ISGH April Newsletter - ISGH prison program updates, Champions Masjid, River Oaks Islamic Center, Maryam Masjid's upcoming programs and more!
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IN THIS ISSUE
ISGH prison program updates
Champions Masjid recognize the spirt of youth as volunteers
River Oaks Islamic Center's upcoming programs Sister Strolls, learning Arabic and Azeez Al-Shaair's journey
Science of Hadith at Brand Lane Islamic Center.
DigitalDeceptions, Boxing Class, Fajr Club and Summer Camp at Masjid Hamza
Spring Reflections, Young Muslim Sisters, Hajj Orientation, Summer Camp, Conversational Workplace English at Maryam Masjid
April saw many activities taking place across Houston from traditional Eid open houses amongst friends and families, to Eid Carnivals, Prison Eid Meals, Youth recognitions, Outreach, Support for the needy and much more.
ISGH Prison Program
ISGH Prison Program Director Yusuf Baker and his fabulous team whose names are too many to mention, delivered Qurans, dates and Iftar meals during Ramadan with amazing numbers shared below. May Allah bless them and all of those contributing or donating to the Prison Dawah effort.
Supported by the Prison Dawah Fund
Prison Units visited: 100
Muslims Served: 5,630
Ramadan Shahadah’s: 227
Dates served: 6,281 lbs.
Eid Meals: 4,621
Champions Masjid (Masjid AlSalam)
We want to take a moment to recognize and sincerely thank our youth leaders, volunteers, whose hard work, creativity, and cheerful energy lit up the day for everyone. From setting up booths to running activities with a smile, they carried the spirit of Eid in every action.
May Allah (SWT) reward their efforts abundantly, accept their service as a form of sadaqah jariyah, and continue to guide them as leaders for our ummah.
Champions Masjid's three scouts achieved the prestigious ranks of Eagle Scout
We are proud to share that several of our scouts from Troop 321 and Troop 1321 have achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout!
Congratulations to:
- Ammar Siddiqui,
- Salaheddin Sury, and
- Falisha Afza Ahsan
and to their families!
May Allah (SWT) bless them and continue to guide them to even greater heights. Aameen.
A heartfelt Jazakum Allahu Khairan to all the volunteers who participated in and supported their Eagle Board of Review during this weekend’s evening session.
Special thanks to Br. Zaheer Shaikh, our Eagle Scouts Coordinator, for his dedicated efforts.
Inter-Faith Program
In April, Synott Masjid held an Inter-Faith program hosting students from Jacksonville High School from Jacksonville Texas.
Upcoming Programs
Kids Market by Houston Peace Academy
May 03, 2025
Masjid AlSalam
16700 Old Louetta Road
Spring TX 77379
Kids Islamic Book Fair
May 13, 2025
Masjid AlSalam
16700 Old Louetta Road
Spring TX 77379
Salaam Explorer
Time to sign up for Summer Camp at Champions Masjid.
Sister Strolls
River Oaks Islamic Center
3110 Eastside
Every first and 3rd Sunday of the Month for a walk through the park and coffee. First Meet Up is Sunday May 4th, and also The Sisterhood Collective every other Wednesday for learning, support, spirituality, community and empowerment.
Learning Arabic
River Oaks Islamic Center welcomes their new Imam Adeyinka Muhamad Mendes who has introduced to the central Houston community two programs titled “Learning Arabic” and “Friends, Faith & Food: A Journey Through the Quran”.
Azeez Al-Shaair's Jour
Coming in May from River Oaks Islamic Center is Azeez Al-Shaair and his journey through the NFL “Built on Imaan”
Science of Hadith
Join Brand Lane Islamic Center every Saturday for the program Science of Hadith with Shaykh Dr. Al Ahmed. Also coming on May 18th is a presentation from the Muslim Research and Development
Foundation (the Islamic Council of Europe - jurisprudence), who will also be providing Imam training during the
week of May 19th.
DigitalDeceptions with the Moroccan Society of Houston and Youth
Masjid Hamza has a collaborative event “DigitalDeceptions with the Moroccan Society of Houston and Youth
for A Better Houston, happening on May 3rd.
Boxing Class
Masjid Hamza is having a girls only Boxing Class for ages 8 year and up.
Fajr Club
All youth boys and girls are welcome to join masjid Hamza's Fajr Club. It's happening every 1st and 3rd Saturday after Fajr Salah.
Summer Camp
Masjid Hamza's summer camp is starting from June 9, 2025. Registration for the summer camp is opened.
Study of Shaytan
In April, Cypress Islamic Center celebrated their Ramadan with a grand Eid Al-Fitr Carnival. They also hosted the ISLAMIC FUNERAL WORKSHOP presented by Shaikh Dr. Ehteshamul Haque. Coming in May, Cypress will host Salman Ghani who will be presenting a program series titled A” Study of Shaytan” every Thursday beginning May 1st . Please join.
DigitalDeCeptions
Beyond the successful and fulling Ramadan programs, Masjid Aqsa held an enjoyable Eid Carnival in early April and later hosted the ISGH Job Networking Business and Education Seminar. On May 3rd the program DigitalDeceptions will share the impact of Digital Media Technologies.
Spring Reflections
Maryam Masjid continued through April filled with guest programs for the youth, brothers and sisters, and begins May with a sisters program titled Spring Reflections, every Saturday from 11AM to 1PM.
Young Muslim Sisters
Maryam Masjid will host the YMS program every Saturday for ages 13-25.
Hajj Orientation Seminar 2025
On May 11th, Maryam Masjid will bring Al Rayyan Travel to present the Hajj Orientation Seminar.
Masjid Maryam Summer Camp
Once again, it’s also time to sign up for the Summer Camp.
Conversational Workplace English
Broadcasting from Maryam, ISGH Job Networking will continue the Conversational Workplace English
program every Monday and Wednesday through May 28th.
What everyone should know about Abraham (AS)
We are excited to announce an event featuring Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan! Join us at Masjid At-Taqwa, in collaboration with Bayyinah Institute, for a special Program for Kids and Youth on May 9th and 10th.
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Served: 751
Office Visits: 694
New Clients: 79
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