In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious the Most Merciful
Masjid Omar Ibn El-Khattab Fundraiser!

Masjid Omar has come a long way with your support, but it needs you now more than ever...

JOIN the community on SATURDAY, MARCH 10, 2018 at 7:00PM - 8:00PM to help strengthen and build one of the oldest Mosques in Columbus. 

"But whatever thing you spend [in His cause] - He will compensate it; and He is the best of providers." (Saba:39)
FRIDAY PRAYER

1st Khutbah
12:30PM - Br. Abdurrahman Wood

2nd Khutbah
1:30PM - Br. Noorgul Dada
In shaa Allah we will be holding a small fundraiser for the masjid during jumuah prayers. Jazakom Allah khair for your continuous support.
Join us at our 4th Annual Hijab Celebration on Saturday, March 17th at 2:00PM - 4:00PM!!

Being a young Muslim Woman has its trials and tribulations. This Hijab Celebration is not only about the physical hijab, but it’s about reminding young Muslim Women that they are intelligent, beautiful, talented, and everything in between.

This year our main focus will be on SELF-EMPOWERMENT!

Potluck:
As always we end our celebration with delicious homemade food that is kindly prepared by our sisters! If you would like to contribute rice, chicken, meat, salads, desserts, drinks, or anything in between, please let us know by commenting below.

All are welcome! :)

*Babysitting will be available for children under 5. It will be $2 per child in shaa Allah*
MASJID RENOVATION PHOTOS
Alhamdulilah the renovation of the interior of the masjid is now complete. There is new carpeting, as well as, the walls & ceiling both have been freshly painted in both men's and women's prayer areas to match the new extension .
HELP US HELP OTHERS
• DONATE your intact & clean usable FURNITURE!
• For a FREE truck pickup, call or text Br. Aref Ayed at (614) 499 - 1056
• Drop Off Location: Masjid Omar Ibn El-Khattab

FREE Qur'an Classes!

Below is the schedule for the Qur'an memorization class at Masjid Omar. There's is no particular start date for the Qur'an Memorization class. A student may walk in and start his journey of Qur'an memorization right away in shaa Allah.

Tuesdays to Sundays

1. Open for all ages | 4:00pm-5:00pm
2. Elementary School Students | 5:00pm-6:00pm
3. Middle & High School Students | 6:00pm-7:00pm
4. College Students and Older | 7:00pm-8:00pm
 
The Prophet  (ﷺ) said: "The best among you (Muslims) are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it." - Sahih al-Bukhari
For further information please contact us at  deen@masjedomar.org
English Qur'an Tafseer Halaqa for Sisters!

Better your understanding of the Qur'an with sister Sallsabil every Saturday at 1:30PM.
Sisterhood of Columbus
Join the sisters every Saturday at 3:30PM at Masjid Omar Ibn El Khattab for weekly discussions on various topics, gatherings, and most importantly strengthening the sisterhood bond!

You may join their sisters only Facebook Group  to stay up to date with their weekly topics.
AL-FURQAN WEEKEND SCHOOL UPDATES
Al Furqan Weekend School at Masjid Omar Ibn El-Khattab
Location: 580 Riverview Drive, Columbus
School Timings: Saturdays, 9:30am to 12:30pm
Ages: from 5 to 15
Subjects taught: Quran, Arabic and Islamic studies

Fees per month:
$ 30 for 1 Child
$ 55 for 2 Children
$ 75 for 3 Children
$ 90 for 4 Children


Registration is now closed. Please fill out the REGISTRATION WAITLIST FORM to be placed on the waiting list. We will contact you once there's a vacancy in shaa Allah.
We would greatly appreciate your generous donations to help keep such programs, that are much needed for our children, going! Every dollar goes a long way. Jazakom Allah khair!
Shop & swipe your Kroger Plus card and earn rewards for Masjid Omar! Here's how to enroll:

1. Visit Krogercommunityrewards.com OR click on the image.

2. Locate your state and click "Enroll Now".

3. Sign in to your online account or create one.

4. Select "Omar Ibn El-Khattab Mosque" OR enter 64508.

5. Click SAVE
WHAT IS OFFERED AT MASJID OMAR?
Alhamdulilah, we are thankful for all the wonderful Brothers & Sisters who make all of our programs possible!

We have programs for young & old, all to benefit our community. Make sure to check out all programs that we are now offering. If you have any questions, please send us an email.
Interactive Youth Group for Girls at Masjid Omar Ibn El-Khattab Every Wednesday at 6PM

GROUP A
Ages 5 - 9

GROUP B
Ages 10 - 16

OUR MAIN GOAL:
To give the girls the space and time to express their thoughts and emotions, freely, as well as strengthening their Muslim identity.

Click HERE to sign-up and receive weekly reminders/updates of halaqa activities.
Qur'an Halaqa
 
Sundays after Fajr with Br. Mohammad Toukhy. It is a halaqa with a focus on proper Qur’an recitation through mastering Tajweed rules.

Aishah reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying: " One who is skilled in the Qur'an is associated with the noble, upright recording angels, and he who falters when he recites the Qur'an and finds it difficult for him will have a double reward."

- Sunan Abi Dawud : Book 8, Hadith 39
Sisters' Halaqas:

  1. Qur’an Halaqa (in Arabic) with Sr. Um Ahmed | Friday, 5:30PM
  2. Qur’an Tafseer (in English) with Sr. Sallsabil | Saturday, 1:30PM 
  3. Sisterhood of Columbus Events | Saturday, 4:00PM
  4. Girls’ Youth Halaqa with Sr. Hajar & Sr. Asmaa | Wednesdays 6:00PM
General Halaqas:
 
  1. Hadeeth (Book of Riyadussalihin) with Br. Basil Gohar | Wednesday after Isha**
  2. General Islamic Topics with Br. Mohammad Toukhy | Saturday after Maghreb
  3. Qur’an Halaqa with Br. Mohammad Toukhy | Sunday after Fajr

** In shaa Allah there will be a halaqa open to all brothers following the khaatirah by Br. Basil on Wednesdays after Isha.
If you would like to get involved or volunteer, please feel free to send us an email.
IN THE NEWS...
Save the Date

CAIR-Columbus is having their 21st Annual Banquet on Sunday, March 11th at 5:00PM at the Ohio Union West Ballroom (1739 N. High St. Columbus, OH 43210). Altaf Husain, Imam Suhaib Webb, and Comedian Jeremy McClellan are the speakers for the event. Tickets are $35/Person and $300 Table of 10.
Our team has been working nonstop to bring lifesaving necessities to vulnerable people in Eastern Ghouta. We would like to thank you for your support. However, the work is not done yet. Our current goal is $500,000 which will bring basic needs including food, water, shelter to the victims of war.


Help us reach out goal and save lives today!
So far, we have distributed 3,200 food baskets with high calories to families in need in order to provide a healthy nutritious meals.
Vulnerable people in Easter Ghouta are counting on us. Which is why we’re counting on you to have  your impact support all of our lifesaving programs .

Thank you for helping us ensure every last child has access to the safety, health care, education and freedom they deserve. 
Imams Council of Michigan is pleased to announce its Annual Spring Umrah Trip - March 31st to April 9th!
For more information please visit:  www.amitytravel.net
Qur'an Competition for Sisters

On Saturday, May 12th, 2018 at Noor Islamic Cultural Center. For more information please contact tijanschool@gmail.com. 
CAIR'S CIVIL RIGHTS APP
" ...CAIR recently launched an app to share critical "know your rights" information and to simplify the process to report hate crimes and bias incidents."

Please take a moment and download CAIR's civil rights app.

EASY WAYS TO SUPPORT MASJID OMAR
Masjid Omar is registered with Amazon Smile. Amazon will donate a portion of your eligible purchases through Amazon Smile to Masjid Omar at no further expense to you. 

Make sure to start your browsing at Amazon through   Amazon Smile   (This is important!), and you'll be helping Masjid Omar even as you shop!

To get started, please CLICK  on the image and choose Masjid Omar as your charity of choice.
Masjid Omar is seeking volunteers for help and support. If you are interested in volunteering your time and effort, please send us an email at info@masjidomarohio.org

إِنَّمَا يَعْمُرُ مَسَاجِدَ اللَّهِ مَنْ آمَنَ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ وَأَقَامَ الصَّلَاةَ وَآتَى الزَّكَاةَ وَلَمْ يَخْشَ إِلَّا اللَّهَ ۖ فَعَسَىٰ أُولَٰئِكَ أَنْ يَكُونُوا مِنَ الْمُهْتَدِينَ


"The mosques of Allah are only to be maintained by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day and establish prayer and give zakah and do not fear except Allah, for it is expected that those will be of the [rightly] guided." (At-Tawbah:18)
About Us

Masjid Omar is the one of the oldest mosques in Columbus, Ohio. It was established in 1984, but the idea of its origin started in 1979 when nine students gathered and agreed on praying in an apartment at 705 at Harley Drive.

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Masjid Omar Ibn El-Khattab 

(614) 262-1310  
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