05.27.09

Discussion of the Islamic Perspective on DV

Posted in Miscellaneous, Events, Do Something...Get Active! at 5:59 pm by Shhh....

Salaams,

The Peaceful Families Project joins KARAMAH: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights and FAITH (Foundation for Appropriate and Immediate Temporary Help) to host:

A DISCUSSION OF THE ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

The speakers will be present to answer any questions regarding domestic abuse and legal
and social services.

This event is for women only.
For more information, please call 202-234-7302.

SPEAKERS/ORGANIZATIONS:
Ms. Mona Rafi, Director of Islamic Law, Karamah
Ms. Salma Abugideiri, Co-Director, Peaceful Families Project
Foundation for Appropriate and Immediate Temporary Help (FAITH)

DATE: Sunday, May 31, 2009

TIME: 4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
LOCATION: ADAMS Center
Combo Room
46903 Sugarland Road
Sterling, VA 20164

Promotion
Peaceful Families Project is a national organization devoted to ending domestic violence in Muslim families by facilitating awareness workshops for Muslim leaders and communities, providing cultural sensitivity trainings for helping professionals, conducting research, and developing resources.

P.O. Box 771, Great Falls, Virginia 22066 e: info@peacefulfamilies.org w: www.peacefulfamilies.org

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05.22.09

PGMA’s Annual Community Yard Sale

Posted in Miscellaneous, Events at 1:47 am by Shhh....

PGMA will hold it’s Annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, May 30th
(rain date June 6th).

Inshaa’Allah, please note that in consideration of DUS’s Fun Fest, we have rescheduled the Community Picnic until June 6th.

Donations of items are still needed and vending booths are still available.

For more information, please call (301) 459-4942 and use extension 7.

PGMA is located at 9150 Lanham-Severn Road in Lanham, Maryland

Visit us on the web @ www.pgmamd.org/

Contact us by phone @ (301) 459-4942, ext 5

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Muslim Matrimonial Night

Posted in Miscellaneous, Events at 1:38 am by Shhh....

A Special Event for Muslim Singles

Host: Washington DC Area Muslims
Date: Saturday, May 30, 2009
Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Dar Al-Noor Islamic Center
Street: 5404 Hoadly Road
City/Town: Manassas, VA

Contact: kahkashan7 AT hotmail.com

Description
All Muslim singles are invited to attend this special event at Dar Al-Noor Islamic Center.

We will be organizing this event to help singles meet each other in a halal environment. Space is limited, so register ASAP! Please email Kahkashan Ansari to register, kahkashan7 AT hotmail.com.

We will also be having Imam Johari Abdul-Malik with us as a guest speaker. Entrance fee for the event is $10. Online registration will soon be made available at http://www.daralnoor.org.

You must be 18 or over and single to attend. Refreshments will be served, but babysitting will not be available.

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05.20.09

Building Contract opportunity…

Posted in Miscellaneous, Do Something...Get Active!, Employment, Scholarships, Internships, & Fellowship at 4:22 pm by Shhh....

As Salaamu Alaikum,

PGMA is looking for qualified and experienced building contractors to be involved in our extension project coming up in the next few weeks, for more information please email building@pgmamd.org or stop by in the front office if you know anyone Inshaa’Allah.

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Prince George’s Muslim Association (PGMA)
is located at 9150 Lanham Severn Road in Lanham, MD 20706
Contact us by phone at (301) 459-4942 or
Visit us online @ www.pgmamd.org

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05.14.09

Questions Couples Should Ask (Or Wish They Had) Before Marrying

Posted in Pearls of Wisdom at 10:05 am by Shhh....

Sister Jessica posted this on Facebook…

Relationship experts report that too many couples fail to ask each other critical questions before marrying. Here are a few key ones that couples should consider asking:

1) Have we discussed whether or not to have children, and if the answer is yes, who is going to be the primary care giver?

2) Do we have a clear idea of each other’s financial obligations and goals, and do our ideas about spending and saving mesh?

3) Have we discussed our expectations for how the household will be maintained, and are we in agreement on who will manage the chores?

4) Have we fully disclosed our health histories, both physical and mental? Read the rest of this entry »

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