It is Not Time to Give Up but to Keep Seeking Justice
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It is Not Time to Give Up but to Keep Seeking Justice
Assalam alikom wa rahmatu Allah wa barakatuh.
Dear brothers and sisters,
As we witness the daily atrocities in Gaza and the positions the forces of evil and darkness are taking in support of the ongoing genocide, I urge you to take a few moments to study and reflect on verses 137-148 from Surah Ali Imran (chapter 3). These powerful verses examine history and civilizations, encapsulating the timeless struggles between truth and falsehood throughout human history; This is a clear statement to humanity (all people) and a guidance and lesson for those conscious of Allah. (3:138)
Be assured that Allah does not like the wrongdoers. (3:140)
How do we respond as a community to these painful circumstances we are in?
In short, we keep our heads high, our hearts hopeful, and continue our struggle for freedom and justice for our brothers and sisters. We remember that Allah (swt) will grant this justice one day, and we remember that what is required from us is the effort and not the results, which are always in the hands of Allah (swt)......
Your brother,
Abdullatif Bakbak
President-Executive, MAC
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MAC in the Spotlight
During a time when Muslim students face challenges balancing their faith and societal pressures in the education system, Dr. Aisha Sherazi, former principal of MAC Al-Furqans full-time Quran school, immerses us in her journey as a full-time volunteer educator. She reflects on the profound impact of the Quranic education on students and parents, how to keep students motivated, and what her future aspirations are.
Embracing Islam and education
Dr. Aisha embraced Islam in 1998. She struggled to balance her time between learning Arabic, studying the Quran, and pursuing her degree. However, despite these challenges, she was driven by a strong desire to teach kids and see them flourish through the words of Allah (SWT).
After moving to Ottawa in the early 2000s with her husband, she volunteered as a grade 4 and 5 teacher at MAC Abraar School before she became their principal. A few years later, she took on a new initiative: to start MAC Al-Furqan full-time Quran school.
Starting MAC Al-Furqan full-time Quran school
Already established in Ottawa, MAC Al-Furqan school existed, but only as a part-time institution that extended to grade 5. The desire to expand on the potential of student knowledge motivated Dr. Aisha to pursue the project.
Paved with many challenges, Dr. Aisha and her team prevailed through with the guidance of Allah (SWT). Through His help, they overcame various obstacles, leading to the success and growth of MAC Al-Furqans full-time school.
For Dr. Aisha and her team, the experience of planting a seed and watching it grow was immensely fulfilling. During her 14 years as a principal, the passion of the kids and their parents to learn the Quran and be a part of their kids journey, from having some knowledge to complete memorization by grade 8, was a significant source of motivation. She told us that, Just working with the community, seeing the kids smile in the morning, and helping kids and teachers develop and growthose things are very addictive. They are hard to give up.
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Abu Hurairah (Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Prophet () said: "Do not undertake a journey to visit any Mosque, but three: this Mosque of mine, the Mosque of al-Haram and the Mosque of Aqsa (Bait al-Maqdis)." [Sahih Muslim]
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