ISD Board Elections 2025 | The Balanced Approach | Awaken Your Heart
November 14th, 2024 / Jumada Al-Awwal 12th, 1446
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ISD Board Elections 2025
Election Date: Saturday, November 16th at 2:00 PM
Islamic Society of Delaware will be holding its Board Elections for the year 2025 on Saturday, November 16th, 2024. Please mark your calendars for this important community event. The Board of Directors of ISD has approved the election to be held in November to allow ample time for transition to the next Administration. The term of newly elected Board members will begin on January 1st, 2025.
All community members are requested to take an active role in the election process by nominating candidates who can best serve the community's growing needs.
As a reminder, only 2024 paid members (or those who become new members by November 9th) are eligible to vote during the ISD elections.
There will be elections for 7 open ISD Board seats.
Election Commissioner
Mohammed Feroz Madiwale
(302) 559-4539
2025 ISD Calendar Advertising Opportunity
We have limited space available for advertisements in our 2025 ISD Calendar. Both new and returning advertisers are encouraged to complete the form linked below to secure a spot.
Please note, a completed form is required for you or your business to be featured in the calendar.
ISD Calendar Business Advertisement Request Form
The Balanced Approach (Deen vs. Dunya)
Friday, November 15th | 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM (After Isha)
Join us for an enlightening session led by Sheikh Abdelhadi, focusing on finding balance between faith and worldly life. This discussion is open to all community members seeking practical guidance on navigating daily challenges while staying grounded in Islamic values.
We’ll be gathering at Masjid Ibrahim. Light refreshments will be served.
Grocery Box Distribution
Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 12:30 PM
The Zakat Foundation of America, in partnership with the Islamic Society of Delaware, will be distributing grocery boxes containing rice, oil, and other essential items.
Location:
Islamic Society of Delaware
28 Salem Church Rd, Newark, DE 19713
Contact:
Nafeesa at [email protected]
Awaken Your Heart Series
Saturday, November 16th | 7:00 PM
Treat yourself in this world while preparing for success in the hereafter. Join us for a conversation with Sheikh Abdul Hadi on balancing worldly desires with spiritual goals, focusing on Islamic principles for purifying one's wealth. This will be a friendsgiving potluck style event in the multi-purpose hall.
Youth Sisters' Meet & Greet
Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 | 2:30 - 4:30 PM
Youth Sisters ages 12 and up are invited to a special meet and greet at the Islamic Society of Delaware. Join us for an afternoon filled with friendship, games, and sisterhood bonding. This is a wonderful opportunity to make new friends, enjoy delicious food, and help shape future events. Older attendees (ages 16+) can even sign up to become event coordinators!
ISD Youth Sunday Program
Began on October 20th | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Under the guidance of Shiekh Hadi, brothers and sisters 9th grade and up are welcome to register to learn about various topics including Aqeedah vs Misconceptions, Manners & Challenges. We will be meeting upstairs on the second room on the right.
REGISTER: tinyurl.com/isdyouthsunday
SAVE THE DATE!
ISD 2024 Annual Fundraiser
Saturday, December 14th | 5:00 PM
Venue: Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
50 Gender Rd.
Newark, DE 19713
ISD Matrimonial Announcement 2024/25
Alhamdulilah, the ISD Matrimonial Committee is excited to announce the launch of our new Biodata (Resume/CV) Groups within the Matrimonial Committee’s WhatsApp Community Group! This Community Group, along with the subgroups (Brothers Biodatas and Sisters Biodatas), will be dedicated to sharing marriage profiles (or “biodatas”) of Delaware Muslim community members who are seeking marriage, insha’Allah.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN WHATSAPP GROUP
If you are interested in submitting your biodata, please send it along with your contact information to [email protected].
When submitting your biodata, please include the following details:
- Gender
- Age
- Ethnicity
- Nationality
- Education
- Occupation
- Marital Status (e.g., Never Married, Divorced, Widow)
- Preferences in a Spouse (e.g., Age, Occupation, Beard/Hijab, etc.)
- Religious Level (e.g., Very Practicing, Practicing, Somewhat Practicing, Spiritual, Not Practicing)
- Fun Facts About Yourself
- Interests/Hobbies
- Point of Contact’s name and email/phone number*
All biodatas will be reviewed before they are published.
Note: ALL BIODATAS WILL BE PUBLISHED ANONYMOUSLY, meaning that no individual's name will be shared, only their biodata and a Point of Contact for interested parties to reach out to.
Disclaimer: This group, its admins, ISD, the ISD Board, and the ISD Matrimonial Committee do not engage in matchmaking and are not responsible for the outcomes of any communications or connections that may result from the voluntary sharing of biodata and contact information. This initiative is purely a volunteer-led, community-based effort to create a resource and database for Muslim singles in the Delaware community who are seeking to fulfill half of their Deen.
Please encourage your friends and loved ones who are seeking to fulfill half their Deen to join the Community Group to receive information about eligible singles in the area and to share their own biodata with us at [email protected].
May Allah (SWT) bless everyone with the best of intentions, ease in their journeys, and the tranquility in their spouses that He promises. Ameen!
Did you take action for our brothers and sisters in Palestine today?
- Now more than ever you need to pick up your phone and make the call to your elected representatives in Congress - Tell them to stop the ongoing genocide of innocent Palestinian people in Gaza by supporting a ceasefire!
There can be no more business as usual until there is a permanent ceasefire
As a reminder, here are the phone numbers of Delaware's Senators:
Senator Tom Carper: (202) 224-2441
Senator Chris Coons: (202) 224-5042
Calling Script:
“Hi, my name is [Your Name] from zip code [your zip code] and I am requesting [Representative Name] to
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call for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza
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do more to get humanitarian aid into Gaza
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And to stop sending our tax dollars/weapons to Israel to continue its genocide
Thank you”
- Need more support to do step 1?
Please sign up to join the WhatsApp group (link below) that is dedicated to keeping you motivated to keep calling - the results have been amazing - we are up to 72 members of Congress who are supporting a ceasefire! We are averaging 150 calls per day but with your help we can get to a much higher number In Shaa'Allah.
WANT TO DO MORE FOR PALESTINE?
Follow DE Actions for Palestine.
Please keep an eye out on their socials for upcoming activities!
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