“Then he who hath done an atom-weight of good shall see it then and he who hath done an atom-weight of ill shall see it then.” 99:7-8
By the grace of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala), the Kufa Center of Islamic Knowledge (KCIK) and AL-KUFA Newsletter editors are dedicated to serve Islam, Muslims and the community, and for this reason, we are pleased to announce the following service. We would like to assist by publishing employment opportunities for Muslims, as well as publishing the availability of personnel having specific qualifications.
Brother M.H.Z. has obtained a Bachelor of Law and Commerce Degrees. He is seeking a position in the field of accounting or general administration.
Brother S.Z. has obtained a College of Physician and Surgeon Degree. He is seeking to serve as a family physician.
Brother K.A.M.I. has obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He is seeking to obtain a position in teaching and administration.
Sister S.T. has obtained a Master of Science in Biochemistry. She is seeking to obtain a position in teaching, especially in an Islamic school.
Brother S.T. has obtained a High School Diploma and has experience as a wet paper handkerchief and export distributor. He is seeking a position as a sales representative of any kind.
Sister K.T. has obtained a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Degree. She is seeking a position in the field of teaching mathematics as a tutor, part time or full time.
Brother A.A.E. has obtained a Master of Chemistry with Computer Operation and Programming Diploma. He is seeking any suitable job related to his field and experience.
Brother K.K. has obtained a Master of Business in Art. He is seeking any suitable job, especially with an Islamic Institution.
Brother R.K. has obtained an airline pilot licensee. He is seeking a position as pilot flight instruction.
If you wish to provide assistance to any of these brothers, please call them at (718) 849-9559; (573) 442-6769; [(973) 625120 Bahrain]; [(248) 348 2393 Pakistan]; [+90 532 626 2871 Turkey]; [+90 532 626 2871 Turkey]; (813) 983-0728; [(540) 563-5637 resides in Indonesia, please leave a message. He didn’t have telephone number yet.]; and (540) 725-1681respectively. This is an excellent opportunity to serve the will of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) and the community of mankind.
KCIK, and the AL-KUFA Newsletter editors, are happy to serve those who
would like to find a job through the AL-KUFA Newsletter publications. Our
services are free of charge; you may help support this service or our programs
with your kind contributions, and may Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala) reward
the charitable. The administration and/or staff of KCIK, or the
Editors of the AL-KUFA Newsletter are not liable in any way for any
problems resulting from correspondence stemming from these advertisements.
Also, be advised that we do not publish any response deemed in violation
of Islamic laws or of violation of the law of the land (local, state and
federal). In addition, use of this service for other purposes is strictly
prohibited, and also solicitations of any kind are prohibited too. If you
would like to place such an advertisement and/or you would like to know
more about our brothers and sisters seeking employment, please contact
KCIK. All personal information regarding these advertisements will be kept
confidential until permission is received to release it. Thank you very
much for all your help. Jazakum Allah Khair MAY ALLAH REWARD YOU WITH GOODNESS.
Teach your knowledge to others and (try to) learn yourself the knowledge of others.
A large number of requests, through phone calls, letters, and in person, have been received from those who are interested in the AL-KUFA Newsletter, Dawah program, the Prayer Time-Table and also from those who filled the Free Subscription / Cancellation Form for the AL-KUFA Newsletter. If you receive more than one copy of this newsletter via a duplicate mailing, you can help us correct this by informing us and we thank you for that. Please share this newsletter as well as other material you receive from us, including the Glorious Qur'an with others, Jazakum Allah Khair.
Our sincere thanks and appreciation to all of you. Because of the large numbers of letters that AL-KUFA has received, we will acknowledge and publish only some of these letters each time, and we are unable to include references due to space limitations. Our purpose of publishing these letters is to (a) make a certain plea known to the public in order that they might respond for the pleasure of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala), (b) make us all aware of certain circumstances, or (c) to share a joyous news as well as to make Dua'as and Prayers for those who are ill or have lost a loved one, and also for the one they have lost. NOTE: For those who are interested in announcing the birth of a child, sponsorship of orphan/child, graduation, wedding, death, or to publish matrimonial or employment interests, please contact the Kufa Center of Islamic Knowledge {you must include a telephone number for matrimonial advertisements}. Those who send letters and e-mails, please also provide the Center with your telephone numbers. In addition, brothers and sisters who are requesting of us various Islamic materials and messages, please provide us with a full name, postal address, telephone number, and e-mail address. If this is to be sent to an institution, please ensure that the institution will accept such material(s), even if it is just the AL-KUFA Newsletter. Please type your request(s) and sign the paper. Insha'Allah, we will continue sending this newsletter to whoever wishes to receive it. Also, we request readers to let us know their new addresses when they relocate. Thank you brothers and sisters, and may Allah reward all of you. Jazakum Allah Khairan.
AL-KUFA received letters, e-mails and telephone calls:
Brother Mark from Virginia who is a Volunteer Services Coordinator for the youth in JCC contacted the Center. We sent a complete package of Islamic material to him, after he spoke to the Center. The package will stay in the prison library, including the Glorious Qur'an, to be used by our inmates brothers and sisters, as well as by others who are interested to learn about Islam. Please let us know when you receive it, and we hope that many might benefit by this material. May the Lord of the World guide all of us to the right path, Ameen.
Our thanks and appreciation to all brothers and sisters, Muslims and non-Muslims alike, who sent letters, faxes, e-mails, postcards, publications or phone calls, or came in person to the Kufa Center of Islamic Knowledge (KCIK), and for their support of the AL-KUFA Newsletter, the KUFA School, and the KUFA Public Library, from within the United States and abroad. The kind expressions of the readers, encouraging us to continue this Newsletter are especially appreciated. As for financial help, our thanks and appreciation to all brothers and sisters among our generous readers for their support. Please note: you may specify the purpose of your donations(s), unless you give us permission to use your donations(s) wherever they are needed most and where your donation(s) can most effectively assist, especially for the AL-KUFA Newsletter. All donation(s) and gifts are acknowledged with a tax-deductible receipt (unless otherwise requested) and we thank you for sharing your gifts from Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala) with us. As the fruit of this mission begins to blossom. Insha'Allah, large numbers will receive the AL-KUFA Newsletter. The Glorious Qur’an says,“(Say): We feed you only for the pleasure of Allah; we desire from you neither reward nor thanks. And they spend (benevolently) of what We have provided them with, secretly and openly, and they repel evil with good; for these is the (happy) attainment of the (Eternal) abode.” 76:9 & 13:22
We are very grateful to all sources that sent us publications, their
communications about Islam, Muslim community affairs, and educational articles,
and to many individuals and institutions in the United States and abroad.
Masha’Allah, these publications are all excellent and those who have borrowed
them have enjoyed reading them. These publications are inventoried in the
KUFA Public Library and some have been mailed to our brothers and sisters
in the prisons and other places.
In addition, our thanks to all brothers and sisters who took the time
to write or call KCIK, and informed us about the change of their addresses
or their desire to receive the AL-KUFA Newsletter. Remember, it costs us
to distribute this newsletter to thousands of readers, and only a few continue
their support of it. Please be aware of this and send your donations to
cover the cost for mailing, etc., to AL-KUFA. Please also inform us of
any change in address. When a newsletter is returned to us, it costs us
up to $1.60 in some cases. This is a waste of resources. Please, let us
avoid this loss.
Our thanks and appreciation to our brothers and sisters from Maryland and Virginia who respectively donated $25 and $10 respectively. Also, our special thanks and appreciation to all brothers and sisters in Virginia for their kindness who came forward, especially, to help the needy by their donations of ($100), and $40 (in the donation box).
May Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala) make the pure things of sustenance flow unto all, Ameen. The Glorious Qur’an says,“Verily, Verily, your guardian is (none else but) Allah, and His Nabiy (Muhammad). and those who believe, those who establish prayer and pay the poor-rate, while they be (even) bowing down (in prayer). Whoever taketh Allah and His Apostle (Nabiy Muhammad) as his guardian, and those who believe, verily, (he hath joined) Allah’s party. They are those that shall (always) be triumphant. And the believing men and women, they are guardians of one another; they enjoin good and forbid evil and they establish (the regular) prayer and pay the poor-rate and obey Allah and His Nabiy (Muhammad). Allah will bestow on them His mercy; Verily Allah is All-Mighty, All-Wise.” 5:55-56 Blessings of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala) upon you all now and always. Jazakum Allahu Khairan for your donations and support. May the Almighty Lord reward all of you in this life and in the hereafter. The Glorious Qur’an says,“You will never attain piety unless you spend on others out of what you dearly cherish.” 3:92
Just remember that any money you pay to support KCIK, KUFA School, KUFA Public Library and AL-KUFA Newsletter is paid to strengthen the word of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala) and for the sake of spreading Islam. May Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala) bless you all, give you courage and provide you with resources to continue your support. The Glorious Qur’an says,“Say (O' Our Apostle (Nabiy Muhammad!)' If ye do love Allah, then follow me, and Allah will love you.” 3:30 Jazakum Allah Khair (MAY ALLAH REWARD YOU WITH GOODNESS).
Financial Report Summary
April through June, 1999
Insha'Allah (God Willing), we will report to you the income (receipts) and expenses (payments and/or costs) through the coming months.
Total receipts for the three months are: $185.00
Total expenditures for the three months are printing the AL-KUFA Newsletter:
$210.00; Bulk Mail: $115.09; Stamps: $277.15; Telephone: $73.69; Membership
Fee: $30 and Annual Administration Fee for 1998: $10; and copies: 0.96.
Total is: $716.85
The costs of special items as previously listed in the AL-KUFA Newsletter purchased through the donations of our brothers, including donations for the KUFA Scholarship $1000, donations for purchasing equipment and/or software $2000, Islamic obligations ($400) for the poor and needy of the followers of Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wasalam), and $200 for the poor and needy, will be excluded from the Financial Report Summary and will be published in the future, Insha’Allah. Also, the previous donations are for many causes such as AL-KUFA, KUFA School, KUFA Public Library, as well as for the building to worship Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala). Insha’Allah, we will soon report the specific purposes for whole of your previous donations were used. Let us pray together that the AL-KUFA Newsletter, KUFA Scholarship and KCIK programs will continue to serve the Muslims and the entire world. O' LORD, FULFILL OUR DESIRES FROM THE VASTNESS OF THY GRACE AND DO NOT CUT OFF OUR HOPE BY REFUSAL, AMEEN.
The Kufa Center of Islamic Knowledge is entirely dependent on your financial contributions. The AL-KUFA Newsletter especially needs your support to cover its monthly costs. So, please share with us a fair contribution for this newsletter to enable it to continue. In addition, we receive a large number of requests for the AL-KUFA Newsletter. If you don't receive the AL-KUFA Newsletter, it is only because we don't have enough funds to cover the costs, especially for overseas shipping including Canada. [Note to our brothers and sisters in prison: please check with your institutions if you did receive the AL-KUFA Newsletter, and if you received it, then please share it with other brothers and/or sisters. We included the previous issues of the AL-KUFA Newsletter with our parcel to prison libraries. Those in any prison who haven’t received their packages including a copy of the Glorious Qur’an, please request your chaplain and/or any representative of that facility to contact the Center, and Insha’Allah, we will be able to send it. Also, as part of Dawah program, brothers and sisters who would like to have someone visit them and/or call them on the telephone (for about 20 minutes) to talk about Islam, please request the chaplain/officer of that institution to contact the KCIK. We can arrange for people to call specific individuals, or to call a group of Muslims over a speaker phone, at an appointed time to provide lessons or answer questions on Islam, Insha’Allah.
In addition, it is our responsibility to bring to your attention, our dear readers, that we are in desperate need for a place to teach and in need of resources {Qur’an, Hadith, Fiqh, and other Islamic books}. Islamic newsletters, Bulletin of Affiliation, Islamic magazines, newspapers and other Islamic materials were received from many Islamic institutions. Copies of Islamic Arabic books, and videos were received from the donations of Islamic Bookshop, Foundation and Institution, and also, our sister from Minnesota donated a CD which contains the Qur’an, Hadith, Fiqh, and other information material. An excellent “Story of the prophets (Anbya’a) from the Holy Qur’an”, was received from Qur’an, Inc. This is particularly good reading material for the youth (it is perfect gift), and it is also available to be borrowed from the KUFA Public Library. For those who are willing to purchase it, please contact KCIK for more information. Any donation (s) will aid us in our Dawah program as well as benefit the KUFA Public Library.
Insha'Allah, many individuals and publishers will participate in this Dawah program. May Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala) reward you for your efforts, and enable you to do good deeds in this life, and bless you and your family in this world and in the hereafter.
Our special thanks to those who visited the Center and/or borrowed books and other material. O’ Lord increase our knowledge and guide all of us to the right path, Ameen.
For the pleasure of Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’Ala), we therefore request
you to assist us financially or materially in all of our programs. We particularly
request you to bring this plea to the attention of your community, and
encourage them to donate their Islamic charities to this cause. Jazakum
Allah Khair (MAY ALLAH REWARD YOU WITH GOODNESS).
A genuine believer strives through Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta'Ala) 's will. Nabiy Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi Waalihi Wa Salam) said: “Whoever loves to meet Allah, Allah loves to meet him.” The Glorious Qur’an says,“And expend in the path of Allah and cast not yourselves with your own hands into perdition, and do good, for verily, Allah loveth the beneficent ones. And (the strong ones and those who struggle) in the way of Allah, they are the ones who (rightly) hope for the Mercy of Allah; and Allah is Oft-Forgiving, All-Merciful. Soon will Allah bring (forward) a people, them He loveth and they love Him, (they are) lowly before the believers, mighty against the infidels, striving hard in Allah’s way, and they fear not the censures of any censure; this is the grace of Allah, He giveth it to whomsoever He desireth, Verily, Allah is Ample-Giving, All-Knowing. ” 2:195&218 & 5:54
O' Lord, You know the extent of our insight and knowledge, and our secrets are manifest to You. Our hearts tremble in separation from You, and if solitude causes us fear and unease, the awareness of You comforts us, and if hardship and difficulty assails us, You alone are our refuge.
Do not wish to be like anyone except in two cases. (The first is) a person, whom Allah has given wealth and he spends it righteously; (the second is) the one whom Allah has given wisdom and he acts according to it and teaches it to others.
Faith and true belief, or Imaan, is a state of spiritual health that needs to be constantly nurtured, just as we nurture our physical health. Whenever someone asks us, “How are you?”, our mind invariably thinks about the physical and mental condition of our being. How many of us respond to such a question based on the state of our Imaan, our peace with Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’Ala), regardless of our physical well-being? This takes deliberate reflection and training, and does not sprout on its own, unattended. As we know from science, the human body is exposed to and also houses bacteria of many types, but it is our immune system that keeps us from being consumed by them. However, when a person is afflicted with a disease such as AIDS, his immune system breaks down, and he becomes an easy prey to the environment that soon devours him. Imaan is the immune system of our spiritual being. Once, the Nabiy [Sallallahu Alayhi (Waalihi) wa salaam] was asked,“What is the sign of faith?” He replied, “When your good deeds give you pleasure, and your evil deeds grieve you, you are a man of faith”. The man asked further, “And what is sin?” He replied, “When anything smites you within yourself, forsake it.” Man has been endowed with a “fire-alarm”, called a conscience, that shakes his peace whenever he violates the natural law of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’Ala). But the erring man works diligently at silencing this voice of conscience, and then as Imaan drains away from him, his heart becomes harder and harder, until as the Qur’an says (2:74), “it becomes like a rock, rather worse in hardness, for there are some rocks from which streams burst forth, and there are some of them which split asunder so that water flows from them; and yet, there are some which fall down for the fear of Allah.” [To Be Continued Insha’Allah]