As salaamu alaikum everyone,
 
Many of you are deep into studying for finals, writing big papers, or completing projects as we get close to the end of the semester. I know this can be stressful but remember to be kind to yourself and take breaks as needed. One way to take a break for those of you who aren’t going home for the Thanksgiving break is to come on over to the CML for our annual Friends-giving feast! It’s a great time to hang out, eat good food and maybe even meet someone new. For those of you going home, take the time to enjoy family and do some fun things before you have to get back to the grind of finishing up the semester. Whatever way you spend the next week, whether here or at home enjoy yourself and relax! 
 
Peace and Blessings,
Samaiyah
UPCOMING EVENTS
FRIDAY (11/22): WEEKLY JUM'AH
WHERE: Duke Wellness Center, Rooms 148-149
WHEN : 1pm-1:30pm
WHO: Issa Wood
TOPIC : The Prophet of Mercy: His Final Advice to Us

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 Brother Joshua .
SUNDAY (11/24): GRADUATE STUDENT GATHERING: HIKE & JEDDAH'S TEA
WHERE: Cox Mountain Trail and Jeddah's Tea
WHEN : 10am-2pm
Please join the Graduate Muslim Students Association for a fun hike on our local NC trails followed by a warm cup of tea at Jeddah's Tea, a Muslim-owned teahouse right here in Durham! Meet at the CML on 11/24 at 10am for carpooling to the trailhead. We are going to be hiking the Cox Mountain Loop (3.9 miles, easy difficulty). 6101 Cole Mill Road.

If you would like to join us after the hike for tea, please RSVP as well. We are aiming to arrive to Jeddah's tea at 1, but we will let you know when we are arriving.
MONDAY (11/25): MONDAY QUR'AN READING
WHERE: BC Prayer Room
WHEN : 6pm-7pm

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.
WEDNESDAY (11/27): 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 22: 1-78). This group will explore the meaning of the Qur’anic verses seeking inspiration and practical guidance for life.
FRIDAY (11/29): FRIENDSGIVING
WHERE: CML
WHEN : 5:30PM-8PM
Are you planning on staying on campus during the Thanksgiving break? If so please come out the Center for Muslim Life for our annual Friendsgiving dinner. Please register above, that we can ensure that we have enough food for everyone. We look forward to see you all.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
BOOKS MISSING FROM CML
We are missing three books from the selection recently donated to us by Duke University Press. These books include:

In the Name of Elijah Muhammad 
The Edge of Islam 
Muslim Becoming

We are happy to lend our books out to you, but we first need to stamp and record them.

We are in the process of organizing our lending library, but in the meantime, we ask that you still check in with a staff member before taking any of our books offsite.

If you borrowed these books from our library, please do respond to this email and let us know so we can keep a record of it and make sure we get it back from you!
JOIN THE BREAKFAST CLUB!
We are so excited that students are coming together Mondays through Fridays to pray Fajr together at the Center for Muslim Life. Please stop by for Fajr any Monday through Friday and bring your own breakfast to pray Fajr in congregation and eat your breakfast in community! This coming week, the group is praying fajr at 6:20am.
MSA EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
MSA FRIDAYS: COOKIE DECORATING WITH THE MSA
WHERE: CML
WHEN : 6:30PM-10PM

Come out to the CML to decorate (and eat!) some homemade cookies! Be sure to come on time if you want to participate in baking the cookies.
CAMPUS & COMMUNITY
APPLY TO BE AN INTERNATIONAL HOUSE ORIENTATION PEER: Are you interested in becoming an IHOP (International House Orientation Peer) and joining an amazing team of student leaders who make a difference? Want to welcome new Dukies from all over the world, make new friends, and lead with an intercultural mindset?

IHOP Program’s mission is to build a community of domestic and international student leaders with a global perspective and an interest in developing their leadership and cross-cultural communication skills. Through six intensive training sessions in the Spring semester, IHOPs will be prepared to lead a group of approximately 20 new international students assigned to them, facilitate authentic discussions and friendship, communicate effectively with students and their parents from different backgrounds, and offer excellent guidance and peer mentorship. Apply below! 
Apply: bit.ly/IHOPApp2019  
Deadline: December 2, Monday at noon
For more information: bit.ly/IHOP2019  
Questions? Contact: esra.mason@duke.edu


UPCOMING EVENTS:

SUNDAY (11/24): NEVER AGAIN ACTION: ALAMANCE COUNTY, NC . Click here for more info.

WEDNESDAY (11/27): INTERNATIONAL CONVERSATIONS at DuWell Room 144. 1pm. Small snack provided.

WEDNESDAY (11/27): ACADEMIC RESOURCE CENTER DROP-IN HOURS at CMA Garden Room. 1:15pm-2:30pm.
SUBMIT AN EVENT OR ANNOUNCEMENT
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