ICOB Announcements for 01/17/2025

Salam Alaikum All,
Welcome Back (for those who left during the break)!

Here are a few announcements for this week.

Hadith of the week

It was narrated that 'Aishah said:
"I looked for the Messenger of Allah [SAW] one night in my bed, and I did not find him. I struck my hand on the head of the bed, and my hand fell on the soles of his feet. He was prostrating and saying: 'A'udhu bi 'afwika min 'iqabika, wa a'udhu bi ridaka min sakhatika, wa a'udhu bika minka (I seek refuge in Your forgiveness from Your punishment, and I seek refuge in Your pleasure from Your wrath, and I seek refuge in You from You.)'"

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**Summary of this newsletter
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1. Iqamah Schedule for 2025

2. Jumaah's prayers: Two Jumaahs, 1PM and 2PM

3. Book Club

4. Youth Club

5. **Sadaqah Jariyah opportunity: BURIAL PLOTS
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6. ICOB Channels

Iqamah Schedule for 2025

You can find the 2025 Iqamah schedule attached to this email. You can also find it on our website. Most importantly:

Details of the ICOB prayer times can be found on our website -https://icob.org/prayer. Adhan time can be followed from here -https://www.islamicfinder.org/world/united-states/4254679/bloomington-prayer-times/. Alternatively, you can use the Athan+(iOS:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/athan/id1524990518, Android:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.masjidal.athanplus) to follow our Iqamah times. These apps are directly connected to the screen that shows the prayer times in the prayer area.

Jumaah Schedule: .

The two Jumaah prayers will resume today.

Book Club is Back

**Happening Tonight!
Join us at 6:00 PM in the Womens Musallah!
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A Kind Request
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable session for everyone, we kindly encourage mothers to sit with their children. This helps with both engagement and discipline, making the session more beneficial for all.
We also request that conversations be kept to a minimum to avoid distractions.
We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to seeing you there!

Youth Club is Also Back

Were excited to announce that the Youth Club is resuming its weekly Halaqa starting this Sunday! Join us for engaging discussions, meaningful reflections, and an opportunity to connect with your peers.
When: Every Sunday
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
We look forward to seeing you there!

Jazakum Allahu Khair!

Volunteering: English Teachers Needed

ICOB is excited to announce an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in our community! We are seeking dedicated volunteers to help organize and run bi-weekly English as a New Language (ENL) classes. Please fill out the form if you are interested in being part of the teaching team. Jazaakum Allahu Khayr! Fill the form here:https://forms.gle/epKWVLS4diT9X1kX8

Sadaqah Jariyah opportunity: BURIAL PLOTS

The Islamic Center of Bloomington

is exploring the development of a new burial plot area to serve our community with care and respect.

To determine the need and feasibility, please let us know if your family would find it helpful or if you are willing to support this endeavor.

It is a great opportunity for Sadaqah Jariyah (continuous charity).

ICOB lost & found

ICOB now has a lost & found bin located between the library and kitchen!
It is currently filled with lots of kids' clothes' so please check it out if your child has lost anything!
The bin will be emptied out at the end of every month!

Volunteering atICOB

As we step into a brand new academic year, we have many engaging activities lined up. These events not only aim to enrich our community spirit but also to provide avenues for all of us to connect, learn, and grow together. However, the success of these activities rests heavily on the collective efforts of our community. This is where you come in! We are actively seeking passionatevolunteersfor several committees such as:

• Youth Activities & Education
• Kids Activities & Education
• Social Media
• Da'wah & New Muslim Support
• Others

If you're ready to contribute and make this year truly memorable, please sign up tovolunteerfor our committees here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s7tl3mboLzV0XHDDgCW5NwA1Miz8KmLICPat6ll4XYE/viewform?edit_requested=true

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ICOB Channels: Stay Connected!**

We invite everyone to connect with the Islamic Center of Bloomington (ICOB) through these channels. Our aim is to foster community and keep you informed about events and classes. Your participation is important to us, and we look forward to engaging with you through these platforms!

Prayer times for 01/17/2025 to 01/23/2025

• Fajr: 7:10 AM

• Dhuhr:01:30 PM

• Asr:04:00PM

• Maghrib:Adhan + 10 minutes

• Isha: 7:25PM

• Jummah: 02:00 PM & 1:00PM

Details of the ICOB prayer times can be found on our website -https://icob.org/prayer. Adhan time can be followed from here -https://www.islamicfinder.org/world/united-states/4254679/bloomington-prayer-times/. Alternatively, you can use the Athan+(iOS:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/athan/id1524990518, Android:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.masjidal.athanplus) to follow our Iqamah times. These apps are directly connected to the screen that shows the prayer times in the prayer area.

Imam office hours:

Mon & Thr 11-1 pm & Tue 4-6 pm.

Or by appointment.

Contact Imam:

[email protected]

Sign up to volunteerhereand make a substantial difference in our community. Also, ICOB offers parking permits for daily and overnight use of the mosque's parking facilities. For more details on acquiring a permit, reach out to Imam Mohamed during his official office hours, which can be found on ourwebsite.

Regards,

Hassan,

On behalf of the ICOB EC