As Salaam Alaikum,

We pray to Allah that all is well for you and your families. Insha Allah, your first week of online classes is going well. To many it's a new way of learning and perhaps a struggle, but remember Allah says, "Verily with difficulty, there is relief." Therefore, keep making the efforts and the results of your endeavors will soon materialize for you. 🙂

As we deal with Covid 19, let us reflect on this reality that Allah is in full control. He never lays on humans a burden that we cannot bear. These are moments that cause us to rely solely on Allah, turn to Him in prayer, be hopeful, display empathy towards others, and show gratitude to Him for those that He has blessed with scientific knowledge to guide us through this pandemic. Our Prophet said "Science is my weapon", as well as, "for every disease, there is a cure." Let us pray for firmness of faith and patience during these times of human suffering and adversity.

A sign of the believer is that when trouble comes it doesn't take them over neither do they panic or fall into despair. Praise be to Allah, our religion prepares us to manage our emotions, minds and spirits while enduring trials in our lives. This pandemic has many spiritual, social and physical implications that Allah has naturally equipped us to manage. Let's continue to make great use of the tools in our religion, the Qur'an and the exemplary behavioral life and thoughts of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). As we obey Allah and His messenger, our Lord will help us overcome the anxiety, fear, worry, helplessness, and hopelessness that has consumed many people. These are some trying times; may Allah strengthen us and make us better servants that are more caring, loving, and mindful of others. Any test from Allah improves us if we accept what comes our way. 

Your brother,
Imam Waheed 
UPCOMING EVENTS
FRIDAY (3/27): WEEKLY "JUM'AH"
WHERE: ZOOM, meeting code 652821939
WHEN : 1pm-1:30pm EST
WHO: Joshua Salaam
TOPIC : Speak The Truth About God

Bring your own pizza to jum'ah tomorrow! Order a pizza, or make one at home. BroJo will be awarding the most creative "pizza" with an honorary award during our social hour after prayer.
MONDAY (3/30): SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOK CLUB
WITH MARYAM
WHERE: on ZOOM
WHEN : 4pm-5:30pm EST

Join Maryam for a weekly book club to talk about different social justice issues. Our first topic is THE PRISON INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX. You must register at this link in order to receive the book club materials from Maryam. Next week will be a simple introduction and check-in, before we prepare to begin reading Angela Davis's Are Prisons Obsolete? together.
WEDNESDAY (4/1): KITABCONNECT WITH BROJO
WHERE: ZOOM, meeting code 708824667
WHEN : 6pm-7:30pm EST

Join Brother Joshua for a conversation about verses 29:46 - 30:30.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Center for Muslim Life wants to honor some of the holidays that occurred last week.

The Iranian New Year, Nowruz, was on March 20th. Iran is suffering greatly right now amidst the turmoil of the coronavirus pandemic, so please take this time to learn more about the call to end sanctions on Iran here.

Eid Al-Mab'ath was on March 21st. Many Muslims celebrate this holiday as the anniversary of the day Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was chosen as God’s messenger.

Isra Wal Miraj was on March 22nd. Many Muslims celebrated the anniversary of Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) miraculous journey from Mecca to Jerusalem to the Heavens.
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY
PENNY PILGRAM WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE : Applications are now OPEN for our 2020-2021 Penny Pilgram George Women's Leadership Initiative cohort! The cohort experience  provides opportunities for Duke undergraduate students to connect with their peers, learn about their identity, learn about women’s leadership, and apply those skills to navigate their communities with their strengths in mind. The program can be pretty impactful for the students it serves - but don't take our word for it!  Check out this video     to hear from some of our 2018-2019 Cohort Executive Officers and from Penny Pilgram George on the value of this community at Duke. Apply here by Friday, April 3rd .
DUKE RECREATION ONLINE VIDEO GAME LEAGUE : Join Duke Rec for an online video game league. The league is centered on the “Sports Category” and is open for everyone at Duke (students, alumni, faculty and staff) to join and play for FREE. Participants play in their PS4 or Xbox from home, while practicing social distancing. They can play: 
  • FIFA 20 
  • NBA2k
  • NHL 20
  • NFL Madden 
Registration is free and ends this Friday, March 27th . The Leagues will begin Monday, March 30th and end on Sunday, April 19th.
 
How to Register:
  1. Download the FREE Mission Control app in your phone (search for "Mission Control GG" in your App Store.)
  2. Create your profile, using your valid Duke email
  3. Select organization "Duke Recreation & Physical Education"
  4. Join your favorite League, for your Xbox or PS4 console

How to Play:
  1. After registration closes, you will receive scheduled games via the Mission Control app
  2. You can reschedule any games to fit your schedule, directly with your opponent through the app
  3. Play your scheduled game at home or wherever you are practicing social distancing in your PS4 or Xbox!
  4. Report game scores via the app.
THE WRITING STUDIO IS HIRING : Do you have a passion for writing? Do you enjoy talking to other people about their writing, exercising your critical thinking and writing skills while helping others in the Duke community do the same? The Writing Studio is looking for undergraduate students to join our consultant team! 

No prior peer tutoring experience necessary. Selected applicants will be able to enroll in  Writing 255S Literacy, Writing, Tutoring , a seminar course that introduces you to readings in writing center theory and literacy studies while also enabling you to complete an independent research project on a related topic of your choice.

Email a writing sample to  Kara.Post@duke.edu  with the subject line “WS Undergrad Application. ”  Applicants will then interview with the Director of the Writing Studio.
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