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

Oct. 25, 2016 

24 Muharram 1438H

  Newsletter Issue # 396

 
"[He] who made for you the earth a bed [spread out] and the sky a ceiling and sent down from the sky, rain and brought forth thereby fruits as provision for you. So do not attribute to God equals while you know [that there is nothing similar to Him]." ~ Qur'an 2:22

COMMUNITY ALERT
4TH ANNUAL POP SYMPOSIUM
 
Join us next Saturday, November 5th for our 4th Annual California Jails and Muslim Inmates Symposium, "Islamic Communities Commitment to Successful Re-Entry Programs".  

This year we will hear from Social Justice Advocates, Law Enforcement Representatives and Former Inmates. 

Join us in Long Beach on Saturday, November 5th. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at-the-door. Reserve your seat here.



OPEN MOSQUE DAY IN THE NEWS
 
We wish to thank the participating mosques and the entire community for a successful Open Mosque Day once again.

The Shura Council, Islamic Center of Hawthorne and Islamic Society of Palm Springs, among others were featured in an article on Open Mosque Day.

The Islamic Center of Conejo Valley, hosted their largest amount of visitors ever and was covered in the Ventura County News.


This year, National Open Mosque Day was celebrated across the U.S., including the states of  Oklahoma, New Jersey and Illinois, among others. We hope that this will continue to be an annual occurrence.


NEWS
 
The Shura Council is pleased to announce our new youth leadership program, Young Inspirers (YI) This is a one-year fellowship program for young adults, ages 18 - 40, to learn from experienced professionals and give back to their communities. Click here to learn more and apply.

CAIR-LA has opened a satellite office in Northridge to serve Muslims in the San Fernando Valley and surrounding area. We applaud their expansion.

The Shura Council congratulates the Majlis As-Shura of New York for winning the passing of historic Anti Islamophobia resolution in NY

Islamophobia exists in both major political parties. Click here to learn moreHelp fight Islamophobia through education, support our Muslim Speakers Network .

A local Muslim activist teams up with a Latino candidate to register voters for November 8th election. Remember to vote on Tuesday, November 8th. Get to know your local issues and candidates, even if you don't vote for a major presidential candidate. CAIR and MPAC have compiled voter guides for the community.

What's wrong with the U.S. Government's program, Countering Violet Extremism (CVE)? Find out here. Also view this video on Muslims Have Rights.

The fight against the Dakota Access pipeline (DAPL) by the indigenous people continues. They need winter supplies to continue in -60 degree weather and need your help. Please donate.

The Islamic Center of South Bay is holding a fundraiser on Nov. 5th to complete their new masjid. We encourage the community to support this project.

CAIR-LA 20th Anniversary Gala is Sat. Nov. 19th, tickets are selling fast, get yours now.

OCCORD has two  job openings -  Social Media and Communications Coordinator (P/T) and   Lead Organizer (F/T, bilingual Eng/Span preferred).
 



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

Oct. 29
> Heritage Awards in Los Angeles.

Oct. 30
> Building Muslim Communities ICNA-IE fundraiser, in Eastvale.

Nov. 5
> ISOC Halal Food Fest, in Garden Grove.
> ICSB Masjid Fundraiser, in Lomita.

Nov. 6
> ICNA-IE Masjid expansion project, Building Muslim Communities, in Irvine.

Nov. 12
> Helping Hand for Relief IE  Banquet for Orphans, in Ontario.

Nov. 19
> CAIR-LA 20th Annual Gala, in Anaheim.

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.