ICOB Announcements for 01/24/2025

4 months ago

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

Here are a few announcements for this week.

Hadith of the week

Allah's Messenger (p.b.u.h) talked about Friday and said, "There is an hour (opportune time) on Friday and if a Muslim gets it while praying and asks something from Allah, then Allah will definitely meet his demand." And he (the Prophet) pointed out the shortness of that time with his hands.

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Ramadan Iftar Sponsorship Opportunity
Iqamah Schedule for 2025
Jumaah's prayers: Two Jummahs, 1PM and 2PM: PLEASE USE THE PARKING LOTS AT THE CHURCH ON HIGH STREET FOR 2PM.
Sister's Painting Night Today After Ishaa
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Crochet Workshop: February 1st

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Support Babysitting Program for Taraweeh

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Book Club
Youth Club
**Sadaqah Jariyah opportunity: BURIAL PLOTS
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ICOB Channels

Ramadan Iftar Sponsorship Opportunity

We are now accepting Iftaar reservations for the holy month of Ramadan
Please contact Br. Ahmed to sponsor an iftar in Ramadan.
Spots are taken very quickly +1 (812) 558-8439

Iqamah Schedule for 2025

You can find the 2025 Iqamah schedule attached to this email. You can also find it on ourwebsite. 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: Please consider parking at theChrist Community Church on high street.

The two Jumaah prayers are resumed: 1PM and 2PM.Please consider parking at theChrist Community Church on high street. Do not park in the nearbylands.

Sisters' Painting Night Today at 7:30PM

Crochet Workshop: February 1st

Have You Ever Wanted to Learn to Crochet?
Join our free 2-hour beginner workshop for kids aged 6-12 (boys and girls) to learn the basics of crocheting. No experience needed this is the perfect chance to start your crocheting journey!
Registration is mandatory as spots are limited. Dont miss out!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSelVLkExKyrRuXbd3CWRRYpLS2PqTtngrWwjEZtmk5BeHcYOA/viewform

Babysitting Program for Taraweeh!

Support Our Babysitting Program for Taraweeh!
Were raising funds to provide a babysitting program for kids aged 10 and under during Taraweeh in Ramadan, ensuring a peaceful prayer experience for everyone. Out of our $2,000 goal, weve raised $1,400 help us reach the finish line!

Your contributions are greatly appreciated. Please donate via Zelle and add a note saying Babysitting if contributing to this cause. Jazakum Allah Khayran for your generosity!

Book Club

Happening Tonight!
Join us at 6:00 PM in the Womens Musallah!
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

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!

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

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 01/24/2025 to 01/30/2025

Fajr: 7:10 AM
Dhuhr:01:30 PM
Asr:04:00PM
Maghrib:Adhan + 10 minutes
Isha:7:35PM
Jummah: 02:00 PM & 1:00PM

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