Remember Gaza by Viva Palestina

Salam everyone!

This Sunday, YMP will be doing its bid to help the Palestinian cause and participate in Viva Palestina Malaysia's (formerly COMPLETE Malaysia) Remember Gaza event in Mid Valley MegaMall Center Court at 11 AM. Come & join us to do your part for Palestine!

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REMEMBER GAZA

December 27th - January 18th marks the first anniversary of the unspeakable brutality committed by the Zionist regime of Israel against the people of Gaza. For over 22 days, Israel dropped bombs, white phosphorous, used airplanes, helicopters, navy ships, tanks, bulldozers and heavily armed soldiers against a defenseless people.

1,400 dead, 5,000 injured, 20,000 homeless & 50,000 displaced. Schools, hospitals, universities, ministries, homes, shops - nothing was spared. The people of Gaza were simply bombed to death.

All around the world civil societies are marking the first anniversary of this cowardly and genocidal crime and Viva Palestina Malaysia (formerly COMPLETE) calls on all Malaysians to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people by doing the following:

1. Display the Palestinian scarf on 27th December everywhere you go. Drape it around yourself, tie it to your bag, display it in your car. Just let it be seen.

2. Boycott the following companies, supporters of the Zionist regime of Israel, from 27th December to 18th January - Nestle, McDonald’s, Coke and Loreal. Do not buy any of their products!

3. Put up Boycott Israel car stickers, available for free. They can be collected from 6, SS1/24A, Kampung Tunku, Petaling Jaya. Or call Jemaimah at 013 231 4596

4. Observe one minute of silence at exactly 12 noon on 27th December. Turn this silence into a deafening roar against the injustice suffered by the Palestinians.

It is highly encouraged that you get together with family and friends on 27th December. Do take pictures and videos of your activities and email them to complete2009@gmail.com. We will be posting them on our website and Facebook. Viva Palestina Malaysia members and volunteers will be at the open court of Mid Valley Shopping Mall at 11 am on 27th December. Do join us.

Gaza is still under a blockade. The attack gave the Palestinian struggle a global dimension and civil societies all around the world are stepping in to bring about a change. In the words of  Abraham Joshua Heschel,

“Few are guilty, but all are responsible.”

Please circulate this email far and wide. Lets get together and remember a people long forgotten by the rest of the world.

For more information do contact the following

Azra                    azrabanu@gmail.com 016 209 4500
Jemaimah            jemma.mustapha@gmail.com 013 231 4596

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YMP Sisters Tea Party

For the very first time, YMP is presenting an all-sisters funtivity! 

We've got exciting activities lined up!
Hijab workshop, fashion show, and lotsa cupcakes!
For those who want to learn on the different styles of wearing hijab, still considering on covering but not sure how to do it or just want to make new friends then this is the event not to be missed!

When? Saturday, 21 November 2009

Where? 15 Jalan Tunku, Bukit Tunku, KL.

Info? Rozel 012 306 2483

*Note* This is for SISTERS ONLY! No busybody hubbies allowed =D

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Time to Play... ULTIMATE FRISBEE!!!

Salam (peace) folks!!!

Got nothing to do this weekend? Well, come down to Kepong and join YMP in a fun-filled game of Ultimate Frisbee!!!

Ultimate Frisbee is a limited-contact team sport played with a standard flying disc, commonly known as a frisbee. The object of the game is to score points by passing the disc to a player in the opposing end zone, similar to an end zone in American football or rugby. Players may not run while holding the disc. Check out these links:

• What is Ultimate Frisbee? 
  
• Ultimate Frisbee rules 
  
• Ultimate Frisbee demo 

How to get to Taman Metropolitan? If you are driving from Petaling Jaya, head for the LDP (Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong) towards Kepong. You will pass by 1 Utama and Mutiara Damansara. Continue driving towards the direction of Genting Highlands/Batu Caves and you will reach a toll plaza. Pay the RM1.60 toll and go up the ramp towards MRR2.

Go straight all the way and make a U turn at a roundabout as you exit the highway. Go straight after that and look for the signboard "Taman Metroplitan" before turning into the park. You will encounter a signboard "Kawasan Permainan Layang-Layang" before the park. Layang-layang is the Malay language for kites.

Too chicken to play Ultimate Frisbee but still wanna have fun? No worries! The kite rentals are always available!

There's a lot of running so wear comfortable clothing & shoes. Refreshments will be provided. See ya there!!!

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Open House at Titian Kaseh

Assalamualaikum everyone!

On 4 October 2009, YMP held an open house together with the children at the Titian Kaseh Orphange in Kuala Lumpur. We had such a fulfilling afternoon with them! It was so enjoyable to see the kids laughing, buzzing with excitement, climbing and jumping over all of us. They clearly had a jolly good time, Alhamdulillah.

The open house started at 12.30 with a round of introductions. MashaAllah, their enthusiasm was just so contagious! The children got excited just by counting numbers! So when it came time to give out balloons, streamers, and ribbons to decorate, the atmosphere was one of chaotic excitement to say the least.

We then took a break after 1.30 for prayers followed by lunch, which in itself was a spectacle. We had Lamb and 'mandi' rice, which is basically the lamb and rice cooked together in all it's juicy goodness! :-) And of course the Raya spread; satay, rendang, ketupat, and potato salad. The food was glorious, MashaAllah.


After everyone settled down, we played Pass the Parcel. The younger kids participated in the activities. The older ones (15 yrs old onwards) were naturally too 'cool' to play so they stayed inside the house. Everytime the parcel stopped, someone had to answer a question or do a challenge/ dare/ silly dance. One of the children volunteered our very own Abang Amin to walk like a duck, and meow like a cat. Lovely!

For the finale, the children gathered and gave a Dikir Barat performance for us. It was the highlight of the day! Even Abang Zuhri joined in!

At the end of this, we all came back feeling very warm inside. Zul and Zuhri would've probably had to adopt a few kids had they stayed longer, coz the children just love them!

YMP would like to give a special thank you to the sponsors and donators for making this event possible. Without which, it would've been difficult to organize. Alhamdulillah.

Now on to the next one! :-D

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So You Wanna be a Rock Star?

Salam everyone!!!

How's everybody doing? Hope all's well, insyaAllah. This Sunday, YMP brings you a VERY special guest: a former heavy metal artist who gave up the fame and money in the music industry to rediscover his faith and religion!

Join us as he shares his experience, trials and tribulations as an artist heavily involved in the heavy metal scene.

Sunday, 11 October 2009, 2 - 4 PM at 43 Pinggir Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, KL.

And who is it this special guest of ours you may ask?? Oh it's a secret ;-) See ya there!!!

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Topics & Venues - Knowledge & Arts Tour 09

Whether you're struggling with your faith or tasting the sweetness of it, this event is for you.

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When & Where is it?
The entire K&A Tour is from 5th - 15th July 2009. The Arts segment dates are from 5th - 8th July 09 whereas the Knowledge segment is from 8th-15th July 09. Locations will be around KL & Selangor.

Is it FREE?
Yes, all the sessions are free except where mentioned.

Who are the speakers? Are they cool?
Yes they are cool :) Our 2 International Knowledge speakers are known for their easy going personalities, speaking skills and rapport with youth. For the Art segment, Mohammed Ali @ AerosolArabic will blow your socks off with his Urban Spiritual Art.

Here are their websites:

* Suhaib Webb http://www.suhaibwebb.com
* Hamza Andreas http://www.hamzatzortzis.com/
* Mohammed Ali http://www.aerosolarabic.com

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Arts Segment Program Schedule: Download Arts segment poster here

DAY 1: 5th July 2009 (Sunday) 10.30am- 2pm, Kompleks Rakan Muda, Bukit Kiara KL: Launch of K&A Tour with Mohammed Ali & Suhaib Webb. MAP: http://tiny.cc/Koabo

DAY 1: 5th July 2009 (Sunday) 8m- 10pm, The Annexe Gallery, Central Market KL: Local graffiti artists work presentation & creative discussions with Mohammed Ali

DAY 2: 6th July 2009 (Monday): 4pm-6pm, E-Theater, Faculty of Creative Multimedia, Multimedia University (MMU) Cyberjaya: Presentation & Film Screening with Mohammed Ali. Download poster for this session here.

DAY 3: 7th July 2009 (Tuesday) 10am- 6pm, Kompleks Rakan Muda Bukit Kiara: Mural Painting with Mohammed Ali. MAP: http://tiny.cc/Koabo

DAY 4: 8th July 2009 (Wednesday) 10am- 6pm, Kompleks Rakan Muda Bukit Kiara: Mural Painting completion with Mohammed Ali. MAP: http://tiny.cc/Koabo

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Knowledge Segment Program Schedule: Download Full Itinerary poster here

DAY 4: 8th July 2009 (Wednesday) 8.00pm, Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam (KGPA): "We Are Children of Adam" with Suhaib Webb. Hosted by Muslim Professionals Forum (MPF). Donation of RM20 adults or RM10 students at entrance. Download poster for this session here

DAY 5: 10th July 2009 (Friday) 8.00pm, Dewan Kuliah Utama, Fakulti Pengajian Islam, University Malaya (UM): "Now That We've Found Islam What Are We Going to Do With It?" with Hamza Andreas Tzortzis, Suhaib Webb & Shah Kirit.

DAY 6: 11th July 2009 (Saturday):
One Day Intensive Da'wah Training Course by Hamza Andreas Tzortzis (Boulevard Hotel, Mid Valley, KL. Westside Room 3. Registration 9.30am. Fully Booked. Contact Sis Hanifa at 016 918 3046 for info)

DAY 6: 11th July 2009 (Saturday): 10am-1pm, International Institute of Islamic Thought & Civilisation (ISTAC), Persiaran Duta, Taman Duta, KL: "Ethics & Religious Guidance" with Suhaib Webb. Map to venue: http://www.iiu.edu.my/istac/map2.php

DAY 6: 11th July 2009 (Saturday): 8.00pm, International Institute of Islamic Thought & Civilisation (ISTAC), Persiaran Duta, Taman Duta, KL: "The Disease And The Cure" with Suhaib Webb. Map to venue: http://www.iiu.edu.my/istac/map2.php

DAY 7: 12th July 2009 (Sunday), 10am-5pm, Dewan Kuliah Utama, Fakulti Pengajian Islam, University Malaya (UM): "YOUTH EXPERIENCE: Life, Sex, Freedom & God" with Suhaib Webb, Hamza Andreas Tzortzis & Dr. Harlina Siraj. If you only had one day to spare, this is the session not to be missed! Definitely inspirational, maybe even life-changing!

10.30am	Is there a God? By Hamza Andreas
12.00pm	Its my Life! (Freedom in Islam or freedom without it!) by Hamza Andeas
1.15pm-2pm	Lunch & Zuhr
2pm-3pm	The Prophet in my Ipod by Suhaib Webb
3pm-4pm	Q&A - Everything you always wanted to ask about Islam
4pm-5.30pm	I Love You But.... ( Love, Sex & Relationships) by Dr. Harlina Siraj & Suhaib Webb

DAY 8: 13th July 2009 (Monday), 8.00pm, Theatrette, Main Block, HELP University College, Pusat Bandar Damansara: "Live, Learn, and Prevail: Conquering Today without Regret" with Suhaib Webb

DAY 9: 14th July 2009 (Tuesday), 8.00pm, Lecture Theater FIT (XR0001), Multimedia University (MMU) Cyberjaya: "Revenge of the Fallen: Facing the Deceptions" with Suhaib Webb. Download poster for this session here

DAY 10: 15th July 2009 (Wednesday), 8.00pm, Main Auditorium, International Islamic University (IIUM) Gombak: "Synchronized Quran & Sunnah" with Suhaib Webb

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Enquiries:

Sue 012-2275 875
Daniel 012-3222 014
Mariam 012-2360 014
Amin 017-2728 586
Cat 016-6973 097

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Knowledge & Arts Tour 2009

Lets be honest...its not easy being youth. There are so many challenges to be faced on a daily basis, hence many of us struggle to find the meaning & value of Islam in our lives.

The Knowledge & Arts Tour 09 is being held to specifically help us youth find that meaning & value of Islam.

Whether you're struggling with your faith or tasting the sweetness of it, this event is for you.


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When & Where is it?
The entire K&A Tour is from 5th - 15th July 2009. The Arts segment dates are from 5th - 8th July 09 whereas the Knowledge segment is from 8th-15th July 09. Locations will be around KL & Selangor.

Who are the speakers? Are they cool?
Yes they are cool :) Our 2 International Knowledge speakers are all known for their easy going personalities, speaking skills and rapport with youth. For the Art segment, Mohammed Ali @ AerosolArabic will blow your socks off with his Urban Spiritual Art.

Here are their websites:

• Suhaib Webb http://www.suhaibwebb.com
• Abdur Raheem Green http://www.islamsgreen.org
• Mohammed Ali http://www.aerosolarabic.com
  

We need your help (God knows we really do!):

This event is organised by youth, as such we would like to empower of all you to have a hand in making it a success. Here's how -

1) Spread the word!

• Get your friends & family to come. If someone says to you "I'm not a good Muslim, i'll be stared at by everyone else in the room", let them know that they won't be judged, instead we welcome them with open hearts.
• Blog about the K&A Tour.
• You know the power of Facebook... use it :)

2) Attend with a cheerful smile ;)

3) Apply what you'll learn at K&A to make the world a better place to live in, by improving ourselves as individuals, one small step at a time.

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This space will be updated from time to time with all the latest tour information.

Contacts (Please call for info regarding Donations/Sponsorship/Tour Content/ Volunteering etc.):

1. Sue +6012-2275 875
   
2. Daniel +6012-3222 014
3. Nurul +6019-2827 621
   
4. Amin +6017-2728 586
5. Mariam +6012-2360 014
   

Thank you very much & we hope to see you there come 5th July.

Wassalam.

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One Day Intensive Da'wah Training Course by Brother Abdur Raheem Green (London)

As Salamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatahu.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Young Muslims Project is pleased to inform you of a forthcoming event as part of the Knowledge & Art Tour 09:

This event is an intensive, interactive and unique course to help Muslims fulfil their duty of calling to the religion of Islam. It will cover various aspects of da'wah and provide insight into techniques and strategies. The course is designed to be a dynamic and interactive workshop and not just a series of lectures.

Please refer to the attached poster for more information.

When: Saturday 11th July 2009 - Registration at 9.30 am

Where: Boulevard Hotel, Mid Valley, KL. Westside Room 3.

Spaces are limited. To reserve a space on this course contact Sister Hanifa on 016 918 3046.

The cost of the course will be RM 100 per person, bookings will only be confirmed once this amount has been received by the organisers.

Who is Abdur Raheem Green?

Abdur Raheem Green, formerly Anthony Green was born to British parents and raised as a Catholic in a wealthy, upper class family. As a young man Anthony began a period of study and intense searching eventually rejecting his Catholic faith and priveleged background to accept Islam in 1987.

Brother Abdur Raheem is an internationally recognised speaker on Islam and an expert in the field of da'wah (Islamic propogation). He has delivered countless lectures and seminars to audiences around the globe. He was a regular speaker at the famous speakers corner in Hyde Park, London. Abdur Raheem has made invaluable contributions in refuting the Christian missionary menace sweeping the Muslim world. Shaykh Abdur Raheem has worked in da'wah related activities at London's Central Mosque and has appeared on many TV shows. He has recently launched a new da'wah organisation based in London with the aim to bring about a new era in da'wah.

Please see attached poster for more information.

Please contact me on mparkar(at)hotmail.co.uk or Sis. Hanifa 016 918 3046 for any questions etc....

Jazakhallah Khair

Was Salam

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The Call for Unity

Alhamdulillah (Praise be to Allah), this coming Sunday, 21st June, we're going to have a special get together with a special speaker! We have been given the amazing opportunity to host a talk with Bro. Muhammad Umar from the UK-based Ramadhan Foundation, so we're sharing this opportunity with you lovely peeps!

Do you think Unity that goes across the board; regardless of race, religion, or culture, is important and relevant today? Can it bring a positive effect on the world? Or is it just a utopic idea created by idealists? Whatever your thoughts on this issue, we'd like you to share it with us this very Sunday! And if you have any questions, our guest speaker will be more than willing to answer them. The details are in the poster so hope to see you all this Sunday insyaAllah (God willing)!

P/s: This Sunday's VENUE will be DIFFERENT than our normal Hangout as it'll be in Duta Nusantara (map). When you are there, tell the guard that you are going to the Duta Nusantara Clubhouse. Anything, just give Cat a buzz.

P/ss: Refreshments will be provided so PLEASE RSVP ASAP so that we can gauge the numbers. :) Also, IF (no obligations seriously!) you'd like to add something to the table, you're more than welcome to BUT due to the requests of the Duta Nusantara management, we have to keep it clean and simple so finger foods would be ideal. Thanks!

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Brotherhood!

Salam (Peace) All!


Alright, this morning we had some not so good news about our original topic for this Sunday (When in doubt, listen to your heart). Sister Azra's really sorry she had to postpone it but don't be sad though as we're arranging for the topic to be done in one of our get togethers in June insyaAllah (God Willing). Allah (swt) is Great however, coz we've got an equally good, if not better, topic for our get together this Sunday, 31st May '09! :)


This Sunday, we're attempting to discuss the concept of Brotherhood and its relevance in today's world. We often hear how people have become so involved in their own world nowadays that they don't have time for "brotherhood" and unity anymore. It's a concept of the past some may say and it's impossible to apply it in today's world. Others say the only way for world peace is through brotherhood. No matter what your opinions are, we'd like you to share it with us this very Sunday!


We'll have a special guest speaker who has managed to make time for us amidst his busy busy schedule and the short notice. He is Dr Musa Nordin, the Adjunct Professor of Pediatrics at the Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences (CUCMS). His extensive profile can't be said in a few lines here, so to know more about the man, check out this website:
http://www.noor.org.sa/mode/en/SpeakerBio.php?SpeakerID=10



Details are in the poster so check it out and as usual, PLEASE RSVP to Cat at 016-697 3097 or leave a comment below! :)

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Cape Rachado Lighthouse RoadTrip!!!

Salam (Peace) all!

Okie doks, peeps, this is the moment you've all been waiting for. A moment where you can forget your worries for a mo and just go UP for a breath of FRESH air AND have some FUN. Alright, let's get down to details shall we? What we need now from those of you who are confirmed coming for this Road Trip is as follows:

1) Full Name
2) Contact Number
3) Carpooling or going on your own

* If there are more than one of you, we still need individual names & contact numbers aight?

For those of you who are coming with us (ie, carpooling), the details are as follows:

When? Sunday, 17th May 2009, 9 am
Where? YMP Hangout; 43, Pinggir Zaaba, TTDI.
Dresscode? Whatever you feel comfortable jungle trekking in! :)

In regards to the fee, we're gonna split up the petrol/diesel & toll costs so as of now it depends on how many cars are going so we need your confirmation ASAP by THURSDAY, 14th May 2009. As for food, we're planning to have a potluck picnic at the beach so you can bring something to share wi everyone ya!

It's gonna be sooo much fun and we'll get to appreciate Allah (God) swt's creation at the same time! :P So, get clicking folks and send us your details!



For more info on Cape Rachado Lighthouse and the Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve (though the pics are outdated as they've re-painted the lighthouse since so it looks amazing now!):
http://www.virtualmalaysia.com/destination/cape%20rachado%20lighthouse.html


p/s: As always, our events are OPEN to ALL, no matter what race, country, creed, faith, etc... :) So, we'd LOVE to have everyone join us for this outing to enjoy nature and de-stress!


Warmies,
Cat
016-697 3097
Young Muslims Project
PR & Comm Div

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AerosolArabic on BBC : Generation Mohammed

Get your creative visions ready as brother Mohammed Ali will be in Malaysia with us for the K&A Tour from 5th July for several days of urban spiritual art.

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You, Me & Planet Earth

Assalamu'alaikum,

“The creation of the heavens and the earth is far greater than the creation of mankind. But most of mankind do not know it.” Qur’an, 40:56

“It is He who has appointed you as viceroys in the earth.” Qur’an, 6:165

Allah has described mankind as His Guardians on earth. It is therefore our responsibility to take care of other creatures and the earth itself. Yet how many of us take these duties seriously as an integral part of our way of life?

Most of us probably know that the coming 28th March 09 is marked for Earth Hour. (Click the image to visit the Earth Hour website)



VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour.

Saturday, March 28, 8:30-9:30pm.

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In conjunction with this, we'd like to share some information on our responsibilities as Muslims towards the natural environment. A good website that provides this info is http://ifees.org.uk/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

Abdur Raheem Green has a page dedicated to this issue on his blog: http://www.islamsgreen.org/islams_green/going_green/

Wassalam :)

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The Power of One

Salam (Peace)

How are you all doing?! It's been a long time since our last gathering and we're all excited to see y'all again! We sincerely apologise for the 3 weeks plus hiatus as we were in the midst of restructuring YMP so that we can provide better get togethers and funtivities just for you guys! :) 

This Sunday, we'll be discussing on the much thought about topic regarding the true Power of our Creator, together with Ustaz Hussein Yee. 

Ever heard of the saying, "As long as you have faith, it will happen"? Well, do you really believe in that? Is it true that it just takes faith and everything will happen the way we want without us even lifting a finger? Or does it all depend on the sweat on our backs to make things happen and nothing else? It is a dog-eat-dog world out there isn't it? 

Well, if any of these thoughts ever cross your mind, this Sunday is the perfect opportunity for you to find out all the answers and more insyaAllah (God willing)!

Details are in the poster so please RSVP to Cat at 016-697 3097 alright? we need to know how many people are coming so that there's enough food for everyone!

p/s: As always, there's NO dresscodes so just come as u feel comfy

Jazakum Allah Khair

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The Plant: A Lesson for Every Believer

Salam (Peace)!

Here's a beautiful reminder for all us, taken from here:

Bismillah,

The believers contemplate on the ayaat of Allah that have been left upon the earth, and only they see the creation around them as ayaat.

Allah ta’ala says,

وَتَرَى الْأَرْضَ هَامِدَةً فَإِذَا أَنزَلْنَا عَلَيْهَا الْمَاءَ اهْتَزَّتْ وَرَبَتْ وَأَنبَتَتْ مِن كُلِّ زَوْجٍ بَهِيجٍ

“And you see the earth barren and lifeless, but when We pour down rain on it, it is stirred (to life), it swells, and it sprouts forth every kind of beautiful growth (in pairs).” (22:5)

What is the lesson for the believer in this?

Allah ta’ala reminds us that this plant is an ayah. Whenever we see a plant, we should remember the resurrection.

A simple plant is a reminder of the Day of Judgment for the believer.

Why?

Just as the earth will اهْتَزَّتْ,shake, رَبَتْ, swell and rise, أَنبَتَتْ, and sprout— on the Day of Judgment the earth will shake, then swell then sprout…but a plant will not be sprouting from the earth, rather it will be the companions of the grave: us.

Allah ta’ala describes the disbelievers saying:

وَلَهُمْ أَعْيُنٌ لَّا يُبْصِرُونَ بِهَا

“and they have eyes, wherewith they see not.” (7:179)

Those who do not believe in Allah see a plant and nothing else, but those with emaan and hearts that understand see an ayah about resurrection.

We ask Allah ta’ala to make us among those who take heed of His ayaat, Ameen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmW_3qqQH2A

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Revelation Expedition

Salam (Peace) people!!

Announcing our next funtivity: Revelation Expedition! Since there was so many holidays these past weeks, it has come at no less than the perfect time. We all need to stretch those legs and muscles and get energized again BUT at the same time learn something valuable too! 

What is it? It's a good ol' treasure hunt; but with a difference. Just like in real life your guide in this treasure hunt will be the Glorious Quran. Come join us in our Relevation Expedition and we'll show you that learning the Quran is not such a daunting really and there are invaluable jewels that you can learn from it. And most of all, HAVE FUN!

It will be held on the Sunday, 15 February 2009, in Taman Tasik Perdana (Lake Gardens) starting at 9 AM (you don't wanna get burned under the hot noon sun, do you?)

And NO, you DON'T need to be a scholar to join. Just regular Joe's and plain Jane's will do. As long as you're keen on having fun, work those leg muscles, blitz those brain cells, and meet new people, then sign on up!

But does Treasure Hunt + Quran = Fun? Well join us and you'll find out!

IMPORTANT NOTE:

1. This is a pre-registered event and spaces are limited so PLEASE RSVP to the numbers stated so that we can put your name in the list and make the necessary preparations!
2. You can either register individually or as a team of 4-5 ppl BUT please give the your names, contact numbers and email addresses both for you and your team members (if possible).
3. The contact details are important for us to give you important updates as we go along.
4. Please dress in comfortable attire to run around in and sun screen (if needed). A reminder will be sent to your contact details closer to the date.

For Enquiries & Bookings, Call:

Cat 016 - 697 3097

Dean 012 - 297 9855

JazakhAllah Khair

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Let's Talk About Gaza

Salam (Peace) all...

The attack on Gaza has made an impact on the world.

However, some still have mixed feelings about the Palestinian conflict. Should they care? Why? It doesn't affect them, so why should they bother? It's so far away anyways.. we have bigger problems at home. Solve those first before thinking about something on the other side of the world.

So,

This is a simple 'open circle' for everyone to share their views on this, in support of or protesting or confused.

Because, after all that has happened the past few weeks, it's good we gather our thoughts and reflect. After 22 days of massacre, it only brings relief it doesn't go on any longer. But even as we "speak", the attacks have started again. 

How did the 'war' make you feel? How has it affected you? 

As Malaysians.

As Youths.

As Muslims.

As human beings.

No matter who you are, please come and share your views. It'll be a moderated open discussion. There'll be no speaker or lecture. We wanna hear from YOU!

*This is an open discussion, but please be reminded to be tactful and respectful. TQ! :)

Details are as follows:

When?  Sunday, 1st Feb 2009, 2 PM

Where? YMP Hangout; 43, Pinggir Zaaba, TTDI, KL

D/code? NONE! Come as u feel comfy. :)

Please RSVP to:

Cat (016-697 3097)

Hope to see u all on Sunday! :)

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UNITY FOR HUMANITY

Wow, what a year it has been so far! And it’s not even a full January yet.

We had the great opportunity to introduce ourselves in the BIGGEST YOUTH CONVENTION – YOUTH ’09. It was a wonderful experience for us. Despite having to compete with the ‘Battle of the Bands’ that was happening at the same time, we managed to draw a crowd. It was good to be able to reach out to others and show what we’re all about.

All of us met up early on that Sunday morning, nervous but excited at the same time. We had our marketing strategy ready; a ‘sandwich board’. It was hilarious! Whatever embarrassment we initially felt about giving out flyers to strangers was thrown out the door. I mean, what better way to overcome a small embarrassment than to have an even bigger embarrassment eh?

Lo and behold, it was a big hit! We got passerby’s to sign at the back of our Sandwich Board, in support of our theme ‘Unity for Humanity’. It was awesome!

“Hi there! We’re having a campaign, ‘Unity for Humanity’. Please support our cause. Sign at the back.”

We wanted to make our presence felt, and I think we really achieved that. Haha! Good job guys! Thank you, dear volunteers!

Community Hall, 2pm

Adam and Ashaari were our MC and Game Conductor.

Our 1st game was very simple. Everyone was given some simple questions. But there’s a catch. You need to approach a stranger to assist you.

“Find someone who plays a musical instrument”

“Find someone with a name beginning with a vowel.”

“Who’s a left hander?”

Simple, yet very profound. We were forced to come out of our comfort zone, and strike up a conversation with a stranger. How often do we do this? How often do we even smile at them?

Our 2nd game was quite tricky. But equally meaningful too.

We were given a scenario. We had to go up on stage, one by one, fix a pose, and create that picture. Everyone has to complement each other to make the scene work.

There’s a group squatting down, eating. Another group was playing basketball. 2 friends were chasing each other. And so on so forth. Yup! This is a “Waktu rehat” in school. It was a load of fun.

It’s very often we start out having preconceived ideas about something. But it takes a lot of patience, knowledge, understanding and compromise to create a harmonious ‘picture’. Everyone has to work together.

In today’s time, everyone build walls around ourselves, keeping everyone at ‘arms length’. Fear, cynicism, and doubt slowly creep into our lives creating a fragile community. Let us break down these walls and open our hearts. Learn, understand and be patient with one another. InsyaAllah, the world will be a better place.

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COME MEET US!

Youth'09 Malaysia's Largest Youth Lifestyle Festival

Assalamualaikum everyone!!! We were invited by the organizers to participate in this revolutionary event for malaysian youth and we thought, "What a great way for us to meet up!". You can:

1. Find out WHO we are;


2. WHAT we can do for you;


3. Get to know other Young Muslims such as yourselves;


4. Sign-up for our TREASURE HUNT and WIN PRIZES!!!


5. Have a GREAT OUTING!

Venue: Community Hall (Hall 1 Mezzanine)Putra World Trade Centre, K.L.

Time: 2pm - 3pm

Date: Sunday, 11th January 2009

And there are so much more activities that will be held from Friday 9th till Sunday 11th January 2009. Kindly visit their website for more details http://www.youthmalaysia.com/. Some of them are:

• 3 vs 3 Basketball Challenge
• Career Attack
• Battle of the Bands 2
• Celebrity Secrets
• Graffiti
• YOUTH'09 Expression Photography Challenge
• YOUTH'09 Foosball Challenge

So, er.... what are you waiting for?? Bring your friends, buddies and whoever that you can get your hands on and do have loads of fun!

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Groups We've Worked With:

MUSLIMS PROFESSIONAL FORUM BERHAD

http://www.mpf.org.my/

Towards the restoration of the Al-Quran and As-Sunnah

http://www.al-nidaa.com.my/

Committed to changing Young Lives

http://www.yawa.org/

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Testimonials

“ I like the intelligent discussion of religion as a whole. It has really opened up my eyes to the practical Islamic approach in life”
-Rizal Yatim-
-Petronas-

"By far this was the best fusion of cultures and most practical Muslim Youth Organization I have witnessed in Malaysia"
-Suraya-
-TV3 presenter

"I enjoyed the supportive, friendly and helpful sisterhood bond that they have. Looking forward for their future sessions"
-Grace-
-Fashion Designer-

"YMP is refreshingly hopeful because it showed me to the real and bigger picture of Islam"
-Maylin-
-CIMB Bank-

"Fit for young people living in challenging times"
-Johan Ahmad Kamil-
-Entrepreneur-

"You can be who you are."
-Asma’ Nasar-
-Elle Magazine-

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Past Activities

Event: Evolution: Truth or Faux?
Presenter: Dr. Ahmed Mabrouk
Type: Meetings - Informational Meeting
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, December 28, 2008 at 2:00pm
Location: YMP Hangout

Event: Expressions...
Type: Music/Arts - Exhibit
Presenter: Open Discussion
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, December 14, 2008 at 11:00am
Location: YMP Hangout

Event: Men + Women = Us
Presenter:
Type: Meetings - Informational Meeting
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 11:00am
Location: YMP Hangout

Event: Man & Woman
Type: Meetings - Club/Group Meeting
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 2:00pm
Location: YMP Hangout

Event: pOpCoRn tImE!
Type: Meetings - Club/Group Meeting
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 11:00am
Location: 43, Pinggir Zaaba

Event: Sexuality & Islam
Presenter: Syeikh Feizel Chothia
Type: Meetings - Club/Group Meeting
Host: Perth Muslim Youth Forum & Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 10:00am
Location: 43, Pinggir Zaaba

Event: Once Upon a Powerful Night
Presenters: Daniel Zain & Mehboob Parkar
Type: Meetings - Club/Group Meeting
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 5:00pm
Location: YMP Hangout

Event: Let's Go Fly Kites!
Type: Trips - Group Trip
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, August 24, 2008 at 4:00pm
Location: Tasik Gombak a.k.a. Kites@Layang-layang Zone

Event: Ramadhan Workshops
Presenters: Azra Banuu, SIDC - Kids & Cash Family Programme, Amin Rahman, Zain
Type: Education - Workshop
Host: Muslims Professional Forum Berhad & Young Muslims Project
Time: Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 8:30am
Location: Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam, Bukit Kiara

Event: Let's Challenge the Quran
Presenter: Utz. Hasrizal
Type: Education - Workshop
Host: Al-Nidaa & Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, August 10, 2008 at 10.30am
Location: No. 40, Jalan 16/6c, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Event: To be Young and Muslim
Type: Trips - Camping Trip
Presenter: Brother Kuranda and Brother Waleed
Host: Muslims Professional Forum Berhad & Young Muslims Project
Time: Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 8.00am
Location: Seri Dinar Training Retreat, Janda Baik, Pahang

Event: Of Picnics & Hippies
Type: Meetings - Club/Group Meeting
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 3.30pm
Location: Zaaba House

Event: Money Talks, BS Walks
Type: Meetings - Club/Group Meeting
Presenter: Elya Lim, Redza, Ihsan Kamarulzaman-Hess
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, July 13, 2008 at 2.00pm
Location: Zaaba House

Event: We Are All Made of Stars
Type: Meetings - Clubs/Group Meeting
Presenter: Auntie Azra Banu
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 3.00pm
Location: Zaaba House

Event: YMP Barbeque
Type: Party - Barbeque
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, June 8, 2008 at 3.00pm
Location: Zaaba House

Event: The 11th Hour
Type: Meetings - Informal Meeting
Presenter: Video Show
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, May 18, 2008 at 2.00pm
Location: Zaaba House

Event: Why Am I Here?
Type: Meetings - Clubs/Group Meeting
Presenter: Dr. Anis Malik Thoha
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, May 4, 2008 at 2.00pm
Location: Zaaba House

Event: The Fairer Muslims
Type: Meetings - Clubs/Group Meeting
Presenter: Auntie Azra Banu
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, April 20, 2008 at 2.00pm
Location: Zaaba House

Event: YMP: Lights, Camera, Action!
Type: Other - Festival
Presenter: Film Show
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, March 30, 2008 at 2.30pm
Location: Zaaba House

Event: Bracing Muslims for a Shifting World
Type: Education - Lecture
Presenter: Silma Ihram
Host: Muslims Professional Forum Berhad & Young Muslims Project
Time: Friday, March 21, 2008 at 8.00pm
Location: Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam (KGPA), Bukit Kiara

Event: YMP Gathering: The 5Ws & 1H
Type: Meetings - Clubs/Group Meeting
Presenter: Open Discussion
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 2.00pm
Location: Zaaba House

Event: Up, Close and Personal with Our Man, the Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w)
Type: Meetings - Informational Meeting
Presenter: Sis. Zabrina Abu Bakar & Bro. Mohamer Saum
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 2.00pm
Location: Zaaba House

Event: Posi+ive: My Story
Type: Meetings - Clubs/Group Meeting
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, February 3, 2008 at 2.oopm
Location: Zaaba House

Event: "I love you but..."
Type: Meetings - Informal Meeting
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, January 6, 2008 at 2.00pm
Location: Zaaba House

Event: "Visit Palestine" a film by Katie Barlow
Type: Meetings - Informational Meeting
Presenter: Film Show
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, September 2, 2007 at 2.30pm
Location: No. 11, Jalan 6/71B, Pinggir Taman Tun Dr. Ismail

Event: You, Me and the Prophet (s.a.w)
Type: Meetings - Clubs/Group Meeting
Presenter: Prof. Datuk Dr. Syed Othman Alhabshi
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, July 22, 2007 at 2.00pm
Location: Adam Alhabshi's house, TTDI

Event: Me, Have a Muslims Identity? Say What?!
Type: Meetings - Club/Group Meeting
Presenter: Brother Abdulhamid Evans
Host: Young Muslims Project
Time: Sunday, July 8, 2007 at 2.00pm

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About Us

YMP consists of youths age ranging 17-30 with one common ground: In the pursuit of learning about Islam deeper. Hence the inception of this group in early 2007.

We serve as a platform for the youths to learn from each other while sourcing out from the wiser and older ones who are well-versed in Islam.

Fortnightly meetings are organized in venues around Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In each gathering, we invite one or two experienced speakers to impart their knowledge on us, the youths, regarding Islam. It encourages intellectual discussions and the posing of burning questions that the youths have always had in minds.

We are not restricted to Muslims youths only. It is open for participation for anyone interested. You can see a mélange of people coming from the gathering; from the scarfed ones to the pierced ones to the inked ones.

“YMP has always seen itself as being different. We want to break away from the dogma that comes with anything Islamic. We want to propagate that it’s ok to be a practicing Muslim in today’s time. It’s fun and it’s cool to be Muslims.”
-Amin-
-YMP President-

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