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June 3, 2016
Assalamu Alaikum
Dear Family & Friends of ICSC,
This weekend we prepare to welcome our holy month of Ramadan. Our first night of taraweeh prayers is planned for Sunday, June 5, insha'Allah.
We still have a few tickets left for our annual Pre-Ramadan Fundraiser. Don't miss out on our special pre-event pricing!
In peace,
Islamic Center of Southern California
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Friday Khutbas
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JUNE 10
Dr. Gasser Hathout
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Listen to Last Week's Friday Khutba (May 27)
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Ramadan Reflections:
"Ramadan is Upon Us"
by Asim Buyuksoy (Religious Director)
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Ramadan is our month of fasting, reflection, devotion, generosity and sacrifice. It is a month of Qur'an and mercy. The feelings and lessons we experience in Ramadan, should stay with us throughout the year.
In the Qur'an, we are commanded to fast, so that we may "learn self-restraint" (2:183). Through fasting, we experience hunger and thirst and sympathize with those in the world who have little to eat every day. Insha'Allah, during this time, we increase our devotion and feel closer to the Almighty. We recognize that everything we have in life is a blessing from Him. In this holy month, we develop feelings of generosity and goodwill toward others through increased charity. By self-control, we practice good manners, good speech, and good habits. And by changing our routines, we gain a chance to establish additional healthy lifestyle habits. When we participate in family and community gatherings, we strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood in our communities.
May God accept our fasting, forgive our sins, and guide us all to the straight path. May God bless us all during the month of Ramadan, and throughout the year, with his infinite forgiveness, mercy, and peace, and bring us all closer to him and to each other. Ameen.
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Coming up at ICSC
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This Weekend
(6/3 - 6/5)
1:00 p.m. - Jumma'a Prayer & Khutba
Dr. Ahmed Younis
7:30 p.m. - Qur'an Class for Kids
5:00 a.m. - Saturday Morning Circle
Asim Buyuksoy
Recitation, Reflection, Breakfast
10:00 a.m. - ICSC Food Pantry
Volunteers arrive @ 9:45 a.m.
6:00 p.m. - Pre-Ramadan Fundraiser
SUNDAY (6/5)
10:30 a.m. - Parents Circle
Edina Lekovic & Tarek Shawky
Pre-Ramadan potluck & discussion about family activities in Ramadan
11:15 a.m. - Highlights of the Qur'an
Mahmood Waseeq
"Qur'an in the month of Ramadan"
NOON - Speaker
Hassan Zeenni
10:15 p.m. - First Night of Taraweeh
8 raqa'as (until approx. 11:00 p.m.)
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Next Week
(6/6 - 6/12)
MONDAY (6/6)
FRIDAY (6/10)
1:00 p.m. - Jumma'a Prayer & Khutba
Dr. Gasser Hathout
10:00 a.m. - ICSC Food Pantry
Volunteers arrive @ 9:45 a.m.
10:00 p.m. - Isha & Spiritual Night
Asim Buyuksoy & Dr. Saleh Kholaki
*ALL CLASSES WILL RESUME
AFTER RAMADAN*
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*Our Ramadan Programs are a cornerstone of our holy month. Iftar will be served every night during the first week of Ramadan and Fridays through Sundays during the remaining weeks. Insha'Allah, we can raise funds to cover Monday through Thursday nights as well, but we are dependent on the generous contributions of our community in order to make that possible. Please consider becoming an iftar sponsor this Ramadan.*
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| | Malak Abu-Hajar at the Qur'an Competition |
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| | Salam Al-Marayati, Malek Al-Marayati, Omar Elmasri at our Memorial Day BBQ |
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What's new in our community?
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New Horizon & Sunday School
Enrollment Packets: For the 2016-2017 school year are available in the school office. Please stop by to pick one up.
We are always accepting new students. For more information about our New Horizon elementary school or our Sunday School program, please contact Hadir Elsayad.
Last Day of Class for New Horizon students: June 8, 2016
Last Day of Class and Graduation for Sunday School: June 5, 2016
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Junior Youth Group (JYG:)
JYG meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. in the JYG room
This Sunday (June 5)
Last day of class! Graduation party.
Muslim Youth Group (MYG:)
MYG is on a break until Saturday Spiritual Nights during Ramadan.
New 2016 MYG Board President: Omar Badr Vice President: Ahmed Ali Mohamed Social Director: Zaviar Mapara Spiritual Director: Marah Hasan Community Service Director: Abdullah Hasan
For more information, please contact MYG President, Omar Badr
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ICSC Food Pantry
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For the past 10 years, ICSC has been serving groceries to the local community. Each weekend, approximately 25 volunteers meet in our cafeteria to take part in this event. We have partnered with HopeNet to provide high quality food such as organic meat and fresh produce. If you are interested in being a part of our team, come join us at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday! Doors open to the public at 10:30 a.m. View recent photos from our Food Pantry
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Want to get involved?
We're working on updating our volunteer database right now. If you are interested in sharing your time and talents with ICSC, please send us an email with your name, phone number, and email address to let us know how you want to get involved. Contact Kristen Stangas
Part-Time Job Opportunity
Current Volunteer Opportunities
- Sign-In Table assistance is needed at various events
- Experienced photographers to help take photos at our events
- Do you like to COOK? We are looking for help in the kitchen at some upcoming events.
- Experienced babysitters to help with children at events
We are looking for Greeters, Dinner Crew, and Bookstore Assistants. Sign up today!
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Prayer Times
We are open for prayers five times a day, every day. Iqama is ten minutes after the athan is called. You can find prayer times on our website.
"When the month of Ramadan arrives,
the doors of mercy are opened."
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