The Intellectuals Session One by Safinah

Assalamu'alaikum dear brothers and sisters,

Alhamdulillah, some of us had attended Safinah's new series of talks called The Intellectuals. Session One is conducted by Dr Syed Mohd Khairuddin Aljunied. It's pilot episode kicked off on Wednesday, 4th September 2013. Here we'd like to share what we've gained from the first session. May it benefit us all.

Summary of

The Intellectuals: Session One by Safinah

What is a Muslim Intellectual?

• Person who gained deep expertise in a field of knowledge. (Specialized)

" A scholar and a carpenter is the same. Only that scholars uses their mind but carpenter uses their hand to work. Hence, everyone is equal. The only difference is the way they contributed to the society." - Self-Summarised quote

• He/she is engaged in calling mankind towards the truth as revealed by Allah (Missionary a.k.a Da'wah)

The speaker has emphasized that these intellectuals had worn their Muslim Identity first, followed by their profession/expertise like Philosophy or Scientist.

• They see themselves as the Conscience of Society whose duty is to offer solutions to problems of the day (Reformers)

Why should we learn about the Muslim Intellectuals?

Our Muslim Intellectuals are great individuals but we don't glorify them. However, they should be a means to provoke ourselves on how can we also contribute to the ummah like they did.

Study them, think about them and be like them.

"Medieval Islam was technologically advanced and open to innovation. It achieved far higher literacy rates than in contemporary Europe;it assimilated the legacy of classical Greek civilization to such a degree that many classical books are now known to us only through Arabic copies. It invented windmills ,trigonometry, lateen sails and made major advances in metallurgy, mechanical and chemical engineering and irrigation methods. In the middle-ages the flow of technology was overwhelmingly from Islam to Europe rather from Europe to Islam. Only after the 1500's did the net direction of flow begin to reverse." - Jared Diamond, a world renowned UCLA sociologist, and physiologist won the Pulitzer Prize for his book: "Guns, Germs, and Steel."

Many of us know their past Muslim Intellectuals but most of us neglected knowing the CURRENT Muslim Intellectuals that exist today such as

• Yusuf al Qadarawi
• Syed Naquib al-Attas
• HAMKA etc

So who are the Muslim Intellectuals?

6th-7th Century; The Quranic revolution
The 3 prominent intellectuals during the times of Rasulullah(SAW):

Ibn Abbas, Abu Hurayrah, Aishah r.a

7-9th Century; Flowering of Fiqh

The era of the 4 famous imams, Imam Hanafi(RA), Imam Maliki(RA), Imam Hanbali(RA) and Imam Shafie(RA)

9-10th Century; Codification of Hadith

Imam Bukhari, Imam Muslim.. etc.

9-12th Century; The Making of Philosophy and Science.

Al-Kindi Metaphysics

11-14th Century; The Revival of Islamic Sciences

Imam Ghazali Ihya Ulumuddin

14-16th Century; The Golden Age of Muslim Architecture

The Age of Sinan. Suleyman Mosque, Blue Mosque, etc

16-18th Century The Era of Sufistic Transformation 

The Conclusive Argument From God by Shah Wali Allah of Delhi's Hujjat Allah al-Baligha

18-21st Century; The Age of Radical Reformation.

Reflect

From astronomy to medicine to mathematics to history, which field of knowledge are you interested in?

What can we learn from them?
In the past, Muslim Intellectuals have greatly contributed to the advancement of Islam with their knowledge, particularly, their deep expertise in their certain field of knowledge. It is this that we are lacking right now in our society whereby we lack specialists. So what can we do?

1. Path of intellectuals are alone. Keep on reading and writing. Invest on books and education. The culture that we're living in now doesn't seem to encourage the habit of reading anymore. Books open minds. Make time. Choose a certain field of interest(e.g. medicine, astronomy etc.) and look for a good book.
2. Honor the learned and wise, not pop stars and celebrities. As said above, the purpose of doing so is never to glorify these figures, rather to spur us to reflect on how we can too, contribute to this ummah.
3. Nurture your intellectual passions and talents. Take yourself away from the games and social network and ask yourself, what is my passion? What am I good at? How can these things bring benefit to myself and the people around me? 

All the knowledge is from Allah.
Hence there is no such thing as non-Islamic knowledge. The only 2 knowledge that is forbidden to learn is: Sihir and the Kufr Beliefs.

Reflect on knowledge that we have learnt and realize the wisdom of Allah.
For example, by studying the complex mechanisms of the body system, it makes us 

realize that this great wonder is actually the work of Allah swt. It makes us appreciate that every day, our body works as it has been functioned to, because He has perfectly arranged it. SubhanAllah.

"We will show them Our signs in the horizons and within themselves until it becomes clear to them that it is the truth. But is it not sufficient concerning your Lord that He is, over all things, a Witness?" - Surah Fussilat: 53

On side notes, there is an article from SuhaibWebb that I would like to share with all of you, "Heirs of the Prophets".

And Allah knows the best.

Sheikh Daood Butt's Seminar at Ar-Raudhah Mosque

Assalamu'alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh dear readers,
May all of you be in a good state of health and iman.
A few months ago (22nd June 2013), some of us attended the seminar organised by the youth wing of Ar-Raudhah Mosque, Al-Fateh.

Here we'd like to share the key points that had been highlighted. We apologize for the long delay. May this serve to benefit us all in our dunya and akhirah, insyaAllah. Feel free to share this around with your family and friends. Do not let the benefit stop at you! :)

In Times of Adversities: A Believer's Response

No doubt, everyone, be it Muslims or non-Muslims, will be presented with a myriad of challenges and difficult situations throughout our lives. As a Muslim, how do we view these adversities?

Does Allah swt give us tests because He is displeased with us thus He is punishing us? Have we ever felt overwhelmed by the surge of stress and turmoil of emotions accompanying the string of tests that we feel on the verge of despair and that at any point of time, we can just break?

Sheikh Daood explained that there are 2 tools that we can utilize and maximize as a way to respond to tests from Allah.

He brought us back to the times of the prophets, may Allah be pleased with all of them, in particular, Prophet Yusuf 'alayhissalam. Let's recount on how Prophet Yusuf, a handsome man with noble qualities, was envied by his brothers, so much so that his brothers plotted to kill him and eventually threw him into the well and was later discovered by some men who brought him to Egypt where he was sold as a slave to an Egyptian Chief Minister. Not only that, he was tested with the trial of a woman, the wife of the Chief Minister, who tried to seduce him. He had faced other tests too but in essence, what did he do in those times of difficulty? He cried in the well but what did he do soon after that?

 He turned to Allah swt and made du'a. He was also a man of beautiful patience.

Thus the 2 tools are:

1. Patience
2. Du'a

#1: Patience

Allah emphasized in the Noble Quran for us to be taqwa, to have trust, believe in Allah, and have hope in Allah. We often fail to realize that Allah puts us in trials as He had planned. Why? Because there is something good in store for us [hikmah], within the trial. As it is only through the pleasure of Allah swt that we can succeed in life, turn to Allah and ask Him to help us in our affairs.

How do we achieve patience while going through trials?

1) Think ahead and look forward to the good rewards that lies ahead of us, in reward for patience.  
As for Sayyiduna Uthman, his reward was matyrdom. Even though Rasulullah saw had given Uthman radiyallahu anhu the good news that he was promised Jannah(Paradise), he had also prophesied on a number of occasions that he would be killed unjustly. Uthman was patient and left the decision to Allah. 

2) Expect and hope for a time of ease.
Before Prophet Ibrahim alayhissalam was thrown into the fire, he was asked by Malaikat Jibril if there was anything he would wish for and what was his reply? He could have asked for himself to be saved from the fire but he said, "I only wish that Allah be pleased with me". Such high conviction and trust in Allah, subhanAllah.

3) Think of the blessings that you already have.
If we recall the story of Prophet Ayub alayhissalam, we know that he faced hardship too. Allah tested him one after another by taking away his wealth, children and health. Despite all this, he remained patient, thankful and steadfast in the remembrance of Allah.

Blessings are abundant, even the oxygen in the air, it is something that no government can control. It is free for us to breathe in every single day. We should learn to recognize the blessings of Allah swt all around.

"In times of dificulty, are you happy with Allah's decree?"

4) Remember the times that you went through a hardship and what came after it.
Remember how Allah has helped you and molded you into a better individual through that hardship. If you could get through that, you can surely get through the current difficulty you're facing, insyaAllah.

#2- Du'a

Love Allah swt so much that we constantly turn to Him and make du'a to Him, just like how our prophets had modeled the way. Remember, that our du'a can change our decree.

Also, ask Allah to bless us with the things that we ask of Him. Sh. Daood also reminded us of the importance of istikharah prayer.

Previously we made mention of Prophet Ayub alayhissalam. He, at the end of his illness, recited one dua by which with Allah's Grace his illness was cured and his tests ended.

"And [mention] Job, when he called to his Lord, "Indeed, adversity has touched me, and you are the Most Merciful of the merciful."
-Surah Al-Anbiya': 83

 Don't sit idle. Always make use of whatever little free time we have to remember Allah, make du'a, seek forgiveness from Allah.

Make du'a at a time when you need to make an effort to make du'a. #Tahajjudprayer

**You don't need a specific du'a. Ask Allah from your heart. Sincerity is most important. Pour your heart to Him, He listens, always.**

Build on your five daily prayers, work on it, perfect it.
Perfect your five daily prayers by the sunnah prayers.

Look for ways to please Allah by doing good deeds outside the norm. It does not necessarily need to be religious-related. For example, visit the sick, pay for others, go to the graveyard.

Ask Allah to grant you wisdom in your speech and actions.

Make du'a for the oppressed and the oppressor.
Ask Allah for goodness of people, even if he's an oppressor or your enemy.

Women in Islam: Exemplifying the Sahabiyat

In this part, Sh. Daood reminded us of the great women who had lived during the time of Rasulullah saw.
Some of them were mentioned like Sayyidatina 'Aisyah radiyallahu anha. On top of narrating ahadith, 'Aisha was good at preserving the household despite problems.

As for Sayyidatina Khadijah radiyallahu anha, she believed and accepted the Deen wholeheartedly. This is unlike now where we may believe but not fully accepting of this Deen. Khadijah r.a. is the critical supportive figure in the life of Rasulullah saw.

The wife of Abu Bakr radiyallahu anhu, Zainab r.a., was the backbone to his husband. Certainly, the women are behind the success of our Prophet saw and our Caliphs.

The first martyr in Islam, was a women, Sumayyah r.a. Her family and her were tortured for upholding this Deen. They were willing to give anything, even themselves for Islam. SubhanaAllah.

After we look at these figures, ask ourselves, what have we done for the Deen that we have in front of us today?

On side note, Sh. Daood also shared other things with us:

1) We should bring Islam into our home.
Such as when the husband went for Friday prayers, it is advisable to share the knowledge that he gained in the khutbah with the rest of his family.

2) Two-way communication: Ask each other from your household regarding our deen [Islam].

3) If someone annoyed you or ill-talk you, smile at them and be nice to them.
Sh. Daood once was told with a racist remark by a stranger everytime they met. His brother told him to just smile whenever someone talk bad things about you, and Sh Daood, followed his brother advice. Now, whenever he met with that stranger, he will reply with a smile, and walk away. This happened for a few times, until that stranger was attracted to Islam. SubhanAllah.

4) Make du'a everytime. Constantly Istighfar.
May Allah put wisdom in myself, my words, and my actions.

5) Be closer to Allah and avoid Worldly Entertainment.
The companions were istiqomah [consistent] in performing their ibadah, but in month of Ramadhan, they perfected it by performing the sunnah prayers/ibadah. (NOTE: The companions did sunnah ibadah outside Ramadhan too but they perfected it in Ramadhan by increase in doing those sunnah prayers/ibadah)

6) Revise and Memorize the Quran

7) How to increase our imaan?

1.  Perform small good deeds. Eg Helping people out weather they are in need or not.
2. Seeking Allah's pleasure in whatever we do.
3. Visiting the graveyard, to remind us that soon it will be our turn.
4. Do good deeds regularly and consistently.[Istiqomah]

8) In Parenting

It is important for us to tell our kids on why should we do this and why shouldnt we do this.

Eg, Why must we take ablution? Why must we pray?

Because we are all believing, and not following.

Wa Allahu'alam.

Some Musollah in Singapore

Assalamu'alaikum wr br!

A friend of us shared this post.
Lets spread this awareness to our family and friends.
May Allah reward those who shared this info with others.(:

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Status Update

By Syqin Ramli

MUSSOLLAH in SINGAPORE.

*ADELPHI (Coleman Street, S179803) - Level 3. Look for “Exit” sign next to unit #03-09. Enter exit door (Staircase 2) and enter another door and proceed straight. Prayer place located under the staircase. Slippers provided and for ablution, go to the toilet nearby.

ANSON HOUSE (Anson Road, S079911) - Level 4, carpark. A small prayer place located at the extreme end. For ablution, walk down the metal staircase.

*BESTWAY BUILDING (Prince Edward Road, S079212) – Nearest mosque is Masjid Haji Muhammed Salleh (Palmer Road, S079424), about 5 minutes walk.

BISHAN STADIUM (Bishan Street 14, S579784) – Ground level in the equipment room near the starting point. Sejadah and telekong available. For ablution, go to the toilet nearby.

*BUKIT BATOK DRIVING CENTRE (Bukit Batok West Avenue 5, S659085) – Level 3, staircase landing at exit door next to fire hose reel. Enter a blue door with a signage stated “Staircase 3”. Slippers, sejadah and telekung provided. For ablution, go to the toilet nearby.

CAUSEWAY POINT SHOPPING CENTRE (Woodlands Square, S738099) - Level 7 staircase landing of cargo lift. The cargo lift is situated near the cinema toilet. There are signs to lead to the area. For ablution, go to the nearby toilet.

*CENTRAL POLICE DIVISION HQ, POLICE CANTONMENT COMPLEX BUILDING (PCC), (Eu Tong Sen Street, S059811) – Block A, level 4, male locker room. For ablution, go to the toilet nearby.

CHANGI AIRPORT CARGO COMPLEX (Airport Cargo Road, S819456) – In CIAS CargoHub. No telekong and ablution place outside the room.

CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 1 (Airport Boulevard, S819642) - Level 1 transit area, below gate holdroom C1 at Arrival Hall West. The male and female section is separated by a curtain. Ablution area is common for male and female. It is a multi-religious prayer room.

CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 2 (Airport Boulevard, S819643) - Level 2 transit area, at Departure Transit Lounge North. It is a multi-religious prayer room.

CHANGI AIRPORT TERMINAL 3 (Airport Boulevard, S819663) - Level 2 transit area, at Departure Transit Lounge North. It is a multi-religious prayer room.

CHANGI GENERAL HOSPITAL (Simei Street 3, S529889) – Level 1, behind 7-Eleven. Pass passageway opposite ATM. Turn right for the toilet and turn left about 10 m a space at right-hand side.
[NOTE: Because theres been a renovation so now theres some changes. From Mr Bean shop, turn right. Walk towards a door which leads to a staircase. Go through about 2 doors. The surau is underneath the staircase. (The staircase is in front of the Housemen Canteen)]

*CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMENT (CID), POLICE CANTONMENT COMPLEX BUILDING (PCC), (Eu Tong Sen Street, S059811) – Block C, level 13. Located opposite the male toilet. There is a small room marked “Store, Surau CID”. For ablution, go to the toilet nearby.

*CLIFFORD CENTRE (Raffles Place, S048621) – Level 5, carpark at corner. Use carpark lift beside escalator behind Fuji Film shop. The room is air-conditioned and partitioned for men and women. Ablution place just outside the room.

*COMFORTDELGRO DRIVING CENTRE (Ubi Avenue 4, S408805) – Go to the “Motorcycle Training Reporting Counter” near the main entrance. Enter the door unit number 01-06. Inside is the room with segregated space for men and women. For ablution, take the tap wrench hanged at the door. Out from the room turn left and left again and there is a tap along the walkway where the cyclists hang their training number tag. Slipper provided outside the room.

*CYCLE & CARRIAGE – Mitsubishi Showroom (Alexandra Road, S159931) – Level 2. Take lift from main lobby. Upon exit turns left and proceed straight to the car washing bay and locate a room stated “M&E Room”. Proceed inside and there is a separate cubicle for male and female. Slipper provided and ablution place nearby.

*DARUL ARQAM SINGAPORE (Onan Road, S424484) – Level 2. With ablution place and segregated space for male and female.

DBS BUILDING (Shenton Way, S068809) (Behind CPF Building) - Basement 1, carpark. Turn right on entering carpark toward the end. There are 2 rooms next to driver resting area. For ablution, go one level down, there are 2 male toilet and for female use the left one and place a signboard for female. Slippers and telekong available.

*DOWNTOWN EAST (Pasir Ris Close, S519599) – Located at the Asli Village Halal Foodcourt which is near to Carpark B. There are separate rooms for male and female just behind the Downtown BoonTat Barbeque Seafood. For ablution, go to the toilet nearby.

ENVIRONMENT BUILDING (Scotts Road, S228231, near Newton MRT) – Level 25. Take visitor’s pass at visitor’s lobby (West Wing Lobby). At level 25, take stairs to level 26 and enter door.

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL (Orchard Boulevard, S248646) – Basement 1, carpark. Located on the left hand side of lift lobby for carpark. The musollah door is facing the ablution area. Toilets located behind the lift lobby.

*FURAMA CITY CENTRE (Eu Tong Sen Street, S059804) – Lobby level, just beside the toilet and Tiffany Cafe and Restaurant. Request the staff from the reception area to unlock the room. They provide telekong for muslimah and there is a convenient ablution place inside the room.

GERMAN CENTRE (International Business Park, S248646) – Basement carpark next to motorcycle parking lot (security restroom). If room lock, look for security staff at information counter. For ablution, go outside room.

*GHIM MOH ROAD (Ghim Moh Road, S270002) – Block 2, void deck. The last void deck surau (Surau Ghim Moh) in Singapore, founded by the late Ustaz Munawir Bin Mohd Dzafir who passed away on 7 January 1987. Fully equipped facilities with convenient ablution place.

GLENEAGLES HOSPITAL (Napier Road, S258500) - Level 1. Enter main entrance and turn right towards the toilet. Just before the toilet, there is a staircase along the corridor and enter it where the prayer place is located.

GOODWOOD PARK HOTEL (Scotts Road, S228221) - Level B1, carpentry/engineering workshop. Walk to valet parking booth, there is a door leading to steps going down to B1. For ablution, go upstairs near vehicle washing bay/rear entrance of Gordon Grill kitchen.

*GOLDEN SHOE CAR PARK AND MARKET STREET FOOD CENTRE (Market Street, S048940) - Nearest mosque is Masjid Moulana Mohammad Ali (Raffles Place), about 5 minutes walk.

*GRAND HYATT SINGAPORE (Scotts Road, S228211) - Level 1, carpark (same level as Straits Kitchen). Go to the left of Straits Kitchen and turn right. There is a convenient washroom for ablution. Room for prayer is located next to it. They provide telekong for muslimah. Please ask staff for assistance.

*GUTHRIE BUILDING (Changi Road, S419973, beside AIA Changi) - Level 4, MERCU Learning Point. Exit lift and turn right. Enter office and ask counter staff for the prayer room. For ablution, go to the toilet nearby.

*HARBOURFRONT CENTRE (Maritime Square, S099253) –Nearest mosque is Masjid Temenggong Daeng Ibrahim (Telok Blangah Road, S098827), about 10 minutes walk.

HAW PAR TECHNOCENTRE (Commonwealth Drive, S149598) - Basement carpark. There is a carpeted area for praying. For ablution go to the toilet at 1st floor.

*HONG LEONG BUILDING (Raffles Quay, S048581, next to Lau Pat Sat) – Level 5 & 7. Take lift from main lobby and go towards car park. Toilet at lift level. Prayer place at corner and ablution place nearby.

*IKEA ALEXANDRA (Alexandra Road, S159965) – Basement carpark, underneath escalator near to carpark lot number 250. Look for a white door room that stated “Male’s Prayer Room”. With ablution place and segregated space for male and female.

*IKEA TAMPINES (Tampines North Drive 2, S528764) - Level 4, near the toilet at extreme end of IKEA Restaurant & Cafe. There are few signages to lead to the location. Separate room for male and female with convenient ablution place inside the room.

*IMM BUILDING (Jurong East Street 21, S609601) – Ground floor staircase landing at rear exit to Toh Guan Road. There is a door in the building facing Toh Guan Rd just beside exit of carpark.

INFORMATICS CAMPUS (10 & 12 Science Centre Road, S609080) - Block A. Located between student service (A01-01) and IPDC service and sale (A01-02). For ablution use toilets nearby.

*INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMIN AND MANAGEMENT (IPAM) (North Bouna Vista Road, S275983) – Nearest mosque is Masjid Kampong Holland (Lorong Liput, S277746), near Holland Village, about 10 minutes walk.

*INTERNATIONAL PLAZA (Anson Road, S079903) - Level 7, car park. Take carpark lift 19 and 20 near Watson store. Small corner area turned into prayer place. No telekong and toilet at level 6 & 8 for ablution. Easier to use staircase.

*KK WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL (Bukit Timah Road, S229899) - Basement 1, Women's Tower. At a staircase landing after entering a door just left of the Women’s 24-Hour Clinic. Slippers, sejadah and telekong available. For ablution, go to the toilet nearby.

*LAGUN SARI@JOO CHIAT (Joo Chiat Road, S427621) - Level 5. Take the lift to level 4, turn left and enter stair A exit door. Go up to level 5 and turn left and proceed straight to the extreme end where the musholla is located. There are few signages to lead to the location. For ablution, go to the toilet nearby.

*MARINA SQUARE (Raffles Boulevard, S039594) - Green Zone basement carpark. Carpark entrance from Marina Mandarin. Location at extreme end under the ramp near to car park lot number 69C, a small makeshift prayer room which is white in colour. For ablution, go to the toilet nearby.

MARINA BAY SANDS CONVENTION CENTRE (Bayfront Avenue, S018956) – Level 3. There is a dedicated convention room use as musholla at the convention floor. Slippers and sejadah available. There are few signages to lead to the location. For ablution, go to the toilet nearby.

*MILLENIA TOWER (Temasek Avenue, S039192) - Basement 1 carpark. Take lift from main lobby to B1 and turn right. Enter exit door (To carpark B1) and turn right towards carpark. Turn left and there is a small prayer place located at the extreme end. Ablution place outside the room.

MOUNT ALVERNIA HOSPITAL (Thomson Road, S574623) - Demolished due to Renovation. Have yet to receive any update of new Musollah location.

MUHAMMADIYAH EDUCATION CENTRE (Lorong 13 Geylang, S388639) - Level 6. Spacious room with ablution facility and toilet for male and female.

*NATIONAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL (Lower Kent Ridge Road, S119074) - Main building, Level 6, 06-70 Quiet Room, next to Patient Service Centre 6. Telekong and prayer mat provided and with ablution place.

*NATIONAL COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (NACLI) (South Bouna Vista Road, S118176) – Nearest mosque is Masjid Ahmad (Lorong Sarhad, S119173), about 5 minutes walk.

NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (Nanyang Avenue, S639798) - Sport & Recreation Centre. Approach staff in the General Office for location. No telekong.

NANYANG POLYTECHNIC (Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8, S569830) - Block A Level 1 staircase, in front of security guards’ room. Block E Level 5 staircase. There are 2 staircases and not the one in front of Student Development Office. No lifts access to level 5, take staircase from level 4. Block P Level 8 staircase. There are 2 staircases and both have prayer place. No lifts access to level 8, take staircase from level 7. [May also check thenypms.blogspot.com]

NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC (Clementi Rd, S599489) - Convention Centre basement. Take the lift to the basement. After exiting the lift, turn right and walk towards the staircase. The space below the staircase is used as musholla while the little store room located nearby provides telekung, sejadah and some other essentials. The space can fit about 10 persons.

NOL BUILDING (Alexandra Road, S119962) - Level 3, carpark. Go through a door that stated “Music Lounge”. Once out, turn left for prayer place and turn right for ablution place.

*OCBC CENTRE (Chulia Street, S049513) - Nearest mosque is Masjid Moulana Mohammad Ali (Raffles Place, S048624), about 5 minutes walk.

ORCHARD HOTEL (Arcade Shopping Centre) (Orchard Road, S238879) – Basement 3 carpark. Take lift from Orchard Hotel to basement 2. Turn right and follow the ramp toward basement 3. Next to it, there is a prayer place. Ablution place outside the room.

*OUB CENTRE (Raffles Place, S048616) - Nearest mosque is Masjid Moulana Mohammad Ali (Raffles Place, S048624), about 5 minutes walk.

*PARKWAY PARADES SHOPPING CENTRE (Marine Parade Road, S449269) – Level P5, car park. Go inside ISETAN and locate Customer Lift that will bring to the car park. At level 5, turns left and left again and proceed straight and will see the sign Trolley Bay. Alternatively, used the escalator to level 3. Then proceed up again using the travelator to P5 and turn right to car park. Turn right again and proceed straight and at the end of car park turn left and walk toward the end and will see the signTrolley Bay. There is a small room next to the trolley bay. With ablution place and segregated space for male and female and with telekong provided.

PARKWAY EAST HOSPITAL(Joo Chiat Place, S427990) formerly East Shore Hospital – Level 2. Located at end of corridor by the ICU ward.

*PENINSULA SHOPPING CENTRE (Coleman Street, S179805) – Basement 1. Enter from opposite Fire Station and go down escalator. Proceed straight and turn right and turn right again and look for “Exit” door located near the toilets. Prayer place at Staircase 1 and prayer mat at built-in cabinet on top of letter box. Slippers provided and for ablution, go to the toilet nearby or washing basin/area beside toilet.

*PENINSULA PLAZA (North Bridge Road, S179098) – Nearest mosque is Masjid Dawoodi Bohra (Burhani) (Hill Street, S179364), about 5 minutes walk. (Note: It is a “Syiah” follower mosque).

*QUEENSWAY SHOPPING CENTRE (Queensway, S149053) – Level 2. Near the toilet and cargo lift number 3. Enter the exit door (Staircase D). Turn right and proceed to the end. Ablution place inside.

REGIONAL LANGUAGE CENTRE (RELC Building) (Orange Groove Road, S258352) – Level 11, in front of the lift. Both the lifts in RELC are side by side. The room stated “PRAYER ROOM”. Ablution place and telekong available.

RENDEZVOUS HOTEL (Bras Basah Road, S189559) – Basement 1 carpark. From outside, after seeing Turkish Kitchen, go in by the entrance. Walk straight to the left for the lift to basement 1. Walk straight ahead, will find a tap that is located opposite 2 doors. Beside, there is a label indication prayer room. For ablution, use the tap.

REPUBLIC POLYTECHNIC (Woodlands Avenue 9, S737903) – Block 3, level 4 room N (W34N) at one of the facilitation block. The room is air-conditioned and partitioned for men and women. It is only open from 1.00 to 2.00 pm and 4.30 to -6.30pm (student break time). Sejadah and telekong available. For ablution, go to the toilet nearby.

*REVENUE HOUSE (IRAS) (Newton Road, S307987) – Nearest mosque is Masjid Abdul Hamid (Kampong Pasiran), 10 Gentle Road, S309194, about 10 minutes walk.

ROBINSON POINT BUILDING (Robinson Road, S068911) – Level 5, car park. Separate rooms for male and female. Ablution place and telekong available.

*ROYAL PLAZA ON SCOTTS (Scotts Road, S228220) – At ground level, proceed to the reception area and turn right and look for exit door that stated “To Surau and Carpark”. Enter door and go up the staircase and will see a room on left side stated “Surau/Prayer Room”. Ablution place inside.

*SAKURA RESTAURANT, ADMIRALTY PARK (Riverside Road, S739087) – There is a small office space at a corner for prayer. For direction, enquire from Muslim staff. For ablution, go to the toilet nearby. Only sejadah provided.

*SAKURA RESTAURANT, DOWNTOWN EAST (Pasir Ris Close, S519599) - There is a small room marked “Surau” near to the restroom with a convenient ablution place inside.

SENTOSA ISLAND (S099981) – Located at the Ranger Station which is nearby Amara Sanctuary Resort and Tourism Academy. It is just along the road towards the Beach Station. Ask the Ranger on duty to direct the way to the praying room.

SENTOSA ISLAND, BEACH STATION (S099981) – Basement 1, Beach Station yellow zone carpark. Take the escalator opposite the information counter to the basement carpark. Turn right and there is a separate room for male and female with a sign stated “Prayer Room”. Ablution can be taken at the nearby water point just to the right of the musollah.

*SHAW CENTRE (Scotts Road, S228208) – Level 12, staircase area. Use passenger lift at main lift lobby to level 12. Out from lift, proceed to carpark and turn left a bit to “Staircase B”. For ablution, go to the toilet nearby at extreme corner of carpark.

*SHELL HOUSE (Clamenceau Avenue, S239920) – Basement 3 car park. Ablution place available for male and for female got to go to the toilet at level 1.

SHERATON TOWERS SINGAPORE HOTEL (Scotts Road, S228230, near Newton MRT) - Basement 4, carpark. Take the carpark lift from lobby. There are 2 prayer rooms for male and female located beside the washroom. Slippers and telekong available.

SILAT CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE (Bedok North Street 2, S469646) - Musollah available for those visiting Bedok Stadium, Bedok Swimming Pool Complex or its vicinity.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES, Airline House (Airline Road, S819829) Changi Airport – For male – Core 3D and 5E (opposite staff travel). For female – Core 5C and 6E. Ablution place available.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES, STC (Singapore Training Centre) Building, (Upper Changi Road East, S486852) - Level 5-05c. For male and female. Ablution place available.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES, MSD (Management Services Division) Building, (Upper Changi Road East, S486852) - Ground level. After security, turn right to the end. Near female toilet. Staggered time for male and female and check with security.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES, SIN Sales Passenger Services, NTUC Income Tampines Point (Tampines Central 6, S529483) – Level 8F, extreme right. For SIA staff and all facility available. Duty SRO Tel: 6507133.

*SINGAPORE CONFERENCE HALL (Shenton Way, S068810) – Nearest mosque is Masjid Haji Muhammed Salleh (Palmer Road, S079424), about 10 minutes walk.

SINGAPORE DISCOVERY CENTRE (Upper Jurong Road, S638365) – Near to the shooting gallery. Enquire from the Muslim staff.

*SINGAPORE EXPO (Expo Drive, S486150) – Level 2. At the end of Hall 6. There is a partitioned for men and women. For ablution, go to the toilet nearby.

*SINGAPORE GENERAL HOSPITAL(Hospital Drive, S169608) – Behind Housemen’s Canteen and very near to public car park G. There is a small building that stated “Surau”.

SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (SIM) (Clementi Road, S599490) – Located below staircase 24, beside Lecture Room 1.10. Slipper provided and for ablution go to the toilet nearby.

*SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (SIM) (Namly Avenue, S267616) - Main building where the auditoriums are situated. There is a door next to the ladies toilet which will lead to a small space, used for prayer. Toilets beside the auditorium (the upper floor auditoriums). No sejadah or telekong.

SINGAPORE POWER BUILDING (Somerset Road, S238164) - Basement 1, car park. Near car park exit beside cleaner’s store. Ablution place near cleaner’s store and telekong available. Water tap can only turned on by using a “water tap” key obtainable from inside prayer room, hanged on the wall. Also open on weekend.

*SINGAPORE SCIENCE CENTRE (Science Centre Road, S609081) – Level 3. Near to the Science laboratory. Get the Muslim staff permission first to access to level 3 as it is for staff only.

*SINGAPORE ZOO (Mandai Lake Road, S729826) – First Aid station. Located at the extreme end of the coach park, near to the Zoo ticketing counter. Request permission first from the staff for the usage of the room.

SOUTHPOINT (Cantonment Road, S089763) – Basement 1, car park. Ablution place available and toilet at basement 2.

*SPRING SINGAPORE (Bukit Merah Central, S159835) – Level 10, Tower Block room number 1011 (Syndicate Room) for male. For ablution, go to the toilet nearby. Level 6, Tower Block room number 0606 (Syndicate Room) for female. Open during prayers time. If lock, ask the Muslim staff at level 3 (Training Facilities Office) for the key.

SUPREME COURT (Saint Andrew’s Road, S178957) - Staircase landing between level 1 and 2, side entrance facing Parliament House.

*SWISSOTEL THE STAMFORD (Stamford Road, S178882) - Level 2. Enter main lobby and proceed to the right side escalator and go up to level 2 and turn to the right. There is 2 small male and female musholla which is separated. For ablution, go to the toilet nearby.

*TAKASHIMAYA SHOPPING CENTRE (Orchard Road, S238873) - Basement 1. Proceed towards the public toilet and staff reporting entrance and go straight to the washing bay after the toilet. There is a small room that stated “Store” for prayer. Ablution place outside the room. Telekong and slippers available.

*TAMPINES MALL (Tampines Central 5, S529510) – Level 2, corridor near the toilet. Go towards the toilet, turn left upon seeing the corridor. Telekong and slippers available.

TECHLINK (Kaki Bukit Road 3, S417818) – Lobby A, level 3. On the right side of the entrance of Federal Express Office. Ablution area at cleaner’s room, on the right of passageway leading to the toilet. Room shared by male and female. Telekong available.

TEMASEK TOWER (Shenton Way, S068811) - Basement 2 at red zone.

*THOMSON MEDICAL CENTRE (Thomson Road, S307677) - Level 6. Exit lift, turn right and proceed to the end. Enter an Exit door that stated “Lift & Toilet”. Proceed straight and turn left and there is a small room for prayer stated “Prayer Room”. Male and female cubicle provided and slipper and telekong available. Ablution place at handicap toilet nearby.

*TUNG CENTRE (Collyer Quay, S049319) – Basement 2, car park. Ask security staff to assist. Take lift 5 or 6 at main lobby. Exit lift, turn right and exit at right door. Turn left at carpark and proceed to extreme end. For ablution, toilet at lift lobby, telekong and slippers available.

UNITED SQUARE (Thomson Road, S307591) – Level 5A, car park next to ramp to level 6. For ablution, toilet at levels 5A car park.

*UNIVERSAL STUDIOS SINGAPORE (Artillery Avenue, Sentosa, S099958) - Located just beside Battlestar Galactica. There is a small room for prayer stated “Prayer Room” with ablution facility provided.

*UOB PLAZA 1 AND 2 (Raffles Place, S048624) - Nearest mosque is Masjid Moulana Mohammad Ali (Raffles Place, S048624), about 5 minutes walk.

*WISMA ATRIA SHOPPING CENTRE (Orchard Road, S238877) – Level 7, staircase area. Use cargo lift (Service Lift 9) near to Isetan and public toilet to level 7 carpark. Out from lift, turn left and proceed straight to the end of carpark. Take the pathway on the right and it will lead to a “Fire Exit/Staircase 2” door. Enter door and will see the staircase area converted to musholla. Sejadah and telekong available. There is a small white ceramic basin with tap outside the door for ablution.

*WOODLANDS REGIONAL LIBRARY (Woodlands Civic Centre, South Woodlands Drive, S730900) – Level 1. Before entering the main entrance, enter door (Stair 2) on the left side that leads to the staircase and proceed straight. Prayer space located at extreme end. When praying in a bigger congregation proceed to staircase and go up to level 2 in the same area. A replica of a sajadah with foot-marks and qiblat infront of it is there to indicate the prayer place. Sejadah is provided at level 1. For ablution, go to the toilet nearby.

Raya Outing 2013

 :) !السلام عليكم

It's been a long time since we update our blog. Alhamdulillah thumma alhamdulillah 'ala kulli ni'mah that Allah has been giving us. We believe that most of us had sat for our exams last few weeks. We hope that all of us had done our best and may success be with us, InsyAllah. :)

First and foremost, we hope it won't be too late for us to wish you guys out there, Selamat Hari Raya Maaf Zahir & Batin, minal aidil wal faizin wa maqbuliin, kullu 'am wa antum bil kheir. We want to seek forgiveness from all of you for any shortcomings that we had done. We hope that you guys enjoy this month of barakah, the month of victory.

During the month of Syawal, we as Muslims are encourage to strengthen our bonding among our brothers and sisters of Islam by visiting one another and seek for forgiveness.

Since Islam encourage us to strengthen our Ukhuwwah, therefore Nypmsn had house-to-house visit last two days, Saturday, 31 August 2013. We went to 4 houses which is Bro Ishak's, Bro Firdaus', Bro Fadhuli's and last but not least Bro Afiq's. 3 out of 4 houses that we went is our alumnis houses. We feel that by going to alumni's houses, we can create some bond between the current members and seniors. Not only we did house-visiting, we also played some games that was conducted by our Raya Committee. Firstly, we gathered at Yio Chu Kang Bus interchange around 10am. It took us 20mins  from YCK to reach Bro Ishak's house. At his house, we played "Guess the kuih" game. Bro Ishak also served us 'Rojak India' (yum! it is rare to be served rojak india during syawal house visiting) . We left his house about one and a half hour later.

Outside Bro Ishak's House

Rojak India!

This is Bro Ishak (with beard, for those who don't know)

Next house was Bro Firdaus'. We played some quiz there. The committee asked certain questions based on the traditional kuih to test on how far we know about our culture. 

Brothers (Bro Firdaus is the one with yellow baju kurung)

Sisters

After Bro Firdaus' house, we performed our zuhr prayer at Al-Istiqamah Mosque. Next, we went to Bro Fadhuli's house. The situation there was very chaotic. Why? It was because Bro Fadhuli let go his rabbit named AJ from its cage. So the rabbit ran around the house and some of us got scared therefore we shouted here and there. So chaotic yet so fun! (haha)

AJ in the cage

At Bro Fadhuli's house

Bro Fadhuli ( the one in blue) 

After so much fun we had there, we proceed to the next house which is Bro Afiq's house. There, we performed our Asar prayer and played some game called 'Treasure Hunt'. We divided ourselves into two groups, brothers and sisters. Each group was given a list of ten items that were needed to 'hunt'. Finally, Sisters group won the game as they were able to find all those ten items. Marha Marha!  We end this raya outing by a short speech given by our nypmsn's president. Our alumnis who came for the raya outing also send their gratitude as we had invited them. This is the last picture that we took for that day. 

Alhamdulillah, everything that Raya committee planned was a success! Without the help from Him and the others who came, this event won't be a success. We hope that in years to come, we can improve a lot on our shortcomings. InsyAllah. :) Till here, Wassalam.