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Upcoming Events of Interest, 12/14-12/28, S.F. Bay Area, CA
Asalaam Alaikum and Greetings,
Forward/share as you see fit.
Thank you,
Atif www.atifslist.com groups.yahoo.com
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Upcoming Events of Interest
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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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 Virtues of the First 10 days of Zul-Hijjah
Friday, December 15, 2006 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Men's Prayer Hall, Muslim Community Association - MCA, 3003 Scott Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054
[email protected] | www.mcabayarea.org
Speaker: Yahya Rhodus, Zaytuna Institute
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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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MCA Sister's Social Gathering
Sunday, December 17, 2006 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Muslim Community Association - MCA, 3003 Scott Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054
RSVP Required: [email protected] | www.mcabayarea.org
For a social gathering, as well as to discuss future events.
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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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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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"Building families together "
The Event will be held the 23rd and 24th of December 2006 (Saturday and Sunday).
4th Annual Islamic Convention in San Francisco.
Location: 1231 Market street. (Corner of 8th street.) San Francisco CA 94103
www.sfislamicconvention.org
Accommodation available for 2 days (low prices), to reserve a room with (Alsabeel group) visit: www.ramadaplazasf.com or Call:- Tel: (415) 626-8000. Registration: $20 / Person, kids under 12 Free. Illuminate Islamic scholars from US, and International speakers (Harun Yahya representatives) are going to be there Inshallah. English and Arabic Lectures with instant interpretations. (Great topics & Dialogues).- Workshops and interactive sessions- Youth program - Islamic Entertainment - Free Babysitting - Parking Available - Accommodation available - Islamic Expo are provided. Islamic atmosphere for 2 days is a great opportunity for you and your family. Bring your Non-Muslims friends, relatives and colleagues to attend this Event, All are welcome.
Our Guest Speakers: - Dr. Mukhtar Curtis (Detroit), - Dr. Ibrahim Abdelmalik (New York), - Dr. Um Tasneem (Alameda), - Dr. Ahmed Azzam (Los Angeles), - Sh. Mohamed Moussa (New York), - Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Al-Sheikh (New York), - Sh. Safwat Morsy (San Francisco), - Harun Yahya Representatives
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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!
Why Go?: Adding Muslim in front of something should not automatically imply any type of holy or even Islamic connotation. Muslim Basketball is not necessarily Islamic or Un-Islamic, but where Muslims gather to play basketball. Same with Muslim Ski Trips, Muslim Fishing Trip, Muslim Film Festival, Muslim Picnics, etc. All of these activities provide an alternative venue where Muslims can gather together to instill community amongst each other with other Muslims. Muslims are not attempting to celebrate or make into religious events Basketball, Ski Trips, Fishing Trips, Film Festivals or Christmas. They are merely gathering together to spend time with other Muslims for that particular activity/occasion. It is meant entirely to be in that perspective and nothing more religious is implied.
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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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MCA/MAS Pack399 - Boy Scout Signup Night
Friday, December 15, 2006 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Banquet Hall, Muslim Community Association - MCA, 3003 Scott Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054 www.mcabayarea.org | [email protected]
Come out to the MCA Banquet hall from 6-9pm to sign up your boys (1st - 5th grades) for the upcoming year's boy scouts. Affiliated with Boy Scouts of America.
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The 9th Annual MSA West Conference
January 12-13, 2007 (Early Registration Ends FRIDAY: 12/15 !!!)
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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An Informal Evening with Ralph Nader
Friday, December 29, 2006, 6 PM
CODY'S on Fourth Street, 1730 Fourth Street near Virginia, Berkeley, 510-559-9500 www.codysbooks.com | [email protected]
We are delighted to welcome back to Berkeley the activists' activist for an evening's discussion about The Good Fight, his 2004 campaign legacy, and the relevancy of the issues then to the headlines today. Nader's newest book won't be published until May 2007; it is a moving look back at a small-town family and the traditions that shaped his childhood, but we think we can talk him into talking just a bit about it, too, this evening! There won't be tickets for this event, nor are reservations necessary; seating will be first-come, first-served, beginning at 6 PM.
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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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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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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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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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BAY AREA HEADLINES
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Local Muslims Aim for Greater Political Involvement
Sunday, 10 December 2006 2:04 PM kcbs.com contentId=255950
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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
Forward/share as you see fit.
Thank you,
Atif www.atifslist.com groups.yahoo.com
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Upcoming Events of Interest
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
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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 Virtues of the First 10 days of Zul-Hijjah
Friday, December 15, 2006 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Men's Prayer Hall, Muslim Community Association - MCA, 3003 Scott Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054
[email protected] | www.mcabayarea.org
Speaker: Yahya Rhodus, Zaytuna Institute
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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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MCA Sister's Social Gathering
Sunday, December 17, 2006 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Muslim Community Association - MCA, 3003 Scott Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054
RSVP Required: [email protected] | www.mcabayarea.org
For a social gathering, as well as to discuss future events.
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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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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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"Building families together "
The Event will be held the 23rd and 24th of December 2006 (Saturday and Sunday).
4th Annual Islamic Convention in San Francisco.
Location: 1231 Market street. (Corner of 8th street.) San Francisco CA 94103
www.sfislamicconvention.org
Accommodation available for 2 days (low prices), to reserve a room with (Alsabeel group) visit: www.ramadaplazasf.com or Call:- Tel: (415) 626-8000. Registration: $20 / Person, kids under 12 Free. Illuminate Islamic scholars from US, and International speakers (Harun Yahya representatives) are going to be there Inshallah. English and Arabic Lectures with instant interpretations. (Great topics & Dialogues).- Workshops and interactive sessions- Youth program - Islamic Entertainment - Free Babysitting - Parking Available - Accommodation available - Islamic Expo are provided. Islamic atmosphere for 2 days is a great opportunity for you and your family. Bring your Non-Muslims friends, relatives and colleagues to attend this Event, All are welcome.
Our Guest Speakers: - Dr. Mukhtar Curtis (Detroit), - Dr. Ibrahim Abdelmalik (New York), - Dr. Um Tasneem (Alameda), - Dr. Ahmed Azzam (Los Angeles), - Sh. Mohamed Moussa (New York), - Dr. Mohamed Ibrahim Al-Sheikh (New York), - Sh. Safwat Morsy (San Francisco), - Harun Yahya Representatives
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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!
Why Go?: Adding Muslim in front of something should not automatically imply any type of holy or even Islamic connotation. Muslim Basketball is not necessarily Islamic or Un-Islamic, but where Muslims gather to play basketball. Same with Muslim Ski Trips, Muslim Fishing Trip, Muslim Film Festival, Muslim Picnics, etc. All of these activities provide an alternative venue where Muslims can gather together to instill community amongst each other with other Muslims. Muslims are not attempting to celebrate or make into religious events Basketball, Ski Trips, Fishing Trips, Film Festivals or Christmas. They are merely gathering together to spend time with other Muslims for that particular activity/occasion. It is meant entirely to be in that perspective and nothing more religious is implied.
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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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MCA/MAS Pack399 - Boy Scout Signup Night
Friday, December 15, 2006 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Banquet Hall, Muslim Community Association - MCA, 3003 Scott Blvd. Santa Clara, CA 95054 www.mcabayarea.org | [email protected]
Come out to the MCA Banquet hall from 6-9pm to sign up your boys (1st - 5th grades) for the upcoming year's boy scouts. Affiliated with Boy Scouts of America.
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The 9th Annual MSA West Conference
January 12-13, 2007 (Early Registration Ends FRIDAY: 12/15 !!!)
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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An Informal Evening with Ralph Nader
Friday, December 29, 2006, 6 PM
CODY'S on Fourth Street, 1730 Fourth Street near Virginia, Berkeley, 510-559-9500 www.codysbooks.com | [email protected]
We are delighted to welcome back to Berkeley the activists' activist for an evening's discussion about The Good Fight, his 2004 campaign legacy, and the relevancy of the issues then to the headlines today. Nader's newest book won't be published until May 2007; it is a moving look back at a small-town family and the traditions that shaped his childhood, but we think we can talk him into talking just a bit about it, too, this evening! There won't be tickets for this event, nor are reservations necessary; seating will be first-come, first-served, beginning at 6 PM.
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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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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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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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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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BAY AREA HEADLINES
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Local Muslims Aim for Greater Political Involvement
Sunday, 10 December 2006 2:04 PM kcbs.com contentId=255950
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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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Atif
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