ICOB Announcements for 02/07/2025

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

Here are a few announcements for this week.

Hadith of the week

Abu Musa al-Ashari reported Gods Messenger as saying, God most high looks down on the middle night of Sha'ban and forgives all His creatures, except a polytheist or one who is hostile. Ibn Majah transmitted it, and Ahmad transmitted it from Abdallah b. Amr b. al-As. His version has, except two, one who is hostile and a murderer.

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Mid Sha'ban will be the night of Friday 14 Feb, so the night starts on Thursday maghrib and Friday is the 15th of Sha'ban.

Summary of this newsletter

1. Ramadan Iftar Sponsorship Opportunity

2. ****Fundraising forRamadan

3. Jumaah's prayers: Two Jummahs, 1PM and 2PM:PLEASE USE THE PARKING LOTS AT THE CHURCH ON HIGH STREET FOR 2PM.

4. ****ICoB Ramadan Food Drive

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5. Ramadan Rally

6. Weekly Halaqas are back!

7. Hiring Babysitters for Taraweeh

8. Book Club

9. Sadaqah Jariyah opportunity: BURIAL PLOTS

10. ICOB Channels

Ramadan Iftar Sponsorship Opportunity

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

Spots are taken quickly

Fundraising for Ramadan

Salam everyone,
Ramadan is just around the corner! As you know, ICOB hosts daily Iftars, generously sponsored by families and friends. However, ICOB also covers essential costs such as plates, tents, and trays, and at times, fully sponsors Iftars on unsponsored days.
To continue this tradition, we need your support! Please consider donating generously to help us serve the community.

Donate via Zelle: Send contributions to[email protected](mention "Ramadan" in the notes).
Cash Donations: Drop your donation in the masjid collection box.
**Questions?**Contact Brother Sydney for more information.

May Allah reward you for your generosity. Jazakum Allahu Khairan!

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.

**ICoB Ramadan Food Drive
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This Ramadan, lets come together to support families in need! We are collecting non-perishable food items (rice, flour, oil, canned goods, dates, etc.).

Drop-Off Location: Kitchen Entrance
Donation Period: 6th - 14th February (No donations accepted after this date)
Monetary donations: Send via Zelle to [email protected] (Note: Food Drive)

Jazakum Allahu Khairan!

Ramadan Rally

Calling all kids ages 10 and under! Join us for a fun and interactive Ramadan Rally with exciting activities to help you learn about and prepare for the blessed month. Enjoy a mix of education, creativity, and hands-on fun!

Date: Saturday, February 15th
Time: 11:00 AM 1:00 PM
Location: ICoB

This event is FREE, but registration is mandatory. Sign up today:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBGE8rW-TRXt9LSLIactFFcUHY0U16UB4ukeHVzq6Zi4Np3Q/viewform

Resuming Halaqas at the masjid: Al-Ghazali's Halaqa today!

The weekly Halaqas are back. Here's a schedule.

Sundays:

• Sunday School: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Youth Group: 2:00 PM
• MSA Halaqa after Maghrib

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Tuesdays:

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• Tajwid after Maghrib
• Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): After Ishaa

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Fridays:

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• Jum'ah Congregational Prayer: 2:00PM & 1:00PM
• Little Muslim book club 6PM Today
• Revival of Religious Science (Ihyaa Uloom AlDin by Imam Ghazali): between Maghrib and Ishaa

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Daily:

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• Hadith Commentary: After Fajr Prayer

Contact Imam Mohamed for more info about Arabic classes.

Hiring Babysitters for Ramadan!
**Sisters only
**We are looking for responsible sisters 18 and older to join our Ramadan Babysitting Program during Taraweeh prayers (9:00-11:00 PM, subject to change). The job pays $15 per hour for two hours each night and includes a ready-made engagement plan to keep children ages 10 and under entertained.
Two babysitters per session
Mandatory training session one week before Ramadan
All materials and details will be provided
If youre interested, apply now using the link below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSfWah_Kpvxi6BH5PYcA01Pw3oLZxemEZDcM10M2I_WvExjw/viewform

For any questions, feel free to reach out to Asma Siddiqui.

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!

Boys Youth Club (Age 12-17yrs) - Sundays
Join us every Sunday at 2:00 PM for a Halaqa. Pickup at 3:15PM. Ask Imam or Sr. Asma for details.

Salah Champion!

Parents, were thrilled to introduce the Salah Champion Chart! Encourage your children to join ineach time they pray at the masjid, you can mark their attendance with a. Those with the most visits at months end will win a prize! Lets inspire our kids to build a beautiful habit of praying at the masjid. The chart is in the childrens reading area in the library! (congratulations Burhana for winning last month!)

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 02/07/2025 to 02/13/2025

• Fajr: 6:55 AM

• Dhuhr:01:30 PM

• Asr:04:15PM

• Maghrib:Adhan + 10 minutes

• Isha:7:50PM

• 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