Our Weekly Newsletter with info on all events & activities at IALFM
IALFM | Islamic Association of Lewisville & Flower Mound
Weekly Newsletter
Fajr: 6:45a | Dhuhr: 2p | Asr: 5:30p | Maghrib: Sunset+5mins | Isha: 9:00p
New Prayer Time Table 2024
Jummah 1: Khutbah 1:30, Prayer 2:00 pm
Khateeb: Imam Rasheed Farah
Jummah 2: Khutbah 4:00, Prayer 4:15 pm
Khateeb: Ustadh Moneeb Sarmad
IALFM annual Interfaith Iftar is on Saturday, March 30th. Help us get the word out about this, please! The Mayor of FM and many of our church friends have already RSVP'd, and last year's attendance was a record.
Invite all of your friends, neighbors, and coworkers.
For headcount, send an RSVP to 408-242-7919 or [email protected]. Everyone is welcome.
The next General Body Meeting will be held on March 30th, 2024 after Dhuhr prayer in the new facility. An email announcment has already been sent to all subscribers, all community members are invited to attend.
The Ramadan 2024 PE Excuse Letter & the Eid-al-Fitr 2024 Absence Excuse Letter can be found here
**Ramadan Iftar Calendar 2024 can be found here
Ramadan Kids Prayer Challenge can be found here**
Sponsor IALFM Youth Iftars.
IALFM Youth Iftaars are long-standing tradition in our community and has been able to happen with the community's help. , on average, we have 85+ attendees each Wednesday of Ramadn!
InshAllh, the Youth Committee will take care of ordering the food and facilitating the Iftars on the day of. Sponsors will only be responsible for providing their donations. Any leftover funds will go towards future youth initiatives.
Link to Sponsor: https://forms.office.com/r/JKkaYhTkGC
We are a few weeks away from the start of Ramadan! We will continue our amazing tradition of community sponsored iftars each Fri, Sat, and Sun evening insha'Allah.
Please read the description in the link before signing up which gives important details about how many people we are expecting each night, the responsibilities/expectations of each sponsoring group, and the estimated costs of hosting an iftar for our community. Weather permitting, we will plan on again hosting these iftars outdoors. Each day available for signup can be taken by an entire group, however if you are an individual who wishes to contribute to a community iftar, the dates of March 30th (Interfaith Iftar) and Apr 5th (Laylatul Qadr) are open for individuals to sign up and contribute any amount they are comfortable with. Please also note, groups that sign up on the weekend of Laylatul Qadr may have to be flexible in case of a date change.
We will also need a large group of volunteers during Ramadan as well. The link to sign up and subsequently join the Ramadan Volunteers WhatsApp group (link in description) will also be included below. Thank you all for your help in making this another great month insha'Allah!
Sign Up to Sponsor an Iftar here
Sign up to be a Ramadan Volunteer here
The Events Calendar for 2024 is being shared for planning purposes, some dates are subject to change.
Sign up here: bit.ly/ialfmmsbooking
ICNA + IALFM Food Pantry Drive - See Updated List for this Month
IALFM has a standing collaboration with ICNA to contribute towards the ICNA Food Pantry drive. Please donate generously.
- Pickup is weekly on Wednesday.
- Drop off boxes are located near the men's and women's prayer rooms
- This month ICNA is requesting only 1 item:
- Basmati Rice, 10 lbs
- Flour 5 lbs
- Sugar 4 lbs
- Vegetable oil 48 ozs
- Pasta
- Peanut Butter
Jazak Allah for all your continued contributions. Questions: [email protected]
MPH Schedule is available on our website
Important: Sports activities are restricted before (10 mins), during & after (10 mins) prayers, halaqas and khatiras.
All of buildings and facilities were constructed for use of IALFM members and to meet the needs of our congregation by the grace of Allah SWT. Therefore, every facility is to be treated respectfully at all times. At no time are the buildings or facilities of IALFM to be used by persons or groups for any questionable activities. The MPH (Multi-Purpose Hall/Mens Prayer Hall), SPH (Sisters Prayer Hall) or Classrooms will not be available for use on Friday, Eid, or during Ramadan. When you see someone praying in the halls, please keep noise levels to a minimum so as not to distract them. Activities sponsored by IALFM will take precedence and priority. It is NOT allowed for an individual or a group to use the MPH (or any other room/space), unless permission has been obtained in advance from the IALFM Facility Committee.
Please contact Facility Committee via email ([email protected]) for bookings (in 30-minute blocks) or if you have any questions. Thank you!
See other Important Guidelines on our website.
IALFM Items Available To Rent
IALFM community members can rent different items for their events. You will need to fill out the form (linked below) to rent any of the available items. The rental form must be completed & submitted before you pick up items that you intend to rent.
IALFM Items Rental Form
Important Guidelines:
1. Rental fee is for a 24-hour period (per day). Please return all items next day before 4pm.
2. Payment is due in advance. You can pay online via MOHID (credit/debit card, ACH), check or in cash (put it in Operations donation box).
3. Rental Form has a list of all items and rental rates, that are available to rent.
4. It is required to return the items in working condition. If there's any issue, you agree to replace such an item or pay the cost of replacement.
Quran School Registration*
https://www.ialfm.org/quran-nazira-program
Registration is now open for all currently enrolled & new students on our website. Please take a look at the details of our Nazira Program & feel free to register your kids.
If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected]. Sr Samia administers this program & shell respond to your emails.
Reminder: Please sign-up or renew your IALFM Membership for 2024
(More Details)
Family Membership (click on the link to proceed)
Individual Membership (click on the link to proceed)
Have any Comments or Questions?
Please contact us at: [email protected]
Reminder To Fulfill Pledges
In order for us to continue the smooth operation of the New Masjid together with all the activities that are held in the Masjid, we need the community to make sure they fulfill their donation pledges. May Allah increase barakah in your lives! Jazak Allah!
New Masjid Facility Use Requires Advance Approval
The BOD is requesting the community that anyone who wishes to use the big Multipurpose Hall at our new Masjid building, [please send an email to the Board and Facility Committee](mailto:[email protected]; [email protected]?subject=Event%20at%20MPH%20in%20New%20Masjid%20Building) to help facilitate the event. The facility cannot be used without prior approval & arrangements. Jazak Allah for your understanding & cooperation!
Education @ IALFM
IALFM offers various educational classes throughout the week to cater to the education needs of our community. These classes are currently being conducted virtually, until further notice. Some of the active classes are listed below:
Sisters Quran Tajweed/Education Class
- Sisters only
- Every Monday @ 11am
- Via Skype
- Taught by Sr Samia Babar
- Contact [email protected] for registration and questions
- There is NO FEE for this class
Sisters Quran Translation/Grammar Class
- Sisters only
- Every Wednesday @ 12:15pm
- Taught by Sr Samina Patel
- Contact [email protected] for questions
- Registration Link: Click here
Quran School for Kids
- Kids only, see info on our website
- Taught by two qualified Quran Teachers (female)
- Contact education@ialfm.org for fee, timings and availability
- If you cannot afford the fee, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Education Committee
Sunday School for Kids
- Kids only (Pre-K thru 8th Grade), see info on our website
- Every Sunday 10:30am - 1:45pm
- In-person, class-based, Instructor-led (proper school setup)
- Contact sundayschool@ialfm.org for fee, timings and availability
To request additional classes, please reach out to [email protected]