July 2025 Newsletter

BILAL MASJID NEWSLETTER

July 2025

Asalamualaikum and welcome to the July 2025 newsletter!

In the newsletter, we cover things such as:

• Events and activities that are ongoing in Bilal Masjid
• Have the youth share their research and write about their experiences
• Talk about our community
• Talk about what's happening in the Islamic World

(Quick Note)

We are also taking articles written by the community. Submissions can be anything from essays, poems, think pieces, art, etc. Topics can also be diverse as long as they are masjid appropriate. Submissions can be sent to the following email:[email protected]

Muharram

This year, the month of Muharram began on June 26, 2025. Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar and is one of the four sacred months in which fighting is prohibited. It is a time when believers are encouraged to increase their acts of worship and remembrance of Allah (SWT). During this blessed month, the rewards for good deeds are multiplied, and sins carry greater weight. Muharram serves as an opportunity to renew our taqwa, reset our hearts, and deepen our connection with Allah (SWT) through repentance, reflection, and sincere devotion.

The Day of Ashura, observed on the 10th of Muharram, is one of the most virtuous and spiritually significant days of the year. It marks the day of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) at the Battle of Karbala. Ashura also commemorates the deliverance of Prophet Musa (AS) and the Children of Israel from Pharaoh’s oppression, a day of divine mercy and liberation. It is Sunnah to fast on Ashura, and it is recommended to also fast on the 9th of Muharram as well. If one is unable to fast on the 9th, fasting on the 11th of Muharram is another way to observe this Sunnah and complete the fast with distinction.

Events

Previous Events:

• Every Monday - Ladies Support Group Halaqa - For more information contact:[email protected]

• Every Monday - Toastmasters

• Every Thursday - Homeschool Group Meets

• June 6th and 2oth - Ladies Quran Halaqa (Arabic Speakers)

• Every Saturday - Sisters Tajweed Halaqa (Bangla) and Illustrated Tajweed (English)- For more information contact:[email protected]

• June 27th - Imam Toure's Quran Tafseer Class

• June 30th - Spring Writing Contest Deadline

Upcoming Events:

• Every Monday - Ladies Support Group Halaqa - (6:30 pm - 8:00 pm) For more information, contact:[email protected]
• Every Monday and Thursday - Web Development Workshop (10:00 am - 2:00 pm)
• July 4th and 18th - Ladies Quran Halaqa (Arabic Speakers) - (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
• Every Saturday - Sisters Tajweed Halaqa (English) - (9:00 am - 10:30 am) and Illustrated Tajweed (English) - (10:30 am - 12:15 pm). For more information, contact:[email protected]

July 25th - Imam Toure's Quran Tafseer Class - (6:15 pm - 7:00 pm)

July 29th - Monthly Book Reading Program - (12:00 pm - 1:15 pm)

FINANCE

During June 2025, our community generously contributed $3,911.00 in zakat funds, from which we disbursed $11,122.55 to assist 10 families with rent, utilities, and other essential expenses. In addition, we collected $29,767.63 in general donations, including sadaqah and Eid collections. During this period, we spent $24,697.02 on masjid operations, covering regular expenses such as insurance, utilities, and cleaning, as well as costs associated with Eid-ul-Adha celebrations. We are grateful for your continued support, which enables us to serve both our congregation and those in need.

Dua for Gratitude:

اللهم إن شكرك نعمة، تستحق الشكر، فعلّمني كيف أشكرك ، الحمد لله كما ينبغى لجلال وجهك وعظيم سلطانك

"Oh Allah, thanking you is a blessing, you deserve all thankfulness. All praise is due to Allah the way He should his magnificence deserves to be praised."

BILAL MASJID ISLAMIC LIBRARY

The Islamic Library on Bilal campus is open for check-out on Sundays before Duhr prayer. More information is on the library's website:pdxil.librarika.com

Sources:

For Prayer times, please visitDaily Prayer Times

Bilal Masjid Website:bilalmasjid.com\

For any comments, questions, or suggestions, please email us at[email protected]

Written by

Mahnoor Ali