Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim - In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
Jan. 29, 2013 | 17 Rabi' Al-Awwal 1434H
Newsletter Issue # 220
Greetings!
"Your ally is none but God and [therefore] His Messenger and those who have believed - those who establish prayer and give zakah, and they bow [in worship]." ~ Quran 5:55
NEWS
IRVINE-11 UPDATE -The Irvine-11 appeals to reclaim their right for free speech. Click here to read more.
PROTECT ACTIVISTS FOR PALESTINE - Legal and human rights activists announce the Palestine Legal Supportinitiative to protect and advance the constitutional rights of justice seekers for Palestine in the United States. For more information click here.
STOP KILLING CHILDREN - Join the nation in petitioning the President to stop the killing of children from drone strikes. Click here to sign the petition and learn more about the United States drone warfare. Watch Academics, Policymakers and Politicians discussing poverty in America.
ICNA'S NEW PRESIDENT - Shura Council welcomes the election of Br. Naeem Baig as the national President of Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and wishes him the very best.
ISNA SAYS FAREWELL - The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) announces the stepping down of its Secretary General, Br. Safaa Zarzour. Shura Council joins ISNA in thanking Br. Safaa for his service and many contributions.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
We are pleased to offer a few of the community's upcoming events. Please visit this page for a full listing of community events.
The Shura Council will celebrate the life and legacy of Prophet Muhammad: The Prophet for Our Times at our conference on Saturday the 9th of March. We urge you to participate either in the conference during the day or the banquet in the evening or both.Click here to buy your ticket or call us at (714) 239-6473 for more information.
The Islamic Shura Council is an umbrella organization of Mosques and Muslim organizations serving the Muslims of Southern California. Since 1995, the Council continues to foster the spirit and culture of "working together" at all levels in one of the most diverse and largest Muslim populations in the country.