please join us for the Fifth Debate on Belief and Unbelief, Celebration of 15th of Shaban,Science and Religion Lecture, and other Weekly Events

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

Assalamu Alaykum, with greetings of peace to you ,

Fifth Debate on Belief and Unbelief: Does Cognitive Science Undermine

Religious Belief? Saturday, February 24, 2024 at10:00 AM

The Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California (ICCNC) will hold its fifth debate titled Does cognitive science undermine religious belief? on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 10:00 AM (Los Angeles Time). Dr. Kelly James Clark and Dr. John Wathey will participate in the debate. Dr. Yaser Mirdamadi moderates this debate.

The purpose of these debates is to broaden and deepen the general publics understanding of religion in the 21st century. The general theme of the debate series is Belief and Unbelief in a Post-Secular Era.

The debate will be live-streamed on Zoom and on ICCNC's YouTube Channel.

Science and Religion Lecture No. 55 by Dr. Soroush

Sunday, February 18, 2024, at 11:00 AM (Los Angeles

Please join us for Science and Religion lecture series in Farsi by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush. The lectures will be held via Zoom and ICCNC YouTube Channel. For Zoom, please click here to register for the lecture series. Attendees register once and can attend any of the occurrences.

Also, for those in the U.S. who are interested to purchase the latest book by Dr. Soroush please use this link to order it from Bonyad Towhid in San Jose, CA.

We appreciate your support of Dr. Soroushs classes by paying a $10 donation for each session of the class.

Celebration of 15th of Shaban - Birthday of Imam Mahdi (AS)

Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 6:30 PM

ICCNC cordially invites you to the celebration of 15th of Shaban , Birthday of Imam Mahdi (AS) on Saturday February 24, 2024, starting at 6:30 PM.

Program includes: Prayers, English lecture by Br. Ahmad Rashid Salim , special program for children, and dinner.

Weekly Events at ICCNC

• Friday Prayer, Feb. 16 at 12:30 PM - Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM. The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.

• Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 10 AM - Cook, pack, and distribute food to the unhoused and those experiencing food insecurity in Oakland. Those who are interested in volunteering for this cause, please contact Ms. Suzaun Hirbod at [email protected].