MAPS Weekly Newsletter

Friday May 27th, 2022 | 26th Shawwal 1443

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Friday Khutbah

Weekly Hadith

Weekly Halaqas

Redmond

1:15pm & 2:15pm

Sh. Adam Jamal

Youth Khutbah 3:30pm

Seattle

Khutbah at 1:15pm

Br. Alaa Badr

Tune in: MAPS Facebook & YouTube.

I asked `Aisha which deed was most loved by the Prophet. She said, "A deed done continuously." I further asked, "When did he used to get up (in the night for the prayer)." She said, "He used to get up on hearing the crowing of a rooster."

(Sahih al-Bukhari 1132 Book 19, Hadith 12)

The Muslim Experience Study Circle

Every Friday

7:30pm with Br. Alaa Badr

(in person in the conference room or online)

Sisters Qur'an Halaqa

Every Thursday

10am to 12pm & 8:00pm (online)

Tafseer with Imam Joban

Weekly for All (in-person & online)

Sundays at 4:00pm - 5:15pm

The Life of Prophet (PBUH)

Weekly for Youth by Br. Akram

Cancelled this week

Sunday School Graduation

On May 22nd, we got to celebrate our Sunday School graduation for the first time in two years following the pandemic. Proud parents and family members gathered to celebrate with their children on this extra special occasion. We as a community are very proud of out graduates and their dedicated teachers.

Registration for next year will open back up in June, insha'Allah, so keep an eye out for that.

Job Search: MAPS Executive Director

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE ABOUT THE POSITION

The purpose of hiring an Executive Director (ED) is to transition the day-to-day operational responsibilities of the Board of Directors (Board) to professional staff under the leadership of the ED. Working with the President and Board of Directors, the ED will collaborate with MAPS Staff, the Imams, Project Leads, and various committees to streamline the execution of MAPS' numerous activities and engagements, achieve operational efficiency, control expenses, and facilitate better coordination among various programs to achieve the goals set forth by the Board. The ED will be responsible for ensuring that organizational integrity is maintained through implemented processes and projects.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MAPS is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, or any other category protected by state or federal law, as applicable to religious non-profit organizations.

Salary and Compensation

The Executive Director position offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with qualifications and experience, including a six-figure salary.

Application Process

If you (or someone you know) is/are interested in applying for this position, please send a cover letter highlighting your interest, relevant experience, and values alignment, along with a resume, by June 4, 2022, to president@mapsredmond.org with the words “Executive Director” in the subject line. The position will remain open until filled or until June 30, 2022, whichever is earlier. Thank you in advance for your consideration

Support Donation Drive for Refugees

MAPS-AMEN (American Muslim Empowerment Network) and several partners are organizing a large, multi-day donation drive to collect and distribute items for refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine in the month of June... and we invite you to join us in this effort! There are three ways to help:

Donate new or gently used furniture, household goods, and other items from the list of accepted items;
Purchase items from the Amazon Wishlist; and/or
Sign up to volunteer!

Details below and more info here:

https://linktr.ee/refugeedonationdrive

3 Ways to Help:

1. Drop off new and gently used items

Collection Dates/Times:

June 2nd to June 5th, 7am to 7pm
June 9th to June 12th, 7am to 7pm

Drop off Location:

Auburn Valley YMCA

1620 Perimeter Rd SW

Auburn, WA 98001

List of Accepted Items here.

2. Purchase items to donate from the Amazon Wishlist

Starting June 1, 2022, you can purchase and send items from the Amazon Wishlist here, to support this effort from the comfort of your own home.

3. Sign up to volunteer!

We need at least 20 volunteers per day, over multiple days, to help receive, sort, prep, and distribute new and gently used donated items for refugee families in King County. This is a great opportunity to welcome and support our new neighbors who have arrived to Washington state!

Volunteer Location:

Auburn Valley YMCA

1620 Perimeter Rd SW

Auburn, WA 98001

Shift Expectations:

3 hour shifts

Available Dates:

Thursday, June 2nd to Sunday, June 5th
Thursday, June 9th to Sunday, June 12th
Thursday, June 16 to Sunday, June 19th

Sign up for one or multiple shifts using the link here. Multiply your rewards and good deeds by encouraging your friends to sign up too!

This event is sponsored by MAPS-AMEN (American Muslim Empowerment Network), Auburn Valley YMCA, Essentials First, GIST Limited, Starbucks and the Welcoming Refugee Alliance, Team Rubicon, and The Mission Continues.

Thank you in advance for your support. May you be blessed and rewarded many times over. Ameen.

Seerah Intensive

Islamic Studies

with Imam Joban

MatchUs Matrimonial

MAPS-MCRC is proud to announce the MatchUs Matrimonial Event for Young Professionals! This event is open to US and Canadians residents, ranging from the ages of 20 to 35yrs.

Join us on Saturday, June 11th, 2022 from 3:30pm to 6:30pm.

Limited seats are available so register soon! Pre-registration is required! There are two different ticket options: one for women and one for men. Tickets are $40 per person and include High Tea.

Each ticket should be purchased ONLY in the name of the person who is attending the event. Parents & guardians, please do not use your own name when registering! Only registered attendees will be allowed to enter the venue.

Venue details will be emailed to attendees a few days prior to the event!

For questions, please email matchusmatrimonial@gmail.com

A Conversation About Autism & Intellectual Disabilities

MHP and MAPS-MCRC are pleased to host a community conversation about autism and intellectual disabilities, on Friday, June 3rd at 7pm in the MAPS-MPR 1.

Intellectual disabilities are increasingly common in our community, yet poorly understood. We hope this is the start of more initiatives to build inclusive spaces in our Muslim community for families with and without these diagnoses. Please join us to learn more about the implications of these diagnoses, how to support families that are affected by them, and how to be an ally and advocate for their unique needs and talents.

This community-centered conversation will be led by Dr. Gary Stobbe, a neurologist, and director of the UW Adult Autism Center, and Jim Mancini, speech-language pathologist and director of the Washington INCLUDE collaborative (Inclusive Network of Community Leaders focused on the Underserved and Disability Education). We will also be joined by Dr. Ahmed Abdelrazek, psychiatry resident at UW and Adriana Mohamed, a parent and vocal advocate in our community.

Please join us!

Featured Events

MAPS 2022 Summer Camps

We are excited to announce MAPS Summer Camp 2022 registration is now open. We have put together a variety of camps for you to choose from.

Each week you will have the option to enroll your child into the camp of your choice.

The slots are first come first serve.

Please pay close attention to the dates as each camp has its own dates and times.

We look forward to seeing your kids this summer at MAPS Summer Camp 2022.

Details about the class are on the registration page. Please use the links below to each week's summer camp.

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Family Matters

This summer, join Sheikh Adam alongside local family counselors for discussions on parenting as Muslims.

Our first session will take place on June 12th at 6:30pm, followed by six more sessions from June to August!

Join us and register below!

Life of the Prophet: Madinah Period

Join Br. Akram Baioumy for a weekly Youth Halaqa starting May 22nd. The Halaqa will cover the life of our Prophet (PBUH) during his time in the holy city of Madinah.

The halaqa is open to kids aged 11 and older and will happen every Sunday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm until August 28th online and in-person.

99 Names of Allah

Spend the summer learning more about our Creator through His names and attributes. Join Sh. Adam Jamal in-person every other Wednesday starting May 25th, from 7pm to 8pm. This class is open to adults aged 18 and older and will run until August 17th.

YP Quran Study

Young Professionals Quran Studies with Sheikh Adam Jamal will resume starting next week, on May 31st. We will meet in the MAPS Redmond MPR from 7pm to 9pm, starting with a light dinner at 7.

Social - UW Burke Museum & Lunch

MAPS Youth!

This Saturday we will have a trip to the Burke Museum at UW Seattle and then lunch afterwards. We will carpool from MAPS at 11:20am and we should be back to MAPS at around 2:30ish. Please register by Thursday evening as we may need to limit this event to around 40 youth, depending on carpooling availability. Cost will be $20-25. Tickets will be $10 each and the rest you can use for your lunch.