Salaam y'all,
It's freezing out! First things first, due to weather, tonight's Black Muslim Talk Space has been
POSTPONED to next Thursday (2/27). Also, tomorrow's jum'ah will be in the
usual
location of DuWell, 148-149.
Besides this crazy weather, it's getting to be a hectic and stressful time for many of us (myself included!). I want to use the occasion to share some of my go-to methods for staying grounded and connected to my heart:
1) Reciting my favorite du'a (supplication) for stressful or difficult times:
Rabbi inni maglouben fantasir. O Allah, I am overwhelmed, so help me.
3) Reading poetry. Tomorrow is the 55th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, so I spent some time reading some of the dozens of poems dedicated to him. Here's my favorite:
The Summer After Malcolm by Larry Neal.
I hope that some of these are helpful for you, and please feel free to send me a message sharing your favorite prayers, songs, poems, or other tools you use to stay grounded through stress and difficulty!
Best,
Maryam
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FRIDAY (2/21): WEEKLY JUM'AH
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WHERE:
Duke Wellness Rooms 148-149
WHEN
: 1pm-1:30pm
WHO:
Brother Joshua
TOPIC
: Even Prophets Grieve
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
.
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FRIDAY (2/21):
UNC MSA PRESENTS
LATE NIGHT with MEHDI HASAN
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WHERE:
209 South Road, Chapel Hill, NC
WHEN
: 6:30pm
Join the Duke MSA in attending UNC MSA's event "Late Night with Mehdi Hasan!" Hasan is an award-winning British journalist and political commentator. As the host of Al Jazeera's “UpFront" and The Intercept's podcast “Deconstructed,” Hasan covers issues regarding American and global politics from the lens of a Brit, a Muslim, and an immigrant. Hasan was also included in the annual global list of 'The 500 Most Influential Muslims' in the world.
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SUNDAY (2/23):
GMSA PRESENTS
ICE SKATING SOCIAL
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WHERE:
AMF Bowling Co. (Durham Lanes, NC)
WHEN
: 6pm-9pm
We're keeping the Friday events rolling with bowling! I hope everyone can spare some time to head to AMF lanes at 7pm on Friday. Meet at the Center for Muslim Life at 6:00 PM for rides, if you need one.
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MONDAY-FRIDAY (2/24-2/28): THE BREAKFAST CLUB
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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!
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MONDAY (2/24): QUR'AN READING
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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.
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TUESDAY (2/25): MANAGING PARENTAL EXPECTATIONS FOCUS GROUP
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WHERE:
CMA Resource Room
WHEN
: Tuesday, 2/25, 5-6:30pm
Thanks to those who joined at the previous sessions. Please join us at the last session for a facilitated discussion to share with and learn from each other about the range of experiences navigating relationships and cultural expectations as a Muslim student in 2020. You may be in good company.
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WEDNESDAY (2/26): KITABCONNECT
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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.
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NEW DATE:
THURSDAY (2/27):
BLACK MUSLIM TALK SPACE PRESENTS
WHO TAUGHT YOU TO LOVE YOURSELF: A TRIBUTE TO MALCOLM X AND BETTY SHABAZZ
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WHERE:
MLW Center for Black Culture
WHEN
: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Join Rashida James-Saadiya for this month's premiere Black Muslim Talk Space. She will explore the work and union of Malcolm X and Sister Betty Shabazz, and the many ways in which love has been reimagined over time and utilized as a tool for spiritual growth, healing, and creative resistance in Black communities.
Rashida James-Saadiya is a cultural educator, and multidisciplinary artist invested in transforming social perceptions through creative literature. Her work explores migration, identity, and the transmission of spirituality and cultural memory amongst Black Muslim women in West Africa and the American South. In addition, she is the Arts & Culture Editor for Sapelo Square, which is a digital hub that documents the experience and legacy of Black Muslims in America. Saadiya is also the co-curator of “Flowers,” a
truth-telling Black culture podcast that explores Black brilliance, Black Love and Black culture through a Black Muslim lens.
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SATURDAY (2/29): FARIHA ROISIN WORKSHOP & KEYNOTE
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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.
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MONDAY (3/2): LUNCH and FACILITATED DISCUSSION with PROFESSOR KECIA ALI
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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 Ali's scholarship focuses on the study of Islamic Jurisprudence and Women in Early and Modern Islam. She is currently a Professor of Religion at Boston University, and her books include
Sexual Ethics in Islam (2006),
The Lives of Muhammad (2014), and
Marriage and Slavery in Early Islam (2010).
Duke undergraduate Sarah Chaoui '21 will lead a discussion with Professor Ali on topics including ethics, gender, and slavery in the Qur'an.
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THURSDAY (3/5): MOVING THROUGH HATE, LOVE & FAITH: A U.S. MARINE VETERAN'S JOURNEY TO ISLAM
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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.
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GRADUATION BANQUET 2019-2020
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ATTENTION UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS! 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 next May and we want to honor
ALL
of our graduating students. If you are graduating this school year, please tell us a bit about yourself by filling out the form below.
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JOIN THE UNDERGRADUATE CONDUCT BOARD
: The Office of Student Conduct is now accepting applications from rising juniors and seniors (classes of 2021 and 2022) who may be interested in the Undergraduate Conduct Board (UCB). The UCB is the body of faculty, students, and staff appointed to adjudicate and, when appropriate, assign sanctions to allegations of misconduct by undergraduates and allegations of sexual misconduct by any enrolled student at Duke. We are looking for students from all academic disciplines and co-curricular involvements. Members of the UCB may also be trained to facilitate and mediate alternative conflict resolution pathways, including restorative circles and conferences.
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
.
DUKE MENTAL HEALTH FORUM: The Duke University Mental Health Forum is intended to demystify mental health-related systems and resources at Duke, and also enable undergraduate (and graduate) students to have a
voice in the process by providing constructive feedback and solutions directly to senior administration. The Forum will be held on
Monday, February 24th from 6-8 PM in Penn Pavilion. The first half of the Forum will be a moderated panel with pre-submitted student questions; the second half will be open question & answer and suggestions with an open mic.
Please RSVP via this
Google Form so you can be accounted for FREE DINNER! Also, for more details, please see the Facebook event found
here and mark you are "Going" too!! Thank you so much!
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.
BE A GRADUATE IHOP: International House is now recruiting volunteers for the 2020 Graduate International House Orientation Peer (IHOP) Program. Participants of this volunteer program will welcome new international graduate and professional students in August 2020, share their Duke experiences with incoming international students, and help new students get adjusted to life at Duke. This is also a great opportunity for participants to enhance their cross-cultural and leadership skills, and build an inclusive and diverse community. International and domestic/U.S. American students are all welcome to apply!
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