HIC Camp Sub-Committee Presents SeaWorld Slumber Party

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Engagement Announcements

With the blessings of Allah (SWT) and the Wasilah of 14 Masumeen, the Managing Committee of Husseini Islamic Center takes great pleasure and joy to record and announce the following engagements in our community:

Sahr Fatema to Abbas Hussein

Sahr Fatema, daughter of Shabbir and Mumtaz Manji of Orlando, to Abbas Hussein, son of Late Murtaza and Fatma Moloo of Birmingham.

Zainab to Abbas

Zainab, daughter of Amirali and Masuma Manji of Morogoro, to Abbas, son of Mehdi and Batul Suleiman of Orlando.

Chandni to Ali

Chandni, daughter of Shabbir and Munira Parmar of Minnesota, to Ali, son of Ebrahim and Asifa Ladhu of Orlando.

Fatimah to Sikander

Fatima, daughter of Ebrahim and Asifa Ladhu of Orlando, to Sikandar, son of Shiraz and Nazneen Nazerali of Orlando.

Farhana to Jawadali

Farhana, daughter of Shakirali and Saida Karim of Dar-es-Salaam, to Jawadali, son of Mohammedraza and Shabnam Jawad Aziz of Orlando.

Zainab to Wajahat Ali

Zainab, daughter of Zulfikar and Fizza Habib Mohamed of Orlando, to Wajahat Ali, son of Mohammed and Majida Zafar of Kissimmee.

Saida to Shabbir

Saida, Daughter of Shabbir and Rubab Kermalli of Arusha to Shabbir, son of Late Asger and Fariyal Karim of Orlando.

Sabrina to Shaqeel

Sabrina, Daughter of Yasin and Fatim Kassamali Shivji of Orlando to Shaqueel, son of Mussaddique and Nilam Kassam Manji of Toronto.

Samiha to Imtiyaz

Samiha, daughter of Bashir and Latifa Dewji of Orlando to Imtiyaz, son of Anverali and Marhuma Nargis Nathoo of London, Ontario.

Sukaina to Muntasir

Sukaina, daughter of Late Asger and Fariyal Karim of Orlando, to Muntasir, son of Azim and Tahera Manji of Orlando.

HIC Announces "HIC Logo Competition"

HIC Announces "HIC Logo Competition"

Deadline 30th June, 2010
Send your logo to youths@orlandocenter.org
Win prize of $100.00

HIC Invests in the Future of its Community

What better night than the night of the Wiladat of the greatest lady in Islam, Bibi Fatima (AS).
 
On this auspicious night, the members of HIC met during a Special General Meeting and unanimously gave mandate to the Investment Plan (IP) Sub-Committee under the guidance of the Managing Committee and the Board of Trustees to actively look for investment properties, seek funds and purchase them.
 
During the meeting, Br. Riyaaz Jivraj elaborated the importance of this project, what impact it can have for the future of this community and how it can make the community self-sufficient in the years to come. With a pledge of a state-of-the-art Center being built and to be fully donated to HIC, the community will be faced with higher maintenance costs. Thus, building an income-generating investment portfolio will help with these costs as well as organizing special projects and events for the children, youths and adults.
 
On behalf of the IP Sub-Committee, Br. Raza Dhanji presented the goals and objectives of the Investment Plan and investment strategy. He then presented the first property that the IP Sub-Committee plans to purchase. He discussed the seed capital required and the income options that it will generate.
 
After further elaboration and very positive remarks by various members and with no objection the mandate was given to purchase the first property and actively seek further properties. Thus, history was made as members of HIC collectively approved to invest in the future of their community.
 
The IP Sub-Committee is very grateful to Birmingham Jamaat for their guidance on how they became successful in their investment ventures.

Notice of the Special General Meeting

Notice of the Special General Meeting

On the upcoming auspicious occasion of the Wiladat of Bibi Fatima (AS), the Managing Committee of HIC would like to launch an Investment Plan that will benefit our community for years to come.

Notice is hereby given by the Managing Committee in conjunction with the Board of Trustees of Husseini Islamic Center to all its members for the Special General Meeting to be held on Thursday, June 3rd after the conclusion of the regular Thursday/Khushali program.

Agenda:

1. Presentation of the Investment Plan.


2. Presentation of the proposed investment property for purchase.

All members are requested to attend this important meeting which will take place in the main hall.

Secretariat
Husseini Islamic Center

Invitation to the Annual Graduation Ceremony

Invitation to the Annual Graduation Ceremony

Congratulations to all the graduates of this year and their family on this auspicious achievement.

Husseini Islamic Center and Madrasah Orlando would like to invite all to the Annual Graduation Ceremony to be held on Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 6:00 PM in the Annex.

Various students from Madrasah, High Schools, Colleges and Universities will honored in this ceremony. We are proud of their achievements and we urge all community members to participate in their success.

Graduating students are requested to report to the Center at 5:30 PM. Graduation regalia are optional.

Report - Mini Golf & Smoking Prevention Outing

Report - Mini Golf & Smoking Prevention Outing

The primary goal of the Education Committee is to prepare for the various physical, spiritual, emotional, and psychological challenges faced in our community today.  Our objective is to educate and train our members and provide various resources on issues that will facilitate their future.

The HIC Education Committee recently held an event for children aged 11-17 at the Congo River Miniature Golf in Altamonte Springs on Sunday, May 16th, 2010.The discussion was led by sister Tasnim Jagani who presented the risks and effects of smoking. The program was aimed towards our youths. The lecture was very enlightening and stimulating and included fun activities for the children as well as short video clips. The event was attended by a diverse group of 12 children a mix of boys and girls. The discussion allowed the children an opportunity to raise any questions they had and get the maximum information out of the class. The children thoroughly enjoyed their food while listening and participating in the session.

Overall, the class was a huge success and left everyone satisfied in what they had learned.  The event would not be possible without the combined efforts of all the chaperones and all committee members. A special thanks to them all!

Below are some of the comments of participants:

"I thought it was fun and educational as we got to play golf as well learn about the risk of smoking. I think if the committee did more programs like this more and more people will come and it would be a really big event. I loved it."
-Participant wishes to remain anonymous

"It was a really great experience. The facts and research on smoking was interesting and the golf made it really fun. It was great."
-Participant wishes to remain anonymous.

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Annex Entrance Remodeled

Annex Entrance Remodeled

The Managing Committee would like to inform all, especially the ladies of the community, that it has remodeled the entrance of the Annex. The remodeling consists larger shoes area and the ramp has been cemented for the convenience of the ladies.

Education Sub-Committee Presents Seniors Computer Class

Education Sub-Committee Presents Seniors Computer Class

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Education Sub-Committee Presents Mini Golf & Smoking Prevention Outing

Education Sub-Committee Presents Mini Golf & Smoking Prevention Outing

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Are You Graduating? We Want to Know

Are You Graduating? We Want to Know

The Managing Committee would like to congratulate all the graduates who will be graduating this month. We would like to honor all the graduates in the upcoming special graduation ceremony. In order to ensure all are honored, the Managing Committee would like the following emailed to hic@orlandocenter.org by Saturday, May 15th:

• Name


• School


• Degree/Diploma

Education Sub-Committee Organizes Mini Golf & Smoking Prevention Outing

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Report - Special Workshop with Dr. Liakat Takim

Report - Special Workshop with Dr. Liakat Takim

On Sunday April 18th, 2010, the HIC Youths of Orlando hosted a Workshop at the Center with Dr. Liyakat Takim; a guest speaker from Hamilton, Canada. Alhamdulillah, the workshop was quite a success with over 60 participants.

The day began at 10:45 AM with refreshments and then with the recitation of Qur'an by Br. Mujahid Jaffer. Dr. Liyakat Takim then addressed the participants with his first topic; Islam in Modern Times. From over 1,000 years ago, to current day, Dr. Liyakat discussed how Islam impacted not only the Muslim World, but the role it played in promoting its message to neighboring countries, and those who promoted Islam in every corner of the world.

At 1:15 PM, we took a break for Salaat, and then resumed to begin the second workshop. The topic for the second workshop was 'Comparative Religions', in which Dr. Liyakat discussed the similarities and differences between Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. The Workshop Day ended at 4:15pm.

Dr. Liyakat Takim's latest book, 'Shi'ism in America', is available for sale for $30.00. If you are interested, please contact the HIC Youths at youths@orlandocenter.org.

We thank all those who attended and participated in the workshop.

Special Program With Dr. Liakat Takim

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Education Sub-Committee Organizes Special 18+ Girls Session

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Education Sub-Committee Offers Tutoring

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Leadership Development Program - Orlando

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Education Sub-Committee Organizes Cooking Classes

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Education Sub-Committee Organizes Tutoring Program

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No More Hunger Campaign Report

No More Hunger Campaign Report

On Friday March 26th, the youth of the Husseini Islamic Center in Orlando joined efforts with Muslim Congress in the "No More Hunger Campaign", a multi-faceted project aimed at charity, self-building, community-building, social justice, da'wah and outreach. Volunteers helped prepare halal meals at the Coalition for Homeless Orlando Center for women and families, serving approximately 240 individuals in need.

One of the youth at the event, Sameer Jagani, reflected on the event: "It gave everyone a chance to make a difference and help in a way that may have seemed small, but indeed very large to those in need. Moments like these make one truly appreciate and thank Allah for what we have and for being able to help in such efforts". May Allah (SWT) bless us with more of these events that allow us to give back to our communities and make a difference.

The Managing Committee of HIC would like to commend the HIC Youths for their efforts in this noble cause.

Notice of the Annual General Meeting of HIC

February 25^th, 2010

Members of Husseini Islamic Center

Salaamun Alaikum

Re: Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given to all members of Husseini Islamic Center for the Annual General Meeting to be held at the Center on March 21^st at 1:35 PM commencing with Zohr/Asr Namaaz.

The program, agenda, audited accounts and all the necessary reports are included in the attached “AGM Pack”.

All members are encouraged to attend the meeting on time.

Sincerely,

Murtaza Dharsi

Secretary

Husseini Islamic Center

Education Sub-Committee Presents "The Wedding Night" Special Program

Education Sub-Committee Presents "The Wedding Night" Special Program

Education Sub-Committee Needs to Borrow Laptops for Seniors Event

Education Sub-Committee Needs to Borrow Laptops for Seniors Event
 
The Education Committee will be hosting a new event for seniors but we need YOUR help!!

If you have a Microsoft laptop we can borrow for a few hours for a Sunday event please let us know.

We will label it and take good care of it and return it to you upon the completion of the session (2-3 hours).

We are also looking for people in our community to help us with this program. If you would like to offer your time in helping us, please contact us with any questions/concerns at:
Education@orlandocenter.org

Remember we will be helping the seniors of our community.

More details to come next week!

HIC Youths Camp Night-Out Pictures

HIC Youths Camp Night-Out Pictures

The HIC Youth Boys successfully organized a camp night-out this past weekend in Paisley, Florida. Almost 100 youths and adults attended the program. The camp included various activities such as hiking, team building activities, lecture by Sheikh Jaffer Ladak, bonfire discussion with Sheikh Jaffer Ladak and Maulana Baig, BBQ, etc.

Various tents were built for the overnight stay.

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The Managing Committee would like to commend excellent organization by the HIC Youth Boys and would like to thank Maulana Baig and Sheikh Jaffer Ladak for taking time to have discussions with the youths of the community.