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| NM:Rihla Summer Program:7/27-8/18 |
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| Anonymous |
| 03/10/02 at 21:22:56 |
| al-Rihla Summer Program 1423/2002 to be held in Abiquiu, NM, at Dar al-Islam All praise is due to Allah, and May His Peace and Blessings be upon the Prophet Muhammad and upon his family, and his companions and all those who follow his way until the Day of Judgement, Ameen. The al-Rihla Summer Program will take place in Abiquiu, New Mexico from July 27, 2002 to August 18, 2002, for a total of 22 teaching days at the Dar al-Islam facility in Abiquiu. Applications are open from March 1, 2002 until April 27, 2002 to both brothers and sisters. The al-Rihla Program is sponsored by Deen Intensive Inc. (www.deen-intensive.com). "WHY SHOULD I ATTEND?" The spirit of our tradition as transmitted by the Prophet Muhammad - Allah bless him and give him peace - and his successors, is based on an approach to teaching and learning that connects the seeker of knowledge to its sacred origin. The approach of the al-Rihla program is rooted in the authentic narration known as the Jibril Hadith. This narration acts as a basis for the three dimensional approach to our tradition which will be the core focus of the program: islam (fundamentals of action), iman (fundamentals of belief), and ihsan (spiritual excellence). It has been our experience that these programs act as a means for students to re-connect themselves with the rich tradition of Islam that is so lacking in the societies we live in today. THE TEACHERS Praise be to Allah, many scholars, both local and international have been confirmed for the program. Teachers confirmed in attendance are Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Director of the Zaytuna Institute, Shaykh Jamal al-Zahabi (Lebanon), Imam Zaid Shakir (USA), Shaykh Abdullah al-Kadi (Saudi Arabia). THE SITE The program will be held on the grounds of the Dar al-Islam Institute in Abiquiu, New Mexico. Dar al-Islam was designed by the late Hassan Fathi; those familiar with his work will know the site is beautifully designed both inwardly and outwardly. Accommodation and food information is detailed below. Abiquiu is a small town about two hours north of New Mexico's largest city, Albuquerque, and about 45 minutes away from the capital city of New Mexico, Santa Fe. Students will be expected to arrange their own transportation from their point of origin to the Albuquerue International Airport in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The program volunteers will arrange for pickup and drop-off from the airport. Please be advised that the program organizers will not be held responsible if an applicant books a non-refundable ticket before acceptance to the program has been confirmed. CURRICULUM This year's program will focus on the following core subjects: fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence), ihsan (Spiritual Excellence), and tajwid (Proper Qur'anic Recitation). As with last year's program, Arabic will remain as a non-component to this year's program to facilitate more time for students to focus on and comprehend the core subjects. The Ibn Ajurrum Program will be held prior to the al-Rihla Program to facilitate Arabic learning; more information can be found here. Students will be expected to arrive on July 27th; no exceptions will be made. Students will be expected to depart on August 18th; again, no exceptions will be made. COURSE MATERIALS Upon acceptance to the program, students will be sent detailed information regarding the site and program, including maps of the site, schedules and biographies of teachers, along with readings that must be reviewed in advance of the program. Additional materials (if any) will be provided on site. ACCOMMODATIONS Accommodations for brothers will be in three yurts on the Dar al-Islam grounds. Each yurt contains 10 bunk beds, thus housing 20 brothers per yurt. Sisters will be accommodated in the main madrassa/mosque complex, in four dormitory areas with a total of 27 bunk beds, thus housing up to 54 sisters. There are two additonal dorms outside the madrassa complex where an extra 16 brothers or sisters will be housed - a decision on which gender will occupy that space will be made as it becomes clearer which gender will recieve more spots in the program (depending on the gender divide from the application pool). There is no accommodation available outside the Dar al-Islam campus and this year's particpants will be capped at 130 in number. There are *no* arrangements for married couples this year and there will be no arrangments made for and no facilition for those wishing to secure "outside" or "separate" accommodations. Accommodations for the program are offered from July 27, 2002 - August 18, 2002. Students coming earlier and/or departing later should make their own accommodation arrangements for those days. FOOD We are planning to hire a highly qualified cooking staff for the duration of the program. Food will be three meals per day, mixed cuisine, with less emphasis on meat in the diet. Those with special dietary requirements or allergies should include this information along with their application. ELIGIBILITY All applicants to this year's al-Rihla Summer Program must meet the following minimum requirements: (a) 18 years of age or older and (b) must submit an application form by April 27, 2002. APPLICATION PROCESS This year's application process differs significantly from past years. The application now consists of two portions: (1) a written application and (2) a phone interview. Please complete the online application form linked below. If you would like to place copies of the application form in your local masjid or to give to family and friends who do not have access to the Internet, a link to an Adobe Acrobat PDF version of this information document along with an accompanying application form has been provided below. This year an *application fee* seperate from the tuition must accompany your application. The application fee is a *non-refundable* $20 USD which will cover the costs of processing your application. Payment can be made by check or credit card, following the instructions proceeding the application. Applications can be completed online at www.deen-intensive.com. TUITION The cost of the program is $1000 USD per person including all sessions, required course materials, food, and accommodation. All applicants for the al-Rihla Summer Program who have also applied to the Ibn Ajurrum Arabic Intensive Summer Program are eligible for a $100 USD reduction from the al-Rihla tuition fees. The reduction is conditional on acceptance to both programs and is subject to approval from Deen Intensive. INQUIRIES All inquiries should be directed to The Rihla Co-Ordinating Committee at rihla@deen-intensive.com. Please use this e-mail address as using any other method of contact may not result in getting a response from us. We may also be contacted by phone at our toll-free mailbox 1-800-454-1906, extension 8228; leave a voice message. Someone will be in touch with you as soon as possible. The program is coordinated by an organizing committee made up of a diverse and active group of men and women from the local and regional community. All decisions regarding the program are made in committee according to the principles of shura (mutual consultation). We ask Allah to give us success in this life and in the life to come and bless the efforts of all the believers and unite their hearts in love of Him. Ameen. Wa ma tawfiqi illa billah! And there is no success but from Allah! |
| Re: NM:Rihla Summer Program:7/27-8/18 |
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| muslimah853 |
| 05/09/02 at 09:47:47 |
| [wlm] Insha'allah the application deadline for this program has been extended until May 24, so there is still time! The theme for the program is "Rihla to the Book of Allah", and much of the subject material will focus on cultivating the Muslim's proper understanding and love for His Glorious Qur'an. Workshops in relevant areas such as public speaking, media relations, and the like will also be offered as a way to bridge the gap between theory and practical application in today's troubled world. The venue is Dar al Islam's beautiful site in Abiqiu, NM, to have a look see check http://www.daralislam.org/about/#abiquiu In addition to the stellar line up of teachers, insha'allah students will be able to enjoy group hiking excursions and post-Isha Islamic astronomy lessons under the New Mexico sky. Apply soon while you still can! Visit www.deen-intensive.com [wlm] Muslimah |
| Re: NM:Rihla Summer Program:7/27-8/18 |
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| muslimah853 |
| 05/22/02 at 09:36:15 |
| [slm] The application process has been extended. You can now apply until June 24! [wlm] |
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