Archive for November, 2010
Dear Parents,
Assalaamu Alaikum. YM has decided to conduct a tutoring program for Montessori, elementary, and middle school students at the WIC. This program will begin in November, InshaAllah. Tutoring is available in many subject areas, including math, science, Quran, reading, etc. Tutoring will take place three times a week, starting November 1, 2010, from 3:30 p.m to 5:30 p.m in the WIC library. A maximum of four subjects of your choice will be taught every day. Children must bring their own textbooks, supplies, etc. The cost of this program is $7 per hour. All proceeds will benefit the Masjid.
Please fill out the following forms if you wish to send your child to this program (PDF 77.5 …read more
- Young Muslims
Eid Al-Adha (Holiday of Sacrifice) will be Tuesday, November 16, 2010.
In The Worcester Islamic Center Prayer Hall
Takbeer will start at 7:30 AM
Eid prayer will start at 9:00 AM sharp.
Please make arrangements to arrive at least 1 hour earlier (no later than 8:00 AM) to ensure you have enough time to catch the prayer due to obstacles created by parking and traffic.
Events:
- There will be a bazaar in the social hall
- Children will receive toys after the prayer.
Parking:
Parking in the masjid lot will be filled to capacity early on and those parking in yhe WIC parking lot will not be able to leave until noon (12:00 PM).
We host over 2,000 people on Eid and parking is limited. PLEASE CARPOOL.
Overflow parking will be available at the FedEx building nearby …read more
- Belal
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Abu Qatadah reported that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said, “Fasting on the day of ‘Arafah is an expiation for two years, the year preceding it and the year following it. Fasting the day of ‘Ashurah is an expiation for the year preceding it.” [This is related by "the group," except for al-Bukhari and at-Tirmidhi] Hafsah reported, “There are five things that the Messenger (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) never abandoned: fasting the day of ‘Ashurah, fasting the [first] 10 [days of Dhul-Hijjah], fasting 3 days of every month and praying two rak’ah before the dawn prayer.” [This is related by Ahmad and an-Nasa'i] ‘Uqbah ibn ‘Amr reported that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said, “The day of ‘Arafah, the day of sacrifice, and the days of tashreeq are ‘ids for us–the people of Islam–and they are days of eating and …read more - The Worcester Islamic Center Assalam u alaikum everyone,
The best ten days of the year are here (starting Sunday, November 7, 2010). Here are a few reminders (aplologies for a long email, but inshAllah it will be worth it):
Allah swears an oath by them, and swearing an oath by something is indicative of its importance and great benefit. Allah says (interpretation of the meaning): “By the dawn; by the 10 nights” [al-Fajr 89:1-2]. Ibn Abbaas, Ibn al-Zubayr, Mujaahid and others of the earlier and later generations said that this refers to the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah. Ibn Katheer said: “This is the correct opinion.” [Tafseer Ibn Katheer, 8/413] Ibn ‘Abbas reports that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) said, “No good deeds done on other days are superior to those done on these days [meaning the ten days of Dhul-Hijjah].” The companions asked, “O Messenger …read more - The Worcester Islamic Center Muslim Athletic League’s Basketball Tournament Classic at the WIC Date: Saturday, November 27, 2010 Time: 11am until 7pm
Location: WIC Indoor Gymnasium Hosted By: Odsen “Hudson” Piton and Daoud Ali Chávez Activity: 4 on 4 full court basketball games. Teams can have 1-4 substitute players. 2 lose elimination. Games will be timed and refereed. Prizes: Winning team from age group 15 and older will get $120 cash prize. Ages 10-14 will get medals. Requirements and Notes: $60 team fee (divided amongst players) to cover prizes and referee fee. A designated team captain must register the team by Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at 7pm. Rosters must be emailed to rodneyjean2000@hotmail.com so that the tournament bracket can be set prior to …read more - Daoud Ali
WIC Table Tennis Join Us In The Cafeteria Fridays After Isha Prayers!
Divisions:
Tournament Rules and Regulations
This program is coordinated by: - Daoud Ali |
