MCAS events offer education, volunteer and acting opportunities

The Muslim Converts' Association of Singapore (MCAS) has shared a number of upcoming events on Facebook, including:

Refresher course on Islam

Ustaz Syaaban s/o Isaahak Piperdy will introduce the essentials of Islam in terms of faith and practice and a prequel to other foundational courses.

Date: 1 August to 26 September 2018
Time: 8pm to 9.30pm
Venue: Al-Amin Mosque, Classroom 6 (level 3)
50 Telok Blangah Way
Singapore 098801
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Free

Book review: Purification of the Heart

The workshop by Ustaz Muhsin Hamzah runs across four Saturdays, from 4 to 25 August, and shows how Islam deals with spiritual and psychological problems.

Dates: 4 to 25 August (Saturdays)
Time: 10.30am to 12pm
Venue: MCAS Building, auditorium
32 Onan Road, The Galaxy
Singapore 424484
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Free

Crossroads 2018 casting call

Youth of Darul Arqam (YODA) organises a yearly play and is now doing a casting call, with training provided. Crossroads kickstarts discussions on contemporary social issues that concern youths through plays. 

Date: 5 and 12 August
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Fiqh for Ladies course 

Ustazah Nuraizah bte Amin will discuss ladies' rights within the framework of the religion as a colleague, daughter, wife and mother. Students will also learn about the fiqh (فقه) of travel, and around women's blood. Fiqh refers to the theory or philosphy of Islamic law.

Dates: 15 August to 12 September (Wednesdays)
Time: 8pm to 9.30pm
Venue: MCAS Building
32 Onan Road, The Galaxy
Singapore 424484
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S$35 for members, S$45 for non-members
 
Hashtags: #Fiqh, #Ladies

Source: MCAS Facebook. Qurban volunteers needed.

Qurban meat distribution drive

MCAS is looking for volunteers to deliver qurban meat to the poor and needy. Drivers as well as bikers who have capacity for box storage are welcome to apply.

Date: 2 September
Time: 9.30am
Call +65 6597 0400 (press 1)
Register by 3 August

Hashtag: #mcasvolunteers

The Singapore Muslim Youth Debate 2018


The Singapore Muslim Youth Debate (SMYD), organised by YODA, just needs youths aged 15 to 25 form teams of four to participate. The champions will walk away with S$4,000, while the runners-up get S$2,000 in cash.

Dates: 8 September to 13 October
Prelims will be held on 8 and 15 September
Quarterfinals on 22 September
Semifinals on 29 September, and
Finals on 13 October
Only 12 teams will compete
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