Reflections on Post-911 America: The Pain, The Hate, The Struggle, The Redemption

We are excited to invite you to participate in a panel discussion on Sunday (September 11, 2011) from 5 to 7 PM (please see details below). The panel discussion will start at 5 PM sharp. Please plan on arriving early inshAllah. We have worked hard in putting together a great panel of experts and your participation will make it a worthwhile effort.

This panel discussion supports Tarbiyah School's monthly theme for this month "Tauheed and Muslim Identity". The panel discussion also highlights a unique feature of Tarbiyah Curriculum, i.e., education is not only about providing educational opportunities to children but also about providing a forum to parents for intellectual debate and discussion. We will have arrangements for child care in the school building so that you can focus on the discussion.

Come listen to members of the media, the academia, the law enforcement and the civil society reflect on how they engaged with the event and the aftermath of 9/11. Share your thoughts and your fears and your hopes about the future of America.

Where: Tarbiyah Islamic School of Delaware

When: Sunday (September 11, 2011) 5:00-7:00 PM 

Law Enforcement: SSA Jeffrey A. Reising (FBI)
Media: John Sweeny Editor of News Journal
Academics: Dr. Omar Hibbi, Goldey-Beacom College
Muslim Civil Society: Dr. Saleem Khan

For more information, please visit:  http://Reflections.TarbiyahSchool.org

First Day of the New Academic Year at Tarbiyah School

Alhamdulillah Tarbiyah Islamic School of Delaware started its new academic year on September 6, 2011. Tarbiyah school’s sincere and dedicated educators and staffs welcomed the students and parents in the morning as they arrived at the school.

School children started to arrive as early as about 8:30 am. Tarbiyah Principal Dr. Amna Latif was present at school since 6 am in the morning to make sure the new academic year starts smoothly and in a well organized manner. Teachers and staff members at Tarbiyah welcomed the new students and parents and handed them welcome packets which included the Parent-Student Handbook, Checklist of items to be submitted, and the required forms to be filled and returned to the school. According to Tarbiyah School’s policy, parents are required to sign in their children at the time of arrival and sign out at the time of pick up, so the parents were pretty busy in the morning while they dropped off their children and received their welcome packets.

Teachers guided the children in their respective classrooms. Morning assembly started timely at 9:00 am, thanks to all the teachers, staff members, and parents for their organized efforts and co-operation that helped maintain the schedule on the first day of school.

Pre Kindergarten and Kindergarten were the first classes to be dismissed at 2:30 pm.  Parents signed off their children at the time of pick up, some stopped by at the office desk for general inquiry. Several parents came by appointment for guided tours of the school and the daycare.

We are thankful to Alllah (SWT) to make the day a pleasant experience for Tarbiyah School, its students, parents, and teachers.

Eid Festival Report & Jazakallahu Khair

Tarbiyah School would like to thank the Muslim community in Delaware for making the first Delaware Eid Festival a successful event. All parking lots at Tarbiyah School were full and the excitement was everywhere. Children and parents had a lot of fun with rides such as the trackless train and the fire truck in addition to other rides. CAMALI show was canceled because of the unforeseen travel hazard it ran into on the morning of Eid but the face painting and henna made up for the lost excitement. Children and families from New Jersey, Chester, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Elkton, Wilmington and other areas of neighboring states also joined in to enjoy festivities and appreciated Tarbiyah School’s efforts in this regard. We are humbled by the community support. جزاك الله خير

We thank you once again for your support of the festival. We promise to continue bringing Muslim children and youth more opportunities for educational and fun activities - إنشا الله

جزاك الله خير
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Eid with CAMALI on Tarbiyah School Sports Ground (The day of Eid - noon to 7:30 PM) inshAllah

Celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with CAMALI at Tarbiyah School Sports Ground - 698 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702 during Delaware Eid Fest. The festival will be held on the day of Eid (Aug 30 or 31 depending upon the moon sighting) from noon to 7:30 PM انشالله. Please check http://eid.tarbiyahschool.org/ or call 302-533-8114 for updates. 

Approximate driving distance to Newark, DE is about an hour from Baltimore, 45 minutes from Philadelphia, 15 from Wilmington and 25 minutes from Chester. Please join us for a fun filled Eid inshAllah.

Tarbiyah Sports Ground consists of 4 acres of beautifully maintained area behind the school building. CAMALI show, where children will be able to interact with live characters - CAMALI, Ba Ba, Bi Bi and others in the CAMALI family, will be at 5:30 PM in Tarbiyah School Conference Hall. 

Please print and bring the flyer from http://eid.TarbiyahSchool.org for a discounted rate of $10 for unlimited rides for children. Discount for families with three or more children. Halal Indian, Pakistani, Middle Eastern and American food, clothing, Jewelry, henna and face painting stalls will also be available.

Please email eid@TarbiyahSchool.org if you would like to setup a stall. Volunteers can signup at http://volunteer.TarbiyahSchool.org

Community Iftar Report (Friday, August 19)

Alhamdulillah the Ramadan community Iftar dinner hosted by Tarbiyah School yesterday (Friday, August 19) was an overwhelming success. We are humbled by the attendance of about 150 community members in addition to the children who made the event lively and family oriented. Given the fact that it was a Friday, and a heavily raining evening, followed by concern for timely departure for Isha and taraweeh, the community chose to come and join us at Tarbiyah campus, it speaks volumes and greatly inspires us in the endeavor of establishing an ideal Islamic School in this country that we envision to become a role model for Islamic Schools in the area and in the United States.

Community members started to arrive at about 7:00 pm due to heavy rain in the afternoon. Dr. Amna Latif, Tarbiyah School’s Director was standing under an umbrella greeting all the guests outside. Students, faculty, parents, and community members are key stakeholders of Tarbiyah and this was indicative of our core values.

Tarbiyah School Tour was on display on the large screen while brothers and sisters were settling down. The program started around 7:20 pm after having a full house attendance at the seminar hall of Tarbiyah campus.

Sheikh Muhammad began with a brief introduction and recitation of the Quran followed by a certificate hand over by Br Khalil to the children who completed the computer programming course at Tarbiyah School conducted by Dr. Naveed Baqir.

Tarbiyah School’s president Sr Mariam Aissaoui gave a welcome message to all and briefly spoke about what Tarbiyah School is, what the school offers and stands for, she talked about the evening classes that will be introduced at Tarbiyah in October, and also announced the exciting news of Eid Festival with Cam Ali that will be hosted on a 4 acre Tarbiyah campus on Eid Day inshAllah.

Dr. Amna Latif gave a brief overview of the curriculum and the textbooks that the curriculum will follow for English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, talked about the National Standardized Testing based on which the students will be evaluated, and informed about the opportunity of Professional Development for the teachers. Right after her short speech, it was time to break the fast. A kindergarten student of Tarbiyah School, Bassam, called the beautiful Adhan and everyone broke their fast with the dates, juice and water.

Salaat arrangement was made in the main hall of the school building due to the wet ground outside, so everyone joined at the congregation inside the school for Maghrib salaat and after the salaat, returned to the seminar hall for dinner. During the dinner, Sheikh Yahyah from Central Mosque in Chester gave a short lecture on Ramadan and Tarbiyah in our lives. The dinner was quick and at 9:00 pm everyone departed for Isha and taraweeh.

We are very much thankful to Tarbiyah families for sponsoring the iftar dinner. May Allah reward them for their generous contribution and support that made this event possible. Also special thanks go to the brothers and sisters who volunteered during the event with organizing, setting up, serving, and cleaning. May Allah reward them all ameen.

Once again we would like to say Jazakumullahu Khairan to all who attended. May Allah accept from you and from us during this blessed month of Ramadan ameen.

Community Iftar Invitation on Friday (August 19)

Tarbiyah School cordially invites you to community Iftar on August 19, Friday inshAllah. Please join us at Tarbiyah School (698 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702).

Program
7:00 PM Sheikh Muhammad's welcome address
7:10 PM Meet Tarbiyah Team
7:35 PM Sheikh Abdul Yahyah on Ramadan and Tarbiyah in our lives

7:54 PM Iftar and Maghrib Salat
8:20 Iftar Dinner

9:00 Departure for Isha and Taraweeh

May Allah SWT accept our fasts and prayers ameen and grant us all the blessings of this month InshAllah.

JazakAllah Khair and we look forward to having you all at the Iftar InshAllah.

Homeless Shelter Follow Up

At the request of homeless shelter, we had to postpone the homeless shelter last week. Kathy Graham visited Tarbiyah School on Monday-August 8 to talk to the children about homelessness, its broader context, and our role in society. She told children about the efforts of her organization and how young children can help our local community.

Please see the list of items that homeless shelters need. Please feel free in donating any amount of these items by Monday, August 15 so that we can make bags for the homeless people when we go for our field visit InshAllah. Sort your closets and please donate clothes (baby, child, youth, or adult size) that are in an acceptable condition and you would like to give away, please wash them, iron them and fold them up nicely so we can take those with us as well for our visit. There will be a box in the school where you may drop the clothes InshAllah tomorrow.

The visit date and schedule of homeless shelter will be announced as soon as we get confirmation  inshAllah.

JazakAllah Khair and may Allah SWT help us in helping others ameen and in giving us the wisdom to make our children among those who will always be ready to give for the sake of Allah SWT.

Fire Department - August 10, Wednesday

Tarbiyah School is InshAllah planning to take a field trip on August 10, 2011 to The Newark Fire Department. This field trip is part of our weekly theme on Amanah & Ihsan-Stewardship, Social Literacy, Pursuit of Excellence and Interpersonal Literacy (Community as a Sense of Belonging). Students will InshAllah have a chance to understand, observe, and listen to firefighters, their role in the community, and about the importance of fire prevention and safety.

Ramadan Kareem - Virtual Tour of Tarbiyah School

Ramadan Kareem - كل عام و انتم بخير

Alhamdulillah- Tarbiyah Open House on Friday (July 29, 2011) was a big success. A full house attendance by community members and interested parents was encouraging and motivating. The school building looked amazing after the tremendous amount of hard work from parents, teachers, and volunteers. May Allah reward them with unbounded khair for the dedication they showed towards making Tarbiyah a reality. This level of dedication and sincerity is what makes Tarbiyah unique as an independent educational organization. 

Special thanks go to Brothers Abobaker, Redouane, Azhar, Maher, Arij, Arqum, Asim, Ahmad, Mused, Muhammad, Farhan, Shahnawaz, Ali, Naveed, Larry and Tripp for their time, efforts and generous donations - physical, intellectual and monetary. Even more appreciation is in order for the countless hours, energy, enthusiasm and generous donations from sisters Eglal, Fatima, Rehana, Raheela, Uzma, Emane, Ramsha, Fehmida, Meryem, Aliya, Nafeesa, Swaiba, Azza, Shamim, Shamaila, Nazia, Hafsa, Aisha, Nida, Suad, Salsabila, Sadia, Mariam, Amna, Sarah and Alena. Thanks to their families as well for enduring long hours while these brothers and sisters spent days and nights in designing the school. There are many others who have chosen to remain anonymous and we owe a great deal of gratitude to them.

Through this open house event, interested parents and the community members had the chance to explore Tarbiyah inside out. They visited the classrooms, facilities, asked questions to faculty and board members. They also had the opportunity to learn more about Tarbiyah project during the presentation by our Principal and Board of Directors. Parents expressed special regards for this community effort where transparency of planning, budgeting and team effort was on display. For your convenience, we have put together the presentation, and an online open house at: http://openhouse1.tarbiyahschool.org/

OPEN HOUSE - Friday, July 29

Tarbiyah Islamic School of Delaware is arranging an open house on Friday, July 29 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. The open house will give the community an opportunity to visit Tarbiyah's new facility, to meet Board Members, Teachers, and to interact with parents and community members inshAllah.

Please mark the calendar. Friday, July 29 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Tarbiyah Islamic School of Delware
698 Old Baltimore Pike
Newark, DE 19702

Tarbiyah Board of Directors

http://directorsboard.tarbiyahschool.org

http://educationboard.tarbiyahschool.org

Invitation Link: Here you can RSVP for the Open House
http://www.punchbowl.com/parties/2350972-open-house

Summer Session II Starts July 29; Newark Police Department Field Trip Report

Tarbiyah Islamic School of Delaware is pleased to announce the start of Summer Educational Program: Session 2 in its new school building at 698 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark DE. The program starts on July 29 and will end on August 25 (Monday to Thursday 10 AM to 2:30 PM). This session 2 features a special focus on Ibadah in Ramadan, Quran memorization (Hifz), Arabic language, Creative writing, Math, Science, Akhlaq and Aqeedah.

Summer session 2 is also a very interactive educational program including a number of opportunities for children to enjoy summer and do Ibadah during Ramadan. Following fun activities are planned for summer 2 in addition to class room educational program:

1. Fishing and Horseback Riding (July 30)
2. Children's Homeless Shelter Visit (Aug 3)
3. Fire Department Visit (Aug 10)
4. Making Arrangements for Iftar at the Masjid (Aug 14)
5. Itikaaf (Aug 20)
6. Eid Preparation (Aug 23)

Tarbiyah School's latest field trip to the Newark Police Department was also a very successful and well attended event - Alhamdulillah.

Please see videos of the trip at our brand new YouTube.com Channel at http://www.youtube.com/TarbiyahSchool

For field trip photos please visit http://summer.tarbiyahschool.org/. More information about the summer program is also available at this link.

The field trips are community service activities. You can join us for these field trips even if your child(ren) do not attend Tarbiyah School and there are no age limit restrictions. However, fill out a summer activities form at http://activities.tarbiyahschool.org/ or call 302-533-8114.

Zoo Field Trip Report, Tarbiyah School's YouTube.com Channel

Tarbiyah School's latest field trip to Maryland Zoo in Baltimore was a very successful and well attended event - alhamdulillah. Please visit the following link for photos and children's video presentations at http://summer.tarbiyahschool.org

We have also created a Tarbiyah School's YouTube.com channel. Please bookmark http://www.youtube.com/TarbiyahSchool and post feedback on these activities.

To further encourage community interaction, we have also created an online blog for feedback and comments at http://tarbiyahschool.blogspot.com/

InshAllah, our children will read these comments and we request you to encourage them in their pursuit of success in this life and the hereafter.

The field trips are community service activities and you can join even if your child(ren) do not attend Tarbiyah School. However, fill out a summer activities form at http://activities.tarbiyahschool.org or call 302-533-8114.

New Location of Tarbiyah School

Tarbiyah Islamic School of Delaware New Location

698 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark, DE 19702

Tarbiyah Islamic School of Delaware is moving to its new location soon inshAllah. The building is part of an 8000 sqft purpose built training school/institution with 10 classrooms and state-of-the art technology access, library, kitchen, outdoor play area, and plenty of parking space. The building is very conveniently located at 698 Old Baltimore Pike in Newark, DE.

Camping Trip Report; Next Fieldtrip (Maryland Zoo in Baltimore)

Alhamdolillah we had a wonderful camping trip to Lewisberry, PA and our children loved various aspects of fun activities and tarbiyah at the camp. Setting up tents, fishing, boating, swimming, camp fire, barbecue, grilling and long walks were only part of the fun. Istiqama, Ihsan, learning Quran, and evening story times were very popular and well attended events. For photos and videos please visit http://icgnc.org/tarbiyah/summer/camp.html

Our next fieldtrip is InshAllah scheduled for Saturday July 9 to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. If you are driving, please arrive at the main gate of the Zoo at 10:00 AM. The address is Druid Hill Park, Baltimore, MD 21217 (the zoo does not have a street number). It is about 1 hour and 20 minutes drive. Therefore leave early to reach in time. Free and ample parking is available.

Some families are planning to travel together. If you would rather travel together, please join us at the school inshAllah at 8:00 AM.

The discounted ticket cost is $9.75/adult (12 years and above) and $8.50/child (2-11 years), Free (2 years and under). Please fill out and return the signed copy of the attached waiver form with payment by Thursday (July 7) 2:30 PM at the latest.

The field trips are community service activities and you can join even if your child(ren) do not attend Tarbiyah School. However, fill out a summer activities form at http://activities.tarbiyahschool.org.

Outdoor Camping: July 2-4 2011 - Understanding Quran and Istiqama

Tarbiyah Islamic School of Delaware is taking its students and their families for a three day camping field trip during July 2 -4, 2011 at a full service camping facility in Lewisberry, PA . Your family and children are welcome to join. See more information at http://summer.tarbiyahschool.org/ under Details and Activities Schedule.

There are many activities for all age groups such as story time for children, volley ball/football for youth, cricket, hiking etc. Sisters have their own exclusive events. There is a special food arrangement (2 dinners and 2 breakfasts) which we hope you will all enjoy.

The theme is focused on Istiqama, as a principle of Tarbiyah educational pedagogy, and creating awareness on reading and studying Quran, hope we will all learn from it.

Sh Mohammad Iqbal Nadwi, Br. Ishtiaq Gondal, Imam Halimi and Dr Mohsin Ansari will address issues and importance of understanding Quran during the camp.

Outdoor Camp Activities

Saturday July 2: (All timings are estimated)

• Arrival / Setup Time 11:00 am
• Zuhr with Asr Salat 2:00 pm-2:30 pm
• Program Introduction and rules for the camp
• Sports Time soccer boys 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Sisters Event (Sisters only) 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Asr Salat for locals 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Main
• Hiking Trail (kids) 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Main
• Dinner Served 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
• Maghrib and Isha Salat 8:30 pm - 9:00 pm
• Story Time (Kids) 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• First program 9:00 pm – 10:30pm

• WRONG NOTIONS “Qur’an is not understandable to a common man So how can we read it”. Speaker Sh Mohammad Iqbal Nadwi /Br Ishtiaq Gondal

• Night Time / Sleep Time 11:30 pm

Sunday July 3:

• Fajr Salat 4:45am
• Second Program 5:15 am – 6:00 am
  • WHY DOES THE QUR’AN APPEAR DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND, How should we train ourselves to seek Guidance from Quran. Speaker Sh Mohammad Iqbal Nadwi
• Hiking Trail (All) 6:00 am-7:00 am
• Breakfast Served 7:00 am-9:00 am
• Sisters event (Sisters only) 9:00 am-10:00 am
• Zuhr with Asr Salat 2:00pm-2:30 pm
• Sports Time – volley ball boys 5:00 pm-6:00 pm
• Sisters Event (Sisters only) 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
• Hiking Trail (kids) 6:00 pm-7:00 pm
• Dinner Served 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
• Maghrib and Isha Salat 8:30 pm-9:00 pm
• Story Time (Kids) 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
• Third program 9:00 pm – 10:30pm
  
  • And Prophet will say,“ O My Rubb ! My own people held this Qur’an as if they had no relationship left with it.” (25:30) Speaker Imam Halimi / Dr Mohsin Ansari
• Night Time / Sleep Time 11:30 pm

Monday July 4:

• Fajr Salat 4:45 am
• Fourth Program 5:15 – 6:00 am
  • “We have made this Qur’an easy to understand. Is there any one who will pay attention to its words” Al-Qamar(22)
• Hiking Time 6:00 am-7:00 am
• Breakfast Served 7:00 am-9:00 am
• Cleanup / Pack up 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
• Zuhr with Asr Salat 1:00pm
• Dua and End 1:00 pm Depart back for Home

Cost of attending the event is $25 per person ($20 per person for Tarbiyah School families) which includes two breakfasts and two dinners. Click this link for a list of items to bring: http://icgnc.org/tarbiyah/summer/campinglist.pdf.

To join camp please register at http://activities.tarbiyahschool.org/ or call 302-533-8114.