Muslim Students' Association U of A

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:05:41 +0000

Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem

The MSA and Qabeelat Falaah present: The MONTHLY SERIES!

The monthly series is back and alhamdulillah is poised to be better than ever. A FREE Islamic event for all ages. Returning to the theme “From DARKNESS to LIGHT.” InshaAllah it will be a night that will host three of some of the best speakers from Sh. Kadar Awaleh, Dr. Syed Iqbal, and Sh. Yahya Abu Sumaya. Spoken word performances will also be incorporated into the night that we will come to appreciate with the utmost appreciation inshaAllah.
Take part, share the event with your friends, and participate in any capacity you can.

Speakers: Sh. Kadar Awaleh
Dr. Syed Iqbal
Sh. Yahya Abu Sumaya

Location: University of Alberta Telus Hall 150

When: SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25, 2012

DONATIONS ACCEPTED

MSA Monthly Movie – V for Vendetta

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:49:02 +0000

Join us on Saturday February 25 as we host V for Vendetta on the BIG screen. We are hoping to have FREE popcorn with additional snacks available at a reasonable cost. The film will be followed by the MSA Monthly Conference: From Darkness to Light (http://www.facebook.com/events/318492071530749/).

From the brilliant graphic novel writer Alan Moore, V for Vendetta follows the struggle of a shadowy freedom fighter known only as “V” who uses terrorist tactics to fight against his totalitarian society. Upon rescuing a girl from the secret police, he also finds his best chance at having an ally.

CelebrateMercy Viewing: University of AlbertaCelebrateMercy Viewing: University of Alberta (Edmonton, CANADA)

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:47:48 +0000

CelebrateMercy is a web-based presentation that takes place on the internet about the life and character of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The webcast runs for approximately 3 hours and features prominent Muslim scholars and performers worldwide (see CelebrateMercy.com for latest speaker list). The webcast will be moderated by a live MC on webcam who will present the 4-6 minute videos of the 25 speakers/performers.

This event is a group viewing of the CelebrateMercy webcast. Each webcast, CelebrateMercy has groups worldwide who gather to watch the webcast together and sometimes even appear on their webcam. See a recording of various groups who have appeared on their webcam by visiting celebratemercy.com/webcam

For more information on this Viewing Center, the contact information is listed below:

ADDRESS:
Humanities Centre Lecture Theatre 1 (HC L1)
University of Alberta (11487 89 Ave. NW)
Edmonton, AB
T6G 2M7

ENTRY FEE: $5.00
Encouraged but not mandatory.

EMAIL: kalaf@ualberta.ca
PHONE: (780) 802-1448

What is CelebrateMercy?

CelebrateMercy, a non-profit organization, aims to instill a deeper understanding of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and Islam, among Muslims and friends of other faiths. It also aims to dispel many stereotypes and misconceptions about Islam. This is achieved through our interactive web-casts, website, and Facebook page, featuring videos of globally prominent scholars and performers. Learn more at CelebrateMercy.com.

While Others Sleep: Praying for Syria

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:27 +0000

Allah, in the holy book, Al-Quran, says:

[مِّنَ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ رِجَالٌ صَدَقُوا مَا عَاهَدُوا اللَّهَ عَلَيْهِ ۖ فَمِنْهُم مَّن قَضَىٰ نَحْبَهُ وَمِنْهُم مَّن يَنتَظِرُ ۖ وَمَا بَدَّلُوا تَبْدِيلًا [٣٣:٢٣

Among the Believers are men who have been true to their covenant with Allah: of them some have completed their vow, and some (still) wait: but they have never changed (their determination) in the least (33,23)

MSA & MAC Youth would like you to join us at our monthly Qiyam on Saturday, March 3rd @ MCE (10721 – 86 Ave) inshAllah the qiyam will start after isha with a Lecture by Br. Amro Osman about ”How to Enter Paradise”. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session where Br. Amro will be happy to answer all your questions and we will end the night with a tahajjud prayer.

REFRESHMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED inshAllah.

We hope to see you all there!!!

IAW: Islam Awareness Week

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:25:59 +0000

Lectures:

“Legacy of All Prophets” - Dr. Reda Bedeir

February 6, 2012 at ETLC 1-007

-> 6 pm
To become a Muslim is very simple, all one has to do is say the Shahada – not only with words, but with their heart. The Shahada means to “bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is the last and final messenger”. The word “Allah” is Arabic, and simply means the one and only God. All prophets prior to Muhammad (pbuh) had been given the same message to pass on to their nations: that there is one God and that they have been sent down as warners to reveal this message. This statement has altered nations, and continues to define the lives of billions of people, which makes one wonder – could such a simple statement hold a deeper meaning?

” The Qur’an: Myths & Reality” - Shaykh Mustafa Khattab

February 7, 2012 at ETLC 1-007

-> 6 pm

The true message of the Qur’an, what the Qur’an says about Jihad, women,

the Jews & Christians, and other controversial issues.

“Canada’s Prophet: Was there a Prophet sent with a message for Canadians?” - Dr. Syed ibn Iqbal

February 8, 2011 at ESB 3-27

-> 6 pm

“Balance and Purpose” - Usama Cannon

February 9, 2012 at ETLC 1-007

-> 6 pm

How can one live with purpose? Does Islam provide answers that are relevant to our lives–here and now? These questions bear much greater significance than most abstract legal or theological debates. A living tradition, Islam promises to meaningfully impact the daily lives of the faithful, from the way they behave and interact, to the way they understand the world. True religion extends beyond ritual worship, providing sound guidance for achievement in all aspects of life. Borrowing from traditional texts and conventional wisdom, this talk will explore practical means to find harmony through achieving balance and recommitment to purpose in life.

“Prophetic Mercy” – Usama Cannon

February 10, 2012 at ED 165

-> 10:30 am

“Those who show mercy have God’s mercy shown to them. Have mercy on those here on earth, and the One there in Heaven will have mercy on you,” said the Prophet Muhammad, whom the Qur’an describes as a “Mercy to all the Worlds.” Mercy, then, is the defining characteristic of Islam. This talk will explore ways to live and experience this perennial virtue in the modern world.

“Spirituality and the Modern World” - Shaykh Ramzy Ajem

February 10, 2012 at Telus 150 – Followed by a FREE dinner and desert

-> 6pm

In the clutter of our modern world’s products and distractions, we as
human beings have become alienated from the natural world, from our
neighbours, and ultimately from our Creator. It has become difficult
for people to find meaning and purpose in their lives. We have a need,
a longing for “something more.” This talk will address this issue from
an Islamic perspective. How do we live in harmony with our deepest

spiritual needs?

Locations:

IAW Keynote Speakers

admin — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 06:02:01 +0000

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:

Shaykh Reda Bedeir, PhD

Shaykh Reda Bedeir, PhD.

Dr. Reda Bedeir is a currently a professor of religious studies here at the University of Alberta. He carries a life-time worth of achievements. From the land of Egypt, he was invited by the University of Calgary to teach Qur’anic Classical Arabic, and also served as an Imam for the Calgary Islamic Centre. He then moved to Burnaby, BC to serve as Imam the Muslim Chaplain at Simon Fraser University. He also served as a community counselor and personal development life coach.Shaykh Reda holds two Bachelor’s degrees, one in Islamic Sciences with AlAzhar Univeristy, one Masters degree, and a Ph.D with AlAzhar University in Applied Linguistics and Tafsir of Surat Yusuf. He has learned under prominent shuyukh such as: Dr. Sayed Noah, Sh. Abdul-Rahman Abdul-Khaliq, Dr. Salah As-Sawy, Dr. Muhammad Yusri and Dr. Abdullah Barakat.

Shaykh Mustafa Khattab

Mustafa Khattab is the Imam of Al-Rashid mosque in
Edmonton, Alberta. He’s also an Assistant Lecturer of Islamic Studies
in English, Al-Azhar University. Khattab, who received his MA & BA
degrees in Islamic Studies in English with Honors, served as a
Fulbright Interfaith Scholar and an Imam in the United States for
three years. His PhD research focusses on the images of Islam and
Muslims in the American media. He is the co-translator of the whole
Qur’an into English, author of The Nation of Islam, and contributor to
the Encyclopedia of Muslim-American History.
My lecture is titled: “The Qur’an: Myths & Reality” focusses on the
true message of the Qur’an, what the Qur’an says about Jihad, women,
the Jews & Christians, and other controversial issues.

Usama Canon

Born and raised in California, Usama Canon embraced Islam in 1996. Since then, he has had the honor of studying various Islamic Sciences both at home and abroad under some of today’s foremost scholars. Currently, Usama Canon serves as an Instructor at Zaytuna Institute and as a Muslim Chaplain for the State of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
Usama Canon is the Founding Director of Ta’leef Collective and maintains an active role in various facets of outreach and education, concentrating on issues facing Muslim youth, assisting converts, and developing support systems for Muslim ex-offenders.

Shaykh Ramzy Ajem

Shaykh Ramzy Ajem is a noted Islamic scholar who has spent more than a
decade serving his community. His diverse experience includes his work
at Risalah Foundation, where he established the organization’s vision,
direction, and institutional objectives. He also serves as a Chaplain
with Correctional Services Canada where he teaches and counsels Muslim
inmates. As co-founder and Director of Curriculum Development at the
Razi Group, he oversees a multidisciplinary team of Islamic scholars,
educators, and researchers in developing Islamic and culturally-relevant curricula.His education and training in the Islamic sciences includes over ten years of studies in Canada, the Middle East, and North Africa. He received numerous authorizations to teach the Islamic sciences from scholars in Damascus, Fez, and Southern Morocco. He currently resides in Toronto with his wife and children.

PROTEST TO CLOSE GUANTANAMO and BRING OMAR HOME!

admin — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 21:14:20 +0000

PROTEST TO CLOSE GUANTANAMO and BRING OMAR HOME !

Date:
Saturday, January 7, 2012

Time:

1:00pm until 4:00pm
Place:

Alberta Legislature Building

10800 97 Ave. N.W.,

Check out the Facebook event page for more details!

MSA End of Semester Game Night!

admin — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:29:20 +0000

Assalamaoalaikum Everyone!

Finished exams? Want to chill out with your fellow muslims on campus? Come on down to the Muslim Student’s Association’s Game Night this January 6, 2012! Backed by popular demand, this event is open to ANYONE and EVERYONE =)

CAB rooms 229, 235, 239, and in 243 have been booked for this evening event. No cost to attend and food will be sold at a reasonable price!

This event is for brothers AND sisters!

We will insha’Allah have all three primary consoles (Xbox 360, PS3, and Wii) in the brother’s rooms and board games in the sisters rooms. You’re all welcome to bring any games, food, etc you wish!

We look forward to ending a great semester and the beginning of a new one here at the University of Alberta =D

Sisters Eid Potluck!!

admin — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:23:28 +0000

What a better way to celebrate Eid than with food and good company?

The MSA Sisters will be hosting a Eid potluck on campus on Thursday November 17th, 2011.

As this is a potluck, I ask each and every one of you to please specify what you will be bringing in order to avoid getting 10 of the same dish.

If you would like more information regarding MSA Sisters events, please ask to be placed on the Sisters mailing list. Feel free to invite as many people as you’d like!

Boyle Street Luncheon for the Homeless

admin — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:34:36 +0000

Assalamu alaikum,

The Muslim Student Association (MSA) of the University of Alberta in conjunction with Islamic Family and Social Services Association (IFSSA) & Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) are organizing a “Serve the homeless” event where Halal Roast Beef Lunch is going to be served at the Boyle Street Homeless Shelter.

The MSA is calling for volunteers from all heritages and legacies to join the Muslims in this event and to contribute to the bigger community of the city of Edmonton.

The lunch will be served on November 13th, 2011, yet the cooking will be taking place for the two days that precede the event (i.e. 11th and 12th), you have one of the THREE days to volunteer.

Here are the times:

Friday

9 am – 12 noon (4 spots)

Saturday

1 pm – 4 pm ( 6 spots)

Sunday

8 am – 11 am (14 spots)

11 am – 2 pm (18 spots)

2 pm – 5 pm (16 spots)

Please follow the following steps if you would like to volunteer

1) Fill out the IFSSA Volunteer form at the link listed below

http://svy.mk/IFSSA-Volunteer

2) Once you have completed the form, please contact one of the Volunteer Coordinators listed below and let us know which time slot you would like to volunteer.

· Abdullah Ahmed – abdullah@sparkative.ca

· Anum Tahir – atahir@ualberta.ca

· Asher Khalil – asherkr37@gmail.com 780-266-5737

Thanks a lot for your time and participation and we will be very happy to welcome you in our team.

Regards.

MSA Boyle Street Dinner Team.