ICOB Announcements for 04/18/2025

Salam Alaikum All,

May Allah accept our good deeds during Ramadan. Here're this week's announcements.

Hadith Of The Week - Fasting 6 days from Shawwal (This month)

Narrated `Aisha:
(the wife of the Prophet) Allah's Messenger (pbuh) said, "No calamity befalls a Muslim but that Allah expiates some of his sins because of it, even though it were the prick he receives from a thorn."

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Summary of the newsletter

1. Tomorrow coffee break at ICOB

2. Burial Plots Survey

3. Current EC Feedback Survey

4. New Quran Reading Class

5. Bake Sale and Halaqas arecomingback!

Caf ICOB

Assalamu Alaykum! Join us this Saturday from 7:30-10:30pm for Caf ICOB! Step into a warm and welcoming caf experience- right inside the masjid! Whether youre catching up with friends, getting some studying done, or unwinding after a long week, theres something here for everyone!

Swing by, sit back, and be served- and dont forget to donate! All proceeds will go to ICOB. Hope to see you all there inshaAllah

Burial Plot Survey

Please fill this short form to reserve a plot or show interest.

please note that the price for the plot will be between $2300-2600

If you are interested in securing a burial plot, please fill the form here: https://forms.gle/4SFs1G4wonADJ5mg6

Executive Committee Feedback

Its been a great year Alhumdulillah!

As the Executive Committee wraps up its term at the end of April, wed love your feedback to help us improveplease take a moment to fill out this short form.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSce7fLFm21LESSujJcdwaE5623LavH0wHa2dF1a0ChO20J3yA/viewform

Tonight Al Ghazali Halaqa is between Maghrib and Ishaa.

New Quran Reading Class [until next week]

New Quran Reading Class Open to All!
Want to learn how to read the Quran in Arabic?

4-session beginner class
Tuesdays & Fridays @ 7 PM
ICOB Library

Perfect for anyone starting out or looking for a refresher!

Register here:https://forms.gle/qDU6WLz5un7BQJwt9
For more info, contact the Imam.

Spread the word!

Book Club

Happening Tonight! Reading about Eid.
Join us at 6:30 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.

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 04/18/2025 to 04/24/2025

• Fajr:6:15 AM

• Dhuhr:02:15 PM

• Asr:05:45PM

• Maghrib:Adhan + 10 minutes

• Isha: 10:05PM

• Jummah: 02:00 PM & 3:00PM

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