Fajr: 4.30am
Zuhr: 1.30pm
Asr: 6.30pm
Maghrib: 8.35pm
Isha: 10.20pm
Fajr: 4.30am
Zuhr: 1.30pm
Asr: 6.30pm
Maghrib: 8.35pm
Isha: 10.20pm
SNMC is looking to hire 3 student positions for summer jobs this year. Tasks listed below.
Please apply to info@snmc.ca with a resume and a cover letter explaining why SNMC should hire you on or before Monday, May 15, 2018.
Working hours at SNMC: Monday to Friday 1 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. (35 hours per week)
The positions are for 8 to 10 weeks from Monday June 18 to Friday August 25, 2018.
Only Grade 12 and returning university students will be considered.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for the Summer Student Employment Program, you must satisfy the following criteria:
1-YOUTH EVENT COORDINATOR
Number of hours per WEEK: 35
Rate: $14
Task and Responsibilities
Assist in carrying out existing youth events; plan next year’s youth events; identify opportunities for new events and fundraising activities to fund SNMC’s activities; gather information and resources to carry out the events; serve as liaison with vendors on event-related matters. Manage event details such as coordination of volunteers, resources, and scheduling, assisting with space bookings, AV equipment set-up, event signs, and food and beverage orders. Assist with event set-up and wrap-up, annual summer events organized by SNMC.
2-Community Outreach Coordinator
Number of hours per WEEK:35
Rate: $14
Task and Responsibilities
Contact existing donors to seek feedback and update contact information. Maintain donor records and database. Interact with donors in person and increase organizational visibility. Address donor concerns and questions. Develop and conduct the survey. Provide administrative support as needed. Most of SNMC donors/patrons are members of visible minorities.
3-Funding Officer
Number of hours per WEEK: 35
Rate: $14
Task and Responsibilities
Play the lead role in researching and developing a comprehensive understanding of the national, regional, and local sources of funding to support SNMC programs. Take a lead responsibility for the preparation and submission of high-quality applications to grant-distributing bodies. Ensure that all monitoring reports required as a result of successful applications are completed and returned accurately and on time.
Dear SNMC Brothers and Sisters,
SNMC Friday Night Lecture on May 11th – Fiqh of Fasting (Ramadan)
WHO: Shaikh Youssef Berrada and Imam Zijad WHAT: Fiqh of Fasting (Ramadan) WHEN: Friday night, May 11th (after ‘Magrib prayer SHARP) WHERE: SNMC Masjid/Mosque All are welcome to join this seminar and gain knowledge about the basics of Fiqh of Fasting and thus gain more chances to benefit from the month of Ramadan, Insha Allah! |
SOME BENEFITS OF FASTING IN RAMADAN
Let us remind ourselves of some of the lessons (benefits) which we learn or gain in this great school of the month of Ramadan. Fasting, as will be explained, is not only a physical but also a spiritual exercise that has many lasting benefits and the best one is spiritual. Here are just a few of these great benefits that fasting persons gain in the month of Ramadan: 1. At Taqwa (awareness of Almighty Allah, mindfulness, consciousness) that translates into self-control, self-restraint, self-discipline and self-evaluation). Almighty Allah informs us in the Qur’an: “O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those nations before you that you may attain a quality of At Taqwa.” (Al Baqarah 183) Fasting helps one to become less preoccupied with bodily appetites and enables the heart and mind to become free to reflect over deeper spiritual matters, such as one’s relationship with God and with fellow human beings. It enables a person to develop sustained consciousness of God – “Taqwa”. That is to say, fasting instills in the hearts of the Saimin (the fasting persons), the essence of consciousness of the Creator, moral courage both in secret and manifest, guarding the heart and the seat of emotions from spoilage and moral indecency. 2. As Sabr (Patience). The school of the month of Ramadan gives to the Saimin practical lessons which will affect positively the heart, soul and the body of the Saim. Fasting helps in conditioning the heart, soul, and body on the virtues of patience and firmness in the face of adversity. As Sabr turns the phrase ‘I can not’ into ‘I can’. It is an inner and psychological conquest over things perceived by others as impossible. It fills the mind and soul with the necessary powers to function effectively in life. As Sabr, in Islam, is considered as the most important possession of a believer and one of the greatest lesson fasting people learn from Siyam. As Sabr is a response or a result of fasting! Saim controls three aspects of his/her body which are the root cause of human downfall, namely the stomach, the private parts, and the tongue. The lessons of Sabr in the month of Ramadan are thus obvious. The Saim is well aware of the words of the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (S): “Ramadan is the month of As Sabr (Patience). And the reward for As Sabr is Jannah (Paradise).” (Ibn Khuzaymah) 3. Behavioral modification and especially cleansing the tongue from backbiting, mocking, lying, slandering, yelling, screaming, shouting; keeping our eyes in restraint from unlawful look; the ears from listening to an idle talk, etc. One of the important things that fasting offers the Saim (observer of fasting) is helping him/her control or change his/her habits. To change or control a habit is to wage a war on oneself. The Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (S) advised us as follows: “Sawm is a shield (or a screen or a shelter from the Hell-fire). So, if a person is Saim, he/she should not engage in foolish behavior or shouting or yelling. If someone offends or fights him/her, he/she should just remind himself/herself and others: ‘I am fasting, I am fasting.” (Bukhari, Muslim) If fasting for a whole month with the prayers, do not prove their effect on the whole behavior of the Muslim, especially in developing self-control and strengthening the will, they are rejected by Almighty Allah since they have been fruitless. The Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (S) warned us that one who prays without being influenced by the prayer, may not gain anything from his/her prayers except the physical exertion of standing, kneeling, and bowing; and similarly, whoever does not abandon falsehood in word and action then Allah the Mighty and Majestic has no need that he/she should leave his/her food or drink. (Bukhari) 4. Social benefits. Fasting is an expression of solidarity with the poor, the family and the whole community. In the school of Ramadan this lesson of solidarity is well understood. Even in N. America, the days of Ramadan are the days in which the rich brothers and sisters have first-hand experience of what it is to be poor. Fasting instills in the hearts of rich brothers and sisters the virtue of Rahmah (Mercy), which is important in terms of social well-being and good harmony among people. Besides being the month of As Sabr it is the month of mutual help and support and the month in which the Rizq (provision) is multiplied for the believers, as the Messenger of Allah said in the Hadith reported by Ibn Khuzaymah. Fasting encourages compassion and charity. When fasting, one should think of those in need who may be fasting but have no food at the start or the end of their fast, those whose tiny children are also having to go hungry, out of poverty. The Prophet Muhammad described Ramadan as “the month of Mercy”. His companions observed: “The Prophet (Muhammad) was the most generous of people, but he would be his most generous during Ramadan…”. (Bukhari) Fasting promotes Community Spirit. During Ramadan the one who fasts has heightened concerns for the well-being of the community, both rich and poor, intellectuals and labourers. Community spirit is promoted as people start fasting at the same time and break their fast at the same time, they reflect together through longer prayer and deeper devotions. It is greatly encouraged that families invite each other to break their fast together. Zakatul Fitr has been prescribed on the believers as means of getting rid of the bad effect of vain talks and useless speeches in Ramadan, any shortcomings or un-Islamic act as well as to help the needy on the day of Eid and make them happy. As it can be seen, the wisdom behind this institution is individual and social as well. Besides these two components or benefits, let us mention that being generous during the month of Ramadan is the tradition of the Messenger of Allah, Muhammad (S). We were taught by the example of the Messenger of Allah. Ibn Abbas (r.a) said: “The Messenger of Allah was the most generous person among all people, particularly during the month of Ramadan he used to be extraordinary generous when he met the angel Jibril. During this month the angel Jibril used to visit him every night and recite the Qur’an to him. At this time the normal generosity of the Messenger of Allah used to be very much increased, faster than the rain bearing wind.” {Bukhari, Muslim} |
God Almighty describes Ramadan as follows:
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“The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. is present at his home), he must observe Saum (fasts) that month, and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe Saum (fasts) must be made up] from other days. Allah intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you. (He wants that you) must complete the same number (of days), and that you must magnify Allah [i.e. to say Takbir (Allahu Akbar; Allah is the Most Great] for having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him.” (Al Baqarah 185) |