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May/June 2018 Volume 25 | Issue 3

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Insha-Allah, 1ST day of Ramadan will be on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

1st Tarawih of Ramadan will be on

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Isha Salat time is listed on 9. Tarawih Prayers will be led by

Hafiz Mohammad Nouman

27th ‘all-night Qiyam’ will be on Sunday, June 10, 2018.

(Sahoor arrangements will be made by MCWS. For details check website, MCWS.ORG)

Khatm-e-Quran will be on

Tuesday, June 12, 2018. (Light refreshments will be provided by MCWS)

Eid–al-Fitr Salat will be at Burton Manor on

Friday, June 15, 2018 at 9:30 am; Insha-Allah Khateeb for Eid-al-Fitr is Imam

Sheikh Ali Suleiman.

The Ramadan 2018 Salah Schedule is attached Itikaf details are posted on website,

MCWS.ORG

40440 Palmer Road, Canton, MI 48188 Visit us online at www.mcws.org

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MCWS Newsletter Communication Committee

Committee Chair & Editor-in-Chief,

Maajed Huq (248) 417-8055

Advertisement Design & Layout Section Editor

Rizwan Ateequi, [email protected] (734) 459-7228

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Program Section Editor

Adnan Latif (734) 737-9676

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Sheikh Ali Suleiman Ali (734)467-7704 (MCWS office)

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MCWS Board President

Haaris Ahmad (734) 652-0345

Vice President

Syed Arif (313) 805-2351

Secretary

Maajed Huq (248) 417-8055

Treasurer

Rizwan Baig (419)290-6785

IMAM MCWS

Sh./Dr. Ali Suleiman Ali (313) 366-6800

Sh. Hasan Ahmad Sheikh (734) 386-0744

Youth Director

Osama Odeh (248) 252-6482

Hanan Al-Shahly (734-274-4722

Shura Members

Sr. Anila Baig (248) 349-5016

Jawad Anwar (734)674-7767

Khalid Waqhar (734) 578-3979

Imran Jalal (313) 694-5445

Asif Hussain (313) 805-6785

Administrative Coordinator

Samir Sabri ([email protected]) (734) 274-4722

MCWS Trustees Dr. Jabir Baig (313) 300-3143

Dr. Tariq Abbasi (248) 626-7694

Dr. Mohamed Sayeed Siddique (248) 470-0421

Hamid Balbale (734) 578-4024

Nawa Quraishi

MCWS Committees 2018

• Finance/Fundraising: Rizwan Baig

• Membership: Syed Arif

• Administration: Haaris Ahmad

• General Programs: Harris Ahmad

• Youth Programs: Anila Baig

• Joint Secetariat: Khalid Waqhar/Maajed Huq

• Public Relations/Outreach: Imran Jalal

• Masjid/Facility: Khalid Waqhar

• Sunday School: Jawad Anwar

• Communication/Tech: Jawad Anwar

Sh. Ali Suleiman Ali MFS Office: (313) 366-6800

(9a-5p Mon-Fri) MCWS Office: (734) 467-7704 Monday-Wednesday 5pm-8pm

Thursdays 10am-3pm & between Maghrib and Isha

Saturdays & Sundays 11am to 4pm

Please make an appointment before coming.

Check his full schedule on the web. For more info go to: www.mcws.org/imam


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This is what Ramadan teaches me By Sheikh Ali Suleiman Ali

The month of Ramadan is a blessed month, full of various opportunities to get you closer to Allah by achiev-ing the most beloved quality to Allah which is “TAQWA”. It’s the month of Qur’an, in it, there is a night of LAYLATUL-QADR which is bet-ter than thousand months. It’s a month which the gates of JANNAH are open and the gates of Hell are closed. It’s a month which the SHAYAA-TEEN (Satans) are chained. So they cannot influence those who truly fast accordingly. Ramadan is proudly to be the only deed that Almighty Allah declared to be His and He will rewarded for it abundantly. We should prepare ourselves in welcoming this blessed month by: 1. Making our intention to fast as this is our last Ramadan. 2. Repenting to Allah of all our sins which we knowingly committed and those which we committed Unknowingly. 3. Asking those you wrong them forgiveness and for give the people who you wronged. 4. plan ahead through fasting some days and making plans and arrangement how you should spend your time in the ut most beneficial ways and how you can participate in feeding those who are fasting . - Ramadan teaches me that in order to have maximum benefit from it, I have to observe it by not only abstaining from eating, drinking and having physical intimacy from down to sunset, but also to abstain from lying and acting upon lying and backbiting. - Ramadan teaches me and encourages me not to miss fard prayer in ‘Juma‘ah if I can. - Ramadan teaches me to attend TARAWEEH prayer daily. - Ramadan teaches me to read portion of Qur’an daily and encourages me to read the whole Qur’an because our be loved Prophet (pbuh) uses to review the whole Qur’an in Ramadan with Anjil Jibril. - Ramadan teaches me to study and ponder on the Qur’an. - Ramadan teaches me to stay all the night in odd number in the last days of Ramadan especially on the 27th night. - Ramadan encourages me to observe I‘tikaf in one of the 3 sacred Masaajid at least once in my life time and in my local masjid as much as I can. - Ramadan teaches me to feed some needy persons at least one day in Ramadan. - Ramadan teaches me to be more generous in giving charity in the month of Ramadan especially in the last 10 days - Ramadan encourages me not to spend all my day in sleeping . - Ramadan teaches me the meaning and the essence of patience. If someone provokes me to behave foolishly I should say to him I AM FASTING. - Ramadan makes me to give heed for what homeless people and poor feel daily. - Ramadan teaches me the highest form of Iman which is IHSAN (to worship Your Allah as you see Him, if you don’t really see Him with your naked eyes you believe strongly and feel that He sees you). - Ramadan teaches me that the smell of my breathe is more pure and fragrance with Allah than the musk. - Ramadan teaches me that its reward is abundant and unlimited. - Ramadan teaches me to be more kind to my parents, relatives and everyone. Finally, Ramadan makes me to qualify to enter Jannah through Rayyan’s gate.


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Welcome our new MCWS Staff

MCWS had been blessed to have had Sr. Jumana Abusalah serve as our female Youth Director over the past couple of years. She completed her Masters in Social Work this past year, and has joined DMC as a Clinical Social Worker at the start of 2018, Alhamdulillah. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Sr. Jumana for her dedication and hard work over the last couple of years, and pray that Allah (SWT) continues to bless her with much success in her future endeavors. Our new female Youth Director, Hanan Al-Shahly, comes to us originally from the Ann Arbor commu-nity where she served as one the head mentors in the youth community for several years. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry at Eastern Michigan University a few years ago and plans on com-pleting her masters in Social Work this fall. She has experience working in the non-profit world at Zaman International and Muslim Social Services. She is excited to work with our young sisters and is looking forward to forming lasting bonds and great relationships with our community girls.

We have also recently added a new staff position at MCWS: Administrative Coordinator. This position has been filled by Samer Sabri who was raised in this community and has worked with the youth over the last several years alongside Tayssir Safi and Osama Odeh. He completed his Bachelor's degree in English and Business Administration, and is currently finishing his MBA. He has worked in non-profits and other communities in the past, as well as other recent management positions. He is excited to work with our community and hopes to help in any way he can.

Ramadan 2018 Dinner / Taraweeh Fund Raising Schedule


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MCWS Highway Clean-up

SubhanAllah, another amazing job by the MCWS community for the 14th year! Each year MCWS helps in cleanup of Highway I-275. JZK to all that volunteered.


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MCWS 7th Annual Seerah Competition Written by Haneen Hasan & Maaria Anwar

April 21st marked MCWS’s 7th annual Seerah Competition. Yes, it really has been 7 years since the first time kids from

all over Michigan raced to learn the most they could about the life of the Prophet Muhammad (saw). Topics have ranged from actual seerah, to the lives of other prophets , and to the stories of the Sahaba. Last year however, com-

petitors once again picked up their Seerah books for the Makkan period, and this time continued with the first part of Madani Seerah.

For the 7th year in a row, Seerah Competition offered free coaching sessions to competitors every Saturday. This year’s coaching sessions saw over 400 participants, a breaking record for Seerah coaching. Sessions are taught by

trained coaches armed with exciting hands on activities and worksheets. Although classes are held at MCWS, dozens of kids from the IAGD and ICD communities were able to make it by bus.

The almost 600 Seerah Competition participants were, in addition to Madani Seerah required to learn about the daily routine of the Prophet Muhammad (saw). They learned about how he (saw) scheduled his day around salah, how he woke up, how much time he allotted to the various duties in his life, and overall how balanced he (saw) was. Partici-

pants were encouraged to implement all of these qualities into their own routines.

This year also marked Seerah Challenge’s 2nd year. The Seerah Challenge is for adults to participate along with their kids. This year there were about 70 people who listened to Seerah lectures of their choice and recorded their favorite parts to win a special prize. Seerah Challenge allows adults, no matter how busy, to keep up with the kids in the com-

munity who are learning about their Prophet (saw).

A day of absolute light, life, and enjoyment was made possible by the more than 70 volunteers who worked tirelessly to make Seerah Competition happen. From the theme, to coaching sessions, to decoration, to the amazing prizes that keep kids coming back year after year, all of this was due to the mercy of Allah (swt) and the dedicated volunteers. If

the biryani and other various food items isn’t enough to come next year, the looks of enjoyment on kids faces and even the stressed ones coming out of their competition rooms is reason enough.

Although emcee Br. Harun consistently reminded participants, Seerah Competition organizers want to reiterate that

every participant is a winner. Truly every child who picked up their books to learn about the perseverance and softness of the Prophet (saw), or better yet applied these qualities to their lives is a winner. Every child whose parents and even grandparents who learned the Seerah by helping them out is a winner. So as Br Harun instructed the audience on the day of the competition: raise your hand up, turn it backwards, and give yourself a pat on the back for job more than

well done.


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MCWS Youth Activities

Pre Ramadan Brothers BBQ and Lecture May 5th 3-6pm, Mayberry State Park

Boys Qiyam: Friday the 18th (Registration after 8 Rakat in the Lounge)

Joint Qiyam: Friday the 25th

Sheikh Hasan Boys and Girls High School Ramadan Talks Prophet Yousuf's Life Story

6-7pm every Friday

H-S Brothers Graduating Seniors Iftar May 31st (Last school day for seniors) Al-Ameer

Girls Qiyam - Saturday June 2nd

For additional activities, have your high school son or daughter register to our Remind group:

Text 81010 the phrase "@mcwsb" to follow the brothers notifications Text 81010 the phrase "@mcwss" to follow the sisters notifications!

MCWS Announcements via email

Due to a technical issue, some of our subscribers' mailing list emails got deleted

from our system. Please visit mcws.org and re-register your email if you want our weekly email updates or email at [email protected] - thank you

http://mcws.org/

mailto:[email protected]


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Babysitting Rules

CHILD-CARE GUIDELINES

Guidelines by Age

0-3 years old (Rooms G & H) All Babies (0-18 months) and toddlers (18 months - 3 years) MUST be with their Mothers in the "Mom and

Tots Room" during Prayer. ALL KIDS IN THIS ROOM MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.

3-7 years old (Rooms E & F), Minimum Donation: $1/child/night. A discounted one-time payment of $25/ child may be made within the first

5 days of Ramadan, to cover the entire month. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE PICKED UP IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING 8 RAKAHS.

7 years old and above

MUST be praying beside a responsible adult. Respect everyone’s right to pray in a peaceful environment


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Daily Hadith Sheikh Ali Suleiman Ali Monday-Friday, after Fajr

Weekly Khatira A Community Member (Contact Br. Ajaz Hizkil for more info)

Mondays — after Maghrib in Summer and after Isha in Winter

Weekend Tafseer-ul-Qur’an

Sheikh Ali Suleiman Ali Saturdays & Sundays, after Fajr & Sundays after Dhuhr

MCWS ADULT CLASSES (No Registration Needed)

MCWS FRIDAY KHUTBAH (TENTATIVE) SCHEDULE

(Check mcws.org for latest info)

First @ 12:30 PM Second @ 1:45 PM

First Week Sh. Ali Suleiman Ali Br. Abdullah Waheed/Sh. Abdul Karim Yahya

Second Week Guest Speaker Sh. Hasan Ahmad Sheikh

Third Week Br. Osama Odeh Sh. Ali Suleiman Ali

Fourth Week Guest Speaker Sh. Hasan Ahmad Sheikh

*Fifth Week Br. Saleem Khalid Dr. Hikmat Kabbani

Inna Lillahe Wa Inna Ilaihe Raje’oon

We pray that Allah (SWT) forgives the sins of the deceased and grants them a place in Janat-ul-Firdaus. We also pray for sabr and courage for the families to bear their losses. Ameen.

Br. Syed Mumtaz Ali, a long time member of the MCWS community passed away in

Canton on Thursday, March 29th, 2018.

Br. Syed Mustafa Ahsan, father of Br. Sohail Ahsan and father-in-law of Sr. Afshan

Sohail passed away in Canton on Thursday, March 29th, 2018

Sr. Mehrunnisa Salahuddin, mother of Srs. Rana Ajaz and Sumrina Ateequi and

mother-in-law of Brs. Ajaz Hizkil and Rizwan Ateequi passed away in Canton on

March 29th, 2018.

Br. Abdul Ahad Haroon, father of Dr. Manzoor, Brs. Hafeez, Muzafar, Mushtaq,

Mansoor, Ajaz, Haroon passed away in Canton on Thursday, April 26th, 2018.

Condolences


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New Patient Special for MCWS Members

ABDU MARKET Zabiha Halal Meat Market

OPEN: 7 DAYS A WEEK 10AM-9PM

42468 Cherry Hill Rd Canton, MI 48187

We carry top quality Beef, Lamb, and Goat.

Crescent & Amish poultry items. Pakistani / Indian / Arabic groceries / spices / sweets /

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HIJAMA (CUPPING) Available in Farmington

Performed by Dr. M. Idrees Zahoor, MD, ABPN, ABSM

To Schedule an Appointment and for fees

Contact Office:

24001 Orchard Lake Rd. St. 140 Farmington, MI 48336

248-424-3700

Sorry Insurances are not accepted


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Islamic Association of Greater Detroit (IAGD) 865 W. Auburn Road,

Rochester Hills, MI 48307 (248) 852-5657, www.iagd.net

Friday Prayers: 1st: 1:45 PM, 2nd: 3:30 PM

Muslim Community Association of Ann Arbor 2301 Plymouth Rd.,

Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (734) 665-6772, http://www.mca-aa.org/


Unity Center of Bloomfield Hills

1830 West Square Lake Road, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

(248) 857-9200, http://www.muslimunitycenter.org/


Masjid Umar-bin-Khattab of Brownstown 18170 Rancho Rd.,

Brownstown , MI 48302 (734) 281-8050, http://brownstown-masjid.com/

Friday Prayers: 1st: 1:45 PM

Masjid Madinatul Ilm (MMI) 37775 Palmer Road, Westland, MI 4818

(734) 834.9294, http://www.masjidmadinatulilm.com/


29707 West Ten Mile Road Farmington Hills, MI 48336

(248) 426 7360, www.tawheedcenter.org


Al-Taqwa Islamic Center 30069 Cherry Hill Road

Inkster, MI 48141 (313) 999-6969, www.altaqwaislamiccenter.org


Masjid Bilal Canton 1525 N. Ridge Road Canton, MI 48187

(734) 340-9575, http://www.masjidbilalmi.org


Masjid Bilal Ypsilanti 4891 W. Michigan Ave.

Ypsilanti, MI 48197 (734) 337-3215, http://www.masjidbilalmi.org


Islamic Association of Ypsilanti 315 S. Ford Blvd.

Ypsilanti, MI 48198 (734) 483-2535, http://www.themasjidibrahim.org


American Muslim Center (AMC) 21110 Outer Drive

Dearborn, MI 48124

(313) 565-9314, http://www.americanmuslimcenter.org


5840 N. Canton Center Road Canton MI 48187

www.cicmi.org

Friday Prayers: Khutbah @ 2:00 PM

http://www.iagd.net

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Non Profit Org. PRSRT STD U.S. Postage

PAID

Canton, MI Permit # 214

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

*Check Ramadan Calendar for Special Iqama Timings

MAY 2018 Iqama Schedule Jumma’ Prayer: 1st at 12:30 pm & 2nd at 1:45 pm

MAY 2018 Adhan Schedule at MCWS, Canton

JUNE 2018 Adhan Schedule at MCWS, Canton

JUNE 2018 Iqama Schedule Jumma’ Prayer: 1st at 12:30 pm & 2nd at 1:45 pm

Date Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha Date Fajr Sunrise Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha

1 5:01 6:29 1:34 6:29 8:34 10:02

5 4:54 6:24 1:33 6:31 8:38 10:08

10 4:46 6:18 1:33 6:34 8:44 10:16

15 4:38 6:13 1:33 6:37 8:49 10:23

20 4:32 6:08 1:33 6:40 8:54 10:30

25 4:25 6:04 1:33 6:43 8:58 10:37

30 4:20 6:01 1:34 6:46 9:03 10:44

1 4:19 6:00 1:34 6:47 9:04 10:46

5 4:16 5:58 1:35 6:48 9:07 10:50

10 4:13 5:57 1:36 6:50 9:10 10:54

15 4:12 5:56 1:37 6:52 9:13 10:58

20 4:13 5:57 1:38 6:54 9:14 10:59

25 4:14 5:58 1:39 6:54 9:15 11:00

30 4:17 6:00 1:40 6:55 9:15 10:59

Date Fajr* Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha*

1 - 5 5:30 1:45 6:45

5 MINUTES

AFTER

ADHAN

10:15

6 - 10 5:25 1:45 6:45 10:25

11 - 15 5:20 1:45 6:45 10:30

16 - 20 5:15 1:45 7:00 10:40

21 - 25 5:10 1:45 7:00 10:45

26 - 31 5:10 1:45 7:00 10:50

Date Fajr* Dhuhr Asr Maghrib Isha

1 - 5 5:05 1:45 7:00

5 MINUTES

AFTER

ADHAN

11:00

6 - 10 4:35 1:45 7:00 11:00

11 - 15 4:35 1:45 7:00 11:00

16 - 20 4:35 1:45 7:00 11:00

21 - 25 4:40 1:45 7:00 11:00

26 - 31 4:40 1:45 7:00 11:00

MCWS Newsletter

49226 Dominion Ct.

Canton, MI 48187 MOVING ?

Please send an e-mail to [email protected] for

change of address. This will help MCWS reduce cost.

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