As-salaamu-alaikum everyone!

I heard the MSA Banquet was amazing! Congratulations to everyone who helped make that event a success. However, don't think that it was just the organizers who made it a success (although they do get special shoutouts...May Allah reward them!) , each and every person who attended made that event a success. Do not forget the power of one and how a single individual can make a difference. You made a decision to be involved. You decided to join this email list. These decisions may be small to you, but they are really big from the perspective of a community.

So I just wanted to thank everyone who is reading this email. Thank you for being involved and doing your part to make Muslim Life at Duke a memorable experience. I hope to see you at an event soon. Keep checking these weekly emails and find something that fits within your schedule. And whenever you decide to attend an event...it's gonna be a BIG DEAL!!

Best,
Joshua Salaam
Chaplain and Director
UPCOMING EVENTS
FRIDAY (9/27): WEEKLY JUM'AH
WHERE: Duke Wellness Center, Rooms 148-149
WHEN : 1pm-1:30pm
WHO: Brother Joshua
TOPIC : Jum'ah at the Wellness Center: A Few Tips

Please note : For those who are not able to make the main 1pm Jum'ah time, there will 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 Chaplain Joshua .
SUNDAY (9/29): GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDENT BRUNCH
WHERE: CML, 406 Swift Ave
WHEN : 11am-1pm

Current graduate and professional students are invited to join the Center for Muslim Life and the Graduate MSA for brunch on the last Sunday of the month! Come socialize with other Muslim graduate and professional students and learn more about the GMSA. Please RSVP here .
MONDAY (9/30): MONDAY QUR'AN READING
WHERE: Duke Chapel Basement Lounge (until BC Prayer Room is repaired)
WHEN : 6pm-7pm

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.
WEDNESDAY (10/2): KITABCONNECT
WHERE: CML, 406 Swift Ave
WHEN : 6:30pm-8pm

This is an open discussion that follows the passages read on Monday (which will be Surah 17, verse 99 - Surah 18, verse 31 ). This group will explore the meaning of the Qur’anic verses seeking inspiration and practical guidance for life.
CLASS OF 2020: HOMECOMING WEEKEND (10/11-10/13)
The CML is excited to be hosting a series of events during homecoming weekend, especially for visiting alumni!

We would like to extend a special invitation to all of the undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, particularly in the class of 2020 to attend these events as well.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP here .
FIRST-YEAR FAMILY WEEKEND (10/25-10/27)
The CML is excited to be hosting first-year students and their families during First-Year Family Weekend this fall!

All current students are welcome to attend our afternoon tea event with students and their families.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
APPLY TO BE A GMSA EXECUTIVE
The purpose of the Graduate Muslim Students Association is to bring together the many graduate and professional Muslim students at Duke through various events like brunches, picnics, hikes, ice skating, and many other social events! 

We are looking for some excited Muslim students to take over leadership for this year. All positions are available including president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, and events chair. You will work closely with and be very supported by the Student Development Coordinator at the Center for Muslim Life, Maryam Arain, to organize events and talks for our community. 

If you would like more information, feel free to reach out to current President Safa Kaleem or Maryam ! 

The application link is here:  https://forms.gle/DUScVpRV1RYCNNdr5 . Please send in your application by September 30th, 2019 to be considered.
BC PRAYER ROOM
The newer, larger Bryan Center Muslim Prayer room is almost ready for us (check out the photo to the left!). In the meantime, students have made arrangements with the CMA to have a room for prayer next to the CMA conference room. Feel free to use it for prayer until the BC prayer room is ready.
CHECK IT OUT: CAMPUS-WIDE
APPLY TO COMMON GROUND: Common Ground is a five day student-led retreat that explores personal identity and how it affects our daily experiences. Over five days, students will discuss race, socioeconomic status, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation. For questions or more information please email dukecommonground@duke.edu.

When: Fall Break, October 4 - 8 | 5 PM Friday to 2 PM Tuesday
Where: New Hope Camp & Conference Center | 20 min from campus
Cost: Free + all meals provided!
APPLICATIONS DUE: Friday, September 27 at 11:59 PM

FIREWATER PRODUCTIONS FILMMAKING GROUP : As a student-run film production company, Freewater Productions strives to connect students interested in telling stories through filmmaking. This includes both students with no experience, as well as students with previous interest or experience in film. Freewater creates welcoming and collaborative spaces to help students engage in this uniquely interdisciplinary creative field with ease. We believe that film can be a powerful tool for students to tell their diverse stories, which would serve to benefit both those students and the larger Duke community. Interested in joining? Email jjm82@duke.edu .

UPCOMING EVENTS AT DUKE:

FRIDAY (9/27): LIVE FOR LIFE @ DUKE FARMERS MARKET , at Duke Medicine Pavilion Greenway . 11am-2pm. Click here for more info.

FRIDAY (9/27): PRIDE KICKBACK: QUEER HISTORY JEOPARDY , at CSGD. 3pm-5pm.

SATURDAY (9/28): FALL PLANT SALE, at Duke Gardens. 8am-12pm. Click here for more info.

WEDNESDAY (10/2): BLACK ARTS, BLACK MUSLIMS: RACE, RELIGION, AND CULTURE, at the John Hope Franklin Center, Ahmadieh Family Conference Hall, Room 240. 12pm-1pm. Click here for more info.

WEDNESDAY (10/2): WOMEN OF COLOR MIXER, at the Mary Lou. 5pm-7pm. Click here for more info.

THURSDAY (10/3): MEN OF COLOR MIXER, at CSGD. 5pm-7pm. Click here for more info .
SUBMIT AN EVENT OR ANNOUNCEMENT
To submit an event or announcement to be considered for the CML Weekly Newsletter, please fill out this form out by Wednesdays at 11:59pm. Newsletters are sent Thursday evenings, but only include non-CML-affiliated events for the upcoming week.
STAY CONNECTED
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