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Keeping up with Health Updates on Dar Al-Hijrah Back to

Daily habits one should follow. Stop yawning and
read the health section!
New halaqas and programs at Dar Al-Hijrah to be
benefited are added to its previous activities. Prophet School:
Muhammad (pbuh) urged all of us to be four and
not five; either teach, learn, listen, or help the form-
ers. Students, both through elementary to college, are
the story
highly anticipated to partake in these activities to better
understand our religion in a time when Islam is being
revealed
attacked from every angle.
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Dar Al-Hijrah:
10 Years of Accomplishments
BY ABDIKADIR M. IBRAHIM &
KAAMIL HAIDER
dtimes@daralhijrah.com
It is the 10th year anniversary of Dar Al-Hijrah
Islamic Civic Center. It was only ten years ago, oc-
cupying one level of the current building, that Dar
Al-Hijrah center started its mission; in response to
the needs of the growing Muslim communities in
the Twin Cities and to nurture and develop the youth
with educational programs. Many elements of this
center have changed over the course of these years;
from the basement to the second floor, Dar Al-Hijrah
is manifesting through the calls of the community.
The younger generation that started volunteering at
the center are now adults running the center, the chil-
dren at that time are now the youths eager to change
more, and the adults at that time are now sitting back
and enjoying the fruits that they have sowed. With
growing numbers in volunteering and the additional
programs at the center, Dar Al-Hijrah holds true in its
essence of existence; it is a center for the people and
by the people. The center is a daily haven for anyone
to pray at its designated mosque section, celebrate, hold
events, attend Islamic sermons and gatherings, come
learn about Islam, and many more. For the past few
months, as part of its mission, Dar Al-Hijrah
have had the pleasure to hold informational meetings
with people of different faiths to come to the center to
learn about Islam. This will continue for it is our ob-
ligation to propagate Islam to others. The once famous
philosopher said that Muslims are chivalries people. As
Muslims in America, we have great opportunity to
spread true Islam and bring awareness in Churches,
Synagogues and schools to teach what Muslims really
believe in while tackling stereotype issues that over-
whelmingly has taken the mainstream.
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Losing Faith: A Voice of Salahudin Student Union

A Sad Story of Muslim Youth
Does it sadden you to hear a Muslim give
up so easily to shaydaan(devil)? I have walked
the street and noticed this. That we are not
even trying to help in the least bit? We ask
ourselves is it really their fault? With numer-
ous deaths, the revenge that racks their ribs,
and their strangled attempts to repent?
The deaths of our brothers, may Allah be
merciful to them, had a bigger affect then
many of us would have expected. It had, sur-
BY MARYAN YUSUF prisingly, the opposite reaction then it should.
myusuf@daralhijrah.com Instead of feeling remorse and repenting from
wrong ways instead we choose to give up on Salahudin Student Union, the bedrock of Dar Al-Hijrah's progression, has done many great activities, established programs
“What’s the point? Isn’t easier to our lives, our faith. We should have taken their and newspapers, and hosted events in order to help succeed our young Muslim teens in Northern America.
just give it up? I’ve already done all deaths as an example not as a path to even
the sins. There is no going back, I more destruction.
belong nowhere but the streets;
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even if it means I have to die here.”-
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Anonymous
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Waajibka Ka Saraan Qofka Muslimka Ah Fidinta Diinta Alle

Alle (S.W) wuxuu yiri isagoo ilmaamaya yiri “Iga gaarsiiya ummada xageeyga aayadba Taasi waxay natusinaysaa qarin la qariyaa
BY ABDIFATAH MAHAMUD fadliga iyo qiimaha ay dheertahay u madaan allaha kadhigee.” Walaalayaal waxaa kamid xaqqa in ay ka tahay danbi weyn Alle aktiis.
amahamud@daralhijrah.com ummadihii hore. “Waxaad tihiin ummad mida ahaa waxyaabihii lagu halaagay Yahuuda in ay Waxaa kaloo qiimo mudan in la faafaahiyo
ugu khayr badan taasoo loo soo saaray dadka, qarin jireen xaqqa. Alle (C.W) wuxuu yiri asaga ama wax yar laga taabto in ay dadbadani u
Walaalayaal waan wada ogsoonahay ama la waxaad faraysaan wanaaga aadna reebaysaan oo la hadlaya Yahuuda; “ha ku qaldina xaqqa fahmaan ama u qaataan si kale oo ay yiraah
wada soconaa in ay wajib kutahay qof walba oo xumaanta.” Sidoo kale rasuulka S.A.W. wuxuu baadilka oo aad qarisaan haqqa idinka oo og.” daan. Ayyadu waxay qusaysaa ama ka
wax ka garanaya Diinta Alle in uu sii gudbiyo.  Ka si akhriso Booga 7A

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Editor's
LETTER
All praises and thanks are due to Allah, the Exalted, for guiding us to the path of Islam. Many thanks go to
the writers, editors, founders, designers, organizers, and sponsors of Dar Al-Hijrah Times.
The clock evolves, years came and others went by along the way. It has now been ten years down the
SALAHUDIN STUDENT UNION EDITORS:
road since the establishment of the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Civic Center. It is a great opportunity to take a
look and commemorate the tenth anniversary of its birth. When the center was established in 1998, it contained OFFICIALS ABDIKADIR M. IBRAHIM
the first mosque founded in south Minneapolis, Cedar and Riverside neighborhoods, with a limited resources and aibrahim@daralhijrah.com
facilities. The rented area as mosque was not enough to accommodate for the hundreds of Muslims living CHAIR:
in the neighborhood to come and perform prayers. Today, it reflects on different picture indicating how it MOHAMED SAMATAR KAAMIL HAIDER
was developed and changed as result of a great contribution from the Muslim community. Along the days, msamatar@daralhijrah.com khaider@daralhijrah.com
the center grew up and began to offer various services to Muslim community in the Twin Cities. As we celebrate
the tenth anniversary of the center, we can realize the dramatic change that the center has witnessed since
its establishment.
VICE-CHAIR: SPONSORED BY
The beautiful renovation in its designated prayer sections is a typical example that indicates how the struc- MARYAN YUSUF DAR AL-HIJRAH ISLAMIC
ture has completely changed. We enjoy under its roof, making an opportunity for the Muslim community myusuf@daralhijrah.com CIVIC CENTER
to perform different activities like prayers and lectures. In addition, the center provides health service to the
community where people get free health service from Tuesday to Saturday on regular basis. There are also SECRETARY: SUPERVISED BY
a number of weekend Islamic schools that run under the center where most of our young generation find
JIHAN SAMATER DAR AL-HIJRAH YOUTH COUNCIL
guidance and helpful teaching opportunities to increase their Islamic knowledge and stay connected to their
Islamic identity.
jsamatar@daralhijrah.com (DYC)
More offer, the center is a place for the Muslim youth where they can participate actively in serving their
community. So far, there are two main youth groups that exist in the center. Dar Al-Hijrah Youth Council TREASURER: DYC@DARALHIJRAH.COM
(DYC) – it consist of mainly college students who are the back bone of the centers’ programs. Salahudin KHADIJA HASSAN
Student Union (SSU), a branch of DYC, consists of young students who are the driven power of the youth khassan@daralhijrah.com
activities at the center. As we mark off ten years of serving and growth, the center is taking a new direc-
tion to extend its activities and provide more services to Muslim community in the long term plan. For
instance, the upcoming of a new full-time private Islamic school with its facilities and equipments is the
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current project. This project is a portion of many tasks that the Dar Al-Hirah is striving to initiate for the
purpose of serving the Muslim community in the long run. However, as its motto indicates, Dar Al-Hijrah is a 504 CEDAR AVE SUITE #2
center for the people by the people; the benefits of this kind project and similar pioneer projects that Dar Al-Hijrah MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55454
initiates are for the community. 612.227.8374 / 612.481.4423
Finally, we extent our gratitude to Muslim community who participated in making the centers’ projects and SJ@DARALHIJRAH.COM
activities more successful and ask Allah to reward them for the good deeds they have done for the sake
of Allah. May Allah reward them on the Day of Judgment—Allahuma Amiin.
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Closer Look at Dar Al-Hijrah's Programs

[Programs] To seek knowledge is a sacred responsibil-
ity and binding action upon every Muslim, female or male.
Being part of a Muslim community that resides within a
non-Muslim nation, a great responsibility rests upon every
Muslim's shoulders to understand and convey the religion of
Islam in the noblest way that has been taught and preached
by our great teacher prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
Therefore, Masjid Dar Al-Hijrah has estab-
lished programs on Friday, Saturdays, and Sundays. These
weekly programs focus on people from any educational
level including students, the principle that guide fellow
Muslims in their daily lives and the essence of Islam. The
programs include:
Salahudin Islamic School is one of the Dar Al-
Hijrah‘s Islamic schools that currently service students
of all ages. Its curriculum includes memorization of the
holy Qur’an, Islamic Beliefs (Aqeedah), reading and
writing Arabic, Islamic manners (Tarbiyah), Islamic
history (Seerah), prophet’s way of life (Hadith), juris-
prudence (Fiq), and remembrance of Allah (Thikr). It
is has been serving the Muslim community in Min-
nesota for a number of years. It has passed through
different level of situations that has encouraged its
staffs, students, parents, teachers to double their efforts
to promote for the wellbeing of the societies. Now,
Salahudin School reached a level which its students
established to form a Salahudin Student Union. To en-
roll please contact us (612) 227-8374/(612) 298-3021
or info@daralhijrah.com
Dar Al-Hijrah Youth Council (DYC) shall wel-
come any Muslim youth in the state of Minnesota to
enhance their religion and culture, expand their edu-
cational level, strengthen between families and youth
ties, and establish non-violent methods for peace, insti-
tute integrity, and work for better future. To work with
or become a member, please contact us 612-644-3864
(612) 481-4423 or chairs@daralhijrah.com
Salahudin Student Union (SSU) is a student
organization that helps youth get more involved in
Islamic activities and to get Muslim youths involved
in the community and keep their Islamic values. SSU
is a branch of Dar Al-Hijrah Youth Council that deals
with younger students. It works closely with students
in elementary and middle school, operates a bi-yearly
journal, holds Islamic events, workshops, and produc-
ing documentaries regarding issues in our society. To
work with or become a member, please contact us
(612) 226-0134 ssu@daralhijrah.com
Salahudin Journal is published by Salahudin Stu-
dent Union; a group of youths from Salahudin Week-
end Islamic School. It is produced bi-yearly, and this
is part of the community that promotes education and
knowledge. Every issue discusses current affairs in the
community, Islamic, health, science, education, litera-
ture, entertainment, and many more. To become a col-
umnist (Somali/English) or subscribe, please e-mail us
sj@daralhijrah.com
Dar Al-Hijrah Times is a newspaper that is pub-
lished monthly by SSU officials and members of Dar
Al-Hijrah. The newspaper discusses current news
both in the world and community at large.
Karmel-AlHikmah Islamic School (KAHIS) is
a private Islamic school based in South Minneapolis,
offering high quality academic and Islamic instruc-
tion. It is an elementary school for children 3 to 5
years of age. The school intends to grow by adding a
grade each year insha’Allah. To enroll please contact
us (612) 227-8374
Tajreed Sareeh (Sahih Bukhari): Being one of the
six major Hadith collections, Sahih Bukahri is the
most authentic book after the Quran. Written by the
Muslim scholar Muhammad ibn Ismail al-Bukhari,
this book covers almost all aspects of life in providing
proper guidance of Islam such as the method of per-
forming prayers and other actions of worship directly
from Muhammad.
General Information:
Instructor: Imam Sharif Mohamed
Email address: halaqa@daralhijrah.com
Phone Number: 612-481-4423/612-226-0134
Day(s): Fridays
Time: 7-8:30pm
Location: Sisters’ section @ Masjid Dar Al-Hijrah
Type of the Program: Teachings of Bukhari book
(Hadith)
Qisasul Ambiya: Muslims regard those individu-
als chosen by Allah as the divine Prophets of Islam.
All Prophets brought the same basic message of wor-
shipping one God and abstaining from any form of
idolatry. Allah has also mentioned in the Quran several
times “And whoever obeys God and the messenger,
these will be [in paradise] with the prophets and the
truthful and the martyrs and the righteous, upon whom
God has bestowed favors", thus Qisiul Ambiya will
not only teach you about the stories of the Prophet’s
but also the untold stories of History. Starting from
Prophet Adam this book will take you all the way to
the common era of the 21st century. Many unrevealed
questions of today’s society such as division, land, and
even war will become as clear as crystal because the
Prophets of Allah not only held lessons they held his-
tory.
Instructor: Imam Sharif Mohamed
Email address: halaqa@daralhijrah.com
Phone Number: 612-481-4423/612-226-0134
Day(s): Saturdays
Time: 7-8:30pm
Location: Sisters’ section @ Masjid Dar Al-Hijrah
Type of the Program: Teachings of History of
Prophets
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Programs continued

Life Making 101 : In today’s world where ev-

erything is being flipped from it is original aspect,
Islam and Muslims are going through several ma-
jor changes. Therefore, in this program we will put
Islamic Education into practical skills and practices
of everyday life inshAllah. Our intention of this
program is for it to be a model to follow by plac-
ing everything in its original place instead of flip
flopping it from its innovative site. The program
will consists of lectures, discussions, specific study
cases, research in particular topics and of course
learning from one of the profound Islamic author’s
book ( Mukhtasar Saheh Bukhari~ Abijamra). Just
as many other courses in life require significant pol-
icies we intend to make our polices ones that will
evolve directly from the teachings of this program,
in other words teachings will involve an itinerary
of actions that will prolong through an individuals
lifetime inshallah.
General Information:
Instructor: Abdikadir Ibrahim
Email address: lifemaking101@daralhijrah.com
Phone Number: 612-227-8374
Date: Saturdays & Sundays
Time: Instantly after Fajr- 8:00 AM
Location: Sisters’ section @ Masjid Dar Al-
Hijrah
Type of the Program: Lecture, discussion & teach-
ing of Bukhari book
New  Yearlong Children School:
This new program will start 1st week of Janu-
ary 2009 on Mondays through Thursdays from
3:30pm-6:30pm at the center. Contact for more
information at 612.227.8374 | 612.423.5401
Sh. Ali Sufi : Islamic weekend school on
Saturdays and Sundays.
Iftin: Islamic weekend school on
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Saturdays and Sundays.
Poem Section: Now is the Time
BY Aidrous Ali
aali@daralhijrah.com
Now is our time to spread Islam
Now is our time to spread Humanity
Now is our time to make peace
Now is our time to disregard Ignorance
Now is our time to bring brotherhood back
Now is our time…
Yes, now is our time to remember that
We are all going to die and so before we die
Now is our chance to bring goodness to the world
Until the Day of Judgment
So now is the time, let us save our souls from hell fire
10 Years of Accomplishments
continued from page 1
Dar Al-Hijrah is involved both inside the center and
public squares to educate people of different faiths the
dynamics and complicity of Islam in the West.
Furthermore, Dar Al-Hijrah has been developing lead-
ers who will organize Dar Al-Hijrah to be an effective
and sustainable institution with the capacity to carry out
the Dar Al-Hijrah operating principles and goals. These
leaders are mainly youth who started to volunteer at the
center at a younger age while some came to volunteer
recently. The youth are the future of the Muslim communi-
ties despite how cliché it may seem. But the young people
were forerunners for all the prophets,
specifically Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and
the certainly are for this generation of ummah.
The Dar Al-Hijrah Youth Council (DYC) and Salahudin
Student Union (SSU) are the two youth groups at the
center who are created to guide our youth to the light
of Islam. DYC welcomes any Muslim youth in Min-
nesota to enhance their religion and culture, expand their
educational level, strengthen family ties, institute integrity,
and work for a better future. DYC utilizes Islamic phi-
losophy, education and training, to engage the community
and unify the youth. DYC has the following subcommit-
tees: education, finance, management, technology, sport,
and public relations.
Furthermore, SSU is a student union from Salahudin
Weekend Islamic School that helps youth get more in-
volved in Islamic activities. The aims of SSU are to get
Muslim youths involved in the community and keep
their Islamic values and identity. SSU is a branch of
Dar Al-Hijrah Youth Council that deals with younger
students. It works closely with students in elementary and
middle schools, operates hex-monthly journal, which covers
current community news, Islamic topics, health, science,
education, and literature , holds Islamic events, work-
shops, and produce documentaries regarding issues in
our society.
As they operate daily activities at the center, they also
hold bio-monthly events, which include spiritual guidance,
educational workshops, and awareness, weekly study cir-
cles (Halaqas) that focuses on the youth so that they can
enhance their knowledge of Islam through spiritual and
intellectual enhancement so that youth become critical
thinkers. As they already undertook the leadership as part of
their obligations towards their communities and other faiths
to educate our people, DYC and SSU hold many more ac-
tivities throughout the holidays and summer.
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A Sad Story of Muslim Youth
continued from page 1
Sadly enough revenge has turned our already sad mo-
ment into an even more devastating time. His brother’s
friend’s cousin killed my brother’s friend and so I will kill
his brother’s cousin. Are you serious? Are we looking for
Therefore, as every summer, they are inviting in the com-
ing summer ages 6 and above to enroll in one of its
kind courses (Specialized Summer Courses) dedicated for
students in Dar Al-Hijrah schools and non- Dar Al-Hijrah
students as well to take the vast opportunity of learning
Islamic studies such as fiqhi, aqeeda, da’wah, and hadiths,
Islamic history such as the prophets, caliphs, companions,
seerah of the prophet, Tabi’een, imams,
and school of thoughts, tarbiyah, Quran with memori-
zation and tajweed, and Arabic literacy. These intensive
courses start this summer on second week of June and con-
tinue till the third week of August every year. These courses
definitely enrich with comprehensive knowledge about Is-
lam from different areas.
The greater Dar Al-Hijrah programs are intended to
fulfill all the needs and aspects of the community. A
healthier society breeds healthier people, who keep their
spiritual, physical, and mental capacity healthy. Therefore,
Dar Al-Hijrah provides free health screening services for the
community in partnership with the Minnesota Department
of Health. In addition, the well being of any civilization rests
upon the realms of family.
Thus, the center established a counseling office where
the imam provides counseling on social issues such as mar-
riage, divorce, and conflict resolution. The growth of an
individual rests upon two elements; physical and psycho-
logical. Eating healthier and exercising regularly are what
makes a person fit, and this is where many people focus
on. Having said that, the psychological aspect of people is
important as much as the physical aspect, if not more. In
order to be fit and balanced mentally and physically, one has
to have both of these aspects.
Education is a human right, as Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
said; “Seeking knowledge is mandatory upon every Muslim
male or female.” Therefore providing educational opportu-
nities for our community is one of the top priorities
of Dar Al-Hijrah. Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic schools currently
serve students of all ages. Current existing schools are Sala-
hudin, Iftin, and Sheikh Ali Sufi Weekend Islamic Schools.
The aims of these schools are to transmit authentic Islamic
knowledge for students to uphold their Islamic identity, to
keep the rites and costumes of Islam and Muslims alive
through learning early historical and cultural generations,
to produce conscious, successful, and productive citizens
who possess the leadership skills to face future chal-
lenges. In conjunction with developing leaders
So dear brothers and sisters in Islam truly ask yourself;
are we on the right path to righteousness? Revenge is not
the key and we must realize that. “Allah won’t forgive me
for what I’ve done.” That’s not your decision to make. Allah
says in the Quran,
“Except those who repent and believe (in Islamic Mono-
,Dar Al-Hijrah holds also true in emanating light upon
the children before they become leaders; the rightful Is-
lamic and other educational curriculums. Having seen the
failures of our children in public schools in keeping their
Islamic identity and academia, Dar Al-Hijrah administra-
tion took the initiatives to start a full -time Islamic pri-
vate school for our children. It is a moral Islamic duty to the
Muslim community to take care and preserve our children.
Insha’Allah, a new Islamic school (Al-Hikmah) will fulfill
the need and meet the expectations of our community.
The school will start serving children from 3-5 years of age
with smaller class sizes with a full rigorous curriculum
such as Islamic studies, Qur’an, Tarbiyah, core subjects
such as science, English, social sciences, and math, Arabic
and Somali literacy, and many more. The school is lo-
cated on the rim of Karmel Mall and 29th Pleasant Av-
enue in South Minneapolis. It has great Islamic environment
where children receive character education and Islamic role
models with caring teachers. The school is currently seeking
students and staff.
All of these accomplishments would not have taken
place if it was not for our founders and leaders; Sh.
Abdirahman Sharif, Sh. Abdisamad Ibrahim, and Br. Ab-
disalam Adam and many others in Dar Al-Hijrah. It is their
dedication and perseverance throughout the years that has
finally made the center a place that is enjoyed by every-
one in the community; a place of worship, a center, an
institution, and a place for all.
For furthermore information on Dar Al-Hijrah
and its projects, please visit us online at
www.daralhijrah.com. Both Ibrahim and
Haider are continous staff writers at Dar Al-
Hijrah Times and Salahudin Journal. Please
contact them through dtimes@daralhijrah.
com.
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The Voice of SSU
BY FARTUN AHMED "QODOW"
fahmed@daralhijrah.com
Ten years already? Unbelievable, it is funny how time
flies when you are having fun. Looking back into the past
ten years, it’s amazing how one can discover the many
things that have changed. The weaknesses that have
evolved into strengths, the acquaintances that have distorted
into life time brothers and sisters, the ignorance that has
augmented into knowledge with every step taken, and the
practice that has laid a stepping stone for vital experi-
ence. As the frontiers of Dar Al-Hijrah celebrate their ac-
complishments this year, we are one step behind them
taking them as a sole example for what we can possibly
achieve. We have not stood for ten years nor have we
stood for even five but the limited number of years
enlighten us only to acknowledge that the road ahead of
us will not be concluding anytime soon.
We are Salahudin Student Union, nonetheless but a
branch of the actual youth organization of Dar Al-
Hijrah Youth Council. We believe that because of us Dar
Al-Hijrah Islamic Civic Center stands out from the rest,
were else can you get a group of youth as vivacious
as us? Salahudin Student Union was founded in December
of 2006 by a group of young talented high school
students with help from Abdikadir Ibrahim, a teacher at
Salahudin Weekend Islamic School, and Kaamil Haider,
currently the chair of Dar Al-Hijrah Youth Council bet-
ter known as DYC. In order to truly understand Salahudin
Student Union, one must hear it from the founders, leaders,
and even members.
With that said, here is an exclusive interview with the found-
er and first president of Salahudin Student Union—Khali
Mohamed.
Khali Mohamed was the first president of Salahudin
Student Union, not only that, but she was also one of
the prominent founders. She currently attends Salahudin
Weekend Islamic School and is a full time student at St. Paul
Community College.
Q. Can you give us a brief history of Salahudin Student
Union?
A. Salahudin Student Union has had a long history
although it might not seem so. We started out with 7 mem-
bers with a majority of girls and a few boys. One of the
first things on our agenda was to publish some kind of
magazine for Muslim youth to be able to enjoy, with
help from many older youths, we were able to achieve
that goal. We have also held numerous Eid celebrations
for our classmates at Salahudin Weekend Islamic School.
Currently we have published 7 Salahudin Journals (SJ) and
have many members.
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Entertainment Section:
Little Mohamed Wanted
BY KHALI MOHAMED
kmohamedi@daralhijrah.com
As Muslims we tend to always be on the serious side
for the majority of the time. Yet we rarely realize that we
don’t have to make things harder then they are. I once
learned that its good to cry, good to listen, and good to
laugh but if you are missing one of these components
then this can led to a series of downfalls.
So for this edition of the Dar Al-Hijrah Times, I have
some rather funny jokes for you. With regards to that
please be careful and control your laughing because
you are hearing one of the best jokes you will ever hear
taken from the joke expert here on the Dar Al-Hijrah
Times team. Have a laugh why don’t you?
“And your smiling in the face of your brother is
charity, your removing of stones, thorns, and bones from
people’s paths is charity, and your guiding a man gone
astray in the world is charity for you.”
Q. As far as an union goes, what kinds of committees or
sub-groups do you guys have?
A. We have many committees that are suiting to each mem-
ber’s level and leisure. Our committees start with the lead-
ers which consist of President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasure and Supreme Leader. With that follow our lower
committees such as Education, Public Realtions, Mass Jour-
nalism, Media, and Nasheed.
Q. What are your values and goals for SSU? What do you
wish to take from it?
A. In SSU, we really value working together and putting
our differences aside. We solely take the Country of Soma-
lia as an example in that we hope to not have to
dispute over small differences. We subsist by loving each
other in order to work together; we clearly understand
that the noblest of us is only the one who has the most
taqwaa or piousness in the face of Allah. As for our goals
goes, we have many the highest being pleasing Allah,
constructing ourselves, and serving both our Mosque and
the Muslim community in all ways possible. What we
want to take from SSU is patience, courage, and knowledge
components like these are vital to live and work with others
in society.
Q. What is one of the highest achievements SSU has
made?
A. That achievement by far has to be the Salahudin Jour-
nal; we have such gifted writers, editors, and designers that
have been able to publish this Bi-Monthly Journal. Salahu-
din Journal was a bi-monthly Journal written by officals of
SSU and members of the Mosque until recently when the
center adapted the Dar Al-Hijrah Times. The Dar Al-Hijrah
Times is a newspaper that will be published monthly; it will
also be written by the members of SSU and the mosque but
is opened to anyone who wishes to contribute any writing.
Nonetheless the Salahudin Journal will still be published
but instead of being bi-monthly it will be an exceptional bi-
yearly journal. One cannot imagine how much work and
effort it truly takes to publish such tremendous journals
and newspapers.
Q. Tell us about a memorable moment in SSU?
A. Wow! That’s tough, we have so many. I would have to
say writing our constitution. It was not easy and I don’t think
any of us will ever forget that moment. I remember that we
sat down for over six hours after we wrote our constitution
to agree on simple rulings. You would think that the whole
Foolish Police , Little (Mohamed’s) kindergarten class
was on a field trip to their local police station. There they
saw pictures tacked to a big bulletin board. The label clearly
read, "The 10 Most Wanted."
One of the youngsters pointed to a picture and
asked if it really was the photo of a wanted person.
"Yes," said the policeman, "the detectives want him very
badly." So Little (Mohamed) asked, while tugging on the
man’s belt,”Um, mister, why did not you keep them when
you took their pictures?"
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Updates on Dar Al-Hijrah
New Programs
BY KAAMIL HAIDER
khaider@daralhijrah.com
Two new more halaqas additional to the previous ones; a
new wide door with patio in progress; Washburn High
School Somali Student Association won the final cup of
Interactive Educational Competition; and the 'Most Excel-
lence Award' goes to teacher Abdikadir M. Ibrahim for his
process would take a few days but it took us a while to really
come up with an agreeable constitution that we still use today.
Q. How can you apply what you learn or do in SSU
to everyday life?
A. That’s a very good question, all of the lessons we
learn in SSU are very imperative to the society. We
learn to work together and sometimes give up something
we love in order to sacrifice for a brother or sister. We have
also learned that truly patience is the key to many doors
because there will be times that you really cannot take
it anymore. Also diligence is highly regarded; we have
learned to be on time since that really applies to many
aspects of our daily life. I think it’s safe to say that some of
us arrive 10 minute early to our everyday appointments
because of SSU. Everything we do and learn in SSU is
all but life skills we can not only implement into our
daily lives but we must.
Q. Since you have been president, what things have
changed?
A. A lot has changed because experience and time really
make a difference. Our initial goal was to change the world
but we learned that we must start narrow; thus, we now
work to aid ourselves and the ones around us. We have
also learned that small things that one continues to do
are more vital and resourceful then a big job that is
left to be undone. Our meetings are much more constructed
with laws and our writing skills are becoming much more
improved. We have succeeded way beyond thought adding
to the fact that we have a full written constitution that was
written by our own members, that’s impressive for a young
group of youth. We have also held many events which in
each event we do we become better; this is not to say that
there is no room for improvement.
Q. What advice would you give to the youth?
A. If I were to give the youth advice, I would tell them
to really get involved. I believe that I have changed a lot
about myself because of my involvement. I mean, if you
look at it we keep on talking in despairing ways, mentioning
how bad things are getting; “Why do not I change? Why
do not they change? Why do not we change?” It’s good to
wonder and complain but we need to reach the better….and
see the better. We also need to stop, but have we? Honestly,
we need to stop and take a breath to see the other side of the
true believers and the true Muslims. This does not only
continous effort to help progress Dar Al-Hijrah and our
community in Minnesota at large.
Before all of this, Ramadan came and then it disappeared
off in the air as a sign that time is really precious and needs
clear analysis. Right after Ramadan, the center has put two
programs together to give the community more reasons to
come to the center and learn more about their religion, and
yes, even how to organize your time. (Seriously). Life Mak-
ing 101 is a youth program initated by one of the teachers
at Salahudin Dugsi School to help the youth under com-
prehensively what is expected from them in this life and
hereafer, while not forgeting as to how to tackle issues that
really matter to us in this life, i.e. organizing your time, set-
ting up an agenda or plan weekly, learning ways to engage
in the community, etc.
On top of this program, Qisas Al-Ambiya is a new halaqa
that focuses on the history line of prophets. In this day of
age, Muslims tend to think that the only prophet they can
get any prophetic solutions is from Prophet Muhammad
(pbuh). Though that might be true, but we cannot ignore the
tremendous foundations that has been put up for Prophet
Muhammad (pbuh) by the previous prophets such as Adam,
Noah, Ibrahim, Musa, & 'Issa (peace be upon them).
imply to the companions or the early communities, but to to-
day. Have we noticed how much good is in our own hands?
How much hope is surrounding us for a better future? Have
we noticed the quantity of young preachers who really care
for the religion and want us all to care? Or better yet, have
we heard of Amr Khaled when he talks about the youth and
the change they can and will do? On a daily basis, we talk
about working together but that can never be done until
one has the experience. The world needs us; we need to
stop tuning into the tunes of “Waiting on the World to
Change.” Why must we wait, it’s time we get out there and
do our part. After all it is our world and we are part of
it. I urge all youth to be useful. Muslims are one of a kind
community because they are useful and not sludge bags
that have no purpose in life. We were created to worship
Allah and being useful is worshiping Allah. Lets wake up
from this sleep we are in and do our part.
There you have a complete interview from the former
president of Salahudin Student Union. One thing is for sure,
they have got all it takes. Not only are they one of many, but
to many they are one of a kind.
To learn more about SSU and their activities
and more, please visit us online at www.
daralhijrah.com under "Youth" section.
If you are an elementary or high school
student and would like to get involved with
SSU and their work, please contact them
via ssu@daralhijrah.com and/or 612-226-
0134.
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Starting the first week of November there will be a new
Quranic dugsi for younger children right here at the center
on Mondays through Thursdays from 3:30pm to 6:30pm.
There will be a similar teachings for adults as well so they,
too, can benefit from these Quranic teachings. More infor-
mation on these newly established programs can be found at
the third page of this newspaper in depth.
With those new programs in mind, we will leave you with
one though and one thought only; time passess quickly, bet-
ter take your chances now with life than later.
More information on these new programs
and others can be found on the web as
well; www.daralhijrah.com.
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Health Section: Somali Section: Somali Section:

Daily Healthy Advice Daily Healthy Advice Waano ku Saabsan Cafimaadka

BY DAR AL-HIJRAH HEALTH DEPT. Qofka Muslimka Ah iyo Fidinta Diinta QORAY Waaxad Cafimaadka ee Daar Al-
health@daralhijrah.com Hijrah

Make this advice for your daily healthy habit :

Alle Walalayaal waxaan ku soo gunaanudayaa in qof walba
oo Muslim ah in uu guto wajibka kasaaran gudbinta
health@daralhijrah.com
ka bilooday booga 1-aad
diinta Alle si aan uga badbaadno tilmaantii reer banii Dhaq gacmahaada marwalba gaar ahaan
1. Clean your hands often and specially wash them Israa’iil; culamadoodii lagu ceebeyay. Nabigeena (nax- • Markaad musqusha isticmaasho
*After using bathroom hadlaysaa Yahuud kaliyah ee maxaa naga galay anaga. ariis iyo nabadgalyo kor kiisa ha ahaatee) wuxuu yiri. • Cunitaanka cuntada kohor iyo kadib
*Before and after eating food War miyaadan ogayn sababta Yahuuda noolaga waramay “hadii mid idinka idin ka mid ah xumaan arko haku • Markaad salaanto qof
*After shaking someone’s hand in ay tahay in lagu ogaysiiyo khaladka aay madax dooriyo gacantiisa; haduusan awoodin carabkiisa; Iska ilaali intaad awoodo taabashada
2. Avoid touching as much as possible your addaygooda iyo wuxuu dhaliyay ciqaab oga yimid Alle haduusan awoodin ha ka naco qalbigiisa, tasaana ugu • Sankaada
* Nose xagiisa. Qur’aanku wuxuu ka qisoonaya ummadahii hore daciifsan iimaanka.” • Afkaada
* Mouth qisoonyin koodii si Qof waliba uu uga foojignaado oo Waxyaabaha nahaysta waxaa ugu waaweyn • Indhahaada
* Eyes uu isga illaaliyo ciribta xun ka imaanaysa falkaas ka dib. in qofi danbi Warqad nadiif ah ku dabool afkaada iyo sankaada
3. Cover your mouth and nose with tissue when Dhinaca kale waxaa mudan in la qeexo lanana cadeeyo u sameeyo ama uu qariyo xaqqa si uu u raali galiyo markaad
* Coughing wax yaabaha looga baahanyahay ruuxa markuu rabo in saaxiibkii ama walaalkii uu markaana kacareyo Allahii • Qufacayso
* Sneezing uu gudbiyo diinta Alle. Waxaa ka mid ah waxyaabahas abuuray. • Hindhisoonayso
* Yawning kuwaan soo socda. Ruux baa walaalkii dambi ka gali, markaasuu la safan • Haamhaamsanyso ama halaaqoonayso
4. Get regular and enough isagoo og in uu walaalkii gar daranyahay. Walaallayaal Waxaad heshaa jookteena
* Exercise • cilmi u lahaansho Alle halaga baqo oo qofina yuunan ku raali galin qof • Dhaqadhaqaaqa jirka
* Rest • dhaqan galin kale • Nasashada
* Sleep • sabir wuxuu Alle uusan ku raali ahayn. • Hurdada
* Health balanced meals • xikmad • Cunto isku dhan oo caafimaad leh
5. Stay away/distance yourself from sick people • iyo kuwa kaloo badan Asallamu caleykum waraxmatullahi wavarakaatuhu. Iska ilaali kana fogow dadka jiran

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Greater then the Numbers of Lettters Back to School:

the story revealed
BY KHALI MOHAMED
kmohamed@daralhijrah.com
“God says in chapter XVII:89, "And indeed We have
displayed for mankind in this Qur'an all kind of simili-
tudes, but most of mankind refuse everything except
disbelief. " And again in chapter XXIX:43 God talks
of metaphors as a means of expression, "As for these
similitudes, We coin them for mankind, but none will
grasp their meanings except the wise."
-Sayyid Muhammad Husayn Tabataba'i
For many the significance of the Quran is never con-
sidered. Daily we are told that the Quran will guide us
through life helping us shape our decisions and acts. Thus
it’s very important that we understand and comprehend the
Quran fully so that we may follow its command, after all
it is the words of Allah. With that said this edition of SJ
journal will feature “ten words” put together by a scholar
of Islam so that you may ponder these ten words and study
each of them precisely. These ten words have a mean-
ing greater then their length so take them wisely for they
may help you to understand the true essence of wisdom.
1. The Most Selfish One-Letter Word
"I"
Avoid It
(Surah Al Kahf 18:34)
2. The Most Satisfying Two-Letter Word
"WE"
Use It
Surah Al An'am 6:71-72
3. The Most Poisonous Three-Letter Word
"EGO"
Kill It
Surah Al Qasas 28:78
4. The Most Used Four-Letter Word BY KHADIJA HASSAN
"LOVE" khassan@daralhijrah.com
Value It
(Surah Al Rum 30:21)
School all over again. Can you say repetition? No one is
using their full potential, not being themselves, and islami-
5. The Most Pleasing Five Letter Word cally not in tune. I’ll walk you through a typical school year.
"SMILE" Join me as I teach the ropes of school time. Muslim students
Keep It are coming to school and leaving Islam at home. They are
(Surah Al Najm 53:43) unprepared in the aspects of school, losing their identity, and
running away from their Islamic behavior.
TARDY! Coming late to class: AGAIN. And no I don’t
6. The Fastest Spreading Six-Letter Word have a pencil! In class no one listens to the teachers direc-
"RUMOUR" tions. And YES there was homework. They walk in late
Ignore It AND they decide to be disrespectful as if they are funny.
(Surah Al Hujurat 49:12) And may I say they are NOT. They give Islam a bad name
simply by trying to “fit in”. Quite ridiculous if you ask me,
but the odds of that are slim.
7. The Hardest Working Seven Letter Word You are not coby. You are not lil Wayne. You are most
"SUCCESS" definitely NOT being yourself. Talk about identity theft.
Achieve It Seriously? Isn’t your name Mohamed not Mo? Isn’t your
(Surah Al Nur 24:37-38) name Samia not Sam? If you don’t mind I would prefer if
you kept your under garments UNDER your clothes. What
happened to holding up the Muslim image? To me it looks
8. The Most Enviable Eight-Letter Word like you cant hold your clothes up. What happen to YOU
"JEALOUSY" sticking to your deen? Not your clothes sticking to YOU.
Distance It When we are in school we are different people with different
(Surah Yusuf 12:8-9) morals and a personality. What a shame that not everyone
can see your Islamic attitude. That you lock up your Muslim
beauty to uphold a face in society.
9. The Most Powerful Nine-Letter Word Subhanallah I think we can do better. We as Muslims are
"KNOWLEDGE" individuals we should take advantage of that. Islam is some- This newspaper is proudly sponsored and
Acquire It thing to be proud not looked down upon. We should have published by
(of Allah & the Holy Qu'ran) Surah Ya Sin 36:2 Surah Yusuf our attitude reflect our deen because we represent Islam ev- Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Civic Center
12:2 ery where we go. Always be yourself and never try to please
others. Remember that they are not the ones who will get
you to jannah so please your lord who created you and who !
10. The Most Essential Ten-Letter Word can so easily take you. Here we go again. Back to school.
"CONFIDENCE"
Trust It
(Trust in Allah's Guidance)
Surah Yunus 10: 9
Surah Al Tawbah 9:51
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