Notice of Election of Majlis Ash-Shura
Assalami Alaikum Wa Rahmatu Allah,
Dear Community Members,
By the willing of Allah, ICMGA (Islamic Center of Marietta, GA) will be
conducting an election in the coming days to elect 12 new members to server
in the Majlis.
As the election committee is being put together to work out the election
processes, procedures for nominating candidates and the eligibility to vote,
the Board is expecting the community's full support during this process.
As the old Majlis resigned and the new Majlis is being voted in, Siguine
Jawara (a Board member) will be the acting coordinator (Ameer) for the
duration of the elections.
The board is expecting to present the new Majlis to the community by January
9th 2010, in shaa' Allah.
Jazak Allah Khair
Samer Bashir
ICMGA Board member
Media Advisory about Tragic Shooting at Ft. Hood
| MAJLIS ASH-SHURA of GREATER ATLANTA VEHEMENTLY CONDEMNS TRAGIC SHOOTING AT FORT HOOD, TX |
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Atlanta, GA – November 7, 2009 – On November 5th, 2009, a tragic act of violence at Fort Hood, Texas, left at least a dozen men and women dead, and dozens more wounded. The Majlis As-Shura of Greater Atlanta (Council of Mosques) condemns this senseless act, and extends its deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives or were wounded.
Whether this tragedy is the result of mental instability, or a wanton act of violence, remains undetermined. Regardless, the need for open dialogue within all American communities is evident.
The act committed at Fort Hood was a criminal act and should not be associated with the religion of Islam, nor should it serve as another excuse for the castigation or demonization of Islam and Muslims. Islam does not condone such killings. We pray for justice. It is disheartening and perplexing that a psychiatrist who was trained to provide counseling to troubled soldiers was himself very troubled. Perhaps this is yet another indication of the far-reaching tragedy of war and the horrific toll it takes on the lives of all who are affected by it.
For the Fort Hood families, we mourn their losses and the loss of many innocent lives lost at home and abroad.
The Majlis Ash-Shura of Atlanta is a body that fosters a dialogue and working relationship amongst the various Masajid (Mosques) in the region.
Contact person: Amjad Taufique, Convener of Majlis Ash-Shura of Atlanta – (678) 596-0724 |
ICM - Sunday School
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Assalamualaikum! This is to inform you all that Sunday School for the academic year 2009-2010 will start after Ramadaan. Sunday school registration and Open house will be on Sunday September 27th, Insha Allah. The hours will be 11AM to 2:00PM every Sunday. Please watch website for more info and updates etc. |
ICM - Saturday School
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Assalamualaikum! This is to inform you all that Saturday School for the academic year 2009-2010 will start on 5th of September 2009. Here is the schedule: Saturday August 22nd 2009 - 12.00pm to 2.00pm - 1st day of registration Saturday August 29th 2009 - 12.00pm to 2.00pm - 2nd day of registration If any questions, please call (770) 509-5651. |
Pillars of Islam
What are the five pillars of Islam?
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They are the framework of Muslim life: testimony of faith, prayer, Zakat (charity), fasting, and the pilgrimage to Makkah for those who are able. The prophet said: Islam is based on five principles:
1. The declaration of faith: To bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) is His messenger to all human beings till the Day of Judgment.
2. Prayers: Muslims perform five prayers a day as a duty towards Allah. Prayers strengthen and enliven the belief in Allah and inspire man to a higher morality. They purify the heart and prevent temptation towards wrongdoing and evil.
3. Zakat: The literal and simple meaning of Zakat is purity, wealth is purified by paying Zakat. As all things belong to God, wealth is therefore held by human beings in trust. Zakat means giving a specified percentage of ones wealth to certain classes of needy people.
4. Fasting during the month of Ramadan: Muslims during the month of Ramadan not only abstain from food, drink, and sexual intercourse from dawn to sunset, but also from immoral behavior. Fasting teaches love, sincerity and devotion. It develops a sound social conscience, patience, unselfishness and will-power.
5. Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca): It is to be performed at least once in a lifetime, by those who are physically and financially able to do so. The Ka'ba, which is in the city of Mecca, is the first house of worship appointed for mankind and was built by Abraham and his son Ishmael (Peace Be Upon Them).
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ICNA land issue:
At the Eid Salah we made the community aware of our struggle in getting ICNA to return the 4.5acre property at 968 Powder Springs Street back to Masjid Al-Hedaya.
Read all about this in our Open Letter to the community.
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Islamic Calendar
The Islamic calendar (or Hijri calendar) is a purely lunar calendar. It contains 12 months that are based on the motion of the moon, and because 12 synodic months is only 12 x 29.53=354.36 days, the Islamic calendar is consistently shorter than a tropical year, and therefore it shifts with respect to the Christian calendar.
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