Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim - In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful 

Islamic Shura Council of So Cal

Shura Council Newsletter

Issue #103
Aug. 17, 2010 
7 Ramadan 
 1431H
AsSalaamu Alaykum
...and seek what Allah Hath ordained for you, and eat and drink, until the white thread of dawn appear to you distinct from its black thread; then complete your fast Till the night appears;... Qur'an 2:187
PAKISTANI PLIGHT
 
Pakistani woman carrying children in floodwater3.5 Million children at risk and more than 20 Million displaced (about 10% of the nation's population) from the floods in Pakistan. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, who visited Pakistan, said the floods were the worst disaster he had seen. The large scale of this flood has impacted people and livestock in unimaginable ways yet the Pakistanis are determined to rebuild all their lives and all they have lost. But they cannot rebuild alone - they need us and we are obligated to pitch in . There is no better time than to do it today

We realize our best when we help those in need, especially in this blessed month of Ramadan, said Dr. Maher Hathout, Chairman of the Shura Council. Shura Council calls upon every Masjid and every individual to donate, however much but everyone must contribute. Let us also remember to hold the victims and survivors in our special prayers.

RAMADAN REVIEW
 
Shura Majlis with Tariq Ramadan
To err is human. Forgiveness is an awesome gift from our Most Compassionate Creator. And one who does not seek forgiveness is the one unfortunate, said Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him. Gadgets for Ramadan include iPray and iQuran that you can enjoy as an Angeleno or a Minnesota Viking

National Council of Churches calls upon America for respect for Muslim neighbors during Ramadan while President Obama upholds the enduring value of religious freedom. 

 
REVEALING RAMADAN
 
Shura Majlis with Tariq Ramadan
Fourteen Muslims in their own words about Ramadan. Through vivid memories and light-hearted musings, they reveal the richness of Ramadan.  Samar says America makes me a better Muslim. Maria says living in Seattle makes it easier to be Muslim. Stevens says faith does not require me to shun the best of the other. Yanina says Ramadan is strange because I have never been a person who skipped a meal. Click here to read or listen all fourteen stories. 
 
NEW NORMAL
 
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COMMUNITY NEWS / EVENTS
 
Minaret
Congratulations to the Islamic Center of Glendale for acquiring a brand new Masjid serving a large Muslim community in the Burbank/Glendale/Echo Park area. For a complete list of August activities visit Shura Council calendar.

Aman and Bassam are on a 30 Mosques 30 States Ramadan road trip. Listen to their story and catch them if you can on Aug 28th in Santa Ana.  Congratulations to the students of UCLA for launching UC Masjid project whose plans include a prayer area and many other facilities for students. Please participate and donate to this worthy project for and by the students of UCLA. South Brunswick in New Jersey adds Eid al Fitr and Eid al Adha as holidays
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IN THIS ISSUE
PAKISTANI PLIGHT
RAMADAN REVIEW
REVEALING RAMADAN
NEW NORMAL
COMMUNITY NEWS/EVENTS

 Majlis Members

 
Dr. Maher Hathout
Chairman
 
Br. Samer Soubra
Vice Chairman
 
Dr. Idris Traina
Secretary 
 
Br. Kalim Farooki
 Treasurer
   
Imam S. M. Al-Qazwini 
 
 Imam Taha Hassane

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Shakeel Syed
Executive Director 
 
Elaine Younes
Office Manager 
 
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