2015 FEB JUNE PROGRAMS

Being Center
Singapore

Introduction

Weekly Programs Schedule

Current Courses

Community Gatherings

Upcoming Courses

Being Center Practices & Facilities

About the founders of Being Center

Being Center
#02-11, Icon@Changi
228 Changi Rd (opp Darul Aman Mosque, Eunos)
Singapore 419741
e-mail: pathoftheprophet@gmail.com
website: www.being-mercy.com

Introduction
Why the name 'Being?
"Everything in the heavens and the earth glorifies God" ( Quran 57:1)
Being means existence in Arabic or Wujud. It also means "finding" and "to be
found". In order to realize this existence, we need to cultivate attributes of awareness
and consciousness which springs from the Mercy or Rahma of Al Wujud, Allah.
Hence in this word Being it carries the many beauty of each and every one of Allah's
creations and it's beauty and mercy within. The intention of creation is Being.
Being Aware, Being Peaceful, Being Merciful, Being Compassionate, Being Love.

Intention at The Being Center

The programs at The Being Center are intended and designed to facilitate seekers
to understand our purpose of creation, at the same time to allow seekers to the
realization of the gift of Mercy within us through the presences of Allahs love and
His love for the Prophet At the Being Center, we believe in creating sacred
spaces for seekers where their souls, hearts, minds and bodies participate in
congregational gatherings of Divine Remembrance (Sacred Gatherings of Zikir,
MediZikir, Selawat Nariyyah Caravan, Majlis Ratib Jalaliyyah) and sessions of Sacred
Knowledge (Islamic text classes, lessons from the stories of the Awliya, and Prophets,
Being workshops) to assist seekers in feeling the presence of Allah's s Peace,
Mercy, Compassion and Love in every breath.
We welcome you in creating a community of Rahmah. We begin with this journey of
peace with the prayer of

As-salamualaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh

Weekly Programs Schedule

Mondays: Quantum Mercy, Every Breath full of Mercy

Cycle 1: 23 Feb 23 March 2015, 8:00 9:45 PM

Cycle 2: 6 April 4 May 2015, 8:00 9:45 PM

Tuesdays: Deep Love, Lessons from the Qasidah Burdah

Cycle 2: 17 Feb 5 April 2015, 8:00 9:45 PM
Wednesdays: 7 Excellent Habits of a Successful Mukmin
Cycle 1: 25 Feb 8 April 2015, 8:00 9:45 PM

Introduction to Islamic Spirituality

Cycle 1: 15 Apr 27 May 2015, 8.00 9.45 PM

Thursdays: Zikir Gatherings and Counsels for the Soul

Commences 19 Feb, 8:00 9:45 PM (weekly sessions)
Saturdays: MediZikir
Cycle 1: 28 Feb 14 March 10:00 12:00 PM
Cycle 2: 21 March 4 April 10:00 -12:00 PM
Cycle 3: 11 April 25 April 10:00 12:00 PM
Cycle 4: 2 May 16 May 10:00 - 12:00 PM

Caravan of Selawat Nariyyah Gatherings

Saturday beginning 14 Feb 4.30 8:00 PM
Pls SMS 85259033 for venue locations

Sundays: Being Workshop Module 1

22 Feb
10:00- 2:00 PM
1 Mar
10:00- 2:00 PM
8 Mar
10:00- 2:00 PM
15 Mar
10:00- 2:00 PM
22 Mar
10:00- 2:00 PM
29 Mar
10:00- 2:00 PM

Prayer of Repentance, Taubah Sunnah Solah

15 Feb onwards, 2:30- 3:00 PM

Majlis Talim Al-Rahman (Bidayahtul Hidayah)

15 Feb onwards, 3:00 5:00 PM

Cycle 2: Ratib Jalaliyyah

commences March TBA 5:30 7:30 PM

Current Courses
1. Quantum Mercy, Every Breath Full of Mercy
Cycle 1: Mondays, 23 Feb 16 Mar 15, 5 Weeks, 8:00 9:45 PM, $65 (text included)
Allahs Rahma (Mercy) is ever encompassing. In every breath that we take, we have
the potential to realize this Rahma in our lives. These sessions will provide the seeker
with tools to feel the presence of Rahma in their lives. From realizing the presence of
Surah Al Rahman, and learning through stories of the Prophets and Awliyas, we invite
you to join us in aiding this transformation!
Week
1

Class Outline
Joy of being with Al Rahman
The meaning of Realizing the Mercy Within
Cultivating Spiritual Growth with Al-Rahman
Realizing Allahs Mercy in worship
Listening to Allahs Mercy
Beauty of Worship
Focusing on Positive Change with Al-Rahman
Allah is with us in every breath
Giving attention to our intention of change
Enduring Challenges with Al-Rahman
The Power of Being with Al-Rahman
The Light of Al-Rahman
Sharing the Gift of Al-Rahman
You Are Not Alone
The Community of Mercy
Seeing the One True Beauty

2. Find the Preciousness of Life

Cycle 1: Tuesdays, 3 Mar 24 Mar 15, 4 weeks, 8:00 9:45 PM, $55 (text included)
Find the Preciousness of Life is a story containing advices from Shaykh M.R. Bawa
Muhaiyaddeen, which touches on the very topic of Being! He asks us to question
ourselves and relook at our current state. In these sessions, we would examine the
wisdom and advices Shaykh Bawa has shared with us in our journey to find the
preciousness of life.
Week
1
2
3
4

Class Outline
Realizing the seed of truth within us
Observing the true value of the self
Understanding how the gift was given to us
Understanding what we are supposed to do with this gift
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3. The 7 Excellent Habits of a Successful Mumin

Cycle 1: Wednesdays, 25 Feb 8 Apr 15, 7 Weeks, 8:00 9:45 PM, $80 (Text
included)
Being a Mukmin requires effort and practices. In this text Ustaz Mohamed Ibrahim
Mohamed Kassim shares with the seeker these spiritual habits, which have been
described by Allah in the Quran and how these characters will create sustainable
change within ourselves and our community.
Week
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Class Outline
Being Khushu in Prayers
Keeping Aloof from What Is Vain (laghw)
Be Active in Deeds of Charity
Avoiding Unlawful Sex
Observing Trust Faithfully
Honour Your Promises
Strictly Guarding Ones Five Daily Prayers

4. Medi Zikir (Intro Level)

This is a core program for Being Center. Seekers who complete MediZikir (Intro) are
encouraged to continue their growth in MediZikir (Peace), MediZikir (Mercy), MediZikir
(Compassion) and MediZikir (Love). More details available in Upcoming Programs.

Cycle
1
2

Details
28 Feb 14 Mar,
2 May 16 May

10:00 12:00 PM

SGD $70.00 per cycle

What is Medi Zikir?

In these 3 weeks, seekers will be guided on the basics of Medi Zikir; sessions catered
to assist the seeker to train the Mind, Body and Soul to realize a state of Peace,
Mercy, Compassion and Love through the act of Zikir. The seeker will be guided on
some of the basic aspects of Zikir and how they can inculcate these practices in
their daily lives.
Medi Zikir is a way to watch the functioning of your own mind in a calm and
detached manner to gain understanding of your own behavior. The goal is
awareness (Bashirah) of the inner workings of yourself. Medi Zikir is about knowing the
experience of being alive and realizing the true and deepest qualities of life.
Sessions hope to cultivate the self in becoming aware of being a servant of Allah
and to learn how perceive your life as an ever flowing movement.
Only in the Remembrance of Allah do hearts find peace (Quran 13:28)
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5. Being Workshops (Module 1: Intention of Creation)

This is a core program for Being Center. Seekers who complete Being Workshops (Module 1)
are encouraged to continue their growth in Being Workshops (Module 2). More details
available in Upcoming Programs.

Cycle
1
2
3
4

Details
22 Feb 15
1 Mar 15
22 Mar 15
29 Mar 15

10:00 2:00 PM

$50 per cycle per module

(inclusive workshop kits)

Drawing from traditional Islamic sources, this one day workshop aims to share with
seekers tools to realise the purpose of creation and what it means to travel on the
path towards Allah and the Prophet Muhammad saw, being more aware of their
Mercy and Compassion for us. This one day workshop is for anybody looking for
answers on the reasons for creation.

Community Gatherings
"Offering the salat in congregation offers 27 times greater reward than offering it
alone individually." (Bukhari, Muslim)
Doing ibadah in jem'ah magnifies its power of barakah, blessings and amplifies its
maqbul potential. We would like to invite your humble presence in participating in
these Jemaah of barakah. These sacred gatherings is the spirit that keeps Being
Center alive. We would like to share with you the Barakah in Jemaah. These
gatherings are free and are open to all!
Days
Thursdays
Saturdays

Sundays

Gathering
Zikir Gatherings and Counsels
for the Soul
Caravan of Selawat (Selawat
Nariyyah Gatherings)

Prayer of Repentance
(Taubah Sunnah Solah)
Majlis Talim Al-Rahman :
Readings of classical Islamic
text, Bidayahtul Hidayah of
Imam Al-Ghazali
Ratib Jalaliyyah

Details
starts from 19 Feb, 8:00 9:45 PM
starts 14 Feb, 4:30 8:00 PM
InshaAllah, we will be share-reciting the Selawat
Nariyyah 4,444 times as a community. We invite you to
this circle of Rahma. (1st Saturday of the month @ Being
Center, last Saturday of the month @ maqam of Shaykh
Salleh Walliullah, Jame Chulia, South Bridge Road)
Venue varies for 2nd & 3rd week of the month. Pls SMS
85259033 for venue updates.
starts 15 Feb, 2:30- 3:00 PM
15 Feb onwards 3:00 5:00 PM

Cycle 2: March TBA 5:30 7:30 PM

This Sacred tradition of Ratib Jallalliyah has been done
for centuries and it has opened doors of Rahma, Peace,
Compassion and Love of Allah for those who participate
in the gathering of the Ratib.
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Upcoming Courses
1. Quantum Mercy, Every Breath Full of Mercy
Cycle No.
2
3

Dates
6 Apr 4 May 15
11 May 8 Jun 15

Other Details
5 Weeks, 8:00 9:45 PM
$65 per cycle(text included)

2. Deep Love, Lessons on the Power of Allahs Love from the Qasidah Burdah
The presence of Allah's Love has the power to transform an individual. These sessions
share with the seeker lessons from the Qasidah Burdah of Imam Busiri oh how we can
be aware of Allah's Love and through this Divine Love to see the beauty of
servanthood.
Module
1

Class Outline
On Words of Love & Intense Suffering of Passion
A Caution About the Whims of the Self
On The Praise of the Prophet

On His Birth
On The Miracles that came At His Hand
On The Nobility of the Quran and Its Praise
On The Prophet's Night Journey and Ascension
On The Martial Struggle of The Prophet
On Seeking Intercession through The Prophet
On Intimate Conversation and Cherished Hopes

Dates

Other Details

7 Apr 28
Apr 15

4 weeks each
module
8:00 9:45 PM
$50 (each
module)

5 May 26
May 15

2 Jun 16
Jun 15

3 weeks
8:00 9:45 PM
$40

3. Introduction to Islamic Spirituality

Cycle 1: Wednesdays, 15 Apr 27 May 15, 7 weeks, 8:00 9:45 PM, $85
These sessions are based on notes that were prepared and taught by the late Ustaz
Mohamed Ibrahim Mohamed Kassim in explaining the fundamentals of Islamic
spirituality in 2006. Throughout these 7 weeks, we will discuss the topics below:
The meaning of tasawwuf
Repentance
Tasawwuf and its relationship
Envy
with the 5 pillars of Islam
Taqwa
Jealousy
Muhasabah
Contentment
Mujahadah
Shukur
Hope and Fear in Allah
Tawakkal
Presence in Prayers
Repentance

4. Being Workshop (Module 2: Turning to Allah)

This is a core program for Being Center. Seekers who have completed Being Workshop
(Module 1) are encouraged to continue their growth in Being Workshop (Module 2).
Cycle
Details
1
8 Mar 15
$50 per cycle per module (inclusive
2
15 Mar 15
10:00 2:00 PM
workshop kits)
3
5 Apr 15
4
12 Apr 15
This one day workshop aims to inculcate the realization of repentance. Only through
repentance can we gradually be free from the clutches of the ego. Repentance is the most
noble and beloved form of obedience in the eyes of Allah. It also brings about humbleness in
the presence of Allah. It has a great impact on the heart which springs love.
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Being Center Practices & Facilities

The Practise of Generosity
Being Centers intention is to make these teachings accessible to everyone, thus
fees for day-longs, classes and special events are kept as low as possible. These fees
are also a major source of operating income for Being Center. Benefit events, some
special events and residential retreats are an exception to this policy. Like our
programs? Pay it forward! Why not sponsor a family or friend to our programs, or
even better, paying it forward for someone you don't know. There are many ways
we could practice the act of giving.
Our Facilities
We offer, subject to teachers preference, 25 people for floor seating on traditional
carpets or 20 people for chair seating in newly and fully air-conditioned room in a
shoe-free, cigarette smoke-free and pet-free environment. Being Center is also
wheelchair accessible as a ramp is located from street up to the ground lift lobby,
where the lift then takes you directly to our center. We are grateful to have our own
private washroom facility as well.
Our Location
Located centrally opposite Darul Aman Mosque in the Eunos/Geylang area, The
Being Center is located at #04-11 Icon@Changi. A security code is needed for
entrance, of which the administrative officer will activate upon the seekers known
arrival.
By Public transportation:
(i) Alight at Eunos MRT and walk towards Masjid Darul Aman in the direction of
Changi Road. Cross street towards Icon@Changi.
(ii) Take buses 7, 28, 155, 51, 67 and alight at Guthrie Building bust stop along Changi
Road. Walk backwards towards start of cross junction till Icon@Changi
By personal transport:
Please park at the public parking lots located outside Icon@Changi with
appropriate coupon charges. Alternatively, Icon@Changi offers private parking
space (Enter through Suites@Changi, beside Icon@Changi to B1)

About the founders of Being Center

Muhsin Hamzah
Co-founded Being Life Series and Being Center. Born and raised in Singapore,
received his early Islamic education from his grandfather the late Ustaz Mohamed
Ibrahim Mohamed Kassim and other Islamic teachers in Singapore. He spent most of
his youth actively with different Islamic learning circles in Singapore. Also the cofounder of Al-Fathhu Traditional Learning Center, Singapore. Completed his Post
Graduate Diploma in Islamic Studies from IIUM in Singapore and is currently pursuing
his Masters Degree in Arts and Social Change at Starr King School for the Ministry in
Berkeley, California.
Lalla Aisha
Co-founded Being Center. Born and raised in Singapore. Also the co-founder of Al
Fathhu Traditional Learning Center, Singapore. Attended BSc Physics, NUS, attained
Dip in Teaching from NTU-NIE. Has formally taught English, Math and Music in both
primary and secondary schools. Current passions include traveling, Sufism,
Montessori education and k-12 literacy and numeracy awareness.
Registration and contact details:
Being Center
#04-11, Icon @ Changi
228 Changi Road
Singapore 419741
E-Mail: pathoftheprophet@gmail.com
Website: www.being-mercy.com
Tel: 6591380014 / 6585259033