Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim - In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
Dec. 15, 2015 - 3 Rabi' Al-Awwal 1437H
Newsletter Issue # 357
"And if they incline to peace, then incline to it [also] and rely upon God. Indeed, it is He who is the Hearing, the Knowing.." ~ Qur'an 8:61
BLESSED BE THE GENEROUS
Alhamdulillah, all praises to God,
Muslims United for San Bernardino Families surpassed its goal. We thank the community for its generosity toward fellow Americans and raising $215,515, well past the target of $175,000.
Once again, you have shown that working together makes a difference.
Year-End Donation to Shura Council
AN ATTACK ON ONE IS AN ATTACK ON ALL
Click here to watch the presentation of Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi, Chairman of the Shura Council, at the vigil organized by the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles.
The Executive Director visited the community of the Islamic Society of Coachella Valley to meet with the leadership and also assess the damage caused by the firebomb at the Mosque. Click here for the pictures and a video of the damage caused.
The Shura Council extends its sincere condolences to Shaykh Nomaan Baig for the demise of his respected mother. May God grant her with Paradise and bless the family with patience for their irrevocable loss.
The Shura Council congratulates the Islamic Center of San Gabriel Valley for inaugurating its fully functional mortuary service. For all relevant information, please call 626-964-0033.
The Shura Council urges the community to celebrate Islamic Relief's extraordinary work at their annual gala on December 19th. Click here for details.
The Executive Director of the Shura Council spoke at Vigilant Love, an interfaith gathering against violence and Islamophobia was held last week in Los Angeles.
Catholic students in Hawthorne carried the message "Love One Another" to Al-Huda Islamic School, located down the street. Click here to read the entire article.
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.
