Qiyam, Zakat Al Fitr and more: ICOB Announcements for 03/29/2024's week

Salam Alaikum All,

May Allah accept our good deeds during Ramadan. Here're few announcementsfor this week.

The last ten days of Ramadan:

Today after maghrib inshallah we will get into the last nights of Ramadan. Here's few Hadiths relatedto these blessed nights and days.

Aisha RA reported: When the last ten nights of Ramadan arrived, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, would tighten his belt, spend the night in worship, and awaken his family.

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 2024, Sahih Muslim 1174

'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to observe I'tikaf in the last ten days of Ramadan and say, "Seek Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree) in the odd nights out of the last ten nights of Ramadan."
[Al- Bukhari].

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Thus, Qiyam (night prayer) will start at the mosque today's night - 4AM (Friday->Saturday night)

Zakat Al Fitr

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.

Ramadan Athan and Iqama Schedule

Iftars Schedule

ICOB ELECTIONS

If you are willing to serve on the Executive Committee or Board of TrusteesPlease fill out the form!
Brothers form:
Sisters form:

We need you, even if you think you are too busy or not perfect for the role. We are all volunteers.
Nominations start onSaturday, March 30th, and so we want as many brothers and sisters before then to indicate they are willing to serve in a position.
Checkicob.org/electionfor more updates and to get involved.

Note About Fundraising Event last week

Assalamu Alaikum,

Thank you to everyone who generously donated and pledged for our fundraiser! Your support is invaluable and greatly appreciated.

We have received some money without filling out the fundraiser form.Knowing the total amount of our fundraiser is essential for financing our projects. If you sent some money but haven't filled out the form, please fill out the attached pledge form and send it to**[email protected]**. In the email, please mention how much you paid and the payment method.

For those who still wish to contribute to our goal of $90,000, you can still fill out the form.

Payment notes:

• We prefer Cash, Check, Zelle ([email protected]), and Venmo (ICOBTOWN). Other payment options have a small fee (~2.5%), but are still OK.

• Mention****the fundraiser in the donation note.All donations without a note will be considered "general donation."

• You don't need to worry about donation notes for the last two days. I will try my best to match sender names with pledge forms.

If you have any concerns or need help, please email me at[email protected]. I would be happy to help.

JazakAllah Khairan,

Selahattin Akkas

Treasurer

Ramadan Art Contest

Ramadan Kids Corner

Ramadan Kids Corner is back! Bring your kids to the masjid early every Friday and Saturday for a fun filled evening of Ramadan-themed activities!

Event at IU

There is an interesting event on campus about Muslim Wellness organized by Sis Narmeen.
Please see the flyer below & sign up to attend! We will also get a chance to meet the guest speaker at the mosque isA. Dr. Kameelah will arrive in Bloomington on March 29 and the workshop will be on March 30. The workshop is free to attend but requires RSVP. You can press on the QR code in the poster or register here:https://tinyurl.com/wellnessandhealingworkshop. For more information, check the link.

Few Reminders

- Quran Competition and Tajwid (Quran Recitation) Lessons

- Volunteering Opportunities

**- WE ALWAYS WANT VOLUNTEERS TO HELP IN ALL THE ACTIVITIES THAT WE DO DURING RAMADAN. PLEASE DO REACH TO ANYONE IN THE EC COMMITTEE. WHEN YOU'RE AT THE MASJID, CLEAN YOUR PLACE, RECYCLE PLASTIC TRAYS AND BOTTLES, REMOVE YOUR PLATES, PARK WHERE YOU SHOULD PARK, HELP IN ANYWAY! SADAKA IS NOT ONLY ABOUT MONEY.**Abu Hurairah narrated that the Prophet (pbuh) said: Sadaqah is due on every joint of a person, every day the sun rises. Administering of justice between two men is also a sadaqah. And assisting a man to ride upon his beast, or helping him load his luggage upon it, is a sadaqah; and a good word is a sadaqah; and every step that you take towards prayer is a sadaqah, and removing of harmful things from the pathway is a sadaqah.

- PARKING, PARKING, PARKING !!!

Park where you should park, if there's no place at the mosque, go and park at the church. It's a 5 min walk. This is the church:https://maps.app.goo.gl/ffPw1Vo5VeBgQAyu8-503 S High St, Bloomington, IN 47401, United States.Watch this video:.

Prayer times for 03/29/2024 to 04/04/2024

Iqamah times for this week are as follows.

• Fajr: Adhan+ 10 min

• Dhuhr:02:15 PM

• Asr:05:45PM

• Maghrib:Adhan + 5 minutes

• Isha:Adhan + 10 minutes

• 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