Friday Announcements - Jan 31st, 2025

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This Week at Masjid AlSalam

Jan 31st, 2025


 Fajr: 6:25 am - Dhuhr: 1:45 pm - Asr: 4:30 pm - Maghrib: 5 Mins after Sunset - Isha: 7:30 pm
Starting Feb 1st: Fajr: 6:20 am - Asr: 4:45 pm - Isha: 7:45 pm
Sundays only - Dhuhr: 2:00 pm
1st Juma'h: 1:30 pm - 2nd Juma'h:- 2:30 pm - 3rd Juma'h: 3:15 pm
Facility Hours: 15 mins before Fajr Iqamah TO 10:30 PM (Sun to Thur) or 11:00 PM (Fri & Sat)
SMOKING IS NOT ALLOWED IN ANY AREAS IN ALL ISGH FACILITIES

WEEKLY HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Fri, Jan 31: Houston Peace Academy Bake Sale after Jummah.
  • Fri, Jan 31: Family Friday Nights (including lecture series on Etiquettes & Manners)
  • Every Day after Isha: Short & Sweet Khatirah with Sh. Hejazi.
  • Sat, Feb 1: Sakinah Sisters: Hot Cocoa and Chill
  • Sun, Feb 2: Journey with my soulmate workshop with Shaikh Hejazi - Part III
  • FYI: Signup for the Ramadan Qur'an Competition
  • FYI: Sponsor an Iftaar in Ramadan
  • FYI: Masjid AlSalam Scholarship Deadline: March 1st, 2025
  • Every Saturday: Al-Noor Qur'an program for girls
  • Every Sunday: Tafsir in Action
  • Weekly: Al-Salam Clinic Update
  • Champion of the Month - Sister Laila Rahman

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Sat, Feb 23: Soliciting items for the Palestinian festival
  • Voices for Palestine - a Youth Convention

JAN 31

Fri

 Jummah Arrangements

Assalamu Alaykum. There will be three Jummah prayers at Masjid AlSalam InshAllah.  Masjid gates will open at 1:00 PM. 

First Jummah Salah:

  • Khutbah at 1:30 PM  
  • Khateeb: SImam Arsalan Majid

Second Jummah Salah:

  • Khutbah at 2:30 PM    
  • Khateeb: Br. Kamran Sabir

Third Jummah Salah:

  • Khutbah at 3:15 PM
  • Khateeb: Br. Rizvon Shakir

Attendees are encouraged to provide their feedback for the Jummah Khutba they hear by using the following link.

  • Rate the Khateeb
  • This link is also available on the masjid's website and on its mobile app

Khutbahs can be viewed on the Masjid's livestream using the following link:


Houston Peace Academy is having a BAKE SALE after Jummah.  Please support them


FYI

>>

 Masjid Access for Daily Prayers

Assalamu Alaykum. 
This is a reminder that the gates of the masjid remain CLOSED except before and after prayer times.  Gates open 10 minutes before each iqamah and close 5 minutes after the iqamah.

If you wish to enter the masjid outside of prayer times, please apply for your RFID gate access card as soon as possible. This initiative ensures a safe environment for everyone.

For application details and assistance, please visit the masjid admin office.  Office hours are posted at the bottom of the masjid website, and shown below.

M-Th: 3 pm - 10 pm, Fri: 1 pm - 10 pm, Sun: 10 am - 8 pm, Sat: Closed


EVERY

Fri

 Family Friday Nights

WHEN: Every Friday night

WHERE: Masjid AlSalam at 16700 Old Louetta Road, Spring, TX 77379

Masjid AlSalam invites you to begin every weekend with your family at the Masjid- to learn the deen, connect with each other, and worship together.

  • 6:00 PM: Community Potluck for families to bing and enjoy together in the Multipurpose Hall (Gym)
  • 7:30 PM: Perform Isha with Jamaat
  • 7:45 PM:
    • Exclusive lectures by Shaikh Abdurahman Hejazi and other esteemed scholars
    • Age-appropriate programs for ALL children by trained mentors.
  • Childcare available for ages 3 to 5 years. Click HERE to register your child for childcare.


 


JAN 31

Fri

 Etiquettes & Manners with Oneself

WHEN: Friday, Jan 31st, 2025 | after Isha (~ 7:30 pm CST)

WHERE: Main prayer hall and Live streamed

  • This is Part 4 of a six-part series on this topic by Shaikh Abdurahman Hejazi
  • Babysitting during the lecture is available use THIS LINK to signup your child


 


FEB 1

Sat

 Hot Cocoa & Chill with Sakinah Sisters

WHO: Sisters, middle school and up

WHEN: Saturday, Feb 1st, 2025 | 1 pm  2 pm

WHERE: Youth Lounge (upstairs in the Masjid AlSalam Gym)

IG LINK: instagram.com/oyd.champions


Connect with OYD: Email | Instagram 


FEB 2

Sun

 Journey with my Soulmate - Part III

Announcing Three Workshops for exploring stages of successful marriage from Quran and Sunnah.

  • Sunday, Dec 22nd: Finding your soulmate - COMPLETED
  • Sunday, Jan 12th: Becoming Righeous Parents
  • Sunday, Feb 2nd: Happy and blessed family life

WHERE: Masjid AlSalam and online

TIME: 1:45 PM to 5 PM

TEACHER: Shaikh Dr. Abdurrahman Hejazi

REGISTRATION LINK: isgh.org/courses


NEWS

Sat /Sun /Tue

 AsSalam Clinic Update

Clinic Timings:
Friday: 9 am - 12 pm
Saturday 11 am - 1.30 pm - Last patient registered at 12.30 pm
Sunday 2.30 pm - 5 pm - Last patient registered at 4.15 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 1 pm

Address: 9041 Louetta Road, Spring 77379. (Near Eliman grocery)

To make an Appointment Call: 281-786-3276 or 281-251-2639

PHYSICIAN SCHEDULE THS WEEK:

Saturday  
11 am - 1.30 pm (last patient at 12.30 pm)
Hammad Quershi
Family Medicine / Primary Care Physician 

Sunday  
2.30-5.00 pm (last patient at 4.15 pm)
Shuja Bhuriwala
Nephrologist / Primary Care Physician 

Tuesday
10 am - 1.00 pm
Dr. Mehwish Ilyas
Primary Care Physician

Friday
Temporarily closed.

Sunday, Feb 2nd
Womens Clinic 
Dr Asma Ali
10 am to 12 pm

Sunday, Feb 2nd
Mental Health Clinic 
Dr. Bilal Jelani
Psychiatrist
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm


NEWS

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 Scholarships Open for 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MARCH 1st, 2025!


Asslamu Alaykum,

The Masjid Al-Salam Scholarship program is now accepting applications from students who will be college freshmen in Fall 2025. Scholarships of up to $2000 are being offered. All current high school seniors are encouraged to apply.

To apply for the scholarship, and other important details, please visit the Scholarship page on the Masjid website.


FYI

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 Ramadan Qur'an Competition 2025

WHEN: Saturday, March 15th, 2025 | 10 AM to 4 PM CST

WHERE: Main prayer hall and upstairs sisters prayer hall at Masjid AlSalam

QUESTIONS? Please email [email protected]

  • Competition is open to all ISGH constituencies
  • Registration via the online link: https://forms.gle/V2DYhiFkfWE7E2Pk7
  • Registration deadline: Saturday, March 7th, 2025, or until or the category reaches full capacity

Read more ...


FYI

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 Sponsor an Iftaar

Assslamu Alaykum,

Iftaar dinners will be held at Masjid AlSalam InshaAllah during the upcoming Ramadan.  You may request to sponsor the cost of an entire Iftaar meal for the community, OR donate towards Iftaar expenses throughout the month of Ramadan.  You have the following options to choose from:

  • Cover the full cost of a days Iftaar  cost is $6,000.
  • You may share with 5 others sponsors to cover the cost for a day  cost of each share is $1,200.
  • You may choose to donate any amount towards the costs of Iftaars during Ramadan.

SPONSOR AN IFTAAR MEAL:

  1. Choose a day to sponsor by yourself or along with 4 other sponsors by signing up ON THIS LINK.  The latest signup sheet looks as shown below (this may change as more slots are picked).
  2.  Please make the payment using THIS LINK ONLY AFTER your requested date has been approved by the Masjid administrators

DONATE ANY AMOUNT TOWARDS IFTAAR EXPENSES:

  • You may choose to sponsor a partial Iftaar meal with a $500 donation.
  • Please use THIS LINK to donate the amount you wish towards Iftaar expenses.

QUESTIONS? 

Please call 832-562-3844 or email [email protected].

Read more ...


 


FEB 23

Sat

 Soliciting Items for the Palestinian Festival

Weekend Islamic School at Masjid AlSalam is organizing a Palestinian Cultural Festival on February 23rd, 2025.  They are requesting the community to loan any items of cultural significance to showcase in this festival.

Read more


FYI

>>

 Champion of the Month December 2024

Dear Champions Community,

We are pleased to announce that Sister Laila Rahman has been named Champion of the Month for December 2024.

For the past three years Sister Laila Rahman has been an integral part of the Champions Dar-us-Sakinah program, serving students with special needs, including those with Autism and Down syndrome.  She has worked tirelessly to teach them Islamic Studies, Quran memorization, and the daily prayers.  Currently she supports students, volunteers, lead teachers, and seventeen special needs families, ensuring a welcoming and inclusive environment. Her contributions extend to organizing key events such as the Eid Salah, Eid Festival, and Fall Carnival.  Her dedication continues to strengthen our vision of becoming a Center of Excellence (CoE).

Please join us in congratulating Sister Laila Rahman on this well-deserved recognition.

May Allah reward her for her dedication and continue to bless her with her efforts to serve our community.


FYI

>>

 Spring 2025 Quran Classes

DATES: Wednesday, January 8th Thursday, May 22nd, 2025

FOR MORE INFO AND TO REGISTER: bit.ly/alsalamquran

Read more

 


FEB 15

Sat

 Voices for Palestine - Youth Convention

WHEN: Sat, Feb 15th, 2025 | from 11 am to 8 pm CST

WHERE: Masjid Hamza at 6233 Tres Laguna Drive, Houston, TX 77083

ISGH is hosting a youth convention focused on Palestine with the mission to educate and empower youth (13+) to advocate for justice and human rights. Visit their website for any further inquiries, registration, and information:
 


 


RECURRING EVENTS

Please refer to the calendar on the Masjid website's home page for latest updates


EVERY

Sat

 AlNoor Qur'an Program for Girls

  • WHEN:  Every Saturday, Jan 18th to May 17th, from 10:00 am 1:15 pm CST
  • WHERE: Masjid AlSalam, Upstairs prayers hall
  • FOR: 5 to 12 year old girls

Read more ...


EVERY

Sun

 Tafsir in Action

 

WHEN: Every Sunday, after Fajr

WHERE: Main prayer hall and live-streamed

Read more ...


EVERY

Sun

Youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Class

WHEN: Every Sunday after Dhuhr salah ~ 2:15 3:15pm

WHERE: Masjid AlSalam Gym

INSTRUCTOR: Br. Musa Khan

REGISTRATION LINK: https://bit.ly/3GHmJg2

Read more


FYI

TBD

 New Muslim Class

 

Assalamu Alaykum
The Education Committee team is always striving to improve its offerings for our community. A new class is being designed with a new curriculum.  Details and timings will be shared shortly Insha'Allah.


EVERY

2nd Sun

 Free Legal Consultation

 


  • There will not be a Legal Clinic in January, 2025.
  • Attorney Midhat Syed is out of the country.

WHEN: Every 2nd Sunday | 10 am - 12 pm

WHERE: In the sisters side prayer hall entrance area

PROVIDER: Br. Midhat Syed, attorney at law.

  • Free legal consultation will be provided.
  • This is a walk-in service - no appointments necessary.
  • Email: [email protected]

EVERY OTHER

Tue

 How Did That Happen? Exploring Islamic History

 

WHEN: Biweekly, starting on Tuesday, May 21 | Maghrib to Isha

WHERE: Library

WHO: Young professionals (high school and beyond)

TEACHER: Br Ahmed Helmy

FEE: Free-of-cost

RSVP LINK: https://forms.gle/rmRCxLei9P7hcqfL9

Read More


EVERY

Tue

 Toastmasters Meetings

 

WHEN: Every Tuesday after Isha | check Home page for prayer times

WHERE: Masjid AlSalam Library (2nd floor) @ 16700 Old Louetta Rd, Spring, TX 77379

FOR: Anyone 18 years or older

Read more ...


EVERY

Wed

 Weekly Fatwa Sessions

WHEN: Every Wednesday | 12 PM 1:30 PM CST

WHERE: Online Zoom session

  • Join Zoom session: Click HERE
  • Meeting ID: 878 3337 6404
  • Passcode: 123123

QUESTION SUBMISSION LINK: Bit.ly/live-fatwa

Read more


EVERY

Thu

 Moms of Masjid AlSalam Little Harvestors

WHEN: Oct 17th to Nov 28th, every Thursday at 11 am
WHERE: Sisters upstairs prayer hall
FOR:  Mommy & Me circle time for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Read more


EVERY

Fri

 Boys Halaqa

WHEN: Every Friday | 6:15 pm

WHERE: Mens prayer hall

FOR: Boys 8 12 years of age

Read more


EVERY

Fri

 Sisters Halaqa

WHEN: Every Friday | 7:00 pm

WHERE: Refer to the QR code for each halaqa for details

FOR: Sisters and girls

Read more


RECURRING ANNOUNCEMENTS

FYI

>>

 Consultation Appts with Sh. Hejazi

 

RESERVE TIME: Check the Calendar for Open Slots

WHERE: In person or via Zoom

Read more


FYI

>>

 Prison Dawah: Volunteers Needed

 

Do you have a little time to share your knowledge of Islam with Muslim as well as non-Muslim inmates and earn Sadaqa-e-Jaariya? We can use YOUR help.

Read more ...


NEWS

>>

 Advertise Your Business

If you have a business that you would like to advertise on the masjid TVs, please refer to the terms and conditions for advertising on this system. For additional details, or to purchase advertisement space, please send an email to [email protected].

Read more


NEWS

>>

Sponsor a Child Earn Sadaqa e Jaaria

Read more ...


SURVEY

>>

 Champions Quran Academy - Needs Assessment Survey

Interested in Enrolling in the Full-Time Champions Quran Academy?

If you have children in 3rd to 8th grade and are interested in a full-time Hifz program during school hours at Masjid Al-Salam, please complete the survey below:

Click here to Start the Survey ...

 


FYI

>>

Become an ISGH Member

The Membership Committee at Masjid AlSalam ([email protected]) has been diligently working to not only make it easy for  you to become an ISGH member, but also to define some tangible benefits of that membership.

Please join today at isgh.org/membership

Read more


 


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