Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati's News & Upcoming Events
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Sunday School & Facility Closures
Thursday, November 23 - Facilities Closed (Except Masjid for Iqama prayer times)
Sunday, November 26 - No Sunday School
Renew Your Membership
If you have not renewed your membership for 2017 please do so now by mailing your dues, dropping them off at the office or going online
Reminder to Drivers
Remember to drive slowly through the neighborhood when coming to, and leaving from the Masjid! Please BE COURTEOUS to our neighbors and let them turn into their driveways, allow them to exit side streets and do not blow your horn or pass other vehicles.
Juma'ah for Women with Small Children 
Mothers of young children, please bring your small children to the Ladies Prayer Room in the Community Center , enjoy listening to the Khutba and participate in Juma'ah congregation, in comfort and ease. It is open for both Friday juma'ahs
Quran Connections - All Ages, All Levels
Registration: Monday, November 27, 5:00pm
Session Dates: November 27th- January 17th 
Winter break Dec 21st - January 7th
Registration and first day of classes for the next session will be on Monday, November 27th.  Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00-6:30pm. 
 
Cost for Session: $75 first child, $50 each additional child (Cash, Credit Card or check payable to IEC) Payments must be received by 1st day of class.
 
Questions? Email  [email protected]
"An Evening with the Gems of Cincinnati"

Friday, December 1
Dinner 6:00pm Eventbrite RSVP required
Session After Isha
Babysitting (ages 3 and above) provided
Member's General Body Meeting
Sunday, December 3rd at 
2:30 pm in 
Mirror Hall
IEC General Body members only meeting is Sunday, December 3 at 2:30 pm. We strongly encourage you to attend the 12/3 meeting to not only learn of the work being done at ICGC, how your valued donations are being spent as well as major initiatives coming up that would be of interest to you. It is also a good opportunity to provide your feedback which is always welcome.
 
Voting members, those who have been members for a full year, received an election ballot in the mail that should be returned immediately or received in the office by Friday, November 17. 
ICGC/Rahma Food Pantry
 Need Your Help Again
We are almost  out of stock as we have served several families with your help. 
Donation Drop-off: Sundays, 11:30am-1:00pm 
Pantry Hours: Tuesdays,  1:00-3:00pm
Click here for details, such as what items we accept, donation location, and hours of operation.
Open Enrollment for Medical Insurance

Breathe Free Film Screening

ICGC Job Position Available

Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati is nationally recognized institution offering opportunities to be a part of a vibrant Muslim American community. These opportunities have the potential for professional development and spiritual fulfillment in a region that accommodates a wonderful family life. ICGC is hiring for the following position:
  • Sunday School Administrator
Those interested please click here for ICGC website
 
for further details and please contact us at:  [email protected]

Cincinnati's Top Employers are looking for you!
Juma'a Times
1st Juma'a - 1:15 pm
KHATEEB:
Dr. Ashraf Traboulsi
 
2nd Juma'a - 3:00 
pm
KHATEEB:
Zohabe Bakali
Meet the Board @ Juma'ah

Friday, December 1
On the first Friday of each month, a Board member will be present at the Welcome Table at Juma'ah to meet/greet the community.  Please stop by with any comments or questions. 
Iqama Times
Fajr: 6:30 AM
Dhuhr: 1:00 PM
Asr: 3:30 PM
Maghrib: Sunset
Isha: 7:00 PM
Islamic Weekend School (IWS) Schedule
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES on
11/26/17 THANKSGIVING

Contact:  [email protected]
ICGC Basketball Practice Schedule
NO PRACTICE NEXT TWO (2) WEEKENDS
Or Donate ANY day in the Masjid!
Ongoing Activities
Please contact the class organizer before attending a class to complete any registration requirements and check if space is available. Email addresses are listed with each class/activity.

Meet the Board @ Juma'ah
1st Friday of each month after 1st juma'ah
Masjid Welcome Table

Friday Senior Tea
No senior tea on Friday, Nov 24 due to Thanksgiving break
Community Room

ICGC YG
Youth Group Meeting
None announced

MGTC
Girls Teen Club
Friday, November 17

Kickboxing & Self Defense for Sisters
Classes resume in January, date TBA

Alzaharwat Girls Club
September 2017 - April 2018
No meeting on November 17
Next meeting is on December 2
Only for girls who pre-registered

Adult Soccer Pickup Games
Saturdays,  6:00pm
Outdoor Athletic Field

YDP
Youth Development Program
Boys/Girls alternate Sundays
Girls, November 26
Middle School Girls Register here
High School Girls Register here
Boys, December 3
Middle School Boys Register here
High School Boys Register here
Gym
New Muslim's Group
Sundays 12:30pm, Mirror Hall classroom

Ladies Tajweed Class
No class Nov 19 and Nov 26

BDC
Boys & Dads Club
Sundays 2:00-4:00pm, GYM
(For those who have registered)

Kids Quran Connections
November 27- January 17
No classes Dec 21 - January 7 
Monday & Wednesdays
5:00-6:30pm
(For those who have registered)

Men's Basketball
Mondays & Wednesdays
6:30 - 8:30 pm, GYM

Ladies Quran
Tuesdays, 8:30am
Community Room

Karate
Tuesdays 5:00-6:30pm
Thursdays  6:00-8:00pm
No class on Nov 23
GYM

Ladies Fitness Class
Tuesdays,  6:30-8:15pm
GYM

Riyad Us-Saliheen with Sheikh Hossam
Wednesdays
After Maghreb,  Masjid

Math Tutoring
High school and middle school students every Sat. 

Are you interested in creating real change in your community?  We need YOU!
to see where you are needed and to 
sign up!
Get the latest books by Dr. Baher Foad
Available for purchase in the ICGC Admin Office or Masjid bookstore

 
Store Rewards that Benefit Your Masjid
Kroger:  Re-enrollment is required every year so even if you have signed up before please remember to re-enroll! The Masjid benefited from 60 families being enrolled last year!
Amazon: ICGC is identified on these websites as "Islamic Educational Council"

Islamic Center In The News

'Until the lion learns how to write, every story will glorify the hunter'
  
Popular culture is the sum of all stories being told in a society at a moment in time. The Muslim community in Cincinnati - now more than ever - needs to share stories 
of inclusion, positivity and understanding. Our objective as the Communications team, is for ICGC to serve as a thought leader for building bridges in the Queen City. 
This has been a busy week for Communications in light of the tragic loss of innocent life in New York City. ICGC was approached by several local and national news outlets for comments. 
  
ICGC condemned all forms of violence, regardless of the race, religion or political ideology of the perpetrator or the victims. To date, we have received largely balanced and nuanced coverage of the NYC violence in the local Cincinnati press. This is meaningful progress and needs our continued investment in relationships with local influencers.
  
Looking ahead, the Communications Team @ ICGC is seeking bright, young, passionate members of the community to reach out  and volunteer as External & Internal Communications Leaders. You don't need to be a Communications Expert; we'll train you. All you need is energy and a commitment to build a better image of Muslims in Cincinnati.
  
Please reach out to Shakila, Tammam or myself if you're interested in helping give the Muslim community a bigger voice in Cincinnati. 
  
Bilal Lakhani
Communications Initiative Leader