This Week at the IC | December 18 - December 24
Please join us! All are welcome!
THIS WEEK AT THE IC
DECEMBER 18 - DECEMBER 24
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IC BUILDING HOURS THIS WEEK:
Monday - Thursday
8 AM - 11 PM
Friday
8 AM - 7 PM
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
NOTE: THE IC BUILDING WILL CLOSED FROM SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 - TUESDAY, JANUARY 2. IT WILL RE-OPEN ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3.
NOTE: All of our in-person halaqas, classes, and events are open to everyone. However, prior approval from the Building Access Form is required for all non-NYU community members.
All visitors must RSVP and present a physical, government-issued photo ID to gain access to the IC building. Digital copies will not be accepted. No exceptions.
MONDAY
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE:
FASTING WITH THE OPPRESSED + POTLUCK IFTAR*
IC COMMUNITY
MONDAY | MAGHRIB / SUNSET
GCASL Building
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.,
New York, NY 10012
Amongst the wisdoms of fasting in Islamic law and practice is to remind ourselves of the hunger and thirst of the less fortunate. Join the Islamic Center each Monday and Thursday as we will be serving iftar, coupled with Maghrib prayers, and our community halaqa.
In order to facilitate these iftars for our community, we are looking for sponsors to cover our costs of approximately $500. To sponsor a community iftar, please visit our donation page and select "Islamic Center General Fund."
*NOTE: Since this is a potluck iftar, we are asking attendees to bring a food or drink to share with everyone (if they are able). We are expecting 50 - 100 people.
TUESDAY
QUR'AN STUDIES
DR. ALI MERMER
TUESDAY | 6 PM EST
GCASL Building
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.,
New York, NY 10012
+ YouTube Livestream
Join Dr. Ali Mermer every Tuesday as he explores the timeless wisdom and profound guidance contained within the wondrous stories in the Holy Qur'an. Dr. Mermer will be delving deep into God's Word and will encourage us to reflect, ask questions, and challenge any doubts about the existence of God.
WEDNESDAY
IC SERVES: HOT MEAL DISTRIBUTION
IN THE IC NEIGHBORHOOD
WEDNESDAY | 12 PM EST
GCASL Building
238 Thompson St. (outside)
New York, NY 10012
Would you like to volunteer with ICNYU?
Alhamdulillah, IC Serves has partnered with the Zakat Fund of NYC to serve hot meals on Wednesdays to individuals right outside of the IC. The delicious, halal meals are freshly cooked with love by our friends at Taheni Mediterranean Grill.
Volunteers are needed every Wednesday from 12:00 - 1:30 pm. You must commit to the entire time. Please only sign up for dates you are available. Volunteers will be notified Monday afternoon regarding their confirmation.
AWAKEN & TRANSFORM:
A PSYCHOLOGICAL & SPIRITUAL WELLNESS SERIES
DR. MARWA ASSAR
WEDNESDAY | 6 PM EST
GCASL Building
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.,
New York, NY 10012
+ YouTube Livestream
Join Dr. Marwa Assar every Wednesday as she awakens us to our soul and its needs as it travels on its journey through this world on the path to Allah .
Dr. Marwa harmonizes authentic Islamic traditions with modern Western psychological concepts to help us look within ourselves, and identify the psychological barriers and obstacles that often prevent us from experiencing holistic transformation, true contentment, and closeness to Allah .
Don't miss this opportunity to explore your connection your faith in a deeply personal way!
SEERAH STUDIES, PART 1: THE MECCAN YEARS
IMAM KHALID LATIF
WEDNESDAY | 6:15 PM EST
GCASL Building
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.,
New York, NY 10012
+ YouTube Livestream
Join Imam Khalid Latif every Wednesday for this two-part series as he explores the incredible life of Prophet Muhammad () and draws valuable lessons from it for Muslims in modern times. We'll also learn how our understanding of God and His Attributes and Islamic law evolved from revelation and the day-to-day experiences of the early Muslim community.
THURSDAY
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE:
FASTING WITH THE OPPRESSED + POTLUCK IFTAR*
IC COMMUNITY
THURSDAY | MAGHRIB / SUNSET
GCASL Building
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.,
New York, NY 10012
Amongst the wisdoms of fasting in Islamic law and practice is to remind ourselves of the hunger and thirst of the less fortunate. Join the Islamic Center each Monday and Thursday as we will be serving iftar, coupled with Maghrib prayers, and our community halaqa.
In order to facilitate these iftars for our community, we are looking for sponsors to cover our costs of approximately $500. To sponsor a community iftar, please visit our donation page and select "Islamic Center General Fund."
*NOTE: Since this is a potluck iftar, we are asking attendees to bring a food or drink to share with everyone (if they are able). We are expecting 50 - 100 people.
THE SON OF MARY:
ETHICAL & SPIRITUAL
LESSONS FROM JESUS (A)
DR. SHEIKH FAIYAZ JAFFER
THURSDAY | 6 PM
GCASL Building
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.,
New York, NY 10012
+ YouTube Livestream
Join Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer this Thursday at 6 PM as he reflects on the extraordinary life and teachings of Jesus Christ (a), as documented in Islamic tradition. All are welcome!
FRIDAY
JUMU'AH PRAYER
IMAM KHALID LATIF
FRIDAY | 1:15 PM EST
GCASL Building, Grand Hall
238 Thompson St., 5th Fl.
New York, NY 10012
+ YouTube Livestream
Join us this Friday for another blessed Jumu'ah prayer with another uplifting and heartfelt khutbah by Imam Khalid Latif.
Allah has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad , so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC.
Jumuah is open to everyone, but non-NYU community members must get approval from the Building Access Form.
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE:
POST-JUMU'AH LUNCH
THE IC COMMUNITY
FRIDAY | 2 PM EST
GCASL Building, Grand Hall
238 Thompson St., 5th Fl.
New York, NY 10012
The Islamic Center will be hosting our weekly Jumu'ah prayer service at 1pm, with a sermon, followed by prayers and a community lunch. We also hope to utilize these gatherings as an opportunity to come together in one voice, in prayers and supplication, but also advocacy via phone banking with our local representatives to call for a ceasefire.
In order to facilitate these iftars for our community, we are looking for sponsors to cover our costs of approximately $2500.
To sponsor a community lunch, please visit our donation page and select "Islamic Center General Fund."
COMMUNITY RESILIENCE:
PHONE BANKING FOR PALESTINE
THE IC COMMUNITY
FRIDAY | 2 PM EST
GCASL Building, Grand Hall
238 Thompson St., 5th Fl.
New York, NY 10012
Immediately following our Friday Jumu'ah prayer, we will be sharing a community lunch and engaging in advocacy via phone banking with our local representatives to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Please take a few minutes to join us in our community advocacy for the people of Palestine. The more voices we have, the louder the message will be, and the likelier it will be heard!
NOTE: If you're not able to join us on Friday for our community phone banking, you can always call your representatives on your own, whenever you have a few minutes. Just follow these three simple steps:
- Find your representatives by going to 5calls.org or scanning the QR code on the image
- Enter your zip code to find your reps
- Read this script: I'm calling to urge [REPRESENTATIVE] to call for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Gaza as well as an allowance for humanitarian aid into Gaza. My zip code is [ZIP CODE]. Enough innocent lives have already been lost and my future vote and support in the next election depends on their action in this matter.
WOMEN'S CIRCLE | AKHIRAH MINDSET:
THE FEMALE COMPANIONS OF THE PROPHET ()
YOUSRA & REHAM
FRIDAY | 3:30 PM EST
GCASL Building
IC Prayer Room (472)
238 Thompson St., 4th Fl.,
New York, NY 10012
Join Yousra and Reham every Friday at 3:30 pm for our Womens Halaqa as we learn more about the female companions of the Prophet () who shaped much of our religions history with their faith, warmth, creativity, leadership, and diversity.
Who better to take as role models?! Join us as we grow in our love for and draw incredible lessons from the lives of Khadijah, Um Habiba, Sumaiyah, and so many more (may Allah be pleased with them all).
No prior knowledge needed; open to students and community members of all ages.
These discussion circles are intended to foster a safe space for sisters to share, learn, and grow together as we think about how topics such as mental health, boundaries, hijab, salah, goal setting, and more relate to His attributes. No prior knowledge needed!
NOTE: This event is open to all women and is in-person only. It will not be livestreamed.
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We livestream most of our halaqas, classes, and events on YouTube. Then we post the recordings on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts, so you never have to miss out on our content!
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All of our programs are run completely on donations, so we rely heavily on the generosity of our community to provide the services that we do.
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Should you have any questions, feel free to email us at [email protected].