Some upcoming ICR program dates. Please mark your calendars.

June 29th Lecture and potluck dinner; speaker Br Jawad Ahmed of Al Gazali School of New Jersey; Topic "Parent Child Relationship in Islam" Place: ICR. Time: 6:30-9:30pm. June 30th Teachers' workshop with Br Jawad Topic: “Effective Strategies for Islamic Teaching" Place: ICR. Time: 10:30-1:00pm. Registration required. $5.00 per person.

July 1st Youth Forum with Br Jawad "Open Youth Discussion" Place: ICR, Time: 10:30-1:00pm July 15th Allah Made Me Funny, comedy show by our Muslim Comedian Br. Preacher Moss. Place: Rochester Club Ballroom, 120 East Avenue, Suite 201, Rochester NY 14604 Time: 5:00pm-9:30pm. Black tie event, adults only. Tickets: $50 per person Contact persons: Nadia Cheema: 385-5772. Annie El-Amin: 442-0117 Susan Masri: 663-5361. Yasmin Kabir: 425-7335 Afshan Mahmood: 298-0682 Ahmad Haroon: 473-4059 Huma Khan: 607-324-0313 Amna Idris: amna.idris@gmail.com This is a Fund Raising event. All proceeds goes to the ICR expansion.

July 28 Qur’an-A-Thon. By the MYG of the ICR. Registration is $6/person, which starts at 5pm. Age up to 18 years. Contact Iffat Shafiq at 442-6893, o00016@msn.com. Ishraq Kabir at 425-7335, ishie121@yahoo.com.

Westfall Academy Summer school registration has begun. Classes July 12th- August 10th. Please enroll your child, fees $250 per child. Please visit the ICR website for these and other announcements.

ICR Summer Camp is scheduled to start from July 9th, 2007 and continue ‘til Aug. 17th. Its Monday thru Thursday, 10am to 1:45pm. Tution is $35/week first child and $30/week per additional child of the same family. Please contact Imam Shafiq at the ICR (442-0117).

Guidance from the Guidance from the Guidance from the Guidance from the Qur'anQur'anQur'anQur'an "Did ye then think that We had created you in jest, and that ye would not be brought back to Us (for account)?" Therefore exalted be Allah, the King, the Reality: there is no god but He, the Lord of the

Throne of Honour! Surah Al- Mu’minun (23:115-6)

Newsletter of the

Islamic Center of Rochester June 2007 Jumada Al-Thani 1428

Youth Interfaith Workshop 3/16/07

Fatima’s Corner Today’s Topic: Importance of Interfaith

Programs At the ICR, we have many interfaith programs. Why do we have so many of them? Because these programs are vital to the acceptance of our society and Muslims all over the United States. These days, the media and the actions of some Muslims aren’t necessarily leaving a great impression on the people. The only way that we can correct this impression is by teaching others about what Islam really is. How can we do this? By having interfaith programs. I myself have been to many of these interfaith programs and helped out when people from other religious communities visit our masjid. Almost every time, at least one person asked about our views on the terrorist attacks of September 11. This gives us an opportunity to show them that Islam is really a peaceful religion, and not the violent religion that the media portrays it to be. From interfaith programs, not only do others get to learn about Islam, we also get to learn about other religions and their beliefs. Recently, we had a youth workshop with Noa Baum, a storyteller from Israel. There were many Muslims, Jews, and Christians there from different communities. We were able to teach them about our religion, while becoming aware of other religions. Interfaith allows us to bridge differences between religions and resolve conflicts between us. Interfaith programs allow us to do da’wah and spread the word of Islam. From these programs, we can leave a positive impression of Islam on others. Interfaith helps create feelings of compassion and understanding between faiths to hopefully

East Bank

The sun rises from east The sky is clear Everyone is quiet in the city A rumble from the distance breaks the quiet Like a ripple spreading through calm water A shot is fired followed with a big boom The man watches the city arouse from a balcony Young men pile out of their homes Yelling and shouting A Large tank rolls into view Everyone throwing rocks at the tank The tank keeps rolling unaffected by rocks Occasionally shooting Similar to story of David and Goliath A little boy fighting a giant with rocks No one makes effort for peace The fighting continues for years Many people dying every month We need peace Some large explosions in distance as the fighting continue The day roles by slowly the sound continues The sun sets in the west The sky gets dark The city becomes quiet The rumbling disappears All is quiet in East Bank ~ Ishraq Kabir

HADITH OF THE MONTH

"Seven kinds of people will be sheltered under the shade of God on the Day of Judgment...They are: a just ruler, a young man who passed his youth in the worship and service of God...one whose heart is attached to the mosque...two people who love each other for the sake of God...a man who is invited to sin...but declines, saying 'I fear God'...one who spends his charity in secret, without making a show...and one who remembers God in solitude so that his eyes overflow." Riyadh-us-Salaheen, Hadith 376.

.:IsLaMiC JoKeS:.

Here is the story of an Imam who got up after Friday prayers and announced to the people: "I have good news and bad news. The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our new building program. The bad news is, it's still out there in your pockets." ~http://muslimahya-ya.blogspot.com/2006_11_01_muslimahya-ya_archive.html

Made by Fatima Bawany ACROSS

2. Jinn who didn’t bow down to Adam (A) 6. Uncle of Prophet who is mentioned in Surah Al Masad 10. First Caliph 11. Two angels who write everything we do 15. Second Prophet 16. Surah meaning "The Opening" 17. Prophet also called "Israel" DOWN 1. Surah that foreshadowed Prophet (S) death 2. Angel who will blow the Horn on the Last Day 3. Black Stone at the Ka'bah 4. Prophet (S) journey to heavens 5. Prophet (S) Youngest Daughter 7. First surah revealed 8. Seventh month of Muslim calendar 9. The Anti-Christ 12. Prophet called "Khalil-Allah" 13. Age of Muhammad(S) when he became a Prophet

Test Your Islamic Knowledge

MYG Laser Quest Trip

WORD BANK: (Just because Fatima’s puzzle is so hard…) FATIMAH BAQARAH DAJJAL ALFATIHAH ABULAHAB IBLIS RAJAB HAJRATULASWAD YAQUB NUH ABUBAKR IBRAHIM ALALAQ ZABUR ISRAMIRAJ ALNASR KIRAMANKATIBIN ISRAFIL FORTY

Al Ijaabah is a newsletter made by youth for youth! If you would like to submit and article, story, joke, or news item, email us at; Sumaiya Kabir~ bluerasberry64@yahoo.com Iffat Shafiq~ o00016@msn.com Ishraq Kabir~ ishie121@yahoo.com Husain Bawany~ hbawany232@hotmail.com

Yeah for our Newsletter Team! Sumaiya Kabir- Editor and Layout! Iffat Shafiq- Poet and Hadith Finder! Fatima Bawany- Has her own corner! Husain Bawany- Studied Jinns! Deena Omar- Sports Article! Ishraq Kabir- Comedian/Poet!

Jinn Facts: By Husain BawanyJinn Facts: By Husain BawanyJinn Facts: By Husain BawanyJinn Facts: By Husain Bawany A follow-up on our Jinn lecture

• Jinn are made of fire

• Just as there are good/bad humans, there are good/bad Jinn

• It is believed that some Jinn try to sneak up to the heavens to hear what Allah is planning. They are then shot down (shooting stars??). In the Quran it says, “'And [so it happened] that we reached out towards heaven: but we found it filled with mighty guards and flames, notwithstanding that we were established in positions [which we had thought well-suited] to listening to [whatever secrets might be in] it: and anyone who now [or ever] tries to listen will [likewise] find a flame lying in wait for him!”(Surah Jinn #72 verses 8 and 9).

• There have been many events where people were controlled by Jinn and needed exorcisms.

• There have also been times when Jinn were controlled by humans, such as the time of Prophet Suleyman.

• Jinn can take many forms, usually cats or snakes.

• Iblis (Satan) is the most powerful Jinn.

• Jinn live life like humans, they experience death and on the day of judgment, they too will be held accountable for their deeds.

Life Is…

Life is like a bird flying, sly, out of your grasp And when you get caught, it’s hard to come out. Life is like a bird flying, to fly you must learn To learn you must work, stay on the straight path Beating your wings until, you soar high into the sky. Like a tornado spinning round and round Throwing you right and left, never straight Life is like a bird flying up and down And if you get caught in the wind You may not come back out Sly, out of you grasp always out of your reach, That is life

~Iffat Shafiq

Teachers Needed

Westfall Academy Islamic Center of Rochester, New York 14620

We are a growing Islamic Pre-k through third grade elementary school that serves the Rochester, New York metropolitan area. We are seeking applicants with the following qualifications:

� A passionate and caring attitude for teaching children � Perform additional tasks as assigned by administration. � Motivated, creative with an Islamic approach to teaching � Fluent in spoken and written English � Must be able to legally work in the United States � Must have a BS preferably in education and some teaching experience. � Team conscious individuals who will make a sincere contribution to the school's mission and vision.

Hours 8am to 3pm Monday thru Friday

Benefits Salary commensurate with experience and teacher certification Tuition discounts for staff children Comfortable Islamic working environment Paid sick/personal leave Paid holidays that match the Islamic Calendar Paid professional development If you are interested in joining our teaching staff please forward your resume along with a copy of your certification and degree to: Islamic Center of Rochester 727 Westfall Road Rochester, New York 14620

Attn: Yasmin Kabir, Principal

For more information please call (585) 442-0117 ext 4