Pearls of Wisdom

FYI - I stumbled upon this while researching….

As salaamu alaykum dear sisters,

I just want to invite you all the the FREE, FREE, FREE, Islamic University Online. Windows XP and Vista users can join anytime.

http://sunnahfollowers.net/

They offer Tawheed (Islamic Monotheism) classes which it is our way of life in general, they cover every aspect of it, not just the basics that we commonly know.

They also offer Authentic Hadith Classes, there are a lot of weak or unreliable Hadiths out there, therefore we have a lot of people misguiding us many times, or making haraam what Allah has made lawful for us and viceversa, making lawful what Allah has forbidden for us.

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Brothers and Sisters

assalamu alaikum wrwb

This is a new creative competition. Please spread the word among the students who attend your schools as well as your email lists.

Creative Competitions

presents

First US Annual Contest in Understanding The Quran

المسابقة السنوية الاولى في فهم القرآن الكريم في الولايات المتحدة

Saturday Oct 18, 2008

Email your essay and participation form to

Quran Understanding

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*** Please Spread Widely ***

$50,000 in prizes, fantastic videos, and a whole new insight into American Muslim life - that’s what happened last year and why we’re doing it again!

The “One Nation, Many Voices” Online Film Contest asks you to submit short videos illuminating the American Muslim experience and the values—liberty and justice—upon which America was founded.

Everyone in the U.S. is invited to compete, regardless of race or religion, so grab a camera, visit our website at www.linktv.org/onenation for the complete Rules and Regulations, and get filming! You could win some of the $50,000 in prizes, and every finalist wins a Flip Camera. The deadline is September 26, 2008.

http://www.linktv.org/onenation

The Bill Pickett Memorial Scholarship Fund (”BPMSF”) strongly supports education and benefits youth each year by providing scholarships to Black high school and college students involved or interested in pursuing careers in Rodeo or animal Science.

This special scholarship is awarded based on academic standing, determination, student needs, community involvement and professional recommendations.

The BPMSF is also very fortunate to receive direct financial support from various individuals and businesses. These funds help to ensure selected students an opportunity both to further their education and to participate in rodeos, one of the most exciting sporting events, and one which is constantly growing in popularity. More importantly, these funds provide these youth with a commitment to their future.

The first donations were received from Ed Frazier, Tulsa Oklahoma, Former State Senator Regis Goff, and Former State Representative Sam Williams of Breckenridge, CO., Bill Raye of Los Angeles, CA, Jim Poole of Pueblo, CO and R&B singer Joyce Kennedy. Corporate sponsors were Jerome Whitney/UPS, Northwest Bank/Bob Willis, and Moses Brewer/Coors Brewing Company. We would like to thank these individuals for their generosity and support in getting the BPMSF started.

The first scholarship recipients were Angela Moreaux of Beaumont, Texas, Nikki Douch of Houston, Texas, Lee and Dawn Akin of Hemet, California, Heather Buck from Hempstead, Texas and Tiffany Carter (1993) Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo Rookie of the Year) from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Amber Stovall, (1997) Rookie of the Year, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tamsen Douglas, (1999) Rookie of the Year, Reno, Nevada, and Craig Jackson, (2001) Bull Riding Champion, Prairie View, Texas.

The BPMSF congratulates and salutes these students who have persevered beyond expectations, and commends their selfless spirit, as they become upstanding citizens of their respective communities.

The BPMSF currently is developing a traveling exhibit of Black Cowboys of the West and
“The Bill Pickett Spirit of the West Trail Ride”.

For donations and volunteers, please call (303) 373-1246 or fax information to
(303) 373-2747.

http://www.billpickettrodeo.com/new/scholarship.html

FYI - Application is available on the website!

Maryland and Virginia Chapter

First Annual Youth Leadership &

Empowerment Conference

Saturday-Sunday, March 29-30, 2008

Hands-on workshops & activities on topics like:

§ Public Speaking

§ Islam & Democracy

§ Our Role in American Society

§ Civic Activism

§ Media Relations

§ Our Role in Shaping Media & Public Relations

§ Message Framing

§ The Art of Interviewing

- Learn from experienced workshop leaders.

- Watch & evaluate yourself on TV with peers & experienced media personnel.

- Two days of hands-on experience that will empower you in your school or work.

Application Deadline: March 24, 2008. Seats are very limited.

Contact: (703) 689-3100 or (202) 439-5432

Location: CAIR Maryland Virginia Offices

585 Grove Street

Suite G-10

Herndon , VA

This is a free workshop, but pre-registration is mandatory.

CAIR Maryland and Virginia Chapter

FIRST ANNUAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE

Application for CAIR-YLE Conference March 29-30, 2008

· COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS.

· Type into the gray boxes the requested information.

· Please email the completed form to cairmdva@gmail.com

· If you have any questions, please call CAIR at 701 689 3100, or email us at cairmdva@gmail.com

· Cost: There is no cost for this conference

· Applications can be sent via

· Mail CAIR MD & VA

585 N. Grove Street Unit G10,

Herndon , VA , 20170

Fax: 703 689 9858

email:

Name: First: ______________ Middle: Last: ___________________

Address:

Street: _______________________________________________________

City: ________________ State: ______ Zip Code: __________________

Telephone: ( _____ ) ______ - ________ Cell: ______________________

E-mail address: ______________________________________________

Parent or Guardian: ___________________________________________

High School /Univ.: ____________________________________________

Check one: Check one:

­­­ Junior Senior Female Male

1. Why are you interested in the program?

__________________________________________________________

2. Describe your involvement within your community:

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

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How did you hear about the CAIR Youth Conference? Please check all that apply:

Youth Group E-newsletter or email

Masjid (specify)

Community Organization (specify) Muslim Student Association

specify organization here Other specify here

E-mail the application as an attachment to cairmdva@gmail.com Please put the term application followed by your full name in the subject line. Applications must arrive at our office by March 24, 2008