Sister’s Beginners Arabic Class is going to be started on May 3rd, 2008.

Brothers Beginner Class will be coming an opening soon…

Place : Hamilton Downtown Mosque

Fee: $25/A Month

Contact: aygize@gmail.com, 905.906.0587

“On January 28-Feburary 1, McMaster MSA is holding Islam Awareness Week which includes, 3 lectures (check the attached poster) as well as a dawah booth every day in the Student centre. The lectures are beneficial for both Muslims and Non-Muslims, and address controversial topics facing the Muslim community today. See you there insha’Allah!”

McMaster MSA

As Salamu Alaikum Muslims in Hamilton

The Hamilton Muslim Basketball Association (HMBA) is an organized basketball league which caters to the Islamic community of Hamilton and the surrounding area. The league was created in the summer of 2005 and is now in full effect, show casing Hamilton’s Muslim basketball talent. HMBA’s mission statement is to provide a means for Muslim brothers to interact, communicate and learn within an Islamic environment. The league is a way for new brothers to meet other Muslim brothers. The league, takes pride in advocating Islamic principles and brotherhood.

Isha’a is prayed in Jama’a, a dua’a is made before each game with each team, there is no tolerance for rude or inappropriate behavior, and most importantly, it provides an outlet for Muslim youth to gather on a Saturday night.

The league provides a quality rental facility, certified officials who officiate every game, uniforms and awards (both team and players for contributions).

To continue to run the HMBA we need community support to help off set the cost to the students who are participating.  Currently, we cannot continue to run this high quality league through player registration only.  A tax receipt will be issued for donations more than $50.00.Please help in any way you can. If you cannot help financially then please make dua’a for continued and sustainable success.

Please visit www.mahvoice.ca/hmba or contact Nedal Haddad @ 905.648.1822 to donate or ask for further information.

Wa alaikum as salam
Hamilton Muslim Basketball Association.
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Wasalam
Nedal

Asalaamu alaikum

I hope you are doing well. I want to inform you that Naseeha-Muslim Youth Helpline, 1866-Naseeha, has launched as of 1st January 2008. This is the first service of its kind in Canada.

Brief Overview:

1) It is geared towards helping Elementary, High school and University students.

2) All calls are confidential and toll free . Callers remain anonymous: Naseeha’s number does not appear on the phone bill and calls are not traced.

3) All counsellors are Muslim male and female of various ethnicities, between 18-25 years of age.

4) Counsellors are trained to listen supportively, employ problem solving techniques, and collaborate with the callers to solve their problems.

5)Counsellors receive continuous training by local Imams, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, social workers and other prominent helplines.

6) Youth are encouraged to call regarding any issues they may have, including: peer pressure, parents-youth conflict, relationships, academic problems, careers, proms, suicidal thoughts, pornography, confusions about Islam, issues facing revert Muslim, Islam in schools etc.

7) Currently the service is available for residents of Ontario from Monday - Friday 6:00 - 9:00. Insha’Allah in the near future the timings and the geographical area will be expanded.

P.S. Please forward the above message to others via email to raise awareness.

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Starting January 1st, 2008, Naseeha opens up lines to callers Monday to Friday.
6pm - 9pm EST
3pm - 6pm PST

If you’d like to help us by making a monthly pledge, please contact us at info@naseeha.net to know how.

HMBA Season Fast Approaching

With the registration deadline fast approaching, last season’s players are starting to submit their forms and registration payments. The demand from new players is great and the majority of them are waiting with form and payment in hand for the official opening of new player registration. Players who miss the deadline are likely to lose their spots so don’t procrastinate - Register Today!

Hamilton Muslim Basketball Association

As Salamu Alaikum Dear Brothers & Sisters!

This little article is announcing that we have a “Kids” page in our site.
Internet is the one of the most dangerous places to be and easy to reach from your home environment for our youth and for all. Basically we set up this page for the parents to direct their children if they have to. We say, “If you have to” because the best solution is for our youth is keeping our children away from the danger of the Internet world.

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Hamilton Downtown Mosque

Presents
Children’s Quran Memorization Course
(QMC 2007-200
Boys & Girls - Ages (5-14)
Every Monday & Wednesday
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Starting Monday Nov 5th
Location: 96 Wilson St.
Questions?
call (905)923-3278

Every Friday after Isha Prayer

Adults & Youth (males & Females) Quran memorization Halaqa

Every Monday & Wednesday 5:30 p.m. TO 7:00 p.m.

Children * Boys & Girls * Quran Halaqa resuming Monday November 5th, 2007

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The Hamilton Spectator

I am a Muslim Girl

I am a Muslim Girl
You look at me like I’m a pest
Just because of the way I’ve dressed
I am a Muslim Girl
I like the way I’ve dressed
And it shouldn’t mean
I’m different from the rest
I am a Muslim Girl
You judge me from the clothing outside
Without looking at me deep inside
I am a Muslim Girl
I might look a little shy
But I really don’t know why
Because I walk with dignity
And when I talk I do not lie
I am a Muslim Girl
Not all of me you’ll see
But that’s the choice I made freely
I am a Muslim Girl
While you talk to me
You don’t need to slow down
Because I can speak English
Et un petit peu de francais aussi
And four more languages that you might not recognize
I am a Muslim Girl
I’m a girl just like you and I also go to school
So don’t refuse me from being your friend
Without actually knowing me for who I am
I am a Muslim Girl

– By Zaineb Niazi, Grade 8,

The problem is clear, but what can we do to protect and save our youth from dangers such as these? One possible solution which parents can start with is to make sure their computer is set up in an open area of the home. Children should access it in their parents’ presence and for limited time periods. Parents must establish open communication with their children and educate them, as well as themselves, about the dangers of the Internet. One can take it even further and contact the local FBI community service or juvenile division, the prosecutor’s office, and the local board of education to present awareness workshops at their child’s school. People from these organizations would be more than willing to come in and assist you.

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