*ICO Monthly Newsletter 🌙 Muharram 1446

***An Important Update from the ICO Board***

New Islamic Calendar Year: 1446 

ICO prays for our community and the entire Ummah, a new year of blessings and peace. Rasulullah would fast many days in the blessed month of Muharram. Specifically, the 10th of Muharram (Tuesday, July 16th) is known as the day of Ashura, and fasting on this day forgives the sins of the previous year as per Rasulullah . It is also advised to fast the day before or after Ashura as well. 

ICO would like to remind the community that our events and activities are as active as ever! From Imam Tariq Rasheeds weekend classes on Tasawwuf, Hadith, and Tafsir to Mufti Sulaimans weekly Wednesday Majlis and Sunday Windermere Halaqah to our Biweekly Sisters Halaqah to our Friday Youth Class to our Toddler Story Time, there is something at ICO for brothers and sisters of all ages and for every member of the family! All are encouraged to attend and benefit from our weekly events and activities at ICO.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
Please do not double park in the parking lot or on the street when you come to Masjid especially during Jummuah. It is causing an inconvenience for the traffic flow and local law enforcement officers are monitoring the situation. Please kindly utilize the new parking lot.

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Bimillhir Rahmnir Rahm

It was in the time of Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) that the companions were consulted, and it was decided that the Islamic lunar calendar would be based on the year wherein the Hijrah took place, marking the migration of Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam from Makkah to Madinah.

This past Sunday was the 1st of Muharram, the start of the Islamic New Year. This marks 1,446 years since the Hijrah. This is a period wherein we should reflect upon the sacrifices that were made during the Hijrah, by Nabi Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam (Peace and blessins be upon him) and his companions, all for the pleasure of Allah Tal. Behind the migration of each one of them lies a unique and inspiring story, filled with sacrifices and parting ways with people and things they held close to their hearts. Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) himself expressed his love for Makkah. He addressed her by taking an oath on the name of Allah and saying that he would have never left had he not been forced to.

Nabi (Sallallahu Alyhi wa Sallam) is reported to have said:
and a (true) migrant is someone who migrates away from what Allah has forbidden. (Muslim)

Memories of the Hijrah should revive within us this very spirit of sacrificing for the sake of Allah Tal and, in turn, translate into our migration away from sins towards His obedience.

Additionally, the month of Muharram has been described as Allahs month, wherein optional fasts are extremely beloved. The fast on the 10th of Muharram (which would fall on Tuesday, the 16th of July) has been given the virtue of expiating the sins of the past year. It is the day wherein Musa (Alyhis Salaam) was saved from the tyrant Firawn, and Nh (Alyhis Salaam) was saved from the flood. It was in gratitude for these favors that the fast was originally obligatory and later abrogated to a recommended fast. The fast should be coupled with a day before or a day after, as instructed by our Master Nabi Sallallahu Alyhi wa Sallam.

May Allah Tal bless us and allow us to be from those who maximize the opportunities He blesses us with!

Bimillhir Rahmnir Rahm ("In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful")

We have just recently entered the month of muharram ending the Islamic Year of 1445 AH and marking the start of the new year, 1446 AH. Often times we make goals for the New Year which have to do with the Dunya, the matters of this world. However we cannot forget about the goals we need to make for our self-improvement as Muslims. Nowadays we look up to celebrities and we make goals to become like them. Unfortunately we forget that we already have figures in are religion that sacrificed so much for us and for Islam that we easily forget about. Our blessed Nabi, Rasulullah Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam, the best of all creations, the one who sacrificed everything and went through so much hardship for us. Just as we make goals for the Dunya every year, lets make goals to become better Muslims starting now. By taking inspiration from the blessed companions of the Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam we can focus on the six main qualities they all shared!

The first, Iman, the firm Convicition in the Kalimah, Lla ilaha illAllah Muhammadur Rasulullah, and that anything that takes place in this entire existence is by the will of Allah subhana wa ta'ala. The second, Salah, making sure that we fufill the five times obligatory prayers with concentration. The third, Ikhlas, having sincere intentions in every that everything we do is solely for Allah. The fourth, Ilm and Zikr, striving to gain Knowledge about Islam and Remembering Allah subhana wa ta'ala through practicing everything we know.  The fifth, Ikromul muslimin, respecting and fulfilling the rights of our Muslim Brothers and Sisters. Finally the sixth, Dawat, reminding our fellow Muslims about islam and well as spreading it to others who have not heard or accepted the message of Islam. Inshallah by implementing these six qualities within our lives we can become better practicing Muslims and inspire others to strive for better as well.

- Usman Mughal

Usman Mughal was born and raised in Orlando and attends Jama Masjid. He just recently graduated high school and likes to cook and play video games in his free time

Message from Athletics Committee

Our basketball courts are up for reservations outside of open court hours!

ICO Youth Outdoor Court Updates

1. Open Play Hours

Every day until Maghrib!

Wednesdays: Lights will be on for sisters after Maghrib
Fridays and Saturdays: Lights will be on for brothers after Isha

2. With the exception of open play hours and ICO events, anyone can reserve the court using the link below for basketball or pickleball for $20 per hour after Isha until 1 AM, first come first served. Your reservation is NOT valid until you fill out the link below and within 24 hours Zelle $20 per hour reserved to 407-580-6993 with ICO Youth Court Reservation in memo and send screenshot proof of Zelle payment to 689-280-4402.

ICO Youth Outdoor Court Reservation Link

Social Committee

Attention all organizations!
If you are interesting in collaborating with ICO on an event, please fill out the form below!

https://forms.gle/446VzksHs5UbK9U99

Reminder that ICO hosts the UMSS Free Medical Clinic (primary care, sick visits, vitals, bloodwork, prescriptions, referrals, and more) every Saturday from 10 AM - 1 PM at the Masjid (11543 Ruby Lake Rd) for those without health insurance/in need. Please call 321-413-0008 or visit umssclinic.org to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome, first come first served. Specialists are also available, via appointment only, such as pediatricians to see children and OBGYNs to see women. All community members are requested to further share this information with anyone without health insurance/in need.

ICO is very excited to announce our brand new app available on the Apple and Android App Stores! Download the Islamic Center of Orlando App today to have ICO Salah timings, news, events, activities, donation portals, and more all easily accessible on your smartphone! 

Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/islamic-center-of-orlando/id6456651789

Android App Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.newmilleniaconsulting.nmcmasjid&pcampaignid=web_share

Life-threatening emergencies can happen fast and emergency responders arent always nearby. You may be able to save a life by taking simple actions immediately. To educate our community on this, ICO is collaborating with ICNA Relief and FEMA to host a Disaster Preparedness Training Workshop this Sunday, July 14th, after Dhuhr (1:45 PM) until 3:30 PM at the MAGO Cafeteria (11551 Ruby Lake Rd). All attendees will receive a FEMA Certificate of Completion at the end of the training.

**ICO is again collaborating with AlMaghrib Institute, MSA at UCF, and AMCC to host another seminar titled Kings of Jerusalem, the Story of Prophet Dawud and Jaloot taught by Shaykh Majed Mahmoud on Friday, July 26th, from 6:30 PM - 10 PM at UCF in Classroom Building 2 (CB2) Room 101. The closest parking will be in Garage H. Also, there will be a separate parents room for families with children. ICO Community members will receive a 40% discount on tickets via the link below!

ICO Community Discounted Seminar Ticket Link: https://www.almaghrib.org/stories-icoflorida/\*\*

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