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20/02/2017

The Essence 2017 is Here

You're cordially invited to The Essence Symposium, Funfair and Expo scheduled to take place on the 25th and 26th of February 2017 Insha’Allah.

The Essence is the lifestyle and events brand of The Umm Fariha Lifestyle Company, championing community engagement through high quality events, seminars and social gatherings aimed at connecting, inspiring and empowering Muslim Millennials around the world.

The Essence 2017 is a two day event which includes "The Essence Symposium" on day one and "The Funfair and Expo" on day two.

The theme for the event is "Raising Aspirations & Fostering Excellence Amongst Muslim Millennials in Nigeria".

The esteemed line up of speakers includes:

Dr. AbdulHakeem AbdulLateef, Honourable Commissioner for Home Affairs Lagos State
Sheikh AbdulRahman Ahmad, Chief Missioner Ansar ud-deen society
Imam Ridwan Jamiu, Chief Imam Lekki Muslim Ummah
Niyi Yusuf, Country Managing Director Accenture

It promises to be a weekend of Luxury, Lifestyle, Motivation, Empowerment, Spirituality, Networking and lots more.

We have attached an overview of the event for your perusal.

TICKETS AND STALLS

To book a stall head over to our website http://theessence.ummfariha.org/the-essence-stalls

To book a ticket head over to events@ummfariha.org" rel="ugc" target="_blank">http://events@ummfariha.org

MPAC is proud to be a partner of The Essence. Don’t forget to use the special MPAC discount code at the check-out: MPAC (or quote it in your payment reference).

You can also pay via bank transfer to:

Allied Communications: First Bank 2023711365 or Zahra Akinpeju : GTB 0210443421

Then email us at tickets@ummfariha.org with your full name, phone number and payment confirmation (teller photo or online banking screen shot).

28/12/2016

Exciting Career Opportunity at Sakinah

Following a major restructuring and transformation initiative within MPAC and in an effort to serve and engage with the community on a higher level, we are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Project Administrator/Fund Raiser for Sakinah, the medical outreach and flagship project of MPAC.

The role, 6 month contract initially and renewable with performance, will require the candidate to operate, create and deliver value in a "business unusual" environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Trustees and Management Team of Sakinah with the day-to-day planning and implementation of strategic, functional and routine plans for the medical outreach project.

• Provide executive level support to the CEO of Sakinah and administrative support on the project.

• Maintaining and developing relationships with charities, NGOs and statutory bodies as required.

• Handle coordination activities and provide executive-support on all Sakinah activities, including intervention programmes conducted in the country and evacuation to medical facilities abroad.

• Represent the CEO of Sakinah at outreach and intervention programmes, events, etc. as may be required.

• Other assigned and delegated duties from time to time.

Requirements

The candidate must possess the following qualifications:
• Educated to graduate level or equivalent
• Passion for social, charity, philanthropic work and real desire to create change and make positive impact in the society (very essential)
• Knowledge of grants sourcing and high quality proposals writing (huge leverage)
• Experience of working with fundraising databases (preferably eTapestry or Raiser’s Edge) or willingness and ability to learn to work with a database
• Demonstrable expertise of having performed similar functions in a structured environment/leading organisations

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal English
• Be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the project coordination challenges of supporting a medical outreach programme in a faith based organization's environment.
• Dynamic and personable, with ability to interact with executives of local and global aid organisations and foundations with confidence.
• Ability to perform tasks in a fast-paced work environment: focused, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism.
• Fair knowledge of Sage accounting software and the Microsoft ® Office Professional Edition software suite (including the latest versions of Microsoft ® Word, Access, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook are).
• Have good and professional level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision making, demonstrable analytical ability and must be able to pay attention to details.
• Ability to meet tight deliverable deadlines and have a “can do” attitude.

Application deadline:
• Two weeks from the date of publication. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• All applications must be submitted electronically to career@mpac-ng.org in Microsoft ® Word or pdf formats only.

If you think you can offer something unique in continuing to shape the service we provide to the nation through the Sakinah initiative, in the first instance please visit our website at www.mpac-ng.org to know more about us, our core values and services.
MPAC is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, valuing diversity and eliminating discrimination, as a core value.

Muslim Public Affairs Center is an incorporated public service agency working for Muslim Defense, Muslim Empowerment and for promoting individual liberties, religious, civil and political rights of Nigerian Muslims. MPAC is equally devoted to: Promoting the integration of Islam into the Nigerian plu...

23/12/2016

2017 MPAC Scholarship Opportunities at the Madina Institute, South Africa

In its 2nd year of running the scholarship scheme, MPAC is seeking applications from interested and qualified candidates (male and female) into the prestigious Madina Institute of South Africa. The scholarship (15 available positions) will be a one year intensive in Ūşūl-ud-Dīn for suitably qualified Nigerian students who already have minimum of first degree (or equivalent), in any field.

Madina Institute offers this ground-breaking, one year intensive Ūşūl-ud-Dīn (Foundational Scholarship of Islamic Sciences) programme to develop leaders who are schooled in the five foundational sciences of Islam.

• Qur’anic Sciences (‘Ulūm-ul-Qur’an)
• Sunnah Sciences (‘Ulūm -ul-Hadῑth, Sῑrah, Shamā’il)
• Jurisprudential Science and its Foundation in the four Madhāhib/Schools of Thought (‘Ulūm-ul-Fiqh wal Uşūl)
• Islamic Creed, Philosophy and Logic (Imāniyyāt /‘Ilm-ul-Aqīdah wal Mantiq)
• Spiritual Sciences and Purification of the heart (‘Ilm-u-Tazkiyah wal Ihsān)

There will also be a daily Intensive in the Arabic language to enable students negotiate classical texts (‘Al-Lughāt-ul-Arabiyyah)
MPAC is providing these scholarship positions (tuition and accommodation) to enable the graduates of the programme to become well-rounded positive contributors to the Nigerian society, and world at large.

If you are already working and wish to take a year break to study Islam, or you wish to spend a year on this interesting journey before starting a career, please

1. Email your CV to scholarship@mpac-ng.org
2. Complete the following Questionnaire: https://www.allcounted.com/s?did=goo5760of5491

The above two application processes are compulsory for all applicants. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews. Application closes on 31/12/2016, in shaa Allah.

22/12/2016

MPAC Scholarship Student Shines at Madina Institute, South Africa

MPAC scholarship student at the Madina Institute (MI), a premier destination for Islamic education in which Muslims from all backgrounds can engage in traditional Islamic teachings, has done us proud by emerging one of the three best students at the end of her studies in South Africa this month. Hind, and two others, were offered scholarship positions by MPAC to the 1-year Intensive Usul-ud-Din and Arabic programme at the Madina Institute in 2015 after an intensive and transparent selection process. Hind is from Taraba State (she had her first degree in Nigeria and Masters in the UK) and applied for the scholarship after she saw our advert. According to her, the Madina Institute experience has been a fantastic experience for her, one she will never forget.

During MPAC leadership team's visit to South Africa in July, the MI management informed us that Hind had become a shining star within the community and was on her way to emerging one of the best students. As a result of her very brilliant performance and conduct, Hind has now been offered a 4-year scholarship to do advance studies at the MI campus in Atlanta Georgia, USA.

Hind (middle in the picture) has made us all very proud and her example will inspire other scholarship students we will be sending to South Africa to show them what is possible when they study hard. We congratulate Hind for this brilliant performance. We hope she had an enjoyable graduation and wish her a bright future.

We pray that Allah (SWT) will protect all the students and grant them knowledge that will benefit them and others in this world and in the hereafter, amin.

16/10/2016

SAKINAH EYE CARE CAMPAIGN

Alhamdulilah, today marks the end of the 3-day cataract surgery exercise for 90 beneficiaries from Kaduna and surrounding states. MPAC is proud to celebrate World Sight Day 2016 by sponsoring free cataract surgeries for these 90 blind, indigent Nigerians.

As we all know, sight can make the difference between a life of poverty and a life of opportunities. We are proud to join others to wage the war against avoidable blindness and vision impairment. May Allah make each one a successful one. Amin.

Through your donations, zakat and prayers, you are able to touch the lives of these beneficiaries, and their families. May Allah bless and reward you all, amin.

Read more: http://mpac-ng.org/specialtopic/778-mpac-celebrate-world-sight-day.html

11/10/2016

These are the pictures of some of the 200 people that turned up today for screening at the Hakimin Rigassa (Gidan Hakimi). 20 of them have now been selected to join 70 others from the last 2 screening exercises who will benefit from the 2016 Sakinah free cataract surgery exercise starting on 14th of October in shaa Allah. MPAC is proud to celebrate World Sight Day 2016 by sponsoring free cataract surgeries for 90 blind, indigent Nigerians of all faiths. As we all know, sight can make the difference between a life of poverty and a life of opportunities.`We are proud to join others to wage the war against avoidable blindness and vision impairment. May Allah make each one a successful one. Amin.

09/10/2016

At the second day of the Sakinah Eye Screening today at Sultan Bello Mosque- PHC Unguwar Sarki today, 273 people were screened. The last screening exercise will in shaa Allah take place at the House of the Hakimin Rigassa (Gidan Hakimi) on Tuesday 12/10/2016 between 10am and 4pm.

08/10/2016

The Screening Exercise kicks off today successfully, alhamdulilah. Today's screening took place at Nassarawa Jumuat mosque where over 300 people were screened and 28 patients with cataract who will benefit from the free surgery have been identified. These will form part of the 85 people that will benefit from your Zakat and Sadakat in shaa Allah. Screening tomorrow will in shaa Allah take place at Sultan Bello Mosque- PHC Unguwar Sarki between 10am and 4pm.

07/10/2016

SAKINAH EYE CARE CAMPAIGN IS ABOUT TO KICK OFF

1 million adult Nigerians are blind. Another 3 million are visually impaired. The Sakinah Project is providing free comprehensive eye care and treatments for poor Nigerians (from Kaduna and surrounding states) through the eye care campaign which will start tomorrow in shaa Allah. The detail of the campaign is as follows:

FREE EYE SCREENING AND SURGERIES CAMPAIGN

SCOPE
Comprehensive Screening
85 Cataract Surgeries

SCHEDULE
SCREENING (Ongoing Radio Adverts in the target states in the North and Community Announcements)
1. Nassarawa Central Mosque tomorrow (8th October) from 10am to 4 pm
2. Sultan Bello Mosque- PHC Unguwar Sarki on Sunday 9th October from 10am to 4 pm
3. House of the Hakimin Rigassa (Gidan Hakimi) on Tuesday 11th October from 10am to 4 pm

SURGERY (3 Days) Starting from 14th October, 2016
Venue: Jinya Hospital, Bida Road, Kaduna

Thanks to the generosity of our donors to Sakinah Fund, MPAC provided the full fund for the entire campaign, including cost of surgeries, materials, logistics and staff welfare. We are deeply appreciative of the excellent and selfless services being provided by the Sakinah team members who have worked round the clock, and for so many years, to bring love and joy to so many faces and homes. We are also thankful to our partners- a team of Ophthalmologists from the National Eye Centre and nurses from Kaduna State.

Our Sakinah donors have continued to show love and kindness to change lives- your continuing support and prayers are making real differences in people's lives.

May God bless and reward us all, amin.

01/10/2016

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

On the occasion of Nigeria's 56th Independence Day, we specially recognise and appreciate the personal sacrifices and selflessness of the members of our armed forces securing the nation and promoting its freedom and unity.

As Nigerians renew hope and trust for a bright future for all, we pray that God blesses us all with an increase in spirituality, a renewed hope in one another, and an unwavering commitment to justice, truth and peace. Happy anniversary from MPAC.

20/09/2016

"...... while it is an indisputable fact that the Court of Appeal in its judgment of 21st July, 2016 upturned the judgment of the High Court of Lagos State, which had inter alia ruled that the use of hijab is not part of the school uniform in public primary and secondary schools in Lagos State and the rights of the Applicants under Sections 38 and 42 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended has not been violated, the State Government had since appealed the ruling of the Appeal Court to the Supreme Court."

State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Adeniji Kazeem

http://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-west/210833-hijab-lagos-seeks-caution-parties.html

The State government said it has appealed a ruling of the Appeal Court.

12/09/2016

12/09/2016

The Call Of Abraham
On the occasion of this year's hajj pilgrimage, the Muslim Public Affairs Centre congratulates the pilgrims who traveled to Makkah and Madina this year to peform the ceremonies of the Hajj. Hajj consists of several rites, which are meant to symbolize the essential concepts of the Islamic faith, and to commemorate the trials and triumph of Prophet Abraham and his family. The Qur'an describes Prophet Abraham (AS) as follows:

"Surely Abraham was an example, obedient to Allah, by nature upright, and he was not of the polytheists. He was grateful for Our bounties. We chose him and guided him unto a right path. We gave him good in this world, and in the next he will most surely be among the righteous." (Surah An-Nahl:120-121)

Read more: http://mpac-ng.org/specialtopic/50-hajj-special-the-call-of-abraham.html

Muslim Public Affairs Center is an incorporated public service agency working for Muslim Defense, Muslim Empowerment and for promoting individual liberties, religious, civil and political rights of Nigerian Muslims. MPAC is equally devoted to: Promoting the integration of Islam into the Nigerian plu...

04/09/2016

HELP US COMPLETE THIS MOSQUE

ABOUT THE PROJECT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-l-Q2hdzAU

Imagine building a masjid to serve 13 villages. It's a lifetime opportunity for a sadaqa jaariya. "When a human being dies, all of his deeds are terminated except for three types: an ongoing sadaqah, a knowledge (of Islam) from which others benefit, and a righteous child who makes du'a for him." Narrated by Muslim

PROJECT: RECONSTRUCTION OF APAPA ODAN CENTRAL MOSQUE
LOCATION: APAPA ODAN, OYO STATE
LINK: http://mpac-ng.org/specialtopic/777-imagine-building-a-masjid.html

ABOUT THIS MONTH

Allah the Most High & Exalted says: “By the Dawn; By the ten nights” [Surah Al-Fajr:1-2]

This oath substantiates the greatness and sacredness of these ten nights in the eyes of Allah. This is an extraordinary oath; it is very reliable and significant and the wise men can understand that by this oath, Allah too attaches great importance and value to the ten nights of Dhul Hijjah.

It is clear then that these 10 days possess tremendous blessings and excellence. Therefore we should spend these 10 blessed days and nights in intensive worship and virtuous acts. Therefore we cannot possibly afford to miss out on such immense rewards otherwise we will definitely be in utter regret in the Hereafter!

EVENTS OF THE MONTH OF DHUL-HIJJAH
The Prophet (P.B.U.H.) took his second trip to Ash-Sham.
The second Pledge (Bai'ah) of Al-'Aqabah took place 13 years after the beginning of the Prophet's mission of Prophethood
The expedition of As-Sawiq took place in the year 2 AH.
Allah's Messenger (P.B.U.H.) attacked Banu Quraizah in the year 5 AH during this month
The birth of Ibrahim, the son of Allah's Messenger (P.B.U.H.) from Mariya Al-Qabtiyyah, in the year 8 AH.
The Hajj of the first Khalifah Abu Bakr (radiallahu anhu) with the people in the year 12 AH.
The battle of Dathin near Gaza at the outskirts of Palestine. This was the first battle between the Muslims and the Romans. It took place in the year 12 AH.
The Commander of the believers, 'Umar bin Al-Khattab (radiallahu anhu) was assisinated. He was stabbed by Abu Lu'lu'ah Al-Majusi on the 25th of Dhul-Hijjah, in the year 23 AH.
'Uthman bin 'Affan (radiallahu anhu) was chosen as the Khalifah of the Muslims.
The Commander of the believers, 'Uthman bin 'Affan (radiallahu anhu) was assasinated on Friday (Jumu'ah), the 18th of Dhul-Hijjah, in the year 35 AH.
'Ali bin Abu Talib (radiallahu anhu) was given the pledge (Bai'ah) as the Khalifah on the 25th of Dhul-Hijjah, in the year 35 AH.

TAKE BENEFIT OF THE BEST 10 DAYS

The Prophet ṣallallāhu 'alayhi wa sallam (peace and blessings of Allāh be upon him) has said regarding these blessed days

“There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days.” The people asked , “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?” He said, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, except in the case of a man who went out, giving himself and his wealth up for the cause (of Allah), and came back with nothing.” [Sahih Al-Bukhari]

“Whoever builds a mosque, desiring thereby Allah’s pleasure, Allah builds for him the like of it in paradise.”

[Sahih Bukhari]

What Roles the Mosque Will Serve in the Life of the 13 Villages:

1. A Prayer Hall

It will primarily serve as a place for prayer, to encourage the practice of the Islamic faith in the communities, and a centre of community life;
2. Creating a Space to Unify
Islam preaches unity of the spiritual and the worldly aspects of life therefore community gatherings in Mosques include both spiritual and social elements;
3. Creating a Space to Teach and Do Dawah
A space for madrasah: Islam emphasises the importance of education and so teaching and learning are the fundamentals of the masjid

Bank: Stanbic IBTC Bank
Account Name: Muslim Public Affairs Centre
Account Number: 0006479106

Kindly designate the donation as 'Masjid'

DONATE ONLINE
TO MAKE ONLINE DONATION, PLEASE CLICK ON THE DROP DOWN BUTTON OF THE ONLINE DONATION BOX ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF OUR WEBSITE PAGE, SELECT MPAC PROJECTS AND THEN CLICK ON DONATE.

Link: http://mpac-ng.org/specialtopic/777-imagine-building-a-masjid.html

What We Have Left to Do

We plan to complete this project before Eid-el Adha in shaa Allah

Completion of the Water System and Reservoir Structures (2 Borehole already sunk): N185.000.00
Wudhu Areas for men and women and Toilets: N248,450.00
Wiring: N170,000.00
Tiling: N650,000.00
Painting: N170,000.00
Plumbing Works - Mosque and Community: N228,000.00

WHAT WE NEED TO RAISE TO FINISH THIS PROJECT
N1,498,450.00

AMOUNT RAISED SO FAR
N45,000.00

26/08/2016

Imagine Building a Masjid for 13 Villages

ABOUT THE PROJECT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-l-Q2hdzAU

Jummah Mubarak.

Imagine building a masjid to serve 13 villages. It's a lifetime opportunity for a sadaqa jaariya. "When a human being dies, all of his deeds are terminated except for three types: an ongoing sadaqah, a knowledge (of Islam) from which others benefit, and a righteous child who makes du'a for him." Narrated by Muslim

PROJECT: RECONSTRUCTION OF APAPA ODAN CENTRAL MOSQUE
LOCATION: APAPA ODAN, OYO STATE
LINK: http://mpac-ng.org/specialtopic/777-imagine-building-a-masjid.html

Bank: Stanbic IBTC Bank
Account Name: Muslim Public Affairs Centre
Account Number: 0006479106

Kindly designate the donation as 'Masjid'

DONATE ONLINE
TO MAKE ONLINE DONATION, PLEASE CLICK ON THE DROP DOWN BUTTON OF THE ONLINE DONATION BOX ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF OUR WEBSITE PAGE (click on http://mpac-ng.org/specialtopic/777-imagine-building-a-masjid.html), SELECT MPAC PROJECTS AND THEN CLICK ON DONATE.

Link: http://mpac-ng.org/specialtopic/777-imagine-building-a-masjid.html

TAKE BENEFIT OF THE REMAINING OPPORTUNITIES TO COMPLETE THIS MOSQUE

“Whoever builds a mosque, desiring thereby Allah’s pleasure, Allah builds for him the like of it in paradise.” [Sahih Bukhari]

What Roles the Masjid Will Serve in the Life of the 13 Villages:

1. A Prayer Hall

It will primarily serve as a place for prayer, to encourage the practice of the Islamic faith in the communities, and a centre of community life;

2. Creating a Space to Unify
Islam preaches unity of the spiritual and the worldly aspects of life therefore community gatherings in Mosques include both spiritual and social elements;

3. Creating a Space to Teach and Do Dawah
A space for madrasah: Islam emphasises the importance of education and so teaching and learning are the fundamentals of the masjid

What We Have Left to Do

We plan to complete this project before Eid-el Adha in shaa Allah

Completion of the Water System and Reservoir Structures (2 Borehole already sunk): N185.000.00
Wudhu Areas for men and women and Toilets: N248,450.00
Wiring: N170,000.00
Tiling: N650,000.00
Painting: N170,000.00
Plumbing Works - Mosque and Community: N228,000.00

TARGET TO FINISH THIS PROJECT

N1,498,450.00

AMOUNT RAISED SO FAR

N45,000.00

25/08/2016

"The French authorities are in good company: the only other people forcing women to change their clothing at gun point are Daesh."
Muslim Council of Britain

12/08/2016

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

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We are independent. We are global. We're a movement of passionate, like-minded people. And we need you. Will you stand with us and fight for your rights?

TO JOIN
https://www.amnesty.org/en/get-involved/join/

Our members make change possible. They’re the people we call on whenever and wherever human rights are under attack. Their actions, big and small, put pressure on governments, institutions and decision-makers to do the right thing.