We join Muslims worldwide in welcoming the new Hijrah year of 1438. 

The Muslim (Hijri) calendar begins with the  Prophet Muhammed's migration from Makkah to Madinah in pursuit of justice and peace. The birth of Islamic history is intertwined with the history of the world. 

 

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.

Once again the Chicago area Muslims will be hosting Open Mosque Day and the U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations has announced a National Open Mosque Day on Oct. 23rd.

Read how one man's interaction with Muslims changed his perception

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

 

The Muslim Speakers Network is hosting two additional workshops this month. Sign up today for our next workshops in Mission Viejo or Rancho Cucamonga.

The Shura Council congratulates the IndoChinese Islamic Center in Santa Ana for closing escrow on its new location at 1610 E. First St.They have been in the same small location since moving from a one-bedroom apartment to a two bedroom converted condo in 1988. They have long-since outgrown this location. We ask for your assistance in establishing their new Masjid, school and community center.

The Shura Council congratulates its Majlis member, Dr. Ahmed Azam, and the entire IC Hawthorne community for Ruqaya and Qassim Azam being among the 11 children who traveled to England to be mascots for the Manchester United football team.

California's Governor Brown signed two important bills this week, one addressing bullying of Muslims and Sikh students, the other protecting youth from long-term isolation in state juvenile facilities.

Local OC jail walls are painted with positive messages.