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

May 24, 2016 | 17 Sha'baan1437H

     Newsletter Issue # 376  
 
"And He subjected for you the sun and the moon, continuous [in orbit], and subjected for you the night and the day."  ~ Qur'an 14:33

RAMADAN READINESS

The blessed month of Ramadan is less than 2 weeks away. What are you doing to prepare for it? Here are some useful resources. Also to help you in you preparations, please revisit last year's Ramadan Chronicles.

Remember to check that your Ramadan dates are Israeli Occupation-free.

Eid Stamps are now available for pre-order. Shipping starts June 10th.  

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION DEADLINE

The Islamic Shura Council thanks all who have submitted their application for our  Executive Director position. 

We will be accepting applications until the deadline of June 15th. We ask that you please distribute the position to your network and help us to find the next Executive Director to lead this umbrella organization of Mosques and Muslim organizations into the future. This is an immediate Full-Time position.

For complete information and how to apply, click here.


REMEMBERING AL-HAJJ MALIK EL-SHABAZZ

This past Thursday, May 19th, would have marked A l-Hajj  Malik El-Shabazz's 91st birthday, had he not been assassinated in 1965. He was among the voices of change during the civil rights movement of the 1960's and quotes such as this;  "We can never get civil rights in America until our human rights are first restored. We will never be recognized as citizens until we are first recognized as humans," continue to influence many people even after his death.

LETTERS FROM CAMP

The Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center in Washington, DC, will be hosting an exhibit this Memorial Day weekend featuring, among others, a short film highlighting young Muslims reading excerpts from letters written by Japanese-Americans while residing in internment camps during WWII to camp survivors.


NEWS            

The Shura Council's Executive Director, Shakeel Syed, received the "Faith in Action" award at OCCCO's 31st Annual Colors of Justice Gala.

We wish to congratulate Muna Sharif, Program Coordinator of the Muslim Speakers Network, on receiving her MPA from CSULB.

Girl Scouts from the Islamic Institute of Orange County's Minaret Academy recently hosted other girl scout troops from around the Southland.  The Minaret Academy Girl Scouts hosted the other troops with a presentation on Islam, Mosque tour and observation of a prayer service.

The Shura Council sends in heartfelt condolences to the family of Amin David, a long-time champion of justice in Orange County who passed away from cancer Saturday night. He was the first-ever chair of the Orange County Human Relations Commission, founded in 1971; and co-founder of Los Amigos Orange County, a Latino coalition that meets every week to discuss current issues affecting the underserved in OC, Latino or not. Memorial services are pending, updates will be posted here.

Muslim fathers and their sons should take advantage of the 13th Annual Brotherhood conference on Saturday, May 28th in Altadena. A small donation of $10 per person gives you admission to the event an includes lunch.


EVENTS
 
The Shura Council calendar offers many community events. A select few are listed below for your convenience.

May 27
> ICC Redlands continues its Fiqh of Worship series in preparation for Ramadan.

May 28
> 13th Annual Brotherhood Conference for Muslim fathers and their sons, in Altadena.

Jun 4
> 5th Annual Walk for Wellness, weekend event starts 6/3, in Los Angeles.

Jun 5
> Ramadan begins at dusk. Ramadan Kareem!

For all upcoming events, click here. To add your upcoming event to our calendar, please click here. 
 

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IN THIS ISSUE
RAMADAN READINESS
EX. DIR. POSITION DEADLINE
AL-HAJJ MALIK EL-SHABAZZ
LETTERS FROM CAMP
NEWS
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
Muna Sharif
Muslim Speakers Network
 Program Coordinator

2016 Committees

(committee head is underlined)


Arbitration

Dr. Ahmed Soboh

 Bylaws

 Dr. Ahmed Azam
Fundraising & Membership
Dr. S. Arif Rizvi & Kalim Farooki
Interfaith Relations
Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi & Shakeel Syed
Religious Affairs
Imam Mustafa Umar & 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.