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PRAYER TIMINGS Effective 11/07 MCA NOOR Fajr 5:50 6:00 Dhuhr 12:35 12:35 Asr 3:00 3:30 Maghrib Sunset Sunset Isha 8:00 7:00 Juma 1 1:30 1:30 Juma 2 2:00 2:00 Newsletter Juma 3 2:30 2:30 Published Weekly by the Muslim Community Association of San Francisco Bay Area www.mcabayarea.org Rabi ‘I 20, 1442 AH Friday, November 06, Crystal Mosque, Malaysia AL-QURAN And be not like those who came forth from their homes in great exultation and to be seen of men, and (who) turn away from the way of Allah, and Allah comprehends what they do. Quran 8:47 HADITH “Do not shun each other; do not ignore one another; do not hate one another; and do not envy one another; and be brothers with one another, O slaves of Allah . 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Al-Haleem The Clement One The Forebearing, The One who delays the punishment for those who deserve it and then He might forgive them. “And to Allah belong the best names, so invoke Him by them.” [Quran 7:180] 3 3 tips for a punctual Muslim Mom Farhana | simplymuslimmom.com We went to this sister’s house as we were from an earlier age before they become a watching what you say, you become better carpooling to go to a field trip. Her son teen. Good habits take time to kick in, so aware of your words and eventually you’re opened the door and smiled at us. He then the sooner you start the less challenging it more able to keep them. proceeded to announce to the group that becomes later. we weren’t going to reach to the event on Don’t discriminate between people/events time as his mom is always late. The boy was I woke up late- when it comes to showing up in a timely six years old. manner. Would you show up late at the If waking up late leads to tardiness often- airport and say hey I’ve a lot going on in my If you find yourself being tardy all the time- consider using multiple alarms to wake you life and expect the airplane to wait for you? it’s time to do something about it- up on time. If you have an appointment the If not, then offer the same respect to your next morning, you must motivate yourself to family and friends. Don’t get into the habit of Plan for the realities of your life- go to bed early enough so you get plenty of becoming selectively punctual- showing up sleep. If you find yourself making the same excuses on time for “important people and events” for showing up late- you’re likely denying the I’ve a lot going on in my life- and disregarding the others. realities of your life. Find out what issues are the cause of your Take responsibility for your actions- “Insanity is doing the same thing over and tardiness and find a solution for each of over and expect different result”- Albert them. Wishing that they’d disappear usually You must take responsibility for your Einstein don’t work very well, so look for solutions tardiness instead of repeating the same mistakes. What are these excuses for being late all if you want to get rid of this vile habit. You the time? For example, I have a baby, I have Everybody is late- can point fingers at others and blame them 2 little kids and a teen, I woke up late, I’ve a all you want but it won’t take you anywhere lot going on in my life and the classic one- You get to decide what kind of person you close to being punctual. everybody is late, etc. want to become. There are always those few who show up on time and then there are ” Every time you point a finger in scorn—there “You can make a mistake once, the second those who don’t. It’s your choice which team are three remaining fingers pointing right time it’s a choice.” you’ll join. back at you.” So, determine the realities of your life and Keep your words- So, take responsibility for your actions. When make a plan for each of them so you don’t others are involved- carve out your part and repeat the same excuse twice. Here’re a few Abu Bakr(ra) kept a small pebble under how tos- his tongue for a reason. It allowed him to do your best. You can show up on time even become a better Muslim with great integrity- when others don’t. Do not partake on the I have a baby- Find out how long it takes for he was known as Siddiq a.k.a truthful. blame game, it’s a waste of your energy and you’re not responsible for the tardy adults in you to get your baby ready. Now add 15 How many time we find ourselves in trouble your life. minutes to that time to address urgent needs because we bit more than we could chew? at the last minute, like changing diapers or How often do you over promise and under If you’re late despite all your efforts and due finding your misplaced keys etc. Be realistic deliver? If you find yourself often in a hot to unavoidable circumstances of your life- about your abilities and resources and time mess of tardiness because of not being able yourself when you’re going somewhere- so keep your words- it’s time to fix it. take responsibility for them and accept the you know the actual time that it takes before consequence. Throwing a fit or getting angry you can head out. Consider your words as your bond. You’re a is not productive and rather ungraceful for a Muslim- your words have values. Treat your Muslim mom. Here are few ways to remedy the common words as your promises and try your best to dilemmas- keep them. If you find yourself not being able If you feel like you took too much on your to keep what you said, watch what you’re plate and won’t be able to keep your promise I have 2 little kids and a teen- saying from now on. after all- swallow your ego and let the person know as soon as you realize, or offer You can teach your little kids to get ready Do you say yes to anyone and everyone who an alternative solution if you can. It’s better by themselves from an early age. You need needs help? Do you then find yourself not to take responsibility for your words than to have an organized closet to achieve this keeping your words as you over estimated making up excuses or lies later. though- so they know what to wear and your abilities and resources? If you’d said where to find them. Show them how to yes to either on of these, then it’s time to If you really forgot and showed up late or choose outfits for the day depending on make fewer promises. What good does it do didn’t show up at all- apologize as soon as occasion and weather and they’ll get the when you say you’d show up for a cause and you can. Don’t make up lies to save your hang of it. barely able to make it or not able to show up ego. Come out clean, apologize and make amends as needed. Give your teen/s ample time to get ready at all? and let him know the consequence in clear It’s better to under promise and deliver on terms if he isn’t ready on time. It’s a good time. It takes time to develop this habit. Start idea to let them get ready by themselves with watching what you say. Once you start 4 A TOP MUSLIM CHARITY ON CHARITY NAVIGATOR HHRD WORLDWIDE PROGRAMS: EMERGENCY APPEALS WATER FOR LIFE Africa Drought Crisis, Libya Providing clean water by Relief, Pakistan Flood Relief, installing water pumps, Donate Now: www.hhrd.org/lebanon Japan EQ-Tsunami Relief, digging wells and Haiti Earthquake Relief and implementing sanitation Many Others... programs. 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