Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim - In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful
August 9, 2017
19 Dhul Qadah 1438H
Newsletter Issue # 434
"We made the night and the day as two signs, then darkened the night and made the daylight for seeing, for you to seek your Lord's bounty and to know how to count the years and calculate. We have explained everything in detail." ~ Qur'an 17:12
MUSLIM SPEAKERS NETWORK IS GROWING
Muslim Speakers Network (MSN), a project of Shura Council, is hiring a Program Manager. This is a full-time, exempt salaried position.
The Program Manager will standardize and streamline all processes within MSN, provide a consistent communication and reference point for MSN-related matters, will supervise MSN's coordinators and interns, manage content development, support fundraising efforts and long-term strategizing. Full job description can be found here. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, August 16, 2017.
Help MSN Grow! We have launched our Fall Semester kick off. Fall is our busiest season due to the start of school after summer break. We're asking for your help us to teach, not preach about Islam and Muslims. All donations are tax-deductible and Zakat eligible. Why not help educate our fellow Americans with a donation today?
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HERE WE COME, O LORD!
Muslims from around the world have started their Hajj travel to the blessed cities of
Makkah and
Madinah.
This week a mosque was bombed with an improvised explosive device (IED). The Dar Al Farooq mosque in Bloomfield, Minnesota was the target of this attack as worshipers prepared for dawn prayers. As some wait for a statement from the White House, others started a GoFundMe account to help rebuild this community center.
Mark your calendars to look at the sky this month. On Aug. 12th a meteor shower will be in the night sky. Here's some tips on watching it if you live in a big city. And on Aug. 21st, a solar eclipse will be visible in all of North America, some parts will even see a full eclipse. Important safety reminder, DO NOT look directly at the sun, even with sun glasses.
The new gold $100 coin will feature a
woman of color as the statue of liberty when its released next year.
EVENTS
The Shura Council calendar offers many community events. We have compiled a select few for your convenience.
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.
