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

Sept. 13, 2016 

11 Dhul Hijjah 1437H

     Newsletter Issue # 390
 
"Indeed, as-Safa and al-Marwah are among the symbols of God. So whoever makes Hajj to the House or performs 'umrah - there is no blame upon him for walking between them. And whoever volunteers good - then indeed, God is appreciative and Knowing." ~ Qur'an 2:158

EID AL-ADHA IN THE NEWS
 
Eid Al-Adha was celebrated on Monday, September 12th by millions of Muslims around the globe. Locally, Orange County Muslims from ICOI, IIOC, ISOC and WCIS, all four Shura Council members, celebrated together at Anaheim Stadium.

Eid Celebrations continue this weekend. CSULB's MSA continues it's Eid at the Beach this Saturday. Also, SAC-LA will be holding an Eid Picnic in Irvine.

Meanwhile, the pilgrims are completing their Hajj in Makkah. Saudi authorities report over 1.8 million pilgrims this year. We wish Hajj Mabrur to all the pilgrims and may you return home safely.


NEWS
 
Shura Council Majlis member and Sahaba Initiative co-founder, Arbazz Mohammed, talks about the 15th anniversary of 9/11 and what  Muslims are---and aren't.

Others wonder, should we have hope or despair? 15 years later.

The Shura Council's Muslim Speakers Network educates the greater community about Islam and Muslims and  promotes religious literacy and mutual respect through on-site presentations. Your donations can help us expand our network.

Open Mosque Day 2016 is the Muslim community's opportunity to dispel myths about Muslims and Islam. Sunday, October 23, 2016 has been designated Open Mosque Day. Click here to see a list of participating centers. This list is updated frequently.

The Shura Council congratulates Rusty Kennedy, Executive Director of the Orange County Human Relations, a Shura Council interfaith partner, on receiving the Beacon of Light award from Fairview Community Church on Saturday, September 17th. Tickets are still available.


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

Sept. 16
> 4th Annual Arts and Talent competition in Redlands.

Sept.17
> Eid at the Beach in Long Beach.
> Justice on Trial Film Festival in Los Angeles.

Sept. 18
> Eid Picnic for Syria, in Irvine.

Sept. 24
> Citizenship Fair, co-sponsored by LALMA, in Los Angeles

Sept. 25
> Support Islah-LA, fundraising luncheon, in Cerritos

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