Elections will take place on Friday, March 20th, 2009. This is a mandatory meeting for all Muslim Club members, as you will be electing your new officers for next year. T-shirts will also be distributed on Friday.

Friday, February 20th, 2009

Brother Rashad Sayeed visited Lane Tech today as our first speaker of the year. He spoke about the importance of prayer and how it can assist us in the world right now and in the Hereafter.

The topic for next week will be announced soon. We will also begin working on the plans for the Second Annual Lane Tech Muslim Club Spring Dinner!

Friday, February 5th, 2009

T-shirt money is to be turned in BY Tuesday, February 10th, 2009. If you do not turn the money in by Tuesday, you will not receive a shirt.

November 21st, 2008

Topic of Discussion/Debate: Zabiha vs. Non-Zabiha Meat

Muslim Club members debated whether or not it was appropriate to eat non-Zabiha meat. We also discussed why Zabiha meat might be important to some people and not to others.

Next Week's Topic: Islamic Month of Dhul-Hijjah

For more information about Dhul-Hijjah, visit: http://islam.about.com/cs/hajj/f/dhul_hijjah.htm

Please bring topics to discuss for future meetings.

November 14th, 2008

The opening topic of discussion concerned the belief that Islam is a way of life.

We played a game of Jeopardy with questions regarding the Declaration of Faith (Shahadah). 

Next week's meeting is going to be a little different. We are going to have a debate/discussion on Zabiha versus Non-Zabiha. You MUST bring evidence to back up your statements/beliefs. Please try to provide the most authentic information you can find. 

Bring in any ideas for discussions/debates for future meetings.

Next week's opening topic of discussion will be by Umar.

REMINDER: Both girls and boys can pray Asr after the meeting has been concluded. 

October 17th, 2008

Discussion: What is Islam? What do you know about Islam? What is your personal definition of Islam or religion in general?

We discussed the importance of the Five Pillars of Islam:

• Shahadah (Declaration)
  
• Salah (Prayer)
  
• Zakat (Charity)
  
• Sawm (Fasting)
  
• Hajj (Pilgrimage)
  

Shahadah is the declaration of faith stating: "I bear witness that there is none worthy of worship except Allah (swt), the One, without any partner. And I bear witness that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is His servant and His Messenger."

Salah is prayer which is performed five times a day as a direct relationship with God.

Zakat is a mandatory charity to the needy and poor.

Sawm is fasting during the the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims fast to purify themselves and to devote themselves to God. Not only do we fast to "feel like those in need" but to also clean our sins and become better Muslims. It is a way for us to get closer to Allah (swt).

Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca (Makkah). This is an obligation that must be performed at least once in a Muslim's lifetime. It is the demonstration of a Muslim's devotion to God. Hajj is the 12th month in the Islamic calendar. 

Starting October 31st, 2008 one person will bring up a topic of discussion (i.e. Quranic verse, hadith, news, etc.) and will begin the discussion.

We also discussed fundraising ideas for organizations such as Islamic Relief:

• Buttons
• Candy
• Car Wash
• Stickers

The shirt design will be finalized by October 31st inshAllah. 

**There will be NO MEETING next week due to a no school day on October 24th, 2008.

Topic for Next Week: Shahadah

Weekly Quranic Verse, Hadith, etc: Mustafa

First Meeting

October 10th, 2008

We had our first Muslim Club meeting (& party) and discussed the goals for Muslim Club:

• Help attain better understanding of Islam
• Service Projects
• Spring Dinner
• Guest Speakers
• Group Discussions

We also played a game. Several quote cards were placed around the room. Each quote was an idea from a different religion that had the same beliefs of Islam.