First Cleveland Masjid Celebrates 75 Years of Service

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatulahi wa barakatuhu.

Surat al Fatiha 5-7: "Thee (alone) we worship; Thee alone we ask for help. Show us the straight path, The path of those whom Thou hast favored; Not (the path) of those who earn Thine anger nor of those who went astray." 

Alhamdulillah! 

The First Cleveland Mosque is honored to announce our 75th Anniversary. This major milestone is a source of great honor for the Muslim community. Established in 1937, The First Cleveland Mosque is the second oldest Islamic Organization in the United States. Over the years, The First Cleveland Mosque has persevered, demonstrating consistency and growth. To commemorate this occasion, we will host a two day event, September 14-15, 2012, themed The Legacy Continues Through Education and Community Service. Please see our event page for details.

The mission of the First Cleveland Mosque is to embrace and propagate the fundamental teachings of Islam through service to our community according to the Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.). Salla Allahu alaihi Wa Sallam

 

History

 

The First Cleveland Masjid is one of the oldest Muslim institutions in the U.S. Founded in 1937 by Al Hajj Imam Wli Akram an African American. First Cleveland Masjid Remains a testimony of the powerful attraction that Americans have towards the beliefs and culture of Islam.

Al Hajj Imam Wali Akram, Born Walter Reese Gregg in Caldwell Texas on August 04, 1904 was introduced to Islam in the early 1920s and went on to establish The First Cleveland Masjid in 1937 with the creation of the Muslim 10 Year Plan. The Mission of the Masjid was to entertain and educate the Muslim community. Imam Wali A Akram continued to spread Islam's message of peace, love and unity, which made the First Cleveland Masjid  the milestone of peace making among the diverse religious groups across greater Cleveland. 

Over the years The First Cleveland Masjid persevered, demonstrating consistency and growth. In fact The Masjid was instrumental in the development of several other Islamic Institutions Through out The Greater Cleveland area. 

Since the genesis of The First Cleveland Masjid, this historic institution resided at the following locations in Cleveland Ohio before relocating in 1975 to its current edifice at 3613 East 131st Street:

In 1984 the Leadership was passed on to Al Hajj Imam Mahmoud A. Akram who served as the Imam of the First Cleveland Masjid until 1989. 

During his tenure, Imam Mahmoud continued to teach the community the value of unity, harmony and love which has been promulgated by the leadership of The First Cleveland Masjid since its inception.

Imam Abbas Ahmad the grandson of Imam Wali Akram assumed the leadership of the Masjid in 1989 and is currently leading the congregation of over 200 members.

Today, The First Cleveland Masjid actively promotes interfaith dialogue to enhance the understanding of Islam. This Celebrated Cornerstone continues to encourage a positive image of American Muslims.

 

See The Plain Dealer newspaper tribute to the work of Imam Abbas:

 

http://media.cleveland.com/frontpage/photo/010311jpg-7ff9b01c5f88d632.jpg

Source: Peace Thru Justice, El-Hajj Mauri' Saalakhan

Elder Abuse and Family Violence: Sept 8, 2012

Baltimore/DC Muslim Community New Milestone: Green Sprouts Launches Ramadan 23rd 1433

Green Sprouts an initiative of ILIA, a 501c(3) educational and charitable non-profit, is operated by high school youth. Green Sprouts is a platform for youth and adults to develop leadership skills through practical application in a community-service and capacity building application.

Free Computer Youth Technology Training Program Next Week

Byte Back, a DC-based non-profit computer training organization, is offering a FREE, four-day Summer Youth Technology Sampler next week for young DC adults ages 17-21. The deadline to register is Friday July 20, 2012. This program gives young adults a taste of careers in the IT field, and professions that make extensive use of technology: Web Design, Graphic Design, Computer Repair and Database Administration. They will also learn intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Those who complete the four-day program will receive a free computer, an internet modem, and one year of free internet service.

Training will take place Monday July 23 to Thursday July 26 between 12:30 and 6:00 PM at four DC public libraries:
Bellevue (115 Atlantic St SW)
Capitol View (5001 Central Av SE)
Francis Gregory (3660 Alabama Av SE)
Woodridge (1801 Hamlin St NE)

Call Byte Back at (202)529-3395 to make an appointment to come in and register. You must register in-person. The deadline to register is Friday, July 20. Contact is Tasiyiwa Mapondera, Byte Back Director of Programs, telephone 529-3395, tmapondera@byteback.org

American Friends of UNRWA (AFU) is seeking Fall 2012 interns for its DC office

http://www.friendsunrwa.org/donate-to-unrwa/spring-internships

IT Job Openings

For those interested, Accenture currently is looking for candidates with the following skills:

• IT professionals 
• Health, Financial Services, CMT and Resources industry professionals
•  SAS Modeling:  Marketing, Customer Analytics, Customer Insights Analytics skills
•  Systems Integration professionals who possess SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Mobility, Pega Systems and Salesforce.com skills
• Technology professionals with Java, Testing, UNIX, ETL, Security, IT Strategy and Transformation and Infrastructure skills
• Professionals with T&O (Change Management), Hyperion (especially HFM, DRM and FDM/ODI) and Resources Industry (CRM and F&EP) skills

For details contact empowerone@islamicleadership.org

The University of Maryland Muslims Without Borders presents

Rise for the Brave:
A Night of Hope, A Night of Healing 

Join us on July 27th for iftar at the University of Maryland, College Park, as we raise funds for medical kits to aid Syrian victims in surviving an inescapable massacre. We will be serving a delicious Iftar catered by Jabal Lebanon as we stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Syria. 

1 country. Over 50,000 victims. 1 hope.

For more information/registration, visit: http://rise4thebrave.eventbrite.com/

Muslims Without Borders (MWB) is one of the few American relief agencies covertly operating inside Syria. It is the first student-based relief agency and aid organization dedicated to helping alleviate suffering throughout the world. Our teams have broken through regime lines to get lifesaving medications inside clinics, carrying it on our backs through the mountains. MWB needs your support to continue this lifesaving effort.

Scholarships

"From Failure to Promise" Essay Contest

Provided by : Dr. C Moorer and Associates

http://www.fromfailuretopromise.com/Essay-Scholarship-Contest-.html

GPA:  3.0

Award: $1500

Deadline: July 31, 2012

The "From Failure to Promise" Essay Contest is open to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students. To be considered, you must submit a 1000 - word essay that addresses the following questions: "How has the book, From Failure to Promise: An Uncommon Path to Professoriate positively impacted your pursuit of success and promise? What is your commitment to improving the lives of global citizens once you’ve reached your destined promise?" Selection will be based on originality, quality of research, and effectiveness of presentation.

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CKSF Scholarship Competition

Provided by : Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation, Inc.

http://www.cksf.org/index.cfm?Page=Scholarships

Award: $200 to $2500

Deadline: Varies

The CKSF Scholarships are available to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students in the U.S. You must register to participate in scholarship quizzes that test your knowledge of topics ranging from general "common knowledge" to specific academic subjects, books, websites, and even movies. You will be scored based on a combination of time and accuracy. Students with the highest scores at the end of each competition win.

Greyhound Openings / Sylvan Learning

As-Salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullaah sisters and brothers,

 These are some very good opportunities via sister Lauren in B'more concerning multiple positions at Greyhound, and brother Mustapha ( an "OG" in TSN and Sylvan ) in Dubai with Sylvan Learning.  Now this will require "at least" 2 years working over there. TSN would like to thank Lauren and Mustapha for these wonderful opportunities. 

#1

Greyhound bus company needs to hire 600 bus drivers, no experience nor CDL license is needed.  They will train those hired.  Applicants need to be over 25 years old and be able to pass drug screening test, there are some positions for those 22.-24 years old starting salary 25.00 per hour, interested parties should contact john hall for further information at773 925 1572 or  773 972 8196 or click the following link.  www.greyhound.com/en/drivingcareers.aspx/

#2

 

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Jeffrey Smith <jeffrey@sylvanme.com>
Date: Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 2:21 PM
Subject: THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME - PLEASE SHARE
To: salaam.network.smith879@gmail.com

السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته

As-Salaamu alaikum wa rahmatullaah wa barakatuh!

Dear Brother Rudy,

I hope and pray this message finds you and your family in good health.  I am writing to share an employment opportunity for brothers and/or sisters  of Salaam Network looking to make hijrah for 2 years or longer.

Alhamdulillah, we have managed to grow the Sylvan Learning Center brand in the Gulf from one learning center to 9 over the past 4 years.  We will be opening our first learning centers in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in August or September - Inshaa' Allah.  After reading the job description below, if anyone among the Salaam Network is interested in learning more, please feel free to contact me via email.  From there, we can arrange a phone conversation. 

OVERVIEW
Sylvan Learning is the industry leader in providing supplemental education to children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With nearly 30 successful years in the business, we guarantee positive educational results every step of the way. Our passionate instructors are certified, and our expert approach is personal and prescriptive, with each individual child’s needs in mind.

Our talented employees experience daily the impact they make. We’re an organization that prides itself in instilling knowledge and confidence in each customer we benefit! Join us, and be inspired!

JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Center Director, you will utilize your talents to manage the day-to-day operations of a Sylvan Learning Center, including responsibility over P&L controls, hiring staff, and optimizing the sales process, the curriculum delivery, and the marketing activities to schools and your surrounding community.

As a Successful Center Director, You Will: 

Grow the Center:

• Direct the sales process of new and potential enrollments, including successfully handling initial inquiries from parents as well as consultations and conferences with parents.
• Engage in marketing activities to increase awareness of Sylvan Learning in your region.
• Monitor and track Center performance, revenues, expenses, and fee collection.
• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with teachers, educational specialists and other school administrators and parent/teacher organizations.

Manage & Train:

• Select, train, and manage Center employees (instructors, Director(s) of Education, and other Center staff).
• Effectively lead center staff meetings with all FT employees; motivate and continually develop Center staff.
• Demonstrate and uphold a high level of staff morale and spirit; ensure the professional appearance of your Center.

We Require:

• A high school diploma
• Five + years of related experience (sales and marketing), with a strong focus on customer service
• Excellent verbal communication and persuasive skills, and the ability to build relationships
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts, analyze/interpret business reports and statistics, and write reports and business correspondence.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work some evening hours, and some Saturdays.

We prefer: 

• A Bachelor’s degree and Teaching certificate and/or experience in the education field.
• Some experience/knowledge of Arabic language and culture

What you get in return:
As a Sylvan Learning in the Gulf Director, you’ll work in a fast-paced environment and make an impact on our business, watching your Learning Center grow! 

Our total rewards package includes:

• Tax Free Base salary
• Lucrative incentives for meeting company objectives
• Paid corporate housing
• Car Allowance
• Medical benefits
• Free Round Trip Flight Home Once Per Year
• 22 Days Paid Vacation Annually plus Kingdom of Saudi Arabia paid holidays
• Free Transportation, Training and Housing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 

Additionally, through on-the-job training and learning opportunities, you can develop your career at Sylvan and succeed with us in future roles!

If you want to be a part of an inspired organization that believes in fostering knowledge and confidence in children, while enjoying a rewarding and lucrative career in an Islamic environment, please contact me.

Jeffrey Smith

Chief Operations Officer

Gulf Region

 

Office: +971 4 236 2227 / Mobile: +971 55 568 1946

Skype: abutaariq /  BBM: 27EE01DF

Cafeteria Manager

ISB Inc (Masjid Al-Rehma) in Baltimore have an opening for a Manager (Full Time) to operate their Cafeteria.

For additional details contact their office 410-747-4869 or access their web http://www.isb.org

MCC Senior Program Ambassadors

The Muslim Community Center Senior Program is pleased to announce the dates for the training of our first cadre of MCC Senior Program Ambassadors. The training will be conducted through the collaborative efforts of the Washington Adventist Hospital, the MCC Clinic under the guidance of Dr. Azad Ejaz, and our MCC Imam Mohamed Sh. Mohamed.

 

The training will require Seniors to attend three workshops at the Washington Adventist Hospital.

--The first workshop is on Saturday June 16th, the training is for visiting the sick,

--The last two are on June 23 rd and 30th and are for the bereaved who have lost loved ones. 

-- A fourth training will be conducted by Dr. Ejaz and Imam Mohamed at the MCC Clinic. It will include topics on healthand Spirituality.   

 

Following the successful training, Seniors will be certified as MCC Senior Ambassadors, and will be actively engaged in reaching out to the sick and bereaved in our community. Senior Ambassadors are required to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours a month in their outreach efforts.

 

Training slots are very limited and are on first come first served bases.

For more information please contact Sisters:

 Fareeha Bajwa-   fleaflay@aol.com   Fausa Aliu.  avo.suahi1092@aol.com

Jobs at Saudi Arabia - Airport

Fazal Mahmood, P.E., LEED AP, CxA
Mechanical Engineering Manager
exp US Services Inc.
t: +1.312.616.7436  |  f: +1.312.616.6069 
205 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 3600
Chicago, Illinois 60601-5924
USA

exp.com  | legal disclaimer

keep it green, read from the screen

From: Allison Springer
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 8:21 AM
To: DL-UC-EXP; DL-UC-TNG
Cc: Jef Jakalski
Subject: HOT JOBS!

23 Opportunities!

Exp has been invited by the General  Authority of Civil  Aviation(GACA) in Saudi Arabia to respond to  an RFP for Project Management and Construction Management for the redevelopment of the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.  The project is estimated at $735M USD over a 5 year duration.  

There are 23 positions for which we need to identify qualified candidates as a part of our proposal submission. These would all be full time positions in Saudi Arabia for the 5 year duration of the project.  

1.       Project Manager
2.       Project Controls Manager
3.       Deputy PM/ Technical Manager
4.       Deputy PM/ Construction Supervision Manager
5.       Senior Planning Engineer
6.       PM Procedures Specialist
7.       Airport Operations Liaison Administrator
8.       Coordinator
9.       AOR Expert/ AOR Team Leader
10.   Senior Contract Specialist
11.   Contract Administrator
12.   Senior Architect
13.   Architect
14.   Interior Design Architect
15.   Senior Landscape Architect
16.   Electrical/ Airfield Lighting Engineer
17.   Special Systems Specialist
18.   Special Systems Engineer (FIDS/ BIDS/ BHS/ CUTE)
19.   Environmental Specialist
20.   Senior Airport Planner
21.   Value Engineering Facilitator
22.   Construction Management Engineer
23.   Chief Resident Engineer

If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, know someone who may be, or would like more information please contact Allison as soon as possible – I can be reached either by phone or email: 312.616.3036 or allison.springer@exp.com.

Warm Regards,

The new identity of Teng & Associates, Inc.

Allison Springer
Recruiter
exp US Services Inc.
t: +1.312.616.3036  |  f: +1.312.616.3030
205 N. Michigan Ave.
Suite 3600
Chicago, IL 60601
USA

Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Program

The Johns Hopkins Engineering Innovation Program has only received two applications for the University of Baltimore location. This is an excellent program that will be canceled at the University of Baltimore location if the 24 student quota is not achieved by May 15, 2012. There is an option to room and board there. Financial aid available, as are college credits.

Please circulate to all that may be interested. Financial aid is available for the University of Baltimore location only. Please pass along if you know any high school students who might be interested. More details on this may be found here: http://engineering-innovation.jhu.edu/

Harvard University Financial Aid for Low Income Family Students

Harvard University Announcement 
No tuition and no student loans 

Harvard University announced over the weekend that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, "When only ten percent of the students in elite higher education come from families in the lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution."

If you know of a family earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, HarvardUniversity wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free... no tuition and no student loans!

To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581. 
SEND TO SOMEONE WHETHER THEY CAN USE OR NOT. THEY JUST MIGHT KNOW SOMEONE WHO CAN.


Source: Br. Rudy Smith

Gaza Summer Games Solidarity 5K

http://www.firstgiving.com/unrwausa/GazaSummerGamesSolidarity5K

Personal Finance Class - Sat 4/28/12

FIN001

Introduction to Personal Finance

Everyone has a money color. What is yours?

How does your money color affect your current and future wealth?

Are you on the right path financially?

How can you erase the wrongs you have made today?

What do 60% of Americans have in common?

Come find out the simple truths, the good, the bad and the ugly about credit cards, 401k, your bank accounts and other things that keep you up at night.

Introductory class to personal finance. This class is targeted at adults above the age of 21 who are employees, unemployed or business owners. The goal of the class is to empower participants to establish and implement sound and sustainable financial goals.

• Financial goals and plans
• Banking and financial services
• Savings, investments and retirement
• Budgeting and planning
• Credit and debt issues
• Financial set backs and recovery 

2012 MUSLIM YOUTH DEBATE TOURNAMENT

2012 MUSLIM YOUTH DEBATE TOURNAMENT

30 June 2012 at ADAMS Center, Sterling,VA.

It's time to register for the 2012 Muslim Youth Debate Tournament. Topics are available on our website and four workshops have been scheduled. Please register on-line by visiting: http://debate.mafiq.org/

2012 Debate Workshop Schedule:
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WORKSHOP I: 21 April 2012 at Al Huda School, 2:00 pm
WORKSHOP II: - 12 May 2012 at Dar Al Hijrah, at 2:00 pm
WORKSHOP III:- 26 May 2012 at ISWA, 2:00 pm
WORKSHOP IV: - 9 June 2012 at Ar Rahma School/ISB, 2:00 pm

Look forward to your participation at this year's exciting debate tournament, iA. For questions or comments, please contact at debate@mafiq.org.

Wassalam,
Muslim Youth Debate Coordinator

P.S: Don't Forget about the upcoming EPC/Debate Appreciation Dinner on 12 May 2012 at Dar al Hijrah!

Arab American Heritage

" Let's Give Peace a Chance: Building Cultural Bridges Toward a Shared Future Through Dialogue, inclusion and Mutual Understanding".

April is designated as the Arab American Heritage month. The above title represents the theme of the dynamic calendar of events developed by Montgomery college in celebration of this occasion.

The calendar of events for April 2012, will highlight the Arab American heritage, and the diverse cultural traditions of the Arab American Communities. It is a great opportunity for open discussions and community dialogues around current issues.

Starting from April 9 - 30, you will have a wide variety of options to appeal to all ages. There are speakers, including historians; artists and art exhibits; award winning films; and music. You will find most of these events at the College technical Center, Room 136.

Among the exciting speakers are our own Dr. Sahar Khamis, an active participant, and a contributor to our Senior Program.

You will also find Dr. Ibrahim Oweiss, MCC special guest and distinguished speaker.

Mr. Leggett, Montgomery County Executive will present this year's proclamation of April as Arab American Heritage Month, on Tuesday April 17th, at 6:00 PM, at Montgomery College Campus (TC 136)

We are forwarding to you the entire calendar of activities. Please invite family and friends. Let's build bridges.

MCC Senior Outreach

In Maryland, Saturday, April 14, 1:30pm, the Muslim Community Center (MCC) Senior Program, as a continuation of our dialogue with members of the interfaith community, will host Seniors of the Episcopal Church of Our Savior, and Bible Study Group.

Our seniors from both the church and MCC are taking the lead in bringing our communities together. Through ongoing dialogues, we are learning about our similarities, respecting our differences. Together, as neighbors, we are breaking barriers, building bridges, and celebrating our diversities.

We pray that communities of faith throughout the country reach out to each others in similar dialogues and united celebrations.

The Muslim Link Fundraiser Dinner

Support Your Voice! 3 DAYS LEFT Assalamualaikum, The one day all year we ask all our readers to come out and support their media is fast approaching ... just 3 days away! Please join us at the Muslim Link Annual Dinner on Saturday April 14th at Montgomery Blair High School at 5pm. Remember -- a community without its own media is a community that has nothing to say. JazakumAllahu Khairan for all of your support over the last 10 years. Ticket Information : Click Here Minhaj Hassan Editor - in - Chief PS: As a special treat, we shot this short video for our readers so they can see how the paper is put together! PS [VIDEO] HOT OFF THE PRESS FEATURING: John Perkins New York Times Bestselling Author of "Confessions of An Economic Hitman" Learn More... VENUE: Montgomery Blair High School 51 University Blvd E Silver Spring, MD 20901 MAP IT... PURCHASE TICKETS: Adults: $25 Kids 6 and under: $5 Purchase Tickets...