Aug. 18, 2017

Assalamu Alaikum

Dear Family & Friends of ICSC, 

Join us this Sunday, Aug. 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., as we welcome reknowned civil rights activist,  Reverend Jesse Jackson to the Islamic Center for a candid discussion about scapegoating and racism in America. In this program titled, "Charlottesville: Injustice Anywhere is Injustice Everywhere," we will hear from Rev. Jackson, Zev Yaroslavsky, Joseph Moreno, Salam Al-Marayati, and other local activists advocating for marginalized communities.

This is a free event. Parking will be limited to the upper lot and street parking. Don't miss out on this conversation!


Later in the day, a group of us will be meeting at the Union Rescue Mission for our August Serve & Connect event. Every month we serve dinner to the men, women and children staying at the mission - preparing plates, serving the individuals, and cleaning the cafeteria/kitchen. This is a great way to meet community members while serving those in need of a little extra help. We will be there from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.  RSVP today to secure your spot. Everyone 14 yrs + is welcome to attend.

We look forward to seeing you and your loved ones at the Islamic Center this weekend!


In peace,
Islamic Center of Southern California

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In this Issue
  • Friday Khutba: Listen to last week's khutba by Omar Ricci, "Eighty Six Thousand Four Hundred"
  • Community Corner: Read about Mosque Beautification Day
  • Coming Up at ICSC: Rev. Jesse Jackson will speak at ICSC on Sunday, Aug. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Donate: Thank you for your generosity



Last Sunday, Aug. 13, the Islamic Center of Southern California held a community-wide event that called for all hands on deck: " Mosque Beautification Day!" Many people, as young as six and as old as sixty, worked together to bring polish and shine to our beautiful Islamic Center - purifying our spirits while we cleaned the Center.


Friday Khutbas khutba
AUG 18
Dr. Aslam Abdallah
AUG 25
Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl
Listen to Last Week's Friday Khutba (Aug 11)

Omar Ricci -  "Eighty Six Thousand Four Hundred"
Coming up at ICSC COMINGUP
This Weekend

FRIDAY (8/18)
1 p.m. -  Jum'a Khutba & Prayer
Dr. Aslam Abdallah
@ ICSC Prayer Hall  

SATURDAY (8/19)
10:30 a.m.  ICSC Food Pantry
Dr. Karima Hirani & Al Mamdani
@ ICSC Social Hall
Volunteers arrive @ 9:45 a.m.

SUNDAY (8/20)
11:30 a.m. - "Charlottesville: Injustice 
Anywhere is Injustice Everywhere"
Rev. Jesse Jackson
A candid conversation about scapegoating & racism in America
@ ICSC Lecture Hall 
4 p.m. - Serve + Connect
Kristen Stangas & Osamah Bin-Mahfouz
@ Union Rescue Mission
RSVP here


Next Week

TUESDAY (8/22)
6:30 p.m. - Quran Recitation and Memorization
Asim Buyuksoy
@ ICSC MYG Room

THURSDAY (8/24)
6:30 p.m. -  Message of the Quran
Asim Buyuksoy
@ ICSC MYG Room

FRIDAY (8/25)
1 p.m. -  Jum'a Khutba & Prayer
Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl
@ ICSC Prayer Hall  

SATURDAY (8/26)
10:30 a.m. -  ICSC Food Pantry
Dr. Karima Hirani & Al Mamdani
@ ICSC Social Hall
Volunteers arrive @ 9:45 a.m.
6 p.m.  Singles Social Club Mixer
@ Private Residence in West LA
RSVP here

SUNDAY (8/27)
11 a.m. - New Horizon Eid Bazaar
New Horizon School LA
@ ICSC Parking Lot 
7 p.m. - Sunset Hike at Griffith Park
Asim Buyuksoy  
@ Griffith Park Observatory 

Prayer Times prayers
We are open for prayers five times a day, every day. The iqama (announcement for prayer) is ten minutes after the Call to Prayer (athan). You can find prayer times on our  website .


"Those who spend in charity will be richly rewarded .
(Qur'an 57:10)


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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Kristen Stangas, Communication Coordinator

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