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Dear friends and Elders, As-Salamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu ! Peace be unto you and the mercy of Almighty Allah and His blessings. I pray and make duas that this letter of mine finds you in the best of Iman and Taqwa,moods and spirits, health and wealth ! The specific purpose of writing this letter is to put some "feelers" out there to gauge if there is any interest in WE, as American citizens, marching as a small contingent here in the local Olympia parade. Then, we can make a Proposal - Muslims kids'/ teenagers participation in 4th of July parade. Yesterday, I participated in the "Procession of the Species" parade with my OMJP, PMR, Green Party and VFP / FOR friends. It is was a nice community experience. What I understood is that - doing the march or parade is NOT the important thing; but, the whole experience of preparing for it, practicing, costumes, meeting people, building bridges and exchanging views is what makes the accomplishment far more...

Local workshop to plan actions against Israel - Saturday, May 1, 2010 For those who are unable to attend the Seerah conf, here is something else worth learning at. Kindly check out the website and RSVP to Judith Kolokoff jkolokoff@hotmail.com ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: jeffsiddiqui Siddiqui Date: Apr 27, 2010 3:10 PM Subject: Local workshop to plan actions against Israel To: People are expected to attend from near AND far, our local Arab communities should also plan on attending so we can coordinate activities with other, like-minded groups and focus effective campaigns against Israel's oppressive machineray. Jeff Siddiqui 206.228.5732 What is Just, is always right. (Jewish saying) Israel boycott / divestment / sanctions planning workshop Free! DATE – Saturday, May 1, 2010 TIME – 11 AM - 5 PM LOCATION – Bloedel Hall in Saint Mark’s Cathedral (1245 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102) LUNCH – Will be provided Participants of the BDS workshop in February’s Sabee...

I prostrate [touching my forehead in ground] during prayer like Jesus. [Matthew 26:39, Genesis 17:3, Numbers 16:4, 20:6, Joshua 5:14, 7:6, 1 Kings 18:42] My sisters cover their head like veiled women lived around Jesus. [Genesis 24:65] I greet my brothers and sisters like Jesus by saying “peace be upon you” [1st Samuel 25:6] in Hebrew “shalom alekum” I fast by neither eating nor drinking like Jesus. [Matthew 4:2, Matthew 6:16, Matthew 17:21] I keep away from taking or giving interest as opposed by Jesus. [Deuteronomy 23:19] My brothers are circumcised like Jesus. [Luke 2:21 and Genesis 17:10, Genesis 17:11,Genesis 17:12,Genesis 17:13] I will never eat pork as forbidden by Jesus. [Leviticus 11:7-8, Deuteronomy 14:8] My brothers have beard like Jesus. BUT WHEN I FOLLOW JESUS, OTHERS CALL ME "MUSLIM" -- Respectfully, Muhammad Ayub, Olympia, Wa Cell - 360-489-2830. I bought all my Heirloom veggie seeds for $ 2.00 here - http://www.bountifulgardens.org/ Raising Chickens again this...

It doesn't take a lot to imagine what would easily happen if the Tea Party folks were Muslim and God help them they they were Muslim AND Black!! A good article and worth reading, if only to provoke the lazy and comfortable grey cells. (NOTE: High-lighting is done by me) Jeff Siddiqui 206.228.5732 What is Just, is always right. (Jewish saying) I found this article extremely interesting. Here is some info about the author, Tim Wise. Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and activists in the U.S., and has been called, "One of the most brilliant, articulate and courageous critics of white privilege in the nation," by best-selling author and professor Michael Eric Dyson, of Georgetown University. Wise has spoken in 48 states, and on over 400 college campuses, including Harvard, Stanford, and the Law Schools at Yale and Columbia, and has spoken to community groups around the nation. Wise has provided anti-racism training to teachers nationwide, and has tra...

Tonight- March, 16th- 6:30 PM- Rachel Corrie Event- "Break the Gaza-Palestine Blockade" LOCATION: The Urban Onion Ballroom 116 Legion Way SE Olympia, WA 98501 DATE: March 16th, 2010 TIME: 6:30pm Co-Sponsored by: Fellowship of Reconciliation, www.olyfor.org, and Islamic Circle of North America, www.icna.com EVENT: Seeking Accountability, Seeking Justice: Rachel Corrie Seven Years Later On the seventh anniversary of the death of Rachel Corrie--the Olympian woman crushed to death by an Israeli military Caterpillar bulldozer as she stood protecting a Palestinian families home in Gaza—we come together to remember Rachel and to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people who continue to suffer under Israeli occupation. Join us at The Urban Onion Ballroom on March 16th at 6:30pm. We will begin the evening with a community potluck, please bring a dish to share and enjoy with others. Beverages, utensils and plates will be provided. The potluck will ...

Salams to all ! Thank you for the request for clarification. I spoke to our Ameer, Br. Osman Yoosuf. He clarified the timings. Ta'aleem & Potluck-Friday-7:30 PM - after Maghrib- 03-19-2010. Sh. Kaleemullah will give the dars. There was an email query about video-camera and sound system working or not. We shall attempt to fix it. If not, all women will be requested to come upstairs to make the lecture truly useful. Additionally, From Br. Osman- "all families are requested to bring food for 10 people or so. 2 separate serving dishes are preferred, one for men and one for women's section. Food should be freshly prepared with utmost care and cleanliness. Serving spoons are requested. Plz verify expiry date of purchased items like cakes, drinks etc." KHUTBA: "Unity in the Community-HOW?" EVENING Lecture: "40 Gifts from the Holy Quran" --- From Maghrib to Isha (7:30 PM to 8:30 PM) Introduction: Shaikh Kaleemullah is the Imam of Tri-Cities Masjid...

Hemorrhoids: Reducing the Pain and Discomfort What are hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in your rectum or anus. The type of hemorrhoid you have depends on where it occurs. • Internal hemorrhoids involve the veins inside your rectum. Internal hemorrhoids usually don't hurt but they may bleed painlessly. • Prolapsed hemorrhoids may stretch down until they bulge outside your anus. A prolapsed hemorrhoid may go back inside your rectum on its own, or you can gently push it back inside. • External hemorrhoids involve the veins outside the anus. They can be itchy or painful and can sometimes crack and bleed. If you have a hemorrhoid, you may feel a tender lump on the edge of your anus. You may also see blood on the toilet paper or in the toilet after a bowel movement. Return to top What causes hemorrhoids? Hemorrhoids are caused by increased pressure in the veins of your anus or rectum. One of the main causes is straining when you're trying to have a bowel movement. This may...