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Upcoming Events

In the historical tradition of celebrating the blessed birth of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS), MWC will host a   MILAD AN NABI (SAWS) Insha’Allah Sunday March 7, 2010   The program will take place at 6644 Tansey Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042   Arrive on time at 1pm Program will promptly begin at 1:30pm   RSVP: 703 738 3440 or 703 241 1021   This event is for women and children only. During the event please be respectful and quiet. Please wait until coffee and desserts are served after the program to socialize!   Since children are coming and participating it would be acceptable if there is some noise, however we ask that there is no playing during the Milad. If necessary, you may want to go to the next room to comfort your child.    Our guests are asked to arrive on time.   Guests are encouraged to wear white or green in the spirit of Milad!   We invite you to bring your love and enthusiasm for our beloved Prophet Muhammad Sallalahu Alaihi Wasalam. At the end of the program we will observe the classical tradition of standing while offering salaam and salawat for our beloved Prophet. Please no controversies on this blessed day! We hope everyone will respectfully join in this honorable celebration.   This year’s program will include Quranic recitations, recitals by children, darud shareefs, nasheeds and naats sung by talented ladies in our community, the sharing of the beautiful description of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Indonesian salawats and salaam.     [Past Milad Programs]

Women in Muslim Traditions   On January 31, 2010 one of MWC's speakers on women in Islam, Zeenut Ziad delivered a guest lecture at the Western Presbyterian Church in Washington, DC on “Women in Muslim Traditions.” Ziad eloquently presented a personal narrative, interwoven with historical and doctrinal evidence along with modern examples to a welcoming audience. (Excerpts:) “The Virgin Mary is the iconic symbol of spiritual purity for Muslims and I learnt that she will be the first person to enter Paradise, leading the way for all virtuous human beings. The 19th chapter of the Quran is named “Mary” and celebrates the virgin birth. Muslims also believe that the Prophet’s daughter, Fatima, whose exemplary piety closely resembles that of the Virgin Mary, asked for and was granted permission by God to intercede for us on the Day of Judgment. Then I was taught about Aisha, the young lady who the Prophet married after Khadija’s death. She was high spirited, extremely intelligent and outspoken, and he loved her dearly. She actively supported him in the founding of the new Community of Medina and always asked probing questions about his actions and policies. It is to this lady that Muslims owe one third of the Hadith (reports of the Prophet’s actions or sayings) and she is one of the foremost authorities on Islam. Later in life she even led an army into a battle that she initiated. Umm Salama, whom the Prophet married after she became a war widow, advised him on political matters, and was also central to the creation of Hadith. The Prophet’s heroic granddaughter, Zainab, defied the tyrant Yazid who usurped power in 682. So fearful was Yazid of her powerful oratory that he had her murdered. There are countless such examples of outstanding women from Islam’s earliest days, who were our role models.” [Read More…]

	New Features and Updates to the Website   Updated information about our Aid for Afghan Refugees and Internally Displaced People Program is moved to our International Relief Work page, in our Community Outreach section under “activities” Pictures added of the 2008 Inova Teen Basket project! Pictures added from the 2008 Ramadan Basket Project! Speech posted, "Traditional Islam in South Asia: A Personal Perspective" by Zeenut Ziad. November 16, 2008   Video from our 2009 Mawlud, celebration of the Prophet Muhammad’s (peace and blessings be upon him; PBUH) birthday.   Pictures and summary of the MWC Women's Wellbeing Series on Depression.     Did you know that MWC is a member of Women Thrive Worldwide, an organization that advocates empowering women? Find out what other organizations our local office is involved in in our About Us section! New slideshows added to our Education & Interfaith pages! View the MWC videos of artwork by Sadequain, the famous Pakistani caligrapher and painter, along with artwork by young Iranian artists from the "Wishes and Dreams" exhibition.     Recently included: What people are saying about MWC   Just moved to the new About Us page: Office goals Office history Members & Staff Affiliations Internship opportunities info