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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