Promote Good!

HDP's Walk For Humanity
Come Support Research for Multiple Sclerosis!

Sunday, April 22, 2007
10:45am - 2:30pm
College Avenue, Rutgers Univ.

Mr. Faraz speaks out! (((5 min. audio)))

We had a mixed crowd of Jewish and Muslim students on the steps of Brower Commons to take part in HDP's Walk for Humanity. The weather was great and the participants were very cordial. Rabbi Esther Reed, Associate Director for Jewish Campus Life and I (Muslim Chaplain, Rutgers University) gave a brief lecture on coming together as children of Adam and working for common good.

The students were very helpful and jubilant (I think it was the sun energizing them). I hope and pray that in the future more Muslim students participate in these community events. I believe we (Muslims) are over dosed with lectures. We like to sit back, relax, while a speaker entertain us with his knowledge. Not much effort on our part! :)

I feel that we need to come out of the classroom. Life is experienced outside the lecture hall. Thus, I hope and pray that Muslims on campus can move the mission of the Prophet (s) forward. Please do your part and represent the Umma of the Prophet (s) in doing the good work.


You, my Love and you, my heart
How can we stay apart, when you are all I got.
(salah 'alan Nabi)

faraz

Walk for Humanity

HDP's Walk For Humanity
Come Support Research for Multiple Sclerosis!

I want to encourage Muslim students on campus to take part in this good work. InshAllah, I plan on speaking there tomorrow and hope to see that all of you come out and support this good cause.

In Qur'an, God always mentions iman (faith) with ('amal asSalihat) good actions. Good work is not limited to Muslims only but rather it goes beyond ethnicity, religion, language, gender, etc.

Please do your part and represent the Umma of the Prophet (s) in doing the good work.

The question remains; You can talk the talk but can you walk the walk?
I want to see all of you inshAllah... ISRU, Salam, PSA, ... Can you make it?

faraz

more info:
Human Development Project
Sunday, April 22, 2007
10:45am - 2:30pm

Location:
Steps of Brower
Street:
College Avenue

Description
The Human Development Project (HDP) is a pan-religious initiative that promotes peace, tolerance, and diversity through social action and community service. Come support HDP's 4th annual walk from College Ave to Douglass as we raise money for multiple sclerosis research!

We will meet on the steps of Brower Commons on Sunday, April 22nd. Registration begins at 10:45am: $5 for Rutgers students and $8 for non.

Food will be served!

Islamic Awareness Week - ISRU

Tonight: Purpose of Life with Khalid Yasin (April 19, '07).
8:00 pm, College Avenue.

InshAllah, tonight will be the conclusion of IAW on campus. It has been a great effort and the students are at the forefront of dawah on campus. I thought it was great to see students from both ISRU & Salam helping to educate people about Islam. I am very pleased to see both organizations thriving and working together :)

Obviously, free food is a great attraction (aside from the speakers & all the cool people) but IAW is more about the hearts than stomachs.

All week I have met with many Muslim students that I didn't know before and it is always a pleasure to run into the everyday active Muslim on campus :) ... BTW, I take full blame for the 'Jeses' on the tent wall (lol). I guess it was a great way to draw attention ...(my bad!).

For all the Muslims on campus who are not involved, GET INVOLVED!

reelopener

Bismillah,


www.reelopener.com is a new project started by some 'think outside the daba' (box, sunduq, etc.) college students. The intent is to utilize great technical skills within our community to spread the message. I think it is great that some students are willing to take this risk of going beyond classical dawah approach of organizing a speech/event. It reminds me of the statement mentioned by W. Bennis:

"None of us are as smart as all of us"

Again, 'a mind is a terrible to thing to waste'. Lets think outside the box...

faraz

where's your heart?

O Heart!

Just refrain
From all that is vain


And only complain
To God who shall remain


And know, this meeting shall not be the end
But a means to get to the furthest end


In heavens,
where all delights are for God's merciful friends


faraz

Dua' - Studying for Finals Made Easy

1. Rab-bish rah li sadri
wa yus-sir li amri
wahlul 'uqdatam milisani
yafqahu qoli

My Lord expand for me my breast
and make my work easy for me
and loosen the knot from my tongue
so they may understand my speech

2. Rab-bi zidni 'ilma

My Lord, increase me in knowledge

3. Allahuma faqihni fiddin
O Allah, grant me the understanding of this religion.


4. Allahum inni asaluka 'ilman nafia'
wa 'amalan mutaqabila
wa rizkan tayyiba

O Allah, I ask you for beneficial knowledge, acceptable deeds,
and pure and acceptable provision


5. Allahuman fa'ana bima 'alamtana wa 'alimna ma yanfa'una wa zidna 'ilma

O Allah, benefit us by that which you have taught us, and teach us that which will benefit us, and increase us in knowledge.


6. Allahuma inni a'ozobika min 'ilmin la yanfa'
wa min qalbin la yakhsha'
wa min nafsin la tashba'
wa min da'watin la yustajabo laha
(Muslim)

O Allah, I seek your protection from knowledge that does not benefit
and from the heart that doesn't humble itself
and from a soul that is not satiated
and from an invocation (dua') that is not answered by you.

In conclusion, make dua, study hard, and take the test with a smile ;)
faraz
Finals & The MIRACULOUS DUA (((audio)))

studying for finals & THE MIRACULOUS DUA'

Bismillah,

Recent conversation with students about studying for finals brought tears to my eyes ...lol. I guess somethings never change. I love the students at RU - mashAllah, they do everything in style. I will share with you what it's like to be a chaplain when the finals are moving in.

(((scene: upon seeing a brother holding the book upside down)))

Faraz: Wait, are you really serious?
Brother X: (looking up in space) ummm! not really but I have come to a conclusion... there is no way out (sob!).

Faraz: mashAllah! better late than sorry... I'm glad you decided to open your books.
Brother X: (shaking his head) yes, I have been very negligent about my studies. I should have given more time for serious matter. friends, parties, facebook (voice is cracking)...they can't help. From here on, it's just me and my books. I have to change.

Faraz: So...what are you waiting for? how can i help?
Brother X: aaah... studying is really not my deal so...I came to ask for ...ahh... that miraculous dua' that makes you memorize everything in your sleep...

Well! I wanted to say 'good luck' buddy but I thought about that 'miraculous dua' that helps you remember everything :) I thought about it and decided to put it all together (just for people I care :) i.e. the Muslim students at Rutgers. Here are the miraculous dua' from Qur'an & Sunnah:

'THE MIRACULOUS DUA' for studying finals

"A brother in need is a brother indeed" please forward it to your friends.

Your feedback on Sirah Sessions

wasSalam Everyone,

Just wondering how we could improve and benefit more from Quran Study Group. The Sirah Session lasted for three days. There were around 50 people who showed up for these sessions.

I have the audio file from Br. Mansoor Zaidi. Perhaps, we should post it for others.

But this time I am more interested in learning what you thought about the classes. Please feel free to put your comments, questions, concerns, etc. about the Sirah Program.
Again, jazak Allah khair. May Allah make us amongst those who practice the sunnah.

wasSalam,
your brother,
faraz

p.s. please post your comments...it's very important to get a feedback...thanks!

Final Sirah Session this Wed.

"(The Prophet) is greatly grieved at your loss and extremely anxious for your good. For the believers he is full of kindness and rahmah (mercy)." (9:128)

"We have not sent you (O Prophet) but as rahmah (mercy) to all the worlds." (21:107)

"Surely, God and His angels send salutations on the Prophet. O believers! Send salutations and peace upon the Prophet." (33:56)

InshAllah, I would like to invite all of the Muslim students to join us in completing the sirah session this Wednesday night at 8:00 pm (Frelinghysen Hall Room A1).

The session is open to all students. Please look over the Character Education Program below (new session is up) and do not forget your daily dhikr.

p.s. Kudos to Salam - MSA for having a wonderful meeting tonight. Remember, Wednesday night is Sirah Program and Thursday is ISRU Quiz Bowl.

Weekly Lecture Audio Notes

Title: “The Last Public Speech”
The Last Public Speech
Given By: Faraz Khan
Place: New Brunswick Islamic Center
Written By: Saher Jilani

Summary: Br. Faraz begins this talk by mentioning the remembrance of doing astagfar and giving praise to Allah (swt). He mentions that our goal is to remember our Lord as much possible and there can be no end to His worship.

This lecture also stresses the importance of making the pilgrimage to the house of Allah. Faraz mentions that we should not wait or prolong this obligation. Rather it is emphasized that we perform this duty as soon as we are capable insha’Allah.

The focus of this khutba is regarding the Last Sermon of Prophet Muhammad (saw) made on Mount Arafat.

A major part of the Prophet’s (s) mission was to spread peace and love to the mankind. One of the ways that he strove towards this mission was to convey his message to the people around him.

“Oh People, lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and take these words to those who could not be present here today.”

In his farewell speech, the Prophet (saw) addresses several issues:

Equality of all races
Freedom to all
Women’s rights and obligations
Justice in front of Allah (swt)
To live in peace with fellow men & women
To behave kindly and humbly
Release slaves and give charity

Truly, our Beloved Prophet (saw) set the example of possessing high moral character. Even during the time of hardship, he would pray for those who harmed him. He would remain patient in the face of oppression. He was modest in character and God-oriented believing that none was worthy of worship but Allah (swt).

Br. Faraz’s talk gives a clear explanation of the beautiful final message that was delivered by the Messenger of Allah (swt), and that we should remember these words & emulate his noble character in our lives.

* In relation to the daily dhikr section of the Character Education Program Audio 4, Br. Faraz also reminds us to send salutations upon the Prophet (s) continually throughout our days.

Character Edu Program audio 04

Character Education Program (CEP)

Bismillah,

Lets become people of character - people of sunnah. As we study the Sirah, we should try our best to emulate the Prophet(s). He is our role model. For this reason, one must pay attention to the practice of this deen.

CEP is an educational program with a goal to learn the sunnah of the Prophet (s). If you haven't listened to the audio sessions (previous sessions on the right column) yet, I would highly recommend that you take a break from your busy schedule and find out for yourself what it's all about.

Character Edu. Program (((audio))):

Daily Zikr: 10X salutation on the Prophet (s) in the morning and evening.
Weekly Practice: Beware of Bad companions
Monthly Theme: You are on the religion (way) of your friends. So be careful as to who you take as your best friends.