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

February 24, 2015| 5 Jumada Awwal 1436H

Newsletter Issue # 319 

"And establish prayer at the two ends of the day and at the approach of the night. Indeed, good deeds do away with misdeeds. That is a reminder for those who remember." ~ Qur'an 11:114

AROUND THE CORNER

 

 20th Anniversary ConferenceThe Shura Council's conference and banquet committee is working diligently to make its 20-year celebration as enjoyable and meaningful as possible for you and your family. 

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NEWS
 

News

 The general body of the Islamic Shura Council voted this past weekend in support of the position by the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations with respect to the countering violent extremism (CVE) program of the Obama administration. Click here to read the USCMO statement and for a similar statement from MSA-West.


 
The Shura Council welcomes its newest members, Bayan Claremont, New Dimensions Community Services and the Thai Muslim Community of USA. Please visit their websites and learn more about them.  


 
We join the world in commemorating the late El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz whose life and legacy are remembered herehere and here.


 
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago is looking for an Executive Director. Muslims are encouraged to avail this opportunity and apply directly. 


 
The Shura Council's social justice partner, Los Angeles Voice has several job openings in advancing causes of justice and equality in Los Angeles.


 

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COMMUNITY EVENTS
 

Event Calendar

The Shura Council maintains a community calendar on its website. Listed below are only a few of the many events happening in Southern California.


 Feb. 28

> Educate a Child for Future Civilizations banquet in Redlands.

> Growing Together benefit dinner in Diamond Bar.


 Mar. 1

> Free Tax Clinic in Anaheim.


 Mar. 14

> Fourth Annual Table Tennis Tournament in Santa Ana. Deadline to register is Mar. 6th.


 To see a complete list of events, click here. To list your event, click here.


 

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IN THIS ISSUE
AROUND THE CORNER
NEWS
COMMUNITY EVENTS

Majlis Members

  

Staff


Shakeel Syed

Executive Director 

 Elaine Younes

  Office Manager 
Imam Abu Ishaq Abdul Hafiz
Prison Outreach Programs and Services Director
Kalim Farooki
Development Officer

2015 Committees

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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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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.