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

   

Islamic Shura Council of So Cal
 

January 25, 2011 | 21 Safar 1432

Newsletter Issue # 123

AsSalaamu Alaykum

 

"No two days for a believer should be alike. Work to make today better than yesterday".  (Prophet Muhammad - peace & blessings be upon him)

EVENTS AND NEWS

 News & Events

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Shura Council came into being in 1995 but it was not until 2005 that it had its first full time staff. Since then, it's grown modestly and consistently, by the grace of God and your support. Shura Council has now decided to purchase a building as a Waqf for the southern California Muslim community. Please consider your generous support  

 

Six week course on World Religions starting on January 26th. The story of Islam in Africa, Andalus and the Americas by Sheikh Abdullah Hakim Quick. Learn about religous freedom from a Mormon perspective. Attend a seminar on Family, Finance and Islam, Taxes, Giving, Saving and Investing or Civic Engagement. Got old electronics? Free E-waste recycling.  Network at a Dinner for Singles in Mission Viejo.  MPAC Screenwriters Workshop starts January 29th and learn The Price of Peace in LA. Celebrate the work of ACCESS California Services. 

 

 Check our calendar for updates and future events.  To add your event, click here or email us

 

ISLAMIC CENTER OF TEMECULA

  
Architectual rendering of future ICoTVThe City of Temecula braces for appeal of the Islamic Center of Temecula Valley new Mosque approval process. Earlier in December 2010, the Mosque application was unanimously approved by the City's Planning Commission despite the very few Temecula contestants. The ICoTV leadership and the community is committed to remain resilient in pursuit of their plans to build a Mosque and serve everyone in the Temecula Valley including Muslims.

Shura Council urges all people of conscience to stand in solidarity with the rights of Muslims in Temecula Valley to build their Mosque as many groups have. Please take a moment and thank the Temecula City Council and urge them to uphold the U.S. constitution. The Executive Director of the Shura Council has spoken to the Planning Commission and will speak again on Tuesday, January, 25th at the City Council hearing. Should you plan to attend the city Council hearing here are 8 Tips for a meaningful evening. ICoTV is a member of the Islamic Shura Council.  

CALIFORNIA IS SLOW BUT NOT THE SLOWEST

 

Freeway traffic

Southern Californians spend almost equal to a week and a half in the traffic each year, concludes a recent traffic study. This makes us one slow State. Read the entire report here. Issues related to traffic, cars and carbon emissions have generated a Carbon Covenant and an interfaith response to global warming.

STATE OF THE UNION

 

President ObamaThe President of the United States will apprise the citizens of the union about the state of the union just as past presidents have for over two centuries. One may ask what's different this year than last year and the response to the President's report. Well, at the very minimum there will be two distinctly different perspectives - we like to know what will be yours?

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IN THIS ISSUE
EVENTS AND NEWS
ISLAMIC CENTER OF TEMECULA
CALIFORNIA IS SLOW BUT NOT THE SLOWEST
STATE OF THE UNION

 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

Sis. Edina Lekovic

Dr. Sophia Momand

Br. Masoud Nassimi

Hafiz Faiz Ali Shah

Staff


Shakeel Syed
Executive Director 

Elaine Younes
Office Manager 

 
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