Houston Weekly Events - February 18, 2011
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It is narrated from Abu Hurairah [r.a] that the Messenger of Allah
صلى الله عليه وسلم said, *“Beware of suspicion, for suspicion is the worst
of false statements. And do not look for the others' faults, do not do spy
on one another, do not practice tanaajush, do not be jealous of one another,
do not hate one another and do not desert (stop talking to) one another. And
O Allah's worshipers, be brothers!”*
[Reported by Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Abu Dawud and al-Tirmidh and others]
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Quran and Science: See the modern day scientific miracles and discoveries through understanding the Quran
Guest speaker Dr. Abdul Hye
When: Fri, Feb. 18, 2011 @ 7:30pm after Isha
Where: Masjid Taqwa 10415 Synott Rd., Sugarland, TX 77478
Info: 60 minute lecture/powerpoint presentation. Event is free, no registration required. Books and DVDs available after presentation www.finalrevelation.net
Contact: a...@yahoo.com, Abdul AlimKhan 832-878-0287, www.finalrevelation.net
Parents Don’t Understand Me – In a State of Denial!
When: Fri., Feb. 18, 2011 @7:45pm
Where: Hamza Masjid - 6233 Tres Lagunas, Houston, TX 77083
Info: Separate groups for the youth and their parents to discuss issues related to each group. Programs will be private to allow the opportunity to openly ask questions. Dinner will be served.
Contact: mbswpr...@gmail.com
History of Islamic Legislation
Instructor Br. Hatem Alhaj
When: Fri., Feb. 18 – Sun., Feb. 20, 2011
Where: Masjid Elfarooq, 1207 Conrad Sauer, Houston, Texas 77043
Info: $150. Course by the Sharia Academy of America
Contact: 832-356-8560 http://shariaacademy.us/
Houston Hispanic Forum’s 25th Annual Career and Education Day
When: Sat., Feb. 19, 2011 8:00am - 3:00pm
Where: George R. Brown, 3rd floor, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010
Info: Free admission and lunch! This forum is open to ALL students of all ethnic backgrounds from grades 6 - 12 and parents are encouraged to attend! There will be a college fair, seminars, financial aid sessions, scholarship opportunities and other college readiness information.
Contact: 713-522-8077 fax 1-888-551-2009or h...@hispanic-forum.org
Finding Balance
Instructor Aalima Sameera Shah
When: Sat., Feb. 19, 2011 @ 11:00am
Where: Masjid Hamza, 6233 Tres Lagunas, Houston, TX 77083
Info: Refreshments will be served
Contact: http://cilhouston.wordpress.com
Doctors’ Visit
When: Sat., Feb. 19, 2011
Dr. David Powell Dermatologist- 1:00pm-3:00pm
Dr. Shoaib Arif Psychiatrist - 11:30am–2:00pm
Where: Shifa Clinic, 10415 Synott Rd., Building D, Sugar Land, TX 77478
Info: All specialist services must be made by stopping at the Shifa Clinic, Sugar Land on Saturdays prior to the scheduled date. Non refundable $10.00 deposit fee. Appointments must be made in person. No phone or email requests for appointments accepted. www.shifaclinichouston.org
Contact: 281-561-5767 In...@ShifaClinicHouston.org
Pyare Nabi
Guest speaker Allama Maqsood Ahmed
When: Sat., Feb. 19, 2011 @ 6:15pm
Where: Maryam Islamic Center Sartartia Rd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Info: Lecture will be in Urdu
Contact: 713-459-5700
Poetic Vision Tour
Featuring Dawud Wharnsby, Raef, Gaith Adhami and Saad Omar
When: Sat., Feb.19, 2011 @ 7:00pm
Where: HCC (Spring Branch) Performing Arts Center, 1010 W Sam Houston Pkwy. Houston, TX, 77043
Info: Event will have spiritual nasheeds, spoken word poetry and many inspirational words!! Tickets are $10 and VIP seats are available. Tickets can be purchased online at www.poeticvisiontour.com
Contact: Crescent Arts Foundation: Sadia Jalali 832-515-4867 or Nabila Mansoor 713-320-1900
Sister’s Brunch
When: Sun., Feb. 20, 2011 at 11:00am
Info: The sisters group at CLIC will meet for a brunch. It will be organizational meeting. Please bring your food items (potluck style) and join your sisters.
Contact: 281-480-3332
Let the Freedom Ring! Family Day
Guest speakers Br. Arsalan Haq - Al Azhar Univ (just arrived from Egypt) Br. Said Fattouh- Arab Voices Radio KPFT 90.1 FM and others!
When: Sun., Feb. 20, 2011 @ 1:30pm
Where: MAS Katy Center, 1800 Baker Rd., Houston, TX 77094
Info: Reflection on Egypt and Tunisia. This is a potluck event, with special request to the Egyptian and Tunisian Communities to share their joy! Fun, sports and food (potluck) 2.00-6.00, panel discussion 6:30 - 8:00pm
Contact: in...@mashouston.org
Islamic Arts Festival, Planning Meeting
When: Sun., Feb. 20, 2011 @3:00 pm
Where: ISGH Spring Branch, 1209 Conrad Sauer, Houston TX 77043
Info: We'll be holding the first volunteer meeting for Crescent Youth's first ever Islamic arts festival. first volunteer meeting will be assigning people to be committee heads, committee members, and answering questions from people who just want to get involved, but don't know how.
Contact: Najeem Bagudu naj...@crescentyouth.com
Worskhop of Religious Discrimination in the Workplace
Panel presenters include Jim Sacher, Regional Attorney, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Comission Houston District Office, David Barkey, Southern Area Counsel, Anti-Defamation League, Ian Scharfman, The Scharfman Law Firm, PLLC
When: Thur., Feb. 24, 20118:00-10:00am or 11:30am-1:30pm
Where: Law Firm of Vinson and Elkins, LLP, First City Tower 24th Floor Courtroom, 1001 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77002
Info: Morning session includes acomplimentary continental breakfast. The second session includes a complimentary box lunch. Validated parking
Celebrate Mercy
Sheikh Hamza Yusuf, Dr. Tariq Ramadan, Sheikh Yahya Rhodus, Sheikh Faraz Rabbani, Imam Alauddin ElBakri, Ustadha Zaynab Ansari and others!
When: Sat., Feb. 26, 2011 @ 1:00pm
Where: Maryam Islamic Center, Sartartia Rd., Sugar Land, TX 77479
Info: The event will include live lectures and Q&A. Free and open to the public.
Contact: 713-459-5700
The Last Breath: Death & Inheritance – AlMaghrib Institute
Instructor Sheikh Waleed Abdulhakeem
When: Fri., Mar. 4 – Sun., Mar. 6, 2011 and Sat., Mar. 12 – Sun., Mar. 13, 2011
Where: Houston, TX
Info: Course that will explore the path your soul will take once it leaves your body, the stages of the grave, and on the Day of Judgment. Comprehend the multifaceted fiqh rulings surrounding funeral rites (including: washing and shrouding the body, and janazah practices) within the context of the sunnah of our beloved messenger (peace be upon him) and MORE!
Contact: in...@almaghrib.org www.almaghrib.org
ILM Academy- Where Values Blossom
Guest Preacher Moss
When: Sat., Mar. 5. 2011 @ 6:00pm
Where: Hilton Westchase 9999 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 77042
Info: $50 adult $25 Child (2-12) ILM Academy 's annual fundraiser. Entertainment includes Preacher Moss of "Allah made me funny" for adults and a Reptile show and Gymboree for children.
Contact: www.ilmacademy.org 713-464-4720 x300
Iman Academy's 15th Annual Gala
When: Sun., Mar. 27, 2011 @ 3:00pm
Where: Houston, TX
Info: Please stay tuned for more information.
The Houston Indie Book Festival
When: Sat., April 2, 2011
Where: Menil Park, 1515 Sul Ross St., Houston, TX 77006
Info: Completely free and open to the public. http://indiebookfest.org
Contact:in...@indiebookfest.org
2011 Houston Grant Writing Training
When: Tue., April 5, 2011 9:00am – 5:00pm and Wed., April 6, 2011 9:00am – 4:00pm
Where: Neighborhood Centers Inc. 4410 Navigation Blvd., Houston, TX 77011
Info: Registration is 8:30am promptly each day. Free two day basic grant writing training opportunity and learn the process of grant writing from trained THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT staff. This training is designed for those in the housing industry, non-profit agencies, faith-based and community organizations and others desiring to know more about applying for federal funding.
Contact:Gwen Berry 713-718-3110 or gwendoly...@hud.gov
Muslim Family Night with the Houston Rockets!
When: Sat., April 9, 2010
Where: Toyota Center, 1510 Polk St., Houston, TX 77002
Info: 275 tickets left to the LAST Rockets home game of the season. Tickets are $16 each. Here's what you will receive for your $16:
- access to pre-game warm up around 5 pm (not the one right at game time, but 2 hours before, when no fans are allowed inside)
- gifts and goodies for kids under 12
- free throw on the court after the game with digital picture [will be emailed to customers]
- access to 94-95 Conference Room for prayers
- because this is the LAST home Game most merchandise in the Rockets store will be heavily discounted.
Contact: Br. Salman Khan skh...@yahoo.com
This Week’s Recurring Events
Quran Heals the Heart – Tafseer Juz 30
When: Maryam Islamic Center, 600 Sartartia Rd., Sugarland, TX 77479
Where:Thursdays, next class Thur., Feb. 17, 2011 11:00am – 1:00pm
Info: Free! Class designed to introduce sisters to tafseer of the last juz in detail. Refreshments will be served.
Contact: 832-344-5293 or 284-494-2012
The Shade of Allah
Instructor Hafiz Tauqer Shah
When: Every Tuesday, next class Tue., Feb. 22, 2011 @ 8:00pm
Where: Masjid At-Taqwa 10415 Synott Rd., Sugar Land, TX 77498
Info: Short lecture series in the month of February on the seven people that will be under the shade of Allah.
Contact: 281-786-0063
Private Spanish Lessons
When: Monday – Sunday 12:00 – 5:00pm
Where: Al-Huda Bookstore 6265 Hwy 6 S. Houston, TX 77083
Info: $30 per month, affordable classes for all levels
Contact: 281-495-1674 alhud...@yahoo.com 281-495-1674
Good Deeds/ Opportunities
Contributing Citizens Coalition
Where: 7110 Jetty Lane, Houston, TX 77072
Info: Needs the following to help parolees transition into the free world: 4 twin beds, 4 chest drawers. Also needed is someone to sponsor a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor to visit weekly from Huntsville. Sponsor will pay the counselor directly $600 per month insha Allah.
Contact:aijaz...@sbcglobal.net or luqma...@gmail.com
Ariane de Rothschild Fellowship
When: Application deadline Mon., Feb. 28, 2011 Program dates: Fri., July 15, - Sun., July 31, 2011
Where: Cambridge Judge Business School, Cambridge University, UK
Info: An exciting program which brings together, primarily Muslims and Jews from the US, UK and France. This is an intercultural/interfaith initiative which targets dynamic people invested in making a change in their own societies as well as in building bridges with the 'other'. www.adrfellowship.org
Contact: Ms. Gul Rukh Rahman, Global Program Coordinator,Email: adrfel...@ebdrf.com, g...@alumni.tufts.edu Phone no: 646-233-1524
Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF)
When: Deadline Mon., Mar. 21, 2011
Where: http://islamicscholarshipfund.org/apply.asp
Info: SF accepts online applications once a year starting in January for a period of three months. Scholarships are awarded to Muslim students who have been accepted to four-year colleges and universitiesin the US. Applicants must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:
1. Muslim;
2. Majoring in humanities, social sciences, liberal arts, or law;
3. Citizen or permanent residentof US;
4. Minimum 3.4 grade point average;
5. College junior standing or above;
6. Active member of his or her community.
Scholarships range from $1000-$10,000 and will be awarded during the second week of August.
Contact: www.islamicscholarshipfund.org email con...@islamicscholarshipfund.org 650-995-6782 (M-F 9am-6pm PST)
From Usama (RA), Allah’s Messenger (SAW) said, “When someone has had good done to him and says to the doer ‘Jaza-kallah’ (May Allah reward you), he has done the utmost in praise.” (Tirmidhi)
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