#mist2015

MIST IS 7 DAYS AWAY!!

At today’s meeting which was held at the coaches house, we practiced chants, handed out spirit gear and team shirts, and we also practiced competitions! 

Everyone please remember that the $15 bus money is due this Sunday. Bus spots are first come first serve! The bus will be departing from Masjid Ibrahim at 7:20 am on both Saturday and Sunday. We will leave Temple University at 7:45 pm both days as well. Please make sure to arrive early or on time!

If you have any questions, contact our coach (Saba Ali) or any team members that were present!

~ S.A.

Everyone has a different perspective and opinion on what certain things mean. Because of this, I asked every member of Newark Force a question about sincerity to see the different answers I would get.

Question: What does sincerity mean to you and why do you think it is important?

Answers: 

➛  Mahnoor: “Sincerity means to be kind and sincere to the people around you. It is important because it’s good to have trust when it comes to  the people you care about”

➛  Riyyan: “I feel as though sincerity is another way to describe modesty. You clearly strive towards your ambitions and make good progress, but when it comes to bragging you don't. A sincere and modest person is, in my opinion, the best kind of person. He or she can be trusted and there is never that feeling of inferiority or unhealthy competition.”

➛  Sumera: “Sincerity to me means breaking out of the small cage we build for ourselves in this dunya. It is not only seeing all the good everyone and everything is doing for us, but also appreciating it. I think it’s important because without sincerity no one would be humble or appreciate what we we have. No one would be true to themselves or others”

➛  Shaqaiq: “To me, sincerity is when you do something for the well-being of someone else and you know that Allah (SWT) will be pleased with you. It is important because it’s a cycle of positive energy and genuine love for others and that what makes us Muslims.” 

➛  Argavan: “Sincerity means that you do something for the the reason of expecting nothing in return but for the simple fact that it’s helping that person.It is wanting the better for those who you know cant match what you have.” 

➛  Noor: “Sincerity to me is keeping pure intentions, mainly doing the right thing for the right reasons. I think it’s important because it benefits you in this life by granting you with real friends, makes you feel good about yourself, and will result in a better afterlife.”

➛  Zuhayr: “Sincerity is to be genuine. It is important to stay sincere and way from hypocrisy.”

➛  Hibah: “Sincerity to me means being honest with yourself, others, and Allah when taking in any deed. It is important because it eliminates lies, so in a way it helps bring peace.”

➛  Maryam: “Sincerity is knowing long before performing an action that you’re gonna do it and why. I think it’s important because they say actions speak louder than words but its intentions behind the action speaks louder.”

➛  Ahsen: “Sincerity for me is to believe in a choice or opinion from your heart, no matter what anyone says or anything that happens. Without sincerity, there would no originality nor would people think for themselves.”

➛  Saba: “In my opinion, sincerity means to grow and prosper into a better person. It means to overcome your mistakes and to be true to yourself, to be modest, and to learn from the mistakes instead if just living with them.”

➛  Abeer: “Sincerity is the truth behind every action you make. It strengthens your imam, relationships, and your soul. To be sincere and surround yourself with those who are sincere is to live free of deceit and hypocrisy.”

“Our world is not shaped by those who think similarly, but by those who dare to think differently.” -   Rashida Rowe 

Question: “I am in 11th grade and I want to start wearing the hijab next year. I am scared that people will ask me so many questions that i cannot answer. I am also just worried about wanting to take it off, the danger involved, feeling less pretty, etc. I don’t know what to do.”

Answers:

Hibah: Don’t be scared of peoples questions! Most people are just curious to learn more about the religion. People tend to ask basic questions, like the reasoning behind the hijab in Islam as well as your personal reasons for wearing it. Think of explanations beforehand so you can confidently respond once a question pops up :) I’ve been wearing hijab since I was 12, and I believe its not something to be afraid of. Many people are accepting of it. 

Sumera: Hello anonymous! I am actually planning on starting to wear hijab this summer iA and I am extremely excited! Dont be scared to show everyone who you actually are. A couple years ago I wanted to wear the hijab but I cared too much about what people thought of me. But then I started to surround myself with other muslim friends and they influenced me to start wearing it. You will find your true friends once you show who you actually are. Also, you will be so much happier because you will know why you are wearing it and you will start to see the great change it brings into your life. 

Anonymous : Salam , My friend and I have had a problem between us that’s been going on for a while now. I want to talk to her but I don’t know if she’ll talk to me. I mean she doesn’t even look at me . That makes me hate her !  I don’t know what to do.

                                        Surat Al-'Ikhlāş (The Sincerity) - سورة الإخلاص

                                                112:1   "He is Allah, [who is] One,

                                                112:2   Allah, the Eternal Refuge.

                                                112:3   He neither begets nor is born,

                                                112:4   Nor is there to Him any equivalent."