DiscoverU Presents a LIVE

Power Workshop:

“5 Essentials for Sharp

Decision Making”

How to Make Decisions that You Can’t Regret

Presented by DiscoverU Life Coach Megan Wyatt

Saturday, December 20^th

4:00-8:00 PM

Mission Viejo, CA

$50/person $20/person

(Space Limited to only 50 people * Details sent upon registration)

Questions? Email Megan@discoverulife.com

You make decisions every minute of the day, but some are more important than others. Have you ever made a decision in the past that you later regretted? Did you ever wonder how this could happen when you “knew better?”

In this DiscoverU Personal Development Workshop, we will teach you not only how to make better, sharper decisions, but also help you understand what has shaped your decisions in the past.

Life often leads you to a fork in the road. How would you feel knowing, that regardless of where you wind up, it was the correct path? Living a life filled with the pain of regret will no longer be an option after this workshop!

What You Will Learn, Insha’Allah

1) Create an “Internal Compass” for sharp decision making

2) Gain clarity on what truly makes you happy

3) Discover what beliefs weigh you down

4) Comprehend the reality of fears and how they affect your decision making process

5) Develop tools to conquer failure

6) Never feel the pain of regret EVER again!

Testimonials from the Webinar Version:

“First of all, Jazakallahu Khayrun for such a great awesome webinar!!! I pushed myself to make time for it and I am glad I was able to listen to it. I only wish I had gotten every single person I know to listen to it as well!!! No seriously mashallah I am impressed…I have read books and heard audio tapes that touched on some of the topics you went through. But the direction, relevance, and specific activities enhanced the same knowledge I had sooo much. I would love to learn more about how to define my passion, and how to dig deeper to reveal my negative values or motivators. - Salman Ashrafi, USA (posted via blog)

“I attended your webinar and refer back to my notes till this day! What has helped me confidently move forward in life was taking the time to define my values and understand what I am motivated by. This is not just a lecture you passively listen to, this is an interactive workshop that allows you to form your own conclusions on your life, which is so much more inspiring then having someone give you their two cents! “ - Sarrah Buageila, USA (email)

“Mash’allah, I truly enjoyed the Webinar. I mostly found it reassuring. After the session, I felt that in most of my life choices I had generally used the tools you gave us. That was reassuring as I am going through a rough patch at the moment which is making my self-confidence waver. In a way you told me to believe in myself again…” - Hanan, UK (via blog)

“Although I said that I didn’t have regrets over things that have happened in the past, when I actually looked back over some past decisions based on this “tool” it gave some insight into why I made them and how, with this clarity, I could have made them differently.” -Amal Stapley, Egypt (email)

“MashaAllah I really benefitted from the Webinar! It was funny because the next day in class we were doing the tafseer of an ayah and it was deja vu, they were discussing a lot of the topics you covered in your webinar! We tend to only think of making choices when it comes to a big decision (getting married etc), yet even something that may seem as trival as the words we use in our speech, or what we listen to- making the right choice is VERY important. Alhumdulillah the internal compass can be used practically at every moment.. before we open our mouths, listen, move, taste, touch, everything! This is a great blessing, jazakAllahu Khair for sharing it with us!” - Maryam, USA (via blog)

“..Your (program) tonight was amazing!!! jazakhallah khair!! Even though people may think they already know this stuff, you are really able to put it into perspective, and makes it easier to see the whole picture so we can make better decisions and truly live a life without regrets!!!
-A’amna Malik, USA (email)

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This one page Umrah guide, and one page Hajj guide is going to make your life so easy, in sha Allah. And if you pass it on to someone else, they’ll make loads of dua for you.

(Here’s an idea, print it out for your Hajj friends and family, and in pen write “please make dua for me” and sign it. That way, when they use the Hajj/Umrah guide, they’ll constantly be reminded to make dua for you.)

Here is the Umrah guide:

trueword.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/umrah-flyer.pdf

Here is the free Hajj guide:

trueword.files.wordpress.com/2007/10/hajj-flyer.pdf

But a warning: make sure you have LOTS of extra copies, cause your friends will be begging for copies.

(Printing instructions: When you print it, it’ll come out as 2 pages for each guide, those 2 pages need to be back to back. That way the guide will come out to one page, double sided.)

With best wishes to see you succeed at the highest level!

- Muhammad Alshareef

PS The Hajj/Umrah guides are available on different websites throughout the world wide web. If you would like to post it up on your websites, you are welcome to do that. Use key words: Muhammad Alshareef Hajj Umrah guide

I really don’t care too much when it comes to voting in the US presidential elections because, frankly, I’m Canadian *smile*. But the story of Obama is a modern day story of success that repeats again and again for those who understand the principles of success.

Here are three of those principles based on Obama’s rise to Presidency today…

One: Not everyone has to vote for you
A very successful man once said, “I don’t know what the secret to success is, but I do know the secret to failure: trying to please everyone.” You do NOT need everyone to vote for you, you need the majority (and in the case of entrepreneurs, a small minority is enough to make you a million bucks).

Stop trying to cater to everyone. Don’t try to please old and young, rich and poor, Republicans and Democrats… focus instead on those who will vote for you in life. Take care of them, and they’ll take care of you.

Two: Just because no one has done it in the past, doesn’t mean it cannot be done
When setting out on your goals, you may not find anyone who has done what you are planning to do. You may incorrectly come to the conclusion that it cannot be done because of the past history. But remember: every creation of Allah has a beginning.

And once it has been done once, it will be easy to duplicate.

If your dreams are something that hasn’t been done before, then let me give you the glad tidings that when you succeed, in sha Allah, your victory will give “permission” for other leaders to imagine what is possible.

Three: Don’t listen to the nay-Sayers
I was listening, last year, to “experts” commenting on the presidential election, and I distinctly remember the “expert” explicitly point out how America would never ever elect an African American to be their President.

I wonder what that “expert” is saying now.

Take intelligent counsel but always put your heart into what you are doing. In the end, if you open your mind and listen to your heart… you can’t go wrong, in sha Allah.

I vote for you! Now go do something amazing today.

With best wishes to see you succeed at the highest level!
- Muhammad Alshareef

Are you an entrepreneur looking for support, strategy, and a social network of like-minded Muslim entrepreneurs? Consider joining: www.DiscoverULife.com

PS: Did you learn any success lessons from his rise to Presidency? Please share …

AlMaghrib Institute & DiscoverULife.com Present:

Time Sensitive:

Take Control of the Financial Crisis

In this featured PowerWebinar, Muhammad Alshareef will inspire you to take actions that will turn the current financial crisis into a powerful opportunity for your growth, contribution and financial strength. What actions will you need to take now to come closer to the financial status you want?

In the second part, Monem Salam will guide you through some practical steps you can take to overcome this crisis and answer some pressing questions; The unpredictability of the stock market; economy entering a recession; CDO, CDS, credit and liquidity crisis; what does all this mean and how does it affect YOU?

With all the changes in the banking and financial landscape, markets spike and falling in records highs and lows, what should you do? Should you put your money under a mattress? Are banks safe? What about investing now?

“And that man can have nothing but what he strives for”
(Surah Najm: 39)

DiscoverU Presents:

One Life. One Chance.
TIME MASTERY

Sisters Only PowerWorkshop~ Conducted by Amirah Mauthoor
Certified Personal Development Coach

November 2, 2008 | 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
REGISTER NOW | powerworkshop@discoverulife.com

The Sky is NOT the Limit!
DO what you want! WHEN you want! HOW you want!

If you could define your life in one word, what would it be?
How much do you think your time is worth?
What is the one thing that’s stopping you from moving forward?

Think about it for a second…
We all set deadlines in our life that we want to meet. But do you not notice that most of the time we are just running out of time! Have you EVER wanted to:

- wake up for Qiyam more often; but just too tired?
- fast more often; but can’t wake up for Suhoor?
- have better study habits; but too overwhelmed?
- attain more khushoo in your Salah; but just can’t concentrate?
- kick off an idea that has been sitting in your head for the past 6 months; but just too busy?
- make more time for your husband; but just got other ’stuff’ to do?
- start a business; but just can’t plan it?
- lose a few pounds; but just not motivated?

Stuck in the same cycle? Running into the same roadblocks?

Manage phases of your life.
Measure your personal growth.
Master your Time. Master your Life.

REGISTER NOW | powerworkshop@discoverulife.com

In this powerworkshop you will:
-Learn the techniques to MAXIMIZE your time.
-Obtain the proper tools to prioritize and BALANCE your tasks.
-Discover your true potential to reach your GOALS.
-Overcome all the OBSTACLES that are standing in your way.
-Eliminate PROCRASTINATION from your life.
-Gain organizational SKILLS and TOOLS.
-View your life from a deeper PERSPECTIVE.
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Date: November 2, 2008
Time: 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Location: University of Ottawa
Room: SIMARD 224
Price: $10/Sister (Limited Seating)
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REGISTER NOW | powerworkshop@discoverulife.com

Here’s what others been saying about Amirah’s Workshops…

“This workshop exceeded my expectations. By the end, I regreted not bringing all the sisters I knew that would have significantly benefited. I thought this would be like many other time management workshops that I have experienced but this is definitely very unique in that it is religiously oriented!!”
Anonymous: Ottawa, ON
Ramadan powerworkshop

“I must say that the workshop was absolutely informative and beneficial in the sense of making me realize that achieving a goal requires utmost determination. It made me realize that if I really want to have more knowledge, I must strive to get that knowledge and not just “try” rather accomplish the deal.”
Amira Sheikh: Ottawa, ON
Ramadan powerworkshop

“The Workshop was very interactive, interesting and helpful. It was oriented for you selflessly with no self interest of Sr.Amirah, May Allah (swt) give her success and Reward.”
Khadija Begum: Newark, NJ
Time Mastery powerworkshop

“The Workshop was very helpful to me understand how I can tackle and proceed with a network of goals”
Anonymous: Newark, NJ
Time Mastery powerworkshop

“The results of having a one-on-one life coach have been amazing! She has helped me to develop a realistic action plan of achieving my goals, and what I have been wanting to do for months I was able to start the first day! I’m no longer thinking about things I hope to accomplish but actually doing them. I feel that I am now able to work around and overcome obstacles rather than being stopped by them. I would definitely recommend having a life coach to anyone who has aspirations they have not yet reached.”
Sameera T.
Houston, TX

“Amirah’s enthusiasm and energy is infectious which I find makes her a great coach for life. Often we KNOW what it takes to be successful but without any form of accountability we tend to procrastinate until we realize that life has passed us by. Amirah not only provides that accountability we need to get started on reaching our goals but she also provides the tools, thinking and ATTITUDE we need to sustain ourselves on our track to success, even in her absence. Just the initial steps of writing down my goals, and more importantly, the PURPOSE behind our goals, Amirah gave me the motivation and desire to want to excel. I have benefitted greatly and I HIGHLY recommend everyone to take advantage of her skills if they wish to be who and what they have always wanted to be and get the MOST out of life”
Saima Aziz
Ottawa, ON

REGISTER NOW | powerworkshop@discoverulife.com

8 Basic Errors Muslims make when Paying Zakat Al-Fitr

By Muhammad Alshareef, compliments of www.HeartWheelJournal.com

I feel compelled to put this together because I’ve seen the following errors being committed even since I was a young boy. In sha Allah, you can help me spread the word by sharing this article with your community, friends and family.

What is Zakat ul-Fitr? Think “Iftar”, Zakat Ul-Fitr is the charity that we pay at the end of Ramadan. Here is the foundational hadith that establishes the obligation of Zakat ul-Fitr:

Ibn `Umar reported that the Prophet (sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam), made Zakat al-Fitr compulsory on every slave, freeman, male, female, young and old among the Muslims; one Saa` (a measurement: four double handfuls) of dried dates or one Saa` of barely.

[Sahih Bukhari - Arabic/English, vol. 2, p. 339, no. 579]

To understand Zakat ul-Fitr, here is a good summary of it:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zakat_al-fitr

But unfortunately, our community makes some basic errors in the payment of Zakat Al-Fitr that must be clarified.

Error One: Paying at Eid Salah

Some people go to Eid prayers and drop money into the donation box thinking that they have paid their Zakat ul-Fitr. No, Zakat al-Fitr, which is food, must be in the hands of the needy family BEFORE Eid prayer. If someone goes to Eid prayer and pays then it is GUARANTEED that the money will NOT arrive on time. And thus the person paying is sinful for having missed the payment of Zakat al-Fitr. May Allah forgive us.

Error Two: Snail mailing the money overseas

Basic principle as before: the Zakat al-Fitr, food, MUST be in the hands of the needy BEFORE Eid prayer. One cannot mail the money overseas and have it arrive in the hands of the needy after Eid prayer is over.

However, if one is able to get the Zakah al-Fitr to the needy overseas BEFORE Eid prayer is conducted in their locality, then in sha Allah it’s alright.

Error Three: Not paying

Yes, as simple as this error is, it is HARAM to skip the payment of Zakat Al-Fitr. EVERYONE must pay Zakat Al-Fitr, every member of the household. So if you have 8 people in your house, Zakat Al-Fitr must be paid x 8, even if the youngest member is just a few days old.

Error Four: Confusing Zakat ul-Fitr with Zakat ul-Maal

We are talking about Zakat al-Fitr here (think “Iftar”, i.e. Ramadan). Zakat Al-Maal (Maal literally means wealth), is the Zakah due on ones money – and that could be due any time during the year depending on when it was due.

Error Five: Giving money instead of food

Although some scholars have allowed giving money instead of food, the spirit of Zakat Al-Fitr is to give food to the needy of the community, NOT money.

The Companion of the Prophet, Abu Sa`eed al-Khudree, radi Allahu ‘anhu, said, “In the Prophet’s time, we used to give it (Zakatal-Fitr) as a sa` of food, dried dates, barley, raisins or dried cheese”.

[Bukhari - Arabic/English vol. 2, p. 340, no. 582]

Error Six: Giving one’s Zakah al-Fitr to a charitable building project

Some people mistakenly give their Zakah Al-Fitr to a charitable building project: like the building of a Masjid, or Islamic school. There is a difference of opinion on this issue, but suffice it to say that the spirit of Zakah Al-Fitr is that the needy should have plentiful food on Eid. All eight types of recipients of Zakah mentioned in the Quran are HUMANS, not “building projects”.

Error Seven: Giving Zakat ul-Fitr to non-Muslims

Charity is given to both Non-Muslims and Muslims. However, Zakah al-Fitr charity is something exclusive to the MUSLIM poor and needy. Hence, one could not give Zakah Al-Fitr to any needy person on the street. “Regular” charity can be given to them, but not Zakah Al-Fitr.

Error Eight: Delaying distribution

Sometimes Masjids might collect Zakah Al-Fitr money and then put it in a bank. It doesn’t reach the needy for months and months. The correct method is to give Zakah Al-Fitr immediately when it is due.

These are my eight. You are welcome to share other common errors on my blog. www.DiscoverULife.com/Blog

In sha Allah, if you have Zakah questions, I encourage you to seek counsel from your local sources of knowledge. People you can speak to directly.

With best wishes to see you succeed at the highest level!

- Muhammad Alshareef

Dear Sister,

My name is Heba Alshareef, you may know me as the sister of Muhammad. You may have read some of my articles on the affairs of Muslim women. Maybe you know that I am a mother of five, or that I am a DiscoverU LifeCoach. Or maybe you don’t :)

The thing is: I know you.

I know that you are trying to figure out your life. I know that you are trying to plan your life.

And I know that you are my sister and I know that I do want to take you by the hand, and show you how to release the power that lies inside of you, to take action on what’s important to you.

Our Muslim role models have left us an example of strength and accomplishment.

Women like Khadijah and Aisha, and Bilqis, the legendary Queen of Sheba.

Has not the time arrived for us to take on the torch of their shining examples?

I want you to feel like you can be:

-> the ideal Muslimah, loved by Allah SWT, His angels, and His earthly creations

-> the strong mother – wife - daughter, capable of raising outstanding children and pleasing her husband and parents

-> the dedicated worker, educated in the field of excellence

-> the conscientious student, an asset to her field and able to contribute to her community

-> HAPPY!!!

In this one of a kind Powerworkshop, you’ll be taught how to:

-> transform your limiting beliefs

-> decipher what motivates YOU

-> live your life brilliantly on every level

-> develop your vision and purpose

-> commit to your goals and set deadlines to achieve them

-> rid yourself of the baggage that holds you back

-> tackle time restraints with a hard-core plan of action

-> identify and align your passions so that you have abundance

Using powerful group discussions, personal coaching, fun interactive exercises, and dramatic examples of success, you will be guided in the most effective methods to attain all that you want from your lives. You will learn how to take back control and nothing will ever be the same again!

Become the best you can be - Release Your Inner Queen of Sheba!

Bring your journals! Watch the inspiration and feel the excitement envelop you! It’s a new day, habibti!

I invite you to register now at: iamsheba.com

Join the Muslim women who are ready to release their inner queen of sheba!

May Allah SWT put much barakah in all that you do!

Looking forward to meeting you two days from today,

Heba

Recharge Your Faith: How to Make Your Ramadan Outstanding
Sisters only POWERWORKSHOP
Conducted by Amirah Mauthoor
Certified Personal Development Coach
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Date: August 26, 2008
Time: 6:15-9:15 PM
Location: University of Ottawa
Room: MORISSET 205
Price: $10 (Limited Seating)
***Workbook provided***
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Chase it. Catch it. Keep it.

Abu Huraira related that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

“Whoever fasts during Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. Whoever prays during the nights in Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. And he who passes Lailat al-Qadr in prayer with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven” (Bukhari, Muslim).

What’s your Ramadan going to be like this year?

Will it be Month of Feasting or Month of Fasting?
Will it be Month of Socializing or Month of Worshipping?
Will it be Month of Buying or Month of Giving?

Every year Ramadan comes and goes.

Ramadan is approaching.
Ramadan is here.
Ramadan has gone.

What is your state? How is your time spent? How is your Eman? Have you changed? Or have you slipped back to your old habits?

This Ramadan, catch it and keep with you all year round

Recharge your Faith and Make this Ramadan OUTSTANDING!

”Amirah gave me the motivation and desire to want to excel. I have benefitted greatly and I HIGHLY recommend everyone to take advantage of her skills if they wish to be who and what they have always wanted to be and get the MOST out of life”
Saima Aziz
Ottawa, ON

“Amirah has helped me to develop a realistic action plan of achieving my goals, and what I have been wanting to do for months I was able to start the first day! I’m no longer thinking about things I hope to accomplish but actually doing them. I feel that I am now able to work around and overcome obstacles rather than being stopped by them”
Anonymous
Houston, TX

In this Workshop you will:
- Learn to MANAGE your time during Ramadan
- Prime yourself BEFORE Ramadan Begins
- Train how to keep your EMAN elevated before, during and after
- Construct your ULTIMATE Du’a List
- Devote yourself to WORSHIP
- Envision your LIFE at a higher level
- INVEST your Dunya in Akhirah
- Experience outstanding RESULTS

***Register now at powerworkshop@discoverulife.com***

By Heba Alshareef