Sex, Drugs & Rock n’ Roll- The Dilemma of the Youth
….FOSIS Ireland & RCSI ISOC present….
SEX, DRUGS & ROCK N’ ROLL- THE DILEMMA OF THE YOUTH
Speaker: Joshua Evans [Florida, USA]
Venue: Houston Theatre, RCSI, St. Stephens Green
Time & Date: 11am, Sunday the 8th November 2009
Refreshments provided insy’Allah
For more information please contact:
Br Abdul Malik
E: malik7588@yahoo.com
M: 0857769884
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The Fiqh of Menstruation-Ladies ONLY Course
….RCSI ISOC, PPIMI & FOSIS Ireland proudly brings you….
Venue: Houston Theatre, RCSI
Time & Date: 10am, 21st November 2009
Fee: Whats a fee??? BECAUSE ITS FREEEEE!!!
- Are you a sister who is unfamiliar with the fiqh of menstruation?
- Or confused by the different rulings relating to menstruation?
- Have so many unanswered questions about this sensitive topic?
In this course, the speaker will talk about the issue that has long been a taboo in parts of the community even to this day.
Shyness should not prevent you from seeking knowledge and asking questions.
Aisyah, may Allah be pleased with her, said, “How excellent are the women of the Ansaar, shyness/modesty does not prevent them from understanding the religion.”(Sahih al-Bukhari)
This course will help develop your understanding of the legal Islamic rulings on menstruation as they pertain to many aspects of your daily lives. It will also give you the ability to recognize the issues and to deal with them. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to answer wide variety of common questions such as;
- Can I touch the Qur’an during menstruation?
- Can I enter the Mosque?
- I want to perform the Hajj and I’ll use pills to delay my cycle as it’s my only opportunity to go. I really can’t take the risk of bleeding during Hajj. Is this a right choice?
- I’ve missed two months of fasting due to post natal bleeding. What do I do?
- I’ve just had a coil placed inside, and it has changed my regular cycle of 7 days to 13 days. Is this my new cycle?
- I am bleeding but it’s not red. Can I consider it as menstruation?
Fiqh of Menstruation – Its importance cannot be more emphasize as mature women spend approximately ¼ of her life in this state!
Followed by Q & A session and, this course is surely a not to be missed one.
Extra session on issues regarding the etiquettes of hijaab, fiqh of taharah & prayer will follow afterwards.
Speaker: Shaykh Fraz Farhat
Shaykh Fraz graduated from Leeds University in engineering, he then went on to study at the University of Madinah. After completing his arabic studies he went on to graduate in Shariah in the year 2000. Upon returning to the UK he has been teaching Physics at a secondary school in London. He also conducts a number of weekly classes in his local area of South London on Seerah, Tafseer, Fiqh, Usool al-Fiqh & Hadith. In addition to this busy schedule Sheikh Fraz also appears on Islam channel and as a tutor with a number of university-style institutes such as Al-Kauthar & MRDF. In his spare time he likes to play badmington and squash. Shaykh Fraz has delivered professional courses with Al-Kauthar on ‘The Believers Mark’ i.e. The Fiqh of Purification (Menstruation & Taharah etc) in an academic university setting, making him the ideal speaker for this topic Mash’Allah. He is married with three children.
For more information, contact:
Sis Habibah M: 085 8188768 E: ireland.communications@fosis.org.uk
Sis Farah M: 085 8188766 E: farahmajid@rcsi.ie
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For Orphans & Needy Children around the World
Dear Friends,
Today I’m writing to tell you about really wonderful and exciting news, FOSIS Charity Week will be happening all this week. I’m hoping you can play a crucial role in this truly amazing effort to unite the people around UK, Ireland, Australia and the United States, helping the very people who need us; the orphans and needy children.
I guess we all already know about the state of orphans and needy children around the world. But I wish to remind you about a few things which never fail to amaze me everyday; 8% of all children around the world, approximately 150 million are orphans. Out of this, about 10.6 million (8%) of all children will die of preventable causes before age five and 5.4% of all children will die before age one.
In fact, about 42 000 children are orphaned every day – and these are much more than a cold statistic. It’s 42 000 unique, individual personalities who are fragile, hurting, fearful and in urgent need of care. And for each orphan and needy child, there’s another equally as stressed and worried orphan and needy child trying to comfort them.
This is the sad reality of the poverty stricken nations around the globe whose people have barely anything to live upon. Allah Most High says in the Qur’an, “So as for the orphans, do not oppress them, and as for beggars, do not berate them,” (93:9-10) and the Almighty says, “Have you seen him who denies the deen? He is the one who harshly rebuffs the orphan and does not urge the feeding of the poor.” (107:1-3)
We passionately believe we can change this and make the world a better place for them, just like what the Prophet and his companions did a good few centuries ago. Umar Ibn Al-Khattab used to roam the cities of Madinah at night in search of people who were in need and in once instance, his son Abdullah would be seen earning riches in one day and borrowing a loan during another because he distributed his wealth amongst the needy. Ibn Umar also encouraged the feeding of poor people and often ate alongside orphans. He would also rebuke his children for neglecting the needy and treating the rich by saying to them ‘You invite the rich and forsake the poor’!
These examples along with those from Abu Bakar As-Saddique, Abdur Rahman Ibn Auf, Hassan ibn Ali and Abdullah ibn Jafar among others are not co-incidence. They in fact believe in the saying of the Messenger of Allah who said, “The Muslim is the brother of the Muslim. He should not wrong him nor surrender him to his enemy. Allah will take care of the needs of anyone who takes care of the needs of his brother. On the Day of Rising Allah will dispel the anxiety of anyone who dispels the anxiety of another Muslim. On the Day of Rising Allah will veil anyone who veils another Muslim.” [Agreed upon]
You might ask what difference will the money make? Well, for years now we have been keeping our promise helping the orphans and needy children around the world. From Orphan schools in Kenya, Orphanages in Mali, Chechnya and Somalia to the orphans of the South East Asian Earthquake in Pakistan, we have let the work speak for itself. For little Ahmad in Bangladesh or Kate in Kosova, the one-to-one sponsorship they received must be helping them a lot in living day-to-day basis. and so do other orphans around the world. They need your help, now.
As much as prayer helps, we also urgently need your goodwill and generous gift – whatever you can afford. This extraordinary effort is not just another dream; it is the dream of ordinary people all around the world.
Please be part of this wonderful, inspiring effort. Join with hundreds of other generous people like yourself and help us to help the Orphans and Needy Children all around the world.
The time is now.
Yours Sincerely,
Charity Week Team
on behalf of Orphans and Needy Children all around the world
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Battle of the Brains: Intra-Soc Quiz
Battle of the Brains: Intra-SOC Quiz
Questions, taboos, charades & acronyms about anything and everything! Get yourself a team of 4 and get involved!
Venue: Tutorial Room 5, RCSI
Time & Date: 7pm, Wednesday 28th October 2009
Fee: 20 euro per team (proceedings all go to Orphans around the globe as part of the Charity Week ‘09 drive)
Contact details:
Intan Nurashikin
RCSI ISOC Assistant Secretary
E: ash_jasmine88@yahoo.com.my
M:0857593756
Shahirah Sahrum
RCSI Charity Week Coordinator
RCSI ISOC FOSIS Ireland Rep
E: shasa88@ymail.com
M: 00353857646266
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Halalicious Extraordinaire II [Part of Charity Week 2009]
Halalicious Extraordinaire II [Part of Charity Week 2009]
Date & Time: 7.00pm, Monday the 2nd November 2009
Venue: Exam Hall, RCSI
In conjunction with the Charity Week 2009 collaborating RCSI ISOC, RCSInfinity SU 09/10 & FOSIS Ireland, we bring you….HALALicious Extraordinaire 2!!!
For those of you who heard about Halalicious 2008 then relive the legend insy’Allah in 2009.
FOOD FESTIVAL?
Uhuh, just for 4 euros, u can eat all you want from every other side of the world that we provide. And what’s best? Proceedings from this event will go to CHARITY!!! We basically just want to provide a platform where EVERYONE can get together on; with our common-fuel; FOOD!!
So lets join us and have good foods, experience new cultures and have a good time!
SO WHAT DO WE HAVE?
Like we mentioned; GOOD FOOD; Eastern & Western cuisines-mostly cooked by students themselves! (don’t worry, we’ll have them QC-ed 
)
WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING???
Money will go to orphans around the planet as part of the Charity Week 2009 drive!
ENTERTAINMENT!:
‘Tea Pulling’ or ‘Teh Tarik’ is one art usually showcased by Indians owning ‘Mamak’ Cafes/ restaurants in Malaysia and its waaaaay more complicated than chefs cooking tepanyaki meals or bar-tendering…so, don’t u think u might wanna know what ‘mamak’ and ‘ teh tarik’ is all about- without having to go all the way to Malaysia…?
Stand up comedy: Standard Irish comedy from Eoin Whelan, a married 20 year old who loves slaggin everyone! Enuf said…be there to witness it all ;P
So people, it is of our dire pleasure to have YOU there!
We all have taste-buds to satisfy, curiosity to feed, extra money to channel for good courses and the needy, so… lets fill our tummy; come to our Food Festival;
HALALicious extraordinaire! And It’s not just kebabs! *winks*
TICKET ONLY ENTRY SO BOOK NOW ASAP!
Contact Details:
Mohammad Faheem Yid MD
RCSI ISOC General Secretary 09/10
E: dr.heera08@yahoo.co.uk
M: 0867726005
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RCSI ISOC Charity Week 2009 Events Insy’Allah!
Hungry after a few hours of lectures?!?!?
- duh, of course… -
Let’s go for lunch!
- urm… i didn’t get to prepare any today… -
Does the above seem familiar to anyone? Well, fear not my friends…
In conjunction with ‘Charity Week 2009′, RCSI’s Islamic Society (ISOC) will be holding a…
-[ Packed Lunch Sale! ]-
When?
27th-30th October 2009 [Tuesday - Friday]
Time?
10am onwards
Where?
Concourse ie In front of O’Flanagan Lecture Theatre
Let’s help out by buying these lunches! Your money will all be donated to various charities all over the world!
Henna (Mehendi) Stall too!!! Get a wicked design done for a tiny fee which goes completely to charity!
Contact details:
Shahirah Sahrum
RCSI Charity Week
RCSI ISOC FOSIS Ireland Rep
Email: shasa88@ymail.com
Mobile: 00353857646266
Najihah Zainal
Coordinator RCSI Charity Week Coordinator
RCSI ISOC Project Manager
Email: schnookums239@yahoo.com.my
Mobile: 00353857646274
Azeema Mollan
Henna Coordinator
RCSI ISOC Project Manager
Email: azeema91@hotmail.com
Intensive Weekly Arabic Classes (Begin on CW’ 09)
Time & Date: Every Tuesday at 6pm, Starting Tuesday the 27th October 2009
Contact Details: Br Mu’adz M: 0856466061 E: muazshaharom@rcsi.ie (Poster email is wrong!)
Instructor: Ust. Yusuf Sallabi
Ust Yusuf Sallabi has a degree in Islamic Studies and Humanitarian Sciences from the European Institite of Humanities & Sciences. His Islamic Jurisdiction includes the collection of Al-Bukhari, Al-Muslim, Al-Mowatta Imam Malik, the collection of Tirmidhi, the collection of Ibi Dawood and the statement of jurisprudence of Ibno Ashir, He knows Ajromia (Arabic Grammer), Alfiyat Ibno Malik (1000 poetry lines stating the Arabic Grammer). He has also done a Aljazariya (Intensive course of the proper pronounciation of letters and Quranic grammar) has complete memorization of The Noble Qur’an with the chain generation (ijaza from the famous Syrian Shaykh Eamon Swaidan) going back to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
Battle of the Brains: Intra-SOC Quiz
Questions, taboos, charades & acronyms about anything and everything! Get yourself a team of 4 and get involved!
Venue: Tutorial Room 5, RCSI
Time & Date: 7pm, Wednesday 28th October 2009
Fee: 20 euro per team (proceedings all go to Charity iA)
Contact details:
Intan Nurashikin
RCSI ISOC Assistant Secretary
E: ash_jasmine88@yahoo.com.my
M:0857593756
Shahirah Sahrum
RCSI Charity Week Coordinator
RCSI ISOC FOSIS Ireland Rep
E: shasa88@ymail.com
M: 00353857646266
‘The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, It is the illusion of knowledge’ – Stephen Hawking
- Winner of the “Golden Palm” Award (highest honor given by jury) and for “Best Editing” at the 2007 International Beverly Hills Film Festival
- Winner of the ‘Artivist Award’ for Best Feature Film under the category of Human Rights at the 2006 Artivist Film Festival in Hollywood.
- Winner of the Best Documentary Award (Special Recognition) at the 2007 New Orleans International Human Rights Film Festival.
- Winner of the Best Feature Film Award at the 2006 River’s Edge Film Festival.
- Winner of the Best Documentary Feature Award at 2006 The Dead Center Film Festival.
- Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at 2006 East Lansing Film Festival.
- Winner of the John Michaels Memorial Award at the 2006 Big Muddy Film Festival.
A thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Unlike any other film ever produced on the conflict — ‘Occupation 101′ presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the never ending controversy and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions.
The film also details life under Israeli military rule, the role of the United States in the conflict, and the major obstacles that stand in the way of a lasting and viable peace. The roots of the conflict are explained through first-hand on-the-ground experiences from leading Middle East scholars, peace activists, journalists, religious leaders and humanitarian workers whose voices have too often been suppressed in American media outlets.
The film covers a wide range of topics — which include — the first wave of Jewish immigration from Europe in the 1880’s, the 1920 tensions, the 1948 war, the 1967 war, the first Intifada of 1987, the Oslo Peace Process, Settlement expansion, the role of the United States Government, the second Intifada of 2000, the separation barrier and the Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, as well as many heart wrenching testimonials from victims of this tragedy.
Refreshments provided on the day!
Venue: O’Flanaghan Theatre, RCSI
Time & Date: 7pm Thursday 29th October 2009
Entry fee: 2 Euro per person (100% of money given to Orphans around the globe as part of the Charity Week 2009 Drive)
Contact Details:
Br Musa E: musasharkawi@rcsi.ie M: 0860774563
Sr Najihah E: najihahzainal@rcsi.ie M: 0857646274
Pro-Evolution Soccer Tournament & Ferrero Rocher Challenge
National Union of Kuwaiti Students & RCSI ISOC present…..
PS3 Pro-Evolution Football+Wii Sports Tournament & Ferrero Rocher Competition
PS3 Pro-Evolution Football Tournament for guys at 2pm
Nintendo Wii Sports Tournament for ladies at 4pm
FERRERO ROCHER COMPETITION FOR BOTH!
WINNERS GET WICKED PRIZES INSH’ALLAH!!!
Time & Date: Saturday 31st October 2009.
Venue: Students Lounge, RCSI.
Entry Fee: 3 Euro (Money fully goes for Charity Week for Orphans around the globe)
Contact details:
Khaled M: 0877537536 E: khaledalshatti@rcsi.ie
Omar M: 0861761360 E: icecube.omar@gmail.com
Shahirah M: 0857646266 E: shasa88@ymail.com
Halalicious Extraordinaire II [Part of Charity Week 2009]
Date & Time: 7.00pm, Monday the 2nd November 2009
Venue: Exam Hall, RCSI
In conjunction with the Charity Week 2009 collaborating RCSI ISOC, RCSInfinity SU 09/10 & FOSIS Ireland, we bring you….HALALicious Extraordinaire 2!!!
For those of you who heard about Halalicious 2008 then relive the legend insy’Allah in 2009.
FOOD FESTIVAL?
Uhuh, just for 4 euros, u can eat all you want from every other side of the world that we provide. And what’s best? Proceedings from this event will go to CHARITY!!! We basically just want to provide a platform where EVERYONE can get together on; with our common-fuel; FOOD!!
So lets join us and have good foods, experience new cultures and have a good time!
SO WHAT DO WE HAVE?
Like we mentioned; GOOD FOOD; Eastern & Western cuisines-mostly cooked by students themselves! (don’t worry, we’ll have them QC-ed )
WHERE IS THE MONEY GOING???
Money will go to orphans around the planet as part of the Charity Week 2009 drive!
ENTERTAINMENT!:
‘Tea Pulling’ or ‘Teh Tarik’ is one art usually showcased by Indians owning ‘Mamak’ Cafes/ restaurants in Malaysia and its waaaaay more complicated than chefs cooking tepanyaki meals or bar-tendering…so, don’t u think u might wanna know what ‘mamak’ and ‘ teh tarik’ is all about- without having to go all the way to Malaysia…?
Stand up comedy: Standard Irish comedy from Eoin Whelan, a married 20 year old who loves slaggin everyone! Enuf said…be there to witness it all ;P
So people, it is of our dire pleasure to have YOU there!
We all have taste-buds to satisfy, curiosity to feed, extra money to channel for good courses and the needy, so… lets fill our tummy; come to our Food Festival;
HALALicious extraordinaire! And It’s not just kebabs! *winks*
TICKET ONLY ENTRY SO BOOK NOW ASAP!
Contact Details:
Mohammad Faheem Yid MD
RCSI ISOC General Secretary 09/10
E: dr.heera08@yahoo.co.uk
M: 0867726005
1 comment October 25, 2009
Charity Week Lunch Sales & Henna (Mehendi) Stall [Part of Charity Week '09]
Hungry after a few hours of lectures?!?!?
- duh, of course… -
Let’s go for lunch!
- urm… i didn’t get to prepare any today… -
Does the above seem familiar to anyone? Well, fear not my friends…
In conjunction with ‘Charity Week 2009′, RCSI’s Islamic Society (ISOC) will be holding a…
-[ Packed Lunch Sale! ]-
When?
27th-30th October 2009 [Tuesday - Friday]
Time?
10am onwards
Where?
Concourse ie In front of O’Flanagan Lecture Theatre
Let’s help out by buying these lunches! Your money will all be donated to various charities all over the world!
Henna (Mehendi) Stall too!!! Get a wicked design done for a tiny fee which goes completely to charity!
Contact details:
Shahirah Sahrum
RCSI Charity Week
RCSI ISOC FOSIS Ireland Rep
Email: shasa88@ymail.com
Mobile: 00353857646266
Najihah Zainal
Coordinator RCSI Charity Week Coordinator
RCSI ISOC Project Manager
Email: schnookums239@yahoo.com.my
Mobile: 00353857646274
Azeema Mollan
Henna Coordinator
RCSI ISOC Project Manager
Email: azeema91@hotmail.com
Add comment October 25, 2009
Intensive Weekly Arabic Classes
Intensive Weekly Arabic Classes
Time & Date: Every Tuesday at 6pm, Starting Tuesday the 27th October 2009
Contact Details: Br Mu’adz M: 0856466061 E: muazshaharom@rcsi.ie (Poster email is wrong!)
Instructor: Ust. Yusuf Sallabi
Ust Yusuf Sallabi has a degree in Islamic Studies and Humanitarian Sciences from the European Institite of Humanities & Sciences. His Islamic Jurisdiction includes the collection of Al-Bukhari, Al-Muslim, Al-Mowatta Imam Malik, the collection of Tirmidhi, the collection of Ibi Dawood and the statement of jurisprudence of Ibno Ashir, He knows Ajromia (Arabic Grammer), Alfiyat Ibno Malik (1000 poetry lines stating the Arabic Grammer). He has also done a Aljazariya (Intensive course of the proper pronounciation of letters and Quranic grammar) has complete memorization of The Noble Qur’an with the chain generation (ijaza from the famous Syrian Shaykh Eamon Swaidan) going back to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
Add comment October 25, 2009
RCSI ISOC sign-up stall ‘09 Report
RCSI ISOC sign-up stall ‘09 Report
We start in The Name of Allah Jallah Wa’ala by whose grace and mercy we have been blessed with the greatest of gifts which is Islam and ask him to keep us steadfast upon the right way.
Alhamdulliah ibrabilamin RCSI ISOC had a successful freshers stall sign up day (it was only 2 hours :p) where about a 110+ new members signed up (there were a total of 130+ signings). Adding this to our current 
members list (The 3rd, 4th & 5th years who can’t make it on a weekday), we now have about 250+ members Mash’Allah.
Subhan’Allah the majlis as-shoora (executive council) worked as an organised & united jamaah before and after the stall. By Allah Subhana’taa’ala mercy the stall attracted people of all backgrounds, cultures & faiths. Mash’Allah Br Izzat (RCSI ISOC Treasurer 09/10) did a great job as the coordinator for the day. Kudos to Br Mua’dz (RCSI ISOC Technical Officer 09/10) for choosing the best spot on the day i.e. when you walk in the exam hall you see the ISOC stall right in front of you. Mash’Allah Br Faheem (RCSI ISOC General Secretary 09/10)+his housemates for the freshers pack delivery.
Alhamdulliah the following things were done on the day
- Distribution of FOSIS Ireland Freshers pack- A brand new black bag with a calendar, pen, bookmark, FOSIS Prospectus, Dawa’ah literature (Islam,Women, The Qur’an & The Prophet Muhammad [Peace be upon him]), Ayat Al-Kursi Poster and a copy of the famous Fortress of the Muslim supplication book.
- Distribution of additional goodies added by the isoc were- A lollypop, chocolate, Capri Sun drink, RCSI ISOC Student guide & directory (prayer timetable, halal shops & outlets, Masjids etc) (Kudos to Br Ahmad Syahir [RCSI ISOC Vice-President (Brothers) 09/10]), ISOC bookmarks with calendars (Kudos to Sr Farah Nabilah [RCSI ISOC Vice-President (Sisters) 09/10] .
- Free entry of Ferrero Rocher competition for our newly registered members. The winner of the competition was Tristan who almost ate 7 FR in 1 minute!
- Free entry for the Henna (Mehendi) competition for our newly registered members! The winner of the competition was Sherleen Gandham. Sr Azeema (RCSI ISOC Project Manager 09/10) did a fantastic job in coordinating this Mash’Allah.
- The new RCSI ISOC Roll up banner on display Mash’Allah.
- Distribution of our business cards Mash’Allah.
- Promotion of our Diamonds are forever: Mothers of the Believers event.
- Mash’Allah Warm, friendly & inviting atmosphere by the your neighborhood friendly ISOC jamaah.
Subhan’Allah there was a really busy busy traffic jam of people signing up to the stall which appealed to many of the freshies.
Alhamdulliah by the Blessing of Allah Azzuwajal the ISOC won the best societies sign-up stall from the SU. The prize was 100 Euro Alhamdulliah.
All praises & thanks belongs to Allah Azzuwajal. Any mistakes are from us alone.
We ask Allah Subhana’taa’ala to guide us and keep us steadfast on the straight path.
Please remember us (ISOC Majlis As-Shoora, events, prayer room & Future) in your du’aa.
RCSI ISOC 09/10
2 comments October 25, 2009
Freshers Day Trip Report
Ladies Ice-Skating
Date & Time: 10am, Saturday 17th October 2009
This RCSI ISOC event was exclusively aim to welcome the new juniors. Twenty enthusiastic girls took the challenge to ice skate and they definitely skated their best! The session took one hour approximately.
This event was a blast and we had a great time skating. Though with a few falls and injuries, the event was a huge fun. No pain no gain right?! For some, this was their first time ever doing ice-skating. We were pretty sure many have became professionals at the end of the session!
Lastly, we would like to thank all those who has participated and we just want to say ‘Welcome Juniors!!’
Farah Nabilah
RCSI ISOC Vice-President (Sisters) 09/10
RCSI ISOC had an exclusive bowling trip today. 14 members (brothers only) had a trip to Blanchard’s town and had a bowling tournament for an hour. The program ended with a potluck and a halaqa leaded by our president. We had great fun Alhamdulillah. The program was head by Muaz, our technical officer. Credit to Muaz.
Ahmad Syahir Mohd Rosli
RCSI ISOC Vice-President (Brothers) 09/10
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