Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim - In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
Dec. 8, 2015| 25 Safar 1437H
Newsletter Issue # 356
"God is the Light of the heavens and the earth. The example of His light is like a niche within which is a lamp, the lamp is within glass, the glass as if it were a pearly [white] star lit from [the oil of] a blessed olive tree, neither of the east nor of the west, whose oil would almost glow even if untouched by fire. Light upon light. God guides to His light whom He wills. And God presents examples for the people, and God is Knowing of all things." ~ Qur'an 24:35
PRAYERS FOR SAN BERNARDINO
The Shura Council joined the nation to mourn the loss of innocent lives and pray for the injured. We urge the community to support the Muslims United for San Bernardino Fund, established for the victims of last week's tragedy.
DR. AHMAD SAKR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The SoCal Muslim community came together to celebrate the life and legacy of late Dr. Ahmad Sakr and to also salute Dr. Sakr's family for their myriad sacrifices.
Several Imams and community leaders shared their memories and paid tribute to Dr. Sakr.
The Shura Council announced a memorial scholarship fund in the name of Dr. Ahmad Sakr and invites the community to contribute to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Sakr by helping young Muslims achieve their dreams. Click here to contribute or call the Shura Council at (714) 373-6473.
ADIOS, 2015
Each year in December, we remind ourselves of our collective work, victories and also losses during the year. And we do this by taking a stroll down memory lane. Take this short quiz and if you answer all three questions correctly, you will be entered into a drawing to receive a surprise gift. For the next three weeks, we will announce one winner and also share the 3 correct answers. So get ready and click here to take the first quiz.
Over the last few days, the Shura Council has been working diligently to restore peace and combat the ever so pervasive Islamophobia in partnership with our member Mosques, community organizations and our interfaith partners. Click here to read reports and we invite you to support the Shura Council with your year end contributions.
In collaboration with the Japanese American community, the Shura Council will hold an interfaith service and a rally against Islamophobia on the evening of Thursday, December 10th in little Tokyo in Los Angeles. Click here for details. The Shura Council also thanks several of its member Mosques for also organizing interfaith prayer services and vigils in their respective communities.
Year End Donation to Shura Council
EVENTS
The Shura Council calendar offers many community events. A select few are listed below for your convenience.
Dec. 10
> Vigilant Love: A Solidarity Community Vigil against Violence and Islamophobia, in Los Angeles.
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.
