As Salaam Alaikum,

We pray to Allah that everyone is doing well. As we approach the end of Black History month, we at the CML want to thank you for your participation. This evening concludes the month with Black Muslim Talk Space. Join us as we pay tribute to Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz. Yesterday, February 26th 1975 was an important day in Muslim American history. That was the day Wallace D. Mohammed, son of Elijah Muhammad became the leader of the then Nation of Islam. Imam Mohammed gradually lead his community with the Qur'an and exemplary life example of Muhammed the Prophet. We encourage you students to study what transpired in America amongst the black Muslim community. Thanks to the MSA for hosting Islamic Awareness Week. Assisting our public to become better acquainted with Islam is vitally important. Good job!
 
We know you are now anxiously awaiting and preparing for your much needed spring break. It's a time for relaxation, reflection and intelligent fun. As you consider the various places to travel to, we suggest that you remain conscious of the coronavirus outbreak that's beginning to spread in numerous places. Our prophet encouraged us to "Tie your camel and place your trust in Allah." Meaning to take advantage of all necessary precautions to avoid harm coming to yourselves and trust Allah for the results. It's been recently reported that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned Americans to be prepared for the COVID-19 illness to start spreading in the U.S. populace saying it's a question of when, not if. Therefore, we highly recommend that we don't underestimate basic public health hygiene such as, washing your hands with soap and water, coughing into your elbow, or covering your mouth when coughing etc. These are fundamental habits taught by our families to us to avoid spreading germs. These are the best things for flu season, common cold, or novel coronavirus that any of us can do to prepare ourselves. BE CAREFUL!!!

May Allah bless you to have an outstanding spring break and upon your return you will be ready to finish the year out with the best grades.

Your older brother,
Imam Waheed
UPCOMING EVENTS
FRIDAY (2/28): WEEKLY JUM'AH
WHERE: Duke Wellness Rooms 148-149
WHEN : 1pm-1:30pm
WHO: Ahmed Hareedy
TOPIC : Da'wah Versus Judgment

Please note : For those who are not able to make the main 1pm jum'ah time, there will STILL be a shorter jum'ah from 12:15-12:30pm in Wellness Rooms 148/149. If you have any questions or accommodation needs, please email Brother Joshua .
FRIDAY (2/28): DUKE MSA PRESENTS MOVIE, POTATO, CHICKEN EP 3: REVENGE OF THE POTATO
WHERE: CML, 406 Swift
WHEN : 6:30pm-9:30pm

Come enjoy a night at the CML with free food that may contain potatoes and chicken prepared by Aman Ibrahim. Along with delicious food, kick back and relax while watching a movie.

SATURDAY (2/29): FARIHA ROISIN WORKSHOP & KEYNOTE
WHERE: The Ruby Lounge
WHEN : 2pm

Join the Duke Writers' Collective for a keynote, Q&A discussion with Bangladeshi-Australian poet and novelist Fariha Róisín. The event will be followed by a book signing, and copies of her book  How to Cure a Ghost  will be available for purchase. 
 
Fariha writes on Muslim identity, race, self-care, pop culture, and film, and has written for  The New York Times, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, Vice, them, Fusion, Village Voice  and others. For more info, visit her website  www.fariharoisin.com.
MONDAY-FRIDAY (2/24-2/28): THE BREAKFAST CLUB
WHERE: Center for Muslim Life
WHEN : Fajr Iqama at 6:15am

Students are coming together Mondays through Fridays to pray Fajr in congregation at the Center for Muslim Life. Please stop by for Fajr any Monday through Friday.

Don't forget about breakfasts provided by BroJo every Wednesday!
MONDAY (3/2): QUR'AN READING
WHERE: BC Prayer Room
WHEN : 6pm-7pm
WHAT: Verses 28:12 - 28:50

Come listen or join in as the Qur’an is read in Arabic. Participants sit in a circle reading one or three verses at a time. Students are able to practice and improve their recitation. All levels of reading are welcome and supported.
MONDAY (3/2): LUNCH and FACILITATED DISCUSSION with PROFESSOR KECIA ALI
WHERE: CMA Wekit
WHEN : 12pm-1:30pm

Join the Center for Muslim Life and the Women's Center for lunch with Professor Kecia Ali, scholar of religion, gender, and ethics. Professor Kecia Ali teaches a range of classes on Islam in the religion department at Boston University. Her research focuses on Islamic law; women and gender; ethics; and biography. Professor Ali is a lively personality on Twitter, where she espouses incisive feminist critiques of academia and the prison industrial complex, among other things. She is also one of the co-founders of Believers Bail Out, an initiative modeled after the Black Mamas Bail Out which aims to free needy Muslims from pre-trial detention using zakat and to increase awareness about money bail, mass incarceration, and their links to other forms of criminalization.

Duke undergraduate Sarah Chaoui '21 will lead a discussion with Professor Ali on topics including ethics, gender, and slavery in the Qur'an.

WEDNESDAY (3/4): KITABCONNECT
WHERE: CML, 406 Swift Ave
WHEN : 6:30pm-8pm
WHAT: Verses 28:12 - 28:50

This is an open discussion that follows the passages read on Monday . This group will explore the meaning of the Qur’anic verses seeking inspiration and practical guidance for life. Participants are encouraged to share one verse they connect with from the reading.
THURSDAY (3/5): MOVING THROUGH HATE, LOVE & FAITH: A U.S. MARINE VETERAN'S JOURNEY TO ISLAM
WHERE: CMA Resource Room
WHEN : 4pm-5:30pm

Come meet and learn the story of Richard McKinney, a former U.S. Marine who plotted to blow up an Islamic Center in Muncie, Indiana, and through an unusual turn of events ended up in a place that is utterly surprising - and hopeful. RSVP here for the event.
THURSDAY (3/12): 60 MINUTES AROUND THE WORLD
WHERE: International House, 2 Epworth Dorm Lane, East Campus
WHEN : 2pm-3pm

Duke International House and the Center for Muslim Life are hosting a laid-back tea + sharing event for all our students who may be on campus during spring break.

Come, enjoy tea from all over the world, and show us your corner of the world with Google Earth and/or pictures. We will be providing Chinese oolong tea, Persian black tea, English breakfast tea, and Japanese green tea. You are welcome to bring the tea from your corner to share with others.

Kids are welcome!
THURSDAY (3/26): THE FEELING OF BEING WATCHED
WHERE: Center for Documentary Studies
WHEN : 5:30pm-8pm

Join the Center for Muslim Life for a screening of award-winning documentary THE FEELING OF BEING WATCHED (watch the trailer here).

When journalist Assia Boundaoui investigates rumors of surveillance in her Arab-American neighborhood in Chicago, she uncovers one of the largest FBI terrorism probes conducted before 9/11 and reveals its enduring impact on the community.

After the screening, there will be a Q & A with Doha Ali '21 and Fatema Ahmad (P'09), Executive Director of the Muslim Justice League and national expert on state surveillance of Muslims.

Co-sponsored by the Center for Faculty Advancement, the Duke Islamic Studies Center, the Duke Human Rights Center at the Franklin Humanities Institute, the Duke University Department of Religious Studies, and the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University.

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
GRADUATION IFTAR 2020:
MARCH 31ST DEADLINE
Are you graduating this school year? Do you want to celebrate your achievement with the Center for Muslim Life? The CML is planning a Graduation Banquet for Tuesday, May 5th and we want to honor ALL of our graduating students (undergraduates, graduates AND professional students!).

If you are graduating this school year, please tell us a bit about yourself by filling out the form below. You MUST fill out the form by March 31st to be included in the program.

If you CANNOT make it to the graduation ceremony but you want a stole, click here.
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY
BE A COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER: All September and December 2019 graduates and/or May 2020 degree candidates are invited to submit a speech that, if chosen, will be given at the commencement ceremony. All speeches must be submitted by midnight on March 18, 2020. Finalists will be asked to deliver their speeches to the selection committee at a later date. Although the information sessions have passed, you can contact Noor Tasnim ’18 for the do’s and don’ts of what makes a good commencement speech.  

Student Speaker Selection Committee Application is here . Due Monday, March 2 .

Student Speaker Application is here . Due March 18 .

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM : Global Engagement Program (GEP) A Leadership Program for U.S. American Students Seeking to Develop Their Global Mindset GEP is a semester-long service-learning program, providing domestic students with opportunities to interact with international students and scholars at Duke as a way to foster exposure and engagement with the diverse populations at Duke. Selected students will be involved in International House program activities for a semester and receive training on intercultural awareness and communication as well as career and leadership development. Upon successful completion of the program, students will get a completion certificate endorsed by the International House and the Career Center, which can be used to strengthen their resume.

For program details and to apply, please visit GEP website . The application deadline for Fall 2020 is Friday, March 6, 2020 . Please contact Ling Jin at ling.jin@duke.edu if you have any questions.

LEAD FOR NORTH CAROLINA: Lead For North Carolina , led by the UNC School of Government, works to ensure that our state's most dynamic and diverse leaders are working on our communities’ toughest challenges. Our core program is a paid one-year Fellowship for outstanding civic leaders ages 21-30 to work on the toughest challenges facing local governments across North Carolina, particularly in Fellows’ hometowns and communities struggling to attract and retain talent. All Lead For North Carolina Fellows three weeks of graduate-level public administration training from the UNC School of Government and receive three hours of graduate credit upon completion of the program. Lead For North Carolina is a state affiliate of  Lead For America , which currently includes 54 Fellows serving in 21 states nationwide.  Register here  by the March 15th deadline to learn more and join the Lead for America 2020 Fellowship cohort.  RSVP here  to participate in a Fellow Q&A. To see a list of placement sites across the state,  click here .

DUKE IMMERSE, FALL 2020: Duke Immerse programs are semester-long, four credits and the coursework investigates a global challenge. All Duke undergraduates, regardless of documentation status, are encouraged to apply; where applicable, alternative experiential learning opportunities are available for students who are unable to travel outside of the U.S. during that part of the semester. See below for the three Fall 2020 opportunities! If you have any questions, please email the lead faculty (listed below) or Morgan Barlow,  morgan.barlow@duke.edu . Deadline: Tuesday, March 19 th
  
Imagining the Future of Food: Students explore how food is grown, who grows it, how we talk about this, and why it matters. Includes travel and fieldwork in Northern California, Eastern NC, and on the Duke Campus Farm.  Courses cross-listed in BIO, CULANTH, ENVIRON, GSF, ITALIAN, ROMST, SOCIOL and ALP, CCI, CZ, EI, NS, R, SS, W, STS codes.  Interested? Questions?  Contact Professors Saskia Cornes ( saskia.cornes@duke.edu ) or Luciana Fellin ( fellin@duke.edu ). Students accepted on a rolling basis; apply online:  https://immerse/foodfutures2020 .

Governance, Policy & Society: Students research urban life, governance and policy making in the American South and South Africa. Semester includes field work and travel to Atlanta, GA; New Orleans, LA; Durban, South Africa; and Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.  Courses cross listed in AAAS, ICS, POLISCI, PUBPOL, RIGHTS with CCI, CZ, EI, R, SS, W codes.   Interested? Questions?  Contact Professor Kerry Haynie ( klhaynie@duke.edu ). Students accepted on a rolling basis; apply online: https://immerse/gps2020 .
 
NEW! Transformative Justice: In this Immerse, students live, study and volunteer in downtown Durham, exploring the history and dynamics of justice.  Courses cross listed in EDUC, ETHICS, HIST, ROMST with CCI, EI, R, SS, W codes .  Interested? Questions?  Contact Ada Gregory ( ada.gregory@duke.edu) . Students accepted on a rolling basis; apply online:  https://durhamimmerse2020
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