Apr. 21, 2017



Assalamu Alaikum



Dear Family & Friends of ICSC, 


Tonight, we will be visiting B'nai David-Judea Congregation at 6:30 p.m. for our final week of Shabbat solidarity visits. Special thanks to Marium Mohiuddin and the entire ICSC Interfaith Council for leading this important effort! Please RSVP if you plan to attend.


We also have a fun night planned tonight for our Youth Group. MYG will host a potluck at 6 pm , which will include MYG speeches ahead of the  elections this Sunday .
 
On Sunday, we'll have a special lecture program focusing on End of Life Care with Ramy Salah. Lastly, please mark you calendar for our annual Qur'an Competition, taking place on May 14 ahead of Ramadan. 


We look forward to seeing you this weekend!


In peace,
Islamic Center of Southern California


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In this Issue

  • Pre-Ramadan Fundraiser: Buy your tickets for our Pre-Ramadan Fundraising Dinner, "Ramadan the Month of Resistance" on May 20 @ 6 p.m.
  • Friday Khutba: Listen to last week's khutba by Dr. Gasser Hathout, "Human Nature and the Stories of the Prophet (Part 2)"
  • Coming Up at ICSC: MYG Board Election debates and speeches this Sunday
  • Donate: Thank you for your generosity!
Pre-Ramadan Fundraising Dinnerpre-ram
The Islamic Center Board of Directors, committees and staff are happy to invite you to our 2017 Pre-Ramadan Fundraising Dinner, "Ramadan the Month of Resistance." This year's event will take place on Saturday, May 20 at the Hilton Hotel in Pasadena.


We are excited to welcome our Featured Speaker, Umar Hakim (Founder & Principal of INKERIJ, and Director of ILM Foundation) and our Honored Guest, Mohamed Bzeek (the only person in L.A. County foster parenting terminally ill children).


Buy your tickets today! Early registration ends on May 13. Tickets may be purchased online, and over the phone or at the Islamic Center's front desk during normal business hours. Babysitting will be available.


Ticket Prices: 
Early Registration - $100
Late Registration - $125
Students Early Registration - $75
Students Late Registration - $100
Friday Khutbaskhutba
APRIL 21
Dr. Ahmed Soboh
APRIL 28
Hassan Zeenni
Listen to Last Week's Friday Khutba (April 14)



Dr. Gasser Hathout - "Human Nature and the Stories of the Prophet (Part 2)"
Coming up at ICSCCOMINGUP
This Weekend
FRIDAY (4/21)
1 p.m. - Jumma'a Khutba & Prayer
Dr. Ahmed Soboh
6 p.m. - MYG Youth Potluck
Nia Malika Dixon
RSVP here

6:30 p.m. - Eight Weeks of Shabbat
Marium Mohiuddin
@ B'nai David - Judea Congregation
Please RSVP here


SATURDAY (4/22)
10:30 a.m. - ICSC Food Pantry
Volunteers arrive @ 9:45 a.m.


SUNDAY (4/23)
10 a.m. - Highlights of the Qur'an
Asim Buyuksoy
Topic: "Knowing Your Lord" (Part 3/5)
11 a.m. - Muslim Youth Group (MYG)
Nia Malika Dixon
Topic: Debates and formal speeches for MYG Board Elections
11 a.m. - Parents Circle
Edina Lekovic & Tarek Shawky
Topic: "Positive Parenting for the Muslim Home"
Noon - Sunday Lecture
Ramy Salah
Topic: "End of Life Care in Islam"


Next Week


TUESDAY (4/25)
6:30 p.m. 
- Qur'an Recitation & 
Memorization
Asim Buyuksoy


THURSDAY (4/27)
6:30 p.m. -
Message of the Qur'an
Asim Buyuksoy


FRIDAY (4/28)
1 p.m. - Jumma'a Khutba & Prayer
Hassan Zeenni
6 p.m. - Family Night @ NH Pasadena
Topic: Movie Night (snacks available for purchase), Hadith & Qur'an reflection, and food trucks


SATURDAY (4/29)
10:30 a.m. - ICSC Food Pantry
Volunteers arrive @ 9:45 a.m.
TBA - MYG Beach Bonfire
@ Dockweiler Beach State Park
Snacks and a spiritual talk on Tawwakul, complete reliance on Allah
Email Nia for more information 


SUNDAY (4/30)
10 a.m. - Highlights of the Qur'an
Asim Buyuksoy
Topic: "Knowing Your Lord" (Part 4/5)
11 a.m. - Muslim Youth Group (MYG)
Nia Malika Dixon
Topic: We're having a fundraiser! Support our MYG Yard Sale to benefit the MYG 

11 a.m. - Parents Circle
Edina Lekovic & Tarek Shawky
Topic: "Positive Parenting for the Muslim Home"
Noon - Sunday Lecture
Dr. Salman Khan
Topic: "Coping with Depression"
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.




"Those who spend in charity will be richly rewarded." 
(Qur'an 57:10)




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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Kristen Stangas, Communication Coordinator


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