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

Mar. 15, 2017

16 Jumada Al-Thani

  Newsletter Issue # 413

 
"O mankind, there has to come to you instruction from your Lord and healing for what is in the breasts and guidance and mercy for the believers. ~ Qur'an 10:57 

MUSLIM DOCTORS SERVE THE UNDERSERVED
 
The City of Muscoy in San Bernardino County, the largest and poorest county in California, is a mere 3.1 acres of land. A ccording to the 2010 United States Census, Muscoy had a median household income of $39,239, with 33.0% of the population living below the federal poverty line (Wikipedia).

Al-Shifa Clinic, based in Muscoy, treats patients regardless of race, religion or socio-economic status. For eighteen years,  Physicians and Dentists volunteer their time to helping others. 

Recently, Al-Shifa was highlighted on a local news channel. Your support to Al-Shifa will help others in need.


MUSLIMS IN THE TRUMP ERA
 
With the Trump administration's Muslim ban 2.0 set to go into place tomorrow. American Muslims and their institutions are feeling the pain. 

We ask questions, such as, what does it feel like when a Mosque is threatened and how Trump's immigration policies have 'changed everything.'

One resource that addresses these questions is A Guide to Protecting Muslim Institutions in the Trump Era among other publications.

We must never give up hope in Allah's wisdom, but we must continue to contact our elected officials advising them to condemn racist and xenophobic policies. Remember, their JOB is to represent YOU.


NEWS
 
Orange Crescent School in Garden Grove celebrates 33 years at their gala this Saturday, March 18th. Please support Islamic Education for future generations.

Religious and political leaders gathered this past Sunday at IIOC in Anaheim for a " Solidarity Town Hall" concluding with legal experts.

A Government watchdog group finds immigrant detainees fed  spoiled lunch meats, forced to use dirty showers, and subjected to harsh solitary confinement among other unsafe conditions in OC Jails.

SoCal Mist 2017 is coming Apr. 15-16. High School students are encouraged to participate.

A recent study reveals that the Muslim daily prayer ritual can reduce lower back pain and increase joint elasticity, if done correctly.

Dr. Tariq Ramadan recently wrote an essay on Civic Ethics.

Manhattan Children's Museum is drawing large crowds at its "America to Zanzibar: Muslim Cultures Near and Far."

Pittsburgh, PA mom aims for inclusion and sews Happy Hijab for fashion dolls.




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

Mar. 16
> Resist Muslim Ban 2.0 vigil, in Los Angeles.

Mar. 18
> Shariah: Navigating God's Guidance in a Changing World, in Diamond Bar.
> Citizenship Fair in Anaheim. Register Here.

Mar. 19
> Hearts4Humanity Yemen Emergency Fundraiser, in Anaheim.

Mar. 25
> One Big Family dinner to benefit orphans around the world, in Corona.

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


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IN THIS ISSUE
MUSLIM DOCTORS SERVE
MUSLIMS IN TRUMP ERA
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
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. S. Arif Rizvi
Interfaith Relations
Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi
Intra-Faith Relations
Waqas Syed
Marketing
Owaiz Dadabhoy
Religious Affairs
Imam Mustafa Umar

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"Only Together We Can Make a Difference"

 
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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.