August 2024 Newsletter

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BILAL MASJID NEWSLETTER

AUGUST 2024

Asalamualaikum and welcome to the August 2024 newsletter!

In the newsletter, we cover things such as:

Events and activities that are ongoing in Bilal Masjid
Have the youth share their research and write about their experiences
Talk about our community
Talk about what's happening in the Islamic World

(Quick Note)

We are also taking articles written by the community. Submissions can be anything from essays, poems, think pieces, art, etc. Topics can also be diverse as long as it is masjid appropriate. Submissions can be sent to the following email: [email protected]

Muharram

The first of Muharram occurred on July 7th, 2024. This marks the beginning of the Hijri new year. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic Calendar and marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year. It is one of the four sacred months ordained by Allah (SWT) in which warfare is forbidden. Its name indicates this as the word Muharram means “forbidden”. Muharram also holds significance in Islamic history, during this month many important events took place. These include the Hijra sharif- migration of the Muslims to Madina, and the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and other family members of the Prophet (PBUH) during the Battle of Karbala. The 10th of Muharram, known as the Day of Ashura, is a particularly virtuous day, and Muslims are encouraged to fast on this day and the preceding or following day. It is recommended to Keep a fast on the 9th and 10th of Muharram (the day of Ashura), or the 10th and 11th of Muharram. Muharram is a time for increased worship, reflection, and remembrance, with Muslims engaging in fasting, prayer, and acts of charity to seek the blessings and mercy of Allah (SWT).

Events

Previous Events:

Every Monday - Ladies Support Group Halaqa
Every Saturday - Sisters Tajweed Halaqa (English) and Illustrated Tajweed (English) For more information contact:
[email protected]
2nd and 4th Saturdays of the Month - Community Potlucks - (July 13 and 27)
Ladies Quran Halaqa (Arabic Speakers) - July 12th and 26th
July 27th - Imam Toure's Tafseer Class

Upcoming Events:

Every Monday - Ladies Support Group Halaqa (6:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
Every Saturday - Sisters Tajweed Halaqa (English) (9:00 am - 10:30 am) and Illustrated Tajweed (English) (10:30 am - 12:15 pm) For more information contact: [email protected]
2nd and 4th Saturdays of the Month - Community Potlucks - (August 10 and 24) - (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
Ladies Quran Halaqa (Arabic Speakers) - August 9th and 23rd - (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
August 10th - Brunch with reverts - (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)
August 30 - Imam Toure's Tafseer Class - (6:15 pm - 7:00 pm)

Visit by Dr. Hassan Elwan

Dr. Hassan Elwan visited from August 9th to August 11th, delivering a series of insightful talks and lectures. On Friday, August 9th, he gave a Khutbah at ICCH at 12:30 PM during Jummah, followed by another Khutbah at Bilal Masjid at 1:30 PM. Later that evening, at 6:30 PM, he led a Friday night talk titled "Spirituality in the Midst of Chaos." at ICCH. The following day, Saturday, August 10th, Dr. Elwan hosted a brunch for reverts at Bilal Masjid at 9:30 AM, where he gave a lecture called "Hope of The Believer." At 12:30 PM, he had lunch with the youth at ICCH and gave a talk on "Dealing with Deprivation." That evening, at 7 PM, he gave a general talk at Bilal Masjid on "How to Develop Tawakkul Within Yourselves." On Sunday, August 11th, Dr. Elwan gave a 5 AM Fajr Khatera at Bilal Masjid. Later, at 10 AM, he held a Sisters Only session at ICCH, focusing on "How to Develop Patience Within Yourself and Your Families."

FINANCE

During July 2024 we collected $6,331.00 in Zakat funds. We disbursed $15,661.62 from the Zakat funds during the month. We helped 15 families with their rent, utilities, and other expenses. This month, we collected $26,323.35 in general or Sadaqah donations. We spent $29,383.00 on masjid expenses during this period. This includes regular expenses like insurance, utilities, and cleaning expenses as well as Eid-ul Adha expenses.

Dua for gratitude:

۞ اللهم إن شكرك نعمة، تستحق الشكر، فعلّمني كيف أشكرك ، الحمد لله كما ينبغى لجلال وجهك وعظيم سلطانك

Oh Allah thanking you is a blessing, you deserve all thankfulness. All praise is due to Allah the way He should his magnificence deserves to be praised

BILAL MASJID ISLAMIC LIBRARY

The Islamic Library on Bilal campus is open for check-out on Sundays before Duhr prayer. More information is on the library's website: pdxil.librarika.com

Sources:

For Prayer times, please visit Daily Prayer Times

Bilal Masjid Website: bilalmasjid.com \

For any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at [email protected]

Written by

Mahnoor Ali