Keeping the Community Aware Since 2005 Vol. 15/ No.05
Western New York Muslims
Next
Action Committee Meeting
Our next Action Committee Meeting is being scheduled for: Wednesday, February 5th
at 5: PM
at 4027 Bailey Avenue Amherst NY 14226 Please RSVP at your earliest convenience.
BUFFALO, NY – On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, Know Thy Neighbors, a Muslim-Christian interfaith collaboration between WNYMuslims and St. Joseph University Parish, had its' fourth and final session of the 4-lecture series, ‘Our Sacred Text’ at the Saint Joseph University Parish. Undoubtedly, this lecture series not only educated us but also cleared out misunderstandings about both religions.
Sister Jeremy started with the program and introduced the following panelists:
Deacon Ted Pijacki
Ms. Maria Chomicka, Music Director and Young Adult Minister at St. Benedict Parish in Amherst, NY, and also an undergrad in theology at Christ the King Seminary
Sister April Armaan, Executive Director of RAHAMA - Resources and Help Against Marital Abuse.
Imam Khalilullah: Imam, Masjid Noor
Soon after Sr. Jeremy Invited the first speaker of the evening, Sister April to the podium to formally start the session. She initiated the dialogue and said, ‘Our sacred text Quran incorporates and builds on the preceded texts; the Torah, the Gospel and the Psalms and believing in all of them is one of the pillars of Islam’. Later she discussed the experiences of Prophet (PBUH) and his companions during the revelation process. She also shed some light on the attributes of God mentioned in the Quran. Afterwards, Imam Khalilullah was invited and continued from where Sister April stopped.
He started his conversation by saying, ‘The Quran was revealed on Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in 23 years, so it wasn’t just a book given to him right away rather whenever there was a revelation angel Gabriel used to bring down that revelation to him periodically’. He further discussed the process of the preservation of Quran as the Prophet didn’t know how to read or write, so the Prophet used to retain it by memorization. He said, ‘The God Almighty took upon Himself to protect the Quran, and He did that by preserving in the heart of Prophet (PBUH)’. The same way it has been preserved in the hearts of Muslims till today and it’ll continue to happen till the end of the world.
That brought to the end of the Islamic point of view about the topic and for the Christian ideology, Ms. Maria was invited to take the charge. She described Bible as ‘God speaking to us. She further elaborated upon the contents of Bible and said, ‘It speaks about prophets, specially Jesus and its not one book but the compilation of 73 different books, its text is more than 2000 years old. She further added, ‘The Biblical text is based upon authors intent, and it has to be read in fullness and not in parts.
Last but not the least Deacon Ted Pijacki joined the conversation and emphasized on the idea and said, ‘Biblical text is objective and not subjective, and it’s not a unified text from beginning to end’. He further added that the Biblical commentary is 4 times longer than the actual bible. He closed his speech by saying that Jesus is related to everyone, God is related to everyone and we all are brothers and sisters.
Later floor was opend for the Q & A session for the audience, followed by Prof. Faizan Haq’s, founder WNYMuslims, closing remarks about the Muslim-Christian collaboration and the success of the 4-lecture series and how enthusiastic he is about the upcoming ventures, which will be announced soon. In the end, the audience was invited to enjoy some refreshments.
For donations, please click here
The “Know Thy Neighbor” Conversation Series Topics:
Concepts of God: Wed. Oct. 23, 2019 - - Highlights
We invite everyone, Muslims & Non-Muslims, to wear and experience the Hijab for a day.
We highly appreciate the community support, which plays an important role in maintaining our strong foothold in the area of WNY. Your generous financial support will enable us to further enhance the horizons of our goals related to community development and make our dreams come true, In sha Allah, through awareness, diversity, and service.
For Corporate Sponsorships:
Pleaseemailor call (716) 923-4386,
Salam Shalom Conversations
Please join us to discuss The Concepts of Kosher & Halal Foods Tuesday, February 11th
@ 7:30
Jewish Federation Apartments 275 Essjay Rd. Williamsville, NY, 14221
Salaam/Shalom Conversations, a Jewish-Muslim collaboration, welcomes those interested in Conversations to promote dialogue for peace and balance between our faith communities. PROGRAM:
The session will have a:
Discussion about kosher & halal foods.
A tour of the Himmel Chapel in Jewish Federation Apartments.
Farina Mirza: Community Outreach Coordinator, WNYMuslims farinam@wnymuslims.org, (716) 923-4386.
Muslim Student Association (WNYMSA)
Open Mic Event On Friday, February 28
From 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
at 4027 Bailey Avenue Amherst NY 14226 FREE Admission!!! Refreshments will be served
Being one of the most active, dedicated and devoted community organizations of WNY based upon the doctrine of serving the community by creating awareness, encouraging diversity and providing service.
In pursuance of our goals we would request our ever-supportive community members and the students to join us and help WNYMuslims and its' following collaborations:
* Desi Varsa *United Business Network * The Collective News/Junior
in emerging as one unified community group of WNY.
We would also appreciate if our subscribers can participate and can motivate and mobilize other fellow community members to join our caravan.
Our Volunteer jobs & internships are not only associated with community work but also its a great opportunity to polish marketing skills, build experience, and fulfill academic credit and service-learning requirements. We specialize in a variety of fields, including public relations, marketing, graphic design, media production, and journalism.
Interested candidates please: email us,call (716) 923-4386 or clickhere for more details. We highly appreciate the tremendous support of the community of WNY in the past and we hope we'll get the same response to our above mentioned request as well. Thanks.
Two Jumma Prayers During construction, there will be two Jumaa prayers.
Day Light Saving Time Ends on Sunday, November 3rd, 2019:
Juma’ prayers times from November 8th 2019 to March 6th, 2020 (Friday):
Khutbah @ 12:35 PM and Salat @ 1:05 PM
Khutbah @ 1:35 PM and Salat @ 2:05 PM
Please be patient during the time of construction & pray for the timely completion of this project. * Please scroll down for more details and Iqamah for Daily Salah Schedule. Thanks
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Town of Amherst Notice regarding Heim Road & Montbleu Drive -
Periodic Overflow Parking
We received a notice from the Town of Amherst Traffic Safety Board due to complaints from the neighbors about:
Blocking their driveway, mailboxes & the intersection of Heim Road/Montbleu drive.
Inability of the school bus to drive through the Montbleu drive when cars are parked on both sides of the road on Friday.
Traffic safety issues & inability to back the car from their driveway due to blocked view of the road.
The Town of Amherst Traffic Safety Board proposed the following changes;
No parking on Montbleu Drive on Fridays between 11 AM - 4 PM
No parking on the Northside of Heim Road (the side opposite to the masjid) from the intersection of Montbleu drive to South Wedge Drive on Fridays between 11 AM - 4 PM.
Please follow these rules & regulations, otherwise you may receive a parking ticket.
PROGRAMS Fajar Halaqa Every Saturday
From January 11th, 2020 till the end of February 2020
(after salat ul Fajar) Continental breakfast will be served _______________________
____________ Quran Classes
Register your child for an after school Quran reading program (for age 5 +)
Classes are held on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday. _____________________
Sunday School 2019 - 2020 Start date: September 22nd, 2019. For more details please clickhere For registration please clickhere PROJECTS Expansion Project Update The Mezzanine steelwork & second-floor bathroom construction is in progress
ISNF has collectedover a million dollars for the construction project.Please contribute generously to complete this project as we need to collect another $275,000 before Ramadan 2020 for the building expansionby mailing your donation checks payable to ‘Islamic Society of Niagara Frontier’ at the above-mentioned masjid's address either monthly, quarterly or annually, please make sure to write “For Masjid Expansion” on the left bottom corner of your checks. OR you can set up an automatic payment plan from your checking account.
We request you to contribute generously in order to complete this expansion project for our sisters, brothers, and future generations.
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Support ISNF at No Extra Cost Please click here and pick Islamic Society of Niagara Frontier as your charity organization.
The AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price from your eligible AmazonSmile purchases. For more details pleaseclickhere __________________________________
ISNF Operation Fund The Islamic Society needs $750 daily to operate Masjid An-Noor & Masjid At-Taqwa. This goal can be achieved easily if each member donates a minimum of $2/day towards the operation fund. We encourage the members to sign up for automatic deduction (ACH) in order to run the operation of the Islamic Society efficiently. At present we have 83 members who have signed up for ACH. Our goal is to increase the number of ACH-donors to at least 100 by the Ramadan of 2019. Please download the automatic deduction form by clickinghere and mail to ISNF.
You can also donate online
by clicking here or use MOHID Kiosk in the masjid (outside the library)
Notices For Parents Jami Masjid would like to inform all parents of its policy regarding child supervision:
No child under 16 is allowed to be in the masjid unsupervised unless they are registered for a class/program or have a written letter from their parents that was board approved.
Children registered for classes should arrive on time and be picked up on time.
Other than class times, parents must accompany their children and supervise them while on the Masjid grounds.
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Bab Ali's Reading Center & Nu'ayman's Corner Toy Room
We would also like to send a quick reminder regarding its usage rules:
Bab Ali's Reading Center we ask parents and children to be mindful of that all books are for masjid use only and should be returned in their rightful spot after use. (Books are not to leave the premises as they are an Amana for the masjid. Any lost or damaged books should be replaced).
No food or drink is allowed in the center.
No horseplay - the purpose of the center is to create a calm and peaceful atmosphere for reading.
Children abusing the privileges or not following the center rules will be asked to leave the area.
We thank you for your understanding as we work to improve the services we offer for families. Alhamdulilah, the children are a blessing for the Masjid and we hope to continue providing opportunities that support their growth and well-being.
PROGRAMS
New Micro Madrasa Kids Classes Please see the chart and flyers of the following new classes:
Mechanix For Boys ages 10 and up Every Sunday 12-1:30 PM
Learn Mechanical problem-solving and the basics of automotive engineering..
Instructor: Br. Yousif Sallaj
(Mechanical Engineer at Magoo Defense)
Rebuild and repair a real go-cart.
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Math Madness
For Boys & girls ages 5-10 Every Friday, Starting January 17th
Instructor: Sr. Zubaidah
To register please clickhere For more info please email
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New Adult Classes & Programs Alhamdulilah Jami is now offering two new classes for adults.
Arabic classes for Sisters
For sisters, we will be starting an Arabic class. We are very excited and looking forward to this new class that will teach all language skills in one course: listening, speaking, reading and writing! Also, starting inshaAllah is a study of Aqidah on Sunday nights. No registration is needed for adult classes. Study of Aqidah Also, starting inshaAllah is a study of Aqidah on Sunday nights. No registration is needed for adult classes.
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A confidential professional and Islamic counseling service for couples and families who are facing challenges. Based on the guiding principles found in the Quran & Sunnah.
We are looking forward to an exciting semester of new learning opportunities and fun, inshaAllah. Please scroll down for the schedule and flyers
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All New Ladies ESL Classes Already started Saturday, November 02 Every Saturday & Sunday From 2:00 - 3:00 PM For more details please contact: (716) 533-2343
This class is designed for our refugee mothers to aid their transition here, but any sister looking to further their English skills is welcome. This class will take place in the cafeteria and is running at the same time as the children's Quran class, so mothers and children can learn together. Please contact the number listed at the bottom of the flyer for any questions. No pre-registration needed. $25 For 10 Classes
Buffalo Nomads
Buffalo Nomads
With the grace and bounty of God, the Nomads have been serving youth of all backgrounds and faiths in the Western New York area for over a decade. Our main goal and intention is to connect youth to our Lord and Creator. For us to do this , we have tried to implement the true spirit of Islam. Teaching honest truthful prophetic character, empathy and compassion to those needing aid, and resilience coupled with determination to please our Lord. What do the Nomads do exactly? We take yearly international trips to broaden the horizon and get our youth accustomed to different cultures and lifestyles. We offer weekly sporting events from football to wrestling, to even golf. We offer workshops that nurture the mind, soul, and body by holding Quran classes and Islamic sciences needed to acquire sacred knowledge. We also offer classes at universities and programs at the collegiate level. Yearly camping trips and spiritual retreats to tap into the full potential of the youth. We would like to thank anyone who has supported our cause for the past decade. Truly these programs cannot function without your support. We pray for you and your loved ones that you have best of this world and the next. Amen.
PROGRAMS
Nomads FC Our soccer team is hungry to take the cup in the upcoming winter soccer session. In the last session, we placed 4th out of 12 teams. This session the team's chemistry is stronger and more prepared to face off at Sportsplex in Tonawanda. Support Nomads FC as our session starts next week. _____________________
Nomads Nights With the Tawfeeq of Allah, we intend on starting up our weekend programs for the youth to connect them to the masjid and brotherhood. More details to come In sha Allah.
Universal School, a non-profit school with Grades PreK-10, is currently looking for a part-time custodian with previous experience. This custodial position includes duties such as routine school building cleaning and maintenance, identifying and communicating potential safety and maintenance issues, small handy jobs, and related work as required. This is a 5-hour position, Monday through Friday, while school is in session.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $12.00 /hour
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English Language Arts Teacher
Universal School, a local not-for-profit private school, is looking for a qualified English Language Arts teacher to teach at the middle and high school level, grades 6-10. The teacher will also instruct one high school foundation course. The teacher will design and implement NYS standards aligned units and lessons for the subject area using Backwards Design, monitor student progress, maintain records, and perform other classroom teacher duties. Out of classroom duties may include attending conferences or workshops, planning and chaperoning field trips and extracurricular activities, and monitoring hallway.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher and be NYS certified or certification eligible in English Language Arts 7-12.
Universal School offers partial tuition assistance to qualified employees.
This position has a start date of Monday, January 13, 2020.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $22,000.00 to $28,000.00 /year
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Special High School Scholarship Opportunity
40% Off Tuition If students score 85% or above on the entrance exam.
9th Grade - 8 Spots
10th Grade - 6 Spots
For more details
Please scroll down for the flyer or visit or
call 716-597-0102
Daily Readings From Riyad Alsalaheen or Short Talk After Fajr SCHEDULE Sunday: Tahfeez Quran for Youth (Before Dhuhr Prayer)
Sisters Lesson (After Asr Prayer)
Tafseer Lesson (After Maghrib) Monday:
Lesson on Quran Recitation & Hifz (After Maghrib) Tuesday:
Seerah Lesson (After Maghrib) Wednesday:
Lessons from Sahih Muslim (After Maghrib) Thursday:
Lesson on Quran Recitation & Hifz (After Maghrib) Friday:
General Lesson (After Maghrib) Saturday: Fiqh Lesson on Family and Manners (After Maghrib)
PTNBH started in 1996 as a community walk and has now expanded to a weekend of events geared towards celebrating the neighbors and community around Masjid Nu’Man. The concept was brought forth by W. Deen Mohammed after realizing many of our neighborhoods had lost the concept of a “good neighbor” and were now just known as the “hood”.
Celebrating Muslims and non-Muslims alike, PTNBH has been recognized and awarded by the mayor and city of Buffalo for improving community relationships. Now over two decades strong, PTNBH has become a staple in the Fillmore district and continues to grow every year.
Mizan Institute will be coming to Jaffarya Center, Buffalo, NY for the first time on Saturday, February 8.
Please register to join us, as Instructor Shaykh Mahdi Rastani teaches “The Science of Tafsir of the Holy Quran” uncovering the sacred art of Tafsir as well as a framework to approaching Tafsir yourself.
Some topics that will be covered:
1- Why would God make his book vulnerable to wrong interpretations and how to identify them?
2- How did the Ahlul-bayt teach us to do tafsir?
3- Why does the Quran go from topic to topic?
4- Examples of connecting verses from different surahs to unveil deeper meanings.
5 - How can one access the hidden meaning (batin) of the Quran?
And much more, a course material will be provided for you to keep. This is a detailed follow-along booklet which is very informational and aids with the course experience.
Refreshments and Lunch will be served.
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Sunday School
On Every Sunday Morning
at 10:00 am sharp. ___________________
Salatul Jummah On Every Friday Afternoon
at 12:30 pm sharp
