Sambutan Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2011

Assalamualaikum and Hello,

Narrated Abu Huraira(r.a): The Prophet said:”… whoever fasts during Ramadan out of sincere faith and hoping to attain Allah’s rewards, then all his past sins will be forgiven.” (Sahih Al-Bukhari).

With the end of Ramadhan nearing, we are sad to see this blessed month leave us until the following year. The end of Ramadhan however marks the beginning of Syawal where we celebrate the conclusion of our fast and to express gratitude to Allah (swt).

The Brunei Student Society Melbourne (BSSMelb) committee would like to extend an invitation to all Bruneians to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri together.

Alhamdullilah this year, the event will be held at a Bruneian family's lovely home. We are most grateful of their kind gesture in welcoming us all to celebrate with them. In addition, we will be celebrating this festive event with officials of the High Commission of Brunei Darussalam as well.


 
The details of the event are as shown below:

DATE:          Saturday, 3rd September 2011

TIME:          3pm to 6pm

ADDRESS:  Number 2, Shorts Rd, Coburg North 3058.

DIRECTIONS
 
Tram:           No. 19 North Coburg, last stop.

Train:           Merlynston station, Upfield line (http://www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/assets/Maps/Routes/PDFs/15_CraigieburnUpfield.pdf). 




Hari Raya Aidilfitri is never short of delicious foods. Fortunately our host along with the High Commission of Brunei Darussalam have been kind enough in providing food and beverages. That said, we would also appreciate if you are to bring any food with you to complement the dishes that will be served on the day.



We look forward to seeing everyone very soon. InsyaAllah the event will keep us closer to home, especially for those of us celebrating away from the family. What better way to celebrate than with your BSSMelb family kan?

Wassalam.

 
Best Regards,
BSSMelb

BSSMelb Sungkai Ramai-Ramai

Assalamualaikum to all fellow Bruneian students here there and everywhere in Melbourne, Victoria!

Seeing as it is the holy fasting month of Ramadhan for all fellow Muslims, the Brunei Student Society Melbourne (BSSMelb) acting committee would like to invite fellow Bruneians and friends to gather for a Sungkai Ramai-Ramai event.

We recognise how much the fasting month means to all Bruneians here and would like to take this opportunity to observe this holy month together. First and foremost, fasting during the month of Ramadhan is one of the rukun-rukun Islam, or the five pillars of Islam. The significance of Ramadhan is also highlighted with the commemoration of the revelation of the Holy Qur’an. One of the most common practices during this month is Sembahyang Terawih.

Not only will BSSMelb be organizing a Potluck Sungkai event to reminisce of Ramadhan back home, but there will be a Sembahyang Berjemaah for Maghrib and Isya’ followed by Sembahyang Terawih held at the venue.

The details of the event are as follows:

Date: Saturday, 20th August 2011

Venue: Unit 121, 418 The Princeton on St Kilda Rd Melbourne

Time: Arrival of Guests 4:30pm – 5:00pm

Directions: Take any tram EXCEPT #1 or #8 on Swanston St
towards St Kilda Rd and alight at stop #22.

For as long as we can remember, Gerai Ramadhan annually attracts Bruneian families in preparation for their Sungkai. The scenes of the stalls, the smell of bbq food in the air, $1 food and beverages being sold everywhere, and especially kueh-mueh is sorely missed by all of us here. =(BSSMelb would be most grateful if you could join us to ramai-ramai bersungkai on this

Potluck event. As a reminder, please do bring a sejadah(s) okeh? Thanks!
Insya Allah, we hope to see everyone on Saturday.

Wassalam,

BSSMelb

Sembahyang Hajat and Doa Selamat

Assalamualaikum,

Dengan izin Tuhan Insya Allah, BSSMelb will be hosting an event for all the students who are facing their upcoming exams with a Sembahyang Hajat & Doa Selamat on Saturday, 28th of May 2011. This religious function will be held at the Melbourne West Mosque, Jeffcott Street at 4:45 pm and will be concluded with makan-makan after Sembahyang Isya’. We would most appreciate it if everyone can bring a bite to share, as this is a potluck event. We would also appreciate it if everyone could bring along with them their sejadah and kitab Yaasin. This event will be led by our Religious Officer, Ahmad Za’aim.

The tentative program for the event is as follows:-

1645 - Arrival of guests

1712 - Azan bagi fardhu Maghrib
- Sembahyang fardhu Maghrib
- Sembahyang Hajat berjemaah
- Baca surah Yaasin & Tahlil
- Lepak nunggu2 sembahyang yawww

1839 - Azan bagi fardhu Isya’
- Sembahyang fardhu Isya’
- Makan-makan
- Doa Penutup
- BERSURAI

Time	Saturday, May 28 · 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Location	Islamic Council Victoria 66-68 Jeffcott St West Melbourne 3003

All the best for everyone’s exam preparations and hope that pre-exam stress has not gotten the best of you guys yet! We hope to hear from everyone soon and Insya Allah we will see you on the 28th.

Wassalam.
BSSMelb

p.s. this event have been posted up on FB and for those of you who still have not yet join our group (BSSMelb) there, please do so as we would post up events and invite everyone from there to RSVP.

Have a good week! Hope to see most of you this weekend =)

Charity Futsal Tournament Outcome

  It is with great pleasure to announce that BSSMelb had successfully participated in 'Goal for Charity' futsal tournament held on the 29 April 2011 at Melbourne University hockey pitch.

  Our Futsal team consisted of  1) Safarul
                                               2) Zaim
                                               3) Humphrey
                                               4) Lai
                                               5) Aqilah
                                               6) Aaron
                                               7) Abg Osman
                                               8) Izzat
 
  Playing under the name 'As Budiman', the team didn't manage to progress into the semifinals but manage to give other teams a good game while providing their fan's with an amazing last game win to end  the day with cheers coming from their supporters as well as backing from the Singapore team who were fantastic with their support for the Brunei team.

  A big thank you goes out to our supporters, friends and special thanks goes out to BSSMelb current President "Kamaliah" for giving the go ahead from  BSSMelb  to sponsor the team with food and drinks for their games that day and Ummi for her help behind the scenes too!


S.I

Goal For Charity Futsal Tournament Details

Assalamualaikum and Hello all,

Tomorrow BSSMelbourne will take to the pitch, competing in the 'Goal For Charity' Futsal Tournament organised by the International Commerce Student Society (ICSS Melb Uni). This time around, the proceeds from the tournament will be donated to the Withcott Soccer Club. Withcott is a humble township of approximately nine hundred people located in Southeast Queensland and had suffered severe damage during the floods in January.

We would appreciate tremendously, if you could spare a moment of your free time to come down and support us throughout the tournament!!!

Date: Friday 29th April 2011

Time: 9am to 4pm

Location: Melbourne University Hockey Pitch. Campus Map Reference: B 16 (see second map below)

How to get there:

via Swanston Street

Catch the number 16 tram on  Swanston St to the Melbourne University tram stop (Stop 1) and walk up to the Tin Alley entrance (Gate 1). Walk down Tin Alley and turn right towards the Hockey Pitch.

via Royal Parade

Catch the number 19 tram on Royal Parade and alight at Stop 12 on Morrah St., in front of Trinity College.  Take a left and walk down Tin Alley, the pitch will be on your left.

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Players please take note of the following details on the time and location of where we will meet tomorrow morning.  We have been advised to arrive early for registration purposes. 

Time: 8.30am 

Location: Hockey Pitch, as above

It is IMPERATIVE that you bring TWO jerseys: one BLACK and one RED

ICSS will be informing us of the game fixtures and other further details by tonight, of which we will relay to you ASAP via our blog.  

Hope to see you lot tomorrow!

Wassalam,

Kamaliah