The New Board of ISWM Takes Responsibility2014/02/05 · Kareem Vice President: Br. Abdul Sattar 3 Secretary: Br. Maher Awkal Treasurer: Br. M. Salim Bajwa The other fiive board members

Feburary 2014

Volume 1, Issue 1

Community Newsletter Islamic Society of Western Massachusetts (ISWM)

377 Amostown Rd, West Springfield, MA 01089 www.masjidma.com

Tel: 413-788-7546

The Prophet MPBUH stated, “The reward of deeds depends upon intentions, and a person will get the reward according to what he has intended.”

Future Events

ISWM Community

Dinner: TBD

ISWM Annual

Interfaith festival: May

2014

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After the approval of the General Body Meeting of ISWM, the new Board took the sacred responsibility to manage the center. As you know, every year, three board members finish their term and a new set of three members is elected by the voting members of the community. This year, the three board members who finished their term were Brs. M. Ali Hazratji, M. Awais, and M. Zubair

The New Board of ISWM Takes Responsibility

President’s Message: ISWM Needs Your Opinion

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No organization can sustain and flourish if it does not respect the opinon of its members. In an organization that is managed by an elected board, like ISWM, this information is even more important. ISWM is primarily a masjid but it also provides number of other services. A survey is designed to have a general understanding of where we stand as a community. The main purpose of this survey is to figure out ways to improve the facilities and services of ISWM. Unless we look at every aspect of our institution

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Kareem. The set of new three members elected this year were Brs. Faleh Omar, M. Salim Bajwa, and M. Zubair Kareem. The new executive committee was also elected and approved by the General Body. The new executive committee is as follows:

President: Br. M. Zubair Kareem

Vice President: Br. Abdul Sattar

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Secretary: Br. Maher Awkal

Treasurer: Br. M. Salim Bajwa

The other fiive board members are Brs. Salim Ibrahim, Kamal Ali, M. Isa, Faleh Omar and Rehan Pirzada. May Allah SWT bless the new board members with wisdom and patience and guide them to the right path, Ameen.

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critically, including the Board, we may not be able to find the main problems or areas of concern, I understand that this is a somewhat different and unconventional process for a masjid but the benefits of this approach outweigh its shortcomings. I am confident that the community members would appreciate this effort and would provide their sincere input. Giving an honest opinion, if asked to do so, after all, is a sacred duty of every Muslim.

I request you to reach this survey at:

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http://masjidma.com/survey/

The survey is completely anonymous and confidential. You are not required to provide any private information and it takes only a few minutes to complete.

On behalf of the board of ISWM, I like to thank you for reading this information and hope that you would take the time to complete this survey. I would also request that you inform other members of the community to share in this noble effort.

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SUNDAY SCHOOL

Incharge: Br. Marwan Al-Masri.

Staff: Many dedicated and hardworking brothers and sisters. May Allah SWT reward them for this effort.

Students: Children of ages 5 and up.

Time: Sundays 10:30 to 1:30. September to June.

Contact for further info: [email protected]

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TAJWEED Sun 11:30-12:50pm. Register at [email protected]

TAJWEED & HIFZ: Fri 2pm.Register at [email protected]

SISTERS STUDY CIRCLE (including new muslims): Wed & Sun 1:15pm . Register at [email protected]

YOUTH STUDY GROUP: Fri after Isha

Learning at ISWM

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As per our policy at ISWM, fund raising, by any individual or an organization, for any cause, is allowed only if approved by the President or the Board and conducted according to our and government’s set of guidelines, rules and regulations. Any unauthorized collection boxes left on the premises of ISWM would be removed.

A Word of Caution and the Very Difficult Times

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There is an Adhan Committee at ISWM. Br. Khuram Abbasi is incharge with guidance from the Imam and the Board. This committee is responsible of credentialing and scheduling brothers for

Do You Know?

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QURAN HALAQAH: Daily after Fajr

DAILY HADITH: After Isha

QURAN READING for children by Br. Abdul Hamid: Every day from 245pm to Isha. Tel: 413-330-0094.

MARTIAL ARTS for all ages 3 and up by Br. Sufu Hashim. Mon and Wed at

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3:30-4:30pm and 5:30-6:30pm. Sat: 2pm. Tel: 413-204-9330

More coming in future InshaAllah.

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With that said, it is emotionally and physically painful to come to know on daily basis about the sufferings of our brothers and sisters in many war torn places including Syria. Some of us who are directly related to that land suffer from this daily anguish and a feeling of helplessness. We all should pray to Allah SWT to bless that land with peace, harmony and

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prosperity. ISWM has been involved in collecting physical and monetary resources for the suffering people of Syria and other places. It is very important to send the collections only through genuine government approved organizations. This would not only help the cause of Syrian people but would also safeguard the interests of our society and the country.

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this voluntary but very noble task. Please contact Br. Abbasi if you like to participate in this effort, or learn the Adhan. The Board of ISWM recognizes and appreciates the efforts of this committee and

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specially the brothers who, in a timely fashion, stand up and make the call for prayer. May Allah SWT accept their good deeds and reward them in this world and hereafter. Ameen.


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The New Board of ISWM Takes Responsibility2014/02/05 · Kareem Vice President: Br. Abdul Sattar 3 Secretary: Br. Maher Awkal Treasurer: Br. M. Salim Bajwa The other fiive board members