ICOB Announcements for 02/21/2025

Salam Alaikum All,

Ramadan is one week away - It starts March 1st.

Hadith of the week

Abu Huraira reported Gods Messenger as saying, The five [daily] prayers, Friday to Friday and Ramadan to Ramadan make atonement for what has happened since the previous one when major sins have been avoided. Muslim transmitted it.

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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. Volunteers needed for Ramadan

5. Sisters Clothes Swap Today

6. TriviaNight Today

7. Saturday Reset Tomorrow

8. AdultsCross-StitchWorkshop

9. Book Club

10. Sadaqah Jariyah opportunity: BURIAL PLOTS

11. ICOB Channels

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

Ramadan is less than 10 days away! As many of you know, ICoB hosts daily Iftar (breaking of the fast) throughout the month. These Iftars are typically sponsored by community members or small groups within our community.

You can sponsor an Iftar in two ways:

1. Provide the meal yourself You can cook or purchase food and serve it to the community.
2. Make a donation Contribute funds, and ICoB will arrange and serve the meal on your behalf.

We anticipate an average of250-300 attendeesat the mosque each evening. As of now, 9days remain unsponsored, and we are seeking sponsors.

Please considerfully or partially sponsoring an Iftarduring this blessed month. Individuals, families or groups of friends are welcome to contribute fully or partially. Please consider also sharing this message.

Br. Ahmedis coordinating Iftar sponsorships this year. To participate, please contact him at**+1 (812) 558-8439or email[email protected]**.

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.

Volunteers Needed for Ramadan Parking
Assalam Alaikum Brothers.
ICOB is seeking volunteers to help manage parking during Ramadan. Volunteer assignments include directing traffic and issuing tickets to violators. Please consider signing up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjXbXzCg8R_aA4H3h4Lsa-hfXf8wgxslizfqnDYEsi5PJqxg/viewform?usp=header

JazakAllah khayran.

Sisters Clothing Swap - Friday
Important Notes
- If you choose to bring clothing, you will be responsible for bringing leftover items home!
- No drop-offs! If you arent able to attend, feel free to give your items to a friend who will be in charge of your clothes during and after the swap!

Trivia Night Today

Trivia night is back Join us this Friday for a night of Friendly competition .

Refreshments and snacks will be provided.

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Saturday Reset Tomorrow

Saturday Reset: Preparing for Ramadan!
Join us this Saturday as we organize and get ready for Ramadan. See you there!

Beginner Cross-Stitch Workshop on Feb 22 - Adults Only**

Registration Open!
Join our Beginner Cross-Stitch Workshop on Feb 22 (Adults Only, $5) at ICOB Library, 2-3 PM. Limited spots!

register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSerwVbFwGPqhxrUG-wSd8RJIx4QC3X9zeHkvj1Ef1DYlyUZQg/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.

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 02/21/2025 to 02/27/2025

• Fajr: 6:40 AM

• Dhuhr:01:30 PM

• Asr:04:30PM

• Maghrib:Adhan + 10 minutes

• Isha: 8:00PM

• 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