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

August 2, 2017 

10 Dhul Qadah 1438H

Newsletter Issue # 433
 
"Commitment to pilgrimage is made in appointed months. Whoever commits to performing pilgrimage, let them stay away from intimate relations, foul language, and arguments during pilgrimage. Whatever good you do, God fully knows of it. Take necessary provisions for the journey-surely the best provision is righteousness. And be mindful of Me, O people of reason!." ~ Qur'an 2:197

THE MONTH OF DHUL HIJJA

Our brothers and sisters prepare and depart for the journey of a lifetime as the month of Dhul Hijja approaches and the blessed Hajj pilgrimage.

For those who are travelling we suggest that you review the following information:  Travel Tips,  Know before You Go, 3-1-1 Rule, Security Screenings and U.S. Government alerts. Please remember to cooperate with the government agencies at all airports, but also know your rights as a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident when traveling. CAIR will also be hosting a webinar on Wed. Aug. 9th, register here.

For those who will be spending the Hajj season at home, remember the blessings of the first 10 days of Dhul Hijjah and increase your prayers, fasting and good deeds during this upcoming month.



NEWS
 
This past weekend, Shura Council convened its quarterly leadership meeting at the Islamic Center of Santa Ana. We thank the leadership for a great venue and pray that your new home will bring many blessings to your community. We encourage the community to visit ICSA, the only mosque to offer an additional Friday prayer in Spanish each week.

The Executive Director of CAIR-LA, a member of Shura Council, pens an OP-Ed on Muslims maintaining faith in America's pluralism.

Community organization, S.C.M.C.O. will be hosting its First Interfaith Basketball Youth tournament on Sept. 4th. Click here for official rules and contact participating masajid to register or sign up online.

As Southern California experiences another heatwave, with increased humidity due to monsoonal moisture, thunderstorms and lighting strikes may occur and there may be flash flooding in low lying areas. Here are some tips to stay safe during thunderstorms and extreme heat. You can also download the FEMA app here for updated weather alerts.

Los Angelenos are anticipating the 2028 Summer Olympics although the city council still has to approve it. 

The Institute for Social Policy and Understanding is expanding their board. To apply for one of the three openings, click here.



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

Aug. 4
> Palestine: Past and Present with Yusha Evans, in Garden Grove
> Is Your Life Meaninful? with Imam Suhaib Webb, in Irvine.

Aug. 5
> IE Eid Fest, in Fontana.
> Empowering Muslim Commerce, in San Diego.

Aug. 6
> ICSC Gives Back, in Los Angeles.

Aug. 12
> 6th Annual Walk for Wellness, in Los Angeles.
> IOK Seminary Open House, in Diamond Bar.

Aug. 19
> Helping Hands for Relief & Development Annual Fundraiser, in Garden Grove (Anaheim Resort).


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.