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

Apr. 5, 2017

9 Rajab 1438H

Newsletter Issue # 416
 
"And We made them leaders guiding by Our command. And We inspired to them the doing of good deeds, establishment of prayer, and giving of zakah; and they were worshippers of Us."  ~ Qur'an 21:73

PRESIDENTIAL PROGRESS REPORT

  The Los Angeles Times has a six-part editorial series on " The Problem with Trump " this week. Each day this week, the newspaper will focus on one problem. 

The series come the same week that President Trump's rating sink once again, he takes proposals for the border wall with Mexico, fails to replace the ACA and has meetings with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt and King Abdullah II of Jordan, looking for (typical) allies in the Middle East to fight ISIL, as more Syrians are killed by chemical attacks. 


NEWS
 
The Shura Council's Vice-Chair, Imam Mustafa Umar shares his unconventional journey from Atheism to Islam.

Did you know that modern hospitals have roots in Islam? Click here to read more.  These hospitals will be welcoming more Muslim babies by 2035, one report says.
 
Speaking of our President, the Southern Poverty Law Center's study on school bullying finds " The Trump Effect" arises from comments about immigrants and minorities. This seems to have emboldened politicized bullying in schools, primarily affecting Muslim children.
 
An Iranian refugee in Oregon, perceived as Muslim, returns home to find death threats and anti-Muslim messages all over his home.

Getty Images and MuslimGirl magazine partner to diversify images of Muslim women. 


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

Apr. 8
> Benefit Dinner by Friends of Indus Hospital, in Buena Park.
> Iman Wars: The Faith Awakens, youth event in Reseda.

Apr. 11
> Racial Justice in Israel-Palestine and at Home, in Los Angeles.

Apr. 15
> Singles Networking Event, in Mission Viejo.
> So Cal Mist, annual academic tournament, at Chapman University in Orange.

Apr. 18
> Know Your Rights: Civil Disobedience, FREE event in Los Angeles

Apr. 22
> Leadership Workshop for Muslim Nonprofits, in Garden Grove. Must register to attend, here. Not a public event.
> Arab American Heritage Gala, in Laguna Hills.

Apr. 24
> Muslim Day at the Capitol, in Sacramento. Register now.

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.