In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful 

Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim - In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful 

 Islamic Shura Council of So Cal

November 26, 2013 | 23 Muharram 1435H

Newsletter Issue # 257

 

"Then eat of what God has provided for you [which is] lawful and good. And be grateful for the favor of God , if it is [indeed] Him that you worship" ~ Qur'an 16:114

SAVE THE DATE - MARCH 1, 2014
Shura Council's Annual Conference in Anaheim.
More details soon!
SHUKR ALHAMDULILLAH
ALL THANKS BE TO GOD

  

Give Thanks to God

Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi, Chairman of the Islamic Shura Council offers an Islamic perspective on Thanksgiving
 
Shukr, he says is an important Islamic principle and those who practice it are most loved by God. In some instances, the Quran equates Shukr with faith. For example, "the faithful are those who are thankful to God and to people." God has described His Prophets and Messengers among those whose hearts were in deep gratitude to their Creator. Prophet Noah was a grateful servant of God (Quran 17:3). Prophet Abraham used to thank God for His many blessings (Quran 16:121). Prophet David and his family were asked to be grateful to God (Quran 34:13). And, God asked Prophet Muhammad: Worship God, and be of those who give thanks. (Quran 39:66). 

We offer few interesting resources for your pleasure read this Thanksgiving weekend:
NEWS

  

News

As promised, we are happy to share some of the presentations from our recent CA Jails Symposium. Click here to watch the talks by representatives of the Orange County Jail American Civil Liberties Union; and a Muslim Chaplain, Imam Jihad Saafir. More videos will be added shorty. Be among the first to know, subscribe to our YouTube page.

 

The Islamic Shura Council is looking for community members to serve as volunteer chaplains in the prison. If you are interested to help Muslims and receive modest compensation, please take a minute and apply here

 

The Islamic Shura Council celebrates a major addition to the Muslim landscape in Southern California. The birth of Islah- LA lies in Masjid Ibaadillah, a founding member of the Shura Council. Islah-LA aspires to Revive, Renew and Restore the community. Shura Council urges the community to support this very worthy project and join the open house celebrations on December 7th and 8th  

 

The NYPD is ordered to turn over records for a program it said did not exist, spying on Muslims.

 
EVENTS

  

A partial listing of upcoming community events appears below. A complete listing can be found here.

 
Nov. 29
> Do you know Dr. Siddiqi? Interview and discussion at ISOC.
> Change Starts with Me, learn how at ISCN.
 
Nov. 30
> Earning Allah's Pleasure and Breaking Bad Habits, parallel Adult and Youth sessions at ICSGV.
 
Dec. 7
> Building a Strong Foundation, CVIC's Annual Banquet in Chino.
 
Dec 7 & 8
> Islah-LA's Open House. Learn how to help improve South LA's community through social service.
 
Dec. 8
> Exercising Your Rights workshop at Granada Hills Masjid.
> Restoring Hope: Transforming Life, ICNA Relief Fundraising Banquet in Anaheim.
 

For a listing of current and future events, click here.

To add your event to our calendar, click here.

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SHUKR ALHAMDULILLAH - ALL THANKS BE TO GOD
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Imam Abu Ishaq Abdul Hafiz
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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.