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Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim - In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful |
| December 7, 2017 18 Rabi AlAwwal 1439H |
Newsletter Issue # 451 |
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"And when My servants ask you, concerning Me - indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me. So let them respond to Me [by obedience] and believe in Me that they may be [rightly] guided." ~ Qur'an 2:186
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THIRD TRUMP TRAVEL BAN
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 This week, the Supreme Court
issued a decision on Trump's Travel Ban
that allows it
to take full effect.
So who does this impact?
Certain nationals of eight countries - Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen.
How will it how it will effect these individuals?
Chad, Libya, and Yemen: All immigrant visas and non-immigrant business (B-1), tourist (B-2), and business/tourist (B-1/B-2) visas are suspended from entering the U.S.
Iran: Immigrant and nonimmigrant entry will be suspended for Iranian nationals except for individuals with a student visa (F Visa), exchange program visa (J Visa) or vocational visa (M Visa). Individuals with a F, J, or M visas will be subject to enhanced screening.
Somalia: Immigrant visas are suspended for Somali nationals. Non-immigrant visas are permitted, but will be subjected to heightened screening.
Syria and North Korea: All immigrant and nonimmigrant entry into the U.S. is suspended.
Venezuela: Government officials and immediate family members of individuals involved in Venezuela's screening and vetting procedures cannot enter on non immigrants business (B-1), tourist (B-2) and business/tourist (B-1/B-2) visas. Nationals of Venezuela who are visa holders are subject to additional measures.
Note: An immigrant visa allows foreign nationals to come to the U.S. to get a green card and reside in the U.S. permanently. A non-immigrant visa is a temporary visa issued to a foreign national for a particular purpose such as tourism, business, or study.
Who is NOT Impacted
- Citizens and Green Card holders
- Individuals with two passports - dual nationals - if they are traveling using a passport from a country not included on the above list
- Any foreign national who has been granted asylum in the United States
- Any refugee who has already been admitted to the United States
- Any individual who has been granted withholding of removal, advance parole, or protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT)
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TRUMP'S JERUSALEM DECISION
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On Wednesday, December 6th, President Trump announced his decision to relocate the U.S. Embassy to Jerusalem which he declared the capital of Israel. This is a gross violation of International Law and a decision that could derail the White House's peace efforts and spark regional unrest.
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SO CAL WILDFIRES
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Wind-driven wildfires that broke out in southern California  have destroyed more than 184 homes and forced evacuations of nearly 200,000 residents.
With the wildfires burning in Los Angles, Ventura, and San Bernardino counties, we are concerned and pray for the safety of all affected, including first responders, residents, their property and loved ones. We ask the community to keep all affected in your prayers.
If your community would like to open its doors, please let us know so we can assist and
report it to the community.
May God give those affected patience and ease.
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FALL 2018 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
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Every year college gets more and more expensive, especially at private universities.
According to the College Board, the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2016-2017 school year was $33,480
at private colleges, $9,650
for state residents at public colleges, and $24,930
for out-of-state residents attending public universities.
Understanding that every little bit helps,
MPAC, a member organization of Shura Council,
announces a new schoarship at the University of La Verne, established by Dr. Taghi Mirsepassi. The scholarship is intended to help Muslim students who plan to enroll at the university for the 2018 Fall Semester.
Dr. Taghi Mirsepassi has generously offered a $1 million endowed scholarship for Muslim students in memory of his wife Heshmat Mirsepassi at the University of La Verne. Please
click here for further information and
help spread the word to the youth in your community.
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COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS
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Grab a cup of coffee or tea and join this important discussion. We encourage those who can to attend.
Admission is FREE but space is limited, so please RSVP here.
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4 WEEKS LEFT, SIGN UP TODAY
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We ask you to SAVE THE DATE, Saturday, April 14, 2018 for our 23rd Annual Banquet. More information to be announced soon.
Did you know, for or over
20 years, Shura Council has been an integral part of the community. Shura Council has been
your organization from the very beginning.
To be a part of Shura Council's continued growth and expansion efforts, we invite you to join our
20/Twenty Program. A 12 month minimum commitment of $20 per month provides you with 1 free ticket to our Annual Banquet on April 14th (includes: priority seating, parking, and childcare for 1 child, ages 6 mos - 12 yrs). To sign up for our
20/Twenty program
click here or
download this app to join the program. OFFER EXPIRES DECEMBER 31st!
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EVENTS
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The Shura Council calendar offers many community events. We have compiled a select few for your convenience.
Dec. 9
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NEWSLETTER SPONSOR
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2017 ANNUAL BANQUET
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16TH
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| 2018 Board (Majlis) Members |
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Chairman
Vice-Chair
Secretary
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| Staff |
Malek Bendelhoum
Associate Director
Elaine Younes
Imam Abu Ishaq Abdul Hafiz
Prison Outreach
Programs and Services
Director
Kalim Farooki
Development Officer
Saima Rafiq
Muslim Speakers Network
Program Director
Sarah Bondogji
Muslim Speakers Network
Program Coordinator
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| Volunteers |
Maria Khani - POP
OCSD & LASD Muslim
Liaison
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Donate to
Shura Council here 
or thru Amazon Smile
every time you buy from Amazon.com |
Click Here!
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| Member Organizations |
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Masjid Bilal Ibn Rabah
Masjid Qurturbah
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| "Only Together We Can Make a Difference"
ISLAMIC SHURA COUNCIL OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
TEL:
(714) 373-6473
| FAX: (714) 239-6493
WEB: SHURACOUNCIL.ORG | EMAIL: INFO@SHURACOUNCIL.ORG
    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. |
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