Summer 2009
vol 1, iss 1
Welcome to the first issue of the official newsletter of the Ladies' Section of the Islamic
Education Foundation. We are pleased to launch this newsletter as a way of keeping our
guests, members and students informed with our monthly activities. We hope to share various
information and explanations of verses from the Holy Qur’aan, book reviews, special and ongoing
activities at our center and special trips.
Due to the summer vacation and holiday plans of most of our students and staff members,
please note that our next edition will be published in Ramadan, Insha Allah.
Center Classes (classes start after Ramadan, Insha Allah)
Living the
Qur’aan Other Classes
Offered
Educational classes to
understand the revealed
Tajweed (recitation of
verses from Allah, and Qur’aan as revealed to the
applying them in our daily Prophet)
lives. Tafseer (Explanation of LIBRARY
the verses of the Qur’aan),
Aqeedah (Authentic Our library has an extensive
Comparative Islamic faith), collection of books related to
Fiqh (applied Islamic Islam and education,
Classes principles) available to borrow or to
Arabic purchase. Books are
A study of the history and the available in English, Bengali,
development of other Classes in different languages French, Indonesian, Malayan,
monotheistic beliefs (Judaism in various topics can be offered Sinhalese, Spanish, Tagalog,
and Christianity), and their with a minimum enrolment of 5 Tamil, Thai, and many more.
relation to the final students.
monotheistic belief (Islam). Access to our library is offered to
For more information, members and guests during
enrolment and timings, please operating hours. Please
contact us by phone contact the front desk for more
(691-7515) or email information.
(muslemat@islamic-ef.org).
Highlights of 7th June Grand Event
We were pleased to host the Global Women’s Day event. Our guests and members visited the
bazaar, country corners, Food of the Prophet Corner and watch the feature presentation.
The Bazaar
Country Corners
Pakistan
United States of America United Kingdom France
and Canada
Egypt, Bilaad ush-Shaam (Jordan, Lebanon, Syria) Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
East Asia – Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore
Japanese Gallery and Sample Artwork
A feature presentation, A Muslim in the Family, was showcased. Please follow this link to view:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I76u2Et3a_0
SPECIAL CORNER – Food of the Prophet
The Prophet taught us how to live a healthy lifestyle and the curative properties of certain foods and
herbs.
Black Seed Dates Honey
The Prophet said, “Use this The Prophet used to soak In the Holy Qur’aan, Allah
black seed, as it cures every seven dates in milk before said, "... There emerges from
disease, except death.” eating them. He is reported to their bellies a drink, varying
(Bukhari, Muslim) have said, “Whoever begins in colors, in which there is
his day with seven ripe dates healing for people. Indeed in
Black seed has been known to (ajwah dates) will not be that is a sign for people who
reduce your risk to illness and harmed that day by either give thought.” (The Holy
disease by strengthening your poison or sorcery.” Qur’aan: Surah 16, verse 69)
immune system and protecting
your body’s most important Dates used medicinally for certain Honey can be used to treat
organs. intestinal ailments. It is also used arthritis, hair loss, bladder
to treat sore throats, colds, fever infections, tooth aches,
and other ailments. cholesterol, colds, infertility,
upset stomachs, heart disease,
indigestion, and many more.
For further reading, Healing with the Medicine of
the Prophet (Peace be upon him), by Imam Ibn Qayyim Al-
Jauziyah.
Our Committee
Chairlady Dr. Sana M. Abed
Vice-Chairlady Arwa A. Jualidan Ext. 108
Administrator Officer Nawal. A. Bawazeer Ext. 104
Treasurer Nahla A. Masoud Ext. 102
Receptionist Manal E. Al-Ouni Ext. 101
Student Affairs Nora F. Aboushoushah Ext. 105
Religious Affairs Coordinator Layla G. Manabat Ext. 106
Religious Affairs Coordinator Dr. Lamya S. Shahin
Religious Affairs Coordinator Sawsan A. Al-Minye
Media Relations Officer Zainab A. Khan
Please contact us at 691-7515 or muslemat@islamic-ef.org.
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