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. 12, 2017

16 Rajab 1438H

Newsletter Issue # 417
 
"They receive good tidings of favor from God and bounty and [of the fact] that God does not allow the reward of believers to be lost -"  ~ Qur'an 3:171

NEVER AGAIN TO ANYONE, ANYWHERE

  Have you ever been to Manzanar, the Japanese-American internment camp in the shadow of the Sierra-Nevada mountain range? Saturday, April 29th is your chance to attend the annual pilgrimage to Manzanar.

This year's Pilgrimage will commemorate 75 years since President Franklin D. Roosevelt  signed Executive Order 9066, which authorized the unjust incarceration of more than 110,000 Japanese Americans and their immigrant parents in American concentration camps and other confinement sites during World War II.

Our former Executive Director, Shakeel Syed, had a insightful experience on his visit in 2008. Read his reflections here.

To experience this and more, join the pilgrimage this year and  register here.  If you can't join, please consider a donation to the Manzanar committee to help them continue educating the public on our Government's injustices to it's citizens.


NEWS
 
What Californians need to know about the state's $52-billion transportation plan. Find out what is affect your daily lives, in your car, on  public transportation, biking, walking and more.

California's drought emergency is over  declares Governor Jerry Brown. However, water conservation is never over, remember Southern California is an arid climate. Learn 100+ ways to conserve water here.

The ACLU starts a billboard campaign to President Donald Trump about the First Amendment in English, Spanish and Arabic. This is to remind the President that "We the People" means everyone.
 
Social isolation, loneliness and your health. According to the Health and Retirement Study, 27-28 percent of the U.S. population feels loneliness, an increase of up to 7 percent over the last 20 years. Helping others can help combat loneliness among other benefits.

Pew Research Center released a report on global restrictions on religions. Government harassment and use of force against religious groups is on the rise. A summary of the report can be viewed here.
 
Maryland no longer requires waiver for religious head coverings  for sports in public high schools


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

Apr. 14
> Breaking Silence film screening & discussion at ICOI in Irvine.

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. 21
> Free Job Fair at Access Cal in Anaheim.

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.

Apr. 27
> State of the Masjid webinar series, sign up here.

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.