Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim The Islamic Studies And Research Association ISRA INTERNATIONAL Presents The 8TH Annual "ISRA & MI'RAJ CONFERENCE" "And He decreed that there be seven heavens in two aeons (days) and ordained in each heaven its (unique) law." Al-Qur'an 41:12 “Illuminating The Heavens : The Isra And Mi'raj Of The Holy Prophet Muhammad (saws)" Friday November 17,Saturday November 18,and Sunday November 19,2006 University Of Martyland At Shady Grove Conference Center 9630 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, Maryland 20850. For Directions Check :www.shadygrove.umd.edu/conference/ Or www.mapquest.com The Islamic Studies And Research Association, known as ISRA is an organization which is striving to revive the spiritual essence of Islam and its noble traditions. It is blessed to be the only organization in North America which is consistently organizing a unique international spiritual event (conference) to commemorate the Isra & Mi'raj of the Prophet (saws) for the past seven years. The Conference commemorates the occasion of Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) Night Journey from Mecca to Jerusalem and Ascension to the Sidratul Muntaha (Final Stop).During the great Night Journey and Ascension (Isra & Mi'raj), the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saws) was transported in an instant from Makkah to Jerusalem and from there through the heavens to the presence of Allah (swt); and then he was returned. For the Prophet (saws), this ascension was a divine gift and an unparalleled miracle. Believers, though, can also follow this aspect of the Prophet's life (sunnah) and ascend to the spiritual perfection experienced by the holy Prophet (saws). Following are highlights of the conference: Friday November 17,2006 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM Songs Of Dhikr: NASHEED CONCERT With performing artists fom Northwest Africa,South Asia and USA. Saturday November 18,2006 9:00 AM - 10:30 PM A Day Of Intensive Studies & Ispirational discourses Wisdom from the Book "The Subtleties of the Ascension" As compiled by Abu ‘Abd al-Rahman Sulami. (One free copy of the book will be provided with every registration) Time & Location: 9:00AM-5:00 PM (University of Maryland at Shady Grove, Rockville, MD 20850) Early Mystical sayings on The Prophet Muhammad’s Heavenly Journey The Isra Wa Mi'raj : Translated and annotated by Frederick S. Colby. Fifty-six teachings on a variety of ascension-related issues illustrate the profoundly creative imagination of such early scholars and Sufis as Junayd, Bistami, Al Wasiti, Ja'far As Sadiq and Hallaj, demonstrating their remarkable ability to mine gems of insight from the deepest depths of spiritual experience, and highlighting their abiding love for the Prophet Muhammad (saws). INSTRUCTORS: 1.Shaykh Babikr Ahmed Babikr ( Imam & Rector of Yusuf Islam's Islamia Schools Centre, England) 2.Shaykh Muhammad Bin Yahya Al-Husayni Al-Ninowy (Al-Azhar graduate with ijazas from distinguished Ulama,Resident Scholar,Atlanta,GA) * "Transmission Of Knowledge And Love" 7:00 PM-10:30 PM (The Atrium Court Hotel,3 Research Court, Rockville, MD 20850) Speakers: *Sayyidah Hajjah Noura *Sayyidah Maryam Kabeer Faye Questions & Answers: Shaykh Babikir, Shaykh Al Ninowy Other Presenters: Sidi Noor Muhammad Jarral*Qari Shaikh Abdul Khader Multani*Sidi Syed Salahuddin Shah*Sidi Sayyid Zayn Al-Abedin DHIKR AND SALAWAAT Sunday November 19,2006 *10:30 AM - 2:30 PM Location:The Atrium Court Hotel, 3 Research Court, Rockville, MD "In The Company Of The Shuyukh" Talks /ISRA affairs /Salat& Dhikr Speakers: *Shaykh Ahmed Abdur Rashid *Shaykh Nooruddin Durkee *Shaykh Harun Rashid Faye Pre- Registration:(Special Rates if Registered by November 16,2006) Family $ 55.00 (Fee includes one $25 value book for each family) Single $ 35.00 (Fee includes one $25 value book for the registrant) On Site Registration : Family $ 65.00 Single $ 45.00 One day only: (Available on site only) * Family $ 40.00 * Single $ 25.00 Online Registration is available at this site or at www.IsraInternational.com Special ISRA conference rates are available at the following hotels in Rockville, MD.Please identify yourself as ISRA participant. 1.The Atrium Court Hotel 3 Research Court Rockville, MD 20850: (Formerly known as Quality Suites) : 301- 840-0200 2. Sleep Inn, 2 Research Court, Rockville, MD 20850 : 301-948-8000 *Food may be purchased separately at nearby restaurants or from vendors at the conference venue *Other Highlights:Congregational Salat / Dhikr / Qur'an recitation / Madih / Bazaar / Brotherhood - Sisterhood Telephones:843-659-2195 / Conference Coordinator: Irfaan Nooruddin:301-526-6658 Program Schedule : Program Schedule Friday November 17 University of Maryland At Shady Grove, Rockville, MD 6:30 pm Registration begins 7:00 – 7:45 pm Qur'an Recitation / Opening Remarks by Irfaan Nooruddin Uplifting The Soul :Talk by Shaykh Nooruddin Durkee. Na'at by Sidi Noor Muhammad Jarral 7:45 – 10:00 pm Songs of Dhikr : Performance by members of Sammani Tariqa,performing artists from USA, Salawaat And Du'a. Moderators: Sidi Salahuddin Tauhidi And Sidi Irfaan Nooruddin Saturday November 18,2005 University of Maryland, Shady Grove Center, Rockville, MD Morning Session 9:00 – 9:30 am Registration. Bazaar opens. 9:30 – 10:00 am Opening of the conference with recitation from the Holy Qur'an and Singing of Hamd Qari Hafiz Shaykh Abdul Khader Multani :Welcome Remarks by Sidi Sayyid Zayn Al Abedin 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Discourses 1, 2, & 3 on Wisdom from the book :"Subtleties of the Ascension": By Shaykh Babikir Ahmed Babikir And Shaykh Muuhammad Bin Yahya Al-Husayni Al-Ninowy Na'at Qasidah and Dhikr by Qari Shaikh Abdul Khader Multani and Sidi Noor Muhammad Jarral 12:30- 1:00 pm ISRA Affairs:presentations by Advisors and workers of ISRA :Moderator Sayyid Zayn Al Abedin 1:00 – 2:30 pm Break / Dhuhr and Asr prayers. Lunch. Saturday Afternoon session : University of Maryland At Shady Grove Conference Center 2:30–3:25 pm Disourse 4: Wisdom from the book "Subtleties of the Ascension" by Shaykh Muhammad Bin Yahya Al-Ninowy / Na'at by Sidi Noor Muhammad Jarral 3:25–3:40 pm Break : Asr for locals 3:40–4:40 pm Questions and answers on the book"Subtelties of the Ascension" by Shaikh Babikir Ahmed Babikir and Shaykh Muhammad Bin Yahya Al-Ninowy 4:40-5:10 pm Salawaat/Maghrib & Isha Prayers and End of Afternoon activities at Shady Grove Center 5:10–7:00 pm Break / Program Moves to Atrium Court hotel,3Research Ct., Rockville, MD 20850 Evening session: Saturday At The Atrium Court HotelRockville,MD 6:30–7:00 pm Isha prayer for locals / Bazaar / Socailization 7:00–7:15 pm Qur'an recitation / Dhikr 7:15-8:40 pm "The limits Of Mercy" Discourse by Sayyidah Hajjah Noura Durkee "In The MIidst Of A World Beset By Fitna, May We Illuminate The Prayer Niche And Fight The Greater Jihad Clothed In The Garments Of Taqwa" Discourse by Sayyidah Maryam Kabeer Faye Dhikr / Na'at 8:40-9:25 pm Q & A Session With Shuyukh 9:25-10:15 pm Group Dhikr / End of Saturday's activities Sunday, November 19 , 2006 At The Atrium Court Hotel, 3 Research Court, Rockville,MD 20850 Morning Session 9:30-10:30 am Registration & Bazaar Opens 10:30-10:45 am Recitation of Qur'an by Qari Hafiz Abdul Khader Multani 10:45–11:00 am The significance of ISRA :Talk by Sidi Syed Salahuddin Shah 11:00–11:40 am Discourse by Shaykh Ahmed Abdur Rashid (Topic TBA) 11:40-11:50 am A short Dhikr 11:50 am-12:30 pm "Allah does not change the codition of a people until they change what is in their selves." [ar-Ra'da 13:11] : Discourse by Shaykh Nooruddin Durkee 12:30 – 12:40 pm Nashid 12:40-1:30 pm "Illuminating The Heavens"The Isra & Mi'raj of The Holy Prophet Muhammad (swas)" : Discourse by Shaykh Harun Rashid Faye 1:30 -1:45 pm Salawaat & Dua :Qari Shaikh Abdul Khader Multani Thanks : Irfaan Nooruddin End of conference : Followed by Prayers,socialization and Bazaar 1:45-2:30 pm Salat ul Dhuhr / Asr : Bazaar : The end of the conference

University Of Maryland At Shady Grove Conference Center
9630 Gudelsky Drive
Rockville, MD 20850

Friday, November 17, 2006 at 7:00 PM - Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 6:00 PM (ET)

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ISLAMIC STUDIES &RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (ISRA)

The Islamic Studies and Research Association (ISRA) was founded by the grace of Allah, by Syed Zain al-Abedin in 1987, in the United States of America. Its members have worked informally through various, local, regional, and national organizations on several projects to enhance and spread Islamic knowledge. ISRA was revived in 1998 as an international organization through the work of many prominent Muslims from a variety of schools of thoughts and perspectives. Since its revival, ISRA has made remarkable progress in presenting Islam as a comprehensive deen based upon islam, iman, and ihsan (tasawwuf). Over a short period of time, the organization has come to enjoy many great successes and its appeal is steadily growing on an international level. The affairs of ISRA are guided by the concept of shura through a council named the Irshad Council. The Irshad Council consists of a working committee and a board of distinguished scholars and shaykhs who serve as Islamic advisors to the council.