[Newsletter] Part 2: Ways to Beautify Your Character

Published: Mon, 11/13/17

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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Thank you for subscribing to our mailing list. InshaAllah this email finds you and your family in the best of health and imaan. May the peace and blessings of Allah SWT be upon you and your family, inshaAllah.

In today's newsletter, we will be continuing last week's 2 part series with Part 2: Ways to Beautify Your Character.

Beautifying the Actions

     1. Be conscious of every deed, and increase in small acts of kindness

[He] who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed – and He is the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving” [Qur’an 67:2]

The purpose of the entire creation is mentioned in this one verse – it is to test us which of us is ‘best in deeds.’

When we tend to focus on our own mistakes rather than others, we become conscious of all our deeds. Once we purify a vessel – here the vessel is our heart – we add good and beautiful things into it. So add to your scales by beautifying every simple act in the best of ways and with excellence. Simple examples would be, easing the work for your workers with a smile, helping parents in little things without them asking you, or verbally forgiving someone when they have wronged you.

Ihsan (excellence) in deeds will purify the heart, make it feel lighter, and again, help us remain focused on our tasks. This is the ultimate aid in productivity, as you have a clear mind, renewed intentions and happier heart to complete your day-to-day work.

     2. Let the Qur'an expand your day and increase it in blessings 

Believe in the words of Allah SWT when He says: “Those who have believed and whose hearts are assured by the remembrance of Allah . Unquestionably, by the remembrance of Allah hearts are assured.” [Qur’an 13:28]

How often have you wished for more time during the day? The Qur’an miraculously expands your time. The Qur’an is the greatest form of dhikr (remembrance). Allah SWT says: "“And this [Qur’an] is a Book We have revealed [which is] blessed (Mubarak), so follow it and fear Allah that you may receive mercy.” [Qur'an 6:155]

Allah  describes the Qur’an as Mubarakthe one that has barakah. The more we include the Qur’an in our lives, the more barakah there is during the day! All it needs is your attention, conscious continuous attention every single day be it even for 10 minutes. 

If half an hour on Facebook passes as a breeze, then what about ten minutes to give to reciting the Qur’an for rewards, blessings, expansion of heart and time and inner peace?

Simply ponder over the verses, or read a commentary, or recite, or listen but give ten minutes minimum to the Qur’an and watch it unfold its secrets to you. Giving time to the Qur’an keeps you connected to Allah SWT, making it more likely that you will consciously avoid sinning. It also aids in clearing our minds of unnecessary things, hence achieving clarity and peace. The Qur’an is light, and when this light enters the heart, it will be focused and steered in the right direction, leading it to achieve its purpose in life.

    3. Consciously make dhikr a daily habit and reap the fruits of remembrance

An additional way to beautify our minds is to constantly remember Allah with other forms of remembrance. We learn from the seerah of the Prophet Muhammad  that there was not a moment he would not remember Allah SWT. There are duas/athkaar for every moment, from sighting the new moon to feeling a breeze of wind. When we train our minds to keep on reflecting on the signs of Allah SWT, on His love and wisdom in every situation, our minds become accustomed to good thoughts, leading to a lighter, more beautiful heart.

It is worth mentioning that Abud-Darda (RA) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “Shall I not inform you of the best of your actions which are the purest to your Rabb, which exalt you to the high ranks, which are more efficacious than spending gold and silver (in charity), and better for you than you should encounter your enemies whom you will smite their necks and they will smite your necks?” They said, “Certainly.” He (PBUH) said, “Remembrance of Allah the Exalted.” [At-Tirmidhi]


The Heart Needs To Be Light and Beautiful
In short, to achieve a high level of productivity, our hearts need to be light and beautiful, to do that, the following are indispensable must-dos for this goal:

- Consciously work on beautifying your heart: focus on your inner thoughts; train yourself to think good of people, focus on your own mistakes so you don’t have time for theirs and increase in the remembrance of Allah SWT.

- Focus on beautifying your actions: work on how you can do each and every little deed with excellence and purify your intentions for Allah’s sake.

- Capitalise on reciting the Qur’an: no matter how busy you are, give it at least ten minutes consistently every single day. It will not only add barakah to your time but also increase your focus, productivity and overall satisfaction and peace.

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We hope that what we've shared this week is beneficial and inspires you to become a better Muslim. May Allah guide us all, make our hearts dedicated solely to Him, and make us steadfast on our Deen. Ameen. 
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Source: Productive Muslim

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Still I Rise

A woman is a powerhouse of strength and a reservoir of dignity. She was not created lightly, neither was she given life in vain. Her aura is akin to that strong ancient tree that everyone clings to for life and love. A tree with roots deep within the earth, yet branches far above the sky. Branches that support, nourish, and shelter everyone that they come in contact with - those who nest in permanently, and also those who fly away after brief rest. But the real strength of those branches lies in her deep and nurtured, yet unseen, roots - the faith in her heart, and the submission of her soul to her Only Creator and Sustainer. If she recognises this fact, she connects to the Source of All Strength and will never wither away, come storm or hail. And if she fails to see it, alas she lets go of her ethereal Divinely-gifted potential and sways to every gust of wind that seeks to imbalance her. 

In this talk, we will look at the life of those awe-inspiring women of the past who chose to leave behind every cliché and label, who let go of selfish base desires that weaken them, who fought every thief seeking to loot their real identity - servant of the Most Loving, Most Gentle God. We will study about those women who chose to connect their roots to the Ever Living, the Source of love, the Source of patience; and in that process became the towering perennial trees whose shade we rest in even today. 

Come, be inspired. Come, be enlightened. 

Come... find your roots. 

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Title: Still I Rise, Phenomenal Women
Date: Saturday, 23rd December 2017
Time: 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Venue: Shine Auditorium, 100 Beach Rd, Singapore 189702

Event is open to both men and women.

Fees: 
$38 per pax 
$72 for 2 pax
$35 per pax for Islamicevents.sg Members

Speaker: 
Dr Halima Boukerroucha
Asst Profeessor @ International Islamic University Malaysia

-PhD in Usul Al Fiqh, Algier University, Algeria, 2007.
-Master in Fiqh and Usul Al Fiqh, International Islamic University Malaysia,
Malaysia, 1999.
-Bachelor in Fiqh and Usul Al Fiqh , Algier University, Algeria, 1991.
-A Certified Master Practitioner of Learning Facilitator System from Take Charge Sdn Bhd, 2015


Love & Pray Conference

It is eminent that in everyone's life, we will face challenges and difficulties. We often struggle with finding ways to deal with it. Love & Pray is a platform where we help to provide analysis, understanding the right concept and applying it in the best way possible. Love & Pray provides powerful tools to help anyone going through trials and tribulation in life that could cause sadness, depression and losing hope. 

This event will bring together the speakers from UK and Algeria to teach and discuss how we can overcome our challenges with positivism and holding on to our faith.

The event will cover several topics about love that is, love for the world, love for human beings, love of God and love of nature and environment. The speaker will be covering this topics and angle them in a way to assist deep thought, reflection, contemplation and most importantly to take positive action moving forward. In this event we will encourage the understanding of being grateful for our lives and to appreciate the gifts that are given to us. In this we hope that even when we are surrounded by difficulties, we view all of it as a blessing to help us grow and become wiser, and a better individual. This we hope will be elaborate through the theme of Love & Pray.

The program consists of lectures, panel discussion and interactive session with the audience through question and answer.

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Title: Love & Pray Conference
Date: Saturday, 23rd December 2017
Time: 7.45pm to 10pm
Venue: Shine Auditorium, 100 Beach Rd, Singapore 189702

** Registration begins at 6.45pm. Event is open to both men and women.

Maghrib prayers will be @ 7.06pm on this day.
Praying area will be catered for Maghrib Prayers. 
Participants are welcome to pray Maghrib at the location to avoid being late.

Fees: 
$28 per pax 
$52 for 2 pax
$25 per pax for Islamicevents.sg Members

Our Speakers: 
1) Dr Halima Boukerracha
Asst Profeessor
International Islamic University Malaysia

Topic: Love for God. The Greatest Love Story
To know the purpose of our existence in this world is through the knowledge of knowing our Creator, Our Master, Our Beloved, Allah SWT. It is through this bonding we truly develop the understanding of true love and how important our trust in Him which automatically lead to our obedience. In this talk, we will learn some of the attributes of our Lord and how that manifest in our life. It is often when we strengthen our relationship with Him, that we truly find peace and solace in our challenges and struggles in life. A journey of a lover to The Beloved is ultimately the greatest love story of all time.

2) Invited Speaker (Name will be announced when permits are cleared insha Allah.) A Muslim revert and a journalist from the UK. 

This speaker has travelled to Syria and many war-torn countries as a journalist covering unbiased news reports with regards to the crisis happening in these countries. See the world through his lenses where the Love for Humans affects and changes the lives of the people in those areas. 

3) Moderator: Harasha Bafana, from Adam & Hawa Networks


Islamic Funeral And Death Rites Course

Death is a very painful and emotional time, yet one that may be filled with hope and mercy. Muslims believe that death is a departure from the life of this world, but not the end of a person's existence. Rather, eternal life is to come, and we pray for Allah's mercy to be with the departed, in hopes that they may find peace and happiness in the next to come. 

That is for the person who will face death. But how about the family or relatives? Its very easy to say stay calm and be strong but without the proper knowledge and guidance many a times that will not be the case. In some incidences, members of family breaks down and make irrational decisions which may cause more problems.

If this situation arises in your family, would you know what to do? 

Course Details:
Saturday, 9 December 2017 - 5pm to 10pm
Sunday, 10 December 2017 - 5pm to 10pm

Venue: An Nahdhah, Multi purpose hall, level 3
Conducted By: Akhi Amir 
Fees : $88 per pax, $170 two pax (Non-members)
$78 (Islamicevents.sg Members)

* Limited to 100 pax.
* Price inclusive of notes & certificate of participation.
* Dinner is provided. 

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This is a 2-day course, which consists of theory and practical. Course will be conducted in English. 

Theory: 
1. Steps to take when death in the family happens. 
2. Calling the police or doctor first? 
3. Death by accident. How to react? 
4. Death overseas. What is required or not required. Bury overseas or bring back to Singapore? 
5. Malay Customs: The kain pelekat. Is it necessary? 

These topics (and more) will be discussed in detail during the course.

Practical: 
1. Bathing the deceased 
2. Correct way of shrouding the deceased
3. Doas to recite 
4. Talqin. Is this compulsory? ...and more.
 


INFAQ: Infaq Mutton ( All year round )


Mission: To support mosques and muslim organisations by providing halal mutton for their events / majlis. 

Throughout the year we have had requests from various organisations for sponsorship of mutton and often we have to reject them because we could raise funds only during certain periods like Ramadan, or when we have Aqiqah Australia projects where we could bring in the mutton from Australia. 

To make this effort more sustainable and for us to be able to respond to requests, we have decided to run this project all year around. 

This would also provide avenues for the community to continue supporting various events throughout the year. For Infaq Mutton ( All Year Round ), we will only raise funds for frozen mutton, as it is much easier to acquire and cheaper to purchase compared to fresh mutton. 

If you are an event organiser for a non-profit organisation and would like to request for the meat, do write in to us at info@islamicevents.sg and we will do our best to help.

So far the total amount of mutton we have collected is 324kg, of which:
- 30kg was donated to Masjid Wak Tanjong
- 50kg was donated to Masjid Darul Makmur
- 100kg was donated to Masjid Ar-Rabitah
- most recently 30kg was donated to Masjid Mydin

We are now left with 122kg of mutton, of which 100kg will be donated to Masjid Maarof for their event this December.

Current Mutton Request:

  • Masjid Darul Makmur has requested for 80kg of mutton for their upcoming monthly Hot Meal Distribution event, which will be held every third Sunday of the month. Based on the 22kg of mutton we have left, we only require 58kg of mutton to fulfil this particular request.

Sponsor for this cause now, click on the button below: 

Contribute Now

INFAQ: Free Food Friday


Free Food For All (FFFA) has a mission to prepare and serve 1,000 meals every Friday, which will be distributed at Sultan Mosque and Hj Mohd Salleh Mosque. The meals are meant for everyone and served on a first come first serve basis. FFFA believes that these are the times where harmony and peace among our brethren in humanity needs to be encouraged and supported. What better way to spread love and kindness then to FEED.

Free Food For All is a registered charity (UEN: 201503391Z) with a mission to promote and propagate a kind and caring Community by providing free halal food to the less fortunate, regardless of race or religion. From their inception till date, they are close to providing 200,000 meals to the Community.

Wish to contribute to this cause? You may make sponsorships in multiples of $25, $50, $100 and $1000.

Closing date: 31 December 2017
 
Contribute Now

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Listed below are the events that we have coming up for the rest of January and February. Please do check them out and plan your schedules ahead of time. InshaAllah it will be of great benefit to you. 
Upcoming Events (Calendar View)

[Public Tour] Tales of the Malay World: Manuscript and Early Books Exhibition
Sat, 18 Nov 2017, 1.00pm - 2.00pm | National Library Building | English | 158 views

Marriage Guidance Course by SPMC (1-Day Your Heart My Heart Programme)
Sat, 18 Nov 2017, 9.00am to 5.00pm | Hong Kah North CC | English | 129 views

MCAS Marriage Guidance Course Express
Sat, 18 Nov 2017, 9am - 6pm | Darul Arqam (The Galaxy) | English | 129 views

DACCnDAYS REACHING FOR THE STARS PROGRAMME
Sat, 18 Nov 2017, 2.00PM | Darul Arqam (The Galaxy) | English | 96 views

12 Days of Maulid @Malabar
Sun, 19 Nov 2017, After Magrib | Malabar Mosque | English | 410 views

Interactive Hadith Session: Revive Sunnah
Sun, 19 Nov 2017, 2pm - 4pm | Assyafaah Mosque | Others | 534 views

Maulid Dibaei & Tazkirah Cinta Rasul
Sun, 19 Nov 2017, Selepas Maghrib | Al-Istighfar Mosque | Malay | 112 views
Next Week

Debt & Debt Management in Islam
Wed, 22 Nov 2017, 7.30 - 9.30pm | Al-Falah Mosque | English | 116 views

The Melodious Call
Wed, 22 Nov 2017, 7.30pm - 10.00pm | Ar-Raudhah Mosque | English | 110 views

PLAYAWAY @ MIJ
Thu, 23 Nov 2017, 9 am - 12 pm | 168 Changi Rd Fragrance Building | Malay | 223 views

Madrasah Aljunied 90th Anniversary - Charity Dinner
Sat, 25 Nov 2017, 7.30pm | MAX ATRIA, Singapore Expo | Malay | 318 views

[Public Tour] Tales of the Malay World: Manuscript and Early Books Exhibition
Sat, 25 Nov 2017, 1.00pm - 2.00pm | National Library Building | English | 89 views

Marriage Guidance Course by SPMC (1-Day Your Heart My Heart Programme)
Sat, 25 Nov 2017, 9.00am to 5.00pm | An-Nur Mosque | English | 90 views

Syarahan Bulanan: Alhamdulillah, puji atau syukur kerana Allah swt?
Sat, 25 Nov 2017, After Isya' Prayers | Assyafaah Mosque | Malay | 36 views

Kursus Umrah (Express)
Sat, 25 Nov 2017, 9am - 1pm | WIS @ Changi | Malay | 46 views

Marriage Guidance Course by SPMC (1-Day Your Heart My Heart Programme)
Sun, 26 Nov 2017, 9.00am to 5.00pm | National Library | English | 106 views

Wills & Probate: Application According to Shari’ah Law in Singapore
Sun, 26 Nov 2017, 9AM -2PM | Lifelong Learning Institute | English | 175 views
In 2 Weeks

Deen for Teens: Daycamp for Young Ladies
Mon, 27 Nov 2017, 10.00am | WAFA | English | 274 views

Solat For Kids
Tue, 28 Nov 2017, 10am - 5pm | Primz Bizhub | English | 75 views
December 2017

Grand Maulid@Malabar
Fri, 1 Dec 2017, 11.15 am to 3 pm | Malabar Mosque | English | 218 views

AMUSEFEST
Fri, 1 Dec 2017, 1430-1600 | 51 Haji Lane | English | 97 views

Marriage Preparation Course Cinta Abadi by Relationship Coach Rasimah Jar (PROWISE Consultancy)
Sat, 2 Dec 2017, 9.30am - 5.00pm | 96 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187967 | English | 173 views

[Public Tour] Tales of the Malay World: Manuscript and Early Books Exhibition
Sat, 2 Dec 2017, 1.00pm - 2.00pm | National Library Building | English | 84 views

Kursus Kilat - Mari Kembali Solat
Sat, 2 Dec 2017, 9.00 pagi - 1.00 tengahari | 34 Joo Chiat Road | Malay | 449 views

Mission R3-MIND
Sat, 2 Dec 2017, 0800 hrs | Sarimbun Scout Camp | English | 145 views

Beyond The Vow
Sat, 2 Dec 2017, 2pm-4pm | 62A Arab Street | English | 196 views

Marriage Preparation Course Cinta Abadi by Relationship Coach Rasimah Jar (PROWISE Consultancy)
Sun, 3 Dec 2017, 9.30am - 5.00pm | 96 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187967 | English | 164 views

Being Muslim
Fri, 8 Dec 2017, 7.30 - 9.30pm | Al-Falah Mosque | English | 42 views

[Public Tour] Tales of the Malay World: Manuscript and Early Books Exhibition
Sat, 9 Dec 2017, 1.00pm - 2.00pm | National Library Building | English | 79 views

Islamic Funeral And Death Rites Course
Sat, 9 Dec 2017, 5 pm - 10 pm | An-Nahdhah Mosque | English | 3899 views

Fast Track 1-Day Marriage Guidance Course by Relationship Coach Rasimah Jar
Sun, 10 Dec 2017, 9.15am to 5.30pm | 16 Arumugam Rd, #06-01 Lion Bldg D, Singapore 409961 | English | 687 views

Marriage Guidance Course by SPMC (1-Day Your Heart My Heart Programme)
Sun, 10 Dec 2017, 9.00am to 5.00pm | Nee Soon East CC | English | 70 views

Young Executives Seminar (YES) 2017
Wed, 13 Dec 2017, 8.30am-5.00pm | Sunway Putra Hotel, Kuala Lumpur | English | 117 views

Minggu Al-Qur'an: KENAL, BACA, FAHAMI
Fri, 15 Dec 2017, 6 pm - 10 pm | Perdaus Bukit Batok | Malay | 314 views

[Public Tour] Tales of the Malay World: Manuscript and Early Books Exhibition
Sat, 16 Dec 2017, 1.00pm - 2.00pm | National Library Building | English | 68 views

Marriage Guidance Course by SPMC (1-Day Your Heart My Heart Programme)
Sat, 16 Dec 2017, 9.00am to 5.00pm | An-Nur Mosque | English | 81 views

Marriage Guidance Course by SPMC (1-Day Your Heart My Heart Programme)
Sun, 17 Dec 2017, 9.00am to 5.00pm | Hong Kah North CC | English | 71 views

Marriage Guidance Course by SPMC (1-Day Your Heart My Heart Programme)
Sat, 23 Dec 2017, 9.00am to 5.00pm | National Library | English | 65 views

Still I Rise, Phenomenal Women
Sat, 23 Dec 2017, 2.30pm to 5.30pm | Shine Auditorium | English | 9332 views

Love & Pray Conference
Sat, 23 Dec 2017, 7.45pm | Shine Auditorium | English | 1102 views

Marriage Preparation Course by SPMC (2-Day Cinta Abadi Programme)
Sat, 30 Dec 2017, 9.00am to 4.45pm (both days) | Al-Mukminin Mosque | English | 71 views

CONTEMPORARY TAFSIR WITH UST DR HANIFF HASSAN
Sun, 31 Dec 2017, 7.45pm to 9.45pm | Madrasah Aljunied | English | 3330 views
January 2018

Children & Youth Classes Starting January 2018
Mon, 1 Jan 2018, 9.15am - 2.00pm | Madrasah Al-Maarif Al-Islamiah | English | 49 views

ASQIS - After School Quran & Islamic Studies
Tue, 2 Jan 2018, 1.30 pm -6.30 pm | BLK 349 JURONG EAST AVE 1 #01-1211 SINGAPURA 600349 | English | 321 views

[Public Tour] Tales of the Malay World: Manuscript and Early Books Exhibition
Sat, 6 Jan 2018, 1.00pm - 2.00pm | National Library Building | English | 85 views

Marriage Preparation Course by SPMC (2-Day Cinta Abadi Programme)
Sat, 6 Jan 2018, 9.00am to 5.00pm (both days) | National Library | English | 72 views

[Public Tour] Tales of the Malay World: Manuscript and Early Books Exhibition
Sat, 13 Jan 2018, 1.00pm - 2.00pm | National Library Building | English | 88 views

Understanding Recitations in Solat
Mon, 15 Jan 2018, 7.45pm - 10.00pm | 20 Joo Chiat Road | Malay | 603 views

[Public Tour] Tales of the Malay World: Manuscript and Early Books Exhibition
Sat, 20 Jan 2018, 1.00pm - 2.00pm | National Library Building | English | 79 views

Marriage Guidance Course by SPMC (1-Day Your Heart My Heart Programme)
Sat, 20 Jan 2018, 9.00am to 5.00pm | Nee Soon East CC | English | 55 views
 

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