Weekly News - Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers

Dec. 9, 2016

Assalamu Alaikum

Dear Family & Friends of ICSC,

This Sunday, Dec. 11, we will take a break from our usual programming to support our brothers and sisters at the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) Convention. There will be no Sunday Program, but Sunday School will remain as scheduled.

Join us at the Long Beach Convention Center at 3 p.m. for a special panel discussion titled, "Enriching America through the Prophet's Inspiration." The conversation will center around Dr. Maher Hathout's book, "Inspiration from the Life of Muhammad." Following the conclusion of the panel discussion, Khizr Khan and Van Jones are the evening's two keynote speakers.

Also, we urge you to join us for the LAPD's Semi-Annual Muslim Forum at the Islamic Center on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. This will be a time for us to connect with our local law enforcement officials and engage in an open forum to discuss ongoing efforts between the LAPD and Muslim community. This informative event is open to all ages.

In peace,

Islamic Center of Southern California

P.S. STAY SAFE. STAY INFORMED. Please forward this newsletter to a friend so they can join our mailing list.

In this Issue

Friday Khutba: Listen to our last khutba, "Appreciation for the Qur'an" by Dr. Gasser Hathout
Coming Up: LAPD Muslim Forum at ICSC on Dec. 15
Community Corner: Messages of support for our community
Donate: Donate to our Year End Fundraiser today!

Friday Khutbas

DEC 9

Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl

DEC 16

Tariq Aquil

Listen to Last Week's Friday Khutba (Dec. 2)

Dr. Gasser Hathout - "Appreciation for the Qur'an"

Coming up at ICSC

This Weekend

FRIDAY (12/9)

1 p.m. - Jumma'a Khutba & Prayer

Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl

SATURDAY (12/10)

10 a.m. - ICSC Food Pantry

Volunteers arrive @ 9:45 a.m.

SUNDAY (12/11)

NO SUNDAY PROGRAM THIS WEEKEND*

*SUNDAY SCHOOL IS OPEN*

3 p.m. - MPAC Convention

Long Beach Convention Center

Dinner tickets are SOLD OUT, but there are still seats available for the afternoon session, "Enriching America through the Prophet's Inspiration."

Next Week

MONDAY (12/12)

6:30 p.m. - Qur'an Recitation Class

Asim Buyuksoy

TUESDAY (12/13)

6:30 p.m.- Message of the Qur'an Class

Asim Buyuksoy

THURSDAY (12/15)

6:00 p.m. - LAPD Muslim Forum

LAPD Chief Charlie Beck

Commander Horace Frank

Co-Chair Mohammed Akbar Khan

RSVP to Officer Alexander HERE

FRIDAY (12/16)

1 p.m. - Jumma'a Khutba & Prayer

Tariq Aquil

SATURDAY (12/17)

10 a.m. - ICSC Food Pantry

Volunteers arrive @ 9:45 a.m.

SUNDAY (12/18)

10 a.m. - Highlights of the Qur'an

Mahmood Waseeq

11 a.m. - Parents Circle

Edina Lekovic & Tarek Shawky

Noon - Speaker

Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl

"The Future of Muslims in a Trumpian World"

Community Corner

Letters and emails have been pouring in over the past couple of months. In the midst of the hateful rhetoric and division, goodness still prevails.

Local community member Leesa heard about the hate letters that were received at the Islamic Center and approximately 6 other mosques in the United States and wanted to take action, "I've never been here [to the Islamic Center] before," said Leesa, "I'm an atheist. No one should be bothering you because of your religion. Muslims should feel safe to practice their faith in the United States. And I'm here, to help you feel a little safer."

Prayer Times

We are open for prayers five times a day, every day. The iqama is ten minutes after the athan is called. You can find prayer times on our website.

"You will not attain righteousness

until you spend in charity

of the things you love."

(Qur'an 3:92)