Faith Fridays - No Regrets This Ramadan by Imam Khalid Latif [VIDEO]

Every Friday we hope to bring you a khutbah or short lecture in English that we feel may be of benefit to you. Think of it as a weekly khutbah from a different perspective. All you need to do is spend 30 minutes (or less) a week to learn something new.

If you have any suggestions on a video that we should share please send us an email via "Write for Us".

Ramadhan is upon us alhamdulillah. How many of us have stopped to make du'a to Allah that we see this year's Ramadhan, or that the people we love see Ramadhan this year? How many people that we know have passed away in the weeks leading up to Ramadhan. Imagine getting to this point only for Allah to take you back to Him.

We all know Ramadhan is a great month and a wonderful blessing, and we know we should reap it's benefits again and again and again.

Thus this week we bring you Imam Khalid Latif's khutbah. As mentioned in last week's Faith Fridays Imam Khalid Latif is the Imam of New York University and of the New York Police Department (that's right, the NYPD!). He recently wrote an article for CNN regarding the terrorist attacks in Norway and how terrorism isn't a Muslim phenomena.

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Ramadhan: Life in the Fast Lane [VIDEO]

For those of you who missed our event at UIA here are the recordings.


First Muhammad Cheppih asks some reflective questions about why we fast, and our behaviour and practices during Ramadhan.

Then Tawfique Chowdhury went through the fiqh of fasting, which is important for every Muslim to know so we can educate others and most important educate our children (or future children).

Finally it ended with a very informative question and answer session.

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Of World Cup, Shaaban and Ramadhan

This piece was written by YMP President Khairul last year after he experienced the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Unfortunately time did not permit us to post this up much earlier (we only have a week left before Ramadhan) but there are still many lessons to be learned from it.

Assalamualaikum,

How's everyone? I pray Allah's guidance is upon all of us and He blesses us with all that is good.

What did you guys think of the World Cup? I'm sure it left as quickly as it arrived. Conveniently I was supporting Spain =D

As some of you know, alhamdulilah I managed to experience the World Cup fever in South Africa and it was definitely an experience to remember. It's obvious that there's many aspects of it that, as Muslims, we don't agree on. Be it the wastage of money, alcohol consumption, heedlessness or the amount of time it distracts us from our responsibilities.

But back to our daily lives, I believe as Muslims we are obliged to take lessons and learn from it. To use the teachings of Islam to study history with wisdom. Then use history as a yardstick to measure our progress, rather then be stuck in the glory or failing of the past.

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Need for Speed: The Race to Allah with Sheikh Sajid Umar [VIDEO]

For those of you who missed our Race to Ramadhan Tour here was our first event with Sheikh Sajid Umar.

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Faith Fridays - It's Tough Being a Girl by Imam Khalid Latif [VIDEO]

Every Friday we hope to bring you a khutbah or short lecture in English that we feel may be of benefit to you. Think of it as a weekly khutbah from a different perspective. All you need to do is spend 30 minutes (or less) a week to learn something new.

If you have any suggestions on a video that we should share please send us an email via "Write for Us".

In honour of our sisters only event on Friday night (if you haven't heard about it read about it here) this week we thought we'd pick something relevant to women.

Imam Khalid Latif is the Imam of the New York University Islamic Centre and the New York Police Department (!). He is the first imam (Muslim chaplain) at New York University and was also the first imam at Princeton University. He has an amazing grasp on human behaviour and does not hold back when he tackles difficult issues, in this case gender.

Imam Khalid's lecture entitled Real Men Don't Hit Women (which you can watch here) was a runner-up in the FaithTrust Institute's National Sermon Contest.

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Because You're Worth It - The Real Issues: with Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim

***Please note this is a LADIES ONLY event.***

If you ask the question "What is a woman's purpose in life?" what do you think the answer would be? A mother? A wife? A housewife? Wrong! A woman's purpose in life, is just like a man's purpose in life - that is to worship Allah.

Our times are difficult and being a girl is hard. We are expected to manage the home, take care of the kids and work to help contribute to the family's finances. How do we juggle our roles and be true to our faith? While the answer is by no means easy it does start with a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of women in Islam, because that sets the standard by which everything we do can be compared to.

In this special ladies only event Sheikh Yahya will remind ourselves that women have a great role to play in society and will answer YOUR questions about the issues you face as a Muslim woman. Don't miss this opportunity to discuss what matters most to women.

Sheikh Yahya training in classical Islamic knowledge started while he was in his teens. He grew up translating into English the speeches of various Arabic-speaking Islamic scholars who were visiting his native Canada. At the age of 17 he was already lecturing at mosques in Toronto. He has traveled extensively to meet and study with scholars of classical Islamic knowledge, and has spoken extensively on women in Islam. Now Sheikh Yahya lives in Perth, with his wife and two children.

Map to the venue http://tinyurl.com/3m35rrz

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In the Shade of Ramadhan with Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim

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Ramadhan Workshop: The Fast & The Furious

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Faith Fridays - Tawbah, Istighfar and Shukr by Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim [VIDEO]

Every Friday we hope to bring you a khutbah or short lecture in English that we feel may be of benefit to you. Think of it as a weekly khutbah from a different perspective. All you need to do is spend 30 minutes (or less) a week to learn something new.

If you have any suggestions on a video that we should share please send us an email via "Write for Us".

Jummah Mubarak!

For the next two weeks Young Muslims Project is hosting Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim for a series of awesome events. If you haven't already read about them check them our here (Hadith Seminar and Ramadhan Workshop).

Sheikh Yahya here talks about repentance and asking for forgiveness, the path to forgiveness and how it is part of our worship. He rounds it up with reminding us of the Blessings of Allah and why we should be thankful.

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Hadith Seminar: The Muslim Personality with Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim

***Please note this is an event that requires payment. Places are limited. Please see below on how to reserve your place***

Salam everyone!!

As Muslims we know that Islam is a way life. It's principles and teachings permeate our thoughts and actions. But in the ever changing world as we come face to face with new challenges and new frontiers, we are forced to stop ourselves and question just how we as Muslims should react to what is in front of us.

We must remember that Prophet Muhammad (saw) is our best example and his life is bursting with lessons that we can apply across time and context.

Join us as we attempt to unravel the treasures and gems of RasulAllah's sunnah in a hadith seminar entitled The Muslim Personality. Under the tutelage of Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim we hope to leave with some practical examples on how we should live our lives in relation to Allah, ourselves and others.

Sheikh Yahya training in classical Islamic knowledge started while he was in his teens. He grew up translating into English the speeches of various Arabic-speaking Islamic scholars who were visiting his native Canada. At the age of 17 he was already lecturing at mosques in Toronto. He has traveled extensively to meet and study with scholars of classical Islamic knowledge. Now Sheikh Yahya lives in Perth, with his wife and two children, where he is the Islamic Chaplain at Curtin University of Technology and the director of a Perth-wide halal food network. He was previously the Deputy Principal of the largest Islamic School in Australia.

For more on Sheikh Yahya.

Map to Masjid Al-Ghufran. 

FEE & RESERVATIONS: Fee per person RM 100. Please call Ridzwan at 012 475 4456 to book a spot. Places are only confirmed upon receipt of payment.

Hope to see you there inshaAllah.

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Ramadhan Workshop: The Fast and the Furious with Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim

"Oh you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you many learn piety and righteousness" (Q 2:183)

Saturday, 16 July 2011, 9 AM - 2 PM

Ramadhan Workshop: The Fast and the Furious with Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim

For ages 12-18.

Masjid Saidina Umar Al-Khattab, Bukit Damansara

Fee: RM 50

Reservations: Noraini at 017 316 0307

***Please note this is an event that requires payment. Places are limited. Please see below on how to book your place***

For those 12-18 years of age.

We are well and truly on our journey to the most wonderful time of the year and Young Muslims Project brings you an event especially for teenagers.

As children we are taught the importance of Ramadhan, how we are commanded to fast, how the Qur'an was sent down. But it is sometimes difficult to transcend our obligations to turn them into acts of sincere and devoted worship.

Together with Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim let your kids (or younger brothers and sisters) delve deeper into the meaning of Ramadhan, learn how to enjoy this blessed month and manage it as they continue with their daily lives. All so that as the days count down to 1st Ramadhan we will be rushing to get to the mosque for teraweeh, getting up early for suhoor and trying our very best to reap all the Blessings and Mercy that Allah has promised us.

Sheikh Yahya training in classical Islamic knowledge started while he was in his teens. At the age of 17 he was already lecturing at mosques in his native Canada. Now Sheikh Yahya lives in Perth, with his wife and two children, where he is the Islamic Chaplain at Curtin University of Technology and the director of a Perth-wide halal food network. He was previously the Deputy Principal of the largest Islamic School in Australia and so he is one of the best speakers when it comes to interacting and dealing with teenagers.

For more on Sheikh Yahya. 

FEE & RESERVATIONS: Fee per person RM 50. Please call Noraini at 017 316 0307 to book a spot. Places are only confirmed upon receipt of payment.

Map to Masjid Saidina Umar al Khattab. 

See you there inshaAllah!

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Ramadhan: Life in the Fast Lane

Salam everyone!

The Race to Ramadhan continues with a special talk entitled "Ramadhan: Life in the Fast Lane". This is special talk indeed as we're hosting not one, but TWO excellent speakers: the heart warming Sheikh Mohammed Cheppih and the always enlightening Sheikh Tawfique Chowdury! UNMISSABLE!!!

Learn about how Muhammad (pbuh) performed his fasting, the fiqh of fasting and how to get the best from this Ramadhan!

Lets make this coming Ramadhan our best yet inshaAllah!

Tawfique Chowdhury is the founder and director general of AlKauthar Institute and Mercy Mission. Being a prolific speaker, Sheikh Tawfique has travelled internationally sharing his knowledge in many countries in Europe, North America, Middle East, Asia and Australia. He is well known for specialising in fiqh topics, particularly in Islamic finance, Personal law and medical Islamic ethics and his opinions in these matters are eagerly sought. He is also a well known media contributor on various TV Channels such as AlMajd, Peace TV, Islam Channel and ABC Asia Pacific.

More about Sheikh Tawfique.

Sheikh Mohammed Cheppih was born in Morocco & raised in the Netherlands where he spent his free time memorizing Quran and studying Islamic sciences. By the age of nine, he completed one third of the Quran, won many quran recitation awards and started leading Taraweeh prayer as an imam. At a young age he studied at Madeenah University in the faculty of dawah. He spent time in Kosovo during the conflict in the humanitarian field for the Saudi Joint Relief Committee. He then worked for the Muslim World League as head of the Dutch office. He is currently a manager who specializes in solving social issues where his role revolves around Islam, social cohesion, identity and social issues. He is also the Mercy Mission manager of communications.

More about Sheikh Mohammed Cheppih.

Our Facebook event page for Ramadhan: Life in the Fast Lane.

Charge you Iman for Ramadhan! More about the Race to Ramadhan Tour.

For more info, please contact Din at 012 297 9855 or youngmuslimsproject@gmail.​com.

See you there inshaAllah!!

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Faith Fridays - What is your purpose in life by Sheikh Tawfique Chowdury [VIDEO]

Every Friday we hope to bring you a khutbah or short lecture in English that we feel may be of benefit to you. Think of it as a weekly khutbah from a different perspective. All you need to do is spend 30 minutes (or less) a week to learn something new.

If you have any suggestions on a video that we should share please send us an email via "Write for Us".

Jummah Mubarak!

Are you the Qadr of Allah on this earth or are you just let by the Qadr of Allah?

For almost everything that Man makes, whether it's a pen or television or computer, we know it's purpose. It's very easy to say that our purpose in life is to worship Allah but what does this actually mean?

Sheikh Tawfique Chowdury asks some important questions as he challenges us to plan our lives so we fulfill our purpose. Why did we pick Sheikh Tawfique? Because he's our speaker at next week's event. Check out our full itinerary and wait for our Facebook event to be up.

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Need for Speed: The Race to Allah with Sheikh Sajid Umar

Salam everyone!

The Race to Ramadhan Tour is here and we're kicking it off with a fantastic talk by a fantastic speaker, Sheikh Sajid Umar!

Sheikh Sajid was born in Leicester, UK and raised in Harare (Zimbabwe) where he completed his primary, secondary and college education. He memorised the Quran at the age of 18 and then turned his attention towards Islamic studies. He has completed his diploma in Arabic language and Islamic Sciences at the Imaam Muhammed Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh and is currently enrolled in the Bachelors degree program in the faculty of Shariah. He is a dynamic young teacher, imam and khateeb who has managed to spend a lot of his time teaching around the world.

More about Sheikh Sajid.

Join us as we race up to catch up with Allah's forgiveness, blessings, and guidance!

More about the Race to Ramadhan Tour

Entry by Donation (any ikhlaas amount). For more info, please contact Din at 012 297 9855 or youngmuslimsproject@gmail.com

See you there inshaAllah!!

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Race to Ramadhan Tour

Salam everyone!

Guess what? Ramadhan is only a month away! Are you prepared? Are you ready for the month full of blessings and rewards as it inches closer and closer? Are you revved up for the Race to Ramadhan?

Charge your Iman for Ramadhan! Join us with a range of dynamic and knowledgeable speakers for seven days of beneficial events as we gear ourselves up for the exciting month of Ramadhan.

The race begins:

Day 1: Thursday, 7 July 2011, 8 PM

Need for Speed: The Race to Allah with Sheikh Sajid Umar

Kelab Golf Perkhidmatan Awam (KGPA),

Bukit Kiara, Off Jalan Damansara

Entry by Donation*

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