ICOB Announcements for 02/14/2025

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

Here are a few announcements for this week.

Hadith of the week

Zaid bin Khalid Al-Juhani (May Allah be pleased with him) reported:
The Prophet (pbuh) said, "He who provides a fasting person something with which to break his fast, will earn the same reward as the one who was observing the fast, without diminishing in any way the reward of the latter."

[At-Tirmidhi].

: " " (( : )).

Summary of this newsletter

1. **Ramadan Iftar Sponsorship Opportunity:**THERE'RE STILL FREE SPOTS!

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. Sisters Halaqa Tomorrow

7. Weekly Halaqas are back!

8. Book Club

9. Sadaqah Jariyah opportunity: BURIAL PLOTS

10. ICOB Channels

Ramadan Iftar Sponsorship Opportunity: THERE'RE STILL FREE SPOTS!

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: LAST DAY TODAY for Food and Monetary Donations

Drop-Off Location: Kitchen Entrance
Monetary donations: Send via Zelle to [email protected] (Note: Food Drive)

Jazakum Allahu Khairan!

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

Ramadan Rally Important Guidelines

Thank you for the overwhelming response! With 80+ kids registered, were excited to welcome you to the Ramadan Rally on 15th February!

Registered Participants Only No walk-ins allowed.
Feeling Sick? Please stay home. We have more programs coming up!
Check-in at the Library Get your passport, find your station number, then move upstairs and follow the volunteers guidance.
Shoes in Cubbies to keep the space organized.
Arrive on Time Doors close at 11:10 AM
Pack a Snack & Water Bottle for your child for the 2 hour event.
Bring a Bag to carry the arts and activities your child completes.
Kids 6 and under must have a parent/guardian with them at all times.

Arrival begins at 10:40 AM and we will start promptly at 11:00 AM inshallah.

See you all there!

JazakumAllahKhayran!
Asma Siddiui

Sister Hallawa TOMORROW

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.

**Ramadan Intentions: Youth Girls Halaqa
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Date: Sunday, February 16th
Time: 2:00 3:30 PM
Location: Sisters Prayer Area

Calling all middle school and high school girls. Join us for a special Ramadan prep session! Create your own personalized vision boards, set meaningful intentions, and get ready to make this Ramadan your best one yet. We look forward to seeing you there!

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 02/14/2025 to 02/20/2025

• Fajr: 6:50 AM

• Dhuhr:01:30 PM

• Asr:04:15PM

• Maghrib:Adhan + 10 minutes

• Isha:7:55PM

• 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