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

October 18, 2017 

28 Muharram 1439H

Newsletter Issue # 444
"As for the earth, We spread it out and placed upon it firm mountains, and produced in it every type of pleasant plant-." ~ Qur'an 50:7
INNA LILAHI WA INNA ILAYHI RAJI'UN

Shura Council is sad to announce that the Mother of Br. Shakeel Syed, our former executive director, returned to her lord earlier this week. Please keep her and the Syed family in your duaa.

Your condolences can be emailed to info@shuracouncil.org and will be forwarded to Br. Shakeel.


OPEN MOSQUE DAY 10/29
 
Sunday, October 29th is National Open Mosque Day. This is an annual event where Mosques open their doors to their neighbors.  

If you've never been to a Mosque, you may want to find out what a Mosque is and if you decide to visit a Mosque, here are some guidelines. To see a video of a recent Open Mosque Day, click here. 

We urge you to visit a Mosque in your area. To find one, follow this link. If your Mosque is participating and not listed, contact us.


NEWS
 
Shura member, Institute of Knowledge, is hosting SoCal's first Convert Conference on Saturday, October 28th in Diamond Bar.

The recent truck bombing in Mogadishu, Somalia killed at least 300, including 2 U.S. citizens, and injured hundreds. The White House condemned the attacks.

California's Governor Brown signed a bill that will prohibit state and local governments from creating Muslim registries.

When we think of Muslim leadership, who do we think of and is that person really a leader? A recent article examines who is a Muslim leader. 

The average size of an Amerian family  has changed a lot since 1850.  And, the best states to live in for paid family leave. 
 
Michigan helped make Trump the U.S. President. Now a Muslim is running for Governor. Did you know,  five men own more wealth than half of the world's population?
 
What is destroying the west? One opinion is, White Nationalism.


EVENTS
 
The Shura Council calendar offers many community events. We have compiled a select few for your convenience.

Oct 21
> Sahaba Initiative's Annual Benefit Dinner, in Riverside
> Beacon of Light celebration, in Costa Mesa

Oct 22
> Science in the Quran with Dr. Ghasser Hathout, in Anaheim

Oct 25
> A Celebration of Life, a Muslim-Latino Collaborative event, in Buena Park.

Oct 28
> SoCal Convert Conference, in Diamond Bar.

Oct. 29
> Open Mosque Day So Cal and Nationwide.

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.