to all who have made the
journey to perform their
Hajj
Eid Mubrook to all those who
will be celebrating today
(Sunday) or tomorrow
(Monday), insha'Allah
Eid al-Adha or "Festival of
Sacrifice" or "Greater Eid" is an
important religious holiday
celebrated by Muslims worldwide to
commemorate the willingness of
Abraham (Ibrahim) to sacrifice his
son Ishmael (Isma'il) as an act of
obedience to God, before God
intervened to provide him with a ram
to sacrifice instead. The meat is
divided into three parts. The family
retains one third of the share;
another third is given to relatives,
friends and neighbours; and the
other third is given to the poor and
needy. Eid al-Adha is the latter of
two Eid festivals celebrated by
Muslims.
The
word "Eid" appears in Sura al-Mai'da
("The Table Spread," Chapter 5) of
the Qur'an, meaning 'solemn
festival'.Eid al-Adha is celebrated
annually on the 10th day of the 12th
and the last Islamic month of Dhu
al-Hijjah of the lunar Islamic
calendar. Eid al-Adha celebrations
start after the Hajj, the annual
pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia
by Muslims worldwide, descend from
Mount Arafat. The date is
approximately 70 days (2 Months & 10
days) after the end of the month of
Ramadan, i.e. Eid-ul-Fitr. Ritual
observance of the holiday lasts
until sunset of the 13th day of Dhu
al-Hijjah.
Eid Prayer Programmes
Eid
prayers in your neck of the woods
UMB
Sunday 6 November
Eid prayers will be held in the MS
Hall of the University of Southern Queensland.
Please come with your prayer mats by 6:40am for (Takbeer)
and 7:00am prayers.
You may bring sweets to share with others.
TOOWOOMBA
Sunday 6 November
Islamic College of Brisbane
Monday 7 November
Takbeer at 6:00am
Eid Salah at 6:30am
Al-Mustapha Institute of Brisbane
39 Bushmills Court
Hillcrest
Monday 7 November
Eid-ul-Adha will be celebrated on
Monday 7th November, and there will be a pot luck
lunch after Zohr.
ALGESTER MOSQUE
Monday 7 November
Eid Ul Adha prayers will be conducted
in our Masjid inshaAllah on 7th November 2011, for
details of the program please visit our website and
select "News" from the main menu.
The holy city
of Makkah reverberated with
chants of “Labbaik Allahumma
Labbaik” (O God, here I am
answering your call) as
nearly three million
pilgrims from around the
world readied themselves for
what is often described as
once in a lifetime journey
of faith.
Large groups of pilgrims
have settled in the tent
city of Mina for the Yaum
Al-Tarwiya ritual where they
spent the day and night of
Friday in prayer and
meditation before heading
for Arafat on Saturday in
the climax of the annual
pilgrimage.
The
pilgrimage culminates in the
celebration of Eid-ul-Adah
today (Sunday).
More than 2.5 million
pilgrims, including 1.8
million who came from
abroad, will have taken part
in this year’s Hajj, the
largest annual gathering of
Muslims in the world. Saudi
Arabia has mobilized all its
resources to make the annual
event a big success and
hassle-free.
The pilgrims arrived in Mina
by walking and on buses and
other vehicles, chanting
Labbaik Allahumma Labbaik.
About 50,000 officers have
been deployed in various
parts of Makkah and the holy
sites to ensure the security
and safety of pilgrims and
smooth flow of vehicles.
Glamour Night at the Scheherazade
Some 75
ladies attended the
Glamour Ladies' Charity
Soiree held at the
Scheherazade Restaurant on
Sunday 30th October.
Ms Sabrina
Khan and Ms Rehana
Bibi were the
organizer's of the event
which they put together to
raise funds for the
Hope for Dzenan Fund and
the famine crisis in
Somalia.
Ms Nora Armath was
the Master of Ceremony and
guest speakers were Ms
Janeth Deen who describe
Dzenan's plight and Ms
Fatuma Elmi who spoke of
the Somalian crisis.
Sabrina
conducted an empower
motivational workshop and
this was followed by an
auction of clothing for the
eye gaze machine and an
auction of art works
designed and donated by
Sabrina Khan for Somalia.
Ms Deen told CCN that it was
pleasing to see Dzenan's
mother and sister enjoy
themselves after enduring
such a heavy burden as a
result of Dzenan's acciden
eleven years ago.
"It was truly
a multi-cultural function
with so many ethnic groups
attending the function."
Ms Khan said: "We plan to
host more functions in which
the women can integrate and
get to know each other in a
fun atmosphere. Not only was
the night a great success
for fund raising. It was
also a night where women
could relax and integrate
with each other, thus
forging friendships and
understanding of the
different cultures."
The fund for the eye gaze
machine has now reached
$10,000.00 and more events
are planned to raise the
additional $20,000 required.
Donations to
the Hope for Dzenan fund can
be made by contacting Janeth
Deen on 0435 086 796 for
banking details.
Car Boot Sale Kicks Off
The
Islamic Society of the Gold
Coast has started a new
initiative at the Mosque to
reach out to the communities
in the Gold Coast with a car
boot sale.
Management
committee member, Mr. Habib
Jamal, told CCN: "Our first
effort went well and we are
expecting the next one to be
much bigger as we are
targeting our marketing
drive at existing sales
venues and so far the
response has been very
favourable."
He said that
it was all about helping the
whole community. "The main
reason is we felt that in
our community, and the
broader community, there are
lots of people doing it
tough," he said.
"We are
tossing around ideas on how
to help and this is a nice
inexpensive way."
Mr Jamal said
sellers could make money and
buyers could find bargains.
Car boot
sales will be held on the
last Saturday of every month
and run from 6am to 11pm.
Sellers pay $15 per vehicle
but no food or drink vendors
are allowed.
Contact Hussin Goss – 0418
737 621 or Habib Jamal –
0412 601 152 for further
information.
Community Cabinet with the Premier
(left to right)
Abdul Obeid, Bakhoun Charitable Society of
Brisbane; Jaaved Khatree, Muslim Business
Network; Janeth Deen, Muslim Charitable
Foundation; Dr Mubarak Noor, Islamic College
of Brisbane; Mohamed Farouk Adam, Muslim
Business Network; Premier Anna Bligh; Mona
Obeid, Bakhoun Charitable Society of
Brisbane; Galila Abdul Salam, Islam Women’s
Association of Queensland; Abdul Jalal,
President Islamic Society of Darra; and
Yusuf Khatree, Muslim Charitable Foundation.
Queensland Premier
Community Cabinet was
held this week at the
Brisbane Technology Park
where over 300 community
leaders were invited to
a luncheon. It was
opportunity provided by
the Queensland
government for the
business community and
local community leaders
to raise particular
issues of concern to
them direct with members
of the parliamentary
cabinet.
The Take on the Two
Eids
The Mufti of
Australia, Professor Doctor
Ibrahim Abu Mohammed,
released a statement
this week expressing his
reasons for declaring today,
Sunday 6th, as the day for
celebrating Eid-ul-Adha.
Imam Akram
Buksh, Principal and Imam of
the Kuraby Mosque forwarded
this
alternative view on the
subject.
ECCQ New Executive
(left to right - front row)
Mr. Surendra Prasad OAM
(Honorary Assistant
Treasurer), Mr Nick Xynias
AO (Honorary President), Ms
Agnes M Whiten OAM (Chair),
Mr Serge Voloschenko OAM
(Immediate Past Chair), Mr
John Okello-Okanya
(Vice-Chair), Mr Alex
Daniloff (Honorary
Treasurer)
(left to right - back row)
Mr Michael Yau (Vice-Chair),
Mrs Irene Cayas
(Vice-Chair), Mrs Chalani
Gunasekara (Honorary
Secretary), Ms Gail Ker OAM
(Vice-Chair), Dr. Mustafa
Ally (Honorary Assistant
Secretary)
Missing in photo: Ms
Evelyn Abadines (Youth
Chair) and Dr Carla
Tromans
The AGM of the Ethnic
Communities Council of
Queensland was held at the
Colossus Reception Lounge in
West End, Brisbane on
Thursday.
A large turnout of members
saw the appointment of the
new Executive Board.
Long serving board members
Dr Max Brândle OAM, Mrs
Victoria Zografos and Mr
Peter Vecsey-Dalos OAM
retired from the Executive
and new members Dr Carla
Tromans, Director of
International House at
University of Queensland and
Mr. Surendra Prasad OAM,
President of the Federation
of Indian Communities of
Queensland were elected onto
the new Executive.
In her annual report, Ms
Agnes Whiten said that ECCQ
had continued to maintain
its growth with grants from
local, state and
Commonwealth governments.
With equities of over $17M,
Treasurer, Alex Daniloff
said that ECCQ was
financially solid to serve
its constituents as the peak
body in advocacy, policy
development and health
services.
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MBN Sharia Superannuation Session: Photo Gallery
(courtesy of Salam Card and Islam TV)
Al-Taiff on Aesthetic Board
Dr
Abbas Al-Taiff was
appointed as one of six
board members of the
Australasian College of
Aesthetic medicine for
Australia and New Zealand.
According to
his
profile on the ASCM website,
Dr Abbas AL-TAIFF was born
in Karbala - IRAQ in 1965.
He was graduated in 1988
from College of Medicine -
University of Baghdad. He
arrived to Australia in
1992.
He holds the
following qualifications:
1. MBChB: Bachelor of
Medicine and Surgery from
College of Medicine /
Baghdad university - Iraq
2. FRACGP: Fellowship of the
Royal Australian College of
General Practitioners
3. FACAM: Fellowship of the
Australasian College of
Aesthetic Medicine
4. DPD: Diploma of Practical
Dermatology From Cardiff
University -UK
5. DAAAM: Diploma of
American Academy of
Aesthetic Medicine
6. DACAM: Diploma of
Australian College of
Aesthetic Medicine
He is the Founder of Skin
and Hair Clinic in New South
Wales.
Dr Al-Taiff's website
profile goes on to say that
he believes that cosmetic
(aesthetic) medicine is an
art and his main interest is
to develop new techniques
and creative approaches for
different kinds of treatment
modalities in aesthetic
medicine. He is one of the
more experienced doctors in
a non-surgical Fat Dissolve,
Body Shaping and Hair
Regrowth. As he says "Touch
the untouchable and nothing
is impossible," and he
always tries to keep up to
date with knowledge and seek
further experience and
ideas.
He is of a very active
social personality and his
aim is to serve humanity as
much as he can.
He likes socialising,
helping people in need
mainly Iraqi Orphans.
Abu Uthman
al-Sabani al-Shafii (d 449)
in his book Kitab ul Maitain
narrates Prophet Muhammad as
saying, "towards the end of
the time, four main groups
of people will flock around
the Kaaba to perform Hajj:
The powerful
rulers to have fun or to
enjoy the occasion, the rich
people to promote their
businesses, the poor to seek
financial support and the
reciters (or scholars) to
demonstrate their skills."
Al-Sabuni was not an
ordinary scholar. He
narrated the Hadith after
ensuring that the matan or
text and isnad or chains are
sound. He once said "I never
narrated a Hadith nor a
non-Prophetic report in a
gathering except if I
possessed its chain of
transmission; nor did I ever
enter the library except in
a state of ritual purity;
nor did I ever narrate
Hadith, nor hold a
gathering, nor teach, except
in a state of ritual
purity."
Are we living in that period
that was predicted by the
Prophet? Has Hajj really
become a type of ritual
devoid of any meaning? Is
Hajj an individual ibada
(worship) that requires a
believer to spend time and
resources to get closer to
an omni-potent and omni-present
God? Has the Hajj become a
business in our times? Or
has it become a vacation?
There
was a time when people would
spend months and months
preparing themselves
financially and spiritually
to live the real meaning of
Hajj.
However now a
days Hajj is offered as a
holiday package. Many Hajj
agencies all over the world
offer value packages with
super programs, deluxe
programs and short executive
program. These programs
offer the best and closest
accommodation in Makkah and
Medinah, best available food
and best possible position
in the House of Allah.
Depending how
much you pay, you can get
the finest place in Makkah
and Medinah. If you happen
to be the guest of royalty,
then probably, no one can
ever compete with your
placement in the two
mosques.
When the
Prophet performed his only
Hajj, the only provision
that he had with him was no
more than four dirham as
narrated in several books of
ahadith.
Hajj was meant to teach the
pilgrims endurance and
perseverance for higher
causes, yet it has been
turned into an exercise in
convenience. Hajj was meant
to express the utmost
humility in the presence of
the rest of humanity by
declaring that "Here I am,
Here I am, I will not make
anyone Allah's partner.
Allah is the one who is in
control of everything and He
alone is the one who is the
source of all blessings and
praise." Yet, today, Hajj,
for many has become, a
badge, a symbol of spiritual
arrogance.
Islamic City
Youtube broadcasts Hajj live
Muslims who could not
physically go to Mecca
(Saudi Arabia) for Hajj, the
world's largest pilgrimage,
can now at least take part
in the event virtually.
Video-sharing site YouTube
said the pilgrimage will be
streamed live through the
Saudi Ministry of Culture
and Information's YouTube
channel.
"The Hajj is an ancient
ritual, but now, through the
Saudi Ministry of Culture
and Information's YouTube
channel, millions of people
from around the world will
be able to experience and
comment on the event by
tuning in via video," Najeeb
Jarrar, product marketing
manager for Middle East and
North Africa, and
Abdulrahman Tarabzouni,
regional manager for
emerging Arabia, said in a
blog post.
Learning Arabic has never been easier
A review of the CELL Programme
“
Fun and easy”
Arabic is no longer a myth.
Indeed students taking the
Arabic courses offered by
the Centre for Easy Language
Learning all agree; that
learning Arabic is more
accessible and fun.
Homework free
learning that utilizes a
variety of techniques and
material has made the
learning experience
enjoyable, relatively “pain
free” and easy to manage
from a time perspective.
Indeed in asking students to
reflect on their experience
the responses were extremely
positive.
One student
said that “the quality of
the visual and audio
material and the actual
activities is excellent.”
Another
student said “the way the
material is being taught is
very different”. Others
simply said “I’m enjoying
it, I love it”.
Some students
were thrilled that the
lessons always tie some of
the vocabulary and grammar
to the reading of the Quran.
Others
feel that the centre’s
commitment to small group
sessions only, is really
enhancing their opportunity
to learn in class and enjoy
the experience.
However,
ultimately students are
enjoying learning vocabulary
and grammar in a
non-traditional manner that
is current and grounded in
science and research.
Additionally
students were thrilled with
the “Arabic nights” offered
as a free extracurricular
activity that enables them
to understand Arabic “in
action”.
The Centre for Easy Language
Learning has been running
the courses successfully in
the mornings and evenings,
with the morning classes
being for ladies only. The
centre is taking bookings
now for new courses starting
in December for beginners
and Intermediate students.
Children’s’ Arabic Summer
Experience
Additionally the centre will
run a special “Arabic Summer
Experience” for young
school-going children (ages
5-16) that will cater to
their needs for fun and
creativity. Children will
enjoy a 2 hour session every
Saturday morning that will
involve various activities
that focus on “fun Arabic”.
The sessions will start on
10th December 2011.
For more information click
here.
The Inbox
Dear Editor
Assalamu Alaikum W. W., a special community
announcement, for CCN readers.
Inshallah, as is traditional on the first weekend
after Eid ul Adha, on Sunday 13th November,
there will be a FREE Qurbani Picnic which will be
held at the Australian International Islamic
College, 724 Blunder Rd Durack, from 11am. to 3pm.
This function utilises the opportunity for members
of the community, who have given a part of their
Qurbani sacrifice, to share with everyone.
EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.
Appreciation is extended to the AIIC for hosting the
event.
Wasalam, Hj.Sultan M. Deen
Dear CCN
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like to see the cover of your favourite book on our book
shelves below?
Using the book club you can see what books
fellow CCN readers have on their shelves,
what they are reading and even what they,
and others, think of them.
KB says: This week's 'Chef-of-the
Week" is Shireen Seedat. I had the pleasure of enjoying this
dish at her home recently and trust me when I tell you - it
was soft, juicy and scrumptious and we all couldn't resist
going for seconds.
Lamb
Cutlets with Parmesan Cheese
Method
1. French (see below) and wash 1kg Lamb cutlets
and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. In a bowl liquidize/blend 3 eggs, 1 ˝ tsp
salt, 1 tsp paprika and 125g parmesan cheese.
3. Dip each lamb cutlet in plain flour, shake
off excess flour and then dip into the egg
mixture.
4. Place on a baking tray, drizzle a little
olive oil on the chop and bake at 180degrees for
approximately 40mins or until the topping has
become brown.
5. Serve hot as an entrée or with chips or mixed
vegetable for a main meal.
Frenching
Rack of lamb is often "frenched", that is, the
rib bones are exposed by cutting off the fat and
meat covering them. Typically, three inches of
bone beyond the main muscle (the rib eye or
Longissimus dorsi) are left on the rack, with
the top two inches exposed.
Q: Dear Kareema, a few months ago I was in the best
physical shape I’ve been in a long time. Unfortunately
I sprained my ankle not long after. Now I’m looking at
starting back slowly with Yoga. Can you explain some
of the different styles just so I have an idea? A: I suggest you try Iyengar Yoga – you’ll feel
transformed from these classes as they may use chairs (which
will be good for your ankle), extended poses and deep
focused breathing for an uplifting feeling long after you’ve
completed the class.
Ashtanga Yoga – consists of dynamic moves. You’ll feel like
you’ve had a real workout while still getting the relaxation
and breathing benefits. Will leave you feeling energised.
Bikram Yoga – Some classes go for about 90mins in a room
heated up to 40C.
Remember not to push yourself too hard or it will take you
longer to recover.
All questions sent in are published here anonymously
and without any references to the author of the
question.
Flightstar Fozi's Travel Tips
Q: Dear Flightstar Fozi, I have seen your articles in
CCN and although you give good advice, when I go overseas
next month, I am planning on booking all my flights and
accommodation online, please tell me why I would need to go
through a travel agent when its so easy to do things online
now.
A: The internet has indeed made many things easier
for travellers, and many people do think it is more
convenient to book online. However, the benefits of booking
through a travel agent are many.
Firstly, a travel agent can price match or better prices you
may find on the Internet for accommodation or flights.
Good agents can take the hard work out of you searching
hours on the Internet for the best prices or seats and make
sure all flights and connections are confirmed.
They can recommend places to go and things to do, give you
travelling tips and the latest travel advice and warnings.
An agency can be a "one stop shop" not only for tickets and
accommodation, but also for those tricky visas.
They can also confirm seating and meals, and other special
requests can be booked eg. wheelchair or bassinets.
Date changing is much easier with a travel agent, and with
the recent disruptions with Qantas it is reassuring to know
that agents can be up to date with the situation and help
you re-book flights .
If you urgently needed to travel or were stranded somewhere,
it would be great to know that you could ring someone to
assist you 24 hours a day.
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The
Islamic Society of the Gold
Coast has started a new
initiative at the Mosque to
reach out to the communities
in the Gold Coast with a car
boot sale.
Dr
Abbas Al-Taiff was
appointed as one of six
board members of the
Australasian College of
Aesthetic medicine for
Australia and New Zealand.
There
was a time when people would
spend months and months
preparing themselves
financially and spiritually
to live the real meaning of
Hajj. 
“
Others
feel that the centre’s
commitment to small group
sessions only, is really
enhancing their opportunity
to learn in class and enjoy
the experience. 
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