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

September 27, 2017 

7 Muharram 1439H

Newsletter Issue # 441
 
It is He who made the sun a shining light and the moon a derived light and determined for it phases - that you may know the number of years and account [of time]. God has not created this except in truth. He details the signs for a people who know"" ~ Qur'an 10:5

WELCOME MS. SAIMA RAFIQ

The Shura Council is pleased to announce that its program, Muslim Speakers Network (MSN), has added a new family member.

MSN welcomes its new Director, Ms. Saima Rafiq. Ms. Rafiq joins us with many years of experience in Leadership and Management and with her degree in Education, Sociology and Psychology.

Recently, Ms. Rafiq was the Director at Orange Crescent Montessori. She has also been involved in many organizations including Muslim American Society, Young Muslims, Islamic Relief, Girl Scouts of America and CAEYC in various capacities. She has been committed to community development and education for years throughout the country.  Ms. Rafiq is married, has three children and lives in South Orange County.

Please keep Ms. Rafiq,  the Majlis, staff, and volunteers of the Shura Council in your duaa. 

We welcome you to contact Ms. Rafiq to request a presentation or just to welcome her aboard.

MSN's next community workshop is  Saturday, October 7th in Hawthorne.


Donate to MSN Here

MUSLIM TRAVEL BAN, AGAIN?
 
President Trump is once again trying to ban people from Muslim-majority countries from coming to the U.S. His latest attempt to convince the American public that he's keeping them safe and hoping to boost his approval rating.

CAIR-LA held a press conference this week along with community partners and offers this community alert on what you need to know.

There will be a rally protesting the new regulations on Sunday, October 8th in LA, for more info click here.

If you would like to work for CAIR-LA, an important Civil Rights organization, positions are now open, apply today!



NEWS
 
Saturday, September 30th is the day of Ashura, a day of remembrance and fasting. A recent article compares the ways that Ashura is commemorated.

Shura Council's educational program, Muslim Speakers Network has launched its Fall Semester Kickoff Campaign with a modest goal of $15,000. The campaign runs through Friday, October 6th, won't you donate today?

Would you like to become a certified speaker?  FREE training will be held on Saturday, October 7th in Hawthorne.

With the recent wildfire in the hills above Corona, our member, the Islamic Society of Corona-Norco opened its doors to nearby residents. Fire season is in full swing in Southern California, some predict this will be the worst in recent years. If you live in a wildfire area, CAL Fire offers these tips.

CAIR-LA will be hosting its Bridging Communities, a groundbreaking program in activism, social justice, and solidarity-building that provides invaluable leadership training to youth of color. This year, the program will be a collaboration between the Muslim and Latinx communities. The program seeks to engage high school students, college students, and community leaders in a series of theee Saturday sessions on: 10/21, 11/11, and 12/2.  Applications are due by Sunday, October 1st, and the application can be found here: http://bit.ly/bc-mlc.

Looks like the ACA (Obamacare) is not being replaced anytime soon. Senate Republicans will not be voting on the newest attempt, the Graham-Cassidy bill, as three republican senators declined to vote to repeal the ACA.

China requires its Muslim minority population in the Xinjiang Provence to turn over Qurans and other religious artifacts to government authorities.

Celebrations in Saudi Arabia begin as women will be allowed to drive beginning in  June 2018. Critics say it's being done as a distraction from the ongoing  human rights violations that the Kingdom has committed.
 
Mark your calendars, Open Mosque Day 
is Sunday, October 29, 2017
, more info coming soon.



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

Sept 29

Sept 29 - Oct 1
> Fiqh of Fashion, in Fullerton

Oct 7
> Free Speaker training, in Hawthorne
> Positive, Practical Parenting, in Diamond Bar

Oct 8
> No Muslim Ban Ever Rally, in Los Angeles

Oct 14
> Rumi and Divine Love, in Fullerton

For all upcoming events, click here. To add your upcoming event to our calendar, 
please click here.

 


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IN THIS ISSUE
WELCOME MS. SAIMA RAFIQ
MUSLIM TRAVEL BAN, AGAIN?
NEWS
EVENTS

Majlis Members
  

Staff


Malek Bendelhoum

Associate Director 

 Elaine Younes

  Office Manager  
Imam Abu Ishaq Abdul Hafiz
Prison Outreach  Programs and Services  Director
Kalim Farooki
Development Officer
Saima Rafiq
Muslim Speakers Network
Program Director
Sarah Bondogji
Muslim Speakers Network
 Program Coordinator

Volunteers


Maria Khani - POP

OCSD & LASD Muslim 

Liaison

2017 Committee Heads


 Bylaws & Membership

 Dr. Ahmed Azam
Communications
Dr. Ahmed Soboh
Fundraising 
Dr. Arif Rizvi
Interfaith Relations
Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi
Intra-Faith Relations
Waqas Syed
Marketing
Owaiz Dadabhoy
Religious Affairs
Imam Mustafa Umar

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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.