Lounging with Kimball Gallagher

A thousand pictures worth a songAn altruist's journey. Come along!Hear from voices that say then doAnd show you ways which you can too.Words and pictures and friends to make, A journey you would want to take, One thing remains before adieuAn invitation especially for you:Please join us this day on November 15th. Mark it!ISTAC is your wayFrom 3 to 5pm. Make it!+Find out more on Kimball Gallagher here:http://www.kimballgallagher.com/ Thursday 15th November 2012 3pm to 5pm @ ISTAC, off Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur http://goo.gl/maps/DEPBQ ** Entry By Donation ( Minimum RM 10)** &nb...

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Motivation 101

Salam everyone! By the grace of Allah we are able to bring you an event this coming week! In this session, Sheikh Zahir Mahmood discusses the true meaning of success and the habits possessed by truly successful people – those who, through revelation, were promised Paradise. Habits of Truly Successful People is not only an inspiring and soul energizing program, but a strong reminder and a road map to Islamic excellence.  As Allah, The Most High said “Know that the life of this world is but amusement and diversion and adornment and boasting to one another and competition in increase of wealth and children – like the example of a rain whose [resulting] plant growth pleases the tillers; then it dries and you see it turned yellow, then it...

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Media

Over the years YMP has had many events. Fortunately we have been able to record some and put them on the internet. Here is what we have available. Ramadan Series 2012 Ramadan Gems - The ups and downs of iman - Lauren Booth Ramadan Series 2012 - Lauren Booth Ramadan Series - What Ramadan means to me LEPAK Reunion - Words of Wisdom from Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim Reboot yourself this Ramadan - Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim - KGPA 17th July 2012 Reboot yourself this Ramadan LEPAK Initiative - Yahya Ibrahim. Janda Baik 6th to 9th July 2012 Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim's Guide to the Galaxy Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim Went on a Date? If you want to be Wali with Allah Every team needs a captain Fajr Tazkirah - 7 Principles of Lailahaillallah (Part 3) Fajr Tazkirah - 7 Principles of Lailahaillallah (Part 2) Fajr Tazkirah -...

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Ways Young Muslims can participate in Ramadan

by Ashley Burke Adolescents that have reached puberty are encouraged to take part in Ramadan traditions such as prayer and fasting. Younger children can still celebrate this special event and continue to learn more about it even though they are not fasting with the others. In this post I want to suggest a few ways that young Muslims can participate in Ramadan without fasting: Create educational games that teach about Islam Games are a great way to make religious education and instruction enjoyable. Accumulate a listing of questions and answers about Islam and have the children memorize the answers. Then create various games using the questions and answers. As older family members enjoy sharing their knowledge with the younger children, and...

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July Happenings with Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim [UPDATED]

Salam! (We've added two talks. Scroll down) If you had the misfortune of missing out L.E.P.A.K youth retreat don't worry. Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim is still in town and will be in and about KL. He's looking to meet YOU! Catch his talks: 11th July (Wednesday) Masjid Al-Hidayah, Jalan Melawati 6, Taman Melawati Recording with TV9 230-330pm 'Recovering from Hardship' 530-630pm 'When A Man Loves a Woman' 13th July (Friday) Khutbah Jumaat at IIUM Islamic Institute of Banking and Finance, Jln Damansara 'The Importance of Muslim Solidarity in Dealing with the Challenges Facing the Ummah' 16th July (Monday), 8pm Mukha Cafe, No. 15 Lorong Rahim Kajai 13, Taman Tun Dr Ismail 'Yahya Ibrahim's Guide to the Galaxy' **Limited space** 17th July (Tuesday),...

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What would the Prophet (SAWS) do?

Our beloved Prophet is the best of mankind. How better to become better human beings than by learning from his seerah? "What would the Prophet (SAWS) do?" will be a regular monthly circle where we will have the opportunity to pose moral dilemmas and explore personal, and contemporary social issues and problems and solve them in light of the guidance extracted from our Prophet's SAWS life. It will be moderated by Sheikh Younus Kathrada, a South-African born Canadian Imam, Islamic Studies teacher, community and youth activist, counsellor, chaplain, and public speaker. A graduate of the Islamic University of Madinah, he has spent over 16 years intensely involved in the Muslim community of Mainland British Columbia, Canada. "If you were with the Prophet SAWS right now, what would you like...

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The L.E.P.A.K. Initiative- With Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim- 6-8th July 2012- Janda Baik

Salam, The L.E.P.A.K Initiative The L.E.P.A.K Initiative is a weekend youth camp organized by the Young Muslims Project and the Muslim Professional Forum. The targeted individuals for this camp are Muslim youths from the urban area of Kuala Lumpur, Damansara, Petaling Jaya and etc.  The word L.E.P.A.K is a Malaysian lingo for the word Chill and is more than often used for something that is slightly more relaxed, informal, and a good time. The L.E.P.A.K Initiative aims to incorporate Leadership, Encouragement, Power, Adab, and Knowledge (L.E.P.A.K) into the word Lepak over the course of the weekend. Each day of the camp different values from the word L.E.P.A.K would be addressed along with a topic to help direct the lecture/discussion....

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"A Note of Love to All My Single Girlfriends" by Zarina Ibnatu Zul Mukhshar

This was written by one of our Core Members which we thought we should share with you all J "A Note of Love to All My Single Girlfriends"by Zarina Ibnatu Zul Mukhshar Last night my husband & I went for grocery shopping and we bought not-so-glamorous stuffs for the house like floor cleaner, cooking oil & rice; and then it struck me that we’re so married! Hehe... Alhamdulillah… It got me thinking of the things that I would do instead last night if I was still single; and it reminds me of my single friends who (I assume) like me once – waiting, hoping & looking for Mr. Right. Yes, I was all that, waiting, hoping & looking, and now when Allah sends my husband to me,for me, it happened so quickly, so fast, we were married within two-and-a-half months after the first day we laid...

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"The Day of Games!"

Come one, come all, for a day of fun and excitement as YMP invites you to join us for another funtivity series, "The Day of Games!" Relax, unwind, and choose from a variety of games ranging from simple board and card games, to challenging puzzle and trivia games, and even engaging role-playing games over at FnD Mindspot. Come on down and join the fun with your friends and make new ones here as well! Date: Saturday, 5th May 2012Time: 3pm til late (Join us for a while, or stay for the entire day!)Venue: FnD Mindspot, Taman Tun Dr IsmailPrice: RM10 per person** **CONFIRM ATTENDANCE IS BY BANKING IN ADMISSION FEE TO THE FOLLOWING ACCOUNT AND PLEASE RETAIN YOUR TRANSACTION RECEIPT - -MAYBANK - IQBAL RYU BIN ZAKARIA - 162366960137 -REGISTRATION...

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The Zaaba Talk - Solidarity Syria, Sunday, 15th April 2012 at 11am - 1pm.

Salam, The civil war in Syria has reached a boiling point. With no workable resolution, the war still continues. In the meantime, on the ground, a whole civilisation is in destruction. YMP has joined in the growing international voice against this war. Carefully sidestepping the political mine bombs, this Campaign is vehemently clear on their objective - Pressure the leaders to stop the killing of the Syrian people! Join us as the Campaign manager, Haris Akram, shares with us his vision, hope and expectations. We'll also have special guests; 2 Syrian students to share the plight of their families and friends back home. Listen and understand their experience undergoing all these challenges and what they're doing to make things better. ................................................................................................................... Venue:...

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