Seize These Last Few Weeks of Summer Sun with MAS Bay Area! ☀️⏱️
MAS Bay Area Bi-weekly newsletter
July 2024
Salam MAS members and friends,
As the Summer rushes past us 🌊☀️, we are eager to take advantage of these last few weeks by launching ourselves into restorative religious opportunities and welcoming the Islamic new year on a spiritual high note!🕌🤲Stay tuned for more details and get ready to embark on an incredible journey with us! Be sure to donate to MAS Bay Area.
We urge you to continue supporting 🍉Palestine 🍉 through all the available avenues. We encourage everyone to continue to attend protests, post on social media to spread awareness, and boycott corporations that fund the genocide.
We hope to see you at all our future events. :) Know a friend or family member who wants to join our newsletters? Send them the link below
Our Programs
In the Shade of Hijra
Workshop THIS WEEKEND! Join us for a two day session on the Hijrah as we start the new Islamic year. The Hijrah serves as a reminder for the importance of sacrifice in the life of the believer. We will also explore the Hijrah of our messenger as well as learning the significance of it in our times.
Sharh Sunday:
Five Major Principles of Fiqh
New topic THIS SUNDAY! Get ready for Sharh Sunday’s summer short series Five Major Principles of Fiqh: Al-Qawaid Al Fiqhiyyah.
This summer, join Imam Fuad on Sundays to learn the major principles of fiqh and dive into topics such as:
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How these five key maxims, derived from Quranic teachings and scholarly consensus, guide legal reasoning and decision-making in Islamic law.
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Gain insights into principles such as "hardship necessitates facilitation" and "certainty is not overruled by doubt," essential for understanding the application of Shariah in contemporary contexts.
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Join us to delve into these timeless principles and their relevance today.
Be sure to share with your friends and family. Register for the series below:
7th Annual Seerah Quest
IT'S OFFICIAL! The 7th Annual Seerah Quest is here!!
Get ready to put your knowledge to the test and compete with your friends and family at our Seerah Quest event! This isn't your ordinary history lesson - it's a fun and exciting competition that will challenge your understanding of the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his teachings. You'll have the opportunity to form teams and compete in a series of games and challenges, all while learning about the inspiring life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his Hadith. So come join us for a day filled with friendly competition, learning, and fun! Don't miss out on the chance to be crowned the Seerah Quest champions! Register now for Seerah Quest 2024!
Levels and Books
This year we are proud to announce opening two levels for Muhsen
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Level 1 (Grades 4-5): The Life of the Prophet Muhammad
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Level 2 (Grades 6-8): The Seerah of the Final Prophet
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Level 3 (Grades 9-12): The Seerah of the Final Prophet, The Complete Forty Hadith
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Level 4 (Family & Friends): Commentary on the Forty Hadith
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Muhsen Level 1: Prophet of Peace: Prophet Muhammad for Little Hearts
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Muhsen Level 2: My Prophet Muhammad: My Hero
Young Scholars:
JOIN US NEXT MON & WED! It's not too late to join! Embark on an enlightening journey with the Young Scholars bootcamp! 🌟 Led by led by none other than the knowledgeable Imam Fuad and Sr. Amana Kaddoura, this educational adventure is designed for boys and girls aged 12-16. Prepare for an exciting exploration of wisdom where history and modernity meet.
📚✨ From July 8th-31st - Mon & Wed: your chance to dive into the stories of great Muslim rulers and the illuminating beauty of the Quran. Don't miss out on a summer filled with learning, growth, and fun times!
🌞📖 Join us for sessions that promise to spark your curiosity and inspire your mind, and to learn how the Quran influences how we push for positive change! 👨🏫🚀
YP Lighthouse Conference:
Join us as we host the young professionals lighthouse conference. An event designed to network young professionals across the US.
The objective of this event is to network and connect young professionals across the country. We hope that by discussing projects and initiatives, we can inspire young professionals to grow spiritually, career-wise and allow them to give back to society. Sign up today and join the LightHouse movement.
Remember to sign up for your hotel rooms, they arenon-refundable. However, for the first 50 rooms booked, you will be eligible to receive up to 2 Lighthouse tickets refunded as an early bird special.
The room rate is not including resort fees and taxes. There are limited rooms available, this is first come first serve. Discounted: Parking on-site $149/day.
Hilton Anaheim: 08.16.24-08.18.24 book now
Sunday Event: Amusement Park
Volunteers Needed!!
Looking to lend a helping hand and make a positive impact in your community? Well, you're in luck! We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available at MAS Bay Area that are sure to suit your interests and schedule.
Whether you're passionate about serving others, organizing events, or spreading awareness, we've got something for everyone. So why wait? Fill out the form now and let's embark on this rewarding journey together!
Advanced Hadith Class: Discovering the Prophetic Teachings
Attention to all passionate seekers of knowledge! We extend a warm invitation to our Advanced Hadith Class, a continuous series of enlightening programs designed to provide attendees with the valuable opportunity to earn ijazah and certifications.
This meticulously crafted course offers a thorough exploration of the sciences and literature surrounding advanced hadith, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching educational experience. Sessions are held every Saturday from 10 to 11:30 am.
Al-Qarawiyyeen:
Quraan Reading and Memorization
Learn Arabic with Al-Qarawiyyeen, a school program that welcomes students of all cultures, nationalities, and ethnicities.
This program works to develop students’ persistence and perseverance in a way that ensures their students are excited about every new education milestone, along with challenging themselves to learn as much as they can!
Al-Qarawiyyeen guides their students to acquire strengths in the ability to listen, speak and write in fluent modern and classical Arabic.
MAS Bay Area Usras are back!!
The MAS usra is a program of self-development and activism. The central goal of the usra is tarbiya, continual personal development at all levels. It is a spiritually-focused, activism-oriented program that develops the individual and explores issues of da’wah and working for Islam as a central priority in life. MAS offers the usra program to help its committed members persist on an organized, systematic path of self-development and community service.
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