Weekly Email - Rajab 20 1445
February 1, Rajab 20, 1445
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Quran
We know that your heart feels distressed for what they say.
(Surah Al-Hijr, ayah 97)
This world is harsh and the words of others can hurt us, but God also knows what is within our hearts and He will always protect us. Dont let the words of others distress you, have faith in God and cling to His wisdom and salvation.
Hadith
Abu Hurairah (RA) narrated that the Messenger of Allah () said:
Allah created a hundred mercies, and He placed one mercy among his creation, they show mercy to one another by it, and there are ninety-nine mercies with Allah.
(Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3541, Book 48, Hadith 172)
Even if you try to, you cannot imagine the Mercy of Allah (swt). Whatever you have done, however far you feel you've come from salvation, know that it is only a dua away. Raise your hands and ask Allah for His Mercy, he is the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful. Everything is only because of Allah's Mercy - Alhamdulillah!
Salat Times
Sunday, February 4, 2023 - Saturday, February 10, 2024
Fajr - 6:15 (NOTE NEW TIME)
Zuhr - 1:30
Asr - 4:00 (NOTE NEW TIME)
Maghrib - 5 Minutes after Sunset.
Isha - 8:00
InshaAllah Juma'a is at 1:30pm
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ISF Programs
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COVID-19
In response to the Corona -19 virus Pandemic, the Islamic Society of Frederick [ISF] Crisis Management Committee met to discuss on how to keep the community informed. We will be providing updates on the impact to our community. This team includes members of the ISF community working with the local authority and partner communities to ensure the safety and well being of the ISF members.
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Crisis Management Committee: Brs. Khalil Elshazly, Nabeel Ashraf, Wasim Haque, Mizanur Rahman, Waleed Beidas, & Srs. Majida Elhassan, Tracey Thomas, Tammy Dar
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Please take recommended precautions to stay safe. May Allah bless us all and protect us through this trying time, as we wait for His will to be together again in our Islamic Society of Frederick as one Ummah.
Islamic Knowledge
Cultivating Civic Responsibility in Our Children
Umm Ahmed
Picture this familiar scene: you're behind the wheel, racing against the clock, weaving through traffic with impatient mutterings escaping your lips. Now, consider the imprint of this learned behavior on your child seated in the back. What civic values are being cultivated amid impatience and road rage? It's a reflection on the subtle lessons we unintentionally impart and begs the question: in nurturing our children, are we also nurturing a sense of civic duty?
A commitment to instill a sense of civic duty in our children requires the careful cultivation of a set of principles, attitudes, and behaviors that not only mold them into responsible citizens but also inspire them to actively engage within their community. And, at the heart of nurturing these duties in our children lies a consciously guided mind - one that recognizes the profound impact of small, everyday actions on the larger tapestry of society. It is about instilling a deep-seated awareness that their contributions, no matter how seemingly trivial, have the power to shape a collective ethos of responsibility, compassion, and civic pride. For parents, the crux of this involves:
- Positive Role Modeling - Children learn best by example, therefore it is crucial for parents and caregivers to model good citizenship. Demonstrate kindness, empathy, and civic responsibility in your daily actions, both at home and within the community.
- Promoting Open Communication - Encouraging open and age-appropriate discussions by involving our children not only helps prepare them to learn essential decision-making skills but also gathers knowledge about civic issues, community needs, and the importance of contributing positively. Answer their questions, listen to their thoughts, and involve them in family decision-making processes.
- Fostering Critical Thinking- Nurturing critical thinking in children is crucial for their intellectual development and ability to navigate the complexities of the world. Parents can play a significant role in cultivating critical thinking skills through everyday interactions. First and foremost, creating an environment where curiosity is welcome and questions can be asked, teaches them not only to analyze things but also engage with plentiful opportunities for problem-solving and resolution. As parents, we must then also take heed to notice our childrens contributions when they form opinions based on information and evidence and appreciate them. This empowers them to be informed and active citizens.
- Encouraging Independence - Allowing children to take on age-appropriate responsibilities starting at a young age, fosters a sense of accountability and self-reliance, which again are crucial aspects of upholding civic duty.
Having delved into the fundamental elements essential for cultivating a robust groundwork in shaping the character of our future generations, let's explore nine civic duties that we can begin instilling in our children from a tender age.
1. Promoting Environmental Awareness
Involving children in age-appropriate eco-friendly activities such as planting trees, recycling materials, reducing waste, or making overall sustainable choices, instills a sense of environmental responsibility. This early exposure encourages them to become environmentally conscious citizens, who can play a significant role in protecting future generations from climatic crises and danger. Some practical examples include involving your child in caring for the yard, having them reuse grocery bags, letting them be creative with empty cardboard boxes, or planting a garden.
2. Cultivating Empathy through Community Service
Healthy Lifestyle
Galia Melons Nutrition Facts
Galia melons are hybrid variant of summer cantaloupes, first developed in Israel. The fruit characteristically features a beige color, thick netted rind, and soft, juicy, light green sugary flesh inside.
The fruit is quite popular in Europe and the US for its juicy, aromatic, and refreshing delicate pale green flesh. It is closely related to cantaloupes, muskmelons, charentias and ogen in the cucumis melo (gourd/cucumber) family.
Scientific name: Cucumis melo var. reticulates.
Galia melon with sections. Note for round fruit with thick, patterned, yellow-brown skin and light-green flesh. Courtesy: Richard North
Galia melon grows best in arid desert climates and well-draining sandy soil. Early on, the crop requires some moisture in the soil to flourish. Like other melons, it runs along the soil surface as a trailing vine and requires honeybees for fruiting.
Galia always comes in round shapes. It is conspicuous by the raised pattern of fine netting on its rough skin. At maturity, it attains 4- 6 inches in diameter and weighs about 2 lbs. Inside, pale green flesh is juicy and has a soft consistency with a sweet, musky aroma that emanates best in the completely ripe fruits. Flesh encloses a hollow space filled with a large number of pale, pointed seeds encased in a web of mucilaginous fibrils.
Yubari melon (Yubari king) is a special hybrid cultivar type grown in Yubari city in Hokkaido, Japan. Surrounded by mountains and well-drained volcanic ash soil, the produce commands a special prize for its sweet mellow flavor.
8 Amazing Health Benefits of Galia Melon
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Galia melons are very low in calorie, sweet, and delicious summer melons. Their rich flavorful flesh composes just 34 calories/100g and very minute amounts of fats. Nonetheless, the fruit is rich in numerous health-promoting polyphenolic plant-derived compounds, vitamins, and minerals that are essential for optimum health.
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It is also rich in antioxidant flavonoids such as beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and cryptoxanthin. These antioxidants have the ability to help protect cells and other structures in the body from oxygen-free radicals and hence, offer protection against colon, prostate, breast, endometrial, lung, and pancreatic cancers.
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The fruit is an excellent source of Vitamin-A, (100 g provides 3382 IU or about 112% of recommended daily levels) one of the highest among Cucurbita fruits. Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant and is essential for healthy vision.
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Vitamin-A and carotenes help in maintaining healthy mucosa and skin in humans. Studies suggest that the consumption of natural fruits rich in vitamin A has been found to help protect against lung and oral cavity cancers.
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Zeaxanthin, an important dietary carotenoid, is selectively absorbed into the retinal macula lutea in the eye, where it is thought to provide antioxidant and protective UV light-filtering functions. It, thus, offers protection from "Age-related macular degeneration" (ARMD) disease in the elderly.
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Galia melon is good source of electrolytes, particularly potassium. 100 g fruit provides 267 mg of this electrolyte. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids and helps control heart rate and blood pressure. It thus offers protection against stroke and coronary heart diseases.
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The fruit also contains moderate levels of B-complex vitamins, such as niacin, pantothenic acid, and vitamin C, and minerals like manganese. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the human body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful oxygen-free radicals.
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Minerals in Galia melon take part in metabolic functions inside the human body. Manganese is used as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase. Commercially, Galia melon is being employed to extract an enzyme superoxide dismutase (SOD), which plays a vital role as a first-line antioxidant defense in the human body.
Islamic WAQF of Maryland
The Al-Firdaus Memorial Gardens (AFMG) located at 3845 New Design Road, Frederick, MD 21703 was developed by the Islamic Waqf of Maryland (IWM). The IWM is a management services organization formed by the Islamic Center of Maryland (ICM), the Islamic Society of Frederick (ISF), and the Islamic Society of Western Maryland (ISWMD). AFMG is a 10-acre block carved out of a 100-acre parcel of land owned by the IWM and is located in Frederick, Maryland. The AFMG project was completed in November of 2008. The AFMG is managed and operated by the IWM.
To make arrangements for burial at Al Firdaus Memorial Gardens, including picking up the body from the place of death (transportation), bathing (Ghusl), prayers (Janazah) and transportation to the cemetery, please contact: Br. Waleed Beidas at (240) 644-8664 or [email protected]
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