ICOB Announcements for 09/09/2024

Salam Alaikum All,

Here are a few announcements for this week and for this semester.

Hadith of the week

Abu Umamah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, Give glad tidings to the people that whoever declares there is no God but Allah, he will have Paradise.
Source: al-Sunan al-Kubra lil-Nasai 10885
Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani

10885

Summary of this newsletter

1. ICOB Yard Sale
2. Quran, Basketball, Young Khateeb competitions in Fishers, IN
3. Jumaah's prayers and weekly events and Halaqas

**ICOB Yard Sale Announcement
**

ICOB is organizing a yard sale and welcomes your donations of pre-loved, good-quality items. All proceeds will benefit the masjid.

Details:

- Date of Sale: Saturday, September 14th , Time TBA
- Donation Deadline: Friday, September 13th, by Asr prayer
- Donation Drop-Off: Library near the childrens reading nook (from 5 PM Thursday, September 12th, to 5 PM Friday, September 13th)

For larger items, please coordinate with Sister Hanan for approval and drop-off instructions.

Please ensure all itemsare properly sorted and cleaned. We will not accept undergarments, stainedor broken items, or anything that is not in usable condition.

Thank you for your support!

Exciting Opportunity: Quran Competition Selection!

ICOB is thrilled to select 8 students (4 boys and 4 girls) to represent us at a Quran Competition in Fishers, IN on Sunday, November 10th.

Competition Details:

- Group A (1st-6th Grade): Surah Al-Israa (1-5)

- Group B (7th-12th Grade): Surah Ali-Imran (181-185)

If more than 8 students are interested, we will hold a selection test at ICOB.

Interested? Register here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNQypIEeHcpbCx_rV6HKkx4AFwb98aohLYRnWfN59RsCoIGQ/viewform

Lets shine together and support our students!

In Addition to the Quran competition, there are also following opportunities to participate:

- Basketball Competition: Open to middle and high school students. If interested contact Asma Siddiqui.

- Young Khateeb Competition: For high school students. If interested contact Asma Siddiqui

- Bazaar: An opportunity to showcase your products. If interested , visit: www.alhudaevents.org/bazaar.

All events will take place on November 9th and 10th at the same location.

Young Khateeb Competition:**Attention High School Students and Parents
**
The Islamic Center of Bloomington is excited to announce an opportunity for high school students to participate in a Khutbah/Speech Competition hosted in Fisher, Indiana.
Topic: The situation in Palestine and Gaza from an Islamic perspective.
Duration: 4-6 minutes.
Submission: Written or recorded entries due by 9/26/24
Please DM Asma Siddiqui for any questions.

Events and Halaqas

Jumaah Prayers

We now have two Jumaah Prayer at ICOB:

First Jumaah Prayer at 2PM (all year long)

Second JumaahPrayer at 3PM (subject to change)

In addition, MSA holds a Jumaah Prayer at the university at 2:30PM

**Weekly Halaqas
**

Every Friday: Little Muslim Books Club

ICOB Weekly Event Schedule

Sundays:

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

Mondays:

• Tajweed (Quran Recitation): After Maghrib

Tuesdays

• Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): After Maghrib

Fridays:

• Jum'ah Congregational Prayer: 2:00 PM & 3:00PM
• Little Muslim book club at 6:30PM
• Revival of Religious Science (Ihyaa Uloom AlDin by Imam Ghazali): After Maghrib

Daily:

• Hadith Commentary: After Fajr Prayer

In addition to ArabicClasses.

**Exciting News! Registration for Beginner Arabic Class is Now OPEN!
**We are thrilled to announce that registration for the highly anticipated Beginner Arabic class is now OPEN! Many of you have been eagerly waiting, and the moment has finally arrived!
Class Details: Days: Tuesdays and Fridays
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Location: Islamic Center of Bloomington
This is your chance to start your journey into the beautiful language of Arabic, whether you're looking to enhance your understanding of Islamic texts or simply explore a new language. Spots are limited, and demand is high, so make sure to register as soon as possible to secure your place in the class.
Dont miss out on this exciting opportunity! We cant wait to see you there!

Register Today!
https://forms.gle/beGADiy7J1ccCQVY9

Spread the Word!
Let your friends and family knowthis is the perfect time to start learning Arabic together!
Lets embark on this learning journey together!

Contact Imam Mohamed for more info about Arabic classes.

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

ICOBParkingPermit
The Islamic Center of Bloomington (ICOB) offersparkingpermits for individuals seeking to utilize the mosque'sparkingfacilities, be it for daily usage or overnight stays. For detailed information and procedures on how to obtain these permits, please directly contact Imam Mohamed. For Imam Mohamed's contact information, please refer to our website:https://www.icob.org/imam.

Prayer times for 09/06/2024 to 09/12/2024

Iqamah times for this week are as follows.

• Fajr: 6:40 AM

• Dhuhr:02:15 PM*

• Asr:05:45PM

• Maghrib:Adhan + 10 minutes

• Isha: 9:35PM

• Jummah: 02:00 PM & 3:00PM (2PM all year long - 3PM is subject to change)

• *: During Sunday School and Quran Camp, we pray dhuhr at 2PM (during DST)

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:
8123519342
[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