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Upcoming Events of Interest
San Francisco Bay Area, CA


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Domestic Violence Prevention Vigil
Thursday December, 7, 2006 at 6 p.m.
Millenium Room at Fremont's Family Resource Center, 39155 Liberty St., Fremont, CA www.mercurynews.com
For more information, go to www.semah.org or www.ask-nisa.org


Vigil hosted by Muslim domestic violence prevention groups. A Tuesday night vigil in Fremont seeking to break through the stigma and secrecy many in the Islamic culture have about family problems and mental illness has been changed to Dec. 7 to accommodate a larger audience, organizers said. The vigil will be co-hosted by Safety Education Mutual Awareness and Hope, and Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments, both in Fremont. The other co-sponsors are the Afghan Coalition in Fremont and Narika, a Berkeley-based domestic violence group that serves South Asians. Also, leaders from the North American Islamic Shelter for the Abused, a South Bay-based domestic violence family support organization, ask that anyone in need of support to call their hotline at 1-888-ASK-NISA. In addition, SEMAH co-founder Reshma Yunus will hold what could become an ongoing dialogue series -- to which Muslim men are particularly invited -- on Thursday at 3 p.m. at the Afghan Coalition, 39155 Liberty St., Suite D-400, in Fremont. Farid Younos and Khalid Siddiqi, two well-known Muslim community activists and specialists in family counseling, are scheduled to speak.


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Muslim American Project - Voters' (MAPVote) Celebration Open House
December 9, 2006, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Chandni Restaurant, 5748 Mowry School Road, Newark, CA | Cost: $30/adults
Contact: Br. Shafi Refai - [email protected]

Elected officials will be invited from all parties to present them to their employers...the members of the American and Muslim communities. Since time is critical for the success of this event, volunteers/supporters are needed. In order to accomodate families, a fee for babysitting will be charged for all children attending (this fee will include dinner for the child as well).


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ICCNC Annual Fundraising Program
December 9, 2006, 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
1433 Madison Street, Oakland, California 94612
Please RSVP and Register by December 2nd: [email protected] or 510-832-7600 | www.iccnc.org

While enjoying dinner we will: Share highlights of last year?s events; Present our vision for the future; Enjoy an entertainment program; Listen to distinguished members of the Bay Area; Invite you to support ICCNC through your generous contributions. Keynote speaker: Salam Al-Marayati, Executive Director of Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC). Tickets: $25 per person by December 2nd, $35 per person after December 2nd.(if space is available), $5 children?s program.


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Of Bridges and Networks: The Importance of Relationship Building for Individuals and Communities
Thursday, December 14, 2006, 6:00 PM ? 8:30 PM
SAP Campus, 475 Deer Creek Road, Building B, California, 94304. opensiliconvalley.com | [email protected]

OPEN Silicon Valley - Join a panel of distinguished academics in exploring the importance of professional relationships and networks within the Pakistani American business community and externally, with other communities and the broader society we live in. Panelists: Prof. Munis Faruqi, UC Berkeley; Javaid I. Sheikh, Stanford, M.D., M.B.A - Stanford University School of Medicine; Moderator: Aaref Hilaly, President and CEO - Clearwell Systems. Non Member Fee: $ 10.


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Campaign Debt-Retirement Party with Congressman Jerry McNerney
Friday, December 15, 2006, 7:00 PM
Pleasanton's Senior Center, Main Hall, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton, CA www.jerrymcnerney.org

Two Holiday Parties to help Jerry retire debt from his '06 General Election Campaign. $25 suggested contribution per person.


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The Way Ahead: Effective Muslim Responses to Contemporary Challenges
Satruday, December 16, 2006, 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Zaytuna Institute, 631 Jackson St., Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 582-1979 | [email protected] | www.zaytuna.org

While waking up in America, it is almost a given that Muslims will face a barrage of challenges throughout their day: at school, while at work, by the attire they wear and from the media. Repeatedly it appears that the same criticisms are applied to Muslims and Islam - posing the same challenges for many Muslims across the U.S. But what can we do? How can we respond? This special one-day seminar has been created to address some of these challenges by dissecting and assessing them in light of the Islamic Tradition. Session will include the following topics: Defending our Prophet, Islam and Violence: A Muslim Perspective, Re-Engaging our Youth and a closing Q& A. $30/Advance Price, $40/on the day of. Limited to first 200 registrants.


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Sir Syed Day?2006 - International Mushaira and Banquet (Urdu Language Poetry Night)
Saturday, December 16, 2006 (6:00 PM - Midnight); (Dinner 6:30 PM ? 8:00 PM Only)
Mehran Restaurant, 5774 Mowry School Road, Newark, CA 94560
Aftab Umar (925) 924-0929 | www.amualumni.org

Participating Poets: Manzar Bhopali (India), Popular Meeruthi (India), Rehana Roohi (Pakistan), Khushbir Singh Shaad (India), Jazib Quraishi (Pakistan), Parvin Shere (Canada), Abidullah Ghazi (Chicago), Mahnaz Naqvi (San Francisco), Selected poets of California. Advance Purchase Tickets are $30/person. Tickets at the gate are $35/person, if available. Tickets are also available online through PayPal.


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An Inconvenient Truth, House Party
When: Saturday, December 16th, Times on Website

Where: Your House or Other's Homes
What: Learning about global warming. pol.moveon.org search_distance=65& search_zip=94526& submit=Search

Can you join us on Saturday December 16th, and host an Inconvenient Truth house party? We're reaching out to our friends and neighbors and spreading the word. It's easy to sign up to host or to attend a party. Global Warming 101 with Al Gore on Oprah: www.oprah.com

Why Go: Muslims are supposed to respect and be guardians of the environment. Look to see how this films' perspective may be affecting this planet and what we all as one humanity can do to help our future generations.


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The Tri Valley Democratic Club Annual Holiday Party with Congressman Jerry McNerney
Monday December 18, 2006, 6:30 to 7:30 PM Pot Luck Dinner, 8:00 PM Meet Jerry McNerney
IBEW Hall 6250 Village Pkwy Dublin, CA www.trivalleydems.com

The Tri Valley Democratic Club invites your family, friends and neighbors to our annual holiday party & to meet the newly elected Congressman Jerry McNerney. Bring either an entree, salad, side dish, beverage and a party attitude. Print copies of this invitation and distribute them to all your neighbors and friends please: www.trivalleydems.com


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MUSLIM YOUTH & COLLEGE EVENTS


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Students at local colleges and universities are sponsoring, coordinating and producing some interesting programs/events with some very thought provoking speakers and activities. They could use your support via funds, attendance and moral support: CalMSA , DVC , ISSU , MSAN .


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The Muslim Public Service Network (MPSN) is Looking for 2007 Interns www.muslimpublicservice.org

Please pass this information along to others who might be interested. Summer Internship Program - The Washington DC based *Muslim Student Network (MSN) Summer Internship Program*, a project of the *Muslim Public Service Network (MPSN) *, is designed to give Muslim students insight into the American legislative, policy-making, and political structure and reveals opportunities for making positive contributions in the public service arena.

Through its unique and intensive summer internship program, MPSN has endeavored to bridge the divide between the Muslim community and public policy engagement. MPSN provides housing, education, and networking opportunities for Muslims from diverse backgrounds to live, work and study together in Washington, DC , so that they might learn from on another and, at the same time, develop the skills needed for successful public service and policymaking careers.


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MAS Youth Give and Habitat For Humanity
Saturday, December 9th, 7:30 am - 5 pm
Meet at MCA (Muslim Community Association, 3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara)
[email protected] | www.masbayarea.org

Come help build homes! Ages 16+ only. Wear closed-toed, hard-soled shoes and work clothes. Bring a lunch and water. You must register! Registration (name, phone, age) and information: [email protected] .


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The 9th Annual MSA West Conference
January 12-13, 2007
Cal Poly Pomona University, Pomona, CA
`Ibad ur-Rahman: Servants of the Most Gracious
[email protected] | www.msawest.net



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MARK YOUR CALENDARS


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Jumma Prayer and Rally for Ali Abdallah
Friday, December 22 2006 at 12:00 PM
Mosswood Park, W. MacArthur Blvd and Broadway, Oakland, CA www.justiceforali.com | [email protected] www.siliconvalleydebug.com

asalmu alikum ! Me name is Emad Abdallah from Oakland i came to the first Muslim Unity Day at Great America and was pleased to see so many muslims coming together for a day of fun,but now i am trying to get muslims together for a very serious matter. My oldest son Ali was murdered in Oakland the first day of Ramadan this year in a case of mistaken identity. Ali was only 20yrs old ,he was a very good kid and a good son . I am having a difficult time trying to get the police to work hard on his case because there are so many killings in oakland and the cops seem not to care. there is a reward offer of $25,000 . our community here in oakland is planning a muslim prayer and rally in the park on Dec. 22 2006. at 12:00 P.M. it will be held at mosswood park in oakland at the corners of macarthur and broadway streets. i am requesting that you put the word out through your orginization and pass the word around hopefully we could have a big croud to show support for this good cause. JAZAKUMALLAH KHAIR HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE, EMAD ABDALLAH.


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Muslim Christmas!
Monday, December 25, 2006 www.muslimchristmas.com | [email protected]

In various locations across the country, Muslims will gather for our holiday tradition: Movies and Halal food. There will be MUSLIM CHRISTMAS this year! We will be moving the party to the City this year for movies at the Metreon and supper in the Tandoorloin! Yes, movies and Halal food. This is at least a tradition borrowed from our bretheren from cold parts of North America - those of you blessed with warmer climates may choose other activities. Muslim Christmas was formed for Muslims to have a terrific activity to enjoy on Christmas. Our only mission is to have share some good food and good times with friends. We're trying to keep the costs low and the fun quotient high! We hope you can join us!


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Eid-ul-Adha
~Approximately, Around, Possibly on Sunday, December 31, 2006

Moonsighting Advocates
www.moonsighting.com www.hilal-sighting.com www.zaytuna.org www.isna.net backPID=1& tt_news=344 (ISNA 2005 Information) aa.usno.navy.mil (U.S. Naval Observatory)

OR

Position of the Fiqh Council of North America www.isna.net backPID=1& tt_news=793

The Fiqh Council of North America after careful research, deliberations and discussion has adopted a new position regarding the determination of the beginning of the Islamic lunar months. This position is based primarily on the following Fiqhi premises (continued on Website): www.isna.net backPID=1& tt_news=764

Five Year Islamic Lunar Calendar -1427-1432 www.isna.net

Article on Astronomical Calculations by Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Shah www.isna.net

Article on Moon Issues by Salah Soltan www.isna.net

Article on The Unity of Horizons or Variety of Horizons - by Dr. Shah www.isna.net

Why Go?: It's Eid! Which one to choose?? Whether anyone admits it or not, the community was already divided. Eid was taking place on multiple days for many, many years prior to ISNA's 2006 announcement. Perhaps the concept of having respect for our leaders and scholars on both sides of this issue will triumph this time around.


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Olivier Roy, "Islam in Europe"
January 23, 7:30pm, Cubberley Auditorium
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA www.stanford.edu


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Olivier Roy, " The Phenomenon of Conversion: from Christianity to Islam, and from Islam to Christianity. A comparison between Salafism and Evangelism".
January 24, noon seminar, location tba.
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA www.stanford.edu


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Rumi: An 800th Birthday Celebration With Robert Bly
Saturday Jan 27 2007 at 01:00-9:00 PM
Stanford University, Serra Mall and Galvez St., Stanford, CA events.stanford.edu
Price: $95 Registration | 650-725-2650 | [email protected]

Rumi: An 800th Birthday Celebration with Robert Bly Join us for a multimedia celebration of the 800th anniversary of the birth of Rumi, the great Persian poet of exuberant love and ecumenical wisdom (and the bestselling poet in the United States today). Internationally acclaimed scholars and musicians will join poet Robert Bly in a joyful exploration of Rumi's life and a performance of his work. A catered Persian dinner is included. Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi (1207& #151;73) was a poet and a scholar, a Sufi mystic, a learned theologian, and a foe of false certitudes ...


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Gerhard Wolf, "The Mediterranean as a Sea of Artistic Exchange".
January 30, location tba.
co-sponsored by the Art and Art History Department, and the Mediterranean Studies Forum.
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA www.stanford.edu


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Vali Nasr, "The Shia Revival and Politics of Change in the Middle East".
February 1, 7:30pm, Kresge Auditorium.
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA www.stanford.edu


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Rajko Grlic, filmmaker, "Karaula" (Border Post)
February 6, 7pm, Cubberley Auditorium.
co-sponsored by the Mediterranean Studies Forum, the Film and Media Studies Program, and Creees (Center for Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies).
Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA www.stanford.edu


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PAST EVENTS SUMMARY


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Community Empowerment, Know Your Rights, Immigration Remedies, and Take Action Now
Date: December 1, 2006, Friday, Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Downtown San Jose Masjid, 325 N. 3rd Street, San Jose, CA 95112, USA. www.sbia.info

?My Family is at the Masjid? - You are invited with your family and friends along with all the Community members to the SBIA Family Night Educational & Social program and dinner. ?Community Empowerment, Know Your Rights, Immigration Remedies, and Take Action Now? - An educational initiative brought to you by CAIR-SFBA in collaboration with BAAML and CCSJ. The Council on American-Islamic Relations of the San Francisco Bay Area (CAIR SFBA) has been awarded a grant from the American Dream Fund for a new educational initiative titled Community Empowerment. The grant initiative strives to make certain that hard-working, tax-paying immigrant families achieve the American Dream of economic self-sufficiency and individual liberty, and to ensure that they enjoy basic human rights by encouraging civic participation, naturalization, voting and education.

Event Summary: Approximately 60 people were in attendance on this presentation delieverd by CAIR SFBA President Shafath Syed.


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Priorities for Muslim Youth in America
Friday, December 01, 2006 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Youth Lounge, Muslim Community Association, 3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara mcabayarea.googlepages.com | [email protected]


With Shaykh AbdulBary Yahya. Bio: AbdulBary Yahya was born in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and very soon thereafter immigrated to the U.S. with his family. He grew up in Seattle, WA and after completing his primary and secondary education there, began his studies at the Islamic University of Madinah. Upon graduation from the Islamic University of Madinah's College of Shariah, AbdulBary Yahya returned to Vietnam and Cambodia and became a teacher and director of the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society in Cambodia and the Umm al-Qura Charity Organization in Vietnam.


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The Power of ONE featuring Azhar Usman & Preacher Moss
Hosted by Crescent Entertainment Group
Dec 01, 2006 08:00 PM
Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara thepowerofone.eventbrite.com www.crescententertainmentgroup.com


Why Go?: It's Comedy!
Event Summary: Approximately 200 people were in attendance to see Azhar Usman & Preacher Moss deliver their new material. The night began by spoken word poetry presented by 4 talented individuals and segued into a night of laughs and entertainment. The comedians also announced a television special being taped with additional comedians like George Lopez contributing to an upcoming comedy special in Toronto, Canada in Spring 2007.


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Role of Muslim Women in America
FRIDAY, December 1st @ 8:20pm
Women's Prayer Hall, Muslim Community Association (3003 Scott Blvd, Santa Clara) mcabayarea.googlepages.com

SISTER'S NIGHT OUT - With Shaykh AbdulBary Yahya. Bio: AbdulBary Yahya was born in Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and very soon thereafter immigrated to the U.S. with his family. He grew up in Seattle, WA and after completing his primary and secondary education there, began his studies at the Islamic University of Madinah. Upon graduation from the Islamic University of Madinah's College of Shariah, AbdulBary Yahya returned to Vietnam and Cambodia and became a teacher and director of the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society in Cambodia and the Umm al-Qura Charity Organization in Vietnam.



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Lunch for the Homeless
Saturday 2 December 2006 (Every 1st Saturday) 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
South Bay Islamic Association Downtown Masjid, 325 N. 3rd Street, San Jose, California 95112
510-691-7810 | www.sbia.info

Prepare and distribute Sack Lunches for the Homeless with South Bay Islamic Association members. Cost: Free to participate, Donations are welcome.


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Inside Islam: Islamic Shariah in the Scale
Saturday, December 02, 2006 11:00 AM

Muslim Community Association - MCA, 3003 Scott Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054 www.mcabayarea.org | [email protected]

Speaker: Dr Hisham Abdallah



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"Indigenous Islam and Today's Muslim American? - ING's Annual Supporters Dinner
Saturday, December 2, 2006 | 6:00 ? 10:00 PM
Chandni Restaurant, 5748 Mowry School Road, Newark, CA | Cost: $30/adults , $35 at the door
RSVP: [email protected] | 408-296-7312 | www.ing.org

LINEUP: Dr. Sherman Jackson - Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Michigan , and author of several books including ?Islam and the Blackamerican: Looking Towards the Third Resurrection.? Imam Faheem Shuaibe - Resident Scholar of Waritheen Mosque, Director of the Clara Mohammed School , and author of several books as well as hundreds of recorded lectures covering a wide spectrum of topics. Entertainment: Khalil Shaheed Quartet - Featuring influences of West African Muslim music on American Jazz & Blues.


Why Go?: ING has done some very good work for the Muslim community in North America and abroad. Learn about what ING does and how to best support their activities and efforts.
Event Summary: Over 200 people came to listen to some amazing speeches and to learn about ING's recent accomplishments. ING has some grand plans for the future and their success is entirely dependant on the contributions both financial and just as importantly of time by dedicated volunteers. The evening concluded with an amazing performance by the Khalil Shaheed Quartet.


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Zawaya Winter Concert
Sunday, December 3, 2006, 7:00-9:00 PM
Skyline College Main Theater, Building One, 3300 College Drive, San Bruno, CA 94066
Visit www.skylinecollege.edu for directions. Free parking is available on campus.
Contact: Nabila Mango at [email protected] for more information.

ASWAT and ABBOUD BASHIR - ASWAT is proud to present a Winter Concert including guest artist, Abboud Bashir from Aleppo, Syria and 11 other musicians and 15 vocalists with music Director Saed Muhssin. Featured Guest, Abboud Bashir, is a Master singer of Classical and Folkloric Arabic Music. ZAWAYA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Arabic Music, Art, Poetry, Literature, Theature, and Culture. Cost: A limited Number of Premium seats are available at $100.00 and $75.00 (first-come first-served with Valet parking). General Admission: $20, Student Admission: $15.00 with a student ID. Tickets available at the Arab Cultural and Community Center in San Francisco, (415) 664-2280. Make Checks payable to Zawaya to: Zawaya (311-41 Ave. San Mateo, CA. 94403).


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Shadya, Free Film Screening
Wednesday, December 6, 6:30 PM
Oakland Museum of California, 10th and Oak Street/next to Lake Merritt BART www.museumca.org
For more info, contact: Moriah Kinberg | [email protected] www.itvs.org

Seventeen-year-old Shadya Zoabi is a world champion in karate. But despite her father?s support, her brothers and other members of their small Arab village in northern Israel feel that karate is not an appropriate pursuit for a young Muslim woman. SHADYA tells the story of a girl who strives to succeed on her own terms?while remaining committed to her life in her community.


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BAY AREA HEADLINES


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FINDING MY RELIGION A Silicon Valley imam is on his way to Hajj www.sfgate.com
San Francisco Chronicle - CA, USA
December 4, 2006


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BAY AREA RESOURCES & COMMUNITY CALENDARS www.atifslist.com/?page_id=31


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WHY I STARTED THIS & IDEAS FOR THE FUTURE www.atifslist.com/?page_id=4


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NOTES & DISCLAIMERS www.atifslist.com/?page_id=5


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THANK YOU FOR READING THIS E-MAIL,
Atif