My Time in Palestine: A Talk by Khalil Chris Chaney

Salam (Peace) Everyone!!

YMP has a very special evening in store for you on the 11th with a very special individual indeed, brother Khalil Chris Chaney!

Brother Khalil is an American-born convert to Islam who stayed in Palestine for the past 3 years. Initially going there to do a thesis for his Masters, he then completely fell in love with the people and the place that is Palestine. He has made several mini-documentaries on what the people in Palestine go through in their daily lives; the struggles, the conflicts, the everyday life. He has been working with the youth in hostile and conflict-filled environment for the past 25 years of his life before he went to Palestine and worked with the youth there. He is now married to a Malaysian lady and plans to settle down here. He has been offered a job in the education line, helping Malaysian teachers teach English.

Relive his experiences and observations of a refugee camp in West Bank through two short films that he made, and learn what ultimately led him to Palestine.

This event will be held at*:
Surau Dagang Avenue,
Jalan Dagang 4,
Taman Dagang Avenue,
Ampang, Kuala Lumpur

Itinerary: 
7:20 Solat Maghrib
7:45 Introduction
7:50 Talk by Bro Khalil
8:20 Video Clips
8:50 Q&A
9:05 Isha' & light refreshments

See you there!!!

* This is the official address. However there may be a bit of confusion in terms street names as the authorities have changed it. Basically, its between Ampang Jaya Police Headquaters and Tiara Duta Condo (very close to the condo, on the main road itself)

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Calligraphy Workshop with IAMM

Salam everyone!

Ever wanted to learn a thing or two about Islamic calligraphy? Ever wondered how beautiful pieces that we see around are made? Well here's your chance!

Learn the basics of Islamic calligraphy with an ustadh in just a few hours and have fun at the same time! And who knows, if you produce something good enough, they might hang it up in the museum!

Date: Saturday, 20th March 2010, 10 AM

Venue: Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Jalan Lembah Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Price: RM 20 per person

The day will start with a free guided tour of the museum and its exhibits. Then off to the workshop, and finally we end with lunch & prayers. Itinerary:

10 AM - Registration
10.30 - Museum Tour
11.45 - Calligraphy Workshop
1.15pm - Lunch
1.40pm - Pray in Masjid Negara (for whoever that wants to)

How much? Only RM 20! However, places are VERY limited. ONLY 40 SEATS AVAILABLE! So book your seat quickly by calling/sms Sister Zarina at 012 318 7227. Closing date for bookings is Wednesday, 17 March, 11 PM. See you there, inshaAllah!

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Dying for the Dunia or Living for the Akhirat?

Salam all,

Young Muslims Project, with support from the Malaysian Islamic Welfare Organization (PERKIM) is proud to bring you a very special lecture on remembering and preparing for the hereafter, presented by Ustadh Yahya Ibrahim, all the way from Perth, Australia.

Ustadh Yahya Ibrahim is a sought after dynamic international public speaker. Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, he has delivered numerous talks, seminars and classes throughout the world, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and many others. He has studied and translated for some of the leading scholars in the Muslim world and is one of the most popular and emotive English language Islamic speakers in the West. More on Yahya Ibrahim.

Join YMP in a night of introspection, knowledge, and togetherness, inshaAllah.

When? Thursday, 4 February 2010, 8 - 10 PM

Where? Dewan Serbaguna, Masjid Saidina Umar Al-Khattab, Jalan Setia Budi, Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur (Map)

Donation? Any ikhlas amount*

See you there!

*YMP is a not-for-profit organization. The donations collected will aid in renting the venue.

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Reflections: A Look into the Year that was, and the Year to Come

Salam All!

Hope you are in the best of health and Iman.

This Sunday, YMP is holding a simple, relaxed get-together to share and reflect on everything that happened in 2009 and what we expect in 2010. Share with us your moments of joy and sorrow, seriousness and funny ones, excitements and disappointments.

When & where? At our regular hangout place of course, 43, Pinggir Zaaba Taman Tun Dr Ismail at 2 PM. Don't be late!

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Tales & Reflections from the Holy Land

Salam,

Hey there! Hope that all of you are doing well in 2010 inshaAllah. This weekend join YMP together with brother Khairul and brother Ameen as they relive and reflect on their recent journey to complete the Hajj. Listen to their stories of patience, amazement, hardships and humility in the Holy Land, and the personal benefits and lessons they gained from it.

When? Sunday, 10 January 2010

Where? YMP Hangout, 43 Pinggir Zaaba, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur

Time? 1 PM*

So we hope to see you there inshaAllah!

*light snacks will be provided

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