ISAK Weekly Announcements: February 20th, 2025
Islamic Society of Akron and Kent
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Friday Programming
Date: Friday, February 21st, 2025
Friday Khutbah | Signs of Victory in the Quran and the Sunnah | Imam Nader Taha
Evening Halaqa | Essentials of Ramadan | Shaykh Zobair Ahmad
Childrens Maktab Program
Date: Starts February 11th, 2025
Tuesday - Thursday; 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Location: Islamic Society of Akron and Kent,152 E Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224
Registration Link: isak.org/quran
Enroll your children today for the ISAK Childrens Maktab program! The after-school program is designed to teach students to learn the skills needed for Quranic recitation with its proper pronunciation, and fluency.
This program focuses on teaching Tajweed, the art of correct pronunciation and recitation of the Quran, to instill a love for the holy text and faster spiritual growth among young learners.
For any enrollment questions please contact [email protected]
WOMENS PROGRAM
How Islam Teaches Us to Overcome Negativity
Date: Friday, February 21st, after Maghrib
Location: Islamic Society of Akron and Kent,152 E Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224
Join us for an inspiring discussion and spiritual growth at our sisters halaqa with Ustada Laila Eddeb.
Womens Halaqa
Date: Sunday, February 23rd, 2:00 - 3:30 PM
Location: Islamic Society of Akron and Kent,152 E Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224
RSVP and/or join the halaqa group chat by emailing [email protected]
The program will be on hold during Ramadan.
CONVERT CONNECTIONS
Revert Coffee Hour at ISAK
Date: Sunday, February 23rd, 11 AM
Location: Islamic Society of Akron and Kent,152 E Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224
ISAK will be hosting One Ummah Initiatives Revert Coffee Hour program during the month of February. Join us in engaging discussions, building connections, and finding support in the community!
We will discuss how to navigate Ramadan as a revert and reflect on the significance of the holy month, InshaAllah. If youre an experienced revert, please come prepared to share your tips and advice to support newer Muslims. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
YOUTH CORNER
ISAK Youth NEOMED Tour
Date: Saturday, February 22nd, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Location: NorthEast Ohio Medical University, 4209 OH-44, Rootstown, OH 44272
Registration Link: isak.us/neomed
This event will be 15+ only and carpooling would be provided if needed. We will be looking around NEOMED and after play some Kahoot
We are excited to announce our special Ramadan Program for this year!
Join us every Sunday during Ramadan from Asr to Maghrib in the ISAK Community Hall for a meaningful and enriching experience designed for youth ages 13+!
Each session includes hands-on learning activities and inspiring khatiras to help us take full advantage of the blessings of Ramadan. Well also include our 4thannual Ramadan Madness, a fun and engaging team-based competition. Teams will compete to accumulate points through weekly games, with exciting prizes for weekly winners and a grand prize for the top-performing team at the end of Ramadan.
To make this experience even more fulfilling, well explore four key themes throughout Ramadan:
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The Power of Patience (Sabr)
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The Strength of Forgiveness (Afw)
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The Blessing of Seeking Knowledge (Ilm)
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Gratitude and Contentment (Shukr)
Iftaar will be provided and catered by local restaurants to share and enjoy together after Maghrib prayer.
Additionally, we are excited to host Youth Qiyaam Nights. These will held from after Taraweeh to Fajr and will include activities such as youth discussion, tahajjud, and suhoor!
Sisters Qiyaam Night: Saturday, March 7th. Register at isak.org/sistersqiyaam.
Brothers Qiyaam Night: Saturday, March 8th. Register at isak.org/brothersqiyaam.
We hope your children will join us for this unique opportunity to grow spiritually, strengthen our connections with one another, and embrace the spirit of Ramadan.
For more information, feel free to reach out to [email protected].
ISAK YOUNG MUSLIMS
Welcoming Ramadan!
Date: Friday, February 21st, 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Location: Islamic Society of Akron and Kent,152 E Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224
Registration is closed!
Please join us for our next event! This will be a Ramadan event with Islamic games, khatira with the imam, food, and more.
4:30pm drop off and strict 6:30pm pick up. See you then, inshAllah!
Ages 9-12 years only!
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