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 3, 2016

26 Rajab 1437H

     Newsletter Issue # 373 
 
"Glory be to God who took His servant for a journey by night from the sacred Mosque to the farthest Mosque, whose precincts are blessed, to show him some of God's Signs: for He is the One Who hears and sees every-thing.."  ~ Qur'an 17:1

TRANSCENDING JOURNEY

As we begin our preparations for the blessed month of Ramadan, we celebrate the journey of the Prophet, that transcends time and space. Let us take this opportunity to reflect on the journeys we must undertake in our time and space. 

The journey of the Prophet gives us, prayer, the greatest gift of God and reminds us of our relationship with and responsibility toward al-Quds, Jerusalem. The journey is not only a night of advice but so much more.  
 
CAN YOU UNPLUG?       

This week children, families, and communities will attempt to rediscover the joys of life by unplugging from digital entertainment. The Shura Council invites you to join the nation to live a week free from screens. To celebrate the joys of life by spending time playing, reading, exploring, and connecting with family and friends, try doing one or more of the following: 
 
NEWS
 
The Shura Council has an immediate job opening for the position of its Executive Director.  Click here for details .


The Institute of Social Policy and Understanding releases its research report on the American Muslims in the 2016 elections and beyond.

Anti Muslim bigotry hits the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Dept.

Muslim athletes, Hussain Abdullah of the NFL and Enes Kanter of the NBA and Olympian Ibtihaj Muhammad share their perspectives of their faith. 

A former Muslim Mayor who was once loved is now loathed by the same city. 

 Watch a Trump supporter sharing his experiences after spending a day with a Muslim.

Congratulations to Aisha Mahmood and Mayeena Ulkarim for winning national academic decathlon championship.


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

May 7
> Half our Deen offline in San Diego, register here. 

May 14
> Uplift Charity 10th Anniversary Gala.

May 15
> Joint Masjid Golf Tournament, register here.
> Healing Mother and Child, fundraiser for Palestine.

Click here to see local events in  May. T o add your upcoming event to our calendar, please click here.    
 

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Uplift Charity
10th Anniversary Gala
Saturday, May 14th
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Inside a Muslim Home
Library project
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IN THIS ISSUE
TRANSCENDING JOURNEY
CAN YOU UNPLUG?
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

2015 Committees

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Arbitration

Dr. Ahmed Soboh
 

 Bylaws

 Drs. Ahmed Soboh & Ahmed Azzam
 
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
 Arbazz Nizami

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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.