Review of Previous Programs This section is to document the activities of previous Monthly Islamic Family Gathering programs. Review for month of September: September 09, 2001 Review for month of August: August 12, 2001 Review for month of July: July 14, 2001 Review for month of June: June 17, 2001 Review for month of May: May 13, 2001 September 09, 2001 Hosted By:  Starting this month, there will not be any particular host. The coordination committee will organize the program, and lunch items will be provided by the participants who voluntarily "signed-up" for the item. If volunteers are not available for all items, organizing committee will provide the rest. We will be regularly distributing these "Sign-up" sheets in all our upcoming programs. This decision has been taken to allow everyone to take part in the program, and to enhance the spirit of Muslim Brotherhood among the members of the Bangladeshi community. Review: The pre-selected topic was "Zakat and Sadaqah - Donation and Charity in Islam". The families divided into different groups according to their age and discussed the topic with emphasis on what is revelent for them. All groups talked about the importance of Zakat and Sadaqah in their own terms. The subject have been discussed on the basis of Al_Quran and Al-Hadith. After group discussion, one participant presented a short summary from each group about their discussion on the topic. At the end of the program, the guest speaker Imam Anwar Mallum (Imam of Jami Omar Mosque, Ottawa) gave a valuable speech on the topic. The program ended with Doa which was performed by Imam Anwar. August 12, 2001 Hosted By:  All Commitee members (See Contact us page for reference) Review: This was the third program under the new format which was a great success. The pre-selected topic was "Objectives and Virtues of Salah and its benefits". The families divided into different groups according to their age and discussed the topic with emphasis on what is revelent for them. All groups talked about the importance and benefits of Salah in their own terms. The subject have been discussed on the basis of Al_Quran and Al-Hadith. After group discussion, one participant presented a short summary from each group about their discussion on the topic. At the end of the program, the guest speaker Dr. Imam Jamal gave a valuable speech on the objectives and benefits of Salah. The program ended with Doa which was performed by Imam Jamal. July 14, 2001 Hosted By:  All Commitee members (See Contact us page for reference) Review: The Monthly Islamic Gathering's second Annual picnic was a huge success. We had many in assistance and everyone enjoyed themselves. The purpose of the picnic was to socialize with our fellow muslims and create a feeling of comaderie. The picnic accomplished this while everyone enjoyed the wonderful weather and food. In all, it was a tremendous success.   June 17, 2001 Hosted By:  Anwar & Suraiya Islam; Zamil uz Zaman & Shirin Zaman. Review: This was the second program under the new format which picked up it's success from the last. Finding this new format of families dividing into different groups according to their age and discussing topics with emphasis on what is revelent for, was successful and thus repeated. The topic was pre-selected and was Sura Nass- Its background, its meaning, significance, lessons learned to be applied in daily life, how to recite it correcly and its benefits. Also continuing talks of concept of iman. Below find a summary of what each group discussed and did. Adult Fathers Program: The co-ordinator of this group was Musawir Karim. They talked in detail about the given topic. Zamil uz Zaman gave an explanation of the topics discussed. The background, history of Surah Nass as well as how we reflect it in our daily life and benefit from it. To avoid temptation and how Shaytan attracts us to temptation. We were treated to a knowledgeable explanations of how Surah Falaq and Nass came to be, and related matters from him. Adult Mothers Program: Yasmeen Fatema was the co-ordinator of the program. She also reported on the program. The women all recited Surah Nass and discussed the meaning and significance of it. There were also talks of other matters such as Zakat. Children's (0-12) Program: The co-ordinator of this program was Masuma Khan. She was assisted by Nawshaba Zaman. The children talked about Allah, who he was and related matters. There were talks of Angels, what they were made of and such simple matters. Simple lessons for children, so they can begin to understand Islam. Teen's (13-18) Girls Program: The co-ordinators of this program Shamima Khan and Fatima Khan and they talked about the topic at hand. They also spoke about Bismillah, its importance, uses, benefits etc. Teen's (13-18) Boys Program: The co-ordinator of this program was Arif Khan. Tareq Ismail recited the Surah and Arif explained the aspects on which they touched. After talking, the boys also decided they should start their own youth group. Where they would get together, and play sports and end with discussions about Islamic topics. May 13, 2001 Hosted By:  Mustafa & Afroza Chowdhury; Asfaq & Naushi Nasser Review: This was the first program under the new format. In this new format, the families divided into different groups according to their age and discussed topics with emphasis on what is revelent for them. The program was generally very succesful and shows great promise for the future. The topic was pre-selected and were Surah Fatihah and Tawheed. Below find a summary of what each group discussed and did. Adult Fathers Program: The co-ordinator of this group was Sajjad Rahman They talked in detail about the given topic. Ehsanul Karim gave an explanation of the topics discussed. We were treated to a beautiful explanation of Tawheed and related matters from him. Adult Mothers Program: Yasmeen Fatema was the co-ordinator of the program. Kochi Khan reported on the program. The women all recited Surah Fatihah and discussed the meaning and significance of it. While also touching on Tawheed and it's implications. Children's (0-8) Program: The co-ordinator of this program was Fatima Khan. She was assisted by Nadeea Nowsin, Saquiba Rahman (Nisha), & Seema Chowdhury. The children created their own Ka'aba and decorated them with glitter and glue. While doing so they learned about Allah, that he created all and that the Ka'aba is the house of God and we pray in the direction of it. Simple lessons for children who are beginning to understand their place in the world. Children's (8-12) Program: The co-ordinators of this program, Masuma Khan and Towfiqa Yasmeen talked to the children about the 7 articles of faith. The group discussed each article in detail and at the end the children recited each of the 7 articles of faith and got a basic understanding of each, while receiving answers for any related questions they had. Teen's (13-18) Program: The co-ordinators of this program Shamima Khan and Shameea Nowsin talked about the topic at hand. They also touched on Allah, his attributes, powers, his support for mankind. They also talked of the implications of all good and bad that comes from Allah. Teen's (18+) Program: The co-ordinator of this program was Hasnain Zaman. They discussed Tawheed and the situation for people their age and Islam. They discussed situations of high school and University. They discovered the environments to be improving but still in need of work. They talked generally about those types of issues that effected them and how to deal with them.