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Bismillah hir Rahman nir Rahim - In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful |
| July 12, 2017 18 Shawwal1438H |
Newsletter Issue # 430 |
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"O believers! Stand firm for justice as witnesses for Gos even if it is against yourselves, your parents, or close relatives. Be they rich or poor, God is best to ensure their interests. So do not let your desires cause you to deviate ˹from justice˺. If you distort the testimony or refuse to give it, then ˹know that˺ God is certainly All-Aware of what you do." ~ Qur'an 4:135
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PREPARING FOR HAJJ?
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With the Hajj season just weeks away, Shura Council in partnership with
Dar El Salam Travel, encourages you to attend the
FREE Hajj Seminar on Saturday, July 29th in Anaheim. This
FREE seminar is open to anyone interested in learning about Hajj, whether you are traveling this year or in the future. The Hajj seminar will run from 10 am - 5 pm and includes a complimentary lunch.
We have moved the venue to East Anaheim Community Center to accommodate a larger gathering. We are pleased to welcome
Sh. Mohammed Faqih from our member organization, IIOC, to present the Essence of Hajj and the Manasik of Hajj to our guests.
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| PASSING OF DR. JACK SHAHEEN |
Shura Council offers condolences to the family on the passing of
Dr. Jack Shaheen.
Dr. Shaheen, born in 1935 in Pennsylvania, was a prolific author and professor whose career centered on dismantling stereotypes of Muslims and Arabs in the media. He was perhaps most famous for his book "
Reel Bad Arabs," where he chronicled over 900 movies where Arabs were represented negatively.
Click here
for an interview from 2007 with Democracy Now.
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| MSN WELCOMES ITS FIRST INTERN |
We are pleased to introduce sister Arwa Khan,
Muslim Speakers Network's first youth coordinator intern. She will be working with local masajid youth program coordinators and MSA's. Learn a little about her below:
How did you hear about MSN?
I learned of the Muslim Speakers Network at the MAS Convention and saw that not only do they give informative presentations by presenting hard and stable facts about Islam but they fill a void of ignorance, and I wanted to be a part of it.
What do you hope to accomplish as MSN's first Intern?
As the Youth Coordinator, I see that the youth are our future and it's our obligation to inform them of what we do. Often times, youth have skills that go unnoticed or unused. Bringing their fresh talents, they are amazing and outstanding members of our community who must be embraced with their full potential. Our youth will keep the message of Islam alive for generations and it's vital that we empower them, and give them the tools to do so.
Through my love of writing and drawing, I hope to empower the youth and to give them the fundamental tools to address these voids. With that, they will be able to not only solidify their Muslim identity but also educate and inform fellow citizens about Islam in a factual manner. That is one of the things I look forward to most inshAllah!
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NEWS
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In a recent
L.A. Times op-ed, a Muslim and a Jew urge the Supreme Court to dismantle the Muslim ban.
Linda Sarsour, a well-known community organizer and communications specialist by trade, was invited to speak at the recent
ISNA Conference in Chicago.
Her speech went viral in conservative social media for using the word
"jihad", meaning struggle, in talking about standing up to those who oppress Muslims. You can watch the entire, unedited
speech here . In response, sister Linda penned this
OP-ED in the Washington Post.
The recent heat wave
broke records around Southern California. The summer is just starting and the heat will continue into the fall. We urge you to
follow these useful tips for safe summer fun.
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EVENTS
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The Shura Council calendar offers many community events. We have compiled a select few for your convenience.
July 14
July 15
July 22
July 23
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NEWSLETTER SPONSOR
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FREE HAJJ SEMINAR
SATURDAY JULY 29TH
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
CURRENT HAJJ TRAVEL PLANS NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND
PRESENTED BY DAR EL SALAM TRAVEL
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SHURA COUNCIL
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Development Officer
Sarah Bondogji
Muslim Speakers Network
Program Coordinator
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Maria Khani - POP
OCSD & LASD Muslim
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Waqas Syed
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