Many New Items for Ramadan

We have so many new items you really need to come in to our store. Not too mention we have a great Orange Tag Clearance Sale going on with items up to 25% off and select scarves at 75% off.

So stop by today before we sell out!

Odds & Ends Islamic Store
895 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd.
Lilburn, Ga 30047

Phone: 770-931-4939
Website: http://www.oneislamicstore.com
Email: odds_n_ends202@yahoo.com

Imam Zaid | Shaykh Ninowy | Raising the Bar in Islamic Education

Imam Zaid | Shaykh Ninowy | Raising the Bar in Islamic Education

Rasing The Bar in Islamic Education
"The Pursuit of Making Islamic Education with Quality and Affordability"
A Fundraiser for The Risala Institute

Guest Speakers:
Imam Zaid Shakir
Shaykh Muhammad Ninowy
Imam Mohammad Hassan

Poetry By:
Amir Sulaiman
Mustafa Abdul-Basit

Buy tickets at www.risalainstitute.com



Host:
Atlanta (ATL) Muslims
Type:
Causes - Fundraiser
Network:
Global
Price:
$15
Date:
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Time:
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location:
Georgia State University - Alumni Hall
Street:
30 Courtland St.
City/Town:
Atlanta, GA

Phone:
4044687091
Email:
info@risalainstitute.com

Ramadan has more meaning than just fasting

Fasting gives Muslims an opportunity to practice self-control and cleanse the body and mind. Many cultures and religions use fasting for this purpose. During Ramadan, fasting helps Muslims with their spiritual devotion as well as in developing a feeling of kinship with other Muslims.
As the history goes, Ramadan is the month in which Allah contacted the prophet, Mohammed, to give him the verses of the holy book, or Qu'ran. As such, praying during Ramadan is especially important. Muslims say nightly prayers whether it is Ramadan or not, but the taraweeh, or Ramadan nightly prayer, carries additional weight.
According to scripture in the Qu'ran, "Whoever observes night prayer in Ramadan as an expression of his faith and to seek reward from Allah, his previous sins will be blotted out." Thus, the Ramadan nightly prayer, after a day of fasting, serves the purpose of eradicating the sins that have been previously committed. In this way, the nightly prayer is an important element of the rituals of Ramadan.
At the end of Ramadan and before the breaking of the fast, Muslims say takbeer. The takbeer is a statement indicating there is nothing in the world that is bigger or greater than Allah. Takbeer is always said when a Muslim completes an important task, as in the completion of the fast of Ramadan.
Translated, the takbeer exclaims, "Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest. There is no deity worthy of worship but Allah, and Allah is greatest. Allah is the Greatest and all praise is due to Allah." It is recommended that men say the takbeer out loud and women say it silently. Takbeer is a sign that the festivities of Eid Al-Fitr have begun.

Words and meaning of Ramadan:

1) Taqwaa : learning self-restraint. Fasting and abstaining.

2) Takbir : glorifying Allah Almighty because of being guided. Renewing your relationship with Allah

3) Shukra : being grateful . Give to charity.


Ramadan Mubarak,

from One Islamic Store
and Odds & Ends Islamic Store in Atlanta

Ramadan 2009

Assalamu Alaikum Friends,

Ramadan 2009: The first day of Ramadan (fasting) in North America is expected to be August 22nd .

Ramadan (Arabic: رمضان‎), is an Islamic religious observance that takes place during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar; the month in which the Qur'an, according to tradition, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. In the western calendar, the dates of Ramadan vary, moving forward about ten days each year. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and anything that is not of a good nature or in excess from sunrise until sunset. Ramadan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual. Muslims also believe through good actions, they get rewarded twice as much as they normally can achieve. During Ramadan, Muslims ask forgiveness for past sins, pray for guidance and help in refraining from everyday evils, and try to purify themselves through self-restraint and good deeds. Ramadan concludes with a 3-day festival known as "Eid" or "Eid ul-Fitr," which literally means "the feast of the breaking/to break the fast." The holiday marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and is a culmination of the month-long struggle towards a higher spiritual state. Muslims go to Mosques in new clothes to pray the first Eid prayer. They give out presents to the young ones and greet their friends and families. Special feasts are held, and food is shared with families and friends. They thank Allah (God) for what he has given them.

During this time of Ramadan,in preparation for "Eid" or "Eid ul-Fitr , we at One Islamic Store and Odds & Ends Islamic Store are here to assist you. We will remain open during this time and will assist you as needed in purchasing new clothing and gifts for your family and friends.

We are expecting our new shipment next week and will have lots of new Clothing for Men, Women, Boys and Girls. We offer a variety of different Islamic goods and prayer accessories including a new inventory of new prayer rugs, prayer beads “tasbih beads”, Qur’ans, prayer “salat” books and more.

We are offering many sales for Ramadan particularly in our retail store in Atlanta. Additionally, as always we remain your local resource for any questions about Ramadan, especially those who may be experiencing their first Ramadan.

Ramadan is a time to concentrate on your faith and spend less time on the concerns of our everyday lives. We are here to help with some of those concerns on apparel and prayer items so you can concentrate on the task of strengthening your faith.


Have a blessed Ramadan,

Your Friends at One Islamic Store
& Odds N Ends Islamic Store in Atlanta

Atlanta Area Muslim News - Majaan Basketball Youth Sports

Marjaan Basketball Tournament
To members of Atlanta (ATL) Muslims


Asalaam Alaikum,
Marjaan will be having their 2nd Annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on August 15, 2009. The tournament will be held at Lucky Shoals Indoor Gym: 4651 Britt Road, Norcross, GA 30093. There will be two divisions: (A) ages 12-17 and (B) 18-up. People from division A can play in division B but not vice versa. The cost is $15 dollars per person which will include foods and drinks. There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. For more info on this event, go to www.marjaan.org. Register your team online as soon as possible. There are only 30 slots available for teams (15 teams for Division A and 15 teams for Division B). First four teams to register from each division will play the first games. This tournament is for sake of Allah (SWT). A means to gather the muslim youth of atlanta and to bring islamic awareness. Please spread the word to your families and friends. Also, if you do not have a team then go to our facebook event and post on the wall: NEED A TEAM. If you have any additional question call:

Mahmood Ramzan 678-665-2550
Azhar Malik 404-918-9064

Jazakullahkhair,
Marjaan Youth Group

Atlanta Area Muslim News - Majid Omar Youth Sports

Masjid Omar News!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To members of Atlanta (ATL) Muslims

For those of you that do not know, I have started a Muslim Basket Ball League at Masjid Omar. Mashallah it is going really well. It is to raise money towards the Masjid. 100% of proceeds are going towards the masjid, and because of that we were able to help get a new regulation Basket Ball Goal, Mashallah. Thanks to those that helped to make it possible. For those that are interested in still playing in the League, I am still taking team registrations. Everyone is having so much fun and playing for a good cause. Check out the Facebook event "Basketball Summer League"

Inshallah, I will also be putting together a volleyball, badminton, and Ping Pong tournament. Please let me know if you are interested inshallah. I am also planning to put together an Adult Arabic and possibly Urdu classes, if you are interested.

Al-Falah Academy is starting on September 28 at Masjid Omar. It is a full-time School from Kindergarden through Second Grade. If you know of anyone interested we are taking applications, inshallah.

Jazak Allah Khair,

Omer Ahmad

Muslim headscarves to be allowed in Georgia courtrooms

http://blogs.ajc.com/political-insider-jim-galloway/2009/07/24/muslim-head-scarfs-to-be-allowed-in-georgia-courtrooms/

This is a copy of the report by AJC political-insider-Jim-Galloway

Those who walk into any Georgia courtroom will be allowed to wear head coverings, such as scarfs worn by Muslim women.

The new policy was adopted Wednesday at a meeting of the Judicial Council of Georgia, the policy-making body for Georgia courts.

This from a press release issued this afternoon:

The policy is designed to balance a court’s legitimate security concerns with a person’s right to practice his or her faith in a public place. Under the new policy, if a security officer wanted to conduct a search, the person would have the option of having the inspection performed in a private area by an officer of the same gender.

The measure stems from the December 2008 arrest of Lisa Valentine after she refused to remove her hijab, the head scarf worn by Muslim women. She said to do so would violate her faith. But Judge Keith Rollins of the Douglasville Municipal Court found her in contempt of court and ordered her to serve 10 days in jail.

The incident prompted a formal complaint from the U.S. Department of Justice. The Anti-Defamation League, Council on American-Islamic Relations and American Civil Liberties Union also lodged complaints.

On June 12th, Ms. Valentine testified before the Supreme Court of Georgia Committee on Access and Fairness in the Courts.

“If this had been a nun, no one would have required her to remove her habit,” said Chief Justice Carol Hunstein, who chairs the Judicial Council. “I think this is a good rule, and I think it’s clear.”

Specifically, the adopted policy states:

“Head coverings are prohibited from the courtroom except in cases where the covering is worn for medical or religious reasons. To the extent security requires a search of a person wearing a head covering for medical or religious reasons, the individual has the option of having the inspection performed by a same-sex officer in a private area. The individual is allowed to put his or her own head covering back on after the inspection is complete.”

Islamic Dress for Men : Yes there are Clothing Restrictions for Men

Do you know that Muslim men also have a dress code? Many people forget that there are also restrictions in Muslim men’s clothing. In Islam both men and women are told by Allah to dress modestly. Clothing restrictions are not only for Muslim women. The media has made much about clothing restrictions on women, and lately the hijab in particular has come under much scrutiny as being “scary”.

However, contrary to popular belief among many non-Muslims, Muslim men also have a dress code to follow. Men should be as modest in their appearance as women. All Muslims, whether they be male or female should try to blend in and not draw attention to themselves.

Additionally Muslim men should also wear clothing that is loose fitting enough that all parts of the body are concealed and show the bare minimum of their skin. Neither Muslim men nor women wear shorts as many people in the western world do. It is forbidden in their religion as they must conceal themselves.

While praying in a mosque, clothing should be plain and not be distracting. The Quran tells men that they should not wear silk or gold jewelry to show off their wealth. Clothing should not attract attention or be worn to show off. In addition, it is recommended that Muslim men wear a beard, no longer than a fist length and keep their hair managed and neat, When praying they should cover their heads with a kufi (mens hat) or a turban. It is recommended that a Tunic or Long Shirt be worn.

Typical clothing for men are long gowns or robes (known as jelbabs or thobes) or a salwar kameez, which is a loose long shirt worn with loose fitting pants. Fabric restrictions are also in place for Islamic men. Wearing of Silk and saffron colored clothing is forbidden for men only.

Where Islamic women can wear gold or silver jewelry, Gold jewelry is not permitted for Islamic men; they may however wear silver rings. Dress restrictions are in place not just for women, men have them too.

So in answer to the question do you know that Muslim men also have a dress code? Yes they most definitely do. Islam does not restrict only women in their dress, men are restricted also. It is in place for the self protection of all Muslims so they are respected and not seen as sex symbols and may therefore be taken seriously in society. And there is nothing wrong or “scary” about it. These restrictions have been in place for centuries.


(If you are looking to find proper Islamic clothing be sure to check out our store Odds & Ends Islamic Store in Atlanta or on-line at One Islamic Store Odds N Ends http://www.oneislamicstore.com we have just what you need to meet the clothing requirements for Muslim men, women and children).

DELUXE TIE DYE SHAWLS /WRAPS /SARONG/DECORATIVE THROW LARGE SIZE 44 X 86

DELUXE TIE DYE SHAWLS /WRAPS /SARONG/DECORATIVE THROW LARGE SIZE 44 X 86 http://oneislamicstore.com/ Great for Teen, Makes a Nice gift !

Local Deals and Offers From Odds & Ends Islamic Store

HUGE Storewide Clearance Sale
Odds & Ends Islamic Store
895 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd NW
Lilburn, GA
770-931-4939

H U G E ****** C L E A R A N C E ****** S A L E
Effective Until July 11, 2009

Save on Clothing For the ENTIRE FAMILY Beginning Saturday June 27th

YES THE ENTIRE FAMILY!
Men, Women, Boys, Girls
Salwar Kameez, Abayas, Jelbabs, Thobes, ALL ON SALE
All Scarves on Sale
All Kufi's on Sale
So Hurry in the Sale Ends July 11th

Introducing the Halal Savings Card!

Halal Savings Card

Introducing a great opportunity for you and your wallet...

Introducing the Halal Savings Card!

Muslim business owners around Metro Atlanta are offering you these exclusive discounts when you come to their stores with the Halal Savings Card.

Cards are $5 and can be obtained through any MSA Board Member. Can't find us? E-mail us at MSAatGSU@gmail.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

This card is from the Georgia State University Muslim Student Association

http://www.gsumsa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=23&Itemid=46

Cards expire 12-31-2010

Please note that not all products sold at the stores are halal or zabihah.

Atlanta Masjid Family Day and Community Bazaar

Please Join with Odds N Ends Islamic Store in Lilburn Ga and One Islamic Store Odds N Ends online in attending this fun filled family event. We will have a vendor table at this community event and hope to you there, stop by our table and say hello!

Al Farooq Masjid Family Day and Community Bazaar

“A Day Filled with Family Fun!”

InshAllah, Sunday, May 10, 2009

11:00 AM to 6:00 PM

at Al Farooq Masjid Complex

Children’s Games, Moonwalk, Cotton Candy, Train Rides

Exquisite Clothes and Jewelry Items

Basket ball, Three-legged races, Sports

Games , Books, Toys

Wide Variety of Foods

All Food & Drinks Sold By Masjid

Vendors Tables $25.00 Each

For more information and to book tables call:

Bro. Rafeek/Sis. Farida Ghafur: 770- 682 -5698

EMAIL : HUSTG@YAHOO.COM