May Allah (SWT) accept our Siyyam, our Qiyyam, our Generosity and our Du’aa. Ameen.

Ramadan Imsaqiyah (Fasting time table)

Prayers

Fajr Activities
Fajr Iqamah	August 21 - August 31 5:30 AM September 1 - September 19 5:45 AM
Hadeeth Reading	On weekdays (Mon - Fri) after Fajr prayers
Short Lecture	On weekends (Sat - Sun) after Fajr prayers
Tajweed Halaka	On weekdays (Mon - Fri) after Fajr prayers On weekends (Sat - Sun) after Dhuhr prayers
Evening Activities
Isha Iqamah	August 21 - August 31 9:30 PM September 1 - September 19 9:15 PM
Taraweeh Prayers	August 21 - August 31 9:45 PM September 1 - September 19 9:30 PM
Taraweeh	Isha and first 8 rakaahs of Taraweeh prayers will be led by Sheikh Shaban
Fiqh Q&A	Imams will be available in the lobby after the first Witr prayers
Fiqh of fasting and prayer	Short lecture by Imam Sameh after fourth rakaah of Taraweeh prayers
Qiyam-ul-Layl	During last 10 nights of Ramadan
Fundraising Event	On the 29th night of Ramadan

Iftar

Daily iftaars for our single brothers and sisters and those who are travelers. Please donate to this great cause for great rewards. Please see the kitchen manager Br Zaitoun or Br Muamar Dahnoun or Br Mohamed Boutrid if you would like to participate.

Women's Committee Services

The Women's Committee will provide baby-sitting during Ramadan.

• No children under 7 years old are allowed in the Musallah (prayer hall).
• For children ages 3 - 6, there will be crafts and activities.
• Children 2 years and under should be with their mothers in the cry room located next to the Women's prayer hall on the second floor.

Safety & Security Guidelines

• Gate 1 and Gate 3 will remain open, Gate 2 will be closed
• Vehicles violating any parking rules will be towed at the owner's expense with zero tolerance
• Young brothers are requested to kindly allow elders and sisters to use parking spaces close to the Masjid.
• Carpooling is highly recommended.
• Children under 7 years old are to be sent to Al-Iman School building for baby-sitting.
• Children 7 and up are to stay with their parents
• Children who cause any mischief will be sent home with their parents.
• If you are only praying eight rakaah of Taraweeh prayers, then you are kindly requested to quietly leave the masjid immediately after the the first Witr prayers.
• Please cooperate with the Safety & Security team by adhering to the above guidelines.

Maintenance Services

For any maintenance issues please contact Br Ameenulla at 919-757-8371 or Br Hassan Imam at 919 834-9572 ext 6

Fasting the Month of Ramadan

(Prepared by Imam Mohamed Baianonie, Islamic Center of Raleigh, NC)

The prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) said, “Whoever observes the fasting during the month of Ramadan, believing in Allah and seeking His rewards, will have his/her past sins forgiven.” [Reported by Imams Bukhari, Muslim and others]

Fasting the month of Ramadan is one of the main pillars of Islam. It is obligatory upon every sane, healthy, Muslim who reaches the age of puberty and is not traveling during the time of fasting. As for the women, they must not be menstruating or having post-childbirth bleeding.

The Essential Elements of the Fast

The fast has two essential elements (literally, "pillars") that must be fulfilled for it to be valid and acceptable. They are:

• The intention: The intention does not need to be spoken, for it is in reality an act of the heart, which does not involve the tongue. It will be fulfilled by one's intention to fast out of obedience to Allah (SWT.), seeking His pleasure.
• Abstaining from those acts that break the fast from dawn to sunset.

Recommended Acts During Ramadan

• Having the Suhur meal and delaying it until just before fajr time.
• Hastening in breaking the fast at sunset.
• Breaking the fast by eating in odd number of fresh or dry dates, if not available, drinking water.
• Supplicating at the time of breaking the fast, “The thirst has gone, the veins are moistened and Allah willing, the reward is confirmed.”
• Praying taraweeh daily after Isha’.
• Increasing the reciting and studying of the Qur’an.
• Using Miswak (Tooth-Stick), if not available, any other cleaning tool to clean the mouth.

Actions that Invalidate the Fast (which are agreed upon by all scholars.)

• Intentional eating or drinking: If one eats or drinks due to forgetfulness, a mistake or coercion, then he/she should continue the fast.
• Intentional vomiting: If one is overcame and vomits , then he/she should continue the fast.
• Having intentional sexual intercourse: If one has sexual intercourse then he/she must perform expiation (kaffarah). (Fasting continuously for sixty days or feeding sixty poor people.)

Some Things That Are Permissible During The Fast

• Taking a shower even due to thirst or extreme heat.
• Rinsing the mouth and nose without exaggeration.
• Applying kohl (eyeliner) or eye drops or anything else to the eyes, even if some taste from it finds its way to the throat.
• Taking any type of injections whether nutritional or medical.
• Having enema douche (The injection of liquid into the rectum through the anus for cleansing, as a laxative, or for other therapeutic purposes) or using suppository (a solid medication designed to melt within a body cavity) or any medicine that can be used in the front or in the back.
• Doing those things from which one could not protect oneself, such as swallowing one's saliva or the dust of the road or sifting flour etc.
• Tasting food by the tongue and using toothpaste as long as do not swallow anything.
• Smelling any kind of odors, scents or anything that might enter the lungs.
• Kissing and embracing (between spouses) as long as one is able to control his/her self.
• Drawing some amount of blood for any reason, if that will not weaken the person.
• Finding oneself in a state of Janabah after fajr (dawn) has arrived, i.e. ghusl can be performed after fajr.

EID-UL-FITR

Eid-ul-Fitr Salah will be held, inshaa Allah, at the Dorton Arena at the State Fairgrounds. Please check our web site for Eid announcements. On Eid day, please come early and bring a prayer rug with you. Please follow the safety & security personnel instructions.

Vendors are required to register no later than Wednesday September 16th. There is a $100.00 fee per table. Only provided tables and space can be used. Violators will be asked to leave. All material intended for distribution must be approved by the IAR office prior to EID day. No approvals will be given on EID Day.

Distribution of material is allowed in designated areas only or at your table. No exceptions will be granted.

Volunteers are needed for Ramadan and EID activities. Please contact IAR Volunteer Committee Chairman Br Jamal Haddad at: 919-946-4030 and offer your help.

May Allah reward all your efforts. We greatly appreciate.

We are collecting donation items for the yard sale to be dropped off at the the Al Iman School Building on August 7th from 5 pm - 10 pm.

Please participate in the yard sale or drop off your donations. Please support the Social and Welfare committee by participating in this event.

If you have any questions about this event please contact Sr Nadia Khan nadia.k.khan@gmail.com

Jarin Tasnim Nabila and her two team members Meher Sher-Khan, and Aurora Bravo of Athens Drive High earned both gold medals and the state trophy at the 2009 Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership competition held in Greensboro, North Carolina. Their project was titled “Pollution Revolution”.

Jarin, Meher, and Aurora represented the state of North Carolina at this national competition and earned gold medals, which was held on July 12-16 in Nashville, Tennessee.

Congratulations to Nabila, Sher-Khan and Bravo for their achievements in the 2009 National Family, Career and Community Leaders of America competition.

We are profoundly proud of the outstanding accomplishments by these young stars in our community. Way to go, and keep the up the excellent work!

An-Noor School will be a full-time school that focuses on establishing a bond with the glorious Qur’an through its recitation, memorization and understanding. Students will also receive regular curricular instruction through age-appropriate Math, Science, and English classes.

The pilot program will offer 2nd – 5th grade levels. The school will operate on year-round schedule. School hours will be Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM. The first day of classes is August 11th, 2009.

An-Noor tuition is $300.00 per month for one child, $500.00 a month for two children. However, An-Noor will not deprive deserving candidates from learning the book of Allah (SWT) because of financial hardship. Parents can apply for a scholarship and pay a monthly fee of $100.00 per child.

Please register your children for this enormous opportunity. The last date for registration is August 4, 2009

For further information, please contact the An-Noor School administration at: an-noor@islam1.org
919-834-9572 x (extension) 1350

Application Form

Please see the job description and send your resume and cover letter to an-noor@islam1.org.

If you are interested in volunteering for this event, please attend the Task Assignment and Orientation session on Wednesday July 22nd at 7:00 PM in the main prayer hall.

Volunteers will be required to attend the Open Session from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Saturday July 25th.

The orientation session will prepare you for the event and will also provide you opportunity to learn more about the event.

If you have any questions, please contact Sr Ali Zelmat who is coordinating the Open House.

The Islamic Center of Raleigh would like to invite you for an Open House on Saturday July 25 2009 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Please visit us to learn more about the Islamic Center and the various activities and services offered by us.

Events

• Presentations on Islam
• A tour of the mosque
• Information booths on Islam
• Services provided by the Islamic Center
• The American Islamic story
• Delicacies from the Muslim World

Films

• Prince Among Slaves
• On a Wing and a Prayer
• Muslim American Family

Location

The Islamic Center is located close to Meredith College and the NCSU Campus. Our address is 808 Atwater Street, Raleigh NC 27607.

Important Links

• Open House poster
• Directions to the Islamic Center of Raleigh
• Frequently asked questions about visiting a mosque
• For more information about Open House, please contact us at rsvp@islam1.org

Goal: Focus on teaching Quran Reading and Memorization during the pilot program. The reading and memorization skills will be used as selection criteria for the full time Quran memorization program. Also, motivate them to come to the pilot program every day.

Note: The candidates from the pilot program will get preference for admission to the full time program.

Schedule: Begins June 23rd, 2009 and ends on August 4th, 2009

Times:
Monday - Thursday from 8 AM - 1:25 PM (Please pick up the kids at 1:25 PM sharp and accompany them for the Duhr prayer).
Friday's only from 8 AM - 10:50 AM. (Please pick up the kids at 10:50 AM sharp and accompany them for the 1st Jumah prayer at 11:00 AM).

Venue: At IAR, in the Sisters Musallah and Conference Room 240 in the New Building on Second Floor

Registration: Seats are limited. Registration has already started and June 25th is the last day for registration
Sisters Mervat Ali and Sarwat Ahmad will be available in the lobby to assist with registration process and answer any questions

Tuition: 1 Child $300.00, 2 Children $500.00, 3 Children $650.00
Alhamdulillah, no one will be deprived from learning the book of Allah (swt) due to financial constraint. We will offer scholarships provided the parent pay $100.00 per Child, and the application for scholarship must be approved.

Recreation: There will be some recreation activity along with snacks and drinks. However, we expect Kids to bring their lunch with them.

We invite the community to come see what the NEW youth committee has planned and to have a community discussion with Br. Aatif next Friday May 8th between Maghrib and Isha prayers.

Light refreshments will be served. This event is open to all youth and parents in the community. Please participate actively in shaping the NEW youth programs.

Please look at the poster in the lobby or visit the IAR website for more information.

Note: You can click on the activity and then add it to your calendar as a reminder

InshaaAllaah the class will cover the basics of Islam for anyone who would like to learn for the first time, or needs a refresher. It will include topics like what it means to be a believer, and how to pray. The class will be taught by Dr Nouman Siddiqui

The goals of the class:

• To explain the essential beliefs of Islam
• To provide instructions in the performance of essential practices
• To explain basic agreed-upon fiqh
• To provide a foundation to continue learning about Islam
• To familiarize the community with resources available for further learning
• To provide a social network for new Muslims

August 14 2009

• Alhamdulillah we are nearing the blessed month of Ramadan. On Thursday, August 20th (Shaban 29th), the moon will set before the sun sets in Makkah and much of the eastern world. Therefore, the moon will not be visible in those areas. In North America, the new crescent moon will set after the sun sets, providing a very slight possibility for visibility primarily in the south and west. We will carefully monitor for crescent moon sightings and make an official announcement on the IAR website by 11:30pm ET on Thursday, August 20th inshallah. If we cannot confirm the new crescent moon sighting, then we will complete 30 days of the month of Shabaan and the first of Ramadan will be on Saturday August 22nd.
• IAR Hajj Committee will hold an information session on 2009 Hajj arrangements from 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm on August 15, 2009 in Room 240 at IAR. All interested and encourged to attend.
• The social and welfare committee at the IAR is launching its annual school supplies drive for the coming school year. Many families in this community rely on the IAR to provide their children with school supplies Please consider donating whatever you can to help these families in need. Collection bins and a sample list of what is needed will be found in different locations through the IAR.

Educational Activities

Education committee of IAR has arranged the following classes for members of the community

• Tajweed class for Sisters every Sunday from 7:30 pm to Maghrib by Imam Sameh.
• Essentials of Islam class is held on 4th Sunday of the month after Dhuhr on Sundays to learn the basic principles of Islam and to provide a social network for new muslims. The next class will be on July 26.
• Quranic Arabic Level 1 and Level 2 classes taught by Imam Sameh Asal on Tuesday and Thursday nights begin one hour before Maghrib and between Maghrib and Isha prayers respectively.
• Summer Qur'an Hifz program.
• Quran classes for sisters every Saturday and Sunday between 12 noon - 1 pm.
• Imam Baianonie's class for sisters begin one hour before Maghrib every Friday.

For a list of activities at the Islamic Center of Raleigh, please visit the Activities Calendar

Director: KDG
Photography by Sahid Limon
Music from "Islam: Empire of Faith"