of the night are added in the hours of the day), and merges the day into the night (i.e. the decrease in the hours of day are added in the hours of night), and has subjected the sun and the moon, each running its course for a term appointed; and that Allâh is All Aware of what you do. [Al Quran 31:29]

He has created the heavens and the earth with

truth. He makes the night to go in the day and makes the day to go in the night. And He has subjected the sun and the moon. Each running (on a fixed course) for an appointed term. Verily, He is the All-Mighty, the Oft-Forgiving. [Al Quran 39:5]

Astronauts have seen and photographed what happens from the Moon and from their space shuttles. They saw how the Sun permanently lights up the half of the Earth's surface that is facing it, while the other half of the Earth is in darkness.

The Earth turns on its own axis and the lighting remains the same, so that an area in the form of a half-sphere makes one revolution around the Earth in twenty-four hours while the other half-sphere, that has remained in darkness, makes the same revolution in the same time.

This perpetual rotation of night and day is quite clearly described in the Quran. It is easy for the human understanding to grasp this notion nowadays, because we have an idea of the Sun's (relative) immobility and the Earth's rotation.

This process ‘go in the day and makes the day to go in the night’ is expressed in the Quran as though the concept of the Earth being round was known to men at the timewhich was obviously not the case 1400 years ago when the Quran was revealed to mankind.

So how should we spend our time?

Allah (swt) tells us in the Quran; Were not My Verses (this Qur'ân) recited to you, and then you used to deny them? [Al Quran 23:105]

Did you think that We had created you in play (without any purpose), and that you would not be brought back to Us? [Al Quran 23:115]

Time continues and passes, so it is important for us to use our time wisely and fulfil our purpose as defined by Allah (swt) in the Quran;

And I (Allâh) created not the jinns and humans except they should worship Me (Alone). [Al Quran 51:56]

The word worship in this verse means, the complete and total obedience to the commands of Allah (swt). The Quranic word for worship is ‘Ibadah’. Therefore everything we do must be for Allah (swt).

So the next time you talk about not having enough time, just remember what Allah (swt) has stated about his creation called Time, and your purpose in life.

Community Round-up

Announcements

Accomplishments:

Sr Daisy Khan - Executive Director

ASMA Society, received the 2005 Auburn Seminary's Lives of Commitment Award at a glittering ceremony held at Waldorf Astoria hotel in Manhattan on June 9th 2005.

Ms Khan's award was given in recognition of her work in building bridges between Muslims and non-Muslims. She has also pioneered a program of mentoring young Muslim men and women who face the challenges of cultural assimilation in America.

ICLI community extends its congratulations to Ms Daisy Khan on this accomplishment and honor.

Farheen (daughter of board member Naim and Shamim Dam) and Ronan Cosgrove had Nikah ceremony on Sunday June 19th at the Rockefeller Center, Manhattan.

ICLI wishes the couple a very happy married life.

Dr Kaleem Mohammed Rizvon

was awarded the 2005 "Fellow of the Year Award" at the annual graduation ceremony of the Department of Medicine at Nassau University Medical Center. In 2004 Dr Rizvon won the "Teacher of the Year Award" at the same institution.

ICLI community extends it's congratulations to Dr Rizvon. Dr.

Arfa

Khan (ICLI board member) was presented "Teacher of The Year Award" by the Radiology Residents at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Systems in appreciation of her dedication, commitment to education and outstanding teaching abilities. She was also recognized by the department of medicine for her outstanding teaching contributions.

ICLI community extends it's congratulations to Dr Arfa Khan.

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