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Alhamdulillah, we have received some good and constructive feedback for the recent “Our Beloved Mustafa” seminar that we organised.

Dear Simply Islam,
I had attended the Seminar last Saturday and Grace be to Allah, thank you for having that seminar. It has indeed planted a new seed of love for Rasulullah(PBUH). Thank you for being the medium in making the public be more aware of Islam….Once again, thank you for your efforts in making Islam a known religion.
[Erna]

I would like to commend on the seminar made possible by Simplyislam.sg on “The Beloved Mustafa”. The seminar had covered more than I had expected, and the speakers were thorough in their talks. I would like to thank Allah for this opportunity and Simplyislam.sg for being the reason.
[Md Shakirin]

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As part of SimplyIslam’sg weekend Islamic school curriculum, and in an effort to instill values of empathy in our students and an appreciation of the underprivileged, we are organising an educational visit for all our students to the Darul Ma’wa Children’s Home.  Darul Ma’wa, managed by Jamiyah Singapore, is a residence for orphans and children from disadvantaged families and it provide holistic programs for the welfare of the children.  The visit is compulsory for all SimplyIslam’s students, and will Insha’Allah be organised on 10 & 11 May 2008 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The SimplyIslam students and teachers will organise educational games and activities for the residents of Darul Ma’wa. We will be providing refreshments and gifts for the residents, too.

Parents who wish to make a contribution towards the refreshments or the home can do so by informing the Admin Office by Wednesday, 7 May 2008.

As the visit is done during curriculum time, we seek your cooperation in fetching your child directly to Darul Ma’wa Children’s Home which is located at No. 1 Chin Cheng Road, off Still Road.  Please ensure that your child arrive by 9 a.m. sharp.  If for some reason your child is not able to attend the educational outing, please inform the admin office in advance. (Click here for directions/map).

SimplyIslam.sg express its appreciation to all who have helped in one way or another in our recent events, namely the “Our Beloved Mustafa Seminar” and the “Maulidur Rasul“, which were held on Saturday 3 May 2008.

Specifically we would like to thank our staff, volunteers, speakers, chairpersons, master of ceremony, participants and our supporters/sponsors - Masjid Alkaff Kg Melayu, Incofood Pte Ltd, Inai Bridal, Shad & Ky Wedding Services, Naqshbandi Singapore, Wardah Books, Qaafilah Zikrullah, and individual donors.

We sincerely apologise for our shortcomings in organising these events.  May Allah SWT shower His Mercy and Blessings on all of us, Ameen.

MAULIDUR RASUL
Saturday 3 May 2008, 7 pm - 9.30 pm
@ Masjid Alkaff Kg Melayu (200 Bedok Reservoir Road)SimplyIslam.sg, with the support of Masjid Alkaff Kg Melayu, is organising a Maulidur Rasul event on Saturday 3 May 2008.  The event will start with Maghrib prayers followed by Maulid Diba’i recitation led by Shaykh Zakaria Bagharib.  There will also be a short lecture and Qasida recitation by Ustaz Leyaket Ali, Imam Executive of Masjid Al-Mukminin.

The event will culminate in a lecture by the eminent As-Sayyid As-Shaykh Afeefuddin Al-Gaylani, the 19th direct descendant of the famous scholar and saint of Islam, Shaykh Abdul Qadir al-Gaylani (1077-1166 AD/472-561 Hijrah).

Those who wish to contribute to the Maulidur Rasul through donations for the food, etc, please communicate your pledges to Sis Saira Elley or Bro Mohamed Nassir at Tel 65474407 or email saira@simplyislam.sg

Praises be to Allah, The Glorious One! Blessings and Salutations of Allah upon our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (salallahu alaihi wasallam), and on his family, companions and his truthful followers.

Understanding the life and struggle of Prophet Muhammad (s) is imperative upon every Muslim so as to develop our love for Allah’s Beloved Messenger (s). The perfection of our faith rests on our depth and sincerity of love for Prophet Muhammad (s). SimplyIslam is proud to organise the seminar Our Beloved Mustafa - A Seminar on the Life of Prophet Muhammad. It will be held on Saturday 3 May 2008, 2 p.m. at Masjid Alkaff Kg Melayu (Bedok Reservoir).

The seminar aims to inspire a sense of love for Prophet Muhammad (s) through a greater understanding of his life, struggle and sacrifice. Insha’Allah, the seminar will be graced by the presence of the eminent As-Sayyid As-Shaykh Afeefuddin al-Gaylani, the 19th direct descendant of the famous scholar and saint of Islam, Shaykh Abdul Qadir al-Gaylani (1077-1166 AD/472-561 Hijrah). The eminent Shaykh Afeefuddin will deliver the keynote address for the seminar.

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Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh. Today 20 March 2008 coincides with the 12th of Rabiulawal 1429H, marking the birth of our beloved Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

Grandest of praises and salutations be upon Allah’s Most Beloved Messenger, Sayyidina Muhammad salallahu alaihi wasallam. He is the Master of the Messengers, the Seal of the Prophets, the Intercessor of sinners, the friend of the strangers, the Mercy for the Worlds.

On this joyous occasion, we submit our humble hopes and prayers to Allah Almighty for Him to shower us with His Blessings and Guidance, and grant us the Intercession (Shafa’a) of Sayyidina Muhammad on the Day of Judgment. Ameen.

Please take note that the Madrasah will be closed for Term 1 break on Saturday 8 March 2008 and Sunday 9 March 2008.  Classes will resume the following weekend, on 15 and 16 March 2008.  Please refer to the document Breaks for 2008 for the dates of subsequent term break for the rest of the year.

SimplyIslam.sg operates a weekend Islamic school for students between the ages of 7 to 17 (Level 1 to Level 5). As part of our learning curriculum, some of our students have written short essays as part of their assessments. Let us share some of such essays by our Level 4 students on the subject of knowledge, prayers, etc.

The knowledge we acquire will ultimately lead us to know of the one almighty, all-knowing God, Allah.
Maryam Hasanah Rozlan [read in full]

As Muslims we must believe that everyone regardless of colour, origin or faith, is family and thus we must learn to coexist peacefully.
Sarah Raihana Saifuddin [read in full]

It [solah or prayers] shows that no matter how rich or powerful one is or how poor or weak we are, all in the mercy of Allah and without him one would be nothing.
Bilal Fazal [read in full]

Please be informed that the next term break for our weekend Islamic school is on Saturday 8 March & Sunday 9 March 2008. There will be no classes during this weekend. Download our listing of Breaks for 2008.

We have updated our website with the profile of all our teachers at SimplyIslam’s weekend Islamic school. Click here to view the profile.

The Arab Association presents a lecture by the erudite scholar of Islam, Habib Umar Bin Hafiz, entitled “Patience - Attribute of a Believer“. Details are as follows:

Topic: Patience - Attribute of a Believer
Date: Saturday 9 February 2008
Time: 7 pm
Venue: The Arab Association
No. 11 Lorong 37 Geylang

The event will start with congregational Maghrib prayers followed immediately by the lecture. For more info on Habib Umar, [click here].  Habib Umar will also be delivering other lectures from 6 February onwards, [click here] for more info.

In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious Most Merciful. Prayers and Salutations of Allah be upon our Beloved Prophet Muhammad, his Family and Companions.

Assalamu’alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

The management, staff and teachers at SimplyIslam wishes all Muslims a Blessed New Year, and we pray to Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala for his His continued Blessings, Guidance, Protection, Love, Mercy and Bounties for everyone, Ameen.

Pleased be informed that SimplyIslam’s weekend Islamic school has resumed classes on Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 January 2008.

Introduction to Islamic Worship

SimplyIslam is organising this basic to intermediate course on Islamic worship that covers purification, salat (prayer), zakat (charity), fasting, hajj, etc. The course is free of charge. The class is now FULL and we cannot accept any more registrations.

Teacher: Ustaz Saifur Rahman
Commencement Date: Tue 8 Jan 2008
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Click here to register for the course

Islamic Adab & Manners

This short course is about the ethics and manners of maintaining an Islamic relationship with one another. The course will also highlight recommended ways in seeking spiritual happiness. The course is free of charge. The class is now FULL and we cannot accept any more registrations.

Teacher: Ustaz Muhammad Saiful Adli
Commencement Date: Wed 9 Jan 2008
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Click here to register for the course

SimplyIslam presents Ar-Rihlah, a camp and retreat for youths. The Ar-Rihlah retreat brings together Muslim youths for some fun-filled days of Islamic living, learning and inspirational experiences. The retreat includes a 1-night camp at the Yayasan Selangor Motivation Camp. The retreat also includes study visits to several interesting institutions like Mushaf Malaysia and the Islamic Arts Museum of Malaysia, and other interesting places.

Dato Aidit Ghazali
The Chief Trainer for the Retreat is the eminent Dato’ Aidit Ghazali, Executive Chairman and Principal Consultant of Akademi Aidit Sdn Bhd. Dato’ Aidit Ghazali has made his mark in both the private and public sectors in human resource development, Islamic management and policy-development.  He has trained over 60,000 people in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei - including students, youths, adults, civil service leaders and politicians. He is a member of Selangor Islamic Religious Council, Selangor Bina Insan Council and the Integrity Institute of Malaysia. He is also an expert consultant with the Selangor Youth Conference Council. He has written more than 45 books and hundreds of papers and articles.  For more information about Dato’ Aidit Ghazali click here.

Limited space. Register now!Masjid Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah

Fondly known as the ‘Blue Mosque’, the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque is one of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia.

Mushaf Malaysia (Yayasan Restu)

Mushaf Malaysia is credited for producing the first Malaysian mushaf (copy) of the Qur’an in 2000.

Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan

The Mosque design is influenced by the traditional Ottoman mosques in Turkey.

Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia & IKIM Radio
(Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia)

The Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) was established in 1992 to promote a clear understanding of Islam through various programs and activities such as seminars, workshops, consultation, training and through publications. July 2001 marked another milestone in the history of the IKIM when its own radio station known as Ikim.fm. The radio station is on air 24 hours a day.

Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM)

The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia (IAMM) was officially opened on December 12, 1998 (23 Syaaban 1419), as a gift to the people of Malaysia and the international community from the Albukhary Foundation, with the assistance of the Malaysian government and the Islamic Department of the Islamic Development of Malaysia (JAKIM).

Programme

Thursday 6 December 2007
0700 Gather at SimplyIslam (@Al-Wehdah)
0730 Depart for Kuala Lumpur
1300 Arrive in Kuala Lumpur
Check-in Hotel & Lunch
1500 Visit to Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
1800 Dinner
2000 Isyak Prayers at Masjid Wilayah
2100 Depart for Hotel 

Friday 7 December 2007
0900 Visit to IKIM & IKIM Radio
1100 Lunch & Depart for Camp
1245 Friday Prayers
1500 Arrive at Yayasan Selangor Camp
Self-Realisation Games
Dinner
Maghrib & Isyak Prayers
Dhikr Munajat and Tazkirah
Mulahazat (Contemplation)
Refreshments

Saturday 8 December 2007
0500 Qiyamul Lail (Night Vigil Prayers)
Subuh Prayers & Tazkirah
Riadah & Breakfast
Collective Muhasabah (Reflection)
1100 Depart for Shah Alam
Lunch
Visit to Masjid Sultan Salahuddin
Visit to Mushaf Malaysia (Yayasan Restu)
1700 Depart for Singapore
2200 Arrive in Singapore

Participant fee cover all meals, insurance, transportation, accommodation & study materials. Tour facilitator is IPC Tours & Travel Pte Ltd.  For more information, please contact Sis Saira Elley at Tel 65474407.

Limited Space. Register Early!