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MSO Weekly Announcements August 29-September 4, 2010

2010-08-30T17:28:07Z

Assalamu-alaikum,

We hope everyone’s first week went well. If there is anything MSO can do to help with anything as you adjust to college feel free to contact us. If you have any questions regarding MSO or other Islamic activities in Columbia please feel free to send them to muslimstudenst.mizzou@gmail.com. Also don’t forget to become a fan of our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2209886057&ref=ts and you can even follow us on our Twitter account at https://twitter.com/MizzouMSO. And again, please take the time to add the MSO address to your safe sender list to make sure you are aware of everything MSO is doing.

MSO Welcome Dinner this Wednesday

The MSO Welcome Dinner is this Wednesday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in Stotler Lounge which is located on the first floor of Memorial Union North (here is a map http://map.missouri.edu/memorial-union-north.htm). Try to be there on time for a short khatira and to get some background about MSO. We plan to break our fasts, pray, and then eat dinner with some activities afterwards. Last year close to 70 people showed up so we hope to exceed that this year insha’Allah.

Qiyam Night this Friday Evening

A Qiyam has been planned for brothers and sisters for this Friday, September 3. Insha’Allah activities will begin at 11:30 with the night prayer scheduled to begin at 3:00 a.m. Snacks and Suhoor will be provided for all who attend. For more information look at the attached flier or go to our website at www.mizzoumso.org. Starting tonight, there will be Qiyam ul-Layl at the ICCM every night for the last ten days of Ramadan with prayer starting at 3:00 a.m.

Fast-a-thon Scheduled for October 4

The date for the Fast-a-thon has been set for Monday, October 4 and will be held in Stotler Lounge Room 3 (the room closest to the main entrance). This event gives the MSO a chance to reach out to the community and let them experience a part of our religion. The Fast-a-thon is also a fundraiser and this year all proceeds will go to an organization focusing on Pakistani flood relief. More details including the exact time of the event will be sent out soon.

Eid Dinner and Eid Prayer

Insha’Allah if we complete the 30 days of Ramadan, Eid will be on Friday, September 10. Eid Prayer will be at Cosmo Park (http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Parks/Cosmo_Park/) and the exact shelter has yet to be announced by the ICCM. The community Eid Dinner will be on Saturday, September 18 at Stotler Lounge. If you need a ride to Eid Prayer, please contact us, and we will try to arrange that insha’Allah.

The Brothers’ Social Chair, Taha Hameduddin, is also planning some events for Eid like getting lunch as a group and possibly going to play laser tag afterwards. If you have any ideas you can contact Taha at thz83@mail.missouri.edu.

Sisters’ pre-Eid Activity

Insha’Allah the date for the Sisters’ activity has been changed to Tuesday, September 7 and the time is now 5 p.m. They will meet in Memorial Union North Room 243 to prepare candy favors to give to children on Eid day. If you have any questions you can reach the Sisters’ Social Chair Hafsa Lodhi at hslfd2@mail.missouri.edu. There will also be a sign up sheet at the MSO Welcome Dinner scheduled for September 1 so try your best to make it.

MSO set to Participate in the Susan G. Komen for the Cure

This is a nation-wide event that raises money and awareness for breast cancer, and provides funding for research and support programs. MSO, along with several other campus organizations, will participate in the 5K run/walk scheduled for Sunday, September 19. Please sign up at http://midmissouri.info-komen.org/site/TR/RacefortheCure/COU_Mid-MissouriAffiliate?team_id=141539&pg=team&fr_id=1691.

MSO Press Release: Prayer Spaces on Campus Adequate for Students and Employees

2010-08-26T21:46:03Z

COLUMBIA, Missouri (August 26, 2010) – In light of the of recent controversies over the proposed mosque in New York City, several inquiries have been made about the prayer spaces available for students at the University of Missouri. In recent years, Muslim Students’ Organization (MSO) leadership has worked with other student groups and MU administrators to identify spaces or multipurpose rooms where Muslim students may spend a few minutes to pray.

“In fulfilling the requirements of one of pillars of the Islamic faith, Muslims pray five times a day during specified times, and often do so in between classes, work, and other daily activities. On the University of Missouri-Columbia campus, there are multiple open spaces for students and employees to use as prayer spaces, including open study or meeting rooms in Ellis Library, the Black Culture Center, Student Residence Halls, the Center for Student Involvement, as well as in the A.P. Green Chapel.” Mizzou - Muslim Students’ Organization president Arwa Mohammad said.

The administration has been understanding to their concerns, and has worked to find a workable solution in the best interest of all students and employees. Current executive board members of MSO are not asking the University of Missouri administration to set aside any location for the exclusive use of Muslim students for prayer. The aforementioned spaces have been sufficient for their use in performing their prayers.

Contact: Mahir Khan

Muslimstudent.mizzou@gmail.com

MSO Weekly Announcements August 22-28, 2010

2010-08-22T21:59:19Z

Assalamu-alaikum,

We hope everyone’s summer has been going well and that you’re ready for the upcoming semester. We have many plans for MSO this year and in order to keep everyone informed we’ll send out announcements each week, insha’Allah. The announcements will include information about MSO events, Islamic Center of Columbia, Missouri (ICCM) events, as well as events going on around campus that MSO members should try to take part in. Please take the time to add the MSO address to your safe sender list to make sure you are aware of everything MSO is doing.

If you have any questions regarding MSO or other Islamic activities in Columbia please feel free to send them to muslimstudenst.mizzou@gmail.com. Also don’t forget to become a fan of our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2209886057&ref=ts and you can even follow us on our Twitter account at https://twitter.com/MizzouMSO.

MSO Welcome Dinner/Breaking of the Fast

The first MSO event of the semester is the Welcome Dinner/Iftar. This is a chance for everyone in MSO to get together and kick the year off with some goof food and friends Ramadan-style. It is scheduled for Wednesday, September 1 at 7:00 p.m. and will be held in Stotler Lounge which is located on the first floor of Memorial Union North (here is a map http://map.missouri.edu/memorial-union-north.htm). Last year close to 70 people showed up so we hope to exceed that this year insha’Allah.

Separate from the Welcome Dinner is our annual Fast-a-thon. For those who don’t know, the Fast-a-thon is a day when non-Muslims are encouraged to fast with Muslims so they can get the experience. Because Ramadan falls so early in semester, we plan to hold it after the month Ramadan. It is tentatively scheduled for mid- to late-September.

MSO Qiyam Night at the ICCM

MSO is also sponsoring a Qiyam night for brothers and sisters in which they can stay at the Islamic Center overnight and pray and participate in activities. A short talk is scheduled to begin around midnight and everyone is encouraged to stay to begin the fast and for Fajr prayer the following morning. More information regarding this event will be sent out soon.

Another event we are planning is the Eid Celebration. Details for this event will be also be sent out at a later time.

Sisters’ pre-Eid Activity

The first sisters’ activity will be making Eid goody-bags September 6. The time and place for this event will be announced soon insha’Allah. If you have any questions you can reach the Sisters’ Social Chair Hafsa Lodhi at hslfd2@mail.missouri.edu. There will also be a sign up sheet at the MSO Welcome Dinner scheduled for September 1 so try your best to make it.

Ramadan Activities at the Islamic Center of Columbia Missouri (ICCM)

Isha prayer at the masjid is at 9:30 p.m. and Taraweeh prayers begin promptly afterwards. There is a short talk (less than 10 minutes) before Isha every day so make an effort to come early for this.

Also, there is Iftar at the masjid every evening for singles and the weekends are open to the entire community. Every Saturday and Sunday a different group of Muslims in the community sponsors Iftar. The schedule is:

Sat. 8/21—Pakistani night

Sun. 8/22—Bangladeshi night

Sat. 8/28—ISCM (Islamic School of Columbia Missouri) Fundraising night

Sun. 8/29—Somalian night

Information regarding the ICCM can be found at their website http://theiccm.org/. We’ll keep you posted on other ICCM events that MSO members should get involved with.

MU Accommodations for Muslims during Ramadan

For those you on a meal plan, Ramadan just got a little easier courtesy of Campus Dining Services. This Ramadan they are implementing a “take-away meal” program at Eva J’s, Mark Twain Market, and Pavilion at Dobbs so you can get food during dinner time and eat it at your own convenience later. You can just ask the cashier for take-away box and fill it up with specific item form the menu, but ask the cashier exactly what to do first. This take-away thing works the same way as a regular meal so it’ll only count as one on your weekly tally. Also, Emporium at Plaza 900 is offering takeout breakfast options based on the points system (one meal is equal to 10 points) so you can take advantage of that to stock up on items for Sohoor.

Islam Awareness Week 2010

2010-03-17T20:35:10Z

Islam Awareness Week is approaching fast! The facebook event can be found here, and the program is as follows:

Friday (3/19):
- Movie Screening of "Prince Among Slaves," Ellis Auditorium at 6pm

Monday (3/22):
- History in Islam presentation by Dr. Baum, 1pm-2pm at Reynolds Journalism Institute, 100 A
THERE WILL BE FREE FOOD!

Tuesday (3/23):
- Women in Islam and Scarves for Solidarity, 7pm at 133 Mumford.
- Scarves for Solidarity, 7pm at Mumford 133

Wednesday (3/24):
- Rami Nashashibi from Inner-City Muslim Action Network - "The Islamic Perspective on Social Justice," 7:00 pm at EBW Auditorium

Thursday: (3/25):
- Taste of Islam, 12pm-2pm at Lowry Mall (Rain Location: Stotler Lounge 3-5)

Relay for Life THIS Saturday!
It's Relay For Life time again! If you want to particiapte, sign up here. The event itself will take place March 20th from 6pm to and run all night until 6am.

Relay For Life is an event to benefit the American Cancer Society. Different organizations at MU (and around the nation) form teams, raise money, and participate in walking in a relay. Funds will be used for research, programs for prevention and early detection, and programs to improve the lives of families and patients facing cancer.

We need all the help we can to organize these events, so we've attached signup sheets for 1) Taste Of Islam , 2) Relay for Life, and 3) Tabling Scarves for Solidarity.

MSO Update, week of March 8

2010-03-09T19:59:11Z

Assalamu Alaikum,

Hope everyone's semester is going well! Inshallah we will be having a General Body Meeting this Thursday (3/11) at 7pm in Memorial Union S304. We'll be discussing plans for Islam Awareness Week (IAW) and much more!

11 Days Until Relay for Life!
It's Relay For Life time again! If you want to particiapte, sign up here. The event itself will take place March 20th from 6pm to and run all night until 6am.

Relay For Life is an event to benefit the American Cancer Society. Different organizations at MU (and around the nation) form teams, raise money, and participate in walking in a relay. Funds will be used for research, programs for prevention and early detection, and programs to improve the lives of families and patients facing cancer.

Islam Awareness Week!
Spread the word! IAW 2010 will run from Friday March 19 to Thursday March 25, and will include events such as the History of Islam, Women in Islam, and Taste of Islam! If you want to help coordinate these events, respond to this email or visit us during the General Body Meeting, we could use all the help!

Sunday Morning Fajr Program
This Sunday, we'll be having our weekly Sunday Fajr program at the Masjid. Be sure to come, and bring a friend along! Please contact us if you need a ride. Fajr prayer is at 5:45am at the ICCM (201 South Fifth St.). A breakfast and halaqa will follow the salah.

Remembering Gaza & Winter ALIM program

2009-12-23T18:33:10Z

Salaam everyone,

Inshallah everyone ended their semesters successfully.

Here are some upcoming events in Columbia and Washington D.C.

Remembering Gaza December 27th

The Fellowship of Reconciliation are organizing “Remembering Gaza: a Prayer for Peace,” this Sunday, Dec. 27, 1:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, Fellowship Hall (The church is at 101 N. 9th St.; enter on the north side.) This free public event will take place on the one-year anniversary of the Israeli military attacks on Gaza. It will include interfaith reflections remembering the dead and urging peace with dignity for Palestinians and Israelis and open dialogue and discussion. A free-will donation will be collected for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) providing humanitarian assistance in Gaza. For more information on the local gathering call Jeff at 573-449-4585.

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=255832354664&ref=mf

9th Annual

ALIM Winter Program

ALIMprogram.com

Theme: Islam and the Secular State

ALIM Winter Program - Overview

The American Learning Institute for Muslims Winter Program is a 4-day intensive study of one of many traditional Islamic sciences in the context of the modern American paradigm.

The Winter Program was designed to meet the apparent need for a shorter intensive program focused on specialized themes. This program targets those who cannot make the Summer Program because of time commitment and those alumni who want more exposure to the ALIM learning philosophy throughout the year. This program rotates across the United States. For 2009, the program will be held in the Greater Washington DC area and the theme will be "Islam and the Secular Society".

“Islam is the answer.” … the rallying cry of Muslim movements for more than a century. What does this mean? Is it hollow or pithy? While all 21st century Muslims do not doubt the practical usefulness of following shariah as a means towards taqwa and personal piety, the social and – more importantly – political implementation of shariah throughout the world brings with it its own problematic: what and how?

* What should be the place of religious law in the political fabric of a modern world where individual and minority rights as enshrined by the UDHR are held with utmost regard?

* How was shariah viewed in the premodern world, and how does this view differ with modern day Muslim movements that seek to implement it, however they may define it.

* How does the Islamic and modern views compare: are they mutually exclusive, one in the same, or something in between?

The next ALIM Winter Program will seek to ask the relevant questions regarding the nature, scope, and historical role of shariah law in Muslim communities, and their contemporary relevance – all in an effort to strengthen our understanding of our faith.

Scholars:	Dr. Muneer Fareed
	Dr. Abd al-Hakim Jackson Imam Mohamed Magid Dr. Ovamir Anjum

Date:

January 15th-18th, 2010

Location:	ADAMS Center
	Greater DC Area

Schedule:

Coming Soon!

Application:	Click here to apply online!

	Note: There will be NO on-site registration.

Tuition:	$125 Student, $150 Professional, $250 Couple
	(includes meals, not lodging)

Contact:

winter@alimprogram.com

Duas for studying

2009-12-10T02:21:49Z

Salaam everyone,

For anyone that missed out on tonights fabulous, delicious and fun celebration-you also missed out on some Dua sheets.

Here is a posting of Dua's for studying. You can find handout in the MSO office Inshallah.

ألله يْوَفِقْكم وِيْنَجِّحْكُم فِي قْرَايِتْكُم May Allah grant you success in your studies. Ameen.

Du'as before/during study

اللَّهُمَّ لا سَهْلَ إلَّا مَا جَعَلْتَهُ سَهْلاً وَ إنْتَ تَحْعَلُ الْحزْنَ إذَا شِئْتَ سَهْلاً

Allahumma la sahla illa ma ja'altu sahla, wa 'anta taj-alul hazna idha shi'ta sahla

O Allah! There is nothing easy except what You make easy, and You make the difficult easy if it be Your Will
[Ibn Hibban]

اللَّهُمَّ الْطُفْ بِىْ فِىْ تَيْسِيْرِ كُلِّ عَسِيْرٍ فَاِنَّ تَيْسِيْرَ ; كُلِّ عَسِيْرٍ عَلَيْكَ يَسِيْرٌَ

Allahumma Tufiltuf bi fi taysiri kulli 'asirin, fainna taysirra kuuli 'asirin 'alaika yassirun

O Allah! Make easy for me every difficult thing, with Your special favour and Kindness, for it is easy for You to make every difficult thing easy

أللِّهُم النّفَعنِي بِمَا عَلَّمتَنِي وَ عَلِّمنِيِ مَا يَنفَعنِي

Allahumma infa'nii bimaa 'allamtanii wa'allimnii maa yanfa' unii

O Allah! Make useful for me what You taught me and teach me knowledge that will be useful to me.

اللهم اني اسالك العفو والعافية

Allahumma inni as'alukal 'afuwawal-afiya

O Allah! I seek your forgiveness and well being (meaning in examination, memory, and concentration etc)

اَللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا , وَ رِزْقًا طَيَّبًا , وَ عَمَلاً مُتَقَبَّلاً

Allahumma inni as'aluka 'Ilman naafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa 'amalan mutaqabbalan

O Allah! I ask You for knowledge that is of benefit, a good provision and deeds that will be accepted.
[Ibn Majah and others]

اللَّهُمَّ اِنِّى اَسْئَلُكَ فَهْمَ الَنَّبِيِّن وَ حِفْظَا الْمُرْسَلِيِّن الْمُقَرِّبِين

Allahumma inni as'aluka fahmal-nabiyyen wa hifthal mursaleen al-muqarrabeen

O Allah! I ask You for the understanding of the prophets and the memory of the messengers, and those nearest to You.

Ya Hayyu, Ya Qayyumu, Ya Rabba Musa waHarun waNuh waIbrahim waIsa waMuhammadin Sallallahu alayhi wasallam Akrimni bi jawdatil hifdhi wasur'ati fahhmi, Warzuqni hikmata wama'rifatal ilmi wa thabat- dhihni wa'l aqli wa'l-hilmi bi haqqi sayyidina Muhmmadin Salallahu alayhi wasalam. Ya Rabbal Alamin

O Living! O One Through Whom All Subsists! O Lord of Musa, Harun, Nuh, Ibrahim, Isa, and Muhammad, honour me with good memory and understanding, Bestow me with wisdom, true knowledge and a firm intellect and mind with the blessing of Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and give him peace). O Lord of the Worlds.

اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ لِّسَانِي آمِراً بِذِكْرِكَ قِلْبِي بِخَاشِعَتِكَ

Allahumma ijal leesanee 'amiran bi thikrika wa qalbi bi khashyatika.

O Allah! Make my tongue full of Your remembrance, and my heart with consciousness of You.

رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَا أَنزَلْتَ إِلَيَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍ فَقِيرٌ

Rabbi 'inni limaa 'anzalta 'ilayya min khairin-faqeer

O my Lord! I am indeed needy of whatever good You may send to me
[Surah Qassas; 28:24]
The above du'a was made while Musa (alayhis salam) was traveling to the desert of Madyan, and he had no shelter - nowhere to stay for rest. He made this du'a while resting under the shade of a tree, and consequently the father of the two sisters in the story invited him to stay with them...

رَبِّ اشْرَحْ لِي صَدْرِي وَيَسِّرْ لِي أَمْرِي وَاحْلُلْ عُقْدَةً مِنْ لِسَانِي يَفْقَهُوا قَوْلِي

Rabb-ishrah ii sadri, wa yassir li 'amri, Wah-lul 'uqdatam-mil-li-saani, Yaf-qahuu qawlii

O my Lord! Expand me my breast; Ease my task for me; And remove the impediment from my speech, so they may understand what I say
[Surah Ta-Ha; 20:25-28]
A du'a that Musa (alayhis salam) made when proceeding to the court of Fir'awn (Pharoah) for the arguments (inviting him to Islam)

اَللَّهُمَّ اَصْلِحْ لِىْ دُنْيَاى الَّتِىَْ فِيْهَا مَعَاشِىْ وَ اَصْلِحْ لِىْ اخِرَتِىَ الَّتِىْ فِيْهَا مَعَادِىْ وَ اجْعَلِْ الْحَيوةَ زِيَادَةً لِّىْ فِىْ كُلِّ خَيْرٍ وَّ اجْعَلِ الْمَوْتَ رَاحَةً لِىْ مِنْ كُلِّ شَرٍّ

Allahumm-aslih li diniyalladhi huwa ismatu amri, wa aslih li dunyaya-llati fiha ma'ashi, wa aslih li akhirati-llati fiha ma`adi, waj`alil-hayata ziyadatan li fi kulli khair, waj`alil-mauta rahatan li min kulli sharrin

O Allah! Set right my faith which is the safeguard of my affairs. And set right for me my worldy affairs wherein is my living. And set right for me my Hereafter on which depends my after-life. And make my life for me (a source) of abundance for every good and make my death a source of comfort for me protecting me against every evil
[Muslim, 35/6565]
[Abu Hurairah (radiAllahu anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allah (salAllahu alayhi wasalam) used to say (the above)]

اللَّهُمَّ اِنِّى اَسْئَلُكَ الْفَوْزَ فِى الْقَضَآءِ

Allahumma inni as'alukal fauza fil qadaai'

O Allah! I ask You for success concerning my destiny

اللَّهُمَّ اِنِّى اَسْئَلُكَ مِنَ الْخَيْرِ كُلِّه عَاجِله وَ اجِلِه مَا عَلِمْتُ مِنْهُ وَ مَا لَمْ اَعْلَمْ

Allahumma inni as'aluka min al khairi kullihi 'ajilihi wa ajilihi, ma 'alimtu minhu wa ma lam a'alam

O Allah! I ask You for all the good which is in the present or in the future, which I know and which I do not know
[a comprehensive du'a taught to Aisha by the Prophet (saws)]

Du'as for anxiety/difficulty

اللَّهُمَّ إنِّي أعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ الْهَمِّ وَ الْحَزَنِ ، وَ الْعَجْزِ وَ الْكَسَلِ ، وَ الْبُخْلِ وَ الْجُبْنِ ، وَ ضَلَعِ الدِّيْنِ وَ غَلَبَةِ الرِّجَالِ

Allahumma inni a'udhubika minal hammi wal hazan, wal 'ajzi wal kasal, wal bukhli wal jubn, wa dhala'id-dayni wa ghalabatir rijaal

O Allah! I seek refuge in You from grief and sadness, from weakness and from laziness, from miserliness and from cowardice, from being overcome by debt and from being overpowered by men (other people)
[Sahih al-Bukhari 7:158]

اللَّهُمَّ إنِّي اُنْزِلُ بِكَ حَاجَتِىْ وَ اِنْ قَصُرَ رَابِىْ وَ ضُعْفَ عَمَلِى افْتَقَرْت ;ُ اِلى رَحمَتِكَ

Allahumma inni unzila bika haajati wa-in qasuura rubbi wa du'fa 'amali iftaqartu illa Rahmatika

O Allah! I ask You to answer my needs, though my intellect is weak, and my actions are defective, O Allah! I am in need of Your Mercy

Innaka 'ala ma-tasha'-u qadeer wa anta hasbeeya wa na'mal wakeel

O Allah! You do whatever You wish, and You are my Availer and Protector and the best of aid.

حَسْبِيَ اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ

HasbiyAllahu wa ni'mal wakeel

Allah is my availer and protector and the best of aids.

رَبِّ اِنِّىْ مَغْلُوْبٌ فَانْتَصِرْ

Rabbi inni maghlubun fan-tass-ssir

O Allah! I am overpowered, so help me.

Du'as for Knowledge

اللَّهُم¡ اِنِّى اَسْئَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَجِيْحًا

Allahumma inni as'aluka 'ilman-naaji'han

O Allah! I ask You for useful Knowledge

سُبْحَانَكَ لاَ عِلْمَ لَنَا إِلاَّ مَا عَلَّمْتَنَا إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْعَلِيمُ الْحَكِيمُ

Subhanaka la 'ilma lana 'illa ma 'allamtana 'innaka 'antal-'Alimul Hakim

Glory be to you, we have no knowledge except what you have taught us. Verily, it is You, the All-Knower, the All-Wise
[surah Baqarah; 2:32]

رَبِّ زدْنيِ عِلْماً وَ رْزُقْنيِ فَهْماً

Rabbi zidni 'ilman war zuqni fahman

O Allah! Advance me in Knowledge and true understanding

يَا عَلِيمُ عَلِّمْنِىْ

Ya Alimu, alimni

O All-Knowing, grant me knowledge

رَّبِّ زِدْنِى عِلْمًا

Rabbi zidni ilma

O my Lord! Advance me in Knowledge
[surah Ta-Ha; 20:114]

Du'as after studying

اَللَّهُمَّ ذَكِّرْنِِىْ مِنْهَ ، وَ عَلِّمْنِىْ مِنْهُ مَا جَهِلْتُ

Allahumma zakkirni minhu, wa 'alimni minhu ma jahiltu

O Allah! Assist me to remember it, and teach me whatever I am ignorant of it

Allahhumma inni astaodeeuka ma qara'tu wama hafaz-tu. Faradduhu 'allaya inda hagati elayhi

O Allah! I entrust You with what I have read and I have studied. (O Allah!) Bring it back to me when I am in need of it.

Du'as after studying

صلى الله على محمد وال محمد اللهم اني أسألك يا مدخر الخير وفاعله والآمر به ذكرني ما انسانيه الشيطان

SallAllahu 'ala Muhammad wa 'aali Muhammad. Allahumma inni as'aluka ya Mudhakkiral khayr wa faa'ilahu wal-aamimira bihi dhakirni ma ansaanihi-shaytan

Blessings of Allah be upon Muhammad and his progeny. O Allah! I ask You, The One who mentions goodness and actualizes it and commands it, Remind me of that which the shaytan makes me forget

اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعَنِىْ بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِىْ وَ عَلِّمْنِىْ مَا يَنْفَعَنِىْ

Allahummanf'ani bima 'allamtani, wa 'allimni ma yaufa'uni

O Allah! Let the knowledge that You have granted me, be useful for me, and teach me whatever can be fruitful for me

رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا إِنَّكَ أَنتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ

Rabbana ta-qabbal minna 'innaka 'Antas-Sami-'ul-'Aliim

Our Rabb! accept from us. You indeed, You are the all-Hearing, the all-Knowing.
[Surah Baqarah, 2:127]

Du'as for those studying

ألله يْوَفِقْكم وِيْنَجِّحْكُم فِي قْرَايِتْكُم

...

May Allah grant you success in your studies

تَبَارَك الله عَلِيْك

Tabarak-Allah 'alayka

The blessing of Allah be upon you.

MSO Eid Party and Senior Sendoff

2009-12-09T18:17:18Z

Salaams everyone,

We'll be having our final MSO event this coming Wednesday, which will include a halaqa and some final goodbyes for those who are graduating this semester. Also, we'll have door prizes and FREE PIZZA!!!

Map of the location: http://map.missouri.edu/quad-north.htm

Date:	Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Time:	6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location:	Reynolds Journalism Institute, Room 100-A

Skating tomorrow with the JSO! & lectures on Islam

2009-12-03T19:09:14Z

Skate Event

The Muslim Students' Organization will be joining the Jewish Student Organization for a skating event tomorrow, December 4th, at the Washington Park Ice Arena.
http://www.jeffcitymo.org/parks/icearena.html

We'll be meeting at the Hillel to carpool. The Hillel is located on University Avenue, across from Mumford hall.

Bring $3.50 for admission, $2 for skate rentals.
The event was really fun last year, let's make it even bigger this year-come out and skate!

The facebook event is here http://www.facebook.com/event.php?invites&eid=191293112954iccm

Lectures

There will be 2 lectures from visiting professors on topics of Islam tomorrow and Monday.

A Spoken Qur’an: American Voices
December 4, 2:00 to 3:30
232 Arts & Science Bldg.
Timur Yuskaev Ph.D. Candidate, Religious Studies UNC-Chapel Hill

Painted Miracles: Sacred Artand the Islamic Millennium
December 7, 2:00 to 3:30
210 Middlebush Bldg.
AZFAR MOIN Ph.D. Candidate, History University of Michigan

Eid Dinner

The Islamic Center of Central Missouri will be hosting an Eid Dinner this Saturday December 5th in the ICCM activity room after Maghrib. All students are welcome in the celebration.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?invites&eid=208098776960

Eid Prayer

2009-11-25T18:27:50Z

Eid Mubarak

Here is the info about the Eid prayer from the Islamic Center of Columbia Missouri (ICCM)

Time

8:30 AM, Friday, November 27th, 2009

Address

Windsor Ballroom,

Holiday Inn Select

2200 I-70 Drive SW

Columbia, MO 65203

Tel. 573-445-85312200 I-70 Drive SW

Columbia, MO 65203

Tel. 573-445-8531

2200 I-70 Drive SW, Columbia, MO 65203

Tel. 573-445-8531

(Click here for map)

MSO Halaqa and a Meet and Greet this week!

2009-11-16T19:49:03Z

Salaam

The Multicultural committee from the Missouri Students Association will be hosting a student meet and greet between the different multicultural organizations on campus this Tuesday.
There will be FREE FOOD at Memorial union S207 on Tuesday November 17th from 7:30 to 9 pm. Walk in and say hi!
RSVP on facebook here http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=200721773823

There will be an MSO general Body Halaqa this Thursday November 19 in Memorial Union North 206 (Walt Disney Room).
Brother Jalal Jayousi will be speaking, and there will be snacks.
RSVP on facebook here http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=208299345545

Hope to see everyone at this week's events!

muslimstudents.mizzou@gmail.com

Muslim Students' Organization condemns attack in Fort Hood

2009-11-07T04:41:37Z

The Muslim Students’ Organization strongly condemns the attack on the Fort Hood soldiers. We unequivocally denounce this act of violence that has affected so many. As members of the American community, we express our sincerest condolences to the victims and their families. We join other Muslim organizations, such as Muslim Public Affairs Council-DC (MPAC-DC), the Islamic Society of North America Office for Interfaith and Community Alliances (ISNA) and the American Muslim Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Council (AMAFVAC) in denouncing this act of violence.We hope that we can move forward after this deeply saddening incident to continue to work towards understanding and tolerance.

Report Back from Palestine-Event this Monday Nov 9th

2009-11-05T13:36:56Z

Salaam everyone,

This Monday there will be a presentation entitled Report Back from Palestine.
Monday, November 9th at 7:30 pm in Mumford 133 http://map.missouri.edu/memorial-union-north.htm
You can find the facebook event here http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168797571657

It is an eyewitness account of the state of the West Bank and Gaza, with a Q&A to follow.
vivapalestina.org

Please invite and email your friends and professors, and make announcements in your classes.
You can pick up fliers from the MSO office in the Center for Student Involvement.
Jazak Allahu Khair for your attendance in advance, hope to see you Monday!

Pink Hijab Day this Wednesday!

2009-10-26T13:04:53Z

Pink Hijab Day today- Fighting Breast Cancer together

www.pinkhijabday.net

Oct 28th is Global Pink Hijab day. The day is intended to shatter stereotypes of Muslim women, and raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research. Muslims participate worldwide by wearing pink hijabs, ribbons, and caps and donating to fight cancer. There will be a table at Memorial Union from 10am to 3 pm with Baklava, henna tattoos, Breast Cancer information and we will be accepting donations for the Susan G. Komen foundation. On Wednesday night there will be a panel on activism and stereotypes of Muslim women at 7 pm in Mumford 133.

We hope to see a large group people, so please pass on this information to anyone you know that would be interested. If you would like a MSO member to come to a class or meeting and make the announcement, we can make arrangements. If you have any other suggestions or questions for the MSO, please feel free to contact us.

Thank you for your support,
Muslim Students’ Organization

Rachel Maddow Exposes Anti-Islam Extremists in Congress

2009-10-19T16:47:53Z

Watch video.

MSO Meeting this Thursday! Oct 22nd

2009-10-19T02:07:45Z

MSO Meeting this Thursday!

There is a MSO meeting this Thursday Oct 22nd at 7pm in Lefevre 112 http://map.missouri.edu/memorial-union-north.htm

RSVP on the facebook group

We'll be discussing upcoming events and having a Halaqa. Remember to bring your $10 dues.

There will be snacks!

Pink Hijab Day Oct 28th

Wearing a pink hijab, Kufi, cap or ribbon on Wednesday to support Breast Cancer Research!

Pink Hijab day is a national day organized by Muslims to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer

Donate to the Susan G. Komen Fund at http://www.info-komen.org/site/TR?team_id=120947&fr_id=1130&pg=team

There will be a panel on Women's activism Wed Oct 28th, more details to come.

RSVP on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pink-Hijab-Day/159442831321?ref=ts

http://www.pinkhijabday.net/

Volunteering for St. Francis House this Sunday

The MSO will be sponsoring a dinner at the St. Francis house Sunday October 25th for 25 people.

More information will be at the meeting.

St. Francis House is a home for homeless men that offers shelter, food, hospice care when needed.

Retreat with Sheikh Mokhtar Maghraoui in December
Sheikh Mokhtar Maghraoui will be having a retreat on Tazkiyat un Nafs (purification of the self) December 17-20 at the YMCA of the Ozarks in Potosi Missouri.
Application is attached , Can also apply for financial assistance.
For more information or to send in the application, email stlretreat@gmail.com

Sheikh Mokhtar is a Shura Member of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and former member of the Fiqh council of North America. Take advantage of this rare opportunity!

Volunteer at an After school program!
Attawakul Institute is looking for volunteers that would be able to help tutor students in English and math after school Monday through Friday from 4-6 pm at the Islamic Center.

If you're interested, email iccmwomen@hotmail.com

www.mizzoumso.org

Interfaith Breakfast Tomorrow!

2009-09-28T20:28:09Z

Salaam everyone,
mizzoumso.org

MSO JSO Interfaith Breakfast
Every year the Muslim Students' Organization and Jewish Student Organization have an annual interfaith breakfast in honor of Yom Kippur and Ramadan.
Continuing this tradition, we will be meeting this Tuesday September 29th, 7:30 in 109 Gwynn. There will be sweets and fruit to share.
Participants are encouraged to bring juice/a drink or a small dish.
http://map.missouri.edu/memorial-union-north.htm
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=145497861407&ref=nf

Waltz with Bashir
MSA/GPC films will be screening the film Waltz with Bashir this Wednesday, September 30th in Jesse Wrench Auditorium in Memorial Union at 8 pm.
Ari Folman, an Israeli film director, interviews fellow veterans of the 1982 invasion of Lebanon to reconstruct his own memories of his term of service in that conflict. He needs to discover the truth about that time and about himself. As Ari delves deeper and deeper into the mystery, his memory begins to creep up in surreal images. Admission is FREE.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1185616/

Volunteers for Sustainable Living Fair
There is a sustainable Living Fair Saturday, October 17th from 10 am to 6 pm. The Columbia Coalition on climate is looking for volunteers to work at a table for the Interfaith Coalition on climate. They would like someone from the Muslim community to volunteer for couple of hours at the table.
Please email sumaya99@hotmail.com if you are interested.

Minority Student Leadership Summit

MSO sponsored cricket watch party

2009-09-25T15:19:09Z

The MSO is sponsoring an India vs. Pakistan cricket watch party on Saturday, 26th of Sept. (check the events section for more details). Please come out and enjoy the game. Refreshments will be provided.

A letter to MSO members

2009-09-22T02:02:47Z

Dear All,

Before we canceled our event today we tried to find another space/room in the Memorial Union to move to but we couldn’t. I and the MSO officers would like to apologize for the inconvenient that was caused by this cancelation. I would like also to deeply thank and again apologize for those who baked or cooked or made or bought something especially for this event. We had few people who showed up today and brought with them cake, tea, dates, and coffee.

We will insha'Allah come with a new event plan while we all are having the Eid spirit.

Eid Mubarak!

Malik Al Jarad

Eid picnic cancelled

2009-09-21T23:32:42Z

The Eid picnic for Monday, September 24 has been canceled due to inclement weather (the reserved space for the event was outside).

Thank you for your understanding, and hope you still have a blessed Eid.