Silent Auction
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Master Calligraphy Piece
$500An original piece titled "My Success" donated by master calligrapher Pablo (Khalid) Casado.
In ink on hand ahar paper, using the celi sulus / Jaly thuluth script of Arabic, is written: "And my success is only by Allah." This piece was shipped from Madrid and is delicatedly wrapped in a handmade wooden box. The beautiful piece measures 50 X 50 cm.
A rising star in the world of calligraphy, Khalid works alongside Master Mohammad Zakaria when he visits the DC area. In 2014, after having devoted himself completely to learning this art, he received his icazet or calligraphy master teacher (with permission to teach) in sülüs and nesih styles in IRCICA (Research Center for Islamic History Art and Culture), signed by the masters Hassan Çelebi, Ferhat Kurlu and Nuria García. Don't miss your chance to have an original timeless treasure in your home.
See more of his beautiful work, or commission a piece at www.sacred-lines.com.
Please see the certificate of authenticity displayed in images attached.
Value : $1500
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Oath Pizza
$19$25 Gift Certificate
Take a night off from cooking and head over to the Mosaic District in Fairfax for some mouthwatering pizza at Oath. More of a breakfast person? Try their new breakfast sandwiches and pizzas, made with cage-free eggs and GMO-free proteins, paired best with a La Colombe draft latte!
Address: Oath Pizza, 2920 District Ave Suite 150, Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: (703) 280-5800
https://order.oathpizza.com/menu/mosaic/
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1st Birthday Photoshoot
$100Memorialize your child's first birthday with Maryum Ali, talented owner of Smile Portraits (infant and children photography) and HnM Photoz LLC (wedding photography).
- Gift certificate expires June 30, 2020.
- Studio sessions available until December 31, 2019, at the Smile Portraits studio inside Columbia Mall (21044).
- To book your out-of-studio session, contact Maryum at smileportraits2018@gmail.com or call 667-200-5283.
Value: $150
https://www.smile-portraits.com/
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Chai and Chaat Snack Party
$100Chai & Chaat Tea Party for 10
Sit back, relax, and enjoy your party while hostesses Ambereen and Solat take care of snacks and chai! This party package for 10 includes:
4 appetizers
4 desserts
4 teas
Please contact ambereen@nwmi.org for more details.
108
Master Cut and Style for Women
$35An exclusive, private (hijabi-friendly) professional one-seat salon experience every Muslimah craves! Give your hair the care it needs with a shampoo, cut and style by Master Hair Designer Angela Rahnama.
Angela Rahnama is a Master Hair Designer with over 20 years of experience. She attended Graham Webb Acadamy, one of the best hair schools on the east coast. After graduating in 2003, she worked at the elite Aveda Salon, Circe, where she learned how to master her craft and became an educator on the foundations of cutting. She extensively trained and mentored all of the new talent. Angela is a color expert and prides herself as a precision cutter. Not only is Angela exceptionally talented in her field, she cares about all of her guests and takes the time to really listen to what they want and need.
Winner to contact Angela at angela.glossgenius.com.
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Signed Messages in Night Sky!
$100The NWMI teen authors who wrote the incredible book, I am the Night Sky - have each signed and wrote inspirational messages into this one extraordinary copy! This item is truly priceless and so is their wisdom!
- "Never stop expressing yourself. Every facet of your identity is important!"
- "Always do you! Be yourself and never apologize for it!"
- "Push yourself, and you may find something within yourself that you never knew was there"
- "When all else fails...write. Never stop. It pays off. Every time."
- "Trust in Allah (swt) and get out of the way of yourself. The results will amaze you."
Kirkus reviews just named this book one of the best of 2019 for Young Readers on "Living Boldly"!
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Rabia Chaudhary: Lunch + Book
$75Lunch with Rabia Chaudhary + signed copy of "Adnan's Story"
Enjoy a paid lunch with award-winning author Rabia Chaudhary, the voice behind the worldwide hit podcast 'Serial,' and receive a signed copy of her NYT bestseller, "Adnan's Story."
Rabia Chaudry is an attorney and president and founder of the Safe Nation Collaborative. She was a fellow with New America's International Security program. Rabia has been an advocate in the American Muslim community on the grassroots level for many years, working hard to correct misconceptions and build interfaith relationships.
Rabia is a frequent public speaker on issues related to diaspora Muslim communities, and her writing has appeared in numerous outlets including Patheos, the Huffington Post, the Chicago Times, the Hartford Courant, CommonDreams.org, The Truman Project, and The Moderate Voice. She has been a speaker at The Global Counterterrorism Forum, the Islamic Society of North America's Annual Conference, the Islamic Circle of North America's Annual Conference, and the 28th Annual Peace, Justice, and Environment Conference as well as dozens of local and regional events. Learn more about her work here: http://www.rabiachaudry.com
Contact Solat at solat@nwmi.org for more information.
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Asma Uddin: Lunch + Book
$35Lunch with Asma Uddin + signed copy of "When Islam is Not a Religion: Inside America's Fight for Religous Freedom"
Enjoy a paid lunch with Asma T. Uddin, a religious liberty lawyer and scholar working for the protection of religious expression for people of all faiths in the U.S. and abroad. Her areas of expertise include law and religion (church/state relations), international human rights law on religious freedom, and Islam and religious freedom.
Uddin is an active lecturer to diverse religious groups in the U.S. and overseas on the importance of religious liberty, and she is widely published on the topic by law reviews, university presses, and national and international newspapers. Uddin has worked on religious liberty cases at the U.S. Supreme Court, federal appellate courts, and federal trial courts.
In addition to her legal work, Uddin writes and speaks on the intersections of Muslims and gender issues. Her work as the founding Editor-in-Chief of Altmuslimah.com, she has managed the web-magazine and organized vigorous debates and conferences on the multifaceted issues of gender, politics, and religion. Uddin has advised numerous media projects on American Muslims, including most recently as Executive Producer for the Emmy and Peabody nominated docu-series, The Secret Life of Muslims. Learn more about her work here: https://www.asmauddin.com.
Contact Solat at solat@nwmi.org for more information.
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Hena Khan: Virtual Visit+Books
$85Enjoy a basket of autographed books from children's book author Hena Khan and her Skype visit to your child's classroom!
Hena Khan is a Pakistani-American Muslim author of picture books and middle grade fiction. Her novel Amina's Voice launched Simon & Schuster's Salaam Reads imprint and was named a Best Book of 2017 by the Washington Post, NPR, Kirkus Reviews, and others. Hena's award-winning picture books include Golden Domes and Silver Lanterns, Under My Hijab, Crescent Moons and Pointed Minarets, Night of the Moon, and It's Ramadan, Curious George. For more of her work, visit: https://www.henakhan.com.
Please contact Solat at solat@nwmi.org for more details.
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Dalia Mogahed: Lunch + Book
$200Lunch with Dalia Mogahed + signed copy of "Who Speaks For Islam? What a Billion Muslims Really Think"
Enjoy a paid lunch with renowned TED speaker, researcher, and scholar Dalia Mogahed and receive a signed copy of her bestselling book.
Dalia Mogahed has been the voice for American Muslims on major media outlets such as MSNBC, PBS, Al Jazeera, and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah. CNN named her one of the 25 Most Influential Muslim Americans in 2018. Millions watched her TED Talk, "What it's like to be Muslim in America." She served on Obama's Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships in 2009, advising the White House on how faith-based organizations can help the government solve persistent social problems. For more about her work, visit: https://www.ispu.org/dalia-mogahed.
For more information, contact Solat at solat@nwmi.org.
115
6 Hour of Online Quran lessons
$506 hours of one-on-one online Quran classes conducted by Syeda Jafri
Enhance your Quran skills from the comfort of your home! Please email solat@nwmi.org for redeeming instructions.
116
1-on-1 Sewing Class
$352-Hour Beginner Sewing Lesson in Your Home
Do you have a sewing machine, but don't know how to use it? Sumiyeh, an experienced seamstress, will come to your home for a personalized, two-hour beginner sewing lesson to show you how it's done.
If you have a young child who would like to learn too, they can be included in the lesson. Winner to provide the material and Sumiyeh will lead you in a simple project.
Winner to contact Sumiyeh at firstmart@live.com to schedule your lesson.
117
Front Point Security System
$150Be protected in your home by using this Safer, Smarter, Simpler security system by Frontpoint.
The camera-only system includes:
1-year contract
1 doorbell camera
2 indoor cameras
It's the slimmest wide-range doorbell camera around. With infrared vision and two-way audio, you can see, hear and speak with whoever's at your door any time, day or night. Motion sensors alert you of activity even if the doorbell isn't pressed.
The indoor cameras use True HD video, have Bluetooth speakers and an echo-cancelling microphone. Digital pan and tilt, wide-angle lens for a full 180° view, and enhanced zoom capabilities. Initiate two-way audio calls with other users right through the Frontpoint App.
Please contact Solat at solat@nwmi.org for additional details.
119
Winter Solstice Celebration
$60Enjoy a candlelit evening with loved ones, full of yummy treats, delicious tea, and seasonal fruits, to celebrate the longest night of the year (December 21, 2019). This Persian holiday is for anyone who enjoys partying the night away. The setup will be for up to 20 guests.
Winner to contact Fatimeh at fatimehasi@gmail.com to schedule their party setup.
120
Kitchen Redesign
$275Been dreaming of a new kitchen? It's time to make those dreams reality. Architectural Designer Mona Eldadah will put her 20 years of experience into action to create the kitchen of your dreams.
Winner will get a site visit with two design meetings, which will lead to an existing demolition floor plan and a new floor plan with a layout ready to build. Recommendations and feedback on cabinet finishes, countertop options, and flooring types also included.
Value: $1500
Please contact Mona at mona@nwmi.org to get started on the kitchen of your dreams!
122
Halal Paint and Sip Night
$200Host a paint and sip night in your home with artist Fatmata Koroma and three of your closest friends!
Fatmata will provide all needed materials for the approximately 2-hour session. Each guest will walk away with their very own work of art!
Contact Zainab at zainab@nwmi.org for additional information.
125
Try out Noor Vitamins
$25Health-conscious? Experience Noor Vitamins' unmatched purity and potency, combining nutritional science with state-of-the-art pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing.
Package contains:
2 X 60ct bottles of Daily Energy and Immune System Support tablets
2 X 120ct bottles of Omega 3 Fish Oil softgels
2 water bottles
Value - $75
To learn more, visit: https://www.noorvitamins.com.
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Shepherd Meats
$115$150 Gift Certificate
Enjoy a sampling of some of the highest quality zabiha meat from Shepherd Meats, including high-grade beef (including steaks), chicken, turkey, lamb, goat, seafood, deli meats and beef jerky.
Shepherd Meats is a direct-to-consumer meat logistics company. They offer hand-harvested, halal, premium meats and trusted farm-to-fork delivery systems. Products are delivered anywhere in the states and are:
Certified Humane
Domestically Raised
Fresh, never frozen livestock
100% hand-slaughtered zabiha
Premium Quality Meats
To learn more, visit: https://shepherdmeats.com/faqs/
Please contact Solat at solat@nwmi.com on how instructions on how to redeem gift certificate.
127
Bismillah Box for Women & Kids
$50Enjoy the December Bismillah Box, the ultimate stationary box for Muslimahs!
Each Bismillah Box includes:
- A Muslimah Daily Planner from Striving Flawlessly. Each Muslimah Planner includes an Alhamdulilah section, A Salah section, an Ayah of the Day, appointments schedule, and more! Also included is a rose crystal pen, three planner sticker sheets, and a silk dust bag.
- A Goals Journal from UK-based Deen and Paper, featuring three phenomenal women of Islam. Will you channel Khadijah, Aishah, or Maryam with the new year?
- A 3D LED lamp featuring the name of Allah (swt) to light up these long winter nights.
- An OSM button displaying the attributes of the first generation of Muslimahs. Will you get Khadijah, Aishah, Zainab, or Fatimah?
- A custom print inspired by the Phenomenal Women of Islam found in Deen & Paper's Goals Journal, one included in every Bismillah Box.
Along with the December Box, receive a FREE Bismillah Box Kids Mini Box here. Each Bismillah Box Kids Mini Box includes:
- Hassan and Aneesa Go to Madrasa by Yasmeen Rahim
- An adorable Arabic alphabet print from Designed by Sanna
- A full set of Arabic alphabet stickers
Total Value: $100
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Online Dietician
$30Meet your physical and nutritional health goals with a customized diet plan and online support from Zainab Sarwar, an accredited weight loss nutritionist.
Zainab's weight loss programs have provided 24/7 assistance and supervision to clients around the world. Her 21-Day Weight-Loss Challenge is renowned in Dubai for its innovative dietary and exercise solutions and guaranteed results.
Power Yoga Specialist working with CP (cerebral palsy) children in Asia.
In addition to work as a nutritionist, Zainab works with children with cerebral palsy across Asia as a Power Yoga Specialist. She also writes monthly columns on yoga, diet, nutrition and life at altMuslimah.com.
Value - $300
For details, contact Solat at solat@nwmi.org
135
Spartan Race Registration
$45Free registration to the Washington D.C. Spartan Sprint on Saturday, June 27th, 2020.
Join Spartan Race veteran Nabil Adawi for three miles that will change your life! The Sprint is the perfect distance, whether you're starting your Spartan journey or returning to crush your last time. With 20 obstacles over three miles, the Spartan Sprint is the starting line of champions.
Register at https://register.chronotrack.com/r/52146
The winners will be responsible for the insurance fee ($14) and the processing fees.
Please contact Solat at solat@nwmi.org for the race registration code.
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Club Pilates - Tysons
$130Gift certificate for 1 month of unlimited classes at Tysons Corner's Club Pilates (valued at $225)!
Club Pilates Tysons Corner offers more than just low-impact, full-body workouts. With a range of class offerings that challenge your mind as well as your body, Club Pilates provides a path to a richer, more-fulfilling life. Get started on a path to a better tomorrow.
139
Indigo Frequency
$155Enjoy two 1-hour massages from the comfort of your home with female masseuse, artist and life coach Valerie Theodore. Value: $240.
Please contact Valerie (Indigo Frequency) to schedule appointment at :
Indigo_Frequency@yahoo.com or via phone on 917-921.6371
Note: This item is exclusive to female bidders. Both hours must be redeemed by February 2020.
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Muslim Mental WeIlness
$55Schedule three virtual sessions with Anisa Diab via www.anisadiab.com. ONLINE COACHING
Sessions are conducted via Skype for 50 minutes each. Once you purchase this session, you will be able to access tools via your Life Coach Hub dashboard portal that includes goal tracking, journaling, tasks/homework, forms & assessments and other helpful information.
Anisa Diab, MS, LGPC, NCC, DCC is a mental health advocate and public speaker with a background in clinical mental health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention. Diab is currently accepting clients to offer life coaching for a variety of concerns including:
Anxiety -Depression -Bullying -Religious Intolerance/Islamophobia, -Managing Toxic Relationships -Parenting Education -Conflict Resolution -Self Esteem & Body Image -Grief and Loss -College Student Life -Crisis Management -Work-Life Balance -Goal-Setting -Professional Development -Cultural Issues -Divorce -Identity Issus -ADHD -Teenage Angst -Discrimination
Anisa uses a Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and Solution-focused approach with mindfulness practices. For Muslim clients, Anisa incorporates Islamic teachings and spiritual references to help clients attain their goals and bring meaning to their challenges.
We will also be able to communicate between sessions using your dashboard. Examples of concerns that may be addressed within sessions involve anxiety, depression, managing toxic relationships, parenting education, bullying/religious intolerance, conflict resolution, self-esteem and body image, grief and loss, college student life, crisis management, work-life balance, goal-setting, and professional development. Some clients also benefit simply from having a professional who is a ready-resource in providing confidential and non-judgmental support in coping with every-day issues as they arise.
Please contact Anita Diab via https://www.lifecoachhub.com/coach/anisa-diab to schedule appointment and redeem three virtual sessions.
144
Facial by London Skincare (VA)
$45Treat yourself to a facial by the specialists in Falls Church, Va!
The esthetician at London Skincare Specialists is highly qualified and experienced in body and skincare treatments. Trained in London, England, with many years in this field, she is fully equipped to give you the best service available. Bebe will start with a skin analysis and then provide a customized facial for your skin type.
https://londonskincare.squarespace.com/
PHONE
703.734.6894
LOCATION
7287 Redd Rd. Falls Church, VA 22043
145
Afghan Bistro
$75$100 Gift Certificate
Voted #3 on Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in 2017 (nationwide!) and praised by food critics from Northern Virginia Magazine ("impeccable") and The Washington Post ("the area's best Afghan experience"), this family-run halal restaurant is unforgettable for omnivores and vegetarians alike. View the menu here.
Reservations are a must!
Address: 8081-D, Alban Rd | Springfield, VA
146
Saffron Grill - Baltimore
$55$50 Gift Certificate
Visit Saffron Grill located in Fells Point, Baltimore, for delicious halal Yemeni and Pakistani food.
Address: 616 S Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21231
Phone: (410) 558-1234
sgbaltimore.com
Contact saffrongrillbaltimore@gmail.com for details on redeeming the gift certificate.
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Georgetown Cupcake
$50$50 Gift Certificate
Georgetown Cupcake is one of the top local destinations for designer cupcakes! Made on-site daily with the finest ingredients, these cupcakes offer a mouth-watering variety of flavors to please any palate!
Don't miss out on experiencing these scrumptious cupcakes at either the Washington, D.C. or Bethesda location.
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1 Month of Yoga Classes
$10Certified Yoga instructors offering SISTERS-ONLY yoga classes in a private studio in Lansdowne, VA.
Winner will enjoy one month of classes!
For more information, contact Nadia Hashimee at nhashimee@gmail.com or call 703-398-4324.
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Private Psychotherapy Session
$20Focus on your mental health in a 50-min private session with licensed psychotherapist Zainab Jackson!
I have extensive experience providing therapy for children, adults, and families. Advocacy for mental health awareness and empowering individuals to overcome personal challenges are a large part of the work I do in my private sessions and workshops. My educational background includes a degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland College Park and a Masters degree in Clinical Mental health Counseling from the Johns Hopkins University.
I use a variety of evidence-based therapy techniques. I specialize in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders, trauma, relationship problems and communication issues.
Research shows that unhealthy relationships lead to emotional and physical imbalance. My holistic wellness approach focuses on improving overall mind, body, and spiritual health. I am also a visual artist and I incorporate art therapy and mindfulness techniques in my practice.
To schedule your session, contact Zainab at jwgtherapy@gmail.com.
165
Nutritionist Counseling
$200Learn how to improve thyroid or PCOS-related symptoms through nutrition with a 3-month nutrition counseling package with Nosheen Hayat, MPH, RDN. (Value: $2,000).
Nosheen helps individuals who are struggling with hypothyroid or PCOS symptoms find relief without crazy, restrictive dieting. With nearly a decade of experiencing in food and health, she teaches hee clients how food can transform their lives so they can do more of the things they love.
Learn more at: hayatnutritionandwellness.com.
To schedule your session, contact Nosheen at 240-780-2418.
170
Master Calligraphy Piece
$450An original piece titled "Bismillah" donated by master calligrapher Khalid Casado.
In ink on hand marbled paper, using the celi sulus script of Arabic, is written: "In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful." This piece was shipped from Madrid and is matted (not show in the picture), ready for the perfect frame to match your home decor. The beautiful piece measures 100 x 35 cm.
A rising star in the world of calligraphy, Khalid works alongside Master Mohammad Zakaria when he visits the DC area. In 2014, he received his icazet or calligraphy master teacher (with permission to teach) in sülüs and nesih styles in IRCICA (Research Center for Islamic History Art and Culture), signed by the masters Hassan Çelebi, Ferhat Kurlu, and Nuria García. Don't miss your chance to have an original timeless treasure in your home.
See more of his beautiful work, or commission a piece at www.sacred-lines.com.
Value : $1500
171
Custom Wood Art
$40Custom Burned Wood Art Piece by Taqwa Abdallah
Artist Taqwa Abdallah from CraftherapyDC will make a custom piece of wood burned art with an ayah or name of your choice. Explore more examples of her impressive work: www.etsy.com/shop/CraftherapyDC
Winner to coordinate the details by contacting her at taqwa.abdallah@gmail.com
175
Silver Spring Stage Voucher
$30Silver Spring Stage is the little theatre with big ideas - and is Maryland's best community theatre.
Enjoy a $50 Voucher for an evening show or matinee.
Bring in your vouchers to the box office and they will redeem it for the best seats (based on availability). No expiration!
For upcoming shows visit: www.ssstage.org
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Personal Shopping Experience
$31Need to update your wardrobe but not sure where to start? You're in luck!
Don't miss out on this chance to bid on 4 hours of fashionista Ambreen's time to shop for you online or on a shopping date at the mall (Columbia Mall, Montgomery Mall, or Tysons Corner)!
Lucky winner: please contact Ambereen Hussain at ambereen@nwmi.org to schedule your outing!
210
Washington Nationals Tickets
$185Grab 4 seats (Section 111) to watch the reigning world champions. What could be better than snacking on peanuts and Cracker Jacks (and maybe some Dipping Dots for the kids) while taking in Americas pastime.
Dates are flexible (40+ games) and ticket holders should be able to accommodate most requests (ie weekend, Friday night, or pre-post Ramadan for example).
Please contact nryder@gmail.com to coordinate the game schedule and receive digital tickets.
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Washington Nationals Tickets
$195Grab 4 seats (Section 111) to watch the reigning world champions. What could be better than snacking on peanuts and Cracker Jacks (and maybe some Dipping Dots for the kids) while taking in Americas pastime.
Dates are flexible (40+ games) and ticket holders should be able to accommodate most requests (ie weekend, Friday night, or pre-post Ramadan for example).
Please contact nryder@gmail.com to coordinate the game schedule and receive digital tickets.
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A.F Captures - Photography
$90Have an amazing photography session with Atefeh Fathnezhad from A.F Captures.
This 30-minute session includes 15 photos at one location, for up to six 6 people (no outfit changes).
Please contact A.F Captures at fathnez1@gmail.com and visit https://www.afcaptures.com/ for more details.
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Personalized Items
$30Do you or your family have names that you can NEVER find at the store? Take this opportunity to have up to six mugs with your family names and a wood burnt plaque that displays your family's last name and first names.
Please contact Solat at solat@nwmi.org with names that need to be printed on mugs and plaque.
