Deadly Arrows - Lovestruck, a program presented by Arif Hussain on Saturday February 13th from 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM. Dinner will be served insha Allah.

The Public Hearing in front of the Teaneck Board of Adjustments for the application of Dar-ul-islah’s Expansion project is set for Thursday February 4, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Town Hall. We request all the members to come and show your support for the project.
Alhamdulillah the Teaneck Zoning Board of Adjustment has approved our application for expansion.

The ACLU National Security Project and Muslim Advocates are speaking with individuals (US citizens and legal permanent residents) who have been asked questions about their religious and/or political beliefs, associations, and practices when reentering the United States from abroad at border crossings, airports, or ports. We have heard that this is a serious issue confronting Muslims (and people perceived to be Muslim), but are trying to get a handle on the scope of the problem and the situations confronting specific individuals.
Examples of problematic questioning include:
1. “Are you Sunni or Shia?”
2. “Who is the imam of your mosque?”
3. “Which mosque do you attend?”
4. “Why did you perform Hajj?”
5. “Do you believe in jihad?”
6. “What is your view of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan?”
7. “What is your view of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?”
8. “What do you think about the President?”
9. “What is your affiliation with [X] Muslim organization?”
10. “Do you give to any Muslim charities? Which ones?”
As you may know, Muslim Advocates published a report last year documenting the widespread practice of federal agents interrogating Americans returning to the US after overseas travel. It is critical that we continue to hear from the community on this issue, and urge you to forward this to your friends and family who frequently travel or recently returned home, such as business travelers, students, or those returning from Hajj.

If you or someone you know has been subject to such questioning, please contact Nusrat Choudhury of the ACLU (nchoudhury@aclu.org) or Nura Maznavi (nura@muslimadvocates.org)

CAIR ALERT: REPORTS OF FBI VISITS PROMPT REMINDER OF LEGAL RIGHTS - TOP
(LOS ANGELES, CA, 1/20/10) — The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) said today that CAIR offices nationwide have received reports that FBI agents, along with local law enforcement officers, are visiting and interviewing Muslim students and participants in a recent Islamic educational seminar in connection with an ongoing investigation.
American Muslims strongly support law enforcement and the protection of our national security. As Americans, we also value the civil rights of every individual. All Americans have the constitutional right of due process and to be politically active.
If you know of any criminal activity taking place in your community, it is both your religious and civic duty to immediately report such activity to local and federal law enforcement agencies.
Considering recent events, and the increase in FBI/Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF, including officers from the Department of Homeland Security and local police or sheriff departments) related incidents reported to our office, it is important that Muslims understand their rights when visited by FBI/JTTF at their home or workplace:
1. Understand that your providing information to the FBI/JTTF, absent a subpoena, is strictly voluntary. You are not obligated under law to answer any of their questions, other than giving your name and sometimes your address.
2. You may choose to have an attorney accompany or represent you for any interview or questioning. It is a good idea to consult with an attorney regarding the risks and benefits of being interviewed by law enforcement in your specific case.
3. If an FBI/JTTF agent shows up at your residence or workplace, and they do not have a search or arrest warrant and absent exigent circumstances, you do not have to let them in.
4. If they do have an arrest or search warrant, you may exercise your right to remain silent. Comply with all directives and do not physically resist an officer. Be polite and respectful at all times.
5. If an agent or officer says they have some questions for you, you have the right to refuse to speak to them and/or you may tell the agents or officers that you will have your attorney contact them if they wish to speak to you.
6. Note that anything you say to an agent or officer can be used against you in a court of law, and lying to an agent or officer is considered perjury and is a criminal offense.
7. Should you decide to speak to agents alone despite the risks, note that you may set the conditions of the interview, including choosing when and where the interview is to take place, having a third party present such as a family member or community leader, and deciding what questions to answer, and refusing to sign any documents. You may cancel the interview at any time.
8. Get the names, agencies, badge numbers, and business cards of ALL agents or officers.
9. Contact your attorney and CAIR to report the interview/incident and to discuss next steps. If you feel that your civil rights were violated, you may also file a complaint with the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division.
MORE RESOURCES:
1. “FBI Interviews: Knowing the law can protect you” by Ahilan Arulanantham and Ranjana Natarajan. InFocus News.
2. “Got Rights: Protect yourself and your family at home and at the airport” a video by Muslim Advocates.
3. To file a complaint with the Department of Justice Civil Rights Division http://www.justice.gov/crt/split/complaints.php
[Please note: This above is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Should you have any questions about the material herein or about a specific case, please consult with your attorney.]
CONTACT: CAIR-Greater Los Angeles Area Communications Manager Munira Syeda, 714-776-1847 or 714 -851-4851, E-mail: info@losangeles.cair.com

Dar-ul-islah extends sincere sympathy to all the victims of the earthquake in Haiti.

Insha Allah we will be raising funds for the victims on January 15th at Jummah prayers.

Alhamdulillah we collected $3957.50 for the earthquake victims on January 15th.

We are very happy to announce that Br. Mohammed Abbasi have agreed to give a very High level Tafseer lectures every Saturday starting January 16, 2010 after Fajr salat. The lecture will be for approximately one hour.
He has already covered the meaning of “Audubillahi minash shaitanir rajim” on Jummah speech of December 11 and 18 2009 and the word “Bismillah hirrah manir rahim” on January 1, 2010. The audio recordings of the speeches are posted on the Religious Svcs/Jummah speeches page of this website.

The audio recordings of the Tafseer Lectures are posted on the Religious Svcs/Br. Muhammad Abbasi Tafseef page of this website.

Dar-ul-islah condemns Al-Qaeda’s reported involvement in a failed attack on a plane arriving in Detroit on Christmas Day.

Sister Shahnaz Hussain is working with Teaneck School District to provide Halal lunch to our kids. The kids will be paying the same amount as they pay today for lunch, there will be no any additional charges for the Halal lunch. If students are already eligible for free lunch, they will still be getting this lunch for free and the same applies to the reduced priced lunch. Sister Shahnaz is collecting names of the students who are interested in getting the halal lunch so that she can get the School District to implement this services for all the Teaneck schools. We would request all the parents of the students who are attending the Teaneck Schools to please contact sister Shahnaz Hussain at (917) 416-8554 and provide the information she needs. - Jazzakum Allahu Khairon