Updates Regarding Class

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Details regarding CLASS! (I HOPE UR REGISTERED!)

The Light of Guidance: Fundamentals of Faith 101 by Shaykh Yasir Qadhi, will take place, Insha'Allah, on August 11 - 13 and 19 – 20, 2006.

Please review some important information below. InshAllah this thread will be updated in the coming days with regards to the Course from our team, Qabeelat Wedad. Please take time to read through them as we we will continue to include important updates.


1. Pre-registration
We encourage ALL of you to reach out to at least two more people to register for this Course as this is an essential course for every student serious about deeply pursuing Islamic knowledge, or looking to learn about the fundamentals of our faith.

If you have family and friends who are interested in registering for the course, please tell them to register ASAP online.

2. Preparation:
Check out http://www.almaghrib.org/prep_log.php for tips on how to prepare mentally, academically, and spiritually for this enlightening seminar.


3. Class location
The course will be held in the North Forum at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, California.

School Address:
5151 Pacific Ave
Stockton, CA 95207

For the campus map, please visit: http://www.deltacollege.edu/info/gen...ampusmaps.html

4. Payment
Students must pay the complete tuition before class. Failure to do so may prevent students from being admitted into class and/or receiving class materials. There will be on-site registration at 6:00 pm where you can make your payment before the class begins. Payments made on-site will require an additional $10 charge.

Pre-Payment (Online/ Mail-in Check) : $165 (Seat Guaranteed)
On-Site Payment (Check/Credit Card): $175 (Cash will not be accepted on-site, We appologize for any inconvience it may cause).

Please make your payment ASAP for our records to be updated in time before class.

Send your check or money order to:

AlMaghrib Institute
9521 Westheimer St., Suite #168
Houston, TX 77063-3369

*Seat confirmation is guaranteed only after a payment is made, and will be based on a first PAY first serve basis. *Students paying on-site must bring cheque, money order (payable to AlMaghrib Institute) or credit card for the total amount of $175. Cash will not be accepted on-site . *Individuals are not allowed to enter or attend (sit-in) the class without registration and payment

5. Class Schedule
****First Weekend****
Friday night --> 6:00 PM Check-in/Registration Class 7:00 PM -- 9:15 PM
Saturday --> 9:00 AM Check-in/Registration Class 10:00 AM -- 8 PM
Sunday --> Same as Saturday

Lunch/Duhr on Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 PM -- 3:00 PM

****Second Weekend****
Friday night --> No Class
Saturday -->10:00 AM -- 8 PM
Sunday --> Same as Saturday

Lunch/Duhr on Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 PM -- 3:00 PM

There will be multiple 15 minute breaks where a Q & A between the students and instructor will take place, as well as a two hour lunch break each day.

6. Arrival Time.
On the first night of class, it is important for you to arrive at least 30 minutes before the seminar starts. In the highly unlikely event, Allah forbid, you get lost; you have 30 minutes to find your way! It will also allow you to walk from your parking spot to the classroom, use the restroom and so on.

7. Lunch and Snacks
Since there are not many halal restaurants in the Stockton area, the Wedad food team will be taking lunch orders. These will be delivered directly to the classroom. Details about lunch menu and how to place your order shall be sent soon Insha'Allah.

*Light snacks and refreshments will be provided everyday during class.
*No FOOD on Friday Evening: Attendees are encouraged not to come on empty stomachs on Friday evening.

8. Things to bring
Although you will be provided the course binder with plenty of writing space inside, you may still want to bring extra notepaper. Please bring water bottles, writing materials, lunch money, Kleenex, (just in case, Tylenol, Antacids, etc). Course content binders will be provided for you at the first night. There will be Cd's and books for sale inshAllah, so bring cash for those if you are interested.

9. Room Setup
To maintain a professional and comfortable environment for everyone, brothers will be in the front rows and sisters will be in the back rows Insha'Allah. There will be two check-in tables, one for brothers and one for sisters. Similarly, two separately marked doors will be used as entrances for brothers and sisters Insha'Allah.

Other important guidelines:
-No cell phones will be allowed in class.
-No children will be allowed in class.
-Once the class has started, no one is allowed to get up and leave the class unless it is an emergency. Hence, we advise that if you need to use the restrooms, use it before the class begins or wait until the break period.
-Out of respect for our instructor and the students, no one will be allowed into the class once it has started until the next break.

10. Housing:
Accommodations are being made for brothers and sisters attending from other areas. Below are two hotels that are near the campus:

Radisson Hotel
2323 Grand Canal Boulevard, Stockton 95207
http://www.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll...tty=new&from=m
The prices for the rooms are going to be between $75 to 90
depending on preferences.

Super 8 motel
For More Info: Details and Directions
2717 West March Lane, Stockton 95219
(209) 477-5576.
The rates are about $50 for a single and around $60 for a double.

Alhamdulillah, we have been able to make cost-free arrangements for interested students. For more information, please contact hospitality.wedad@gmail.com .

11. Babysitting:
If you are in need of a babysitter, please contact: Ameerah.Wedad@almaghrib.org no later then 9pm on Monday, Aug 7 th with the following information: Your full name , Your phone number , Names and ages of your children, Emergency contact, and Any special requests

12: Scholarships:
If you are in need of Financial assistance, please email Scholarship.Wedad@gmail.com.

13. Volunteers
We are in constant need of volunteers. If you'd like to be a volunteer, please contact us at one of the emails or phone numbers below.

13. Contacts
Br. Omar Mumtaz
Ameer . Wedad @ almaghrib . org


Sr. Shakira Bayanzay
Ameerah . Wedad @ almaghrib . org

We would also like to inform you that we have a e-list to which we send updated information about future classes and other projects of Qabeelat Wedad of Almaghrib Institute. If you would like to be added to this list, please send a blank email to: Wedad-subscribe@googlegroups.com
JazakumAllah khairan!

InshAllah please look for our updates in the following emails.

Qabeelat Wedad