December 2023 | Jamadi ul Awwal 1445 AH

Salam alaikum,

Our heartfelt condolences to our North American community members on the days of mourning of Sayyeda Fatima (AS).

In this Issue:

CIL (Center of Islamic Learning) Update for November 2023

Sukoon Episode with Sayyid Sameer Ali - out now!

Eesal-e-Sawab Majlis and Memorial for Maulana Syed Asad Jafri - Sunday, December 3

Syed Asad Jafri Bursary Fund

Donate to NASIMCO's Gaza Emergency Appeal

NASIMCO 2023 Year End Giving

November has been a super busy month with two extremely busy and milestone events taking place in Toronto.

On Saturday, November 4th, CIL hosted a TSP Masterclass whereby the 13 facilitators who completed the Train the Trainer Program in 2022, planned, executed and facilitated the half day program. It was an extraordinary hybrid event which catered to participants both online and in person. The facilitators did an awesome job and we would like to take this opportunity to commend them for a year of growth and transformation.

Yet another phenomenal event was the Teachers EmpowerED Conference which took place on Sunday, November 5, at the Jaffari Community Center in Toronto and was attended by around 250 educators worldwide - both in person and online. The conference was facilitated by Sayyid Aliraza Naqvi and Shehnaaz Somji. The hybrid conference catered to a wide audience and addressed key areas and concerns faced by global educators. From Think Tank activities to inspiration and motivation to emotional impact, it was a day full of learning, empowerment and growth. The feedback has been extremely positive and this is definitely an event that we foresee to have on an annual basis.

November also took two of the TSP groups to Microteach 4, now preparing them for the final leg of their journey.

A new episode of Sukoon - A Muslim Wellness Podcast is out now!

This episode features special guest Sayyid Sameer Ali.

Sayyid Sameer Ali currently serves as a Muslim Chaplain at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He completed his Hawzah studies in Qum, and then received a graduate degree in Religious Studies from Stanford University. Sayyid Sameer has worked on interfaith bridge-building, projects aimed at unity within the Muslim community, and outreach to prison populations.

Join us in a journey towards holistic wellness within an Islamic framework.

The podcast is hosted by Sr. Farhana Kassamali. Check out Episode Nine now!

Please join us on Sunday, December 3 at 2 PM EST for a special Eesal-e-Sawab Majlis and Memorial for Marhum Maulana Syed Asad Jafri as we approach the fourtieth anniversary of his passing.

Marsia by Br. Ali Jacksi, Majlis will be recited by Sheikh Nuru Mohammed, followed by Noha by Br. Imran Datoo.

Please consider donating to honor the legacy of our most beloved Maulana.

Respond to our urgent request for assistance as we confront a humanitarian crisis of immense proportions.

Together, we can make a change. Join NASIMCO's Gaza Emergency Appeal today. Let's extend our hands to those in need, providing hope and help in their darkest hour.