June 2025 Newsletter

BILAL MASJID NEWSLETTER

June 2025

Asalamualaikum and welcome to the June 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]

Dhul-Hijjah

Dhul-Hijjah, the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a sacred and spiritually rich time. The first ten days of this month are among the most beloved to Allah ﷻ. These days are an opportunity to increase in worship through prayer, fasting, dhikr, charity, and recitation of the Qur’an, as we seek nearness to Allah and His mercy.

The 9th day of Dhul-Hijjah is the Day of Arafat, the most significant day of the Hajj pilgrimage. On this day, pilgrims stand on the plain of Arafat, praying and seeking forgiveness. For those not performing Hajj, fasting on the Day of Arafat is a great act of worship as it expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year.

This sacred time is a chance to renew your intentions, increase your good deeds, and sincerely turn back to Allah. Make the most of these blessed days, especially the Day of Arafat, through du‘a, fasting, and remembrance.

Events

Previous Events:

• Every Sunday - Sunday School

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

• Every Monday - Toastmasters

• Every Monday - Thursday - Bilal and Cool Islam Arabic School

• Every Monday - Wednesday

• Every Thursday - Homeschool Group Meets

• 2nd and 4th Fridays of the Month - Ladies Quran Halaqa (Arabic Speakers)

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

• Saturday, May 3rd - A Timeless Unbounded Miracle of Mercy Unleashed

• Sunday May 18th - Cybersecurity Basics for All Ages by Peace Action Network

• Imam Toure's Tafseer Class - Friday May 30th

Upcoming Events

• Every Monday - Ladies Support Group Halaqa (6:00 pm - 8:30 pm)- For more information contact:[email protected]

• Every Monday - Toastmasters (5:00 pm - 6:00 pm)

• Every Thursday - Homeschool Group Meets - (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)

• June 6th and 2oth - Ladies Quran Halaqa (Arabic Speakers) - (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)

• Every Saturday - Sisters Tajweed Halaqa (Bangla) (9:00 am - 10:30 am) and Illustrated Tajweed (English) (10:30 am - 12:15 pm)- For more information contact:[email protected]

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

• June 30th - Spring Writing Contest Deadline

FINANCE

During May 2025, we collected $3,791.00 in zakat funds and disbursed $6,021.21, assisting eight families with their rent, utilities, and other essential expenses. We also collected $13,712.88 in general or sadaqah donations. We spent $20,323.64 on masjid expenses, which included regular costs such as insurance, utilities, and cleaning, as well as a charitable expense of $4,000 and events for new Muslims.

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “The best supplication is the supplication on the Day of ‘Arafah, and the best words that I and the prophets before me have said are ‘La ilaha illa Allah, wahdahu la sharika lah, lahul mulku wa lahul hamdu wa huwa ala kulli shayin qadeer’.” [Tirmidhi]

Dua for the Day of Arafat:

لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ ، وَحْدَهُ لَا شَرِيكَ لَهُ ، لَهُ الْمُلْكُ وَلَهُ الْحَمْدُ ، وهُوَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ

“None has the right to be worshipped except Allah, alone, without a partner. To Him belongs sovereignty and all praise and He is over all things omnipotent.”

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