Asalamu Alaikum

Dear respected community,

`Uthman bin `Affan (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “The best amongst you is the one who learns the Qur’an and teaches it.”

{Al-Bukhari}

Let’s spend some time with the book of Allah this summer and get ready for the month of Ramadan.

Insha’Allah we will start the Hifz program at M C C of Rockford. Starting from the beginning of June which will be this Monday, June 10th  through Thursday, July 4th . The classes will be on Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm which will include reading, memorizing and, learning the rules of Tajweed Al- Quran. There will be group classes. We have a sister for the ladies. For more information, contact Sh. Nasser. Take the advantage of this opportunity and hurry sign up!

Information:

Group 1 will be a  8 Kids Maximum per class, 2x a week

Group 2 will be a 8 Kids Maximum per class, 2x a week

Group 3 will be adults (male/female) Maximum per class, 2x a week

Cost:

Private: $150 a month Per Child

Group: $100 a month Per Child

Private classes for adults will cost $125 a month

Group classes for adults will cost $100 a month

Your monthly payment will be towards the MCC

Jazakumullahu Khairan and May Allah bless you all…..Ameen

Supervisor in charge of the program:

SH. NASSER Phone: (815)668-6662

Email: nassermzz@yahoo.com

Assalam Alaikum,

Insha’Allah we will hold

Isra and Miraj: The Miraculous Night Journey Program at

Rockford Muslim Community Center

DETAILS OF THE PROGRAM

• DATE / DAY:    JUNE 22, 2013 / SATURDAY

• TIME:    Between Asr and Maghreb Prayers (7:00 – 8:00 PM)

• ASR PRAYER    5:30 PM (Approx.)

• KHUTBA / SPEECH         Br. Ahmad  (approx. 30-45 minutes)

• GUEST SPEAKER         Br. Mustafa (approx.15 minutes)

• SALAM        Br. Ahmad (approx.5 Minutes)

• DU’A            Sheikh Naser (approx.4 Minutes)

• MAGHRIB PRAYER        Approx 8:40 PM

• DINNER            Before Maghreb prayer (approx. 7:15PM)

PLEASE BRING ONE DISH FOR YOUR FAMILY AND TO SHARE

WITH OTHER BROTHERS AND SISTERS

For planning Potluck dinner dish, please contact:

Sr. Rukhshanda (Tel.: 815-227-1987); Sr. Huma (Tel. 802-288-6499)

Donations are welcome for meeting the SEERAT-UN-NABBI

Program expenses

(Examples: for possible future Guest Scholars’ travelling from outside Rockford and disposable items etc.)

For inquires please contact: Dr. Siddiqui (drksiddiqui@gmail.com); Br. Ahmad (nahmadhu@yahoo.com)

Shaban Mubarak!

Iqra Graduation
High School Graduation – Tomorrow Sat June 6th 2pm – 4pm
Keynote speaker – Br. Hooman Keshavarzi

Kindergarden Graduation, 5th, 6th and 8th grade Graduation
Tonight Friday June 7th 5:30pm-Magrib
This event is a potluck, please bring a dish to share

Rockford Summer Program 2013
 
Children ages 4-12 are encouraged to join us for fun and exciting activities. Quran memorization, Halaqqa circle, and light snacks will be included. At the completion of our day we will pray Thuhr salat in Jama’a.
Where:     Rockford MCC
When:      Week 1: June 17th, 19th, 20th 
Week 2: June 24th, 26th, 27th 
Time:        10am-1pm
Cost:         $30 a week for first child, $15 a week for each additional child 
We are working hard to make this a fun and informative program for our children. To make it even better we need your help too! Each parent that signs their children up will be asked to volunteer one of the six, three hour days. This will help us provide an organized and productive environment.
For registration and more information please email:rockfordfunclub@gmail.com

 
SISTER’S COMMITTEE EVENTS:
 
The Sisters Committee is sponsoring the Girls 5 on 5 basketball tournament, scheduled for 10AM on June 15th, in the MAGR Gym. The girls have requested the undisturbed use of the gym until at least 7PM on the 15th.  Registration fee is $25/team or $5/individual and included the cost of lunch and  Registration deadline is June 8th. Contact Suzie Al-Sharif for registration forms an waivers.  Suz.95@hotmail.com
SC has begun their monthly “Forever Blooming” series for women, aimed at learning from one another and becoming better Muslim women.  This class is held on the second to last Tuesday of each month, after Zhuhr Salah, in the MAGR library. Contact magr.sisters@gmail.com, if you would like more information, or to be one of our guest speakers..
The SC has put together a Early Childhood Summer Storytime program, aimed at children ages 2 to 6 years old and their parents. Sundays beginning June 9th- July 7th, from 11-12:30PM, in Classrooms d3 or d4. This program hopes to encourage parent-child learning, group play, and offer an opportunity for parents of young children in the community to meet each other. The program includes, story time with themed craft, several other stations to enhance the children’s’ creativity, and snack . This program will be led by college students with an interest in Early Childhood 
          The cost is $2/class or $10 for the 5 week session.
          One parent must be present with their child for each class.
          For more information or to register your child contact magr.sisters@gmail.com, no later than June 4th, 2013.

IQRA:
Iqra is in need of your support to finish the year 2012-2013. We are low in the funds. Please donate generously.
Early registration for Iqra is over, however, Regular registration is still open for Iqra School. Please register as soon as possible
RISE parent meeting – Thursday June 20th at 630pm
Graduations – Sat June 6th, as above

RELIGIOUS COMMITTEE:
Prayer times have changed Fajr 4:50 Magrib at 8:25 and Isha 10:15pm
Volunteers are needed for Ramadan Activity Committee. Please volunteer to get Sadaqa Jariah. contact  Br Zaher Qassem 
Quran camp this summer – contact Br. Zaher Qassem

BOARD:
Magr is seeking a new General Secretary, please contact Br. Mustafa if you are interested in the position