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“Whoever does not leave off ruinous speech and acting on it (during Ramadan), God does not need him to leave off eating and drinking.” [Bukhari/Muslim]

The blessed month of Ramadan is almost upon us. Come learn the in-depth fiqh (legal rulings) of fasting to attain most benefit during this blessed time. The essence of fasting lies in spiritual upliftment and closeness to God, which may only be gained through sincerity, commitment and proper knowledge. M.E.C.C.A. has realized this timely need for spiritual upliftment and has organized this day long seminar to fulfill the need. If you’re unable to attend the whole program, come for the later half and only pay $10 for registration; now you can’t beat that offer.

Don’t miss out! Come to M.E.C.C.A. center for this dynamic informational seminar next Sunday August 24, 2008 from 11:30 - 5:30 p.m.

In this intensive workshop, students will learn not only about the technical aspects of Ramadan, but also the spiritual and practical aspects of this blessed month. Most new Muslims are told to fast without actually being told what fasting entails. We will explore the Fiqh (legal rulings) of Fasting, including things to do to increase reward and things to avoid that may negate the same rewards. We will also elaborate on one’s relationship with God and using Ramadan as a means to get closer to Him. Some of the basic rules of Zakat-ul-Mal (tithe on wealth) and Zakat-ul-Fitr (tithe for the poor) will be discussed. And of course, what’s Ramadan without a little enjoyment? We will show students Halal and meritorious ways of celebrating Ramadan and ‘Eid, and discuss ways to strengthen community and brotherhood.

Program:
11:30 -1:30 Fiqh of Fasting - Part I
1:30 - 2:30 Dhuhr Prayer Break & Refreshments
2:30 - 3:30 Fiqh of Fasting - Part II
3:30 - 5:00 Spiritual Dimensions of Fasting
5:00 - 5:30 Questions & Answers Session

When: Sunday August 24, 2008 11:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Where: 4 West 43rd St. Ste. 316, New York NY 10036
Cost: $15 / $10*
Includes: Booklet of Reading Materials & Refreshments

Teacher’s Bio:
Zainab Chaudhry is a practicing attorney in New York. After graduating law school in 1998, she worked for several years as a judicial law clerk for the New York Court of Appeals. She has recently returned to the U.S. after spending the last four years studying Arabic at various language institutions in Syria, where she also studied Tajweed, Shafi’i Fiqh, and basic texts in several other Islamic Sciences with traditional teachers and scholars. She is currently residing in Albany, New York, where she teaches Tajweed, Arabic classes and a weekly Halaqa. She works as an Assistant Solicitor General with the NYS Attorney General’s Office.

More info: http://www.meccacenter.com/meccacenter/allAboutRamadan.pdf
Register online: http://allaboutramadan.eventsbot.com/ or Call: 212.354.4320

* $15 for the full Program. $10 for the later half of the session only. No one will be turned away for the lack of funds.