Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim - In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
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February 3, 2015| 13 Rabi Al-Thani 1436H
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Newsletter Issue # 316
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"And enjoin prayer upon your family [and people] and be steadfast therein. We ask you not for provision; We provide for you, and the [best] outcome is for [those of] righteousness." ~ Qur'an 20:132
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SOLD OUT
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Bazaar space is sold out and we thank all the "early birds." Please call us at (714.373.6473) for limited stand by reservations for the bazaar or to advertise in a historical 20-Year Anniversary souvenir.
The Shura Council is pleased to announce for the first time ever, we will have a talent show by and for Muslim Youth. Please click here for details and to sign up. Again this year, all students with a valid student ID can attend the conference for free. Please register here. The conference will feature guest and local speakers honoring and celebrating SoCal Muslims' Past and Present and will also discuss future plans. We welcome your participation in these important discussions. Remember, "only" together we can make a difference!
Conference and banquet tickets can be purchased here for the 20-year anniversary of the Shura Council on Saturday, March 21st. Let us together, "Honor the Past, Celebrate the Present and Shape the Future."
More good news will be shared in this space in the coming weeks. In the interim, urge your family and friends to join you in working together to continue to build Muslim life for tomorrow's Muslims, today!
This week, we are pleased to introduce another speaker,
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$100,000 SAVINGS
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Shura Council is pleased to share the good news that some of its member Masajid have saved more than $100,000 by participating in the Shura Council's Masjid Group Insurance Program. These savings now allow Masajid to serve their respective communities even more.
The Shura Council's Masjid Group Insurance Program is a testament of strength in 'working together.' If your Masjid is not part of this program, please give us a call at (714) 373-6473.
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NEWS
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The Shura Council thanks ISOC for hosting its first FREE Tax Clinic. The second FREE Tax Clinic on Sunday, Feb 8th, will be held at the Islamic Center of Northridge from 10 am to 2 pm. If your total household income is $50,000 or less, you are eligible to benefit from this free service offered by the Muslim CPAs and certified tax professionals.
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NEWSLETTER SPONSOR
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Registration closes Feb. 9th
Islamic Bioethics & End-of-Life Care
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Click here to register
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(Early Registration ends Feb. 9, 2015, after Feb. 9th, fees increase by $25 per category)
- Allied Health Care Professionals with Continuing Education Credits: $75*
* Four Credits of CME will be provided by the Association of Physicians of Pakistani Descent of North America (APPNA)
For more info please contact ICSGV at (626) 964-3596
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NEWSLETTER SPONSOR
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CELEBRATING 20 YEARS
Join Us in the Celebration!
Conference Only: $20/person
Banquet & Conference:$60/person | $600/table of 10
MARCH 21, 2015
ANAHEIM HILTON
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Staff
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Shakeel Syed
Executive Director
Elaine Younes
Imam Abu Ishaq Abdul Hafiz
Prison Outreach Programs and Services Director
Kalim Farooki
Development Officer
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2015 Committees
(committee head is underlined)
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Arbitration
Dr. Ahmed Soboh
Bylaws
Hedab Tarifi, Dr. Ahmed Soboh & Shakeel Syed
Fundraising & Membership
Dr. S. Arif Rizvi, Kalim Farooki
Interfaith Relations
Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi & Shakeel Syed
Religious Affairs
Imam Mustafa Umar, Imam Taha Hassane & Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi
Youth Outreach
Imam Jihad Saafir & Imam Mustafa Umar
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Please make your Tax-Deductible/Zakat Eligible donation today! |
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Click Here!
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Member Organizations
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Ahlul-Beyt Mosque
Masjid Bilal Ibn Rabah
Masjid Qurturbah
SABA Homes
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"Only Together We Can Make a Difference"
ISLAMIC SHURA COUNCIL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
TEL: (714) 373-6473 | FAX: (714) 239-6493 WEB: SHURACOUNCIL.ORG | EMAIL: [email protected]
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.
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