December 2024 Newsletter
BILAL MASJID NEWSLETTER
December 2024
Asalamualaikum and welcome to the December 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]
Jumada Al-Thani
The current Islamic Month is Jumada Al-Thani, which began on December 1st, 2024, and will continue until December 29th, 2024. Jumada Al-Thani is a special month for the Prophet Muhammad (SAW), as it is the month in which his most beloved daughter Sayyida Fatima Zahra (AS) was born (on the 20th Jumada Al-Thani). For Muslims, it’s a great time to reflect on her incredible life and character. We can draw important lessons which we can implement in our lives. Allah (SWT) and His messenger the Prophet (SAW) recommend voluntary acts such as sadaqah, recitation of the Quran, istighfar, and voluntary prayers.
Events
Previous Events:
- Every Monday - Ladies Support Group Halaqa
- Monday - Thursday - Arabic School at Bilal
- Every Thursday and Friday - Homeschool Group Meet/Gathering
- Every Saturday - Sisters Tajweed Halaqa (English) and Illustrated Tajweed (English)
- For more information contact: [email protected]
- Every Sunday - Sunday School
- Ladies Quran Halaqa (Arabic Speakers) - November 1st, 15th, and 29th
- November 9th - Dr. Abdullah Bin Hamid
- November 29th - Imam Toure's Tafseer Class
Upcoming Events:
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Every Sunday - Sunday School (9:30 am - 1:30 pm)
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Every Monday - Ladies Support Group Halaqa (6:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
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Monday - Thursday - Arabic School at Bilal (4:30 pm - 7:30 pm)
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Every Thursday and Friday - Homeschool Group Meet/Gathering - (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)
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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]
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Ladies Quran Halaqa (Arabic Speakers) - December 13th and 27th - (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
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December 27th - Imam Toure's Tafseer Class - (6:15 pm - 7:00 pm)
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December 9th and 10th - Jesuit Highschool Students Visit - (3:00 pm - 5:30 pm)
FINANCE
During November 2024 we collected $2,469.00 in zakat funds. We disbursed $15,295.22 from the zakat funds during the month. We helped 12 families with their rent, utilities and other expenses this month. we collected $32,527.19 in general or sadaqah donations. This includes donations for the Gaza Student fund. We spent $51,617.27 on masjid expenses during this period. This includes regular expenses like insurance, utilities and cleaning expenses as well as trailer roof replacement and transfer to the University of Oregon for Gaza students.
Dua for purifying the heart:
۞ اللهم طهر قلبي من كل سوء ، اللهم طهر قلبي من كل ما يبغضك، اللهم طهر قلبي من كل غلٍ وحقدٍ وحسد وكبر
Oh Allah, clean away all forms of evil from my heart. Oh Allah, clean my heart and remove everything that displeases you. Oh Allah, clean my heart of every form of bitterness, hard feelings, and jealousy.
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