Pack meals for the victims of the Haiti

This past Sunday, 50 plus volunteers from Anjuman-e- Asghari joined Minnesotans to pack meals for the victims of the Haiti as part of the 1,000,000 meals campaign by "Kids Against Hunger". With such a great turnout, we thank all the volunteers who participated. Anjuman-e-Asghari's outreach efforts were captured by Fox9 and can be viewed by clicking here. Be sure to check the video as you may find many familiar faces. More pictures and video of our members doing volunteering and enjoying Pizzas will be posted on our FaceBook page.

Birth Announcement

Asma & Ali Virani are proud to announce the birth of their son, Muhammad John. He was born on Monday March 1, 2010. Both the mother and baby are doing well.

Updates on:

Mahmood Datoo
Alhamdulillah by the grace of Almighty and with all your prayers, Mahmood Datoo has been discharged from the Hospital and is completing his recovery at home. Information provided by his son, Aqil Datoo.

Jafar Hamade
As you know brother Jafar is still struggling with his health at the Cancer Center in New York. He is in desperate need of our prayers. We humbly request all the members to please remember him in your prayers.

May Allah s.w.t. be haqqe 14th masumeens grant them both an early and quick recovery - Aameen.

Young Adult Legislative Advocacy Training

Young Adult Legislative Advocacy Training Thursday March 11, 2010, 6pm to 8pm

Hamline University ,The Hub (Lower Level of Bush Student Center), 1536 Hewitt Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104-1284

Join us for a special training event by young adults for young adults who want to engage in legislative advocacy at Day-on-the-Hill. Come for the free dinner and stay for valuable information on how to speak with your legislators, current local justice issues, and techniques for an interfaith approach to advocacy. This event is sponsored by the Joint Religious Legislative Coalition, Hamline University Religious and Spiritual Life Programs and co-sponsored by the New Fire Movement of the National Council of Churches. To RSVP or for more information contact Alison Killeen at Alison@jrlc.org .

Help Resettled Refugees Take Root

Help Resettled Refugees Take Root
Thursday, March 11, 2010, 6pm to 8:30pm
MN Church Center, 122 Franklin Avenue W, Minneapolis, MN 55404

Imagine you are a refugee fleeing persecution, arriving in Minnesota knowing no one. You are greeted at the airport and helped in your first months by a team of Muslim and Christian volunteers working together. In your homeland you only knew people of your own religious tradition, or your experience with other religions was one of distrust and persecution. But here your interfaith sponsors help you find a home, a job and make a successful transition to self- sufficiency. Gradually you build a new life of hope, safety, peacefulness and connection.

Come for dinner and learn about how you can be part of the Minnesota Council of Churches innovative new program, Taking Root. Taking Root participants will create community by joining an interfaith co- sponsorship group to welcome a refugee family who will be arriving in Minnesota in 2010. We are looking for individuals who are interested in joining a team that will get to know their neighbors of a different faith while working together to show our new arrivals that the world is not a cold, merciless place but rather a world of warmth, compassion and welcome. Co- sponsoring a refugee family involves a variety of responsibilities, but holds enormous benefits. Sponsors are enriched not only by their contribution to healing a broken world, but also by the friendships they make.

Please RSVP by calling Lynea Geinert at 612-230- 3243 or by e-mail at lynea.geinert@mnchurches.org

American Leadership Initiative for Muslims Convention 2010

The Islamic Information Center is proud to announce its second annual convention, the American Leadership Initiative for Muslims, to take place on August 6 - 8, 2010. We are seeking the best and brightest from each community, professionals, students, community activists, and anyone who wants to make a difference to attend this action-oriented convention.

For more information and details please click here.

Resource Center - New

Free visits to MN Children's Museum

Explore the Museum for FREE! with Target Free 3rd Sundays. For more information please click here. Thanks to Sister Shehnaz Zakirhussain for providing this information.

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Remedy for Heart Blockage

Natural therapy for heart vein opening and major diseases. Please Click here for details. This website also has other useful remedies for other health issues. Thanks to Brother Ali Sabur for this useful information.

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Secondhand Smoke May Start Damaging Arteries During Childhood

HealthDay (3/2, Dotinga) reported that children "exposed to secondhand smoke face a higher risk of developing early signs of clogged arteries by the time they're 13," according to a study published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. Researchers "examined 494 children and found that those exposed to secondhand smoke between the ages of eight and 13 were more likely to show thickening of blood vessel walls." The investigators "also found that the kids who were exposed to the most tobacco smoke had higher levels of apolipoprotein B, which contributes to 'bad' cholesterol."

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New Halal Grocery/Bakery

A new Halal grocery/bakery has just opened in NE Minneapolis called "Mesopotamia" . It is located at Central and 41st. The store has the popular breads, frozen Kabobs, Kubbah, man wa salwa candy and other stuff. The owner, Sayed Wafi is a very good brother and asks for community support. He recently moved to the Twin Cities from Detroit.

For all your Bakery Needs
Mesopotamia Bakery
4111 Central Avenue NE
Columbia Height, MN

If you have some useful information and would like to share with the rest of the community members please forward it to feedback@mnjamat.org.

Skiing Event

The Youth Committee is very pleased to announce the upcoming Skiing Event that is scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 14th, 2010. The timing for the skiing trip to Wild Mountain has changed from 10am to 2:00pm Sunday afternoon in an effort to reduce the prices. We will meet at the Imambarah at 12:30pm for Salaat and leave for Wild Mountain around 1:00pm Inshallah.

The prices for the Lift Ticket are $18 per person for all ages. The prices for Ski/Snowboard rental are $20 for all ages. Please bring your own bag lunch, or if you would like to bring a potluck dish that would be greatly appreciated!

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hestitate to contact any of the Youth Committee members. Directions to Wild Mountain can be found by clicking here. Directions will also be avaible at the Imambarah or by contacting any of the Youth Committee Members. Hope to see you all there to enjoy an evening of excitement and fun!

Mohammed Walji - (612) 670-9562
Ibrahim Mehdi - (612) 702-4710
Sepeedeh Niknam - (763) 587-5810
Amena Karim - (763) 670-1467