Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati's News & Upcoming Events
September 8, 2017 Issue    Like us on Facebook  Follow us on Twitter  View on Instagram

MGTC Kickoff & Eid Celebration
Step #1 REGISTER: For girls age 12 and up Click to Register
Further information and updates will be sent through Whatsapp, please make sure you put the right phone number when registering.
 
Step #2 VOLUNTEER:  All the parents and teens must sign up to volunteer at least 3 times a year.  Please Click to sign up  and complete your registration for the many volunteering opportunities.
 
KICKOFF MEETING & EID CELEBRATION:  Our kickoff meeting will be on Friday 9/8 and we will be celebrating Eid al- Adha! This event will be potluck dinner for the whole family, so please feel free to bring your parents and siblings, as well as a delicious dish to share with everyone!  Please Click to sign up for a dish if you plan on bringing one.
 
FEES & CONTACT:  Fees for the year is $50, collected on the first day. If you have any further questions, please email [email protected]
Eid al-Adha Udhiya/Qurbani Meat Collection

Saturday, September 9
11:00am-1:30pm
ICGC Kitchen
Sign up:
Friday after prayers on signup sheet on the entrance table in Masjid, or by
Phone 513-443-5122, or
Know Your Neighbor
Saturday, September 9
1:00pm
RSVP by Fri September 8 to [email protected] 
Youth Development Program (YDP)

Sundays
The Youth Development Program (YDP) target audience is middle & high school boys and girls and the goal is to develop young men and women with an understanding of religion to incorporate into their everyday lives.
 
The program consists of Qur'anic education and sports activities. We are initially beginning with a bi-weekly overlapping time schedule, with the hopes of growing into a weekly consistent program. The sessions will be moderated by our new youth coordinator, Ahmad Saqr.  
To sign up...
 
Boys August 10
Middle School at Fajr Iqama Register Here
High School 2 hours after iqama Register Here 

Girls August 17
Middle School at Fajr Iqama   Register Here
High School 2 hours after Iqama   Register Here
Islamic Weekend School (IWS) 2017-2018
Sunday School is undergoing big transformations! 
From a new schedule to more  engaging teaching methods, please be sure to READ THE FULL DETAILS HERE
 
2nd Registration of IWS:
Sunday, September 10
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
If you missed the August registration day you can come to register your children in the GYM

First day of Classes:
Sunday, September 10
Calligraphy class is being offered for IWS students on this date. More details to come next week  Insha'Allah

Teacher's Orientation: 
 Saturday, September 16
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, (tentative, as date may change) 

Contact: [email protected]  
Interfaith Basketball Tournament

Sunday, September 10
3:00-6:00 pm
Sycamore High School Gym
7400 Cornell Rd, Cincinnati OH 45242
Get your free ticket at: jewishcincinnati.org/interfaith

Interested in playing? Click here for details.
News coverage:
Special Photographic Exhibit
Public Library of Cincinnati
800 Vine Street, Cincinnati
Don't miss this amazing opportunity to attend the opening night of a photographic exhibit of Muslim Albanians who rescued Jews during the Holocaust....see information below for dates and time: 
Strengthening Family Ties with Salma Elkadi Abugideiri

Friday Sep 22 & Saturday Sep 23
STRENGTHENING FAMILY TIES
Community Dinner Session- 9/22  Click to RSVP
Couples Workshop- 9/23  Click to RSVP
 
If you would like to sponsor a community dinner please contact [email protected].  (Click here for Sponsor instructions)
Self-Defense Seminar
Sunday, September 24
GYM
Men age 15 and up: 2:30-4:30pm
Women age 15 and up: 4:30-6:30pm
Women's Second Annual Interfaith Night at the Movies

AJC Cincinnati and the Islamic Cenyer of Greater Cincinnati
presents
Sunday, September 24
7:45 PM

Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati
Mirror Hall
8092 Plantation Drive
West Chester Township, OH 45069

  RSVP HERE
DOUGH is a warmhearted and humorous story about overcoming prejudice and finding redemption in unexpected places. An old Jewish baker struggles to keep his business afloat until his young Muslim apprentice creates a new revenue opportunity.

AJC and the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati invite you to an evening of film, food and friendship.

Facilitated discussion will follow the movie screening and refreshments will be served. 
Calligraphy Workshop
Sunday, September 30
12:00-2:00pm Gym
Help with Entry Level Job Placement & Job Readiness

Call 513-512-5801
Juma'a Times
1st Juma'a - 1:15 pm
KHUTEEB:
Dr. Inayat Malik
 
2nd Juma'a - 3:30 
pm
KHUTEEB:
Dr. Ashraf Traboulsi 
Meet the Board  @ Juma'ah!
Friday, October 6
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: 2:00 PM
Asr: 5:30 PM
Maghrib: Sunset
Isha: 9:15 PM
Or Donate ANY day in the Masjid!
Input for Next Umrah Trip

AsSalaam'u Alaikum Community Members,

We have another great opportunity. Sheikh Hossam Musa (ICGC Imam) is planning to lead an Umrah trip and we need to get your input. 

The last one was a huge success and got great feedback from those who went on what a wonderful experience it was. 

This trip will be coordinated through Dar el Salam travel agency. 
Please provide your input at the following link:
   

ICGC Job Positions 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 positions:
  • Executive Director
  • Sunday School Administrator
Those interested please click here for ICGC website  for further details and please contact us at:  [email protected]
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
Fridays after 1st Juma'ah
Community Room

ICGC YG
Youth Group Meeting
None announced

MGTC
Girls Teen Club
Friday, September 8

Kickboxing & Self Defense for Sisters
Saturday, September 9
10:00am for ages 12 & under
11:00am for ages 13 & up
GYM

Alzaharwat Girls Club
September 2017 - April 2018
Only for girls who pre-registered

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

YDP
Youth Development Program
Boys/Girls alternate Sundays
August 10 is Boys
August 17 is Girls
Gym
New Muslim's Group
Sundays 12:30pm, Mirror Hall classroom

Ladies Tajweed Class
Sundays 3:00-4:30pm, Community Center classroom

BDC
Boys & Dads Club

Kids Quran Connections
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 & Thursdays
6:00-8:00pm, GYM

Ladies Fitness Class
Wednesday, Sep 20 & 27
No class 9/13

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

Math Tutoring
High school and middle school students every Sat. 

Take Action Against Hate



In the current climate of increased hate crimes and hateful rhetoric across our country, we encourage our community members to sign on and send a letter to their Congressional representative through the following link. This is a joint call for increase in vigilance, reporting and follow up regarding hate crimes across our country which is initiated by the national Muslim Jewish Advisory Council on which the ICGC president serves.

Opportunity for Muslim-Catholic Dialogue

For more information, contact Catholic Social Action at 513-421-3131 ext. 2660 or [email protected]
Millennials in Trialogue
Contact Hannah Kaplan at [email protected]
Four new books by respected Scholar & ICGC Board Member, Dr. Baher Foad
Available for purchase in the ICGC Admin Office or Masjid bookstore

Islam is a religion of logic
$10


Understanding the Seerah in the context of the Qur'an
$20


Understanding the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) in the context of the Qur'an
$20


Noble Character volume three
$13


SAVE $$$
Buy all 4 for only $50!
Great Education Resources

Our website has a lot of material that will help your learning and education. Many of Dr. Foad's lectures and presentation are online.
Please visit:
Are you interested in creating real change in your community? We need YOU!

Would you like to get more involved at your Masjid? Are you looking for a way to connect with and help the community? Do you have valuable skills and perspectives that could benefit your Masjid?

If your answer is yes to any of these questions, consider responding to the ICGC Call for Volunteers. Whether you can contribute 1 hour or 100, we need you on our team. Click on the link below to sign up as a volunteer to receive emails in the future, when help is needed. 
CLICK HERE to see where you are needed and to sign up!
Free Emergency Preparedness Guide

Stop by the office and ask for an Emergency Preparedness Guide!
There are free while supplies last.
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"
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Islamic Center In The News

Every community has a narra tive.  Either that community controls the narrative or the narrative cont rols the community. Now more than ever the American Muslim community has to take control of the narrative. This can only be achieved if as a community we are building bridges and inroads with media.  Media outlets want to cover stories and do pieces that people are interested in. They want viewers, readers, comments, and discussions.  It is critical that as a community we are more visible and more vocal in the media.
 
We have been blessed for wide and positive coverage of the Center.  When there is positive coverage we must all give feedback and acknowledge and appreciate the work of the media. Please take a few minutes to review the media links and give positive feedback where you feel comfortable.
 
Nadeem Quraishi