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Friday, February 22, 2008

Salat ul-Jumuah

Salat ul-Jumuah

Friday, February 22,
Khateeb: Br. Haytham
Location: JC 3rd floor Meeting Room G
Time: 1:00pm

If GMU classes are canceled, then we will not have salat ul-Jumuah on campus. Please check your local Masjid for Prayer timings.

GMU MSA Announcements

  1. Islam Awareness Week - The Making of a Muslim
  2. Project Downtown - Saturday, Feb. 23
  3. MSA Game Room Nights
  4. MSA Short Story Script Contest ***
  5. Brothers looking for a roommate

Community Announcements

  1. Sharia Academy: Keys of the Unseen - Feb. 22-24
  2. Inter-MSA Meet at Virginia Tech - Saturday, Feb. 23
  3. Al-Maghrib Survey
  4. Asian Pacific American Coalition Survey
  5. Community Announcements

Islam Awareness Week - The Making of A Muslim

Starting 2/25/08
Monday -        Virtues of Sincerity & Patience
                            Dewberry Hall, 7:30-10pm
Tuesday -        Unveild: The Lives of Muslim Women
                            Dewberry Hall, 7:30-10pm
Wednesday -   Night of Light
                            Dewberry Hall, 7:30-10pm
Thursday -       Heroes - By Sheikh Safi Khan
                            Lecture hall, 7:30-10pm

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Project Downwon - Saturday, Febraury 23

Increase your iman and your good deeds, Insha'Allah!
Join us to help prepare food and distribute smiles to the less fortunate.
Saturday, February 23, 2008 ~ 11am - 2pm
George Washington University Marvin Center
800 21st Street, N.W., Washington, DC
RSVP the facebook event

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MSA Game Room Nights

Sister's Gamer Room Night
   Thursday, March 6, 2008
   6:00 - 8:00pm
   SUB 1 Game room

Brother's Game Room Night
   Friday, March 7, 2008
   7:00 - 9:30pm
   SUB 1 Game room

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MSA Short Story Script Contest

The GMU MSA is announcing a short story script contest. Winning script will get the chance to produce their story into a short film (a video crew will be provided) and have it played at the MSA Open Mic Night on April 30th.

Contest:
Write a script for a short film that is no longer than 5 minutes. The genre is open to whatever you'd like: comedy, drama, thriller, documentary, sorry no chick flicks. Submit your script to msascript@gmail.com by Tuesday, March 18, 2008. Winning script will be announced on Friday, March 21, and production will start ASAP!

Must keep to Islamic guidelines:

No mocking of other religions

No foul language or violent or explicit acts

Islamic attire must be adhered

 

Try not to include too many characters in the script

Try to keep settings in the VA/MD/DC area, preferably on Mason Campus

Sorry, no special effects unless you know how to do them in post production

Example Topics:
    Life as a Muslim on campus
    Being an America-Muslim
    Story with a moral or a lesson

If you have any questions, please send an email to msascript@gmail.com

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Brothers looking for a roommate

Single Bedroom (11'x10') available for sharing. Available from right now. Location : 9411 Lee Hwy, Circle Towers, Apt 812, Fairfax. Occupancy available till the tenant wants to stay. Room rent amounts to $ 230 excluding utilities. Facilities that tenant can avail: Gym, Pool, Laundry and Parking space.

Please Contact::
Sufyaan: 7732257403
Mudassir: 5512083163.

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Sharia Academy: Keys of the Unseen

A Journey Through the pages of Surat Al- An'am
Sharia Academy of America- Virginia Chapter
Friday, February 22 - 24, 2008
Northern VA Community College-Annandale
Register online: http://seminar.shariaacademy.com
RSVP the facebook event: http://gmu.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7442777075

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Inter-MSA Meet at Virginia Tech

Asalaam Walaikum,

Tomorrow, Saturday Feb. 23, is the Inter-MSA Meet at Virginia Tech. We have planned and arranged a whole bunch of activities. There will be a talent show, a Virginia Tech Style Amazing Race, a workshop with discussion circles etc etc. And just like any other Muslim event, there will be food, and lots of it! We can't wait!

Do you need a place to stay Saturday night? We can do that, too (we have available places for guys and girls); just make sure to contact us (information below).

PLEASE make sure to e-mail pasha@vt.edu if you haven't RSVPd through an MSA officer at your own school. Everyone is welcome to come, and below is important information if you're attending.

Facebook Event: http://gmu.facebook.com/event.php?eid=9858306149

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Al-Maghrib Survey

Qabeelah Mubarak is currently soliciting feedback from anyone residing in the DC Metro area on ways to improve its current process/procedures and figure out ways to make AlMaghrib Seminars an even more enjoyable experience than it already is.  Please click on the following link and provide your feedback, there are only 8 questions and it shouldnt take you more than 5 minutes, insha'Allah.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=liRk6PaF0mP_2fgNcvdlTiGA_3d_3d
Jazakum Allah Khayr

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Asian Pacific American Coalition Survey

Hello George Mason University MSA students,

                My name is Jennifer Lovell, and I am a clinical psychology graduate student at Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. I have noticed that much of the research on body image issues is focused on Caucasian/European American women, and there is an unfortunate lack of research in psychology on women of South Asian origin. I personally do not have a South Asian background, but I have spent limited time studying in India and have a great appreciation for its culture and people. One of my faculty committee members, Dr. Meera Komarraju (Link), has agreed to serve as a cultural consultant for this project. In my study I would like to focus on South Asian American women students and address issues such as self-esteem, beliefs and attitudes about attractiveness, and eating behaviors/feelings.

                If you identify as a woman of South Asian origin, and are a student in the United States, please participate in this online survey by going to the link below. You have an opportunity to contribute to research that will hopefully aid in understanding more about this important topic. Also, please forward this email to other women who may be interested in participating. This survey should only take 10-20 minutes of your time. Your responses will be kept confidential; however, at the end of the survey you will be given an opportunity include your e-mail address if you would like to receive a summary of the results and/or be entered into a lottery to win one of two $50 prizes! Your participation in this research is voluntary.

                If you have any other questions please contact the researcher, Jennifer Lovell (LovellSAsurvey@gmail.com), or her supervising professor, Dr. David DiLalla, Department of Psychology, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale (618.453.3529, Life Science II).

Here is the link to the online survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=OjSik8wlnu9GuLdPrAWFlg_3d_3d

Thank you very much for your help!!

Best wishes,
Jennifer

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Community Announcements

Tutors Wanted
   Part-Time
   English and Mathematics
   Science and History
   Flexible Hours $20-$25 /hr
   No previous experience needed
   Must be dedicated and reliable.
   Willing to drive to different locations.
For More Information:
   Call Rahma @ 571-723-5354 or
   Call Samah @ 703-678-3372
   Email Resume to: alrafiqat@gmail.com

Tae Kwon Do
Every Sunday starting March 2nd at 12:30pm
Instructor is a third degree black belt and certified to teach
Lead by Example Tea Kwon Do
11226 Waples Mill Rd
Fairfax, VA 22030
Please contact Br. Mohammed Dajani:
Email: mdajani1@gmail.com
Cell: 703.629.9077
Facebook Group: http://gmu.facebook.com/group.php?gid=8067138399

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- MSA