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Tuesday 29/8/2006 THE PROPHET’S FAST Insha Allah, the blessed month of Ramadhan will be with us soon. It is a month of Allah’s Mercy, Forgiveness and Blessings; the month of the Quran and Muslim solidarity. ‘The Prophet’s Fast’ is a workshop that aims to prepare our children for Ramadhan and help them better appreciate it, through the beautiful examples of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w). They will be taught the importance of fasting from the spiritual and physical aspects, why they should maximize their ibadah during this month and the ways to do so. They will come to know our Prophet’s fast better as they relive his days and nights in Ramadhan. The workshop further aims to help them understand why this month is special and motivate them in making this Ramadhan better than previous ones. Catering to two age groups, each participant will be given a Ramadhan Guide and Activity Booklet. As places are limited do respond to the contacts provided the soonest possible. Workshop 1 (9 - 12 years old) This workshop will be conducted by Puan Zarina Nalla. A member of MPF, she is a graduate of International Islamic University in the Faculty of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences and briefly studied Arabic in Jordan. A one time Quran teacher to children, she is currently a contributing writer with Halal Journal on various Islamic issues, and a part time editor of a worldwide email based publication program. She is married and is a mother of two young children. Date : 16th September, 2006 Time : 9.00 am - 1.30 pm Place: Masjid Wilayah, Jln Duta Dewan Nursery, Anjung ‘D’ Cost : RM 40 (inclusive of lunch) RSVP : Puan Azra 016 209 4500 azrabanu@gmail.com Puan Ruhana 019 236 8722 ruhana.hashim@gmail.com Pn Mimi 012 372 3135 miminora@gmail.com Workshop 2 (13 - 17 years old) This workshop will be conducted by Assoc Prof Dr. Ahmad Farouk Musa, a founding member of MPF. He is a cardiothoracic surgeon in UMMC and an Associate Professor of Surgery in the Medical Faculty of UPM. A known academician and researcher, his work is presented across Asia and Europe and has won him several distinguished medals at national and international levels. He is also active in the Islamic arena and regularly delivers talks in universities and other Islamic centres on various Islam related topics. Date : 17th September, 2006 Time : 9.00 am - 1.30 pm Place : As above Cost : RM 40 (inclusive of lunch) RSVP: Pn Zainuriah 017 872 2968 acu_16@yahoo.com Pn Aishah 012 223 1961 aish7177@yahoo.com *Participants will be dismissed immediately after Zohor prayers. Parents are invited to join their children for Zohor at the mosque. 
Friday 11/8/2006 George Galloway - Hizbollah Is Not A Terrorist Organization "One mans terrorist is another mans freedom fighter" George Galloway has spoken out in support of Lebanon, saying he believes Hizbollah is justified in defending Lebanon against Israeli attacks . The Respect MP also lambasted media coverage of the war and said the UN resolution means nothing. Click here to view the VIDEO. Update : You can also view the video through the YouTube player below (Click play then pause to buffer first) :-
Added an article entitled Opinion: Thumbs up to living in Malaysian diversity written by Patricia Martinez
Wednesday 9/8/2006 MPF Statement regarding PM Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s directive that issues of religious sensitivity should not be openly debated in the public arena (In English & B.M) The Muslim Professionals Forum ( MPF ) lauds PM Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi’s directive that issues of religious sensitivity should not be openly debated in the public arena. We recognize that freedom of conscience (in the present context, religious freedom) and freedom of expression are among the fundamental rights that characterize a modern democratic society. However we regret that of late the climate of relative openness under the present administration has been abused by certain quarters into a free for all Islam-bashing in the name of championing religious freedom.....Read more MPF MENGALU-ALUKAN SARANAN PM HENTIKAN PERDEBATAN ISU KEAGAMAAN Muslim Professionals Forum (MPF) mengalu-alukan saranan Perdana Menteri supaya dihentikan perdebatan isu2 keagamaan didalam arina awam. Kita sanjungi kebebasan berfikir (dalam konteks terkini kebebasan beragama) dan kebebasan bersuara sebagai hak asasi yang mencernakan sebuah masyarakat yang demokratik dan bertamaddun. Namun demikian, suasana keterbukaan yang dipraktikkan kini oleh kerajaan telah di salah guna oleh beberapa pihak untuk mengutuk Islam di bawah naungan kebebesan beragama...Baca Seterusnya
Friday 28/7/2006 Defenders of Islam (DOI) released a Memorandum on Apostasy in Islam and Conversion to Islam Click here to view the memorandum in English and Bahasa Malaysia (Right-click and save target as to download word document)
Wednesday 19/7/2006 AN INTELLECUAL DISCOURSE ON REVIVALISM ( SERIES I ) 23RD JULY 2006 0900 - 1300 BALL ROOM SIME DARBY CONVENTION CENTRE MONT KIARA MUSLIM PROFESSIONALS FORUM ( MPF ) PROGRAM : 0900 : REGISTRATION & DRINKS 1000 : OPENING ADDRESS BY CHAIRMAN 1005 : OPENING BY YB DATO' SERI SHAHIDAN KASSIM, MB PERLIS 1020 : INTELLECTUAL DISCOURSE ON REVIVALISM PANELISTS :
ADMISSION FEE : RM 10.00 ( 4 WORKING PAPERS & REFRESHMENTS ) STUDENTS : FREE ADMISSION FOR INFORMATION : MANAN RAZALI 016-2097727 SITI JAMILAH 012-3718518 ASNAH 012-2100577 STUDENTS KINDLY CONTACT : DR. M. IZHAM ISHAK 019-4341981 ROSMALIZAWATI 013-9402247 NURHIDAYATI 013-7634950 OR EMAIL : ana_am99@hotmail.com daie@maktoob.com
Letters : Response to Dr. Chandra Muzaffar on Relifious Pluralism by Dr. Musa Mohd. Nordin
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Tuesday 6/6/2006 MPF Fund Raising Hi Tea MPF is organising a hi tea to raise funds for children and women living with HIV/AIDS (Right-click and save target as to download) Click here to view brochure (Front page) Click here to view brochure (Back page) Click here to view raising fund card (PDF file) Updates - Uploaded pictures of Dinner with Hamzah Yusuf in Gallery section
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MPF YOUTH CAMP 2006 Right-click and save target as to download (PDF format) :- MPF Youth Camp 2006 Brochure 1 MPF Youth Camp 2006 Brochure 2 COST Payment is by minimum contribution of RM280 per participant, entitling participants to meals, lodging, activities, insurance & participant kit. SPONSOR A YOUTH There are a number of youth in our community who would like to attend camps like this but lack the means to do so. In our previous camps, several youth were able to participate, due to the generosity of kind donors. You can help too. GUEST SPEAKER Brother Yahya Adel Ibrahim Of Egyptian descent, Brother Yahya was born in Ontario, Canada. He began memorizing the Quran at the age of 16 and finished 20 months later receiving an Ijaazah. He began lecturing at the main mosques in Toronto at the age 17. In his quest for authentic, classical Islamic knowledge, Brother Yahya has traveled extensively to study with some of the most prominent scholars of our era. He is a regular lecturer to Muslims and non-Muslims audiences throughout the world and often conducts youth camps too. He is currently based in Perth, Australia where he is the Deputy Principal of the Australian Islamic College, the biggest Islamic school in Australia. REGISTRATION Register early to avoid disappointment. Places are confirmed upon receipt of the registration form and payment; on a first come first serve basis. CLOSING DATE The completed Registration Form must be sent to us on or before July 3, 2006. AFRAID OF MISSING THE WORLD CUP? Have no fear.To ensure that nobody misses out; there will be World Cup live on big screen! CANCELLATIONS Contributions are not refundable but transferable, that is there may be a substitute, one week before the camp. CONTACTS For registration or inquiries, contact: Pn Aishah - 012 2231961 / miariff@streamyx.com Pn Mimi - 012 3723135 / musa@mpf.org.my Pn Azra - 016 2094500 / azrabanu@gmail.com YOU ARE THE BEST UMMAH With globalisation being a catchword these days, and a world growing increasingly intolerant, the challenges facing our youth cannot be underestimated. The Muslim Ummah seems to be under siege, and too often, Islam is made the scapegoat as we find ourselves backed into a corner. Maintaining an Islamic Identity The fine act of balancing assimilation into society and maintaining an Islamic identity is a battle many will encounter. Isolation is never the answer, yet the temptations that lurk out there are very real. How can our youth accept the honour and privilege that Allah has bestowed upon us with pride and conviction? How can they live their lives in today's society without compromising their Islamic identity? Examples from Prophet Muhammad The purpose of this camp is to enrich and strengthen the hearts and minds of our youth, through education, spiritual training, reflections and teamwork. Insha Allah, the camp hopes to bring our youth closer to Allah and increase their knowledge in matters of Islamic worship and behaviour, through the beautiful teachings and manners of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). How Best to Deal with Challenges Participants will be taught how best to deal with the challenges they face and activities include study of Islamic etiquette, mind games and outdoor sports. Sharing the Same Hopes with Others Life long friends are made at a camp, as it brings together people sharing the same hopes, dreams and fears. Lives have been changed here and it is an experience you do not want to miss. OBJECTIVES
Youth aged 15 - 19 years "You are the best of people ever raised for mankind......." - Surah Ali Imran:110
MPF Official Statement on PENANG PROTEST The Muslim Professionals Forum (MPF) regrets the public demonstration that disrupted a forum in Penang recently organized by Aliran and the Article 11 Coalition on "The Federal Constitution: Protection for all" as widely reported by the media yesterday. We hope the authorities will investigate the incident and apply the law in a fair and just manner. We recognize and reaffirm the right of any group or individuals to express their opinions on the above matter in a public forum. However, it must be pointed out that many Muslims see the controversy surrounding the Inter Faith Commission (IFC) and the calls for amendments/repeal of article 121 (1a) as one not of dialogue and cooperation among major religions, but one of provocation and Islamphobia. Hence playing with a highly charged and sensitive issue with the potential for emotive over-reactions and manipulation by irresponsible quarters. The argument whether our federal constitution is secular or otherwise is an endless game. We reaffirm our confidence that its provisions that enshrines Islam as the religion of the federation while at the same time protecting the religious practices of others is a sound basis for tolerance and respect amongst Malaysians of all faiths. We reiterate our position that sincere and honest dialogue is the way forward for religious harmony which Malaysians have been enjoying without the need for a body armed with statutory powers like the proposed IFC which Muslims have every reason to be suspicious of. Although we respect the rights of the organizers to hold such a forum, we question their motive for resurrecting the controversy surrounding the Moorthy and Nyonya Tahir cases. Muslims have learnt some hard lessons over the former and have accepted with openness the Shariah court's ruling over the latter, demonstrating that such cases can be dealt with justly and objectively by our dual justice system. It is unfortunate that our present climate of relatively improved openness has been exploited to dwell on sensitive issues that are divisive to society rather than focusing on the more fundamental issues of justice as well as the material and social well being of ordinary Malaysians. Dr. Sheikh Johari Bux Founding Director Muslim Professionals Forum Suite 1810, 18th Floor, Plaza Permata, Jalan Kampar, Kuala Lumpur 50400 Tel : 03-40427139
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