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

Mar. 10, 2015| 19 Jumada Al-Awwal 1436H

Newsletter Issue # 321 

"And whoever submits his face to God while he is a doer of good - then he has grasped the most trustworthy handhold. And to God will be the outcome of [all] matters." ~ Qur'an 31:22

1995 - 2015

 

Celebrating 20 Years The Genocide in Bosnia gave birth to the idea of the Shura Council and that idea became a reality on April 20, 1995, a day after the bombing in Oklahoma City by Timothy McVeigh. The layered history of the last two decades will be revealed, inshaAllah, when you join us on March 21, 2015.

 

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YOU ARE INVITED


 

You're Invited To join the community, Masajid, Imams and emerging youth leaders from all across Southern California to honor and celebrate our last two decades. Let us come together to listen and learn  from our shared stories of the past to shape our future. Click here to purchase your ticket. Prices will increase on March 16th.

 

 

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WHO SPEAKS FOR ISLAM?

 

Who Speaks for Islam
At the Shura Council banquet, a limited number of copies of an indispensable book, "
Who Speaks for Islam: What a Billion Muslims Really Think" will be autographed for you by its author and former adviser to President Obama, Dalia Mogahed

For tickets click here . To reserve your copy in advance, please call us at (714) 373-6473 by Wed. March 18th.

Praise for the book: Karen Armstrong records her praise for Mogahed's book in these words: "The data presented in this book are not only arresting, but indispensable," and the new age guru Deepak Chopra writes, "Who Speaks for Islam cuts through the conflicting rhetoric of politicians and pundits ..."

 

 

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FARRIS BARAKAT TO PRESIDENT OBAMA

 

Farris Barakat

The surviving brother of the slain Deah Barakat will receive a special award at the Shura Council banquet on behalf of the Barakat family. Watch Farris' message to President Obama here . 

 

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PROCRASTINATORS to PROTAGONISTS

 

Muslim Singles Event

This is the last call for singles to register for the matrimonial event at our conference. In consideration of various compelling logistical issues, there shall be no on-site registrations. Hence the procrastinators can become protagonists by acting now.

 

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PEOPLE OF PEN AND MIC

 

Muslims Got Talent

 Muslim youth are invited to showcase the power of your pen or of your ideas and voice. Make people laugh or cry or both and along the way, win a brand new tablet! More details here. Registration closes on March 15th. 

 

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GOOD NEWS

 

Good News

The Shura Council congratulates Dr. Makbul Patel, former President of the Islamic Center of Riverside, for his leadership in establishing a free community clinic in the Inland Empire.  

The Shura Council also congratulates Adeeb Ahmad of the Islamic Society of Corona-Norco for his passion to help others through FEMA. Click here to read more.
 

 

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Muslim Singles Event on Sat. March 21st, in collaboration with the Shura Council 
Matrimonial Event  
Registration Ends on March 15th! 
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IN THIS ISSUE
1995 - 2015
YOU ARE INVITED
WHO SPEAKS FOR ISLAM?
FARRIS BARAKAT TO PRES. OBAMA
PROCRASTINATORS
PEOPLE OF PEN AND MIC
GOOD NEWS

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.