As-salaamu-alaikum and Greetings of Peace to everyone,
I have two requests for all the students, faculty, staff and community members who may read this newsletter. First...DON'T GIVE UP!! God Willing, we can do this. Lord knows it is becoming increasingly difficult to do basic daily tasks when information, rules and protocol keep changing. It may not get easier anytime soon. It's possible life will become just a
little more difficult.
Therefore, my advice is to stay in community...even if it's virtual. Magical things happen when human beings feel supported and cared for. Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually, we are able to endure much more. Do not underestimate the power of a phone call or an email. We need each other now more than ever. We are forced to be physically distant, but we must remain socially connected. So stay strong and DON'T GIVE UP!
My second request is for you to read this short newsletter carefully. Can you believe I almost forgot about Eid Al-Adha. Like, our biggest holiday of the year!! Ya Allah, forgive me. Maybe I forgot because Hajj is cancelled? Will it even feel the same without Hajj? I don't know. But we are counting on YOU to let us know if you want the CML to do something for Eid. So click the link and give us some feedback.
Until we see you, stay strong, stay safe, stay healthy, stay positive, stay sane, stay beautiful, stay in school and stay cool.
Brother Joshua OUT!!