When: 07/01/2016 and 08/01/2016
Where: Al Manar Centre, Al Quoz, Dubai
Category: Uncategorized
Guard, Engage and Supplicate: Purifying our Tongue
There is an organ with which we have been gifted and we use it regularly to get through our daily lives. Despite our constant usage, we often underestimate the powerful impact it is capable of producing. Our Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) has instructed us to restrain it. For it carries so much more weight than we perceive.
That organ is our tongue. Small in size, yet it can determine one’s fate. How often do we utter phrases which hurt others? How often do we engage in backbiting thinking it’s just a few harmless sentences uttered in secrecy? Do we even realize the benefits reaped by reciting dhikr?
Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
“A man speaks a word pleasing to Allah, not realizing that it is worth so many rewards, for which Allah records for him His Good Pleasure till the Day he meets Him, and a man speaks a word displeasing to Allah All-High, not realizing that it leads to so many sins for which Allah records for him His Displeasure till the Day he meets Him.” (At -Tirmidhi, rated it as authentic)
The tongue can drag a person deeper into the Fire as our Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said that:
“A man speaks a word without considering it of any importance, yet for it he will sink down into Hell further than the distance between the East and the West.” (Bukhari and Muslim)
The above hadith stress the importance of taking heed to the words we utter. With the help of Allah, we can control our tongue and steer it towards the right direction through motivation, constant practice and dua. A simple 3 step process can get us started.
1) Guard
Firstly we must guard our tongue. This requires us to secure it from speech which displeases Allah. This is done by leaving the sinful habits linked to our tongue such as backbiting, lying, slandering, engaging in arguments, ridiculing, excessive and useless talk.
2) Engage
Once we have guarded our tongue from sins, we must engage in actions that please Allah swt using our tongue. For instance, by engaging in dhikr that carry heavy rewards.
Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Who-ever says ‘Subhan Allahi wa bihamdi hi’, one hundred times a day, will be forgiven all his sins even if they were as much as the foam of the sea.” [ Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
Other actions include expressing gratitude, reciting istighfar, praising others, speaking the truth and phrases that reflect good manners and character.
3) Supplicate
A phrase which I cannot stress enough – never underestimate the power of dua. Duas can change our lives. And unfortunately many of us find ourselves stumbling across the problem of not making enough dua. Along with our ongoing efforts, we must make dua! We must supplicate that Allah swt enables and makes it easy for us to utilize our tongue in a manner that pleases Him. Do not let the shaitan wither away your hope.
May Allah make it easy for you and I to purify our tongues so that we can worship Him better. Ameen.
New Course at JILC: Arabic Step by Step
ANNOUNCING A BRAND NEW ARABIC CLASS WITH MUHAMMAD TIM HUMBLE AT JUMEIRA ISLAMIC LEARNING CENTRE
Arabic Step by Step is a brand new class, starting this December at JILC. For both brothers and sisters, the course is scheduled to last a year, made up of 4 terms, each term being 10 weeks long. The aim of the course is to take people from beginner to intermediate level. We have only 45 places available for the first term, so we encourage you to register quickly by clicking the button below.
ABOUT THE FIRST TERM
Venue: Jumeira Islamic Learning Centre.
Timings: After Ishaa; prayer, every Saturday and Tuesday, for 1 1/2 hours. To get the most out of the course, we would recommend that students are willing to commit to a further 1-2 hours of self-study per week.
Who Can Attend: The course is open to both brothers and sisters.
Level: Beginner – no prior knowledge of Arabic required, although knowing how to read Arabic would be beneficial. Intermediate students may also benefit, depending on their level of Arabic.
Topics Covered: A wide variety of speaking, listening, and comprehension topics relating to Classical Arabic, including a dedicated speaking and listening segment in each lesson.
Course Book: We will provide notes in PDF format from a variety of books and sources. Students will also have access to online classroom tools, to facilitate learning both inside and outside of the class.
Fees: 1200 dirhams per term.
THE SPLENDID 7 UNDER THE SHADE OF ALLAH & SALAH THE RECIPE OF SUCCESS
When: 10/12/2015 and 11/12/2015
Where: Al Manar Centre, Opposite Dubai Bowling Centre, Al Quoz, Dubai
NEW muslim summit
The only Islamic Conference dedicated to new muslims in the region!
When: 29/10/2015 to 30/10/2015
Where: Mamzar, Dubai, The Cultural & Scientific Association – click here for location map
About the Conference
New(Muslim)Summit, or N(M)S, is a conference dedicated to New Muslims. We address the social, economic, psychological and spiritual challenges faced by New Muslims using a three-pronged approach:
We know that you’ve faced or continue to face many challenges after accepting Islam. You have many questions but don’t know who to ask. You need help but don’t know where to get it. You feel as if you’re alone in your struggle.
Who Should Attend?
If you are a New Muslim, this event will be everything you ever wanted in an Islamic Conference. All but two of our speakers are New Muslims themselves. You’ll be spiritually uplifted and motivated. You’ll find answers to your most pressing questions. You’ll gain access to people and resources that will help you in your religious duties and daily life. You’ll interact with dozens, if not hundreds of other new Muslims, as well as the wider Muslim community.
If you are a born Muslim you will benefit from the educational material delivered by World-renowned students of the Islamic Tradition, strengthening the ties of brotherhood by networking with other Muslims and the re-energized faithful zeal that occurs whenever you attend Islamic events.
If you are a non-Muslim who’s curious about Islam or Muslims we’ve included exclusive Q&A events for you. You’ll get to meet and interact with Muslim converts. You’ll be able to ask whatever questions are on your mind, no-holds-barred. You’ll get to experience Islamic hospitality at its finest.
Speakers
Sajid Umar, Muhammad Tim Humble, Abu Mussab Wajdi Akkari, Muhammed Khedir Essa, Zilong Ma
THE ARROGANCE OF SHOWING OFF (RIYA) AND 5 GOOD DEEDS TO OVERCOME IT
by Brother Muhammad Nubee
When: October 8th, 2015 – 8:30pm to 9:30pm
Where: Jumeirah Islamic Learning Center, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah [click here for location map]
About the Lecturer
Muhammad Nubee is an American-born citizen who reverted to Islam in 1976. Brother Muhammad is a lecturer, motivational speaker and life coach. Upon his reversion, he became actively involved in dawah by volunteering in the prisons to teach Islam to prison inmates. He eventually became one of the first full-time Islamic Prison Chaplains in the United States. In addition, he served as Imam of a local mosque in the US for several years as well as served on mosque and Muslim school Boards of Directors.
In 2001, Muhammad moved his family to the United Arab Emirates. While in the Emirates, he became actively involved in Islamic learning programs, lecturing in various dawah centers, giving the Friday sermons to English speaking congregations and hosting an Islamic program on Sharjah TV. Most notably, in 2006 brother Muhammad co-founded Muslim Life Coaching and in 2009 developed and delivered a course on Islamic Management in Doha, Qatar, now an online course for the Islamic Online University.
In addition to active involvement in Islamic projects and activities, he also held professional positions in US governmental agencies as well as several US Fortune 500 companies. Currently, he is Principal of Al Resalah American International School, Sharjah and CEO of Orange Education and Management Training, Dubai.
THE SECRETS OF SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS
A Muslim’s guide to being a better spouse, parent, friend, neighbour & much more by Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble
When: 1st Thursday of every month
What Time: : Immediately after Maghrib
Where: Jumeirah Islamic Learning Center, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah [click here for location map]
How much do I pay: Nothing!! Its absolutely FREE (Just walk in with your family and fill in the the registration form on-site)
About the Lectures
Join Muhammad Tim Humble first thursday of every month to learn about the secrets of successful relationships.
The talks will be 45 minutes to an hour in length, delivered informally, with time for questions and answers. They are suitable for the entire family.
A wide range of topics will be covered in the upcoming months, based on subjects that are relevant to the Muslim family & society, based on the texts of the Qur’an and the Sunnah, including:
- Strengthening the parent-child bond
- Becoming better spouses
- The true meaning of a friend
- Knowing the rights of the neighbours
- Etiquettes of a student of knowledge
- Miscellaneous topics of interest
About the Lecturer
Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble is a graduate from the Faculty of Hadeeth Studies at the Islamic University of Madinah. Notably he is certified in the six canonical books of hadeeth. He has recently joined Kalemah Center, Dubai as a full time teacher for the English Section. He travels the world lecturing & delivering courses on Islamic Sciences.
Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble is a graduate from the Faculty of Hadeeth Studies at the Islamic University of Madinah. Notably he is certified in the six canonical books of hadeeth. He has recently joined Kalemah Center, Dubai as a full time teacher for the English Section. He travels the world lecturing & delivering courses on Islamic Sciences.
Important Notes: –
- Limited seats available. Hence try to reach on-time.
- Separate seating available for sisters
Masjid Bani Hashim
Masjid Bani Hashim is a mosque with the mission to provide authentic Islamic knowledge using the Quran and Sunnah. Located near Jumeirah Islands, the masjid offers a range of lectures, workshops, Quranic and Seerah courses.
Maktoum Centers for Memorizing the Holy Quran
In the year 1994 Shaikh Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued a landmark Decree for the launching of the Holy Qur’án Memorization Project in the Emirate of Dubai, under the supervision of the Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Department.
The Project was meant to nurture a young generation of Muslims with correct Qur’ánic morals and manners. The number of permanent Holy Qur’án Memorization Circles, for both male and female students, operating in different mosques of Dubai has almost reached 60, while the number of male and female students attending these circles now touches 1,000.
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For queries on Programs for males & Females call 04-6087777
Email: m.center@iacad.gov.ae
Email: m.center@iacad.gov.ae
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Bismillah Babies
Bismillah Babies is an organization that provides Islamic education for children aged 0-9. Their purpose is to instil love for the Quran and Islam through fun and engaging activities. Classes take place in Safa private school.
For more information:
islamicresourcedubai.com 