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The Dar Aljalal Mosque

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

First Citizens' Police Academy for St. Louis Area Muslims Starts Wednesday

St. Louis County Police Precinct officers, in partnership with Islamic Foundation leaders, will host an eight-week series of classes to specifically address safety on behalf of St. Louis' Muslim residents.

Organziers said 50 participants are registered for the first time Citizens' Police Academy to be hosted by St. Louis County Police, in partnership with Islamic Foundation members of the Daar-ul-Islam Mosque. The eight classes, available to all mosque members, will be held from 6-8 p.m., beginning Wednesday. Participants will graduate Jan. 16. St. Louis County Chief of Police Timothy Fitch said he believes the Citizens Police Academy creates the perfect opportunity for St. Louis County residents to get acquainted with the officers who serve and protect the community. "Participants learn about what steps they can take to avoid becoming the victim of a crime and they get an inside look at how the County Police Department operates," Fitch said…

Liz Trent

8:11 pm on Saturday, November 17, 2012

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xm_Hs3SP6c&feature=player_embedded The proof is in this video, not one single taxpayer funded organization especially Law Enforcement should ever be attending this mosque for any reason. The youth are trained in the teachings of Anwar Al Awalki, the Imam who inspired the Ft Hood Killer as well as the 911 Hijackers. Please do your homework, our national security …   more ›

Saturday, July 21, 2012

5 Things About Ramadan

July 20 marked the beginning of this holy month for Muslims in Hazelwood and around the world.

With the U.S. population of Muslims at nearly two million, more of our friends, neighbors and co-workers are observing Ramadan. Hazelwood is home to a few mosques including the newly opened The Dar Aljalal Mosque, the Anjuman-E-Ahle Bayt and the Zainabiya Imambargah Mosque on Howdershell Road (see map). Here are some basics about Ramadan, which unfolds during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. As the Huffington Post explains, the dates shift slightly from year to year. 1. What is Ramadan? The website TheEid.com states, "During the entire month Muslims abstain from food, water and sexual activities. According to Islam it is best way of devotion of Muslims towards God."  2. How do people observe it? The fasting aspect of Ramadan may be…

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