Events – Islamic Outreach ABIM

NIGHT CHARITY

UniSZA students in cooperation with Global Peace Mission Malaysia GPM and facilitated by Pembimbing volunteers reaching out to the homeless on the streets of Penang at nightime.

“And they are those who give food – in spite of their own need , to the needy, and the orphan, and the captive, [saying in their hearts],’We only feed you for the sake of God, and we desire nothing in return from you, not even a word of thanks’’” (Surah al Insan:8-9)

REACHING OUT TO JUVENILES

ABIM Penang Social Advocacy Bureau bro Omar Mokhtar gives a tadhkirah – pep talk to young residents of Asrama Akhlak Paya Terubong, a rehabilitation centre. IOA sponsored iftar – breaking of fast, and held tarawih prayers at the centre. Members of the deaf community also attended.

You are the best community that has been raised up for mankind: You enjoin What is right and forbid What is evil, and You believe in Allah (Aali Imran:110)

TRAINING VOLUNTEERS

With 8 trainee students from Madrasah Muallimin Muhammadiyah Jogjakarta at IOA Lebuh Acheh who volunteered and helped prepare n distribute ‘Sahur’ food packs to the homeless in the centre of Georgetown.

THE second caliph of the Khulafa’ al-Rasyidin rule, Umar al-Khattab, once said, “Teach your children with contemporary knowledge, for they are born in an era which is different from yours. ” These wise words of one of the closest companions of the Prophet of Islam stressed on the importance to prepare the next generation with ample knowledge to face the challenges of the future.

For those who wish to help in any way to provide pre dawn meals (sahur) for the homeless, please contact bro Adib, our Outreach volunteer.

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “Give food to the hungry, pay a visit to the sick and release (set free) the one in captivity. (meaning of hadith related by al-Bukhari 5373)

SEEKING KNOWLEDGE

: . Class on Fasting in Ramadan for the deaf at Islamic Outreach ABIM on Sunday before the pandemic

: School prefects from Madrasah Addiniah Islamic Primary School SERI Sg Bakap on a trip to Georgetown listening attentively to a briefing on Outreaching at the IOA Dakwah Lounge. ‘Seeking knowledge is an obligation upon every Muslim’ (Hadith related by Ibn Majah)

Beginners Guide to the Quran

Learning to recite the Qur’an by the Iqra method at IOA Lebuh Acheh on Sunday

: ‘Alif-Lãm-Ra. ˹This is˺ a Book which We have revealed to you ˹O Prophet˺ so that you may lead people out of darkness and into light, by the Will of their Lord, to the Path of the Almighty, the Praiseworthy’ (Surah Ibrahim:1)

: Sis Asiah teaching Qur’an reciting for beginners Sundays at Outreach. ‘Verily the one who recites the Qur’an beautifully, smoothly, and precisely, he will be in the company of the noble and obedient angels. And as for the one who recites with difficulty, stammering or stumbling through its verses, then he will have twice that reward.’ [Hadith related by Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

: Young volunteers teaching Qur’an reading for beginners at Outreach on Sunday. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “The parable of the believer who recites the Qur’an is that of a sweet citrus fruit, its fragrance is nice and its taste is nice…..” (related by al Bukhari & Muslim)

: Nigerian bro. Sly learning an Introduction to Surah Al Fatihah, the first chapter of the Qur’an at the Dakwah lounge, IOA. ‘…..Rejoice in two lights given to you which have not been given to any prophet before you: Fatiha al-Kitab and the concluding verses of Surah al-Baqara…. ‘ (Hadith related by Muslim)

: Dr Misni teaching Qur’an reading for beginners at the Dakwah Lounge IOA Lebuh Acheh. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah, he will be credited with a good deed, and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I do not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a letter.” (Related by At-Tirmidhi)

: Sis. Salwa teaching Qur’an reading for beginners at Outreach on Sunday. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “The most accurate and truthful speech is the Book of Allah [Al Qur’an]” (related by al-Nasā’ī)

: The deaf participating in a Quiz on Solat at the Dakwah Lounge, IOA Lebuh Acheh. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “For him who follows a path for seeking knowledge, Allah will ease for him the path to Paradise.” (related by Muslim)

: young ABIM leaders engaging in a study circle, ‘usrah’ at the Dakwah Lounge, 1st Floor, IOA Lebuh Acheh. The second caliph Umar al-Khattab who was usually always serious came up with a surprise. He invited the companions to dream, to imagine and visualize their thoughts. The companions felt a bit peculiar with this request but they still entertained him. Some dreamt of this and that. Then someone asked, “What is your dream, Leader of the Faithful?” Umar replied, “I dream of the young, able and competent who would strive and fight for the cause.”

: The best of you is the one who learns the Qur’an and teaches others. (Hadith)

: Teaching basic al Qur’an reading

: IOA volunteers Kak Fatimah and Sis Khadijah helping to teach basic Quran reading.

Dakwah Lounge, Islamic Outreach ABIM 47 Lebuh Acheh

: With bro Sly or Muhammad Akbar from Nigeria who is patiently learning the basics of Islam. “Recite: In the name of thy Lord who created man from a clot. Recite: And thy Lord is the Most Generous Who taught by the pen, taught man that which he knew not.” (Quran, 96:1-5)

: A new convert learning basics of the Pillars of Faith at the Dakwah Lounge, Islamic Outreach ABIM 47 Lebuh Acheh . The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, “Allah makes the way to Jannah (Paradise) easy for him who treads the path in search of knowledge.” (related by Muslim)

: The honourable State Mufti of Penang Dr Wan Salim Mohd Noor delivered a speech on ‘Dakwah and Rahmah: Reaching out and Bringing Blessings to Mankind’ and officiated the ‘Dakwah Lounge’ @ Islamic Outreach-ABIM 47, Lebuh Acheh yesterday. He quoted a verse from the Qur’an 21:107: ‘O Muhammad, We have not sent you but as a blessing for all the worlds.’

: Luqman Misni, our young IOA staffer met Hj Yusof Kamaruddin, Outreach co-founder and pioneer outreaching activist with bro Mawardi Chew, a senior Outreacher and past treasurer at a PERKIM gathering of dakwah NGOs. ‘Wisdom of the elders, in the energetic spirit of the young’ (Umar Tilmisany)

: Sunday classes ‘Towards Understanding Islam’ by bro Talhah @ IOA Lebuh Acheh

Street Dakwah by Volunteers

WE NEED YOUNG VOLUNTEERS

: Street Dakwah by young IOA Pembimbing volunteers at Penang Heritage walkabout

: Young Pembimbing IOA volunteers performing ‘Street Dakwah’ along the Penang Heritage walkways.

: PMGK18 Pembimbing volunteers having a treat at the Esplanade.

: Street dakwah during annual Penang Heritage City Walk, helping out with other dakwah NGOs along the streets of Lebuh Acheh. Ustaz Zayd Zhari in action.

: Young volunteer Haziq arranging information leaflets at masjid entrance

: ISLAMIC OUTREACH-ABIM @ Lebuh Acheh ‘Invite all to the Way of your Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways that are best and most gracious: for your Lord knows best, who have strayed from His Path, and who receive guidance.’ (Al Nahl:125)

: IOA Volunteer Sis Khadijah hands over pamphlets to matriculation students for street dakwah

: Pinoeering Outreacher Bro Hj Talhah patiently waiting for patrons and visitors on the frontage of IOA by the streets of Lebuh Acheh “Say: ‘I believe in Allāh’, and then stand firm and steadfast.” [Meaning of hadith from Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. related by Muslim]

: Young Pembimbing Penang volunteers Flash Mob at IOA Lebuh Acheh ‘Jundub bin Abdullah said: “We were with the Prophet (saw), and we were strong youths, so we learned Iman before we learned Quran. Then we learned Quran and our faith increased thereby.”’ Hadith related by Ibn Majah

: Outreach staff and ABIM/Pembimbing volunteer, Luqman, helping out with Street Dakwah in conjunction with Annual Penang Heritage City Walk, together with other dakwah NGO’s

Islamic Education Class for The Deaf

The sign classes are on every Wednesday 10.00 am at IOA. Everyone is welcome.

: With PRISMA (Muslim Deaf Association) members attending classes at IOA Lebuh Acheh ‘Help one another in acts of piety and righteousness….’ (al Maa’idah:2)

: On Apr 15, 2018 Bro Hamdan Kepala Batas gave a Ramadan quiz to the deaf and mute patrons with promises of prizes for the most number of correct answers.

: The response was overwhelming and fun

: Sis Norhashimah from Penang Deaf Association, who is herself deaf, teaching participants an introduction to the Malaysian sign language at IOA Lebuh Acheh.

: Islamic education classes for the deaf community at the Dakwah Lounge IOA Lebuh Acheh

: Dr Misni conducting classes for the deaf at the Dakwah Lounge IOA Lebuh Acheh

: Dr Misni conducting classes for the deaf at the Dakwah Lounge IOA Lebuh Acheh

Activities

: Light meal and refreshments after classes at IOA. ‘Pek Nga’ was served. ‘Pek Nga’ is coconut pancake served with curry. “Gather to eat together, and mention the Name of Allah over it, then it will be blessed for you.” Hadith from Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. related by Ibn Majah.

: The rich heritage and historical Masjid Melayu Lebuh Acheh with its iconic and distinct minaret is a favourite tourist spot and the vicinity for Islamic Outreach-ABIM. ‘O Children of Adam! Put on your adornment (decent proper dress) when you attend your Masjid at the time of every prayer. Eat and drink, but do not be extravagant; surely He does not love the extravagant.’ (Al-A’raf 7: 31) Photo courtesy of Dr Ku Azam

: Visiting Nur Syafiqah Teoh’s new n wonderful baby. She and her husband are deaf.

: Visiting IOA ABIM Centre activities at the National Masjid Kuala Lumpur which are led by the able and experienced Kak Norma. ‘Indeed, the believers are like bricks in a structure, each one strengthening the other.’ (Meaning of Hadith from Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. related by al Bukhari)

: Bro Hj Talhah conducting mosque tour course at IOA Lebuh Acheh. ‘Whoever follows a path in order to seek knowledge thereby, Allah will make easy for him, due to it, a path to Paradise.’ (Meaning of hadith from Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. related by Muslim)

: Received donation for IOA’s Ramadan Appeal from Masjid Al Jamiul Badawi Kepala Batas represented by Cikgu Dzulkifli Mahmod. May Allah shower His blessings and reward the awesome people of Kepala Batas.

: Received ‘kuih raya’ gift or ‘Eid cookies from Razman Tan and Sidek from the Penang Deaf Association. IOA and the PDA have been very close working together through the years. May Allah bless, guide and reward the marvellous people of the deaf community

: Alhamdulillah..Received donation from USM’s Engineering Campus Islamic Centre for IOA’s Ramadan Appeal. May Allah swt shower His Blessings and reward the wonderful people at USM.

: Bro Muhammad Izhar Izhar from the Muslim Youth Movement ABIM working hard packing contributions for the needy from the deaf community. ABIM Penang runs Rice for the Needy (Sekampit Beras) program every Ramadan as charity for the less fortunate among us.

: The second project for providing sahur – predawn meals to the homeless. Any form of help and assistance are welcomed.And they give food in spite of love for it to the needy, the orphan, and the captive. (Saying): “We feed you seeking Allah’s Countenance only. We wish for no reward, nor thanks from you. (Al Insan: 8-9)