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Ojalá Foundation

Monthly News & Updates

 

February 2025 | Issue 2

 

Chasing Sobriety,

a Pre-Ramadán Community Conversation on Addiction

Thank you to all who attended, and Ustadh Saleem and Imam Abdul Kareem for shedding light on sobriety in Islam and the importance of compassion for those struggling with addiction.


Special thanks to MCC for providing a safe space to discuss this often-overlooked topic. A key takeaway was the Prophet’s ﷺ gentle approach, reminding us to guide with patience, not push people away. Most importantly, we were reminded of Allah’s ﷻ endless mercy—repentance is always possible, but the sooner, the better.


 
 

Ojalá Foundation in Collaborationwith the ICN sisters and Aisha Fatima Center

Sister Ayah Abuserrieh beautifully reflected on our recent event Nourishing the Body and Soul Through Prophetic Foods. She highlighted the joy of sisterhood, the sense of belonging, and the inspiration that comes from gathering in faith. These spaces uplift and motivate us, reminding us of the unique bond women share. May we continue to create and cherish these meaningful connections!

Preparing Us For Ramadan with Orland Park Mosque!

Thank you!!! to Orland Park Prayer Center for hosting a wonderful event for the Spanish-speaking community. We appreciate the warm hospitality, delicious food, and insightful discussions on fasting rulings, setting intentions, following the Sunnah when breaking fast, and maximizing worship during Ramadan’s last ten nights.


The event concluded with a masjid tour for our guests. May Allah ﷻ reward everyone involved for their efforts in strengthening our faith and uniting the community.

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Islamic Corner

The Importance of Intention in Islam


"Actions are judged by intentions, and everyone will be rewarded according to their intention. So, whoever emigrates for the sake of Allah and His Messenger, then his emigration is for Allah and His Messenger. But whoever emigrates for worldly gain or to marry a woman, then his emigration is for whatever he emigrated for."

(Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)


In Islam, intention (niyyah) is the foundation of every action. As Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, "Actions are judged by intentions". This means that the sincerity behind an action determines its value in the sight of Allah ﷻ.


Whether in worship, charity, or daily interactions, a pure intention transforms ordinary deeds into acts of devotion. A person may perform the same act as another, but the reward differs based on their purpose—whether to seek Allah’s pleasure or worldly recognition.


Regularly checking and purifying our intentions helps us stay mindful, strengthens our connection with Allah ﷻ, and brings true barakah (blessing) in our actions. Let´s renew our intention for the sake of Allah ﷻ!

 
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Are you a New Muslim or do you know a convert?


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We Want to Hear From You!

Ojalá Foundation is conducting a survey to better serve our growing community. Please complete the short survey and share it with any converts you might know.

Jazakallah Khayr for your contribution!


¡Queremos escucharte! 

La Fundación Ojalá está realizando una encuesta para servir mejor a nuestra creciente comunidad. Complete la breve encuesta y compártala con cualquier converso que conozca.

¡Jazakallahu Khayran por tu contribución!


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The First Latino Mosque in the Midwest!

Ojalá Foundation has an incredible opportunity to purchase a church and convert it into the Ojalá Foundation Outreach Center & Masjid in an area with no Islamic center or resources for a 6-mile radius.


This center will also serve as a home for the fastest-growing segment of the Muslim community, the Latino Muslims. It will create a base for us to share the message of Islam with the 2.3 million Latinos in Illinois and beyond.


Donate today and be part of this historic effort, share this blessing with others!


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