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MSU to host play 'The Domestic Crusaders'
Facebook event	'The Domestic Crusaders' 7 pm Feb. 8 Kellogg Center Auditorium 55 South Harrison Avenue, East Lansing, MI 48824 "The Domestic Crusaders" is an original Muslim American play that addresses the tensions of a Muslim Pakistani-American family against the background of 9/11. The play is by Wajahat Ali and directed by Lynn Lammers The performance will be followed by a discussion with Wajahat Ali. This event is part of Migrations of Islam and has been organized by the MSU Muslim Studies Program with the support of the Social Science Research Council. Is it co-sponsored by the MSU Asian Studies Center and the College of Arts and Letters with the collaboration of The Arab American National Museum in Dearborn and Grand Valley State University.
More About the play http://www.domesticcrusaders.com/ Other performances of elsewhere in Michigan: http://news.msu.edu/story/10285/

 

For High School and College age students... Boys Youth Halaqah
	Weekly Circle for Youth Brothers (High School & Up) What: A brotherly gathering for all youth brothers in High School & Above. Learning, discussions, brotherhood, fun, and refreshments are all included free of charge :) When: Fridays @ 5pm to 7pm (until further notice) Where: Br. Anas and Br. Bara's home Contact Anas Aldasouqi at (517) 402-9795 or youth@lansingislam.com to learn more!

 

CNN Op-Ed by Dr. Mohamed Ayoob
	Is Europe setting up clash between Muslims and the West? Dr. Ayoob is an University Distinguished Professor of International Relations at Michigan State University and adjunct scholar The Institute of Social Policy and Understanding http://www.cnn.com/2012/02/03/opinion/ayoob-clash-muslims-and-west/index.html?hpt=op_t1

 

Arabic Class for Beginners
Facebook	Arabic Class for Beginners Every Saturday 12 pm to 1:15 pm Open to Brothers and Sisters Instructor: Siraj Sohail Location: Greater Lansing Islamic School classroom Fee: $20 per semester ( 10 classes ) Fee will include all Class material Registration required by eMail. Send your name, email and phone # to info@lansingislam.com

 

MLK Endowed Scholarship Program
	MLK Endowed Scholarship Program An Office for Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives Due Wednesday, February 29, 2012
MLK Scholars will be selected on the basis of the following criteria: Demonstrated leadership, Commitment/involvement with social change in communities, Financial need, Academic achievement, One full year of full-time study at MSU, Current full-time status at MSU & full time enrollment at MSU next academic year Submit application online: https://msuinclusion.wufoo.com/forms/z7p6s9/ For more information please see the following website: http://www.inclusion.msu.edu/Outreach/MLKEndowedScholarship.html Questions can be directed to andrade@pres.msu.edu or 517-353-3129

 

MSU seeking households for cross-cultural Friendship Program

MSU seeking households for cross-cultural Friendship Program Experience a cross-cultural friendship. Through the International Friendship Program (IFP), MSU international students apply to be matched with local community families and/or individuals. This is NOT a home stay. Community Volunteers commit to meeting with the MSU international student approximately once a month over the course of one year. These matches are only designed to foster occasional fun and enlightening exchanges. More info http://cvip.isp.msu.edu/friendship/ or Call 517-353-1735. Applications will be accepted for a spring match through Monday, February 13, 2012.

 

Sisters Exercise Classes - Tuesday Jan 31
	A new round of Exercise Classes for Sisters will commence on Tuesday January 31 insha Allah. There are many options to suit your convenience. Click here for schedule and how to join the class: http://lansingislam.com/dl/sisters_exercise_class.pdf Instructor: Deborah Foster For more information contact Shimaa Mousa at (517) 402-6915 or sisters@lansingislam.com

 

Cooking Matters - January 24
	Cooking Matters is starting up again! A new course on Tuesday mornings at 8:30am in the gym! A chef will be teaching the class! Come to learn more about nutrition, cooking, and budget! What: Cooking Matters Classes When: Tuesday Jan 24 @ 8:30 am Where: Islamic Center Gym How: To sign up - Call Dua Aldasouqi 517-918-6350 or eMail Dua Aldasouqi
Commitment to classes is requested. Space is limited so sign up soon! New students are welcome Tuesday Jan 24. If you have any questions, please contact Dua Aldasouqi or call her at (517) 918.6350

 

Foreign Languages Classes at MSU for kids
	Community Language School at Michigan State University presents Classes in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Shona, and Spanish. Other languages can be added upon request. Provides practice for speaking, listening, reading, and writing in a foreign language and expands the children's knowledge of that language and culture. Open to children ages 7-12.
Interactive and engaging learning environment and the small size of groups ensures active learning and individualized attention. The first Arabic class begins Thursday, January 19 and goes through April 19 (11 sessions), 5:30-6:30 pm, in Wells Hall (MSU's campus). More info at: http://cls.celta.msu.edu/gfk.php

 

Forwarded Message seeking immigration sponsor
	The following is a forwarded message. The Islamic Center is in no position to verify merits of a case, but is forwarding this message to assist what appears to be a son wanting to reunite with his aging mother Should you be willing to assist, please contact the undersigned directly and make sure your actions are approved under law.
From: Jessica Hix Subject: Immigration question To Whom it May Concern, I have recently been in contact with Mr. Mohamad Nurzayee, an immigrant from Afghanistan who lives in the Lansing area and is trying to get his mother to come join him from Kabul. Mr. Nurzayee has arranged for his mother's VISA, but because he is on a limited income he is required to find a joint sponsor for her arrival. Mr. Nurzayee is the last of three brothers and his father, who have all passed on in recent years, and as a result have left his mother alone in Afghanistan. As a result, he has not been able to gain a joint sponsor for his mother's arrival, and I would like to know if your organization has any resources available that I an relay to Mr. Nurzayee for this problem. Thank you very much for any help and/or information you can give in the matter. Sincerely, Jessica Hix Community Health Navigator Allen Neighborhood Center 1619 E. Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48912 (517)367-2468 jessicah@allenneighborhoodcenter.org

 

Survey Request from Univ. of Wisconsin Student
Nicholas L. Koerner (KOERNEN@uwec.edu), a Muslim student in the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire working for Dr. Ali Abootalebi (ABOOTAAR@uewec.edu) as a research assistant , is seeking help with a Survey on a project to survey fellow Muslim Americans on their opinions of democracy and American foreign policy.
	Anonymous Survey: https://uweauclaire.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_aXctbh0DNdqDyMQ Only 20 questions and takes less than 5 minutes or so.

 

Sisters Announcements
	Other announcements for Sisters Sisters are strongly encouraged to attend the First Jummah Prayer at 12:15 pm instead of the second one at 1:45 pm. Plenty of parking is available during this time Lunch on Fridays Lunch can be purchased on the Sisters side on Fridays. If you are attending Jummah, plan on having lunch after Jummah at the Masjid
Sister looking for a Muslim subleaser ASAP for spring (and summer if needed) My roomate is also Muslim sister. Take over lease. Can move in ASAP whenever you'd like. Bedroom at The Lodges of East Lansing, right across Hubbard Hall behind Hannah Plaza, super close to campus!! The apartment is new and the living room is furnished. The bedroom itself is HUGE and you have your OWN bathroom and walk in closet. The apartment complex has GREAT amenities include: private shuttle service, 24 hour gym and tanning, clubhouse with coffee, free printing, parking and more. FREE high speed wifi and cable included!!! Washer and dryer in unit! I pay $660 monthly but Im *TOTALLY* willing to negotiate the price. You would be living with one friendly principled female muslim roomate Contact sisters@lansingislam.com

 

Gates Millennium Scholarship 2012
For students entering college for the first time in the fall 2012	GMS will select 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice. Includes personal and professional development through leadership programs along with academic support throughout their college career.
Apply online at http://www.gmsp.org/

 

Thank you note from Red Cross
Thank you All who donated blood a 10 days ago. JazakAllahKhair The Red Cross sent the following 'Thank You' note to the Islamic Center
	My sincerest thanks for an outstanding blood drive. The drive collected 7 units over goal, or 128%! You did an fantastic job making sure there were blood donors, volunteers and snacks…all the necessary parts to make it a success. I enjoyed my time there meeting and talking to donors. Please let me know if you have any feedback on the blood drive - things we can improve, or need to change, or any issues you heard or observed with staff interaction (I didn't but I want to be sure you don't have any). Your blood drive was held during a very difficult time for the American Red Cross to reach out to blood donors since most are so busy, traveling, not working or in school. We appreciate your scheduling the blood drive during the holiday period. Up to 96 lives were saved by the donations of your blood donors. Kelly F. Weber Donor Recruitment Representative American Red Cross
On behalf of the Islamic Center, we would like to thank Br. Sani Abbas for instituting and coordinating the drive at the Islamic Center.

 

Make a Tax deductible donation. Fulfill your pledges
	If you had made a pledge last year and are yet to fulfill it, please consider this as a reminder to fulfill the same Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: "The believer's shade on the Day of Resurrection will be (the charity he or she has given)."

 

Download/Print New Prayer Schedule for 1433H/2011-12
	Prayer Schedule for the new Hijri 1433 (2011-12) BOOKMARK it on your browser or DOWNLOAD it using links below. Bookmark: Iqamah Time: http://lansingislam.com/iq.htm Adan Time: http://lansingislam.com/ps.htm OR Download the prayer schedule in any of the following formats: Excel File- http://lansingislam.com/dl/ps.xls PDF File- http://lansingislam.com/dl/ps.pdf