Feb. 17, 2017



Assalamu Alaikum



Dear Family & Friends of ICSC, 


The Islamic Center congratulates our three new 2017 board members, Dr. Rizwan Bhatti, Dr. Kamal Hamdan, and Mrs. Hala Karam. All were sworn in last Sunday at our annual General Membership meeting. Read more about the General Membership meeting below.


*THERE WILL BE NO SUNDAY SCHOOL OR SUNDAY PROGRAM 
 THIS WEEKEND DUE TO THE RALLY*


This Sunday, Feb. 19, from 2 - 4 p.m., the Islamic Center of Southern California and the MPAC will be hosting a "United for America Rally." 


Join us as we send a message to Washington that we will not allow division to be sewn or walls to be built. Stand in solidarity with Muslim Angelenos and defend the civil rights of all Americans!


Speakers & Co-Sponsors
A full list of speakers and co-sponsors can be found on the event page


Location
The rally will be held here at the Islamic Center of Southern California (434 S. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90020.) We have obtained a permit to close down Vermont Ave. between 4th and 5th streets. 


Parking
Parking will be limited to street parking so please consider taking the metro, a Lyft/Uber, or carpooling. 


Keep in Mind
  • Bring signs. 
  • We will be rallying rain or shine!  
  •  Please share the Facebook event page with your friends and family!rally


In peace,
Islamic Center of Southern California


P.S. STAY INFORMED.  Please forward this newsletter to your friends so they can join our mailing list.




In this Issue
  • Friday Khutbas: Listen to our last khutba, "The Truth of Islam Will Prevail" by Salam Al-Marayati
  • Community Corner: Meet our NEW Board of Directors
  • Coming Up: Rally with us for civil rights this Sunday @ 2 p.m.
  • Donate: Please donate generously to support our Center
Friday Khutbaskhutba
FEB 17
Dr. Saleh Kholaki
FEB 24
Hassan Zeenni


Listen to Last Week's Friday Khutba (Feb. 10)





Community CornerCC
The Islamic Center would like to congratulate our three new 2017 board members, Dr. Rizwan Bhatti, Dr. Kamal Hamdan, and Mrs. Hala Karam. All were sworn in last Sunday at our annual General Membership meeting. Board members serve a three year term and positions within the board are held for one year with the potential for reappointment. This year, Usman Muhammad is our Secretary, Habib Veera is our Vice Chairperson, and Hedab Tarifi will serve a second term as ICSC Chairperson.


As we welcome these fresh faces we must also part ways with two who are concluding their ICSC Board terms, Rahim Aref and Ahmad Iqbal. We graciously thank Rahim and Ahmad for their years of dedication and service to the Islamic Center. For more information on how to become a voting member of the Islamic Center, please email us here.

Coming up at ICSCCOMINGUP
This Weekend


FRIDAY (2/17)
*MYG Leaves for Ski Trip*
1 p.m. - Jumma'a Khutba & Prayer
Dr. Saleh Kholaki


SATURDAY (2/18)
10:30 a.m. - ICSC Food Pantry
Volunteers arrive @ 9:45 a.m.


SUNDAY (2/19)
*THERE WILL BE NO SUNDAY SCHOOL OR SUNDAY PROGRAM DUE TO RALLY*
Please share this event with your family and friends!




Next Week


MONDAY (2/20)
*MYG Returns from Ski Trip*


TUESDAY (2/21)
6:30 p.m. - Qur'an Recitation & Memorization
Asim Buyuksoy


THURSDAY (2/23)
6:30 p.m. - Message of the Qur'an
Asim Buyuksoy


FRIDAY (2/24)
1 p.m. - Jumma'a Khutba & Prayer
Hassan Zeenni


SATURDAY (2/25)
10:30 a.m. - ICSC Food Pantry
Volunteers arrive @ 9:45 a.m.


SUNDAY (2/26)
10 a.m. - 21st Century Muslims
A program for ages 18-24
Topic: TBD
10 a.m. - Highlights of the Qur'an
Dr. Saleh Kholaki
Topic: "Rahmah: The Concept of Mercy"
Part 3 of a 3-week series
11 a.m. - Parents Circle
Edina Lekovic & Tarek Shawky
Noon - Let's Be Honest
Waffa Abu-Hajar, Magari Hill, Heather Laird & Sarah Jawaid
"Candid Conversations about Taboo Topics"


Prayer Timesprayers
We are open for prayers five times a day, every day. The iqama (announcement for prayer) is ten minutes after the Call to Prayer (athan). You can find prayer times on our website.




"O you who believe!  Stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to Allah, even if it be against yourselves, your parents, and your relatives, or whether it is against the rich or the poor." 
(Qur'an 4:135)




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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Kristen Stangas, Communication Coordinator


ICSC | 213.382.9200 | [email protected] | www.icsconline.org 






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