Salam Alaikum,
POSTPONEMENT:
We regret to inform you that the ski trip has been postponed. This is done in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Gaza, who are suffering the Israeli onslaught as we speak.
GAZA:
The attacks on Gaza have disastrous consequences for civilians already living in acute conditions as a result of the 18 month blockade on Gaza. These attacks are destroying essential infrastructure, water provision and electricity for hospitals and homes, with devastating impact on civilians - which would lead to a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
Please read:
http://www.hrw.org/en/news/2008/12/30/israelhamas-civilians-must-not-be-targets
http://www.amnesty.org/en/news-and-updates/news/end-unlawful-attacks-and-meet-gazas-emergency-needs-20081229
We should ask ourselves two questions:
Q. If members of my family were subjugated to such attrocities, would I go skiing?
Q. If we were in the golden days of Islam, and a part of the Islamic Caliphate was attacked in such a way, would we go skiing?
Now, read this:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/dec/30/israel-and-the-palestinians-middle-east
These are family... they didn't die in an accident. They didn't grow old, fall sick, and pass away. They were brutally and indistinguishably murdered.
"مثل المؤمنين في توادهم وتراحمهم وتعاطفهم، مثل الجسد، اذا اشتكى منه عضو تداعى له سائر الجسد بالسهر والحمى"
The Prophet (asws) said, "The example of believers in their feelings of love, mercy and compassion for one another, is like a body, if one organ complains, the whole body stays up sleepless in high fever."
We should be spending sleepless nights, our temperature boiling... instead of enjoying ourselves skiing.
WHAT CAN YOU DO:
Instead of enjoying our time skiing or snowboarding, we can do the following:
1) Collect donations for Gaza...
Support the fundraising efforts for our brothers and sisters in Gaza... Just as you were going to spend $25 for a day of fun skiing, spend a fraction of it for the sake of Allah (swt):
http://www.humanconcern.org/
http://www.islamicreliefcanada.org/
http://www.irfan.ca/
2) Educate, participate, voice your opinion...
Show this PowerPoint Presentation to friends, family and collegues:
http://toronto.macnet.ca/newsletter/files/Gaza.ppt
Here is a document full of facts that you could use. Here is a sample letter that you could send out.
Here are a few things we can do:
http://salamottawa.ca/2008/12/30/violence-and-mayhem-in-gaza-at-the-hands-of-the-state-terrorism-of-the-israeli-government-what-you-can-do/
3) Make Du'aa...
Instead of the ski trip, let's all meet at the Main Mosque for Esha prayer at 6pm. Before and after the prayer, let's all sit for a few minutes and make du'aa for our brothers and sisters in Palestine. In our safe and secure lives, the least we could do is feel for them in our hearts.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We ask Allah (swt) to guide us to the best.
Jazakum Allaho Khair.
Sincerely,
MAC Youth Ski Trip 2009 Team.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Ski Trip 2009: Postponed for Gaza...
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Ski Trip 2009!!
Limited Spots! Registration Deadline: December 30th, 2008!
WARNING: If you're renting ski or snowboard equipment, you'll be on our waiting list, as we've reached our limit for equipment rentals. If you have your own equipment, please register below.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
[Registration Closed!]
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Eid Comedy Night!
MAC Youth Learn has joined Carleton University MSA to present this unique event:
Q. Facebook?!
A. Oh yeah! Facebook the event here: http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=26690484603
Q. What's the program?
A. Just like it says on the poster, we'll have poetry, skits, videos, etc. We'll be featuring Ottawa's standup comedian, Br. Waseem MoeMoney, insha'Allah! Food will be sold, as well, insha'Allah.
Q. Where is the event again?!
A. It's going to be in the Kailash Mital Theatre (formerly known as Alumni Theatre) in the Southam Hall (SA) Building, at Carleton University. For map of Carleton University: http://www2.carleton.ca/campus/
Q. What time will the event end?
A. We're ending at 10pm, insha'Allah!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Iftars on Campus
MAC Youth Learn
is collecting money and food donations
for
Iftars on Campus
Serving Iftar for more than 300 students!
"Whoever breaks the fast of a faster in Ramadan, it is a liberation of his neck from Hell Fire..." [Bukhari]
We'll be serving iftars at Carleton and Ottawa Universities, insha'Allah
Please sign up if you'd like to donate some food or money and we'll contact you, insha'Allah...
REGISTRATION FORM:
Registration Closed.
Elhamdulilah, by the grace of Allah (swt), and your wonderful contributions to this project, MAC Youth Learn was able to sponsor two iftars at Carleton University (providing iftar to 300 students on each day!), and sweets at an iftar at Ottawa University. Special thanks to the Muslim Students Associations at the universities for enabling us to share the ajr with them. This wouldn't have been possible without the generous contributions of members of our community. May Allah (swt) reward you for your efforts, and enable us all to be His humble servants, serving Him as best as we can.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
While Others Sleep!
MAC Youth Learn
presents
WHILE OTHERS SLEEP
Striving for a Night of Mercy
Esha to Fajr, 9pm - August 30th, 2008
A night of Qiyam, Quran and Du'aa
for brothers & sisters
@ The Main Mosque, 251 Northwestern Ave.
Please REGISTER below...
Registration Closed!
Stay tuned to other Qiyam Nights, insha'Allah!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Yoga Class
MAC Youth Learn
presents
Sisters Yoga Class
Instructor: Sr. Mozynah Nofal
Mondays & Wednesdays - 6:30pm - 8:00pm - From August 4th to 20th
$30 for 6 classes (2 per week)
$20 for 3 classes (1 per week)
This is a Beginners class, Yoga mats are not provided (but can be purchased at many popular stores Wal-Mart, Zellers & Loblaw's), comfortable Clothing and shoes required. Must be between 15 and 30 years old.
Location: Abraar School Gym, 1085 Grenon Ave., Ottawa
REGISTRATION CLOSED!
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Under His Shade - Series Finale (Session #07)
Click HERE for Session #01 video and slides...
Click HERE for Session #02 video and slides...
Click HERE for Session #03 video and slides...
Click HERE for Session #04 video and slides... (Coming Soon)
Click HERE for Session #05 video and slides... (Coming Soon)
Click HERE for Session #06 video and slides... (Coming Soon)
Click HERE for the trailer...
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Under His Shade - Session #06
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Under His Shade - Session #05
Monday, February 18, 2008
Under His Shade - Session #04
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Under His Shade - Session #03 (Video & Slides)
This is the 3rd session of the series "Under His Shade: Exploring the Names of Allah (swt)". This lecture was delivered on Friday, February 8th, 2008 at Carleton University:
For the Lecture Presentation: Click HERE
NEXT SESSION: Friday, February 22nd, 2008
Monday, February 4, 2008
Under His Shade - Session #03
Friday, February 1, 2008
Under His Shade - Session #02 (Video & Slides)
This is the second session of the series "Under His Shade: Exploring the Names of Allah (swt)". This lecture was delivered on Friday, January 25th, 2008 at Carleton University:
For the Lecture Presentation: Click HERE
NEXT SESSION: Friday, February 8th, 2008
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Under His Shade - Session #01 (Video & Slides)
This is the first session of the series "Under His Shade: Exploring the Names of Allah (swt)". This lecture was delivered on Friday, January 11th, 2008 at Carleton University:
For the Lecture Presentation: Click HERE
NEXT SESSION: Friday, January 25th, 2008
