ILIA Launches New Youth Project Management Class

Alhamedellah with the grace of Allah (SWT), in its second year of offering of Youth Project Management (YPM 101), ILIA introduces Leading Youth Project Managers - Cost Management (YPM 201) for those who completed YPM 101 in 2009. YPM 201 builds on YPM 101 and focuses on financial cost accounting for projects. It provides youth ages 12-18 the solid understanding of all fundamental financial areas of a project from bill of material, to income sheets and project operational and capital expenses and balance sheets. The project touches on financial earned value and allows youth to communicate effectively with professional project managers in the industry as related to financial aspects of a project. The coaching this year will be offered by ILIA and ILIA will provide all participants with the same project to develop a full project plan for a new training center in Baltimore City, inshaa Allah coaching involves site visits, public hearings and lots of real-life experience.

YPM 201 inshaa Allah launches on Sunday Dec 5th, 2010 in parallel to its "mama class" YPM 101 which is also held the same day at the ILIA training center inshaa Allah. to register for YPM 201 visit http://ypmdc2010.eventbrite.com/

“Leading Youth Project Managers”
Cost Management
Sunday Dec 5th, 2010
Boys / Girls Ages 12 – 17

This program is offered to youth who have already completed Youth Project Management. It is an advanced course enabling these students to lead incoming students into Youth Project Management.

"Leading Youth Project Managers" has multiple focuses, this class focusses on Cost Management and will provide the youth with a comprehensive understanding of project cost estimation, budgeting and expense tracking inshaa Allah .

Its a great opportunity to learn, give back for the sake of Allah (SWT) and to get community service credit. Students who succesfully complete the class will be eligible to:

a. lead and coach a project team of "Youth Project Management" students.

b. join a paid ILIA internship in accounting and bookkeeping.

c. receive community service.

d. compete against other "Leading Youth Project Managers" in the annual Greater Washington DC Region Project Planning Competition., besides there team participtaion.

Who: Brothers and sisters ages 12 – 17

When: Dec 5th, 2010; Competition (Feb 2011) inshaa Allah

Where: Workshop (Ellicott City, MD), Competition (Masjid in the DC area – To be decided soon inshaa Allah ) - Training Room No. 1

What: Seven hrs of training, quizzes, project problems, mock project plan development, team activities, project management training material, continental breakfast, certificate of attendance, lunch and stronger networking with other youth across the region.

Prerequistes: Youth Project Management with a grade of B or higher

Fees: Workshop Early Bird ($69), Competition (held in Jan 2011 inshaa Allah, additional $25, paid later at time of competition registration).
Financial Aid Available – complete financial aid form http://www.islamicleadership.org/resources/forms for discount code and email to finance@islamicleadership.org

Character Building for 60 Inmates at Local Jail

Alhamedellah ILIA in launching soon pending funds availability an innovative program at Howard County Detention Center.

The program is open to all inmates Muslims and non-Muslims who meet eligibility requirements. The jail houses 350 inmates of which approx 20 are Muslim brothers.


The program involves an 8 week, 18 course intensive character building program. Funds are needed to purchase books, training supplies and pay for three instructors. Inmates can not afford to pay for tuition so the program is offered as a grant from ILIA to the Howard County Detention Center.

It is a great dawa opportunity and a great program to assist these inmates on reentry into the society to be productive Muslims and citizens.

Please donate generously at this link http://islamicleadership.chipin.com/character-building-for-60-inmates-at-local-jail

Training 50 Muslim Juveniles in Laurel

Inshaa Allah ILIA is working hard to provide Islamic character building and development for youth at the Oak Hill detention center, known as New Beginnings.

New Beginnings houses 75 youth of ages 14-18, approx 50-55 of these young men are Muslims. The ILIA program involves 20 courses and a field project which will train the youth in different areas of character building over a school semester.

Funds will be used to purchase books, pay professional instructors, and acquire educational supplies for projects and activities.

Please support this wonderful cause and help a young man get back on their feet and stay on the right path - http://islamicleadership.chipin.com/training-50-muslim-juveniles-in-laurel

ILIA President Eid Khutbah on Eid Al-Adha 1431

 ILIA's President Eid Adha Khutbah for 1431 A.H reflects on sacrifice and its significance in the life of a Muslim as a means to attain the taqwa of Allah (SWT) and inducing positive change in our lives. The khutbah shares key points of the trial Ibrahim and Ismail (pbut) went through and shares lessons for parents, youth and community members. The second part of the khutbah share the current state of the local Muslim ummah in Maryland and offers simple steps to get our communities back on track through mending our foundations, devoting more time to our families, reaching out to help one another, and being elements of change in the society for the betterment of our ummah and nation, all through giving up some of the comforts we enjoy everyday.

Audio Recording is available http://inleadership.org/media/khutbahs-talks/Eid%20Adha%20-%202010-11-16%20-%20DAT%20WS600006.WMA

Regional EPC DC Essay, Presentation and Poster Youth Competition

On behalf of the EPC (Essay Panel Competition) ILIA is sharing the following announcement

 

Don't miss our EPC workshop on 21 Nov at MCC by Sr. Gena Chung. 
Look forward to your participation at the workshop followed by a mini-debate at 3:30 pm, insha'Allah.

See below for this year’s EPC theme, topics, and important deadlines. 

For complete guidelines and the registration form, please visit  http://EPC.Mafiq.org . 

PRE-REGISTRATION is required, register by:   31 Dec 2010

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A Forum to foster writing and communication skills among Muslim youth.

Write, Speak, and Publish!

   EPC 2010 THEME:

TOWARDS A HEALTHY AND HARMONEOUS FAMILY

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ELEMENTARY: How is my family a great blessing from Allah?      
                                 
MIDDLE:  What lessons have I learned from the Prophet and his family and how can I                                                        apply them in my family?
                                                                
HIGH SCHOOL+:  The Family Epidemic: Diagnose the Problems, Write a Prescription?        

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EPC 2010 Important Dates to Remember:

 

Essays, Poster (electronic copy) 

and Multimedia submission deadline:      8 Jan 2011

Event Date:  23 Jan 2011 at ISWA, MD

EPC Workshops and Mini-debate

·        EPC Workshop 1 on 21 Nov 2010 at MCC

·        EPC Workshop 2 on 11 Dec 2010 at Dar Al Taqwa

·        EPC Workshop 1 on 25 Dec 2010 at ICM

(Seats are limited so register for workshops by sending an email at essays@mafiq.org)

 

For questions, please contact essays@mafiq.org and visit  http://EPC.Mafiq.org for more details.

 

wassalam,

Br. Mostafiz Chowdhury

On behalf of EPC 2010 ORG COM

Essays@Mafiq.org

Local Homeless in Need of Support

A couple of local muslimah homeless shelters are in need of support with rent and utility expenses. Combined these shelters serve over 25 sisters, some who have children with them. To support these organizations you may donate here, all funds collected through this link http://islamicleadership.chipin.com/homeless-familes  will be provided to Muslimat Al-Nisaa and Women Affairs of Al-Mumtahinah Home in proportion to their number of residents, as well as a homeless Muslim family that ILIA has been supporting to secure employment and get back in the workforce. Donate here: http://islamicleadership.chipin.com/homeless-familes

Sister in Need of a Room

A sister is in need of a room for a couple of weeks until she can find a place to live in. She was expelled from her non-Muslim sister's residence and needs to rent or share a room. If you have space please contact pr@islamicleadership.org

Sadaqah Needed - Car Needed

A brother who has been out of work for a year due to medical conditions and slow economy leading to him being homeless with his wife, has alhmaedellah been able to find a job as an escalator technican, he is looking for a used car in the range of $1000 or less, either for donation or purchase. If you have a car you are selling in that price range please contact me. If you would like to donate towards the purchase of a car for him so he can start working withing  a week or so, please donate online here http://islamicleadership.chipin.com/homeless-family-job-assistance   . Alhamedellah his wife is working at a local hospital her income is just enough to cover part of their rent, so his job is needed to cover their living expenses (food, clothing, etc..) inshaa Allah.

ILIA Joins Local Islamic Organizations in PG County, Maryland to Oppose "Facility Accessory Use" Bill

October 26th, 2010 / Thul Qaida 18th, 1431 - Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Along with half a dozen Islamic organizations from PG County, ILIA prepared a written statement opposing the proposed Bill CB-073-2010 which would have introduced changes to the definition of accessory use of facilities. The bill which if passed would have harmed religious institutions that hold activities serving the needs of its communities such as educational, athletic, social or other related.

The bill was killed by the councilman who proposed the bill on the spot as the hearing room was packed with over 200 community members, students, teachers and Muslim leaders. To read ILIA's written statement that was filed with the council clerk click here or paste this link in your browser http://www.islamicleadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/PG-County-CB-73-2010-02-no-color.pdf

Part Time College Student Internships

Would you or someone you know be interested in a PT junior management position at ILIA. It would be about 4 hrs on the weekend and then maybe another 2 during the week. A commitment of at least 3 months is needed and responsibilities / roles will range from outreach / business development / sales / program management / accounting / and student registration services.

Interested? Email us a resume to hr@islamicleadership.org along with a copy of your college transcript.

Muhammad (pbuh): Refuting Leadership Fallacies

A special 6 hr seminar with author Imam Mostafa Zayed, author of Lies About Muhammad, followed by a class exam. This seminar is open to Muslims and non-Muslims, so invite your neighbors and friends.
Program includes instruction, copy of Imam Mostafa's latest book - http://astore.amazon.com/islaleadinsto-20/detail/1453618155 - refreshments, exam and certificate.



Who: Ages 15+
Where: ILIA Training Center, Ellicott City, MD
When: Nov 6th, 2010
Why: Learn about the prophet (pbuh), how to discuss with non-Muslims and refute false statements about him (pbuh) & promote the proper dawa
RSVP: http://lies.eventbrite.com/
Fees: $40, limited financial aid / subsidized tickets available
Group rates available $30, complimentary tickets available for non-Muslim neighbors (call 240.765.7151 for details). Financial Aid available

About the Instructor:
Imam Moustafa Zayed has a degree in communication systems engineering, and a member of the scientific board of Quran and Sunnah research of Cairo. He has appeared numerous times on the NY-area television program, "Understanding Religion". He speaks widely in interfaith settings with devotion to bridging peace between the major religions and communities. Zayed is the author of "Muhammad Said" and "Journey of All Times"; he is also a leading teacher in several mosques in New Jersey. Imam Zayed was featured as one of ten North American Islamic scholars on Britain's Channel 4 documentary, "Islam in America."

Leadership Roles in Howard County School System for Immigrant Parents, Oct 2010

Online newsletter - http://www.hcpss.org/newsletter/

PDF newsletter - NewsforParents100410.pdf


Apply Now for International Parent Leadership Program
The International Parent Leadership Program (IPLP) gives international parents, especially those who are first-generation immigrants, the information and training they need to actively participate in school, assume a leadership role and help others advocate for the development and achievement of all children in our school system.

This fall, a six-week IPLP training series will be held in selected schools on Mondays, Nov. 1 through Dec. 20, from 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Participants must attend all six sessions to receive a certificate of completion.

Interested parents should complete and submit an application, available at www.hcpss.org/parents/iplp_application2010.pdf, before October 20.

More information is available at www.hcpss.org/parents/iplp_dates2010.pdf, or contact Dr. Florence Hu at 410-313-1294 or florence_hu@hcpss.org.

Make the Click Bridge the Gap

Inshaa Allah this 7 hr intensive workshop will provide insights into the lives of teens, and provide parents and educators with tools and approaches they can use to deal effectively with difficult situations. It is a mix of presentation, group activities, exercises, assessments and case study analysis from real situations in our Muslim communities in North America.

Why Attend?

• Does you teen not listen to you?
• Is you teen becoming isolated?
• Do you and your teen always get into arguments and can not communicate?
• Does your spouse and your teen never get along?
• Are you being faced with questions in the classroom you don’t know how to address?
• Do you feel your students are not motivated in class?

Who Should Attend?

• Parents
• Teachers
• Educators
• Youth coaches

Topics

• Introduction to Teens
• Parents and Teachers, Who are They?
• Teen Challenges
• Communications Cornerstones
• Significance of Parents in Islam
• Youth—Adult Relationships from the Quran and Sunnah
• Listening Techniques
• Coaching Both Ways
• Motivating the Stubborn
• Mentoring Your Teen
• Effective Criticism
• Untying the Gridlock
• Dealing with Common Problems
• Over the Boundary: Drugs, Sex and Tawheed
• Real case studies

When: Oct 23rd, 2010

Where: 500 Grove St, Herndon, VA

Register online at : http://www.islamicleadership.org

Workshop includes a 60 minute exam at the end of the day. All applicants who score 80% or higher receive (1) ILIA Educational Unit.

Financial Aid available for eligible applicants: Complete form and email prior to registration for a discount code.

Students Receive Prize for Top Score in Lion of the Desert Movie Quiz

Saturday Sept 18, 2010 / Shawaal 9, 1431 Ellicott City, Maryland. As the late hours of the evening were passing away and the leadership movie, Lion of the Desert, coming to an end, a couple dozen students started on there 10 question quiz for middle school age students and 15 question quiz for high school age students. The quiz, a simple multiple choice check point was designed to settle some key concepts into the minds of the students, ranging from key dates mentioned in the movie, to leadership traits exhibited by the various characters and lessons learned. Although the quiz was relatively straight forward, most students received a B- grade. The top student from each category - middle school and high school - received a prize. The middle school student received a battleship game, and the high school student received a book on decision making and smart choices.

Attendees have enjoyed the speeches of Br. Maher Kharma, President of Islamic Society of Annapolis and Imam Mahmoud Abdelhady, Imam of Dar Al-Taqwa as the program started shortly after 6:30 pm. Attendees then performed maghrieb salah and enjoyed the pop corn, veggie sticks, and refreshments while they started to live the scenarios millions of Libyans have experienced in the early 20th century. Another short break for ishaa salat followed by pizza and the remaining half of the movie brought the attendees to full attention as the events in the movie became more highly paced.

ILIA meets community at Muslim FunFest

On Saturday May 29, ILIA participated in Muslim FunFest which was held in Clarsburg, MD. With over 5,000 muslims in attendance and in the midst of children's amusement rides, horeriding, and a packed bazaar, ILIA spoke about its mission, goals, and previous accomplishments. ILIA also passed out flyers for its upcoming events, including Unite Tight. Various representatives from area masjids were present, including Dar Al Taqwa, Muslim Community Center, Dar Us Salam, Islamic Society of Baltimore, and Islamic Community Center of Laurel.

The ILIA booth was staffed by Mohamed Abouerous, Haniffa Osman, and Muhammad Johnson.

ILIA participates in Islamic Society of Baltimore's SummerFest 2010

With the summer heat in full swing, ILIA participated in Islamic Society of Baltimore's SummerFest 2010 on Saturday June 26. ILIA shared information about its mission and goals with ISB's community members. ILIA also continued to promote its programs, including Making the Click/Bridging the Gap and Unite Tight and shared its prior successful programs such as Family Leadership and Mountain Strong. ILIA also met with representatives from MIST (Muslim INterscholatic Tournament) to discuss plans to add a new leadership category to next year's tournament.

The booth was staffed by Founder Ayman Nassar, Mohamed Abouelrous, May Bayomi, and Diangelou Bush, who was completing a summer internship with ILIA.

DC 2010 Youth Project Management, Dec 5th, 2010

“Youth Project Management”
Sunday Dec 5th, 2010 
Boys / Girls Ages 12 – 18

This program is offered to youth who wish to develop project management and leadership skills. It is a mix of presentation, team activities, project development assignments, off-site projects with area Islamic institutions inshaa Allah .

ILIA is training youth on principles of project management on Dec 5th inshaa Allah, participants in the program will have the opportunity to join a team of youth who will act as project managers assisting a Muslim social service, religious or educational organization with planning and managing small projects. Its a great opportunity to learn, give back for the sake of Allah (SWT) and to get community service credit. Teams which work in a community service project, will enter the Greater Washington DC Region Project Planning Competition.

Register Here: http://ypmdc2010.eventbrite.com/

Who: Brothers and sisters ages 12 – 18

When: Project Management Workshop (Dec 5th 2010), Regional DC Competition (Jan 2011 inshaa Allah)

Where: Workshop (Ellicott City, MD), Competition (Masjid in the DC area – To be decided soon inshaa Allah )

What: Seven hrs of training, quizzes, project problems, mock project plan development, team activities, project management training material, continental breakfast, certificate of attendance, lunch and stronger networking with other youth across the region.




Fees: Workshop ($69), Competition ($25) –
Financial Aid Available – complete financial aid form http://www.islamicleadership.org/resources/forms/ for discount code and email to finance@islamicleadership.org

Register Here: http://ypmdc2010.eventbrite.com/

Mountain Strong: Patience in Practice PreTeen Boys, Sept 25th, 2010

“Patience into Practice”
Sept 25th, 2010
Boys Ages 9 – 14
Not only will your child experience activities to build their Islamic identity, but also they will be exposed to several key concepts related to patience and perseverance. Based on the Quran and Sunnah, this leadership retreat for pre-teens provides an opportunity for youth to develop in their deen and put it into practice.

Register Here: http://msb2010.eventbrite.com/

Activities:
Mountain Hiking, Swimming, BBQ, Soccer, Team Activities, Group Competitions, Quizes,  Group Discussions



Location:
Shenandoah Region, VA

Fees:
Limited financial aid available for eligible participants. Fees include three meals, leadership booklets/handouts, certificates of attendance

Times:
Leave after Fajr, return by Ishaa, inshaa Allah bus leave prompty inshaa Allah from (BUS WILL NOT WAIT FOR LATE COMERS)
Dar Al-Taqwa, Columbia Maryland - 6:00am
Dar us-Salaam, College Park - 6:30am
Adams Center, Herndon - 7:30am

Register Here: http://msb2010.eventbrite.com/

Mountain Strong: Patience in Practice Preteen Sisters, Oct 2nd, 2010

October 2th, 2010
Girls Ages 9 – 14
Not only will your child experience activities to build their Islamic identity, but also they will be exposed to several key concepts related to patience and perseverance. Based on the Quran and practice of the Prophet, this leadership retreat for pre-teens provides an opportunity for youth to develop in their deen and put it into practice.

Register Here: http://msg.eventbrite.com/ 

Activities:
Mountain Hiking, BBQ, Team Activities, Knowledge Hunt, Soccer, Quizzes, Group Discussions, plus more - All participants receive a copy of Mountain Strong book ($29 value)

Location:
Rocks State Park, MD

Fees:
As listed about per person. Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, leadership book, activities, exam and certificates of attendance

Times:
7:00am busses depart from
Dar Al-Taqwa, Columbia Maryland, and  Dar us-Salaam, College Park 

Other Details
A certified CPR and first aid chaperons by the American Red Cross available on trip, our ratio is 1 chaperon per 5 kids, the program is developed by professionals educated and trained in leadership. Chaperons have experience in youth programs, and have conducted programs at area Masjids for several years including trips and other off-site programs. The Mountain Strong Book accompanies the program and has been reviewed by two Islamic center Imams (Dar Al-Taqwa and Ann Arbor Muslim Community Center), a youth psychologist, a psychiatric and a leadership expert from the University of Maryland. For the girls program, all chaperons are sisters, except for two adult brothers whose functions are security and logistical support. All activities are conducted by college age trained female chaperons. ILIA serves only halal and healthy food, no junk food/snacks are served. 

Register Here: http://msg.eventbrite.com/