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Oct 09 2012
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Confidence, Events, Faith

Reviving the Sunnah of Archery: Saturday, 13 October in Adelphi, MD

PGMA Girl Scout Troop 3480 Juniors, Cadettes and Seniors are invited to participate in an archery class with instruction provided by the Maryland Parks & Plannning / Park Ranger program. The girls will learn the sunnah and etiquette of archery from Sr. Yasmine, as well as basic skills of using a bow and arrow, including concentration, patience, coordination and safety awareness from the Park Rangers.

When: Saturday, 13 October 2012 at 1:30 – 3:30PM
Where: Adelphi Manor Recreation Center, 8001 West Park Drive, Adelphi, MD 20783
Note: The entrance for the Adelphi Manor Archery Range is just around the corner from the above address on University Boulevard (193 E) between West Park Drive and Temple Street, just west of University of Maryland University College (UMUC). Use this address for your GPS: 2928 University Blvd E, Adelphi, MD 20783
Who: Troop 3480 Juniors, Cadettes & Seniors
Cost: Free

All participating girls must be registered, current in dues, turn in a completed permission form, and wearing their Girl Scout vest and/or pin. Download the permission form.

For additional information contact Junior Troop Leader Sr. Yasmine.

The Prophet (peace be on him) once passed by a group of his Companions who were competing in archery. He encouraged them, saying, “Shoot, and I am with you”. (Reported by al-Bukhari.) The Prophet (peace be on him) said, “Practice archery; that is good for you.” (Reported by al-Bazzar and by al-Tabarani on good authority.) Read more: http://productivemuslim.com/21-productivemuslim-hobbies-part-4/#ixzz28YbuxChR

Before you go, check out this video relating the history of archery in the Ottoman Empire and among the Sahaba:

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Jul 26 2012
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Badges, Events, Faith, Islam, Parents, PGMA

Troop 3480 Ramadan Lock-In This Friday!

Ramadan Mubarak!

I hope your family is having a productive Ramadan and we look forward to you joining us at the Ramadan Lock-In this Friday, July 27, as the Girl Scouts from Troop 3480 earn their Ramadan Patch.

We are looking forward to a wonderful evening filled with learning and ibadah (worship)! Please come with that frame of mind.

All parents who are staying overnight will be required to support activities, offering assistance as needed. If you have NOT turned in your parent permission form, your child(ren) will not be able to attend this activity. Please read all of the general guidelines below so that your daughter(s) are prepared for this Friday. For additional questions or concerns, please contact Troop Manager Sr. Alia at alia [dot] kemet [at] gmail [dot] com.

As always, we thank you for your participation and for helping PGMA and all of the troop leaders to provide the opportunity to build girls of faith, courage, confidence and character and who make the world a better place, inshaAllah.

GENERAL GUIDELINES & SUPPLIES

  • Check-In: Friday, July 27, 2012. All girls should check-in with a troop leader at PGMA 7:45 PM.
  • Pick-Up: Saturday, July 28, 2012. Girls should be picked up from PGMA by 7:30 AM.
  • Girls should pack lightly and label all items.
  • Supplies:
    • sleeping bag / pillow
    • prayer garments / hijabs / house shoes / flip-flops
    • tooth-brush / tooth paste
    • wash cloth
    • Islamic education books, e.g. stories of the prophets, information about Muhammad (saws), Islamic games, Quran
    • One healthy snack, labeled with girl’s name

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May 11 2012
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Events, Girls Scouts

Troop 3480 Inaugural Meeting Friday, May 18th

We are so excited! PGMA Girl Scout Troop 3480 will have its first meeting on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Prince George’s Muslim Association, 9150 Lanham Severn Road, Lanham, MD 20706.

Do you know a girl who’d be interested in joining Girl Scouts? Do you know someone who loves to work with girls, empowering them to make their world a better place? Come join us! Troop Manager Sr. Alia will be on hand to register girls and volunteers, as well as answer all your questions about becoming more involved in the amazing journey of guiding girls to their potential.

We request that girls be dropped off on time and that only registered adult volunteers attend the meetings.

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