Tonight should be a very eventful night indeed!

There are a few activities planned for tonight that very rarely come together on the same day.

Firstly, Shaikh Ahmad bin Yahyaa an-Najmee, the Mufti of the Southern Regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will be giving a lecture at Masjid Qubaa' titled, "The Victorious Group", in relation to the Hadeeth of the Prophet, sallallaahu `alaihi wa sallam, "There will continue to be a group from my Ummah, upon the Truth, victorious..."

After the Shaikh's Lecture which is between Maghrib and `Ishaa' Prayers, there will be a get together with the other Scholars, the Stars of guidance, in a local Istiraahah (Local places for family get-togethers and small events).

The main scheduled guests are Shaikh Ahmad bin Yahyaa an-Najmee, and Shaikh Zaid bin Muhammad Haadee al-Madkhalee.

Normally Istiraahah events are visited by other Scholars as well such as:

• Shaikh `Ubaid bin `Abdillaah al-Jaabiree
• Shaikh Saalih as-Suhaimee
• Shaikh Muhammad bin Haadee al-Madkhalee
• And others...

These events are great for the Students in our University because of the fact that at the beginning of the School Year, there is always an Istiraahah Event, so the new students get a chance to meet with many other students from other countries, thus aiding them in networking and getting used to their new surroundings. As well as, the older students who are graduating, they get to meet the newer students and give them any advice before the new school year.

Also, at the end of the school year, there is generally an Istiraahah Event planned. This way those students who will be leaving, are able to leave on a good note, having met all their acquaintences and meeting many of the Scholars before leaving.

Last year, at th end of the school year we had an amazing Istiraahah Event, with a surprise visit by Shaikh `Alee bin `Abdir-Rahmaan al-Hudhaifee, Senior Imaam of the Prophet's Masjid.

In general, it's an awesome opportunity for us students and any visitors visiting Madinah.
If you are in Madinah, or can make the drive up from Jeddah, Makkah or Yanbu, do it. If you leave after Dhuhr Prayer, you can get here well in time for the Talk and the Event.

Take care people...