Monday, December 31, 2012

Muslimah Conference Announcement - Being Me


Being-ME Annual Women’s Only Conference. : 

Empowered is an annual women’s only conference, an expansion of Mercy Mission Malaysia’s portfolio of serving the needs of the Muslim community. Organised by women for women, the event addresses the daily lives and challenges facing the Muslim woman today. 

Why Being ME?
Being Me- Muslimah Empowered is embarked upon a mission to give Muslimahs an outlet to express the reality of their lifestyles, share accomplishments that benefit humanity and inspire others to do the same.
This is the inaugural Islamic Women’s Conference in Malaysia that allows the opportunity to address the daily challenges facing the Muslim woman today. 
This conference aspires to provide growth as a community and individually, to celebrate successes, showcase achievements and to enlighten, encourage and empower every Muslimah.

Objectives:
To seek the pleasure of Allah (SWT) and achieve piety (taqwa).
To showcase achievements and successes of empowered women of the past and the present. To inspire women of today by focusing on our role models: the Mothers’ of Believers, scholars of the past and present, and visionary women throughout time. 
To inspire the younger generation for a brighter future by sharing wisdom, guidance, insights, and by highlighting characteristics of successful women. 
To open the minds of Muslimah in helping and empowering the less fortunate sisters to and help the community by volunteering and participating in activities of community development. To guide Muslim women to celebrate their womanhood and roles according to the true teachings of the Quran and Sunnah.

Conference Format
The conference is conducted in one day. The conference schedule includes lectures by prominent speakers and leaders,in-depth workshops on health, society, careers, and other pertinent issues. There is also plenty of opportunity for delegates to engage with speakers and to ask questions. Delegates are also be entertained by quality anasheed and performances workshops.

The conference includes a Muslimah Awards ceremony and also a bazaar featuring Sisters’ Corner, Angel Investors and An Array of Muslimah Attire show. There is also “Daddy and Me”, a facility which allows mothers to enjoy the lectures held in the main auditorium while their husbands spend quality time with their children participating in creative and educational programs. 





Parenting : Our Children, Our Future


This article was written by Sheikh Navaid Aziz from Little Explorers magazine, UK.

Before we have children we have this ideal in our minds of how we would like to raise them.  We look around us and take note of all the different parents around us and how their children behave.  We tell ourselves that when we have a child they will be the most well behaved, well mannered, hafiz at the age of 7! And then something funny happens. We actually start to have children and we end up becoming THAT parent.  You know which one I'm talking about!  The who we used to stare down during the Jumaat khutba' because their child wouldn't stop talking.

Parenting is not easy but then again that is why it is our biggest responsibility in this life.  Along with being a parent comes massive rewards and massive trials.  There is no magic formula to parenting. We learn by trial and error; what works for one child might not work for another. However, one thing that is important for all children is to create a trusting bond between them and their parents.  The best way to accomplish this is to lay solid groundwork from a young age. Below are a few points, that when implemented, will insha Allah create a nourishing environment for our children to flourish in.

1- Show Affection
Our children need to know that they are loved every day. For young children this can be accomplished with something as simple as a hug and kiss. As children grow older a surprise gift, no matter how small, shows them that you remembered them and that they are important to you.  And don't forget to use your words to express your love for them!

2- Recognition
Children need to know when you notice them doing something good. They are more likely to repeat the action again if it garners the parents' approval. If you see your 2 year old imitating you in salaah then turn to him when you finish and praise him for it. He will continue to do it every time you pray and will grow to love salaah.

3- Pay attention and hear
It is crucial for our children to be heard. Even if what they are saying does not make much sense they still need to have your undivided attention.  If they have an idea or a suggestion take it seriously!  If it is not feasible instead of making them feel like they are not worth your time or their idea was dumb,   offer an alternate idea.

4- Consistency
Family rules should be clear and consistent. Both parents need to agree on discipline and share the responsibility. Children should have a clear idea of what the consequences for a misbehaviour will be. 


5- Surround them with good friends and resources
Children need to have fun and be entertained. As parents it is our responsibility to provide them with wonderful friends and halal entertainment! This is where wonderful projects like Little Explorers come in. They provide a fun way for our children to learn and get connected to Islamic history, current events, and even affords them the opportunity to ask questions and get involved! So don't forget to support all of the wonderful organizations who are investing in our children's futures!



Check out  www.littleexplorersmagazine.co.uk









Tuesday, December 4, 2012

Twins of Faith 2012 Malaysia

Invitation to :
 'For The Love of God'
Date :   29 - 30 December 2012
Venue :  Putrajaya International Convention Centre