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Muslim Community Center4380 North Elston AvenueChicago, IL. 60641
www.mccchicago.org
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The MessageThe MessageA Publication of The Muslim Community Center, Chicago, IL
Ayah of the Month“It could be that you dislike something, when it is good for you; and it could be that you like something when it is bad for you. Allah knows, and you do not know.” Surah Al-Baqarah [2:216]
Hadith of the MonthNothing will be heavier on the Day of Resurrection in the Scale of the believer than good manners. Allah hates one who utters foul or coarse language.” Narrated by At-Tirmidhi
President’s MessageDear Brothers and Sisters,
Assalamu alaikum
I hope and pray that this coming Eid-ul-Adha bring prosperity in your lives and brings you closer to Allah (SWT). By the time you receive this message, many of the families and friends will be going for performing a very important pillar of our faith, Hajj. May Allah (SWT) accept every one’s Hajj and bring them back safely with a new zeal of faith. Various Hajj seminars are being arranged at MCC and MEC and we encourage prospective Hajjis and others to take advantage by attending these seminars.
After many years, MCC parking lot now has been seal coated. And I assure you that we are continuously in pursuit of more parking spaces for MCC. I am still working with Alderman Laurino regarding safety crossing at MCC Elston facility. The funding has been secured by the Alderman. As a follow up, I will be meeting with the Alderman and her representative on September 9 to review the “stripping” crosswalk on Elston Ave.
Please mark the Saturday of October 17th for MCC annual dinner to be held at the Skokie Holiday Inn. As I informed before, we are always looking for young professionals who can donate their time and effort in various tasks including law, finances, IT, journalism and education. Please spread the news and let me know if you want to volunteer.
MCC/MEC participated in the rally as a show of support to our African American community titled, “Black Lives Matter”. MCC arranged the buses and rally took place in down Town on Saturday, August 29, 2015. The annual ISNA Convention is at Chicago’s Rosemont Center, from 4th to 7th of September, 2015. You can also buy tickets through MCC.
This year, we have engaged a different independent audit firm for MCC’s annual financial audits. The firm will be meeting with different committees and Councils in collaboration with Treasurer’s Office to finalize the annual audit. MCC elections for the year
Vol. 46a • No. 9 Dhul-Qa’ada - Dhul-Hijjah, 1436 September 2015
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“Black Lives Matter” Rally in Chicago
The Saturday of August 29, 2015 witnessed a multitude of people demonstrating in the “Black Lives Matter” rally at the Daley Plaza in Chicago. The march included families of victims of police shooting. In attendance were the Black Lives Matter groups, Palestinians community, the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicagoland, trade unionists, immigrant rights activists and several other groups chanting aloud like, “Being black is not a crime” and “This is what democracy looks like.”
The rally was well organized and peaceful. Police officers patrolled as the marchers headed from Federal Plaza, down State Street and Wacker drive to the Daley Plaza. Along the route, this march of about 3000, performed two die-ins
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Black Lives Matter Rally in Chicago
Eid-ul-Adha Prayers at MCC and MEC
Subject to the moonsighting of the month of Dhul-Hijjah, the Eid-ul-Adha will most likely be on Wednesday*, September 24, 2015. The MCC Eid Prayers timings will, inshaAllah, be as follows: MCC 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM; and MEC 7:30 AM and 09:30 AM. For further information please contact the MCC Office at (773) 725 9047.
*Please confirm the day and date with the MCC office.
Hajj Mubarak!
2016 will be held in December, 2015. The nomination process has already started. I encourage you that if you have not paid your annual membership, please do so and actively participate in MCC elections.
I hope your summer after the Ramadan was very peaceful and full of joy. Now that the schools are back in session, let’s make sure that we still spend enough time in our religious activities including the learning of our dearest book, Quran on a regular basis.
Mohammad Sarwar Nasir, MCC President 847-927-0919, [email protected]
where they lay down on the ground and observed a moment of silence in honor of the victims. The rally constituted people from diverse backgrounds. Several of the marchers came by buses from IFN, MCC, MEC, Mosque Foundation, Islamic Foundation, and Dar-us-Sunnah in Evanston.
Taken from notes by Anjum Ali
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MCC Publications CommitteeInterim ChairJaved Bhatty (847-922-5943), [email protected] EditorAsea QidwaiLayout EditorNajah Bhatty
The Message is a monthly publication of the Muslim Community Center that provides a forum for members to engage with the administration, organization, and activities of MCC/MEC and with each other. Submit your questions and comments to: [email protected]. The opinions expressed in The Message do not necessarily represent those of MCC. The editors reserve the right to edit all material.
Sunday Schools Start on September 13, 2015
The MCC and MEC Sunday School will start their 2015-2016 sessions from the Sunday of September 13, 2015. Typical timings are from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Sundays. The Schools hold classes for students from grade 1 to 10 and teach the subjects of Quran, Tajweed, Seerah, and Theology. Anyone interested in enrolling their kids, please contact Principals MCC Sunday School Brs. Kazim and Omer Khan at 773-725-9047, and Principal MEC Sunday School Dr. Bhatty at 847-922-5943.
MCC Annual Dinner, October 17, 2015
MCC/MEC Masjid dinner is inshallah scheduled for Saturday, October 17, 2015. Alhumdulillah, both MEC and MCC are buzzing with great programs which are geared especially for our youth. The theme this year is also appropriately set to encourage our young families and youth to participate actively. As we look to increase programs that benefit our growing community, our Masajids continue to be the community center serving our people. We look forward to your attendance at the dinner and learn how MCC/MEC can continue to serve our community. For more information regarding the upcoming dinner, and business sponsorship opportunities, please contact Dinner Committee Chairperson Khadija Ahmed at [email protected] or 847.772.5394.
MCC Elections 2015Members to Elect a President and Several Directors The positions open for this year’s MCC elections are 1) a President, 2) three Directors in the General category 3) one director in the Women category, and 4) two directors in the youth category out of which one is for a 1-year term instead of the typical 3-year term. The nomination process for the potential candidates in already underway; the deadline for nomination is September 13, 2015 (see this news elsewhere in The Message). As a caution, if you haven’t already paid the MCC membership dues, please do so in a timely manner as to participate in the elections.
Nomination Process UnderwayMCC is seeking nominations from members to help decide the candidates whose names will be placed on the ballot for this year’s elections scheduled for Sunday, December 13, 2015. The deadline for duly filled nomination forms from members to reach MCC office is 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 13, 2015. The blank nomination forms were mailed to MCC members last month; forms could also be downloaded from MCC’s website (www.mccchicago.org), or they could be picked up from our facilities on Elston Avenue or in Morton Grove. The positions open for this year’s elections are a President, one director in the Women category, two directors in the Young Muslims category out of which one is for a 1-year term instead of the typical 3-year term, and 3 directors in the General category.
MCC Dawah Committee
MCC was honored to host a two-day seminar entitled “Hablamos Islam” with dedicated speakers from the organization of the same name; which has been active in translating and producing Islamic Material in Spanish for the last 10 years. Beneficial talks in both English and Spanish were given on the importance of calling our neighbors to Islam through our actions and words Brother Hernan Guadelupe who emphasized the importance of building relationships and need for continuously seeking knowledge in Islam. Sister Wendy Diaz spoke on the importance of raising our children with upright morals and character. Alhumdulilaah we were blessed to have some non-Muslim guests come for the talks and left very excited about Islam, even joining us in prayer.
Christopher Abdulkareem Pavlicek, Dawah Committee
MEC Sunday School’s Staff Meeting
The MEC Sunday School Staff meeting was conducted on August29 2015. The meeting was presided by Dr. Javed Bhatty, Principal of MEC Sunday School. He delivered an elaborate presentation welcoming new and resuming volunteers, who came forward to teach and assist in various ways. Thanking Allah (SWT) Br. Bhatty took great pride in announcing that InshaAllah this year will mark the twenty fifth anniversary of MEC Sunday School. The staff present was overjoyed in looking forward to volunteer in a milestone year. Br. Bhatty explained about the various department that function cohesively as a well-oiled machinery. He reiterated that the school does not belong to a single person or group of people. Instead it belongs to all the students, staff and teachers as a whole. Also, he motivated the volunteers to teach/ assist with smile and enthusiasm, working hand in hand. Towards the end, teachers gave their suggestions on improving various aspects of communication within the school as well as with parents of the students. Sumptuous snack items marked the end of the meeting. The school session begins on Sunday, September 13, 2015.
Asea Qidwai, Staff Reporter
Women’s Committee’s Eid Celebrations
The beginning of the month was marked by a fun filled Sisters only Eid celebration at MEC. The celebration began with recitation of 99 names of Allah (SWT). Many sisters came forward and shared poetry and ‘naat’ in their melodious voices. The celebration was marked by a lot of enthusiastic and enjoyable games which were evenly spread out through the event. Not only were there winners, they didn’t go home without prizes. Appetizers and lunch was served, which gave plenty of time for sisters to get to know each other. Baby-sitting was provided for the young ones, which made room for sisters to participate in the events and games with full zeal.
Asea Qidwai, Staff ReporterContemporary Islam is not known for its engagement in the modern scientific project. But it is heir to a legendary “Golden Age” of Arabic science frequently invoked by commentators hoping to make Muslims and Westerners more respectful and understanding of each other. President Obama, for instance, in his June 4, 2009 speech in Cairo, praised Muslims for their historical scientific and intellectual contributions to civilization:
It was Islam that carried the light of learning through so many centuries, paving the way for Europe’s Renaissance and Enlightenment. It was innovation in Muslim communities that developed the order of algebra; our magnetic compass and tools of navigation; our mastery of pens and printing; our understanding of how disease spreads and how it can be healed.
OPINION Why the Arabic World
Turned Away from Science
MCC Youth Camp, August 9-15, 2015Adventure, thrilling, unity, and brotherhood are a few of many great ways to describe Muslim youth camp. The amount if knowledge that can be gained is unbelievable due to the daily educational sessions and incredible guest speakers. There are also a countless number of activity to indulge in such as rock climbing, canoeing, archery, sailing, star gazing, hiking, and many more. Many team building activities are used to increase positive communication and unity between campers. Overall Muslim youth camp is an incredible experience that you won’t want to miss.
Sameer Ansari
MCC Youth Camp, August 9-15, 2015
Hollywood Celebrity Dave Chappelle on Islam
In 2005, Chappelle spoke to Time magazine about his conversion to Islam. “I don’t normally talk about my religion publicly because I don’t want people to associate me and my flaws with this
beautiful thing. And I believe it is a beautiful religion if you learn it the right way,” he said. “It’s a lifelong effort. Your religion is your standard. Coming here I don’t have the distractions of fame. It quiets the ego down. I’m interested in the kind of person I’ve got to become. I want to be well-rounded and the industry is a place of extremes. I want to be well-balanced. I’ve got to check my intentions, man.”
From Yahoo News’ “Ten Hollywood Celebrities Who Have Spoken Out About Their Religion”
Open Mosque Day on Sunday, October 4 at
MCC and MECInshallah MCC and MEC are planning to host the first Open Mosque Day along with numerous other mosques in Chicagoland and all of the U.S. The other Chicagoland mosques involved thus far are: the ICCD - Islamic Community Center of Des Plaines, Des Plaines; IFN - Islamic Foundation North, Waukegan; ICCGC - Islamic Cultural Center of Greater Chicago, Northbrook; MECCA Center - Muslim Educational Cultural Center of America, Willowbrook; ICW - Islamic Center of Wheaton, Wheaton; and OPPC - Orland Park Prayer Center. The Orland Park, and ICN - Islamic Center of Naperville, Naperville are also tentatively listed for the event.
The Message will carry a detailed story of the event in its November issue, inshaAllah.
Seminar on “Aakhirah” at MEC
A lecture on the topic of Aakhirah was conducted by Sr. Fouzia Rehman of the Women’s Committee, at MEC on August 29 2015. This sisters only session also touched upon the topic of the virtues of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah and Sr. Fouzia gave the dos and don’ts according to the Quran and Sunnah, so as to make the most out of these days.
The highly attentive audience was captivated by the speakers powerful reminders, as she briefly discussed various Surahs of the Quran, which describe the calamities of the Judgement Day, Surah Takbir being the basis for this subject. Tangentially, she also explained about the blessings of having a girl child and that Allah SWT bestows His mercy upon parents who raise their daughters(s) in the light of Quran and Sunnah. The enlightening session was concluded with questions and answers on the topic of Hajj.
Asea Qidwai, Staff Reporter
Such tributes to the Arab world’s era of scientific achievement are generally made in service of a broader political point, as they usually precede discussion of the region’s contemporary problems. They serve as an implicit exhortation: the great age of Arab science demonstrates that there is no categorical or congenital barrier to tolerance, cosmopolitanism, and advancement in the Islamic Middle East.
To anyone familiar with this Golden Age, roughly spanning the eighth through the thirteenth centuries a.d., the disparity between the intellectual achievements of the Middle East then and now — particularly relative to the rest of the world — is staggering indeed. In his 2002 book What Went Wrong?, historian Bernard Lewis notes that “for many centuries the world of Islam was in the forefront of human civilization and achievement.” “Nothing in Europe,” notes Jamil Ragep, a professor of the history of science at the University of Oklahoma, “could hold a candle to what was going on in the Islamic world until about 1600.” Algebra, algorithm, alchemy, alcohol, alkali, nadir, zenith, coffee, and lemon: these words all derive from Arabic, reflecting Islam’s contribution to the West.
Hillel Ofek See full article in http://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/why-the-arabic-world-turned-away-from-science
MCC Youth Camp
Dawah Lecture at MCC
