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. 27, 2016 

25 Dhul Hijjah 1437H

  Newsletter Issue # 392
 
"And it will be said to those who feared God , "What did your Lord send down?" They will say, "[That which is] good." For those who do good in this world is good; and the home of the Hereafter is better. And how excellent is the home of the righteous -" ~ Qur'an 16:30

BECOME A CERTIFIED SPEAKER
 
We invite you to join one of the Muslim Speakers Network free training workshops in October. With the xenophobic political climate, educating the public what Islam truly represents is a must. The ongoing rhetoric will not end with the Presidential election on November 8th.

The Muslim Speakers Network, a Shura Council project, is beginning it's second year this October. We will be holding training workshops at local Masajid in Garden Grove, Rancho Cucamonga and Mission Viejo. Please register here to attend one of these workshops.

These workshops are free to attend, but the cost to produce them is not. We ask for your financial support to help us keep offering these important and informative workshops free to the public.

If your community would like to host at training, please email [email protected].



OPEN MOSQUE DAY 2016
 
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.

If your Mosque is participating and is not listed, please email us at [email protected].


NEWS
 
The Shura Council congratulates its long-time social justice partner, Ahilan Arulanantham of the ACLU for receiving the  coveted and exclusive  MacArthur "genius grant" - an unparalleled merit-based honor that comes with a 6-figure stipend.

Last week, Pope Francis, along with other world religious leaders, made a passionate plea against terrorism and war.

The California Islamic University has started its fall semester but enrollment is still OPEN. Click here for more information.

SCMCO is hosting its Second Joint-Masjid Futsal (indoor soccer) tournament on Oct. 23rd in Irvine. Registration closes on Oct. 16th, register today!

ISNA's 6th Annual West Coast Educational Forum registration is now open. The forum is scheduled for Jan. 13-14, 2017 in Anaheim.

A Muslim community builds its Mosque on "Church Row" in Tennessee. Read what one church did in response.

Rahaf Khatib is the first hijabi to be featured on an American fitness magazine.


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

Sept. 30
> 4th Annual Arts & Talents competition, in Redlands.

Oct. 1
> Muslim Speakers training, in Garden Grove.
 Beach.

Oct. 2
> IIOC Summer Picnic, in Anaheim.
> Palestine Picnic Day, in Fountain Valley.

Oct. 7
> Sacred Parenting, in Lomita

Oct. 8

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


Malek Bendelhoum

Associate 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

2016 Committees

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Arbitration

Dr. Ahmed Soboh

 Bylaws

 Dr. Ahmed Soboh 
Fundraising & Membership
Dr. S. Arif Rizvi & Kalim Farooki
Interfaith Relations
Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi
Religious Affairs
Imam Mustafa Umar & Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi

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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.