Ojalá Foundation

Monthly News & Updates

June 2025 | Issue 6

Exciting News from Ojala Islamic Center!

With your generous support and prayers, we’re taking meaningful steps to bring the vision of Ojala Islamic Center to life.

A heartfelt thank you to all our donors whose contributions are fueling this mission, and to our incredible volunteers who continue to give their time and energy to support various programs.

InshaAllah, we’re working diligently to launch a variety of impactful activities and initiatives for our community, like Islamic classes in Spanish and English, potlucks, and Neighborly Deeds.

Stay connected and keep an eye on our calendar—there’s so much more to come!

Together, we’re building something beautiful for the sake of Allah ﷻ.

3 New Shahadat this month!

We are overjoyed to share that two individuals embraced Islam at Ojala Islamic Center, and one more took their Shahadah through our Neighborly Deeds outreach.

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All praise is due to Allah for guiding these new brothers and sisters to the path of Islam.

Picnic at the Park with Ummahfy

The Summer Picnic at Grant Park with Ummahfy was an inspiring experience for young professionals!

Jennifer and Christopher shared their journeys to Islam and how it has been impactful in their academic and professional careers, highlighting how having a community like Ojala, where they have found good friends, has been key to receiving support and staying close to Allah ﷻ.

Latino Muslims Identity and Faith at ICNA-MAS Convention in Baltimore

This past Memorial Day weekend, Imam Abdul Kareem had the honor of traveling and sharing the inspiring journey of Ojala Islamic Center—including the groundbreaking achievement of establishing the first Latino-led mosque in Chicago!

His trip was a powerful opportunity to highlight the incredible work being done by our community and to build bridges with others across the nation. The story of Ojala continues to inspire, uplift, and open hearts—Alhamdulillah for this blessing and for the growing support behind our mission.

Islamic Corner

Significance of Arafah in Islam by Karen Rios

During the last Hajj of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, on the Day of Arafah, Allah ﷻ revealed this powerful verse:

“This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as your religion.” — Qur’an, Surah Al-Ma'idah (5:3)

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ described this day as one of immense forgiveness and mercy, which for the non-pilgrims fasting on it is strongly recommended.