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
December 28, 2017 
10 Rabi Al-Thani 1439 AH
Newsletter Issue # 454
"Do you not see that God causes the night to merge into the day and the day into the night, and has subjected the sun and the moon, each orbiting for an appointed term, and that God is All-Aware of what you do?" ~ Qur'an 31:29
WARM WISHES FROM OUR CHAIRMAN
 
Shura Council's Chairman, Dr. Ahmed Soboh, sends you his Warm Wishes. Click on video below to watch the 2017 Year-End message.




SUPPORT SHURA BEFORE MIDNIGHT 12/31
 
Each year Shura Council continues to grow, with 2017 being no different. We look forward to new opportunities in 2018 and  we invite you to join us!

There are only a few days left in 2017. Please consider donating your tax-deductible year-end gift to Shura Council which will enable us to expand our staff and programs to assist the Muslim and all Southern California communities.

We have a new program that entitles you to one FREE ticket to our  Annual Banquet on April 14th. Sign up today for our  20/Twenty program, a recurring donation of at least $20 for a minimum of 1-year required.

This year, we would like to honor a local youth with our  Youth of the Year Award  at our annual banquet .  Click here to nominate a local youth or find out more about this award. Nominations end January, 28, 2018.

Be part of the growth and change at Shura Council,  donate your year-end gift today! All donations are tax-deductible and zakat eligible.

Also, new tax laws coming that affect your 2018 donations:

Our community is blessed with many resources and experienced individuals who bring us updates that are beneficial to  our organizations and individuals. 

Several certified public accountants have brought to our attention the changes in tax laws and how it might affect your 2018 plans for supporting non-profit organizations, like Shura Council.

Please consult with your accountant to see how it would be best to fulfill your 2018 donation pledges this year.  

Organizations and Masajid should encourage their members to discuss these laws with their accountants before the end of the year. 




MSN 2017 YEAR IN REVIEW
 
A Note from our MSN Director, Saima Rafiq:

It has been a busy year for Muslim Speakers Network (MSN), a Shura Council program.  MSN is an educational program that provides supplemental curriculum for Social Studies and History classes about Islam and Muslims to schools, colleges and universities.  MSN offers institutions six presentations to choose from, which all have been developed by our content team, and reviewed and approved by local scholars.  

This year alone, we have conducted 94 presentations throughout Southern California at Middle Schools, High Schools, Colleges and Universities as well as Muslim Youth Groups reaching a total of 4600 students, Alhamdulillah!

One of the highlights of 2017 was our 9-week series that we conducted for Cal State, Long Beach professors.  MSN also opened an affiliate chapter in Portland, Oregon this year. 

In addition, we have developed two new presentations and have trained 3 new speakers.  If you are interested in becoming an MSN speaker, come and attend our upcoming speaker training in January 2018.

Lastly, we offer a workshop series for Muslim youth groups,  Muslim Student Associations and Islamic schools and would be honored to work with your institution or group. We can visit your local Masjid to conduct an in-depth presentation about MSN and how your community can get involved.

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to email me: saima@muslimspeakersnetwork.org.


SHURA'S YOUTH OF THE YEAR
 
The Islamic Shura Council of Southern California is seeking nominations for youth (15-24 years), who have positively represented their community and volunteered their time. This award recognizes that positive contributions to society come from people of all ages. We would like to recognize these special youth at our upcoming banquet on April 14, 2018.  We are seeking nominations for youth volunteers who have gone above and beyond this year (2017) in service to their community, and society at large. 

For complete details and to nominate a deserving youth, click here.



EVENTS
 
The Shura Council calendar offers many community events. We have compiled a select few for your convenience.

Dec. 31
> 2nd Annual Muslim Family Festival, a joint-Masjid event, in Rowland Heights.

Jan 9
> Senior  Live, Learn, Thrive Program begins in Lakewood, register here.

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

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IN THIS ISSUE
WARM WISHES FROM SHURA CHAIRMAN
SUPPORT SHURA BEFORE MIDNIGHT
MSN 2017 YEAR IN REVIEW
SHURA'S YOUTH OF THE YEAR
EVENTS

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2018 Board 

(Majlis) Members
  

Staff


Malek Bendelhoum

Associate Director 

 Elaine Younes

  Office Manager  
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

Volunteers


Maria Khani - POP

OCSD & LASD Muslim 

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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.