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Masjid Security Severely Lacking By Hena Zuberi

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ADAMS Breaks Ground for Major Expansion of Masjid Space | pg 5 Zoning Approved for New McLean Islamic Center | pg 5

Muslim Link Staff Reporter

Masajid usually have an open door policy and an acceptance of strangers, similar to the AME church in Charleston, South Carolina, where nine worshippers including a state senator were murdered last month.

Toy Drives Bring Eid Smiles to Area Children | pg 7 Muslimat Al Nisaa Founder Chosen for GEM Award | pg 8

There is an innate sense of security that comes from being in the house of Allah, however many masjid leaders have to rethink the security of their sanctuaries. With several masajid targeted in the DMV and a notable rise in anti-Muslim sentiment and incidents, masjid security is an issue of paramount importance.

speaking about a local DC Metro masjid. She believes that houses of worship overall have glaring oversights in the area of security.

“Three threats to a masjid in three months is unprecedented, esp. in such a short time,” says Zainab Chaudry, the Outreach Manager of CAIR-MD,

A lot of masjid leaders are reluctant to speak about this issue, says Chaudry. “I do understand concerns about negative publicity and want to highlight that the

Appeals Court: Govt May Have Lied to Jury and Judge, Orders Case Back to Judge Brinkema Source: jonathanturley.org - "Fourth Circuit Remands AlTimimi Case In Light of New Evidence" [August 4, 2015] This afternoon, the United States

struggles are not specific to Muslim community. This is the overall sense of concern at most houses of worship.” The Muslim Link reached out to several of the area Islamic Centers about their security but many didn’t want to engage >> SECURITY Pg 14

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit remanded the appeal of Ali Al-Timimi, the accused head of the so-called “Virginia Jihad” or “Virginia Paintball” case. The remand was based on evidence that was discovered by the defense after the appeal >> ALTIMIMI Pg 10

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ADAMS Breaks Ground for Major Expansion By Muslim Link Staff A 4500 sq ft masjid will crown the ADAMS property in Sterling, VA in the next phase of construction. ADAMS Main Center celebrated this with a groundbreaking ceremony at the annual Eid festival on July 26, 2015. The event had activities for the entire family including carnival rides, moon bounces, barbecue, cotton candy, food trucks, and much more. At noon, Imam Majid performed the groundbreaking ceremony.

This is the third phase of the master plan. to be integrated with existing facility and the extension will expand to another 25,409 sq ft A multipurpose community hall, 14 offices, classrooms and meeting rooms and a world class visiting center is planned for local, regional, national, and international interfaith, media, and government officials. According to an official statement, the priority at this time is to expand its main facility by adding a permanent masjid.

The existing building will be renovated and designated as the youth center. As previously reported in the Muslim Link, when ADAMS started the center's construction project, officials thought it would be best to first build the gymnasium and community center during Phase I. This way, the community members would be able to organize and hold festivals for the families. Second, the 1st parking lot was finished at the completion of Phase II. Now, the Phase III will include the expansion of 2nd parking lot and laying down the foundation of the center's

building with a main Musallah. The site plans are completed and all land development permits have been issued, and construction documents are being processed for permitting. ADAMS plans to start building as soon as 50 percent of the construction funds are secured. The total estimated construction cost is $6 million and currently ADAMS has $2 million at hand.

Zoning Approved for New McLean Islamic Center By Hena Zuberi

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no excessive noise, stated the landlord of the property, Khalid Akhter.

On July 30, 2015, Tysons Corner, Virginia, known for high-end shopping malls, corporate headquarters and mega churches, became the new permanent home to the McLean Islamic Center.

The current space is no longer able to meet the community’s needs. The center was convening for Taraweeh at a location on Spring Hill Rd during Ramadan. This space accommodates 300+ people and had ample parking.

Mohsin Alikhan, the President of McLean Islamic Center (MIC), informed the community that MIC settled the contract on the property at Jarrett Valley Drive with a payment of $2.6 million to the seller. A fundraising campaign started in April 2014 included the appeal to donate $13,000 for each prayer space. “[Congratulations] to all who participated monetary and nonmonetarily in this historical effort, which was accomplished in the short period of 15 months to establish the first masjid in Tysons Corner, VA,” he stated. He expressed gratefulness to Allah for this special gift. The 1.55-acre site was the former home of the Berea Church located on the very edge of Tyson's Corner, immediately off the exit ramp from Dulles International

Airport (IAD) Access Road (Route 267). This location will serve Muslims working and living in the area. Tysons is the 12th largest employment center in the United States. There are plans to bus worshippers in from corporate buildings for Jummah prayers via two 16-passenger vans shuttle service. The new center is also near the Tyson’s West Metro Station, at the crossing of Route 7 and the Dulles Toll Road. Renovations to the Jarrett Valley property

will include new flooring and carpeting as well as heating and air conditioning equipment. Bringing the building up to code will require fire suppression, landscaping and roof repairs. There are no plans to expand the building. Currently MIC leases a commercial space in downtown McLean for its vibrant community. The center has grown since its founding seven years ago. In the seven years that MIC was in that location, they conducted themselves with civility. There were zero complaints from neighbors and

The Board of Zoning Appeals of the Fairfax County (BZA) heard a lengthy appeal on June 10, 2015 at the Fairfax County Government Center. Jaguars and taxi cabs were parked in the visitor’s parking lot. The hallways of the courtly building had a steady stream of women in hijab, mothers with toddlers and the youth and elders of the McLean community. The hearing was attended by a large number of the congregation and supporters from as far away as New York City. Several interfaith partners joined in testifying in front of the zoning board, including Rabbi Jeffrey Saxe of Temple Rodef Shalom. MIC and the temple engage in several service projects throughout the year.

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Dar-us-Salaam Hifz School Graduate Wins Big at International Qur'an Competition By Muslim Link Staff Dar-us-Salaam Hifzh School Graduate Hamzah Elhabashy from Maryland placed second in the world. He was representing the United States at the 19th Dubai International Quran Competition. The 20-day competition was held at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the United Arab Emirates and attracted contestants from all over the world. The Dubai International Quran Competition is considered one of the most competitive and prestigious Quran competitions in the world. The First, Second and Third place winners are granted over $163,000 in combined prize money. It starts on the first of Ramadan and concludes with an awards ceremony on the 20th of the holy month.

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Hamzah competed on the first night of the memorizationcontest. The seven competitors reciting the Quran with him included Abdul Rahman Majeed Yaseen Al-Habeeb - Iraq, Abdoulazez Ahmad A Ghani - Qatar, Niyitunga Zaidi - Burundi, Soibahoudine Ahamada - Union Des Comores, Mohammed Fathie Abdulhalem Ja’afar - Philippines, and Simadeddine Hazyoun – The Netherlands. Saudi Arabia’s Faisal Mohammad Al Harthi was declared the overall first place winner of the 19th Dubai International Holy Quran Award. Hamzah competed nationally at a Quran competition in Chicago in order to win a chance to represent the United States at the 19th Dubai International Quran Competition. His teachers and community were following his progress eagerly from the United States, asking for duas from the American Muslim

community. “I used to memorize one to 1.5 pages every day, and it was so easy for me to learn the Quran.” He says that

memorizing the Quran has helped him in his secular studies as well “Studying has >> COMPETITION Pg 20

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Toy Drives Bring Eid Smiles to Area Children By Muslim Link Staff

marketing support from IRUSA. Many parents who want to share the Ramadan spirit of giving brought their children to the event. “Thank you for organizing this wonderful event! It was very well organized and a wonderful opportunity to teach the importance of giving to our son. Really appreciate it. Jazakallah!,” shared an attendee.

A great way to celebrate Eid ul Fitr for children was being apart of the 42 Islamic Relief USA Eid toy drives for refugee and low-income children around the country. Two toy drives took place in the DC Metro area, one in Sterling, VA and the other in Laurel, MD. On Saturday July 11, 2015 MyHope, a youth volunteer group held an Eid toy drive with Islamic Relief from 2-5 pm at the Islamic Community Center of Laurel (ICCL). Children were urged to bring in a new toy to wrap. Stations were set up for wrapping, card making, and getting the 325 wonderful gifts prepared for children in need in the local communities via Islamic Relief.

absolutely just the Ramadan barakah,” said the MyHope spokeswoman.

‪These went to help needy families in ‪Baltimore‬ with help of Imam Hassan Amin and Muslim Social Services Agency as well as families in ‪DC‬ who currently have children in the hospital for critical care. “What transpired today was

The other drive took place at the ADAMS Main Center on July 1st, 2015, where volunteers gathered to wrapped hundreds of presents. “Very well organized and the kids enjoyed doing their part smile emoticon your young volunteers were

great!!” noted Umber Ahmed. Each gift was tagged according to gender and age group. The IRUSA toy drive was started by long-time volunteer Laila Khan and her children four years ago. Since then, the Eid toy drive has been an IRUSA volunteer-driven effort with logistical and

Islamic Relief USA, a nonprofit charity providing humanitarian aid in more than three dozen countries, distributed gifts for children in need in the US to celebrate the Eid holiday. Over a dozen cities received new toys purchased and wrapped by generous staff and volunteers. Toys were gifted to vulnerable children in the greater DC area, New York, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, North Carolina and California. Each of the gifts is age and gender appropriate and distribution sites include houses of worship, homeless shelters and children’s wards in hospitals.

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A gem of a person, Asma Hanif of Muslimat Al Nisaa was recognized for her tireless volunteerism and service. She was one of the 30 finalists for this year’s DMV GEM Awards. A dinner was held June 10, 2015 in Greenbelt, MD, where the six winners were chosen from 30 finalists in the categories of Advancing and Leading the Profession, Clinical Nursing, Inpatient, Education and Mentorship, Home, Community and Ambulatory Care, Patient and Staff Management, and Volunteerism and Service. The GEM award is organized by Nurse.com, the website and magazine, which publishes award-winning news circulated regionally to a combined audience of more than 600,000 RNs.

Asma Hanif, an advanced nurse practitioner, has worked tirelessly in providing care for the homeless, refugees, trafficking victims and women who are victims of domestic violence for more than the past 30 years.

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As Ramadan came to end and the community was waiting for news about the sighting of the moon of Shawwal, the Manassas Muslim Association (MMA) in the 9500 block of Euclid Avenue celebrated completing one year in their new masjid. On July 17, 2015, a strange

noise was heard and the building started heated up. Worshippers at the MMA came out to see copper wiring from the AC unit cut and the coolant drained. A similar incident had taken place earlier in the week. Manassas police called after the first incident on Monday morning, were called again. Police officers found >> VANDALIZED Pg 21

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Asslamu Alaykum. Yes, it’s true. The Moroccan American Community Association (MACO) Masjid in Falls Church, Virginia is now operating out of a temporary place for some our programs. Our children and the community are overwhelmed with the sudden closing. Alhumdulillah, we found a new building to establish a new community center and Masjid. The cost of the building is $2 million dollars and MACO is in immediate need of $1 million as a down payment. This is an opportunity for SADAQA JARIAH. Please don't let this opportunity slip away from you, and any contribution will make a difference. You may donate by visiting the website www.macous.org and click on donate or by visiting any PNC Bank branch and making a deposit to: Moroccan American Community Center. Account # 5313730752. Please spread our appeal to other concerned Muslims. We have faith in Allah’s help and we have already collected $252,000 Allahu Akbar! Jazakumullahu Khairan. “He who builds a mosque for Allah, then Allah will build for him a similar house in Paradise.” -- Hadith in Sahih Al-Bukhari

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Eid at Children's Hospital

A Lonely Time for Families Tested with Terminal Children By Hena Zuberi

Muslim Link Staff Reporter As they wheeled her 6-month old daughter, Asiyah, into the intensive Care Unit of the Children’s National Hospital in Washington D.C., Aimee Yacouba, prayed. ALTIMIMI

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was filed. I am lead defense counsel for Dr. Al-Timimi and serve with co-counsel Thomas Huff and Allison Wood. We have long argued that the government has withheld evidence in the case. This case centers on allegations that Dr. Al-Timimi— a computational biologist employed in cancer research and a prominent Muslim scholar—made

comments at a dinner shortly after 9-11 that allegedly inspired certain men in attendance to go forward with a plan to travel to a camp in Pakistan run by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET), a group the United States would later designate as a terrorist organization. Under assorted theories of inchoate liability, Dr. AlTimimi was charged with and convicted of 10 felonies. In a result that the district court described as “very draconian,” sentencing, he received a mandatory lifetime prison sentence. I previously secured a remand of this

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Asiyah has infant botulism. Yacouba did not feed her honey but suspects dates from California, a small taste of which Asiyah had as she was being introduced to some solid foods. The symptoms are similar to other children’s illnesses and Yacouba was thankful that she got to the hospital in time. The chaplain, Rev Kathleen Ennis

greeted them and gave them a prayer rug with a yoga mat for the hard floor and pointed out the qiblah (direction to pray) to the family. She also shared the resources available to them through the

case after media reports disclosed the existence of secret surveillance programs conducted by the Government. From April 25, 2006 until May 21, 2014, Dr. Al-Timimi filed roughly two dozen motions seeking discovery of undisclosed evidence. Virtually all of these motions were denied. To establish such a basis, the defense sought evidence through NARA and other sources using the Freedom of Information Act and other means. After years of such attempts, the defense was able to obtain documents referring to earlier investigations involving Dr. Al-

Timimi and other figures, like Anwar Aulaqi.

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in this discussion. Masjid security should be approached the same way as the fire department approaches fire safety, it spends most of its time in fire prevention, says Imam Johari Abdul Malik, the Director of Outreach at Dar al Hijrah Islamic Center (DAH) in Falls Church, VA. Imam Johari says that to mitigate concerns about masjid security Islamic centers must spend time on outreach and engagement with the communities around them. He should know, as DAH has been a target of vandalism, threats, and incidents of provocation by mentally unstable guests and has proactively addressed the issue of safety. “I spoke to Imam Siraj [Wahhaj] after 9/11 and asked him, did you guys have problems at Masjid Taqwa and he said no, because our neighbors know us,” he says. Internally, DAH has a security team and with the help of a private contractor and law enforcement they have conducted thorough security assessments, from looking at where cameras are placed, to a technical review of the servers. Two years ago, DAH placed wrought iron fencing around the perimeter of the center. During Eid Salah and Ramadan Taraweeh, DAH hires police officers from Fairfax County for traffic and to provide a security presence. DAH staff maintains a close working relationship with their security team and local law enforcement. “I can send a text message to the precinct’s captain,” says Imam Johari. DAH has on occasion locked down the facility. “When we receive a phone [threat], we call Law Enforcement,” he says, “After the last incident, the captain came over himself and provided increased surveillance by leaving a policeman on the premises; the perpetrators don’t know when the police officers will show up at the masjid.” The captain was also an invited guest at the DAH iftars. Chaudry’s frustrations have been in convincing leaders to take the safety of security of the congregation seriously while navigating internal politics. CAIR is often viewed as aggressive in their approach towards security measures.

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August 7th - July 3rd, 2015 There is fine line between maintaining safety and blocking access. There is the danger of excessive paranoia and knee jerk responses that are not beneficial to the community, says Chaudry. “Each community [in the DC Metro] is so different. There are a variety of circumstances [and scenarios] that come into play,” she says. Depending on the situation and timing, the leadership should inform the congregation without unnecessarily alarming the community and families. “We can’t protect ourselves if we don’t know what is going on,” she says. She is also in touch with police departments in Maryland. “It is a long process to find out who is behind [the threat].” One challenge that communities should be aware of is swatting—the act of making hoax calls to 9-1-1 to draw a response from law enforcement, usually a SWAT team. It is considered an act of terrorism intended to put a community on edge. The goal is to frighten people by bringing in the SWAT team. Masajid need to empower themselves, and learn how to deal with these security challenges, says Chaudry. CAIR has seen such action in New Jersey and Maryland, where a threat was called in to a house of worship and it was evacuated and on lock down for an extended time. The individuals who engage in this activity use technology to make it appear that the emergency call is coming from the masjid's phone. It is a serious and expensive crime, and one that has potentially dangerous consequences. Chaudry, who has recently completed a FEMA certification, recommends that Islamic Centers and masajid have security assessments done through the local police departments. She is also reaching out to church, synagogue and masjid leadership to help them develop emergency plans. Some local institutes have taken security seriously. In College Park, MD, Dar us Salaam has installed an electronic card access gate and new shatter proof glass doors and windows at the Al Huda School. A call-in bell and security cameras have been standard security measures for over a decade. Emergency codes are posted in the office and a full time security employee sweeps the ground during the daytime.

DAH has an ongoing process for emergencies. There is an alert system, staff and teachers in the school are notified, the system notifies the parents and eventually if the threat level is high the wider masjid community is informed. Johari agrees that it’s a challenge maintaining the openness of the community and reducing risk. “If we are in a period there have been many threats or incident somewhere else, for example after the tragedy in Chattanooga we [did] step up our security presence including having uniformed security in place at the entrance of musallah,” say Imam Johari. “We may have a plain-clothes presence [during events], just someone watching over us while we pray,” shares Imam Johari. He recommends the pamphlet prepared by CAIR that provides steps for masajid. Imam Johari suggests that all masjid leaders should develop an emergency crisis plan, assess vulnerability of the institution and a security awareness program. The community should be aware, if there is threat, how high the threat level is, what protocols need to be followed, what should trigger an evacuation, and how to use outreach as threat prevention. After 9/11, neighbors made at perimeter around DAH at night. The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) is a resource that plays important role in supporting the building, sustainment, and delivery of five mission areas of Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery. DAH has resubmitted a grant application to the Homeland Security Grant Program for the current cycle. DAH was denied due to lack of adequate funding but has resubmitted their request . “We are hopeful that we will become awardees,” says Imam Johari. According to the Department of Homeland Security, ‘these grant programs fund a range of preparedness activities, including planning, organization, equipment purchase, training, exercises, and management, and administration’.

Silver Spring, hears about attacks at places of worship, the first thing on his mind is that his institution has to stand in solidarity with those who have encountered a hate crime. He helps put together a press release to let the community know that people of faith can rely on each other. He believes that this is important because of many of the issues places of worship face have the same roots—anti-immigration and/or racism. “There is a huge history of racism [against African-American] churches,” he notes. “After the Oak Creek Sikh Temple massacre, we joined with a few groups and visited the local gurdhwara,” says Sarwar. “First thing that goes through my mind, we have to stand in solidarity and then how do we make sure that we do the best job to secure our community.” The environment at the center has changed over the years. In the late nineties MCC used to be open, after 9/11, the property was demarcated gates were added. “We have progressed over the years. We don’t have an emergency preparedness plan. We have been thinking about that and we have to tackle this [in the near future].” MCC hires a private firm for a security presence during Ramadan. County police helps with traffic and make a sweep on the 27th night of Ramadan and on Eid day. MCC have never had real threats made against the masjid. “We have been very fortunate. We face other common security issues- after hours vandalism, trespassing teens from outside the community drinking and hanging out on the premises, but no vicious threats,” says Sarwar. “Our security system is fairly robust, [covers] the beginning to the back of the property,” shares Sarwar. The center has used it to curb thefts and once the recording was subpoenaed for a restraining order against an abusive father. Sarwar and the Imam of MCC have received training from Montgomery County, where they have received specific protocols from MoCo police officers.

Most importantly there is a need for a resilience or recovery program that restores the community, as incidents like hate crimes and vandalism brings a community down.

Much like the AME Church where there was a study-circle taking place, there is programming at MCC run by committee heads. These folks have to be trained, says Sarwar. It is on the agenda for future, that full time employees and lead volunteers

When Usman Sarwar, the Vice President of the Muslim Community Center in

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be trained to effectively respond to emergencies and help minimize loss of life. Chaudry suggests that community leaders should reach out to local law enforcement, set up a meeting with police and make connections and connecting with NGOs and other faith leaders to build and alliance. “There is strength in unity and standing together,” she says. “We make sure we meet as much as possible outside the community— with interfaith, law enforcement, state and local officials so they know who we are. We try to have the events at MCC so our officials and politicians know who we are. “It has helped – when I go to an interfaith event they will mention us. It is like a tree; people of other faiths advocate us and we reciprocate,” says Sarwar. “We try not to be insular, we are open and engaging, showing the world who we are. We pray a lot that Allah keeps us safe [from] whoever comes through the door. We try not to be paranoid. We don’t spend our time looking out for informants. Our clinic serves many people who come to the masjid.” Bottom line is, Sarwar says, serving people outside of the community has helped MCC build a resilient community. Can the masjid ever be adequately prepared? Chaudry emphasizes that a masjid is supposed to be a place of peace. “We don’t infringe on that and don’t want them to become exclusive; we do want to make sure that they are safe.” Masjid leaders can reach out to Zainab Chaudry to schedule a community safety workshop. CAIR also has a community safety kit that can be customized. (202) 488-8787 Ten Safety Guidelines for an Islamic Center: 1. Form a Security Committee and appoint responsible members of the Board / community as members with responsibility and authority to oversee the premises. 2. Form an emergency response plan / contingency plan for different events

– fire, tornado, active shooting, bomb threats, etc. 3. Do regular inspections of the safety exits ensuring they are not blocked, fire extinguishers are full and serviceable, and alarm system on/off and access panels are accessible. 4. Train personnel in how to set off an alarm or turn off an alarm. 5. Have security personnel do regular walkthroughs of the inside and outside perimeter of the masjid before large gatherings looking for suspicious activity

or unidentified packages lying around, etc. 6. Establish procedures for conducting walkthroughs inside and outside the Masjid as events are taking place and monitor for suspicious activity, etc. 7. Conduct pratice safety drills once a year with women and children involved (Jumuah or weekend school event). 8. Adults should monitor the children playing outside (no unsupervised activity). 9. Children / teens generally should not be outside the masjid after dark. Note that

many cities have curfew hours for teens and children (~10 pm or later). 10. Establish masjid shutdown procedures with responsible and authorized people who can tell people to leave as needed. Identify evacuation and gathering points outside the masjid where people will gather for headcount, etc. if an evacuation does need to take place. Adapted from suggestions by Anees Thaj

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an authentic manner,” says Rev. Ennis. The resources are available but many Muslims are hesitant to ask, they assume that it is just for Christians, says Yacouba. Yacouba could not find Muslim support group— needing the camaraderie of someone who has been there. “It would be beneficial to know if there community grief groups and licensed therapists whose background is Muslim that we can refer to our patients and their families,” says Rev. Ennis. She would love help in curating a list of Muslim grief or support groups, collect donations of Islamic nasheeds that children can listen to in their room, approve gift baskets or decorations for the families that contain small items that can make their stay at the hospital easier. If a family needs shariah questions answers or needs a fatwa, they may ask the Chaplain to set up a meeting with an imam. The challenge is that many imams cannot visit especially during holy days and many

Meet the Turkish couple who spent their wedding day feeding 4,000 Syrian refugees By Raziye Akkoc, The Telegraph UK,

The couple who tied the knot in the Turkish province of Kilis in the Syrian border and invited 4,000 Syrian refugees to celebrate with them A Turkish bride and groom decided to share their joy on their wedding day by inviting 4,000 Syrian refugees to eat with them and celebrate in the southern Turkish

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do not offer counseling. The chaplains at Veterans Hospital on the same block often the first one the Office of interfaith Pastoral and Spiritual care call- if he is away, they move down the list. Often it is the children who are asking difficult questions and religious scholars can help answer those questions. “We also train our staff on cultural sensitivity,” she says. Many staff members are eager to give hugs as is customary in the US or make eye contact, which may not be culturally or religiously appropriate. Dora Black, honorary consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist writes in the British Medical Journal that mothers have reported a greater degree of difficulty with the problems of helplessness, loss of confidence in the ability to be a good parent, financial difficulties, being avoided by others, growing apart from their spouse, and fear of being unable to cope if the child should die than have fathers, who reported significantly greater difficulty with two problems—feeling left out of the ill child’s life and being worried that their spouse was too preoccupied with the dead child.

city of Kilis. Fethullah Üzümcüoğlu and Esra Polat, who got married in the province which is near the Syrian border last week, invited some of those refugees who have fled the country since the civil war which began four years ago. Turkey has welcomed nearly two million Syrian refugees and in Kilis, there are 4,000 refugees that Kimse Yok Mu (Is Anybody There?), a Turkish charity which provides help to millions across the world, is responsible for providing food to.

“I definitely feel that there is a need for spiritual mental health counselors. Muslim spiritual counseling is really important. There are so many issues when a child is terminally ill. You become like in segments—what's important, what’s not. you start to question everything,” says Yacouba. If you know someone with a child at the hospital, there are many ways that you can help: Yacouba’s community was providing hot home cooked meals for them. “What made a difference for us [was] our masjid sister were cooking for us. [May husband] would bring a hot meal to the hospital as you don’t have a lot of food options. Little care packages- you don’t have things that you have at home like toothpaste,” she said. Any offer of help is welcomed, said the chaplain, as long as the family approves and needs it. Please pray for the ill and terminally ill children and their families in our area. If you’d like to schedule an event to visit children at the hospital please visit http://childrensnational.org/giving/getinvolved/volunteer#tab-4

"We thought that on such a happy day, we would share the wedding party with our Syrian brothers and sisters. We thought this was best done with Kimse Yok Mu who could provide a truck. God willing, this will lead to others doing the same and giving food to our Syrian brothers and sisters. For us, it was an interesting wedding dinner." The father also said he was glad that the couple began a new life "with such a selfless action". Wedding guests shared food using trucks and those providing meals included the bride and groom themselves.

In total, there are four million Syrian refugees who had fled the country in what the UN described as the worst crisis of its kind in a generation. Almost eight million people are displaced within the country, the UN said last month.

Hatice Avci, a spokesman for Kimse Yok Mu, told i100.co.uk that on Thursday, the couple pooled the money they had received from their families to host a party with the refugees who live in and around the city.

The idea for sharing their special day with those less fortunate was that of the groom's father, Ali Üzümcüoğlu. He told Serhat Kilis newspaper that he hoped others would do the same and share their wedding celebrations with their Syrian brothers and sisters.

Kimse Yok Mu is affiliated with the Gülen movement, also known as the Hizmet (Service) movement, which is inspired by the teachings of Fethullah Gülen, a Turkish Islamic preacher in self-imposed exile in Pennsylvania.

• Children with life threatening illness often know that they are dying but seldom have the opportunity to talk about it • Children are usually less upset when they are cared for at home than in hospital and their long term outcome is better; children’s hospices can provide specialist and respite care if it is needed • Both parents and siblings are at risk for psychological disturbance when a child is dying; surviving children may need information, explanation and support • W h e n d e a t h o c c u r s siblings and parents may be encouraged to view the body and attend the funeral • Professionals benefit from training in communicating with parents and children faced with the death of a child

The bride, Mrs Polat, told i100 what a wonderful experience it was and how happy she was to share the meal with those in need. "I was shocked when Fethullah first told me about the idea but afterwards I was won over by it. It was such a wonderful experience. I’m happy that we had the opportunity to share our wedding meal with the people who are in real need," she said. According to local media, local singer Reşit Muhtar also helped out and provided food to the special guests. The groom, Mr Üzümcüoğlu, said it was a great feeling to make others happy. "Seeing the happiness in the eyes of the Syrian refugee children is just priceless. We started our journey to happiness with making others happy and that’s a great feeling," he said. And his father just might have got his wish. His son said that his friends were so inspired, they hoped to do the same during their wedding celebrations.

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The Home Owners Association of the Carrington development and neighbors had come out in large numbers to present their concerns with traffic issues and parking. Currently there are 50 parking spaces on the Jarrett valley property. An additional 42 parking spaces will be added in Phase two of the MIC plan for the property. Tahir Butt and Shahid Khan, residents of Carrington Homes, a neighborhood near the new property, were excited about the masjid moving so close to home. Mehrunissa,of Sterling, VA, made dua in the audience at the hearing. She attends Dr Alvi’s Quran classes at MIC every Friday night. She watched as the MIC committed to avoid parking in the neighborhood in an extremely detailed parking management plan presented to the BZA, which included the appointment of a parking coordinator who would be available to the HOA to address complaints immediately. The attorney representing the Islamic Center also shared that MIC would not hold food service at the center during Ramadan.

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MIC commissioned a team of professionals to complete the process including AIC, Inc. (Architects) Professional Design Group, Inc. (Civil Engineers), MCV associates (Transportation Engineers) and the Zoning attorneys at Walsh, Colucci, Lubeley & Walsh, PC, who represented them at the hearing. The Board of Zoning Appeals of the Fairfax County approved with a unanimous vote the establishment of the center. This news came as a pleasant surprise after 15 months of planning. “We are thankful for your patience and support during the process. A number of difficulties were overcome by Allah's grace,” stated Alikhan. A $475,000 Qardh-e-Hasana (loan without interest) is outstanding, that the community is hoping to pay off as soon as possible. The exact date for the first salah at the new masjid is yet to be announced. A number of steps including county requirements need to be completed before MIC can formally start operations in September 2015. [UPDATE: The community has settled and purchased the property, alhumdulillah -- 8/5/2015]

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become easier with the Quran,” he said to Emirates Today, adding that his parents used to support and encourage him. The contest was established in order to encourage young Muslims to memorize and understand the Holy Quran, and

to spread the Quranic values of peace and love. Ibrahim Bu Melha, who is the Adviser to the Ruler of Dubai for Cultural and Humanitarian Affairs and the organizer of the event, told the Khaleej Times that competition has launched a new branch for female Quran memorizers in pursuance of the directives of Shaikh Mohammed, the ruler of Dubai. “We would like to to congratulate Hamzah

his parents, teachers and the community on this great news! MashAllah,” said principal Haroon Baqai of Dar us Salaam Hifzh School in a circular to the community. We will have an in depth interview with Hamzah in the next issue of the Muslim Link.

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(Saturday and Sunday) two of the three air conditioning units were damaged. A technician in the congregation got the AC units up and running, saving the one year old masjid some much needed funds. Installing the cameras which they bought 6 months ago but didnt install and new lights will cost up to $20,000. Baig hopes some of the tech savvy and handy members of the community will take care of the installation. The masjid runs on donations. As news from Chattanooga, TN made waves and the man responsible for the murder of four marines at a military site was identified as a Muslim,, the members of MMA faced what they believe is backlash. “We live in strange times. Someone is trying to send us a message,” says Baig. He struggles with the thought that his community is paying for the crime of a troubled man hundreds of miles away. “There are 40-50 children who come to study the Quran here after school. It is a big concern for us,” says Baig, speaking on behalf of the board members responsible for the MMA. The local news stations covered the story and Baig’s non Muslim neighbors sent him a card with a basket of candy, shocked that something like this had happened in their area. He says that we can not let five bad apples define humanity otherwise we put an end to humanity. “One of the reasons we didn't install cameras is because we didn't believe a violent crime could happen in our community. I have lived here for 15 years,” says Muneer Baig President of Manassas Muslim Association. The Manassas Police Department offers a free security assessment, which MMA has made use of. They pointed out several other things that

Are you looking to assist one of the longest running Islamic education programs in the DC metro region? Interested in fine-tuning professional skills and positively impact the spiritual health of our community? Want to join a team of exciting, vibrant and dedicated colleagues to make an impact our next generation of Muslims? If so, then apply! MCC is currently filling open positions in our Saturday School and Sunday School programs for the upcoming 2015-16 school year. The schools operate from September through June. Our program has gained national acclaim and operates from 10am to 1:45pm on each respective day. Staff meetings usually are held 15 minutes prior to school start and 30 minutes after school. Below are the positions we are hiring for: QURAN TEACHER POSITION The Quran curriculum is identical on both Saturday and Sunday with classes taught weekly from 10-11:20am on either day. Positions are paid members of our staff. The ideal Quran teacher will have: Certification to teach the Qaaida and advanced tajweed, and a strong commitment to timeliness • Experience teaching in an Islamic school or weekend school setting • Ability to plan and attend to administrative responsibilities outside of the classroom • Ability to manage the instruction of a classroom of 15-20 students QURAN TEACHER ASSISTANT POSITION TA’s work as volunteers with the program. This is a great opportunity to learn teaching principles from qualified teachers, and obtain training to eventually graduate into a teaching position. The ideal candidate will have: • • •

Sound knowledge of the Qaaida and advanced tajweed, and a strong commitment to timeliness Some experience teaching or as a student in an Islamic school or weekend school setting Ability to assist in the instruction of a classroom of 15-20 students

ISLAMIC STUDIES TEACHER POSITION The curriculum is identical in both the Saturday and Sunday School with classes taught weekly from 12 Noon1:30pm on either day. Students and staff are required to attend salaatul dhuhr; students are dismissed at approximately 1:45pm. Positions are paid members of our staff. The ideal Islamic Studies teacher will have: • • • •

Sound knowledge of Islamic principles, practices, and a strong commitment to timeliness Experience teaching in an Islamic school or weekend school setting Ability to plan and attend to administrative responsibilities outside of the classroom Ability to manage the instruction of a classroom of 15-20 students

ISLAMIC STUDIES TEACHER ASSISTANTS TA’s work as volunteers with the program. This is a great opportunity to learn teaching principles from qualified teachers, and obtain training to eventually graduate into a teaching position. The ideal candidate will have: • • •

Sound knowledge of Islamic principles, practices, and a strong commitment to timeliness Some experience teaching or as a student in an Islamic school or weekend school setting Ability to assist in the instruction of a classroom of 15-20 students

Officials say the masjid has been targeted in the past "by people driving by and shouting slurs like 'go back home.'"

incidents nationwide, we believe it is essential that law enforcement authorities investigate a possible bias motive for this vandalism," said CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper in a statement.

CAIR has asked for an investigation. "Because of the effort required to sever the air conditioning lines, the history of previous incidents targeting the mosque and the rise in anti-Muslim

When asked if the administration would be reviewing the masjid’s open door policy, he said that “we have to make it open”. “People come to the masjid to unwind, it is a sanctuary to

need to be addressed,, says Baig.

connect with a Supreme Power,” says Baig. The masjid has not held an open house as yet and this has now become a priority. The masjid will pray , install cameras and move on. “Most places that were attacked had cameras, they won't stop them. The only way out of this is helping each other and understanding each other—and lots of prayer ,” he says.

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AIPAC Taking All But 3 Freshmen Congresspeople to Israel in Effort to Sabotage Iran deal By Ben Norton

August 04, 2015 "Information Clearing House" - "Mondoweiss" - The American Israel Education Foundation (AIEF), the educational wing of hardline right-wing proIsrael lobbying organization the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), is taking all but three freshmen US lawmakers on a tour of Israel, in hopes of turning them against the Iran nuclear deal. Over 50 US congresspeople will meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu in Israel in August. Two separate trips are being organized along partisan lines— one for Democrats, and another for Republicans. The Democrat trip begins on August 3, and will be led by House Minority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland). The Republican trip begins on August 8, and will be led by House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-California).

trip to Iran to get a more balanced picture.” McCracken said they personally called the offices of representatives who are going on the trip, encouraging them to support the deal. Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CODEPINK and a longtime Palestinian human rights advocate, said the “Congressional recess is a time for elected representatives to be home in their districts, reaching out to their constituents, not taking propaganda trips to Israel on AIPAC’s dime.” CODEPINK compiled a list of all of the freshmen representatives going to Israel, and provided The Intercept with a copy of it, which is embedded below. Just three freshmen lawmakers are not going on the trips, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-Michigan), Don Beyer (D-Virginia), and Norma Torres (D-California).

Congress has 60 days to review the Iran deal. AIEF/AIPAC is hoping to persuade US congresspeople Human rights and anti-war group to undermine and vote against CODEPINK, which has been the deal, although Obama has advocating on behalf of the Iran vowed to veto any attempt by nuclear deal—which will prevent community—has been closely of Bibi Netanyahu,” remarked the legislature to do so. Congress Iran from developing nuclear monitoring the planned trips. CODEPINK National Coordinator would need a two-thirds majority weapons in return for lifting US Alli McCracken. “With war and in order to override the president’s sanctions on the country, and which “AIPAC trips to Israel are designed peace in the balance, perhaps the veto. is supported by the overwhelming to give congresspeople a oneCongresspeople should take a side majority of the international sided view of the region, the view ....

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If a person had a stream outside his door and he bathed in it five times a day, do you think he would have any filth left on him?” The people said, “No filth would remain on him whatsoever.” The Prophet (peace be upon him) then said, “That is like the fi ve daily prayers: Allah wipes away the sins by them.” ---Hadith in Sahih al Bukhari and Muslim

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'Oldest' Koran fragments found in Birmingham University By Sean Coughlan BBC, July 22, 2015 What may be the world's oldest fragments of the Koran have been found by the University of Birmingham. Radiocarbon dating found the manuscript to be at least 1,370 years old, making it among the earliest in existence. The pages of the Muslim holy text had remained unrecognised in the university library for almost a century.

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The British Library's expert on such manuscripts, Dr Muhammad Isa Waley, said this "exciting discovery" would make Muslims "rejoice". The manuscript had been kept with a collection of other Middle Eastern books and documents, without being identified as one of the oldest fragments of the Koran in the world.

Muhammad preach "Finding out we had one of the oldest fragments of the Koran in the whole world has been fantastically exciting." The tests, carried out by the Oxford University Radiocarbon Accelerator Unit, showed that the fragments, written on sheep or goat skin, were among the very oldest surviving texts of the Koran.

Oldest texts When a PhD researcher, Alba Fedeli, looked more closely at these pages it was decided to carry out a radiocarbon dating test and the results were "startling".

These tests provide a range of dates, showing that, with a probability of more than 95%, the parchment was from between 568 and 645.

The university's director of special collections, Susan Worrall, said researchers had not expected "in our wildest dreams" that it would be so old.

"They could well take us back to within a few years of the actual founding of Islam," said David Thomas, the university's professor of Christianity and Islam.

Prof Thomas says the writer of this manuscript could have heard the Prophet

"According to Muslim tradition, the Prophet Muhammad received the

revelations that form the Koran, the scripture of Islam, between the years 610 and 632, the year of his death." Prof Thomas says the dating of the Birmingham folios would mean it was quite possible that the person who had written them would have been alive at the time of the Prophet Muhammad. "The person who actually wrote it could well have known the Prophet Muhammad. He would have seen him probably, he would maybe have heard him preach. He may have known him personally - and that really is quite a thought to conjure with," he says. First-hand witness Prof Thomas says that some of the passages of the Koran were written down >> continued on next page

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But the latest possible date of the Birmingham discovery 645 - would put it among the very oldest. 'Precious survivor'

He says that "the parts of the Koran that are written on this parchment can, with a degree of confidence, be dated to less than two decades after Muhammad's death". "These portions must have been in a form that is very close to the form of the Koran read today, supporting the view that the text has undergone little or no alteration and that it can be dated to a point very close to the time it was believed to be revealed." The manuscript, written in "Hijazi script", an early form of written Arabic, becomes one of the oldest known fragments of the Koran. Because radiocarbon dating creates a range of possible ages, there is a handful of other manuscripts in public and private collections which overlap. So this makes it impossible to say that any is definitively the oldest.

Dr Waley, curator for such manuscripts at the British Library, said "these two folios, in a beautiful and surprisingly legible Hijazi hand, almost certainly date from the time of the first three caliphs".

"The Muslim community was not wealthy enough to stockpile animal skins for decades, and to produce a complete Mushaf, or copy, of the Holy Koran required a great many of them." Dr Waley suggests that the manuscript found by Birmingham is a "precious survivor" of a copy from that era or could be even earlier.

Prof Thomas says the dating of the Birmingham folios would mean it was quite possible that the person who had written them would have been alive at the time of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). The first three caliphs were leaders in the Muslim community between about 632 and 656. Dr Waley says that under the third caliph, Uthman ibn Affan, copies of the "definitive edition" were distributed.

"In any case, this - along with the sheer beauty of the content and the surprisingly clear Hijazi script - is news to rejoice Muslim hearts." The manuscript is part of the Mingana Collection of more than 3,000 Middle Eastern documents gathered in the

1920s by Alphonse Mingana, a Chaldean priest born near Mosul in modern-day Iraq. He was sponsored to take collecting trips to the Middle East by Edward Cadbury, who was part of the chocolatemaking dynasty. The local Muslim community has already expressed its delight at the discovery in their city and the university says the manuscript will be put on public display. "When I saw these pages I was very moved. There were tears of joy and emotion in my eyes. And I'm sure people from all over the UK will come to Birmingham to have a glimpse of these pages," said Muhammad Afzal, chairman of Birmingham Central Mosque. The university says the Koran fragments will go on display in the Barber Institute in Birmingham in October. Prof Thomas says it will show people in Birmingham that they have a "treasure that is second to none".

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To Allah We Belong, and to Him is Our Return “Everyone is going to taste death, and We shall make a trial of you with evil and good, and to Us you will be returned.” (Surah Al-Anbiya:35)” 07-13-2015 It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of the Mother of Brother Ifikhar Malik and also the aunt of Brother Shahid Malik. Janaaza Prayer was July 13, 2015 in Laurel, Maryland. May Allah forgive her sins, have mercy on her, and grant her Jannah. May He also grant the family patience during this time. Ameen. (Source: ICCL) 07-15-2015 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Br. (Capt.) Hakeem Muhammad. The Salat ul Janaza was on July 16, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. We ask Allah (SWT) to shower him with His mercy, compassion and forgiveness, grant him the highest ranks in paradise and give his family support and patience during this difficult time. (Source: ISB) 07-20-2015 We are grieved to announce the passing of our dear brother, Kamel Karouni, beloved brother of Sr. Raja Karouni. Janaza prayer for Br. Kamel was on July 21, 2015 in Silver Spring, Maryland. We ask Allah SWT to shower His Mercy on brother Kamel and his family, to forgive him and open the gates of Jannah to him and send peace to the Karouni family in their time of loss. (Source: MCC) 07-24-2015 It is with great sadness we announce the passing away of Dr. Ali ElMakarem, the father of Sr. Abeer Abou ElMakarem and father in law of Br. Maged Sharaf. May Allah SWT have mercy on him and bless him with the highest level of paradise and grant his family patience. (Source: ICM) 07-25-2015 The Prince George's Muslim Association extends sincere condolences to the family of Brother Mohammed Salim Ansari, father or Rizwan Ansari, who has passed away. The Janazah Salat for Brother Mohammed Salim Ansari was on July 26, 2015 in Lanham, Maryland. May Allah SWT admit him to Jannatul Firdaus, and may HE grant the family patience and ease. (Source: PGMA) 07-30-2015 The sister of Br. Magdi, Chairman of ISG, has passed away. May Allah SWT may accept her into the highest level of Jannah. Ameen. (Source: ISG)

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08-02-2015 It is with great sadness we announce, that Br. Malik Ilamuddin Awan has passed away. Janazah prayer was on August 3, 2015 in Sterling, Virginia. May Allah (swt) forgive all his sins, widen his grave, shower HIS mercy upon him, open the doors of Jannah and grant him the highest place in Jennah. May Allah give them sabr (patience) to bear the loss. Aameen. (Source: E. Baig) 08-03-2015 It is with great sadness we announce that Br. Malik Rabani father of Hasan Rabahi, father in-law of Nausheen Rabani and beloved grandfather of Ahmad, Kaamila and Bilal Rabani, has passed away. Janazah prayer was on August 3, 2015 in Sterling, Virginia. May Allah (swt) forgive all his sins, widen his grave, shower HIS mercy upon him, open the doors of Jannah and grant him the highest place in Jennah. May Allah give them sabr in this difficult time, protect us all and only call us back when He is most pleased with us. Aameen. (Source: E. Baig) 08-03-2015 It is with great sadness we announce, that Br. Khurshid Abbasi, beloved father of our very dedicated ADAMS volunteer Sr. Saadia Abbasi and Sr. Saima Abbasi and also beloved uncle (Taya) of ADAMS Ashburn Committee members Br. Ahsen Abbasi and Sr. Sarwat Abbasi has passed away. The Janazah prayer was on August 3, 2015 in Manassas, Virginia. May Allah (swt) forgive all his sins, widen his grave, shower HIS mercy upon him, open the doors of Jannah and grant him the highest place in Jennah. May Allah give his family sabr in this difficult time, protect us all and only call us back when He is most pleased with us. Aameen. (Source: E. Baig) 08-03-2015 A dear member of our ADAMS Greater Gainesville community, Mr. Khalid Hussain, has passed away. Salatul-Janazah was on August 4, 2015 in Sterling, Virginia. May Allah (SWT) forgive all of his sins and grant him the highest place in Jannat al-Firdous. May Allah (SWT) give sabr and strength to Br. Hussain's family to bear this great loss. Aameen. (Source: A. Ahmed)

Upcoming Events In Your Area 3rd Annual Community Cookout Sunday, August 09 2015, 12:00pm - 5:00pm Save the Date- Prince George's County Muslim Council 3rd Annual Community Cookout. Enjoy: Fellowship, Food, Political Awareness, Salah, Games. If you are interested in vending or more information, contact us at info@pgcmc. org or visit www.pgcmc.org Location: Watkins Park, 301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Malboro 20720 3rd Annual Muslim Food Festival Saturday, August 15 2015, 12:00pm - 9:00pm Come and Taste some of the Area's finest and most delicious halal food. Grand Bazaar, Kids Zone, Games and Festivities for the entire family. $5 Admission per person, purchase tickets at muslimfoodfest.com $7 Admission onsite. Free admission for children under the age of 5. Location: 6631 Johnnycake Rd, Baltimore, MD 21244 Contact: muslimfoodfest.com 52nd Annual ISNA Convention Friday, September 04 2015 ISNA Convention - Chicago - Stories of Resilience: Strengthening the American Muslim Narrative. September 4-7, 2015. Early Bird Deadline: June 30th (Late fees will apply thereafter). Adults: $97, Couples $187, College Students/ MSA $85, Group of 5+ $80 per person, Children's Program $47 per child, Babysitting $77 per child, CSRL Banquet $200 per ticket. Registration inquires: 317-838-8129, convention@isna.net. Bazaar and Sponsorships: 317838-8131, akhan@isna.net Location: Donald E Stephens Convention Center, 9291 Bryn Mawr Ave, Rosemont, IL 60018 Contact: Register now at ISNA.NET Muslim Family Day at Six Flags Saturday, September 19 2015, 11:00am - 7:00pm The Islamic Circle of North America presents Muslim Family Day. 60,000 people from 40 states expected at Six Flags Theme Parks nationwide. Entire Park is Reserved. Tickets: $30 pre sale, $35 at the door. Kids 2 and under enter FREE. Season Pass holders pay $10 at the gate. Discounted Family Packs are available on our website, www.MuslimFamilyDay.com. For sponsorships or to get a booth at the event, email: info@muslimfamilyday.com Location: Six Flags America, 13710 Central Avenue, Bowie/Mitchellville, MD 20721 Contact: www.MuslimFamilyDay.com, 1-866-DIAL-MFD

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Being True to Islam, Despite the Supreme Court By Imam Mikaeel Smith Since the United States Supreme Court decision to allow homosexual marriages in all 50 states in America, the American Muslim community has been forced to reanalyze what it means to be an American Muslim, and specifically what American Muslims should think about such legislation. American Muslims have been forced to question (once again) how one balances living in any country that sometimes legislates against one's core principles. Social media has been flooded with articles, posts and long discussions, as Muslims both young and old struggle try to understand where they should stand during this epic moment. A recent open letter written by two Muslims (a writer, Reza Aslan, and a comedian, Hasan Minhaj) stated that it is hypocritical to fight for the civil rights of one marginalized group and not the civil rights of another group. What the writers fail to address is that one first has to be true to his or herself before they can be true to the society that they live in. They also fail to realize that Muslim civic engagement is based on not the current relative definition of what is or isn't morally right but rather the Muslim engages based on a revealed ultimate moral code, which is static. If a Muslim stands up for the propagation of what she considers immoral actions, she is untrue to herself and an adversity to her society and religion. I find it extremely disturbing that being true to what one believes can be called hypocrisy, when in reality it is the exact opposite. This decision has effectively deemed homosexual relationships as morally right, in other words “good”. But what about the millions of Americans who the day before the decision was passed felt that this action was vile and detestable. What should they do if they wish to be good Americans? Well, if they truly believe homosexuality to be immoral, then their capitulation is tantamount to giving up a struggle for the well being of American society.

The majority of the confusion regarding this legislation is about how a Muslim should interact with an individual or society that engages in such actions; and secondly, is it right for a Muslim to support such legislation. Among Muslims there have been some who have expressed happiness over the legislation. In my understanding, this is completely wrong and unacceptable for someone who believes the action to be immoral. When the Qur'an and Prophetic tradition speak so adamantly and clearly regarding an evil and perversion of an action, on what basis can a Muslim express happiness over its propagation? A cursory study of the Qur'an would show us that a Muslim is taught to struggle to become the means for the removal of evil. If this is not possible than he should at least dislike the evil. The evil is understood to be like that of a tumor, which has infected a person or even a society. The objective of doctors' efforts is the removal of cancer out of love and compassion for the patient. Unity is also a byproduct of morally based political engagement in that all the doctors will join hands regardless race, religion or social class to get rid of the tumor. There are two tendencies which have added to the confusion. Some of the doctors have begun to hate the person due to the stubbornness of the tumor. This leads some to defend the evil in an attempt to stand by the person. While other doctors have begun to forget that the tumor should not be there in the first place. The Islamic moral code is not relative. In fact true morality can never be relative rather it is absolute. As Peter Kreeft states in Ecumenical Jihad, “Otherwise, such a moral relativism is an infallible prescription for social chaos.” This exact idea is also found in the Qur'an, where Allah states, “Had there been any God other than He, the Heavens and Earth would be in chaos”. The “chaos” that we see today

is called moral relativism which will be discussed later. Our Islamic moral code commands us to stand and fight for all human beings, but we are also commanded to stand against all dehumanizing deeds. Essential to understanding the Islamic moral system, I have outlined some facts or truths about morality: 1. Morality is necessary for a society to survive. The alternative is chaos 2. Morality is not Sectarian. It is both universally know and universally binding 3. Morality is natural or based on human nature. Also know as These laws are intrinsic to human nature just as laws of physics are to nature of matter 4. Morality liberates. It is a set of directions for the purpose of making our human nature flourish 5. Morality takes effort. This is know a Jihad, or a fighting against forces of evil in all of us 6. Morality gives meaning and purpose to life 7. Morality is reasonable. It is not blind but intelligent. It perceives the difference between good and bad actions and lifestyles. It “discriminates” not between good or bad people but good or bad actions and lifestyles.[1] Point number 7 above points out perhaps the most essential aspect of Islamic morality. That is does discriminate. But this “discrimination” is not between good and bad people but good and bad actions. When living in America, or any other nonIslamic country for that matter, a Muslim is allowed by the Shariah (the moral, ethical, social and political codes of conduct for Muslims at an individual and collective level) to fore-go or ignore some of the aspects of the Shariah. For example, the penal law and some aspects of civil law are not to be implemented. However, this

does not mean that a Muslim should lose sight of what his or her belief deems to be ideal — as per the Qur'an and Prophetic teachings of Muhammad. It has become a rather trendy method for many Muslim activists to dismiss or even demonize some aspects of the Prophetic teachings in order to defend Islam. The question begs to be asked, “What Islam are you defending?” This method of defending Islam has led to widespread confusion among Muslims as to what is a part of religion and what is cultural. As Muslims, we are not obliged nor allowed to force people upon Shariah. However, we are also not allowed to forget what Islam holds to be ideal. Muslims should thus understand that their moral engagement in the American political scene is essential to the well-being of America. Their engagement will only contribute to the betterment of the society when they engage with their universal code of morality, their list of unchanging rights and wrongs. Without this moral law Muslims are no longer a part of the solution, but rather part of the chaos. From this, it should be clear that the Quranic delineation of rights and wrongs outlines the ultimate rights and wrongs. Actions that always were and always will be right or wrong. It is this morality that give meaning to life and society and this morality that liberates man while unifying him with others. It will not judge man but must judge the actions and lifestyles of man. In my understanding, both American values and Islamic values merge on the elevation and honoring of those who are true to what they believe —both in speech and action. Allah knows best. Imam Mikaeel Smith is the Resident Scholar of the Islamic Society of Annapolis and Makkah Learning Center [1] Ecumenical Jihad; Kreeft page 75

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PRESENTING OUR 2015/1436 RAMADAN SUPERHEROES! Although young children are not required to fast in Ramadan, parents who are striving to raise strong young men and women who are connected to Allah and Islam encourage their children to fast along with the rest of the family, as much as they are capable. Children who do fast some or all of Ramadan should understand that they accomplished a great feat, appreciated by Allah and the rest of the community. The Muslim Link is honored to recognize these young Muslim children each year. May Allah keep them on the right path throughout their lives, and make each of them Super Heroes for this beautiful relgiion of ours. -- TML

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NORTHERN VIRGINIA

--------------------------------------------------------------------------All Muslim Brothers Association 3900 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302 Tel: 703-647-0515 Jumma Prayer Only - 1:15 P.m --------------------------------------------------------------------------ICNA VA Center: 2913 Woodlawn Trail, Alexandria, VA 22306. Tel: 703-660-1255 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Idara Dawat-o-irshad: 4803 VAlley St, Alexandria, VA 22312 Tel: 703-256-8622 | ww.irshad.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Mustafa Center: 6844 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA 22003 Tel: 703-658-7134 www.mustafacenter.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Baitul Mukarram: 2116 S Nelson St., Arlington, VA, 22204, Tel: 703-778-1550 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Zakaria Masjid 26243 Gum Spring Road, Chantilly, VA 20152, USA

Tel: 571-969-2123|www.ziacademy.org

--------------------------------------------------------------------------Badr Community Center Of Dumfries: 17794 Main Street, Dumfries, VA 22026 Tel: 703-554-7983 www.bccd.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Dar Ul-ghuraba (Masjid Ur Rahmah): 155 Baker St., Emporia, VA 23487 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Dar Al Hijrah: 3159 Rowe St., Falls Church, VA 22044, Tel: 703-536-1030 | www.hijrah.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Moroccan American community Organization Center 5613 Lessaburg Pike,#1 Falls Church,Va 22041 Info@macous.org | www.macous.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Center Of Northern VA Trust (Icnvt): 4420 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax, VA, 22030 Tel: 703-591-0999 www.icnvt.org | E-mail: Info@icnvt.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Dar Al-noor (Muslim Assoc. Of VA): 5404 Hoadly Rd., Manassas, VA 20112, Tel: 703-580-0808 Fax: 703-221-8513 www.daralnoor.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Manassas Mosque: 12950 Center Entrance Ct, Manassas, VA Tel: 703-257-5537 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Center Of Virginia: 1241 Buford Rd., Richmond, VA 23235 Tel: 804-320-7333 www.icva1.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Society Of Greater Richmond 6324 Rigsby Road,

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Richamond, VA 23226 Tel: 804-673-4177 | www.isgr.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjid Al Rahman: 1305 Hull St., Richmond, VA 23224 Tel: 804-232-7640 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjidullah Of Richmond: 211 North Ave., Richmond, VA 23222 Tel: 804-321-8864/804-647-4297 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Dar-ul Huda: 6666 Commerce St., Springfield, VA 22150, Tel: 703-922-0111 | www.darulhuda.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Foundation of America: 6606 Electronic Drive, Springfield, VA 22151 Tel: 703-914-4982 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjid Noor: 8608 Pohick Rd, Springfield, VA 22153 Tel: 703-451-7615 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Adams Center: 46903 Sugarland Rd, Sterling,VA 20164, Tel: 703-433-1325 www.adamscenter.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Ummah of Fredericksburg Masjid Ar Raja 10127 Piney Branch Road Spotsylvania VA 22553 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Heritage Center (IHC): 262 A-3 Cedar Ln., Vienna, VA 22180 Tel: 703-206-9056 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjid Al-Falah 14918 Jefferson Davis Hwy Woodbridge, VA 22191 Tel: 703-490-2220|masjidal-falah.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

WASHINGTON D.C.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------Ivy City Masjid: 2001 Galludet St. NE, Washington, D.C. 20002 Tel: 202-904-9668 E-mail: masjidivycity@yahoo.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjid Muhammad: 1519 4th St. NW, Washington D.C. 20001 Tel: 202-483-8832 www.masjidmuhammad.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------The Islamic Center: 2551 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington D.C. 20008 Tel: 202-332-8343 www.theislamiccenter.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------First Hijra Muslim Comm. Center: 4324 Georgia Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20011 www.firsthijrah.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjid Al-islam: 4603 Benning Rd., SE, Washington, D.C. 20019 E-mail: Imammusa@hotmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------New Africa Islamic Community Center of Washington. DC.

1628 Good Hope Road, SE Washington, DC. 20020 202.678-1881 | www.naiccdc.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Muslim Society Of Washington, D.C.: Howard Center, Room 805 (Above Hu Bookstore) Tel: 202-328-3236 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

MARYLAND

--------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Society Of Annapolis (ISA): 2635 Riva Rd. Suite 110, Annapolis, MD 21401 Tel: 410-266-6660 www.isamd.org Email: Info@islamannapolis.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Bait-Allah Masjid of Baltimore Inc 200 S. Calhoun Street Baltimore, MD 21223 Imam’s cell: 571-721-9938 email: baitallahmasjid@yahoo.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------Bilal Dawah Center, Inc: 1910 Frederick Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21223 Tel: 410-945-1515 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Dar ul Uloom: 6334 Dogwoood Rd, Baltimore, MD 21207, Tel: 410-493-0785 Email: Darululoommd@aol.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjid Ul-haq: 514 Islamic Way (Wilson St. ), Baltimore, MD 21217 Tel: 410-728-1363 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjid Al-mumineen: 2642 Harford Rd., Baltimore, MD 21218 Tel: 410-467-8798 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjid Jamaat Al-Muslimeen: 4624 York Rd., Baltimore, MD 21212 Tel: 443-438-7986 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjid Al-rahmah/ISB: 6631 Johnnycake Rd., Baltimore, MD 21244 Tel: 410-747-4869 | www.isb.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjid As Saffat: 1335 W. North Ave., Baltimore, MD 21217 Tel: 410-669-0655 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjid Fatima 1928 Powers Lane Catonsville MD, 21228 Phone: 410 800 4880 Email: info@masjidfatima.com Website: www.masjidfatima.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------IRHSCA (Islamic Research And Hum. Services Center Of America): 1 Chambers Ave, Capitol Heights, MD Tel: 301-324-5040 www.irhsca.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Society Of Southern Pg County P O Box 99, Clinton, MD 20735 5410 Indian Head Hwy, Oxon Hill, MD 20745 Tel: 240 603 4618 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Dar-us-Salaam: 5301 Edgewood Rd., College Park, MD 20740, Tel: 301-982-9848 www.duscommunity.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Society Of Easton 126 Port Street Unit # 1 Easton, MD 21601 Tel: 410-829 7924 islamicsocietyofeastonmd.yolasite.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjid Zamzam 1510 Lynch Road, Dundalk, MD 21222 Tel: 410-284-2840 www.masjidzamzam.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------Dar al-Taqwa: 10740 Rte. 108, Ellicott City, MD 21042, Tel: 410-997-5711 www.taqwa.net --------------------------------------------------------------------------Maryum Islamic Center (MIC) 3280 Pine Orchard Lane, Suite A Ellicott City, MD 21042 Tel: 443-574-5188 www.maryumcenter.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjid Al-Hikmah: 11064 Livingston Road Unit L (101) Ft. Washington, MD 20744, Tel: 301 292-9009 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Society Of Frederick (ISF): 1250 Key Parkway, Frederick, MD 21702 Tel: 301-682-6090 www.isfmd.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Center Of Maryland (ICM): 19411 Woodfield Rd. Gaithersburg, MD 20879 Tel:301-840-9440 www.icomd.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Makkah Learning Center (MLC): 814 Brandy Farms Ln., Gambrills, MD 21054 Tel: 410-721-5880 www.isamd.org Email: Info@mlcmd.org--------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Society Of Germantown (ISG): 19825 Blunt Rd., Germantown, MD 20874 Tel: 240-277-7758 | www.isgtown.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjid Ibn Taymiyyah: 8000 Mlk Highway, Glenarden MD Tel: 301-322-8105 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Society of Western Maryland: 2036 Day Rd., Hagerstown, MD 21740 Tel: 301-797-0922 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Southern Maryland Islamic Center (SMIC): 1046 Solomons Island Rd, Huntingtown, MD, 20639 Tel: 410-535-0000 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Avondale Islamic Center: 4637 Eastern Ave., Hyattsville, MD, 20782 Tel: 301-779-9292 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Prince Georges Muslim Assoc.(PGMA): 9150 Lanham Severn Rd., Lanham, MD, 20706, Tel: 301-459-4942 www.pgmamd.org Imam’s Office: 301-459-1441 E-mail: Imam@pgmamd.org. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Turkish American Community Center 9704 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD 20706 Tel: 301-459-9589 | www.taccenter.org

--------------------------------------------------------------------------La Plata Masjid: 111 Howard Street, La Plata, MD 20646 Tel: 301-609-8769 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Com. Center Of Laurel (ICCL): 7306 Contee Rd., Laurel, MD 20707 Tel: 301-317-4584 | www.icclmd.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjid Al-Ghurabaa: 8220 Washington St., South Laurel, MD 20724. Tel: 301-604-3295 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Center Of Lexington Park 22583 Three Notch Road, Lexington Park, MD 20619 Tel: 240-538-7839 or 561-414-0994 www.iclpmd.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Community Center of Potomac 10601River Road, Potomac MD 20854 www.iccpmd.com | 301-983-0383 E-mail: info@iccpmd.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------Randallstown Islamic Center 9019 Marcella Ave. Randallstown, MD 21133 Tel: 410-971-4018 www.ricbaltimore.org E-mail: Info@ricbaltimore.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Society Of The Washington Area (ISWA): 2701 Briggs Chaney Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20904 Tel: 301-879-0930 | www.iswamd.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------Islamic Education Society of Maryland 11504 Veirs Mills Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20902 Tel: 301- 933-3838 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Muslim Community Center (MCC): 15200 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20905 Tel: 301-384-3454 | www.mccmd.org --------------------------------------------------------------------------IMAAM Center (Indonesian Muslim Association of America): 9100 Georgia Ave Silver Spring, MD 20910 Tel: 301-588-0693 | www.imaam.org Email: infoimaam@gmail.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjid An-nur: 5418 Ebenezer Road, White Marsh, MD 21162 Tel: 410-663-9637 Fax: 410-663-9817 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Masjid Al-inshirah: 7832 Fairbrook Road, Windsor Mill, MD 21244 Tel: 410-298-2977

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THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK `Umar (Allah be pleased with him) said, “Do not learn knowledge for three things and do not leave it for three things. Do not learn it to dispute over it, to show off with it, or to boast about it. Do not leave seeking it out of shyness, dislike for it, or contending with ignorance in its stead.” Abu Hurairah (Allah be pleased with him) narrated, “The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, ‘The strong person is not he who has physical strength but the person is strong if he can control his anger.” (al-Bukhari and Muslim) “And when the foolish address them (with bad words) they reply back with ‘Salamaa’ (peaceful words of gentleness).” (Qur’an, 25:63) `A’ishah (Allah be pleased with her) narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him )said, “The most hated person with Allah is the most quarrelsome person.” (al-Bukhari) ....