The Jumma Brief
Parent Class, Backpack Drive, Youth Classes, Sisters Classes, Toddlers Club, Story Time, Community Classes
A quick note from the editor
Greetings
Welcome to another edition of our weekly newsletter.
We hope that you all are well and are staying cool in this crazy heat! This week, readers will find many activities hosted by various ICJC committees; women's, youth, girl scouts and toddlers/kids club. Please take note which events require registration and click the links provided to proceed. If you are interested in helping out in any programs scroll on down and click the volunteer button.
Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of our newsletter community. We hope you find this edition enriching and enjoy the reading experience.
Enjoy reading,
Editor
Muslim Parenting
A Masterclass
Saturday, August 5th
Banquet Hall
2-6pm
This class is meant to aid parents with proper knowledge and skills in raising righteous, compassionate, and well-balanced children within an Islamic framework.
Click here to Register.
Kids Story Time
Friday, August 4th
Learning Center
6pm-7pm
Come bring your little ones to learn about Islam through engaging story telling. From stories of righteous people to life lessons, Kids Story Time does it all.
ICJC Girl Scouts Annual Backpack Drive
July 5th - August 8th
Packing Day - August 8th
Banquet Hall
5pm-7pm
Help out this school year by donating supplies for students. See flyer for more details.
Story Time & Crafts for Toddlers
Wednesday, August 9th
Learning Center
7pm-8pm
Toddlers will enjoy some time listening to wonderful stories as well a special puppet show performance.
Minds Brewed
Saturday, August 12th
Banquet Hall
7pm - 8:30pm
Empowering Young Professionals! Join Imam Herbert for an enriching program designed for ages 23-30.
Exemplary Women in Islam
Saturday, August 19th
Banquet Hall
2pm (after Dhur Salaat)
Sister only! Join our resident scholar Imam Mohammad Herbert to learn about the lives of prominent women in Islam.
Sunday School Enrollment
Limited Spots
ICJC Sunday School offers Islamic education to children ages 5-13. Timings are Sundays (August May) from 10:30 AM- 1:45 PM.
ICJC Girl Scouts Registration
Now Open
If you are interested in starting a new troop or wanting to be a troop leader please reach out to [email protected]
Popsicles & Bubble Party
Toddlers Club
Friday, August 23rd
ICJC Playground
7pm - 8:30pm
Bring your little ones to come and enjoy a sweet treat with some friends!
Youth Class
Practical Islam
July 17th - August 16th
Mondays & Wednesdays
Learning Center
After Maghrib
This course is an bi-weekly program that provides a Seminary Style class to be introduced to the KC Community.
Friday's Seerah
After Maghrib Salaah
Dive deep into the remarkable life of our beloved Prophet Muhammad . Together, we'll explore his teachings, experiences, and wisdom, as we strive to become the best Muslims in this modern era
Sunday's Tafsr
Between Maghrib and Isha Salaah
Discover the profound teachings of the Quran and explore how its guidance can be applied to our daily lives. Join us as we delve into the depths of Tafsr, unlocking the transformative messages that will enrich our spiritual journey.
Sunday School
The ICJC Sunday School is an educational institution that provides a comprehensive education with a focus on Islamic teachings and values. Our 3 main focuses are Quran, Islamic Studies, and Seerah ( Life of the Prophet Muhammad ).
Enrollment Open
Quran School
We provide a full Quran School for Adults and Children for Quran reading and memorization. We currently have around to 100 students enrolled in 20 different groups taught by 3 teachers. Class sizes vary depending on the group level. As of 2020, we have 18 Hafiz graduates (15 children and 3 adults) with many more in various stages of their journey to become Hafiz Ul Quran.
Robotics Team
FIRST LEGO League guides youth through STEM learning and exploration at an early age. In FIRST LEGO League Challenge, students will understand the basics of STEM and apply their skills in an exciting competition while building habits of learning, confidence, and teamwork skills along the way.
ICJC Mavericks participated in the Kansas City Qualifiers on Saturday December 3rd 2022.
Team also advanced to the Greater Kansas City Regional Competition.
Currently Not in Session
Coding Class
The goal of this program is to make the children in the ICJC community more comfortable with coding.
- The Juniors Course (Grades 1- 4) Teach children basic programming concepts utilizing Scratch, a popular high-level block-based visual programming language. This course intends to introduce younger children to coding in a fun, engaging manner and to engender excitement about coding.
- The Seniors Course ( Grades 5- 8)
use Python-based modules. Python is a high-level, general-purpose programming language which is simple to learn and very widely used. Children in this course will be introduced to concepts such as data types, conditionals and loops, functions and pseudo code, object oriented programming, recursion, and moving robots using code.
Currently Not in Session
Girl Scouts
ICJC Girl Scouts is a community organization associated with Girl Scouts of NE Kansas & NW Missouri that provides an inclusive and empowering space for young Muslim girls to develop leadership skills, foster sisterhood, and engage in meaningful activities. Inspired by the values and teachings of Islam, ICJC Girl Scouts aims to create an environment where girls can explore their faith, build character, and contribute positively to their communities.
Boy Scouts
ICJC Boy Scouts is associated with BSA, providing guidance, character development and constructive activities to the youth under the ambit of Islam. This program provides opportunities to learn diverse skills, build personality, confidence and leadership qualities in youth and to develop positive Muslim American identity. Besides, this program brings youth to Masjid, lets them know and build friendships with other youth in community and engage in faith related activities.
Sprouts Club
A club for kids between the ages of 3 and 12 years. The club provides the opportunity for kids to form friendships, learn and serve the community through activities and events in a fun-filled nurturing environment.
Womens Committee
The ICJC Womens Committee was created to meet the social and spiritual needs of our growing community. Our focus is to provide workshops for the community and assist with the functioning and programming at ICJC. Our goal is empowering, educating and helping one another through faith based initiatives.
Youth Committee
ICJC youth department exists to:
- Connect our youth to our deen, masjid and to their peers.
- Build their Muslim American identity and purpose with holistic teachings from Quran and Sunnah.
- Provide recreational activities for team building.
- Develop leadership skills.
- Inspire our youth for community service.
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