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

Feb. 22, 2017

26 Jumada Al-Awal 

  Newsletter Issue # 411
 
"So be patient, over what they say and exalt [God] with praise of your Lord before the rising of the sun and before its setting,"  ~ Qur'an 50:39

ALMOST SOLD OUT, TICKET SALES END SOON!
 
These are the final few days of ticket sales.  TICKET SALES END SUNDAY, FEB. 26TH. Don't miss you opportunity to see  Imam Suhaib Webb at our 22nd Annual Banquet, Standing United, on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at the Anaheim Hilton. With the new U.S. Administration in the White House, we must join hands in Standing United for the common and greater good.

DON'T BE LEFT OUT, be among those who "Repel, by [means of] what is best, [their] evil. We are most knowing of what they describe. (
Qur'an 23:96) And rely upon God; and sufficient is God as Disposer of affairs.( Qur'an 33:3). Tickets are available here. 

Free childcare has been added, ages 1 - 12 years.

For more info, please contact us at (714) 373-6473.


EL HAJJ MALIK EL SHABAZZ
 
Tuesday, February 21 marked the 52nd anniversary of the assassination of el-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, better known as Malcolm X.

Known as an outspoken activist and prolific speaker, he made a life-changing pilgrimage to Mecca that changed his focus from African-American centered to include all races and ethnicities .

Click here for a list of his achievements and his quotes.

This New York Times story shows a first hand account of his assassination.



MOSQUE DAMAGED IN FIRE
 
On Sunday Feb. 19th the building that houses the Islamic Society of Santa Barbara caught fire and the Mosque, which was on the second floor, sustained considerable damage. The cause of the blaze has not yet been determined although preliminary reports that it was not arson.

The community of ISSB is devastated. Although their suite did not was not burned, it sustained substantial smoke and water damage and the building structure has been compromised.

A LaunchGood fund has been set up to help re-build the Santa Barbara Mosque. Please assist your brothers and sisters to rebuild their spiritual home.

NEWS
 
As more Jewish communities report bomb threats , Muslim and Jewish groups band together against hate .  
A recent survey ask Americans to rate religious groups , and most feel warmer toward others, even Muslims.

Religious minorities are often depicted as oppressed and vulnerable victims of their Muslim rulers. This portrayal, however, is far from accurate.

The Trump administration is instructing federal agencies to hire 10,000 more Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, as well as 5,000 more Border Patrol agents. They also have plans to speed up deportation hearings. 
 
As the Oroville, CA dam was overflowing and residents were ordered to evaluate their homes, a local Sikh temple   opened its doors to the evacuees.

A Pakistani-born woman, who loved the night stars, becomes a NASA engineer. She asks the youth, especially girls, to "stay focused and dream big."



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

Feb. 25
> Know your Rights workshop,  in  Torrance.

Feb. 26
> Blood Drive at OCIF in Mission Viejo.
> Sixth Joint Masjid Table Tennis Tournament, in Fountain Valley.

Mar. 4

Mar. 5
> Islamic Center South Bay fundraiser, in Lomita.

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.