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Volume 31
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Published in June 2006 Latest Issue
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Volume 30
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Published in March 2006
Front Page News
INSULT ME, BUT NOT MY PROPHET
 Muslims from all walks of life, from all ethnic groups gathered on Sunday, 5th February 2006, at the bottom end of Queen Street, in the heart of Auckland, to protest the publishing of the satirical cartoons depicting Prophet Mohammad as a terrorist wearing a turban shaped like a bomb. With the reverberating chants of ALLAHU AKBR ALLAHU AKBR Allah is the Greatest, this protest march wound its way up Queens Street to Aotearoa Square. The loud echoes of ALLAHU AKBER penetrated the empty high rise buildings and permeated the side streets attracting the side walkers and window shoppers to draw closer and witness this unusual event. Many observers dived for their cameras to record this historic occasion in Auckland.
Hospital of Hope - a Noble Venture
In war-torn Basra, the foundations of a paediatric hospital slowly rise signalling hope and comfort to nearly 1500 children stricken with thalassemia. This 400 square metre unit will comprise a wing in the Ibn Ghazwan Hospital, a facility named after an Arab philosopher, which caters for women and child patients in the southern Iraqi city of Basra. The man spearheading this noble cause is Doctor Ali Numan, Iraqi born but now a New Zealand citizen of nine years standing.
Qatar Sheikh Calls for unity
About 50 Muslim brothers from various organisations in Auckland gathered in the foyer of Zayed College for Girls, in Mangere on Sunday, 5 March 2006, to pay heed to the message of Sheikh Ali Abdullah Al-Suwaidi representing a Charitable Association and Sheikh Moafi Azab from the Ministry of Awkaaf and Islamic Affairs of Qatar. This delegation was on a fact-finding mission to render support for initiatives and projects, which promoted the concept of unity between the Muslim Ummah here in New Zealand.
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Womans News
SPIRITUAL ENCOUNTERS WITH ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE
by Sr. Mahmudah Begum Jaffer *
 Approaching a Mosque, one immediately becomes aware of the tranquility that the architecture offers. The polygonal bottom structure of the building represents the material world, while the dome, representing the spiritual world, calls out the possibility of change.
The Quranic calligraphy, which is often placed in between these two architectural structures, claims a unique implication. Sacred text is the ideal means of transition to spiritual freedom.
The Minaret stands tall, now due to modern sound technology, more a landmark than serving the purpose of calling devotees to prayer five times a day. Together with the dome it seems to remind one of man man who really stands alone amongst many apparent changes. A spiral staircase reminds one that a search inward could ultimately be a spiritually uplifting experience.
SONJA DAVIES PEACE AWARDED TO MUSLIMS
by Gulnaz Bassam Tabar
Auckland Muslim Girls Association (AMGA) is delighted to have received the Sonja Davies Peace Award for its 'Mission of Peace' camp proposal. On Thursday 10th of November, AMGA president Tayyaba Khan and Camp Co-ordinator Azoora Ali, flew to Wellington to accept the award and its $2,500 award in funds to develop AMGA's upcoming camp project.
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Childrens Stories
Muhammaed (SAW) The Zam Zam Well
In the previous story we read that Abd al Mutallib took over the responsibility of looking after the needs of all the pilgrims who came to Makkah. As this was a desert area, water was in great demand by the many pilgrims who came to rest here from their long journeys to the north and south of Arabia.
There were a number of wells in and around this area but the supply of water was limited and could not satisfy the needs of all the visitors. As Abd al Mutallib and his eldest son, Harith were continuously on the look out for water, they started digging a number of wells in the area.
On the northwest side of the Kaabah was a semi-circular area called, Hijr Ismail because the tombs of Hajira and Ismail (alayhis Salaam) lay beneath these stones. Abd al Mutallib loved this area and he would quite often spread his bedding and sleep there. One night while sleeping, he heard a voice in his dreams say, Abd al Mutallib uncover the well of the Zamzam. This will provide ample water for all the pilgrims visiting this holy shrine. The flow from this well will be continuous and not dry up. He was startled at this but at first, chose to ignore it.
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Tafseer of the Qur'an
Al Ala The Most High
This surah (chapter) was one of the favourites of the Prophet, because it turns the whole universe into a temple, echoing the praises of the Creator, the Most High. His love for this surah also stems from the fact that;
The task of conveying HIS message and the path of warning people will be made simple and easy
That ALLAH (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) has taken the responsibility that he will not forget anything of the Glorious Qur'an
This surah includes the basic Islamic concept of life and existence, the unity of ALLAH (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala), the reality of divine revelation and the reality of reward and punishment in the life to come.
Let us have a closer look at the various ayat (verses) to pick up the theme and message of this surah. It starts with the Praises of the Lord, the fashioner of everything in creation, to the love of HIS messenger. It also embodies the promise of pleasant news for those who follow the right path, and warns of the painful results for those who turn their backs on this message, the same message that was revealed to Prophets, Ibrahim and Moosa may peace be upon them.
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New Zealand Halal Union
THE NEW ZEALAND HALAL UNION
Partnership & the Halal Union
The Union management has encouraged partnerships as a great means of achieving professionalism and fulfilling objectives. The management has been actively engaged with local government and non-governmental officials to explore ways: of helping our community address the high rate of unemployment; develop the Halal Industry; and take a positive role in the economical development strategy that would benefit the Society. The Union has entered into a partnership with CORE Education for a joint project to benefit from the Digital Strategy a government initiative. The management is also exploring other partnership possibilities with other organisations. Our partners have been providing us with exceptional support such as the use of their conference rooms, ICT Resources and moral support.
Halal Journal
The N.Z. Halal Slaughtermen Union is proud to announce the establishment of a link with the first Halal Journal in the world. We congratulate the Halal Journal team for their pioneering work in this field and the positive step taken for the benefit of the Muslims. The Union invites the community to visit the Halal Journal website at www.halaljournal.com for up-to-date information.,br>
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ZAYED COLLEGE FOR GIRLS
ZAYED COLLEGE FOR GIRLS
Message from Zayed College for Girls
Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatuallahi wa Barakatahu!
The achievements of the students who attend Zayed College are a testament to the solid foundation for learning that can be found in a small school of special character. Within the divine shariah, young Muslim women are compelled to seek knowledge that will equip them in serving their communities, locally and globally.
Academic achievements are celebrated in the figures released in January 2006:
81% of Y11 students have earned their Level 1 NCEA; 82% of Y12 students earned their Level 2 NCEA; four of the six senior students achieved their Level 3 National Certificate in Educational Achievement.
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Aotearoa Islamic Impressions
Migrant Birds Following the traditions of Arabic Poetry
By Achmat Esau
 The Crypt of St Benedicts Church in Newton, Auckland, was the venue for the launch of a book entitled Migrant Birds by Br. Ahmed Zaoui. Migrant Birds is his collection of 24 poetic contemplations. Br. Ahmed Zaoui is an Algerian refugee who was imprisoned for 2 years in late 2002 after seeking asylum in New Zealand. He was imprisoned despite the independent NZ Refugee Status Appeals Authority recognizing Br. Ahmed Zaoui as a legitimate refugee. This passionate advocate for peace and democracy reflects his painful experiences of incarceration in the 24 poetic contemplations in Migrant Birds
Photo by Edward Gay from the Rodney Times
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Albanian News
Bashkėsia shqiptare
Zelandė e Re
Lajmi pėr vdekjen e Presidentit tė Kosovės, dr Ibrahim Rugova ėshtė pritur me hidhėrim tė madh nė mesin e shqiptarėve qė jeton nė Zelandė tė Re. Shqiptarėt u mblodhėn nė lokalet e klubit "Dardania" pėr tė shprehur dhimbjen e respektin
pėr njeriun qė krejt jetėn punoi pėr Kosovėn dhe popullin e saj. Nė fillim kryetari i Kryesisė sė Lidhjes Qytetare tė Shqiptarėve nė Zelandė tė Re Tahir Tahiri, njoftoi tė tubuarit e shumtė me lajmin e hidhur pėr vdekjen e Presidentit Ibrahim Rugova. Pastaj fjala iu dha Akademik Enver Gjerqekut, i cili foli pėr dr. Rugovėn si lider partiak e shtetėror, shkencėtar, intelektual e humanist tė shquar, qė do tė mbetet nė
historinė e shqiptarėve pėr gjithmonė. Tė tubuarit me ketė rast shkruan njė telegram ngushėllimi familjes sė dr. Rugovės, Presidencės, Qeverisė, Parlamentit tė Kosovės, Kryesisė sė LDK-s dhe qytetarėve tė Kosovės ku shprehėn dhembjen, pikėllimin... shprehen shpresėn se nė kėto qaste vendimtare pėr Kosovėn do tė gjenden forca pėr ta quarė nė vend amanetin e dr. Ibrahim Rugovės, pavarėsinė e Kosovės.
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MAC Informs Us
UMC HOLDS A CAMP FOR GIRLS
On the 28th 30th of January 2006, the newly formed youth group United Muslimahs of Canterbury (UMC) organized their first official summer camp at the Blue Skies Camp and Conference Centre in Kaiapoi. The camp was a great success with more than 40 eager participants ready to have fun, make new friends, build teamwork and compete in Islamic leadership training.
EID-UL-ADHA IN CHRISTCHURCH
By Abdullah Drury
Eid-al-Adha was celebrated in Christchurch, Canterbury at a special function in the renown Hagley Park, opposite the An-Nur masjid (mosque). Preparation of rolling out the prayer mats and arranging the public address system started in the early hours of Saturday, 11th January 2006 morning. The beautiful sunny morning commenced with the usual recital of the Takbeer, (in recognition of the greatness of the Creator) by the assembled congregation.
The Eid salaat commenced followed by a Khutbah (sermon) delivered by Dr Hajji Abu Atta Alayan. He is a practising medical doctor in Christchurch and is originally from Palestine. At the end of the inspiring sermon hands were raised in supplication to the Lord in gratitude for HIS bounties.
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Help The Needy
AID EFFORTS CONTINUE IN TSUNAMIHIT AREAS
In order to help the victims of the Tsunami tragedy, Aucklander, Br. Abdul Aziz and a few other Muslim brothers have launched the Ummah Trust to promote sponsorship for the Aceh Tsunami Orphan Sponsorship Programme.
To date the Trust has secured sponsorship for 16 out of the 200 needy orphan children. Donors, five of whom are non-Muslim, give $40 per month toward this worthy cause.
EID JOY SCARCE FOR SURVIVORS
Media release by Oxfam
As the Muslim world prepared to celebrate Eid-al-Adha, most of Pakistans earthquake survivors, left homeless and destitute after last Octobers disaster, were struggling to participate in the important Islamic holiday.
But some displaced people in one of the worst affected areas did have something to celebrate thanks to special efforts by aid workers from international agency Oxfam.
Millions of Pakistanis camped across the bitterly cold mountainous northern provinces were struggling to feed their families and clothe their children properly, let alone offer a sacrifice or receive donated meat.
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New Prayer Facilities
PRAYER FACILITIES AT PIPITEA CAMPUS
Victoria University in Wellington prides itself on meeting the spiritual needs of its students. This University has both a Catholic and an Anglican Chaplaincy. On the 9th November 2005, the University held an official opening of the salaat (prayer) room on the Pipitea campus, to meet the demands of the ever increasing number of Muslim students.
NEW ISLAMIC CENTRE IN MANUKAU CITY
The At Taqwa Trust Incorporated has bought a large warehouse at 58 Grayson Avenue (off Cavendish Drive) to provide the much needed facilities for Salat (prayers) in the Manukau City area. There are a number of our Muslim families living in this area as well as our brothers and sisters working in the Manukau region who do not have a convenient place to offer their salat, especially the Jummah or Friday congregational prayer, said Br. Mohammed Rafiq, the secretary of the Trust.
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Riba Free Mortgage
HOUSE OWNERSHIP PROGRAM
MUSHARAKAH MUTANAQISAH AND IJARAH
The New Zealand Housing Foundation (NZHF) & Equity Homes Management Limited have come up with a new innovative product for home equity ownership for the Muslim Community in New Zealand. It is designed especially for Muslim families. The programme is entitled, MusharakahMutanaqisah (Diminishing Partnership) and Ijarah (Leasing).
Muslim families can now buy a house without Riba (Interest). The scheme is
the first of its kind in New Zealand.
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Marhaba Learning Play Centre
Marhaba Learning Play Centre
An Islamic Learning Play Centre will soon be established in the Pakuranga area. Early learning for Muslim children will take place in a centre filled with play activities bringing lots of enjoyment to the children. In this fun filled environment the children will be informally introduced to Arabic, Islam and to respect the values of different cultures.
In this safe and secure surroundings the 2 to 5 year olds will be engrossed in enjoyable activities on a Tuesday from noon to 2.30 in the afternoon. Classes will also be held on every second Saturday for the 6 to 12 year olds from 10 in the morning to 2 in the afternoon. Our Senior class on Saturday is already full and if it grows any larger we will have to enlist the assistance of another teacher. We still have space in the Junior group, said Sister Hoda, the organiser of this play centre.
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Obituary and Tribute to Demal Hodzic
IN MEMORY OF MARHUM DEMAL HODZIC
By Gul Zaman
On Monday, 11th October, 2004, Demal Hodzic left for Te Aroha to fix one of the flats he owned, telling his brother, Abas that he would be back by early afternoon. Sadly, no one knew that this was his last conversation with a family member. By 4.00pm the same afternoon the police called Abas at his home in Papatoetoe to relate the sad and devastating news that Demal had died of a heart attack whilst working alone in his flat. Demal is pronounced as Jamal.
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Volume 29
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Published in October 2005
Front Page News
Nakhlistan -Oasis
It was late afternoon on the 11th November, 2004 (that is the 29th day of Ramadaan -month of fasting) in Cape Town. A number of families packed their picnic baskets and headed for Signal Hill (a Hill overlooking the harbour and Robbin Island). Signal Hill provides an unobstructed view of the northern sky for the sighting of the crescent of the new moon of Shaawal, the tenth month on the Islamic Calendar marking the end of the month of Ramadaan.
South East Asia Earthquake
On 8th October at approximately 8.30 am Pakistan, India and Afghanistan were shaken by yet another natural disaster that made world news. An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.6 devastated the surrounding areas from the Indian - controlled Kashmir, to Pakistan - controlled Kashmir and affected Jalalabad in Afghanistan.
Talk by Sister Yvonne Ridley
The compassion and warmth in her voice were unmistakable, yet her eyes mirrored a steely determination as she welcomed over 100 members of her new family who crowded into the auditorium of Zayed College for Girls to listen to her message on 30 June 2005.
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Womans News
A letter to the Culture that raised me
With my veil I put my faith on display - rather than my beauty. My value as a human is defined by my relationship with God, not by my looks. So I cover the irrelevant. And when you look at me, you dont see a body. You view me only for what I am: a servant of my Creator."
Muslim Women's Hui
A Hui for women was hosted by Zayed College for Girls on 13 August 2005. The focus of the hui was to build bridges between women of different cultures, religions and geographical areas.
Guest speakers included the honorable Tariana Turia who related experiences of Maori being sidelined by mainstream European values and roles and the effect that had on the tangata whenua.
Girls Group in Christchurch
The United Muslimahs of Canterbury (UMC) are a Muslim girls youth group formed earlier this year by a group of young Canterbrian Muslimahs. Our main goals are to provide the young Muslimahs of Canterbury with Islamic etiquettes and knowledge according to Quran and Sunnah, unite the young muslimahs of Canterbury and also provide them with a halal means of activities and fun in a halal environment.
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Childrens Stories
Muhammad (Salalahu Alayhi Was Salam) His Background
We begin with the beautiful lessons of Muhammad (Sallalahu Alayhi Wa Sallam) the last and final Messenger from ALLAH (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) to all mankind. His birth, life, his appointment as a Prophet, the revelations from Angel Jibraeel (Radiallahu Anhum) and the many trials and tribulations he experienced in his life are all very dear and important to a Muslim. We follow the ways of the Prophet very closely as he gave meaning to the many commandments and directions of the revelations. He was regarded as the living Quran, and also fulfilled the second half of the declaration of a Muslim, that is, Muhammad is the messenger of GOD.
Before we begin with the message that he brought to all mankind, it is important to sketch a picture of the Arabian surroundings, the people, the human activity and the thoughts and practices of the people at that time, to create the setting that this noble Prophet found himself in when he made his appearance and undertook the superhuman task of changing it for the better. Let us fill you in on this vital background before talking about the birth and life of Muhammad (Sallalahu Alayhi Wa Sallam).
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Tafseer of the Qur'an
Al-Alaq -the blood clot
The first five ayat or signs of the CREATOR (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala glory be to HIM) of this surah (chapter) represents the very beginning of the revelation of the Glorious Qur'an. This was the first revelation received by Prophet, Muhammad (Sallalahu Alayhi Wa Sallam may peace and blessing be on him). The scene, the background and the spiritual vibrations of these first revelations are well known to the reader from the many biographies written on the Prophets or from the tafseer (meaning) of the Glorious Quran or even from the annals of history marking the very significant beginning of the revelation of the 114 surah (chapters) of the Glorious Qur'an. As this event marked the beginning of the revelations for approximately 23 years of the Prophethood of the Messenger (Sallalahu Alayhi Wa Sallam), we cannot ignore but reflect very briefly on this event, to establish and support the reality that this was one of the greatest episodes in the long history of human existence.
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New Zealand Halal Union
The New Zealand Halal Union Reports
The New Zealand Halal Union Incorporated (NZHUI) is the First Halal Union in the world. It was established on the 16th September 2004. Since its inception, the Union has been very busy addressing the New Zealand Halal Slaughtermen needs. The immediate issues which had to be addressed, were: to ensure the religious and working rights of the Muslim slaughtermen; to see that the slaughtermen are professionally trained; to provide in- service training to upgrade their skills; to fulfil the employment shortage of the meat industry from within the country; to maintain religious and social support and to encourage a positive contribution towards the New Zealand economy.
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Madinah School
Al Madinah School
Al-Madinah School started 2005 with a number of major milestones behind it and with some new challenges ahead. We encourage every student to aim high and to work hard to reach his or her goal. We provide a warm and caring environment where individual needs are respected, hard work is valued and excellence applauded. The students are encouraged to achieve success, learn enduring worthwhile values, excel in education and inculcate respect for others. A great deal will be expected from the students and in turn we pledge to render the support expected to enable them to become successful and responsible members of the society.
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Aotearoa Islamic Impressions
Symbolism of the Masjid (Mosque)
There is a mosque whose foundation was laid from the first day on piety. It is more worthy that you stand forth therein for prayer. In it are men who love to be purified and Allah loves those who keep themselves pure (al ayah). In order to build a mosque on taqwa (GOD consciousness) the builders must also be GOD-fearing. In another verse ALLAH (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) mentions how Nabi Ebrahim and Ismail" (alayhis salaam) lay the foundation of HIS House in Makkah. One can hear them making thikr and duah. '0 Allah, accept from us, YOU are All Hearing, All-Knowing.
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Indonesian News
H U M I A Himpunan Umat Muslim Indonesia di Auckland
Pada hari Sabtu, 27 Agustus 2005 bertempat di Meadowood Community House telah diselenggarakan acara peresmian sebuah charitable trust baru yang dibentuk oleh Umat Muslim Indonesia di Auckland. Acara peresmian HUMIA (Himpunan Umat Muslim Indonesia di Auckland) tersebut dilakukan oleh Duta Besar RI Bapak Primo Alui Yulianto. Alhamdulillah.
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MAC Informs Us
MAC Progress Report August 2004 to September 2005
In this report we wish to acquaint the readers of Al Mujaddid with the many activities that MAC was engaged in during the year, thereby fulfilling some of the requirements of their constitution. Under the heading of Aims and Objectives the following activities were undertaken:
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Br Raheem Green Tells Us
How He Came Into islam
Br. Raheem began his lecture with a brief autobiography.
Br. Raheem, formerly called Anthony B. Gavin Green was born in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. His dad was an agnostic and his mother was a Catholic who taught him and his brother to recite Hail Mary, before sending them off to a boarding school in Britain. When he turned 20 he became a hippy and made up his own religion by piecing together bits from each religion he read about. He soon learnt that this did not help him and only served to confuse. He then developed an interest in Politics.
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Bangladesh Community News
Iftar Organised by BNZFS
Bangladesh New Zealand Friendship Society (BNZFS) organised an Iftar Mahfil for the Bangladesh Muslim community in Auckland on 16 October 2005 evening at the Wesley Community Centre. Many Bangladeshis and non-Bangladeshis and their family attended this religious congregation with the spirit of Ramadan and Muslim brotherhood. An interactive session was organised prior to the Iftar and the Magrib prayer to discuss.
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News from the Waikato Region
Hamilton Muslim Soccer Team
I feel privileged to be able to write a personal story of a Soccer Tournament and the success achieved by the Hamilton Muslim soccer team in Australia. It all started two weeks before the tournament, when I rang Mukhtar Boya Ali, our team manager to seek his permission for the Hamilton Muslim Soccer team to participate in the Australian Inter-district Muslim Soccer Tournament in Sydney.
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First Muslim Cemetery in Waikato Region
ALLAH (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) has stated in chapter 3 of verse 185: Everyone shall have a taste of death. And only on the day of Resurrection shall you be paid your recompense in full. And whosoever is removed away from the fire and admitted to Paradise he indeed is successful. The life of this world is only the enjoyment and chattels of deception. In January of 2004, the Waikato Muslim Association committee members deemed it necessary to start investigating the need for a Muslim burial ground for Muslims living in the Waikato region.
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Obituary to Late David A. Wakin
This is how we will remember you
.LATE DAVID A WAKIM
Close on to 400 family, friends and sympathisers attended a special memorial service at the St. Benedicts Church in Newton, Auckland, to celebrate the life of David Allan Wakim who passed away suddenly on 2nd October 2005. David and his wife, Janfrie were on holiday in Namibia, Africa, when he died of a heart attack. He was laid to rest in Sydney, Australia.
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Volume 28
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Published in July 2005
Front Page News
ISLAM TAKES HOLD IN A TROPICAL PARADISE
Article compiled by Br. Adam Jogee
Since the early 1980s nearly 1000 of Papua New Guineas 5.5 million inhabitants, have embraced Islam. These developments have culminated in the construction of the countrys first ever mosque, a beautiful place of worship set against the backdrop of rolling hills on the outskirts of the capital city of Port Moresby and the formation of the Islamic Society of Papua New Guinea Inc. Br.Mohamed Fazul Jiffry, the Societys Honorary President, attributed the realisation of this dream to, the assistance and good guidance of all Muslims around the world, especially in the region. He expressed optimism that that Islam would continue to grow and flourish, Inshallah.
DR. ABU AMEENAH BILAL PHILIPS Renowned Islamic Scholar visiting New Zealand
Dennis Bradley Philips was born in 1947 in Kingston, Jamaica, an Island in the Caribbean. He grew up in a Christian family of educationists. His father, Bradley and mother, Joyce, were teachers, and one of his grandfathers was a Minister of the church and scholar of the Bible. Bilal comes from a broad-minded family, and although he went to church regularly every Sunday with his mother, he was never forced to go. He says, Going to church was a social event more than a religious one. What was being taught went right over my head.
AUCKLAND MASAJIDS (Places of worship) VANDALISED
Muslims of Auckland say THANK YOU, AUCKLANDERS
Muslims in Auckland, New Zealand, were shocked to wake up Sunday morning, of 10th July 2005, to learn that 6 of their places of worship were vandalised in retaliation to the London attack. The unknown person or group/s have broken windows (17 at one mosque) and painted graffiti RIP London on the walls of all the Mosques. Muslims of Auckland regard this message as death threats and an insult to their places of worship.
The Mosques that have been vandalised were Ponsonby Mosque (55 years old); West Auckland Mosque; Mt. Roskill Mosque; Avondale Mosque; Al Farooqi Islamic Centre/Mosque and South Auckland Mosque.
Sr. YVONNE RIDLEY VISITING NEW ZEALAND
On 11 September 2001, while the world were glued to their TV screens watching in horror the destruction of the Twin Towers in New York, plans were underway to have media coverage on Afghanistan, where the next stage of Bushs war on terror was expected to unfold. Seventeen days later, Yvonne Ridley, the courageous chief reporter of The Sunday Express, landed in Islamabad, in nearby Pakistan. I basically went in because journalists had been thrown out and I wanted to get in there and speak to ordinary people about their hopes and fears for the war. I am not the sort of journalist who was spoon-fed from Washington and Downing Street. I like to hear it from ordinary people on the ground, said Sr. Yvonne Ridley.
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Womens News
FOR WOMAN BY WOMAN
A Two-Day Intensive exchange of ideas took place immediately after the Girls Quran competition. Approximately 30 sisters from the Auckland area listened to interesting lectures at Zayed College for Girls on Sunday, 10th and Monday, 11th July 2005, on pertinent issues affecting them.
WOMENS CONFERENCE
The Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand held its Annual Women's Conference in April this year. The conference was well attended with about 50 women from around the country gathering at Cashmere High school in Christchurch. With a theme of 'Islamic Education', the conference involved a variety of reflections from various speakers.
GIRLS QURAN COMPETITION
The Second Annual Womens Quran competition was held on Saturday, 9th July 2005, at Zayed College for Girls, in Mangere, Auckland.
NISA WITH Sr. YVONNE RIDLEY
NISA is a transliteration of the Arabic word for women and it is also the title of the fourth chapter of the Glorious Qur'an. The gathering called NISA will unite Muslim women from all over New Zealand as well as women of other faiths who wish to learn and understand more about Islam and the religious and cultural face of Muslim women.
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News in Soomali
NEWS IN SOMALI - WAA MAXAY ILBAXNIMO?
News provided by Abdul Kadir Hassan
Ilbaxnimo, xadaarad ama waxa afka qalaad lagu yidhaahdo (Civilization) waa eray xambaarsan qeexitaan kala duwan waxay ku xidhantahay qofka qeexaya iyo aragtidiisa,"ilbaxnimo waa jiritaanka umadeed" sidaa waxa yidhi Dr.Mayluud oo ah qoraa caana oo udhashay wadanka Liibiya, "ilbaxnimo waa dal iyo dad u hagar baxay wax soosaar" sidaana waxa yidhi Maalik binu Nabi oo kasoojeeda wadanka Aljeeriya, hadaba markaad isu minguuriso eray bixinaha ay leedahay ilbaxnimo waxa kasoo baxaya inay tahay eray laga dhadhansanayo horumar iyo koboc, hanoqoto xaga maanka, maskaxda, wax soo saarka,iyo horumarka aqooneed islamarkaana waa eray afka kumacaan dad badanina ay jecelyihiin inay Kunaaloodaan.
marka laga hadlayo ilbaxnimada waxa looga hadlaa siyaabo badan iyo dhinacyo kala duwan, waxaan hadaba isku dayayaa inaan ka dhawaajiyo dhinac qudhaata kaasoo ah maxaa inagala gudboon, bina aadamka dhaqankiisa waxa kamida inuu wax kaqaato waxna utabiyo bulshada ku xeeran ilbaxnimaduna waa wax yaabahaa lakala qaato, hadaba maadaama ilmaxnimada maanta ay tahay midaan hufnayn dadku waxay u qaysameen sidan;
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News in Albanian
TURČIN AKIF KESKIN
Nedavno je obiljeen Anazc Day na koji, nema sumnje, veęina novozelandskih muslimana, izuzev male zajednice Turaka i konvertita na Islam s porodičnim vezama nije obraęala posebnu panju. Mešutim oko 20 godina, izmešu kasnih. Napisao Br. Abdulla Drury. Translated by Br. Samir Omerovic originally from Bratunac, Srebrenica, Bosnia.
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Police Ethnic Website
POLICE ETHNIC WEBSITE
Approximately 300 people attended the launching of the New Zealand Police Website at the Freemans Bay Community Hall on 9th June 2005. District Commander for North Shore/Waitakere, Superintendent, Roger Carson, who acted as Master of Ceremonies, welcomed the Commissioner of Police and the guests to this launch.
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Islamic Kindergarten
ISLAMIC KINDERGARTEN BY BAITUL-ILM TRUST (House of Learning)
The recently formed BAITUL-ILM TRUST (BIT -House of Learning) has been registered as a Charity by a few dedicated Muslim parents who see a great need for the establishment of an Islamic Kindergarten or Pre-school facilities. The 20,000 Muslims living in and around Auckland do not have a single Islamic Kindergarten or Child Care centre.
We are now in the process of establishing this facility to accommodate the needs of Muslim children between the ages of 3 to 5. At present Muslim children of this age either do not attend a Pre-school or if they do, it will be a non-Islamic one. In most of the established Muslim Ummah around the world they have had the experience of the tremendous benefits of these centers, said Br. Rafiyudin, the Chairman of BIT.
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Muslim Association of Canterbury Informs Us
MUSLIM ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY
All the activities, events and happenings at the Muslim Association of Canterbury (MAC) is reported on this page under different headings
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South Pacific Islamic Centre
SOUTH PACIFIC ISLAMIC CENTRE
We were very impressed with the architectural picture of the South Pacific Islamic Centre, which is presently under construction at 91 Westney Road, Mangere, Auckland. Its close proximity to the airport will reassure visiting Muslims of the presence of the Ummah in New Zealand and could also be used as a point of contact to other Muslim individuals or organisations.
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Aotearoa Islamic Impressions
QUR'ANIC CALLIGRAPHY HAS BECOME AN ART
It is the ultimate in Islamic Art. The Divine revealed words of the Quran that were recited by Beloved Prophet Muhammad (Sallalahu Alayhi Wa Sallam - Peace be upon him), are now graphically displayed in exquisite calligraphy. Just gazing at it gives one a sense of peace and tranquility. An internationally acclaimed Islamic calligrapher, Br. Rasheed Butt, finds even the sound of his pen moving across the page (to create yet another sacred text art piece) to be a soothing and calming experience.
Because Muslims have been prohibited by the Prophet of Islam (May peace be upon him) to draw faces, or anything animate, their representation of the Sacred Words of The Noble Our'an would be illuminated by means of different painting techniques, or shading, or patterns. Their passion for beautifying these written words stem from a need to express deep love and gratitude for the Divine Revelation and also to record feelings of humility and awe in the Presence of God's Word.
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Ma'arifa Islamic Library
AL MARIFA ISLAMIC LIBRARY
The Islamic Library (Al Marifa Library) of Al Manaar Trust is situated at 166 Stoddard Road, Mt. Roskill. It is conveniently situated diagonally opposite Masjid e Umar.
The Library is open from 5 pm to 8 pm everyday, including Sundays. Saturday is reserved for the ladies. There is a very large selection of Arabic books in the library. The selection of English books is also increasing to meet the steady demand of the readers. They also have a few books in Urdu and Somali on Islam.
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Volume 27
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Published in April 2005
Front Page News
Islamic School in Hong Kong.
Through the kind services of Dr Ali Jing Jiang, a retired Muslim educationist, living in Auckland, we were able to visit the only Muslim School in Hong Kong. We were dropped off by the taxi at the doors of the Islamic Kasim Tuet Memorial College, in the suburb of Chaiwan to be welcomed and warmly received by Br. Yusuf Yu, the Principal of this Islamic College. After the usual exchange of greetings and well wishing we were seated in the comfortable lounge area of his office. Over a delicious cup of Chinese tea we commenced posing the many questions to learn more about this Islamic School, its structure, the services, training and guidance that it offers the pupils living in that area.
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What do you really know about Islam?
The National Islam Awareness Week (IAW) commenced with a lecture by a very proficient and educated speaker from Australia. The Auckland University of Technology Muslim Students Association (AUTMSA) and the Auckland University Islamic Society (AUIS) organised a lecture in the library lecture theatre at the Auckland University. Muslims as well as non-Muslims turned up to listen to a frank discussion on What do you really know about Islam?
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Message from the Minister of Justice
This was an occasion where the invited guests were given lots of food for thought and also stimulating their taste buds. The Honourable Phil Goff, Minister of Justice conveyed his best wishes to the recently wedded couple, Arief Rasheed and his wife Rizwana. He wished them a life long partnership and advised the groom to also follow the Rasheeds family trend of playing his role of adding to the numbers of the family here in New Zealand. The Minister also conveyed the best wishes of the Prime Minister, Hon. Helen Clark to the family and the Muslim Community.
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Womens News
A Woman Leading the Jum'ah Khutba & Prayer.
On the 18th March, 2005, Dr Amina Wadud lead the first Jumah Salat (Friday Congregational prayer) at the Synod House, 1047 Amsterdam Ave, on the North East corner of 110th Street and Amsterdam Avenue in Upper Manhattan, New York. Two groups called the Muslim WakeUp & Muslim Women's Freedom Tour sponsored this event for the 130 Muslim men and women who attended this prayer session. They set aside separate sections for women and men on either side of the hall, joined together by a shoulder-to-shoulder family section in the middle.
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News in Soomali
Somalia Waxay u Baahan Tahay Dib-u-Heshiisiin Dhab ah
Markaan taariikhda casriga ah tix gelino, toban iyo shan sano ayan iska soo horjeednay oon dagaal isku haynay; is baabiinay oon is bur-buriney, markaas ayaan dalkana hilfaha u qaadnay, annagoo marna is warsan halka ay balaayada nooga timid.
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News in Indonesian
Akibat Berbicara dan Beramal Tanpa Ilmu
Allah berfirman, artinya: "Dan janganlah engkau ikuti apa yang engkau tidak mempunyai ilmu tentang-nya, sesungguhnya pendengaran, pengelihatan dan hati semuanya itu akan di tanya" (QS Al-Isra': 36
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News in Samoan
Five Pillars in Islam in Samoan
Islam o se Lotu faafaigata ona faamalamalama I le tootele o le Atunuu. O le faaArapi o le Atua o Allah. E iai talitonuga e taua e too 5 e maua ai le loto atoa ma le faatuatua O tagata Musalema - Muslims.
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Bosnian News
A Bosnian 'Bula' Died in Christchurch
Sister Taiba Yusufovic was buried on 22 September 2004 after the ghusal (burial rites) were made at Masjid-un-Nur in Christchurch. May ALLAH (Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala) make her grave comfortable, full of Nur (light) and also open the doors of Jannah for her deep involvement in her community affairs in Bosnia inshallah.
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Muslim Association of Canterbury Informs Us
MUSLIM ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY (MAC) INFORMS US
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From the Desk of FIANZ
Activities and News Events of FIANZ
The Federations of Islamic Associations
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Aotearoa Islamic Impressions
Islamic perspective of Art & In and around the Heart
The recently established Aotearoa Islamic Impressions held a second art exhibition from 13th to 18th December 2004 at the Orewa Public Library, Moana Avenue, Orewa. This exhibition was a joint venture with the Aslan Trust and was centred on the theme of Peace. Sr. Cathrine Shrigley, peace activist and convenor of the Aslan Trust was inspirational in getting this exhibition off the ground in Orewa. As she had just returned from the Inter-religious International Federation of World Peace (IIFWP) conference in Mongolia, she was inspired to initiate an activity promoting peace among the people of Aotearoa.
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Sports
Easter Sports Festival
The Bill McKinlay Park Stadium in Panmure attracted a number of soccer enthusiast to be part of the annual Muslim Easter Sports Carnival. Soccer teams from the following areas participated in this sports carnival: Avondale; Hamilton; Hunters Corner; Kelston; Mangere; Manukau; Mount Wellington; Papatoetoe; Ponsonby; Palmerston North; Ranui; Sydney (Australia); Takanini and Wellington
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Community Notice Board
Events taking place in Auckland for the benefit of the Muslims
Third National Converts Conference
Third Islamic Art Exhibition
Legal Assisyance given to Community
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