Final Notifications
By Stony Brook MSA | May 14, 2008
First off, if you’ve the confidence to check this website at the most critical juncture in the semester, I congratulate you! Whereas in some cases, being an ardent enthusiast doesn’t pay off, no one will blame you for wanting to check the MSA website! And now, on a more serious note…
Remember that, as a Muslim, we strive to do our best in every aspect of our lives — both for this world and the Hereafter. Please utilise your time wisely, study hard, and above all, make Du’a, for in the end, it is by Allah’s will alone that anything is possible. For this occasion, here are some Ad’iya (plural of Du’a) you can and should make use of before the wave hits (heh, props to the mail writers!):
DUA BEFORE STUDYING
Allahumma infa’nii bimaa ‘allamtanii wa’allimnii maa yanfa’ unii.
O Allah 
! Make useful for me what You taught me and teach me knowledge that will be useful to me.
Allahumma inii as’aluka fahmal-nabiyyen wa hifthal mursaleen al-muqarrabeen.
O Allah ! I ask You for the understanding of the prophets and the memory of the messengers, and those nearest to You.
DUA AFTER STUDYING
Allahhumma inni astaodeeuka ma qara’tu wama hafaz-tu. Faradduhu ‘allaya inda hagati elayhi.
O Allah ! I entrust You with what I have read and I have studied.
Innaka ‘ala ma-tasha’-u qadeer wa anta hasbeeya wa ni’mal wakeel.
(O Allah !) Bring it back to me when I am in need of it. (O Allah !) You do whatever You wish, and You are my Availer and Protector and the best of aid.
DUA WHILE STUDYING SOMETHING DIFFICULT
Allahumma la sahla illama ja-’altahu sahla wa anta taj ‘alu al hazana etha shi’ta sahla
O Allah ! Nothing is easy except what You have made easy. If You wish, You can make the difficult easy.
DUA FOR DISTRESS
Allahumma rahmataka arjoo falaa takilnee ilaa nafsee tarfata ‘aynin wa aslih-lee sha’nee kullahu, laa ilaha illa anta
O Allah ! It is Your mercy that I hope for so do not leave me in charge of my affairs even for a blink of an eye and rectify for me all of my affairs. None has the right to be worshipped except You.
DUA FOR LAZINESS
Allâhumma innî a’udhu bika minal-ajzi wal-kasli wal-jubni wal-harami wal-bukhli, wa a’udhbika min adhabil qabri, wa a’udhubika min fitnatil mahya walmamat.
O Allah , I seek refuge in You from weakness and laziness, miserliness and cowardice, anxiety and sorrow, and I seek refuge in You from the torments of grave, and I seek refuge in You from the trials and tribulations of life and death.
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Everyone can find the time to make Du’a, and as it is an act of worship, there’s really no reason why you shouldn’t — you get hasanat (Desi: sawab) just for asking from Allah. So as you’re doing that, also make sure to make Du’a for Sister Sanaa’s husband (who recently underwent surgery) and our brothers and sisters who got into that car accident the previous Monday. Hm…and why not just make Du’a for the entire Muslim Ummah, too?
Lastly, Jazakumallahu Khairan, everyone, for all of your help this semester. Inshallah you’ll be rewarded for your efforts. And now, move forward without regret —
LET’S ROCK THE FINALS!
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Rain + Picnic = Good Idea?
By Stony Brook MSA | May 9, 2008
Ah, so the end of the year has arrived and so has our annual Spring Picnic! But what to do with a picnic in the rain?! To cope, we have made some adjustments to our Picnicing plans. The Brothers insh’Allah will be going Indoor GoKarting! For all those who would like to go, meet up after Jummah to find rides and be taken to the track. The Sisters will have a Board Game Social after Jummah. Who wants to retire well-off in the game of Life, or guess that word in a game of Taboo? And like any good social gathering, there will be food! =) Please come say goodbye to our seniors, and have fun! Insh’Allah we plan to see you there!
**Note: if by some chance, Allah ta’ala blesses us with clear skies (or reasonably clear skies–we will not be picky) tomorrow, then the picnic will be on–keep an ear out at Jummah!**
Pictures taken from:
http://www.virtualtoydrive.org/image.php?productid=56
and http://www.binghamhirecentre.com/gokart.gif
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MSA Final Event!
By Stony Brook MSA | May 8, 2008
I’m not sure how many times I’ve said this, but get ready for the ultimate event of the year!
Tomorrow, May 9th, is the End of the Semester MSA Picnic! As for what goes on…well, t’s difficult to elaborate when the title is so self-explanatory. Just show up! It’s taking place at Sunken Meadow Park after Salatul Jumu’ah. If you don’t know how to get there or don’t have a vehicle, carpools will be arranged.
For those attending 2:20 classes, don’t worry — accommodations will be made to make sure you don’t miss out. We realise that various meteorologists have predicted a high chance of rainfall tomorrow, but just remember that it will rain only if Allah wants it to rain! So don’t give up on the final programme of the year. See you there, inshallah!
(P.S. In the event that it in fact does rain, we’re looking for suggestions on how to celebrate our liberation from another grueling semester. Contact us at sbumsa@gmail.com or speak to a board member. Jazakumallahu Khairan)
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