
RIS - Reviving the Islamic Spirit
Knowledge Retreat Website is now live!!
http://www.knowledgeretreat.revivingthei slamicspirit.com/
www.knowledgeretreat.revivingtheislamicspirit.com

In the Spirit of Love
Location:Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Concert Hall
Time:6:00PM Thursday, December 24th

SOS: Saving the Ship of Humanity
Location:Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Time:10:00AM Friday, December 25th

Reviving the Prophetic Spirituality in the Last Days
Location:Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Canadian Room
Time:5:00PM Monday, December 28th

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RIS8 Convention returns December 25 - 27, 2009 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre

RIS - Reviving the Islamic Spirit
Join us for a two night Qiyam program at IMO Masjid. Program includes discussion of the topic "Repentance to Allah and Purging of Sins", Qiyam ul Layl prayers, Quran, Daily Remembrance, Reflections and Counseling and more.
Visit...
http://revivalseries.revivingtheislamics pirit.com/default.asp
...for more info!
Keynote Spea...ker
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Shaykh Abdullah Bin Hamid Ali
Shaykh Abdullah is a graduate in Islamic Sciences of the prestigious University of Qarawiyyin in Fes, Morocco. He currently resides in California and is a scholar in residence at the Zaytuna Institute.
Registration
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Pre-Registration: $15
Onsite Registration: $20
Includes Iftar & Suhoor (No one will be turned back for financial reasons)
Register Now!
http://revivalseries.revivingtheislamics pirit.com/register.asp

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The Reviving the Islamic Spirit (convention would be incomplete without its companion, the knowledge retreat. In the past years, the week-long knowledge retreats were held after the conference.
The knowledge retreat program is an attempt to introduce students to some of the major themes that underscore the core sciences... of the Islamic Tradition. It is also an opportunity to take us beyond the artificial and invisible walls that often separate students from teachers. Participants will have an opportunity to interact with teachers and to network with fellow students as well.
Please visit http://www.revivingtheislamicspirit.com for more details and to register.
Confirmed teachers:
- Shaykh Abdallah Bin Bayyah
- Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
- Dr. Tareq Suwaidan
- Habib Ali AlJifri
- Imam Zaid Shakir
- Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui
Tuition is $140
Halal Food will be sold at a cost.
Retreat Accomodation - $55 per person/night*
* based on 2 people sharing (plus tax)
"A Portrait of the Prophet"
Time:9:00AM Monday, December 29th
Location:Fairmont Royal York Hotel, downtown Toronto

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LifeMakers North America presents “Inspiring Change”, a 4 day retreat filled with inspiration and motivation, geared towards bringing together talented Muslim youth and inspiring them to be the force of change to better their communities.
The focus of the retreat is to inspire future youth leader...s to use faith as a motivator for spiritual and community development. Discussions will revolve around understanding our purpose in life, transforming our energy into action and working towards improving our communities. The retreat will also be a chance for attendees to participate in defining the vision and direction for LifeMakers groups within each community.
**Please note: The event is not only for Arabic speakers. English translation will be provided.
"Life Makers North America"
Time:9:00AM Tuesday, December 23rd
Location:Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

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REVIVING THE ISLAMIC SPIRIT
CONVENTION 2008
Answering the Call of God's Messenger: Setting Prophetic Priorities for Muslims in the West
December 26th – 28th, 2008
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
More Information Coming Soon!
www.RevivingtheIslamicSpirit.com
Setting Prophetic Priorities for Muslims in the West
Time:10:00AM Friday, December 26th
Location:Metro Toronto Convention Centre

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We would like to share with you details of our upcoming Summer Retreat. This Retreat is titled 'Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship' and will be held at Camp Kinark - Minden, Ontario from June 27 to 30.
Following teachers are confirmed for the retreat;
- Imam Zaid Shakir (USA)
- Imam Tahir Anwar (USA)
- Imam Dawood Yasin (...USA)
- Shaykh Jamal Zahabi (Canada)
We have also confirmed SEVEN8SIX for a special campfire nasheed session during the retreat.
A detailed program outline will be posted on our website. Some highlights include hiking with Imam Zaid and Imam Dawood, campfire sessions with Imam Zaid and Imam Tahir, Calisthenics with Imam Zaid and Imam Dawood, Quran and daily remembrance sessions with Shaykh Jamal, sports and other activities with most of the teachers. And of course, a lot of beneficial classes with our teachers.
We have confirmed halal food for our program and in the process of working out all the activities, including archery, high rope, rock climbing, water sports and more. This program will insha-Allah be a great experience
and a highlight in our summer calendar of programs.
We request your support and kindly ask you to forward the details of the program to your list of contacts. We hope you can join us over the dates of the Retreat and take part in this exciting program. We have limited spots
available for the retreat and request that you register before the deadline of June 20, 2008.
Thank you!
Organizing Team
Reviving the Islamic Spirit
www.revivingtheislamicspirit.com
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Friday, June 27
3 PM - Departure
6 PM ? Arrival
6 PM ? 6.30 PM? Orientation
6.30 PM ? 6.45 PM ? Asr
6.45 PM - 7.45 PM ? Unpacking
7.45 PM ? 9 PM ? Dinner
9 PM ? 9.30 PM ? Maghrib & Sura Waqia with Shaykh Jamal Zahabi
9.30 PM ? 10.30 PM ? Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship - Imam Tahir Anwar
10.45 PM ? Isha & Sura Mulk with Shaykh Jamal Zahabi
Saturday, June 28
4 AM ? 4.45 AM ? Fajr & Sura Yasin & Adhkar with Shaykh Jamal Zahabi
4.45 AM ? 5.15 AM ? Calisthenics
5.15 AM ? 7.30 AM ? Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship - Imam Tahir Anwar
7.30 AM ? 9 AM ? Breakfast and Rest
9 AM ? 10 AM ? Selections from the Seerah - Shaykh Jamal Zahabi
10 AM ? 11.30 AM ? Tafsir Session with Imam Dawood
11.30 AM ? 1.30 PM ? Brother's Swimming/Water Activities :: Sister's Archery/High
Rope/Rock Climbing/Sports
1.30 PM ? 3 PM ? Duhr / Lunch / Rest
3 PM ? 5 PM - Sister's Swimming/Water Activities :: Brother's Archery/High Rope/Rock
Climbing/Sports
5 PM ? 6.30 PM ? Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship ? Imam Tahir Anwar
6.30 PM ? 7 PM ? Asr & Evening Adhkar with Shaykh Jamal Zahabi
7 PM ? 8 PM ?Sharh Al Hadeeth ? Imam Dawood Yasin
8 PM ? 9 PM ? Dinner
9 PM ? 9.30 PM ? Maghrib & Sura Waqia with Shaykh Jamal Zahabi
9.30 PM ? 10.30 PM ? Campfire Session with Seven 8 Six
10.45 PM ? Isha & Sura Mulk with Shaykh Jamal Zahabi
Sunday, June 29
4 AM ? 4.45 AM ? Fajr & Sura Yasin & Adhkar with Shaykh Jamal Zahabi
4.45 AM ? 5.15 AM ? Calisthenics ? Imam Dawood Yasin
5.15 AM ? 7.30 AM ? Hiking and Tafsir Session with Imam Dawood Yasin & Imam Zaid Shakir
7.30 AM ? 9 AM ? Breakfast and Rest
9 AM ? 10 AM ? Selections from the Seerah ? Shaykh Jamal Zahabi
10 AM - 11. 30 AM ? Inner Dimensions of Islamic Creed - Imam Zaid Shakir
11.30 AM ? 1.30 PM ? Sister's Swimming/Water Activities :: Brother's Archery/High
Rope/Rock Climbing/Sports
1.30 PM ? 3 PM ? Duhr / Lunch / Rest
3 PM ? 5 PM - Brother's Swimming/Water Activities :: Sister's Archery/High Rope/Rock
Climbing/Sports
5 PM ? 6.30 PM ? Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship - Imam Tahir Anwar
6.30 PM ? 7 PM ? Asr & Evening Adhkar with Imam Zaid Shakir
7 PM ? 8 PM ? Sharh Al Hadeeth - Imam Zaid Shakir
8 PM ? 9 PM ? Dinner
9 PM ? 9.30 PM ? Maghrib & Sura Waqia with Shaykh Jamal Zahabi
9.30 PM ? 10.30 PM ? Campfire Session ? Open Discussion with Imam Zaid Shakir
10.45 PM ? Isha & Sura Mulk with Shaykh Jamal Zahabi
Monday, June 30
4 AM ? 4.45 AM ? Fajr & Sura Yasin & Adhkar with Shaykh Jamal Zahabi
4.45 AM ? 5.15 AM ? Calisthenics ? Imam Zaid Shakir
5.15 AM ? 7.30 AM ? Hiking and Tafsir Session with Imam Zaid Shakir
7.30 AM ? 9 AM ? Breakfast and Rest
9 AM ? 10 AM ? Inner Dimensions of Islamic Worship - Imam Tahir Anwar
10 AM ? 11.30 AM ? Inner Dimensions of Islamic Creed ? Imam Zaid Shakir
11.30 AM ? 1.30 PM ? Swimming/Water Activities/Archery/High Rope/Rock Climbing/Sports
1.30 PM ? 3 PM ? Duhr / Lunch / Rest
3 PM ? 4.00 PM ? Inner Dimensions of Islamic Creed - Imam Zaid Shakir
4 - Departure
with Imam Zaid Shakir, Imam Tahir Anwar, Imam Dawood Yasin, Imam Jamal Zahabi
Time:9:00AM Friday, June 27th
Location:Camp Kinark

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