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

Feb. 16, 2016 | 7 Jumada Al-Awwal
 

    Newsletter Issue # 365 
 
"And of His signs are the ships in the sea, like mountains."  ~ Qur'an 42:32

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The Shura Council is pleased to announce its Resilient Leadership award to the  Islamic Community Center of Redlands and the  Islamic Society of Palm Springs. 

The San Bernardino tragedy aftermath had impacted both of these communities in many diverse ways. The Mosques received many hateful threatening phone calls and also several very angry protesters. The Islamic Society of Palm Springs was firebombed . The Mosque was red tagged by the fire department as "unusable." 

The community suddenly became Mosque-less. Friday prayers were held on a sidewalk. Children were scared and the Sunday school was closed. Amidst all of this, the leadership of both Mosques demonstrated grace and resilience in comforting and reassuring their respective communities while dealing with various agencies. 

"Despite of being subjected to many difficulties, both communities demonstrated resilience and patience which deserves to be appreciated. I applaud the leadership and their selfless services to the community during their difficult time, said Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi, Chairman of the Islamic Shura Council. 

Leadership is best demonstrated in the most difficult times. Let us celebrate the Islamic Community Center of Redlands and the Islamic Society of Palm Springs as examples of resilient leadership.  

As was announced last week, the Shura Council's Compassion Award will be received by Dr. Faisal Qazi.

Let us come together to celebrate our communities and the 21 years of service by the Shura Council on Saturday February 27th.  Congressman Keith Ellison will keynote the banquet. CALL 714.373.6473 for tickets or purchase online by Feb. 21st, price increases on Feb. 22nd. No tickets will be sold at the door.

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Shakeel Syed

Executive Director 

 Elaine Younes

  Office Manager  
Imam Abu Ishaq Abdul Hafiz
Prison Outreach  Programs and Services  Director
Kalim Farooki
Development Officer
Muna Sharif
Muslim Speakers Network
 Program Coordinator

2015 Committees

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Arbitration

Dr. Ahmed Soboh

 Bylaws

 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 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.