http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nus_muslimsoc[ Recruitment Drive for Challenge Shield 5 ] Assalamualaikum all,
Challenge Shield, in its fifth year running, is an annual sporting event organized by the NUS Muslim society with the objective of community outreach, enrichment and social bonding. This year, we are going to grow as a Sports Carnival with a keen focus on the message of Islam, health and community.
We are looking for committed individuals who are interested in being part of the Organizing Committee for the abovementioned event. The following are the positions and sub-committee groups available(subject to change):
Management team: Project Director, Assistant Project Director, Secretary, Treasurer
Marketing
Publicity
Public Relations Officer
Welfare Officer
Logistics
Programmes
This would be a good opportunity for you to work behind the scenes in the making of a massive project for the community. Do join us and spice up your CV with CS5!
Note: We are also opening up spaces to non-NUSMS members so if you know of anyone who will be interested or have special expertise in organising such an event, do refer this email to them!
(CCA points will be allocated)
If you are keen, don't hesitate.... email the following information to recruitment.mschallengeshield@gmail.com and we will contact you shortly.
1) Your name, contact number and email.
2) Your faculty and which year you are currently in.
3) Previous experiences (if any---> BUT not necessary)
4) Other CCAs/commitments from Feb 2008 to June 2008
5) Which of the above post are you applying for
We look forward to working with you!
[ Muslim Intelligentsia Series 2008 ]
Project Name
Muslim Youth Intelligentsia Series 2008
Project Background
- The task of deconstructing and reconstructing Muslim societies had been a continuous process in Muslim experience. Locally, the task has never been more urgent than now. In this aspect, we must be aware of the important role our intelligentsias play in charting the progress of society. By intelligentsias, we meant, in particular, those who occupy (or will occupy) important positions in society and are able to exert direct or indirect influence upon thought, policies and decisions that will affect the community at large. Thus, the education and re-education of our intelligentsias is crucial to the development of society.
- Muslim intelligentsias today need to be aware of their role and responsibilities in confronting societal and community issues. In order to effectively carry out this task, they must prepare themselves with the right mindset and equipped with proper knowledge and tools.
Methodology
Andragogy – Focus on various adult learning methodologies customized to ensure relevance and interest of participants. Activities could involve discussions, dialogues, debates, role play, case study, independent reading assignments, and visits to relevant organizations.
Project Objectives
This programme hopes to inculcate in participants the following characteristics:
- A reformistic mindset in order to identify and acknowledge problems.
- A diagnostic mindset in order to be able to dissect problems and issues at hand.
- A critical mindset in order to effectively think through an issue or problem.
- A historical mindset in order to inculcate a contextual, non-anachronistic and non-atomistic approach to issues.
- A pluralistic mindset in order to recognize the different strands of religious manifestations in individuals and social groupings.
- A sociological mindset that will be able to apply and incorporate the tools of social sciences in diagnosing the conditions of society.
- An Islamic mindset to complete the holistic mindset to be achieved. To incorporate the fundamentals of Islam in our diagnosis of social issues.
[ Muslim Youth Intelligentsia Series 2008 Introductory Lecture- The Dynamism of Shariah ]
[ Being A Muslim ]
Being a Muslim
By Jawdeh Wazwaz
Being a Muslim means to always smile, no matter how difficult life gets, for it will last a while
It means greeting people of all ethnicities and races, with a salutation of peace, smiling at all faces
Always helping the elderly, and the one in need, and to give in charity, not to be overcome by greed
We must to desire perfection, in piety and gratitude. Always be humble and not have an attitude
It means to obey your parents, not to raise your voice in their sight, and to walk away if someone wants to fight
So am I a Muslim by action, or a Muslim by name, the first is a believer and the other is a shame
I must never become arrogant, boastful, or proud, nor utter silly words, or speak loud
I must respect all Christians, regardless of their behavior, even though we say Jesus wasn’t a savior
I can’t transgress in the earth, I know right from wrong, so I better correct my past, I won’t live too long
Before I’m 6 feet under, and taking nothing with me but my deeds, no more things to worry about, no more needs
As I face my Lord, did I really prepare for that day, from the way I lived my life, it seems I was astray’
So even as a Muslim, I will be punished for my sins if I fail, by going to hell, which ain’t nothing like jail
So I’m not special for being a Muslim at all, if my actions are on the down fall
If people don’t see Islam in my actions, then what do I have to propose, nothing good in my image, which people oppose
So I stand up in prayer, asking God to give me His light, to walk humbly on earth, and to make things right
God created us weak, and in distress, so we can always turn to Him when our life is a mess
God created us to worship Him, not that He is in need, nor will He ever be in need for us, for were only a seed
God taught us the way we should compose our life, to live in harmony and not cause strife
He taught us our purpose and gave us direction; He is tired of hearing everyone’s objection
Thinking that we can develop better standards of living than our Lord, if you live life this way, you won’t get a reward
So I better stop hurting people, God even counts a woman’s tears, while many other people remain in fear
Fear of dying with no shelter, nor food, many more are depressed, in a delusional mood
So I must extend a helping hand to establish goodness to humanity, because too many people are living in insanity
If someone wrongs me, must I retaliate and fight, can I just forgive them, if I have the light
The light of Allah that He gives to whom He please, the only one who gets it are those who bow on their knees
To acknowledge to the creator, that you are indebted to His service, to not get caught up in life, always feeling nervous
The world wasn’t made just for me, we all have a share in its joys and sorrow, so let’s focus on today, for nothings promised tomorrow
So a Muslim who preaches the message must resemble goodness and piety, and to acknowledge there is only one Deity
His name is Allah., He is the One and Only, if you don’t worship Him, you will remain lonely
He is the One who brings life to what was dead, so calling on Him at night, while you lay in bed
And thank Him, o Muslims, for all of His gifts, for if you remain ungrateful, His punishment is swift.
God put us in this world to see how we react, but we failed many times, that’s a fact
So pour out your heart to the one and Only Creator, don’t live your life like a movie that’s playing in the theatre.
Being a Muslim means being grateful for your health, nothing can replace it, not even all the wealth
It means to fear Allah, night and day, and to always reflect, one day you’ll perish away
It means to pray qiyam il layl, out of love and desire, doing that for Allah will raise your iman much higher
It means to not even say one harsh word to your father and mother, to honor your sisters and even your brothers
It means to believe without doubt in the unseen, and to thank Allah for this glorious deen
It means to establish the prayer 5 times a day, the key to heaven, there’s no other way
It means to spend from your wealth to those who live on the streets, who have no place to live, who are called dead beats
It means to honor all the prophets, and imitate their deeds, respect their accomplishments, and follow their lead
It means to excel in learning Islamic knowledge, for the sake of Allah, and to convey it with humility, for it belongs to Allah
We don’t benefit Islam by being Muslims, but it is Islam that elevates the soul, it gives us our sense of purpose, our ultimate goal
It means to treat your neighbor with love, as if related to you by blood, for both of us came straight from mud
It means to honor women by lowering our gaze in their sight, and recite Dua in the middle of the night
It means to glorify Allah, and praise him year after year, and to always know His Judgment is near
It means to go to the Mosque, and thank God for the Nur He gave you, to keep begging Him to guide you and eventually save you
From the punishment of the fire, and the punishment of the grave, so keep walking with reflection or you won’t be saved
Islam, what a beauty, what does it do to a person, it relieves him from stress, so he can stop cursing
Islam calls us to piety, to worship one deity, which would help us relieve our anxiety
Islam is a reward, not a punishment or pain, so read the Koran with reflection, or you’ll be inhumane
Being a servant of God is the most precious role, it takes you out of darkness, nourishes your soul
What more can you ask for, than having contentment, but when you ignore God, you’ll feel resentment
Should I oppress Jews and Christians and every other faith, does the Koran allow me to have such hate?
Does Islam allow me to cheat people from what’s rightfully theirs, and if I steal, is that Islamically fair?
Does Islam order Muslims to convert people out of force, to know the answer, you must read it’s source
It’s called the Holy Koran, a book so divine, yet Most Non-Muslims never gave it any time
To examine its teachings, with an open mind and heart, but instead they attack it, and rip it apart
How can we blame them for their actions, when we failed at representing Gods religion, instead we criticize each other daily, were getting in divisions
So Muslims, we have to spark a fire of love that transcends, to every Non-Muslim, not just our friends
Islam is not just for Muslims, but for all races and faces on earth, if you never accept it, you’ll never know what its worth
So I send you tidings of peace, and I will continue my mission, of spreading this glorious deen, which gave me a vision
I want to make a confession, before we have another recession, if we don’t strive for God, He will implement another succession
A succession of new people who will die in jihad, and people who, when hear the Koran, are very glad
So exchange your tears for hope of a brighter tomorrow, because Islam doesn’t guarantee there won’t be sorrow
Allah didn’t say heaven is easy to achieve, you have to be active, it’s not enough to just believe
Did the prophets suffer, or did they escape the trials they faced, so if we follow in their footsteps, their struggles we must taste
So being a Muslim means to conquer the weakness in your soul, not to follow your passions, getting trapped in a bigger whole
It means to spend the last ten nights of Ramadan in prostration, to honor Allah with a koranic recitation
How much more time will we waste, before we leave this world of toil, and get punished in hell as it boils
So always ponder that today might be your last day, so fulfill your contract with Allah, or he will leave you astray
Muslims, please awaken, from this sleep you’ve been taken, and get serious with your lives, or else one day you’ll be forsaken
It’s better to live in the streets and having God on your side, so stop swerving in wrong directions, and start to abide
Abide to His laws, for Allah was always Kareem, just keep calling on Allah no matter how difficult life may seem
When you wake up on the Day of Judgment after been sleeping many years, you won’t realize how long you’ve been asleep, for you’ll be filled with tears
So if you’re a Muslim, then don’t damage mother earth, take care of her soil, for one day you’ll return to her dirt
Enjoy helping people, and take the bitterness out of your heart, for if you intend to stay devious, it will tear you apart
So make friends, and establish justice in society, always preach to people that there is only one deity.
[ The Scope of Ibadah ] Salam everyone!
This blog entry is dedicated to those who have queries with regards to the tazkirah given by myself during the Will-2-Wheel 2008 event. Hopefully the article that is to be shared below would help clarify your doubts insya-Allah...
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Hasanul Arifin
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If you free your speech from filth, falsehood, malice, and abuse and speak the truth and talk goodly things and do all these only because God has so ordained to do, they constitute `ibadah, however secular they may look in semblance. If you obey the law of God in letter and spirit in your commercial and economic affairs and abide by it in your dealings with your parents, relatives, friends, and all those who come in contact with you, verily all these activities of yours are `ibadah. If you help the poor and the destitute, give food to the hungry, and serve the ailing and the afflicted persons, and do all this not for any personal gain of yours but only to seek the pleasure of God, they are nothing short of `ibadah. Even your economic activities, the activities you undertake to earn your living and to feed your dependants, are `ibadah if you remain honest and truthful in them and observe the law of God. In short, all your activities and your entire life are `ibadah if they are in accordance with the law of God, and your heart is filled with His fear, and your ultimate objective in undertaking all theses activities is to seek the pleasure of God. Thus, whenever you do good or avoid evil for fear of God, in whatever sphere of life and field of activity, you are discharging your Islamic obligations. This is the true significance of `ibadah, namely total submission to the pleasure of Allah; the molding into the patterns of Islam your entire life, leaving out not even the most insignificant part thereof. To help achieve this aim, a set of formal `ibadat (acts of worship) has been constituted, which serves as a course of training. These `ibadat are thus the pillars on which the edifice of Islam rests. |
[ Will-2-Wheel 2008 ]
Tazkirah Session
Launch of our NUSMS Blog
Attentive Participants
Project Director Briefing
Enthusiastic Yusuf Breaking The Ice
Ice-Breakers
Can't Wait To Cycle!
In Jubilant Mood!
Preparing To Set Off
Another Group Of Cheerful Participants
Smile Everyone!
Our United Organizing Commitee
Mr President Doubling Up As A Marshaller
Our Favourite Outrider!
Resting At One Of Our Pee Stops
Jubilant Organisers Despite The Fatigue
Games @ Esplanade
Participants Cracking Their Brains!
Cheering Competition (With Our Cute Azhar In The Middle)
Waving Hands In Unison!
Facilitators And Participants Unite!
Having So Much Fun!
Our 'Gelek' King Showing Off His Skills
Outriders Having A Wonderful Time
Back @ East Coast Park
Our Winners!
Hope To See U Again Next Yr Insya-Allah!
[ Opening Speech by President of NUSMS 44th EXCO ]
AlhamduLillah. Praise to be Allah s.w.t for gathering us the health and time to be here today for our Annual General Meeting. First and foremost I would like to thank the 43rd exco for a job well done during their term and I urge the 44th to if not emulate, better them. InsyaAllah, all our hard work and efforts will be blessed by Allah s.w.t as we seek the path towards his rahmah and magfirah insyaAllah.
I must say that the past one year has been truly enriching experience and it has not only made me learn about others but more importantly allowed me to muhasabah or introspect and learn more about myself and how to better myself. Secondly I would like to express my utmost gratitude to the syura for entrusting me with this responsibility to lead NUSMS to greater heights. When Sayyidina Umar Alkhattab was elected as Caliph, he stood up and said ‘If you see me do anything wrong, please correct me.’ Quickly, a man stood up and took out his sword pointing it to the face of the Amirul Mukminin. He said, ‘Ya Amirul Mukmimin, correct you I will evin though it means resorting to this (sword). Of course I am not expecting any of you to draw a sword or knife to correct me, but indeed if any of you see me doing something that you feel is unbecoming of a Muslim, I urge you to correct me. I am only but human. And to err is human but to forgive, divine. InsyaAllah with Allah’s guidance and your support, I am able to execute my job with the best of my ability.
To the 44th exco, today marks the day that we step into office and it signify our commitment to serve the community. May I remind ourselves especially myself to always portray a sense of responsibility towards the society and be the exemplary in our actions. Remember, being in exco is not about being proud of our capabilities but more so of shouldering the responsibility in leading the ummah. So let us all take our responsibilities very seriously.
With that I would not like to present the new exco structure of NUSMS. Last year, we have adopted the division system, and have divided NUS into 3 divisions mainly SMC, ALB and AED along with a service support division. This year however, since the
I would now present to you all the people that will be filling up these positions.
Vice President (Outreach): Muammad Nurhakim Bin Mohd Yusop
Vice President (Division): Siti Aishah Bee Binte Abdul Rahman
Honorary Secretary: Maryam Binti Hashim
Assistant Honorary Secretary : Siti Sarah Binte Mohamed
Honorary Treasurer : Muhd Hakeem Jawahir Eilyaas
Assistant Honorary Treasurer: Safraz Hakamali
Assistant Head of Marketing: Nur’Ashikin Binte Ahmad
Publications Officer: Farah Khairiah Bte Rifaei
Infosystems Officer: Azhar Bin Mohd Yasin
Quarter Master: Fairus Bin Jasmin
Head of Division (MSN): Suliyati Binte Berori
Deputy HOD (MSN): Farhanah Binte Sultan Ibrahim
Deputy HOD (MSN): Gadisti Aishah Nurulhijjah Mohamed
Head of Division (ABC): Muhd Yusuf Bin Osman
Deputy HOD (ABC): Nani Iryanni Bte Tajuddin
Deputy HOD (ABC): Nurul Huda Bte Jasmani
Head of Division (LED): Farhana Bibi Mahmud Munshi
Deputy HOD (LED): Mohd Azhar Bin Shaharuddin
Deputy HOD (LED): Muhd Hasanul Ariffin Bin Zawawi
In Surah Al Furqan, verse 63 Allah exalted,
“And the (faithful) slaves of the Most Gracious (Allah) are those who walk on the earth with humility and sedatedness, and when the foolish address them (with bad words) they reply back with mild words of gentleness.” (25:63)
May we be part of those that were mentioned in this verse and serve with dignity and tranquility.
Oh Allah, please bless us in executing our duties. Please grant us the strength and wisdom in our service to You. Oh Allah, please do not punish us if we forget or fall into error. Lay not on us burden like that which You did lay on those before us. Oh Allah, please do not put on us a burden greater than the strength we have to bear. Have mercy on us and forgive us all on our wrongdoings. Oh Allah, strengthen our faith and belief and guide us to Your desired path. Place us among those that You love and those who have died championing Your religion. Oh Allah, please strengthen our ummah and unite our diversities. Grant Your mercy on us and bretheren no matter where there are. Amy our ummah be economically empowered, intellectually gifted and be exemplary in our actions. Oh Allah, grant us our wishes and make us all better muslims guided by the Al-Quran and Sunnah.
Rabbana aitina fi dunya hasanah, wa fil akhirati hasanah, wa qina azaba nar. Amin.
Muhammad Haikal
NUSMS 44th EXCO, President
[ NUSMS 44th EXCO ]
Top (from left): Maryam (Secretary), Siti Sarah (Assistant Secretary), Aisyah (Vice President- Divisions), Farah (Publications), Gadisti (Deputy HOD- MSN), Farhanah (Deputy HOD- MSN), Suliyati (HOD-MSN), Nurul (Deputy HOD- ABC), Nani (Deputy HOD- ABC), Shikin (Assistant Marketing), Farhana Bibi (HOD- LED)
Bottom (from left): Fairus (Logistics), Hakeem (Treasurer), Yusuf (HOD- ABC), Hasanul Arifin (Deputy HOD- LED), Azhar (Deputy HOD-LED), Haikal (President), Safraz (Marketing), Hakim (Vice President- Outreach), Azhar (IT)
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