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Important Annoucements

 Database Training with Oracle focus

1. Database setup and installation
2. Backup and recovery
3. Perfromance tuning
4. General oracle database admin and oracle utilities.
5. SQL and PL/SQL language

Who Should Take This Course
This training is partcularly suitable for those who want to learn basic to mid level of database, as well as about oracle database and mid level knowledge of oracle admin. This training will be onsite in the format of class and lot of practice excercise for student to learn and practice on their own. The training will cover entire aspect of oracle database that are used in day to day life by developer, junior and mid level DBA.  Click here to register online

Database Training
with Oracle focus

This training is aligned with database modelling in general with a basic to mid level concept about data modelling, relational data model and particularly focusing on Oracle database implementation of Realtional model and further focusing on the oracle database.  Click here to register online
 
Pre-Requisite Requirements
There is no pre-requisite for this training anybody having IT background with or without database knowledge can join this. The training has been designed to focus on non-database people as well.
 
Tuition Fee:
$399

Dates:
July 19, 26 & August 2, 9

Venue:
877-Why-Islam Center
1320 Hamilton St., Somerset, NJ

Instructor:
Certified DBA

Click here to register online

 

ICNA Family Camping Trip on July 4th Weekend

Gifford Pinchot State Park,
Lewisberry, Pa 17339
July 3-5, 2009

Come and enjoy the great outdoors, family fun, and Islamic company for two nights!  Volleyball, soccer, football, bike riding, hiking, fishing, Quran Challenge, Islamic games, Lectures, and much more will be enjoyed on this long weekend getaway, Insha’Allah.

Only $80.00 per family

Includes camping for 2 nights, food, activities and much more!

Click here for details!

Space is limited to 50 families.

  

877-Why-Islam Presents...

Islam 101 Course
for Reverts & Youth

Next Class Information:

Topic: LIFE OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH) MADINA PERIOD

Date: Saturday, July 11
Time: 1:15 pm to 3:30 pm
Location: 877-Why-Islam Center
Live Webcast: Starts at 1:45 pm at www.WhyIslam.org/islam101

Click here for recordings of previous session

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Class Location:
877-Why-Islam Center
1320 Hamilton Street
Somerset, NJ 08873
 
Registration Fee:
Free (but requires RSVP)
 
Where Do I Register?
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877-WHY-ISLAM
www.WhyIslam.org/Islam101

  

877-Why-Islam Food Bank distributes food bags to 400 deserving families to mark Thanksgiving and Hajj

Food Bank Hours 
Tues-Sun  Noon to 6 pm
at 877-Why-Islam Center

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Food Bank is supported by ICNA Relief

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Support Prophetic Mission
 
Glimpses of 877-WHY-ISLAM Center & Appeal for Support 
   
Alhamdulillah, ICNA-NJ acquired a 10,000 sq ft. office building in Somerset, NJ, in April 2007. This center is the home of a unique outreach effort - the 877-Why-Islam Dawah project and other ICNA-NJ initiatives. It is fulfilling the critical duty of American Muslims to disseminate accurate information on Islam and Muslims.
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Our next installment of $100,000 is due in next couple of weeks.  We are seeking your urgent and generous donation to payoff this amount promptly. 
 
MUSALLA - Prayer Arrangements
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Given the center's unique location, a Musalla is also commenced at the facility. Efforts are underway to establish daily prayers. Taraweeh prayers were held during Ramadan as well. Weekly study circles and other tarbiya events are held on regular basis.
 
877-WHY-ISLAM HOTLINE
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The 877-Why-Islam center hosts the toll-free dawah hotline. Alhamdulillah, this effort has been blessed with tremendous success; with one person embracing Islam through the hotline every day on average.
 
GLOBAL MAILING CENTER 
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The 877-Why-Islam mailing center ships literature nationally and internationally from this facility. Thousands of brochures are mailed to individuals requesting information on Islam, and to MSAs and Islamic Centers worldwide.
 
REVERTS' FOLLOWUP & OUTREACH
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Many reverts frequently tell us that they would like to have informal gatherings with community where they can interact and ask any questions they may have. The center hosts monthly get-togethers intended to strengthen our brotherhood and sisterhood to develop stronger bonds, make new friendships, and discuss topics of interest. The center has also hosted informative sessions on Islam for non-Muslim neighbors during Ramadan and Hajj time.
 
COMMUNITY SEMINARS & CLASSES 
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The large conference room, having capacity of 100, hosts various community events such as classes for youth, family counseling seminars and non-Muslim dawah events. The room is equipped with multimedia presentation tools with built-in audio system. In recent months, several known speakers such as Dr. Ingrid Mattson, Sh. Jamaal Zarabozo, Br. Yahiya Emerick, Imam Jawad Ahmed and others have addressed the community. We have also organized computer classes and career counseling sessions.
 
HIKMAH BOOKS & GIFTS 
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A dependable and authentic bookstore, Hikmah Books & Gifts, operating from this center fulfills the acute need of local community. The bookstore is open daily from 11 am to 7 pm except on Mondays. The Hikmah Book Club regularly hosts book signing events with renowned authors. Members of the book club receive one book or multimedia item each month at their homes.

 
MCNA CHILDREN'S PROGRAM 
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Each Friday, children's learning program is held by MCNA. This activity having interactive discussions focuses on developing leadership and morals in young children. This two hour weekly program has now reached full enrollment, Alhamdulillah. 
 
YOUTH GAME ROOM 
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Alhamdulillah, the center's game room is now open. It features a Pool Table, Table Tennis, Air Hockey, Foos ball, Carrom board and Dart game. This recreational area attracts area youth and young families while observing Islamic etiquettes.
 
877-WHY-ISLAM FOOD BANK 
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Recently, the 877-Why-Islam food bank has started to serve the community. Service is available for members of low-income households, Muslims and non-Muslims. Basic supplies such as baby food, canned food, breakfast items, and snacks are available.
 
HUB OF ALL ICNA-NJ ACTIVITIES  
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In addition to these initiatives, the 877-Why-Islam center serves as the launch pad for various popular ICNA-NJ events such as the Great Muslim Adventure Day at Six Flags, the Best of the Year Awards & Scholarships and the jeopardy style Quiz Competition on Islamic Knowledge.
All these activities are brought to you consistently with a dedicated team consisting almost entirely of volunteers. This team has accomplished much, by the Grace of Allah, operating from this center.
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We are confident that 877-Why-Islam center is allowing us to do more for the community, for our youth, and to convey the message of Islam to the wider American and global community. Please advance this vision by your active support and prayers.
The season of gaining "Sadaqah-e-Jariyah" is here! Make the vision of ICNA-NJ, YOUR vision, and participate in the growth of grassroots community outreach effort!
Win Duniya and Win Akhira! Donate generously online at www.ICNANJ.org/donate or send your generous contributions to ICNA-NJ at PO Box 1054, Piscataway, NJ 08855.
Sincerely,
ICNA-NJ Team
877-Why-Islam Center
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Upcoming Events

Sat, Jul 4th, @1:15pm - 04:00PM
Islam 101 Course: LIFE OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH) MEDINA PERIOD
Sun, Jul 5th, @6:15am - 07:45AM
Weekly Fajr Study Circle
Sun, Jul 12th, @6:15am - 07:45AM
Weekly Fajr Study Circle
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Prominent Muslim scholars, organizations and movements, representing the vast majority of Muslims worldwide, have repeatedly condemned terrorism, and have spoken out for peace and justice.  Read More...

Project Management Certification Preparation

June 20-21 and 27-28
Suitable for project managers and team leaders, and for business people who are looking to pass PMP examination.

Enroll today, and get 35 training contact hours for ONLY $499.

GAME ROOM
NOW OPEN!

Featuring Pool Table, Table Tennis, Air Hockey, Foos Ball, Carrom Board, Mini Indoor Basketball, Dart Game & Much More!

Annual Membership is $25 (individual) and $75 (family)

Located at:
1320 Hamilton St.
Somerset, NJ 08873

877-Why-Islam FOOD BANK 
NOW OPEN!

  

To pick up or drop off food, please make an appointment at 877-363-ICNA. 

Located at:
1320 Hamilton St.
Somerset, NJ 08873

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Hikmah Books & Gifts

NOW OPEN!

Store Hours:
11 AM - 7 PM

Located at:
1320 Hamilton St.
Somerset, NJ 08873

www.HikmahBooks.org

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