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| UPSTATE NY: Retreat in the Adirondacks: June 12-24 |
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| jannah |
| 04/05/03 at 01:47:48 |
| [center][img]http://www.jannah.org/albany/img0.gif[/img] [/center] Assalaam alaikum, The annual upstate new york retreat is coming up in June. Please register ASAP, space is limited and those Ottawans sure know how to do stuff early.. hint hint so hurry up before they find out :) Ask any of the participants how their experience was last year... ie me, se7en, other albanyians, ottawans, ..... They'll all say it was mujahidah but still worth it :) We learned alot and the environment is very peaceful and nice. This is the official webpage: http://www.jannah.org/albany/retreat.html |
| 04/05/03 at 01:52:39 |
| jannah |
| Re: UPSTATE NY: Retreat in the Adirondacks: June 1 |
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| deenb4dunya |
| 04/05/03 at 10:26:21 |
| Salamz; Don't worry.. the info. has been disseminated to the Ottawans ;). You can always count on me :) Wassalamu Alaikum; Deen :-) |
| Re: UPSTATE NY: Retreat in the Adirondacks: June 1 |
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| Anonymous |
| 04/10/03 at 11:01:28 |
| I was wondering if you could tell me some more about your experiences at the retreat in the Adirondacks, inshallah. I spontaneously registered for it without really finding out how it was from previous attendees. What were your days like?, how were the living conditions (I decided to rough it out in the lesser expensive cabins)?, and any other information, anecdotes, etc. you would like to relate. Jazakallah khair. |
| Re: UPSTATE NY: Retreat in the Adirondacks: June 1 |
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| rajullunyas-aa |
| 04/10/03 at 17:10:12 |
| [slm], i am a nigerian and i live in nigeria,i will love to attend the retreat but how do i go about it,i dont know the host country nor the fee and other modalities for registeratioin which help in securing visa.please reply quickly,i will appreciate it more if you can reply through my e-mail address aafaakallau@yahoo.com. jazaakallau khairan jazilan fi khidmatil islaam aameem. abdullah razaaq muhammad |
| Re: UPSTATE NY: Retreat in the Adirondacks: June 1 |
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| jannah |
| 04/10/03 at 20:36:15 |
| walaikum salaam wrt, bro, from nigeria i wouldn't recommend coming unless you know people here. |
| Re: UPSTATE NY: Retreat in the Adirondacks: June 1 |
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| se7en |
| 04/15/03 at 01:49:42 |
| as salaamu alaykum wa rahmatullah, Here are some old threads about the retreat : *sigh* memories :) http://www.jannah.org/cgi-bin/madina/YaBB.pl?board=archives;action=display;num=1020660239 http://www.jannah.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl/YaBB.pl?board=albany&action=display&num=3662 |
| Re: UPSTATE NY: Retreat in the Adirondacks: June 1 |
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| Maliha |
| 04/21/03 at 08:24:35 |
| [slm] So whose going? Is there an age limit? Like what if momz wanted to come? Any more advice? On preparation? especially what to pack? I tend to over pack *every* single time I go anwhere. I am soo excited I have been losing sleep over this 8) Sis, Maliha [wlm] |
| Re: UPSTATE NY: Retreat in the Adirondacks: June 1 |
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| deenb4dunya |
| 04/21/03 at 12:23:19 |
| Sis Maliha you're coming??? AWESOME :):):) Inshallah I'm going too....I can't wait to meet you ;D. Deen:-) |
| Re: UPSTATE NY: Retreat in the Adirondacks: June 1 |
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| se7en |
| 04/22/03 at 02:31:51 |
| as salaamu alaykum wa rahmatAllah, that's awesome to hear chica :) may Allah make the trip and the experience one of benefit for you. when you registered for the retreat you should have received an email with some details about things to pack, etc. have you received this? if not, please send an email to retreatstaff@yahoo.com and request it, and insha'Allah it'll be sent out to you. also, deenb4dunyaa, I remember you posted a while back an email a bro from ottawa had written, about ways to spiritually prepare yourself for the retreat.. do you happen to still have it? if so, would you mind posting it again for all of us? sis maliha, please do check out those two links I posted above of old threads.. there's some great info in there.. i'm also madina messaging you my phone number.. things are a bit hectic these days but if you give me a call we can talk about some of the details, insha'Allah. wasalaamu alaykum, se7en :-) ps - moms/aunties uncles/amu's etc are definitely welcome to come as well :) |
| 04/22/03 at 02:36:25 |
| se7en |
| Re: UPSTATE NY: Retreat in the Adirondacks: June 1 |
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| Nafees |
| 04/24/03 at 13:33:47 |
My brother and I had registered for the retreat some time ago and, inshallah look forward to attending [slm]. One question...how do we know for certain that we have been selected?? i received an email shrotley after registering that indicated that Sheikh M and the retreat staff would be looking over the application, and the email also contained helpful hints on how to prepare. Will we be receiving any additional confirmation? :-) |
| Re: UPSTATE NY: Retreat in the Adirondacks: June 1 |
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| deenb4dunya |
| 04/24/03 at 15:31:40 |
| Preparation for the retreat... Before: spend a few minutes everyday - at least - in seclusion focusing on your intention for going to the retreat bring bug spray engage in much dua' that Allah facilitate this retreat for you and that he firmly implant the knowledge in your qalb read books and phamplets related to the etiquette of seeking knowledge so that you do it in an appropriate way. The book recommended by Shaykh Hamza is interesting by imam Zarnuji. Also, I think I remember seeing an internet article that summarizes imam ibn al-Qayyim etiquettes of learning start talking less and trying to focus on getting up for qiyaam <- more than likely it will be an integral part of the program make sure too that you have a dua' book that has morning and evening adthkar - you will have plenty of time to learn them at the retreat try to read a half hizb of qu'raan in the morning and in the evening. try to listen to at least the first khatirah from the last retreat before you go make dua' for the people in Ottawa and all Muslims During: Talk only when necessary, while not engaging in excessive joking Talk only when necessary, while not engaging in excessive joking Talk only when necessary, while not engaging in excessive joking Keep focus on your long-term musharatah. Never forget that you willleave the environment of the retreat in 10 or less days, what is going to be your plan when you leave what are things you wish to remain steadfast in after the retreat what are those things that you will implement daily what are those things from home that you will now disassociate from Take copious notes. both in sessions and in informal discussions don't be shy to ask sidi Mokhtar questions- within reason of course Do not forget to call your families and let them know how you are Take time for khalwa, that includes those of you that are going with "best" buds and even those that are married. engage in much dua' that Allah facilitate this retreat for you and that he firmly implant the knowledge in your qalb make dua' for the people in Ottawa and all Muslims After: engage in much dua' that Allah facilitated this retreat for you and that he firmly implant the knowledge in your qalb make sure to ask all of those that you interacted with to forgive you for any wrongs committed talk only when necessary, while not engaging in excessive joking -> let the car ride home be reflection time as shaykh jafar once said upon leaving a company of students at a retreat - make istighfar, lots of it make dua' for the people in Ottawa and all Muslims |
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