IMPORTANT - Eclipse, General Assembly, Eid, Zakat, Elections and more: ICOB Announcements for 04/06/2024's week

Salam Alaikum All,

May Allah accept our ibadah in this blessed month. Here're a few IMPORTANT announcementsfor this week.

The last days of Ramadan:

'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to strive more in worship during Ramadan than he strove in any other time of the year; and he would devote himself more (in the worship of Allah) in the last ten nights of Ramadan than he strove in earlier part of the month.
[Muslim].

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Also By Aishah RA: I asked: "O Messenger of Allah! If I realize Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), what should I supplicate in it?" He (PBUH) replied, "You should supplicate: Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun, tuhibbul-'afwa, fa'fu 'anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me)."
[At-Tirmidhi].

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Eclipse Prayer on Monday at 2PM

Join us this Monday for the special Salat Al-Kusuf, or eclipse prayer! We recommend that you make arrangements to arrive very early, as traffic will be very bad. Looking forward to seeing you all!

General Assembly this Tuesday after Ishaa

Since there will be no Tarawih prayer on Tuesday, April 9, the BoT has decided to use the 30-60 minutes after Isha prayer to hold the General Assembly meeting. Well use the forum to present the annual report of the executive committees to the community and answer any questions they may have.

Eid Al Fitr Prayer on Wednesday April 10th at IMU - 8:00AM

Join us this Wednesday for Eid Al-Fitr prayer and celebration at the Indiana Memorial Union! I'll send another email later for more details.

Zakat Al Fitr (If to ICOB, Monday April 8 is the deadline!)

Zakat al-Fitr, or the Zakat of Breaking the Fast of Ramadan, is the special obligatory alms paid by all Muslims at the end of the Ramadan fasting month.It is also called Sadaqat al-Fitr, the Charity of Breaking the Fast of Ramadan, and Zakat al-Fitrah, the Alms of Human Nature, or the Human Creation, because it is a mandatory charity due on every Muslim at the end of Ramadan, regardless of age or gender.

For Zakat al-Fitr or Fitra it is $12 per person.

If you are giving your zakat to ICOB, please send it no later than April 8th so we can give it away on time.

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We prefer Cash, Check, Zelle ([email protected]), and Venmo (ICOBTOWN). Other payment options have a small fee (~2.5%), but are still OK.PLEASE mentionZakat al Fitr to the donation note.Check last week's newsletter for donation'sposter.

Khitmah(Quran) Completion during Tarawih on Monday.

On Monday, the imam will complete the recitation of the Quran during the Taraweeh prayers. Try to be there and attend the blessed Duaa.

Quran Competition

Quran Competition is Tomorrow
No Regular Sunday school Tomorrow
A quick reminder about the upcoming Quran Competition:
1.Venue : ICOB
2.Time : April 7th Starts at 11:00 AM
The results will be announced later.

ICOB Elections

Nominate yourself or someone here: https://www.icob.org/elections

_FAQ (please read especially if you're new):
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Q: I don't know who to nominate.
A: There is a list of people who have already graciously indicated they are willing to be nominated which you can see at icob.org/elections. You may refer to that list and nominate one of those people.

Q: Can I nominate someone who is not on that list?
A: Yes. You can write in anyone's name. You have to know their whole name and contact info. But most importantly, you cannot Nominate yourself.

Q: I'm moving away, so this isn't for me. Right?
A: No, you should still fill out the nomination form. You are helping to leave Bloomington in a better place by nominating someone you think would be good for a position.

Q: I know maybe one or two people to nominate but I still have to think of others.
A: You can fill out the nomination form as many times as you want, as long as you aren't nominating the same person twice for the same position. So fill out the form now, and you can add more nominations later iA.

Q: What's this business of voter registration on the nomination form?
A: Don't worry about that. Just pick one of the options and continue. None of the options will make any difference for you. The question being on the form is a formality. You may ask me personally about it if you wish for more information.

Q: When is the election?
A: Saturday, April 13th during the eid picnic. However, nominations are due Sunday April 7th, so don't delay to fill out the form!

Q: I'm a student, so I feel more like a guest or observer to this masjid, and so I don't think I need to mess with these matters.
A: False. Students make up the vast majority of the Muslim community in Bloomington. The absolute least you can do is take a couple minutes to fill out a nomination form. It is tremendously helpful.

Q: Can I fill out a paper form instead of the online form?
A: Yes. The paper forms are sitting in a stack in the upstairs lobby or on a bench in the upstairs musallah near the entrance and also on a bench in the sisters Musalla. Put the form in the clear box nexttotheforms._

Kroger Rewards :)

sign in to your kroger account then go to this link and choose the Islamic center of Bloomington:
https://www.kroger.com/account/communityrewards/

Prayer times for 04/07/2024 to 04/11/2024

Iqamah times for this week are as follows.

• Fajr:Adhan+ 10 min (6:25AM after Ramadan)

• Dhuhr:02:15 PM

• Asr:05:45PM

• Maghrib:Adhan + 5 minutes

• Isha:Adhan + 10 minutes (9:50 after Ramadan)

• Jummah: 02:00 PM (Jummah is always at 2PM)

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