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Praise be to Allah, the Lords of the Words, and blessing and Peace be Upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his family and companions.

Allaah has chosen for us Islam as our religion and He will not accept any other religion from anyone, as He Almighty Says (what means): "And whoever seeks a religion other than Islam, it will never be accepted of him, and in the Hereafter he will be one of the losers." [Quran 3:85]

Prophet Muhammad  told us that some of his followers would follow non-Muslims in some of their rituals and customs, as in the Hadeeth (Prophetic narration) narrated by Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri : "You will certainly follow the ways of those who came before you, span by span and cubit by cubit, until even if they were to enter a lizard's hole, you would follow them." We (listeners) said, "O Messenger of Allaah, (do you mean) the Jews and Christians?" He  said: "Then who else?"  [Al-Bukhaari]

What the Prophet  spoke of has indeed come to pass and has become widespread in recent times, in many of the Muslim countries. Many of the Muslims follow non-Muslims in many of their customs and ways of behaving, and imitate them in some of their rituals and in celebrating their holidays. 

The matter has been made even worse by the opening up of mass communications between peoples, whereby the rituals and customs of the non-Muslims are now transmitted with the glamorous adornment of sound and image from their countries into the Muslim countries, via satellite TV and the World Wide Web (Internet). Many Muslims have been deceived by their glamour. 

In recent years, a new phenomenon has spread among the Muslim youth - males and females alike - which does not bode well. This is manifested in their imitation of non-Muslims in their celebration of the Valentine's Day, which has led the scholars to explain the rulings of Sharee'ah (Islamic Law) concerning that, out of sincerity towards Allaah, His Messenger  the leaders of the Muslims and their common folk, so that Muslims may have a clear understanding of this issue and so that they will not fall into that which will undermine the 'Aqeedah (belief) with which Allaah has blessed them. 

The story of the Festival of Love (Valentine's Day) 

The Festival of Love was one of the festivals of the pagan Romans, when paganism was the prevalent religion of the Romans more than seventeen centuries ago.

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centuries ago. In the pagan Roman concept, it was an expression of "spiritual love". 

There were myths associated with this pagan festival of the Romans, which persisted with their Christian heirs. Among the most famous of these myths was the Roman belief that Romulus, the founder of Rome, was suckled one day by a she-wolf, which gave him strength and wisdom. 

The Romans used to celebrate this event in mid-February each year with a big festival. One of the rituals of this festival was the sacrifice of a dog and a goat. Two strong and muscular youths would daub the blood of the dog and goat onto their bodies, and then they would wash the blood away with milk. After that there would be a great parade, with these two youths at its head, which would go about the streets. The two youths would have pieces of leather with which they would hit everyone who crossed their path. The Roman women would welcome these blows, because they believed that they could prevent or cure infertility. 

The connection between Saint Valentine and this festival 

Saint Valentine is a name which is given to two of the ancient "martyrs" of the Christian Church. It was said that there were two of them, or that there was only one, who died in Rome as the result of the persecution of the Gothic leader Claudius, 296 CE. In 350 CE, a church was built in Rome on the site of the place where he died, to perpetuate his memory. 

When the Romans embraced Christianity, they continued to celebrate the Feast of Love mentioned above, but they changed it from the pagan concept of "spiritual love" to another concept known as the "martyrs of love", represented by Saint Valentine who had advocated love and peace, for which cause he was martyred, according to their claims. It was also called the Feast of Lovers, and Saint Valentine was considered to be the patron saint of lovers. 

One of their false beliefs connected with this festival was that the names of girls who had reached marriageable age would be written on small rolls of paper and placed in a dish on a table. Then the young men who wanted to get married would be called, and each of them would pick a piece of paper. He would put himself at the service of the girl whose name he had drawn for one year, so that they could find out about one another. Then they would get married, or they would repeat the same process again on the day of the festival in the following year. 

The Christian clergy reacted against this tradition, which they considered to have a corrupting influence on the morals of young men and women. It was abolished in Italy, where it had been well-known, then it was revived in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, when in some western countries there appeared shops which sold small books called “Valentine’s books”, which contained love poems, from which the one who wanted to send a greeting to his sweetheart could choose. They also contained suggestions for writing love letters.

It was also said concerning the origin of this holiday that when the Romans

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became Christian, after Christianity had become widespread, the Roman emperor Claudius II decreed in the third century CE that soldiers should not get married, because marriage would distract them from the wars they used to fight. This decree was opposed by Saint Valentine, who started to perform marriages for the soldiers in secret. When the emperor found out about that, he threw him in jail and sentenced him to execution. In prison, he (Saint Valentine) fell in love with the jailer's daughter, but this was a secret because according to Christian laws, priests and monks were forbidden to marry or fall in love. But he is still regarded highly by the Christians because of his steadfastness in adhering to Christianity when the emperor offered to pardon him if he forsook Christianity and worshipped the Roman gods; then he would be one of his closest confidantes and he would make him his son-in-law. But Valentine refused this offer and preferred Christianity, so he was executed on 14 February 270 CE, on the eve of February 15, the festival of Lupercalis. So this day was named for this saint.

In The Story of Civilization, it says that the Church devised a calendar in which every day was designated as the feast day of one of the saints. In England, Saint Valentine’s Day was to come at the end of winter. When that day came, according to them, the birds mated enthusiastically in the forests, and the young men would put flowers on the windowsills of the homes of the girls whom they loved. (TheStory of Civilization by Will Durant, 15/23) 

The Pope designated the day of the death of Saint Valentine, February 14, 270 CE, as a festival of love. Who is the Pope? He is the “the archbishop, the supreme pontiff of the universal church, the successor of Saint Peter.” The archbishop has prescribed for the followers of his faith the observance of this festival which was an innovation in their own religion. This reminds us of what Allah says in the noble Quran:

Among the most important symbols of this holiday: 

1- Expressing joy and happiness on this occasion, as on their other major festivals. 

2- Exchanging red roses, which is an expression of love, the "spiritual love" of the pagans or the "love" of the Christians. Hence it is known to them as the Feast of Lovers. 

3- Sending greeting cards. On some of these cards are pictures of "Cupid", who appears as a child with two wings, carrying a bow and arrows. This was the god of love of the pagan Romans - Exalted is Allaah

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far above their fabrications and their association of others with Him.

4 – Exchange of words of love and desire in the greetings cards which they send to one another, in verse, prose and short phrases. Some of the cards contain comical pictures and funny words, and they often contain the phrase “be my Valentine”. This represents the Christian concept of this festival after it was taken from the pagan concept.

5 – In many western countries, parties are held during the day and in the evening, where there is mixing of men and women, and dancing. Many of them send gifts such as roses and boxes of chocolates to their wives, friends and those whom they love.

Anyone who looks at what is said above about the myths surrounding this pagan festival will clearly understand the following:

Firstly: That its origins lie in the pagan beliefs of the Romans, where it was an expression of the spiritual love of the idols which they used to worship instead of Allaah. Whoever celebrates it is celebrating an occasion of shirk on which the idols are venerated. Allaah says: “Verily, whosoever sets up partners (in worship) with Allaah, then Allaah has forbidden Paradise to him, and the Fire will be his abode. And for the Zaalimoon (polytheists and wrongdoers) there are no helpers” [al-Maa’idah 5:72]

Secondly: That the development of this festival among the Romans was connected to myths and legends which no sound mind can accept, let alone the mind of the Muslim who believes in Allaah and His Messengers (peace be upon them). Can anyone of sound mind believe that a she-wolf suckled the founder of the city of Rome and gave him strength and wisdom. Moreover, these myths go against the belief (‘aqeedah) of the Muslim because the One Who bestows strength and wisdom is the Creator, may He be glorified and exalted, not the milk of a she-wolf! The same applies to the myth that their idols could protect them from evil or keep wolves away from their flocks.

Thirdly: Among the ugly rituals of the Romans on this day was the sacrifice of a dog and a goat, the daubing of their blood onto two youths then washing the blood off with milk, etc… This is something that would cause revulsion in anyone of a sound nature, and it is unacceptable to the sound mind.

Fourthly: The connection between Saint Valentine and this festival has been questioned by many sources, and it considered to be far from definite. It would have been better for the Christians to reject this pagan festival in which they imitated the pagans. So how about Muslims, who are commanded to be different from the Christians and the pagans before them?

Fifthly: This festival was denounced by the Christian clergy in Italy, the bastion of Catholicism, because it was spreading bad attitudes and having an adverse effect on the minds of young men and women. So it is better for the Muslims to reject it, warn others against it and to fulfil their duty towards it of enjoining what is good and forbidding what is evil.

Someone may ask: why do we Muslims not celebrate this festival? This question may be answered as follows:

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This question may be answered in several ways: 
1- In Islam, the festivals are clearly defined and well established, and no additions or subtractions may be accepted. They are an essential part of our worship and there is no room for personal opinion. They have been prescribed for us by Allaah and His Messenger . Ibn Taymiyyah, may Allaah have mercy on him, said: 

"Festivals are part of the laws, clear way and religious ceremonies of which Allaah Says

'To each among you, We have prescribed a law and a clear way'[Quran 5:48] 

'For every nation We have ordained religious ceremonies which they must follow.'" [Quran 22:67

Like the Qiblah (the direction faced in prayer), prayer and fasting. So there is no difference between joining them in their festival and joining them in their other rituals. Agreeing with the whole festival is agreeing with disbelief. Agreeing with some of their minor issues is the same as agreeing with them in some of the branches of disbelief.

Festivals are the most distinctive things by which religions are told apart, so whoever celebrates their festivals is agreeing with the most distinctive rituals of disbelief. Undoubtedly, going along with them in their festivals may, in some cases, lead to disbelief. Dabbling in these things, at the very least, is a sin. The Prophet  referred to the fact that every nation has its own festivals when he  said: "Every nation has its own ‘Eed and this is our ‘Eed." [Al-Bukhaari]

Because Valentine's Day goes back to Roman times, not Islamic times, this means that it is something which belongs exclusively to the Christians, not to Islam, and the Muslims have no share and no part in it. If every nation has its own festivals, as the Prophet  said: "Every nation has its ‘Eed" [Al-Bukhaari and Muslim] - then this means that every nation should be distinguished by its festivals.

If the Christians have a festival and the Jews have a festival, which belongs exclusively to them, then no Muslim should join in with them, just as he does not share their religion or their direction of prayer.

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AL-YAQEEN EDUCATION SYSTEM

Newsletter Year 2011

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FROM,
THE DESK OF DIRECTOR,
AL-YAQEEEN EDUCATION SYSTEM
MRS. ANSARI.

We feel immense pleasure and proud to announce the AL-YAQEEN EDUCAYION SYSTEM has successfully completed its two years. The Pattern of growth shows the trust and faith of the respected parents, which we are really obliged for. The publication of the first 'News Letter' is therefore an important event in the school's history and hopefully it will yield a tradition.

As we grow in numbers, this year we are going to add grade VI to the system with addition of infrastructure resources as well as enhanced facilities in the computer lab. Science lab will be completed in our next session.
By the Grace of AL-MIGHTY ALLAH numerous students will be blessed with HIFZ-E-QURAn (Insha' Allah) and we are really grateful for the trust and encouragement we have received in the proceeding two years.

Several success stories of our students in academics and cultural events that have grown in size, colour and depth mirroring the inner growth of our children are the very signs for us to keep moving on. We ensure you to provide not only the quality of education but also motivate children to excel in their endeavors with full pace.


VISION AND GOALS

* Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes the goal.

* Keep your head & heart going in the right direction & you'll have sorry about your feel.

* It's better to aim at a good thing & miss it, but that our aim is too low & we reach it.

* Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplish with your ability.

* Progress has little to do with speed but much to do with direction.

* If you tell me it can't be done. I'll say it can, and show you how to do it!
                              Refuse to be average.

* The man which really wants to do something finds a way; the other man finds an excuse.

* The real voyage of discovering consists not seeking new lands, but in seeing with new eyes.

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Newsletter Year 2011

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GLIMPSE OF EVENTS!!!

Open House

The Eye catching projects displayed by the AL-Yaqenian Students in Mega Open House event were praised and appreciated by thousands of visitors. Received record notes are worthwhile.

A JUNGLE scene was created in the open house which gave awareness to the students to protect the wildlife which is now endangered.

Profession Display

Islamic activity

Jumble Sale

Our Young Talent

Wildlife

Excursion

Pakistan Day Celebrations

On Independence Day

ROSHAN PAKISTAN
with Mr. BEAN at Bahria Auditorium

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Newsletter Year 2011

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Climb every mountain, 

Ford every stream, 

every rainbow, 

Until you find your dream!!

Events Log by Mrs. Nishat

(Coordinator Elementary Section) 

The Trust and Faith of our respected Parents has brought a name and fame in keeping the name of AL-YAQEEN Education System to higher-extent. Alhumdulillah this year comes to an end successfully.

Several events took place in this year, vegetable and fruit day (15th October), Soup activity (22nd December), Spring Day, Fun Day etc. Naat and Qirat competition were held on (25th February), beside Knorr Day activity and Roshan Pakistan programme were organized in school premises.Field trip was arranged on (25th November) at Maritime Museum.

Two P.T.Ms were held on 11th October 2010 & 9th March 2011. Appreciating encouraging and satisfactory notes received from the parents show the efforts of our Teachers & endeavors of our coordinators and Principal.

AL-YAQEEN Education system has facilitated its students in the captivating events of Roshan Pakistan held on Saturday 16th  April 2011 at Bahria Auditorium to showcase their talents. The School is also exploring the hidden talents of the students through colorful morning presentations. We feel proud to increase the Namaz Timings effective from 1st June 2011.

Future planning includes excellence in speaking and writing skills of our students. Exciting and Interesting Science & computer activities, sports and excursion trip etc.

At the end i convey my full regard for the full cooperation of our whole staff and teachers and special regard for the  endeavors of our Principal who devoted full time in training the teachers.

Thank You

From the Desk of Head Quaran Faculty:

-KASHIF AKRAM-

"The Best among you who learn Quran and teaches it" (Al-Hadith)

Keeping in the mind the above mentioned Hadith, our motto is to produce a generation who not only adopt and strong in religious matters  but in academics too.

By the Grace of the Omnipotent Al-Mighty this year lots of impasses were removed and a number of achievements have been touched. Top of the list is the completion of Hfiz by two our students this academic year and many more in Queue.

Our state-of-the-Art Hifz Programme is so tempting that many students lefts madressahs to get admission here. Among our future programmes are the rapid / catchup classes for those students who are pursuing Hifz without academics which enable them to recover the missing period of academics and later is the Induction of KHULASA - E - TAFSEER from Grade V for the students (Hifz / Non Hifz). 
It is only due to blessing of AL-Mighty that we turned over a new leaf, INSHALLAH we shall bend over backwards to our respected parents and leave no stone unturned to come up to their expectations.

ADVICE TO ALL:

Champions are not super-natural personalities. Just they avail the moments when other give up their efforts and step forward, so try to be champion.

Thank You 

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Newsletter Year 2011

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Students Write UPS!!!

"Toffee"

I love to eat toffee
With a Flavor of coffee
Coffee's color is brown
Just as my sleeping gown
Coffee is similar to chocolate
I enjoy having it with my classmate
By, Abdul Rehman 1-d

"Riddles"

An alphabet is the name of an Organ (eye) I

An alphabet which is the name of a liquid (tea) T

An alphabet which is the name of water (sea) C
By Usman Asif (Sp. Hifz)

Friend....

Forgives you when you are unkind
Respect you always,
Includes you in every game,
Encourage you when you are sad,
 Never hurts you,
Discusses secret things with you .....
By, Sufyan Hanif IV-A

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Newsletter Year 2011

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Events Log by,

M.S. Hina Kiran

(Coordinator E.C. E)

With the Grace of Almighty ALLAH and with the efforts our management and our teachers and most of all Parents who trusted and kept faith in us. AL-Yaqeen Educational System has successfully completed its two yaers.

In the past two years AL-YAQEEN achieved the target of academic as well as extracurricular activities. Colour Day was also celebrated in which every class was decorated with colors assigned to them.

Excursion and field trip to the ZOO has also been organized. Student's Pet day was arranged in which Students bought different pet animals. Sports Day, Open house, and lot more activities have been arranged for students to increase knowledge and enhance their skills.

Monthly soft boards are made by Teachers according to the theme given to them. Main Motto of our School is to "Learn with Fun" through activity based learning and AL-Yaqeen always tried to balance Deen and Duniya.

Guide Lines for Parents by,

Mrs. Urooj Khan

(Coordinator)

* Encourage your Child to recite Duas in their everyday life.

* Be a role model.

*The most precious thing that we can give our children's are good character.

* Set a routine and stick to it.

* enough sleep and healthy food are necessary for good learning.

* Set as airy and well lit corner for study, trust your child, remember that every child is a genius and every child can do marvelous things.

* Use good language and in appropriate words.

 

 Future Goals

* Up-gradation  of the classes till Cambridge and Matric system.

* Language class twice a week for special HIFZ Childrens.

* Physical Education session for the students.

* Well equipped library with lost of informative books.

* Computer and Science labs providing chance to explore.

* Enhanced Extra Curricular activities through Audio-Video session.

* In-service teacher training session.

* Beginning of Tarbiah Classes through specially designed  and own curriculum.

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Art Work of our Students

A Beautiful Scene by Saad 1C

By Saddam Shahid 1 C

By M. Asad 1 D

Fish in the Sea by Areeb 1 D

Process of Germination by M. Subhan 1 D

Monkey on the Tree by Zainab Khizer IV A

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