Friday Announcements - March 8th, 2024
This Week at Masjid AlSalam
March 8th, 2024
Fajr: 5:55 am - Dhuhr: 1:45 pm - Asr: 5:00 pm - Maghrib: 5 Mins after Sunset - Isha: 8:00 pm
Sundays only - Dhuhr: 2:00 pm
Starting March 10 - Fajr: 6:45 am - Asr: 6:15 pm - Isha: 9:00 pm
First Juma'h: 1:30 pm - Second Juma'h:- 2:30 pm - Third Juma'h: 3:15 pm
Facility Hours: 15 mins before Fajr Iqamah TO 10:30 PM (Sun to Thur) or 11:00 PM (Fri & Sat)
MAR 08
Fri
Jummah Arrangements
Assalamu Alaykum. There will be three Jummah prayers at Masjid AlSalam InshAllah. Masjid gates will open at 1:00 PM.
First Jummah Salah:
- Khutbah at 1:30 PM
- Khateeb: Dr. Hamid Ghazali
Second Jummah Salah:
- Khutbah at 2:30 PM
- Khateeb: Dr. Shaikh Mamdouh
Third Jummah Salah:
- Khutbah at 3:15 PM
- Khateeb: Imam Arif Hamad
Attendees are encouraged to provide their feedback for the Jummah Khutba they hear by using the following link.
- Rate the Khateeb
- This link is also available on the masjid's website and on its mobile app
Khutbahs can be viewed on the Masjid's livestream using the following link:
MAR 10
Sun
Daylight Savings Time Adjustments
Assalamu Alaykum.
Reminder that at 2 AM on early Sunday morning, March 10th, Daylight Savings Time will begin and your clocks will move forward by 1 hour. This will result in the Iqamah times for prayers changing for all but the Dhuhr prayer at Masjid AlSalam.
Starting March 10:
- Fajr: 6:45 am
- Dhuhr: 1:45 pm Mon-Sat & 2:00 pm Sun (times remain the same year-around)
- Asr: 6:15 pm
- Maghrib: 5 minutes past sunset
- Isha: 9:00 pm
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Ramadan Information
Assalamu Alaykum.
ISGH will announce the beginning of the blessed month of Ramadan after the conclusion of its moon sighitng committee meeting on Sunday, March 10th. We will update you as we receive the news from ISGH.
Here is some useful information and links about Ramadan that we can share today:
- Ramdan Sahur, Iftaar, and Adhan Times
- 1st Taraweh can begin after Isha on Sunday, March 10th - (tentative date)
- Information about Taraweh, including the names of the huffaz, and the surah:ayas to be recited each night will be shared shortly.
- 1st day of Ramadan can be on Monday, March 11th - (tentative date)
- Share the Khayr fundraiser by ISGH: After Friday prayers on March 15th. Details to follow.
- Iftaar will be served to the community every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the first 20 days in Ramadan. Suhoor and Iftaar will be served daily during the last ten days in Ramadan.
- Use the signup sheet located outside the mens prayer hall to signup to sponsor Iftaar or Suhoor meals for approximately 400 people. Support options include:
- Sponsor full Iftaar: $5,500 per day
- Share full iItaar cost with others - each day is divided into 5 shares of $1,100 each.
- Use the signup sheet located outside the mens prayer hall to signup to sponsor Iftaar or Suhoor meals for approximately 400 people. Support options include:
- An interfaith iftaar with our non-Muslim guests: Wednesday, March 20th. Details to follow.
- Fundraising for Islamic Education Institute of Texas (IEIT): Friday, March 22nd. Details to follow.
- Ramadan Quran Competition: Saturday, March 23rd. Click here for details.
- Ei'tekaf: last 10 days in Ramadan.
- Fundraising for Masjid AlSalam's Operations Expenses and Masjid Council sponsored Iftaar: Friday, March 29th. Details to follow.
- Khatem-ul-Quran and Annual Fundraiser: Friday, April 5th. Details to follow.
- Eid-ul-Fitr: Wednesday, April 10th (tentative date). Details to follow.
Please keep an eye out for emails, website posts, Facebook alerts, and mobile app notification from the masjid for latest information about all Ramadan events and programs that we have planned to seek benefits from this blessed month.
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Support Iftar for UH Students
University of Houstons Muslim Students Organization is raising funds for a tent that can provide a place for students to break their fast and pray. Their existing facilities on the campus are no longer sufficient so help them get a Tent to accommodate their Ramadan needs.
Some quick stats:
- 5,000 meals are served to students during Ramadan
- 2,000 square feet of space is needed to properly accommodate all students
- $60,000 is the fundraising target.
Donate using this link: https://isgh.org/uhmsa-ramadan/
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HPA Enrolling for Montessori, Elementary, and Middle School Classes
Houston Peace Academy (HPA) is now enrolling Montessori, Elementary, and Middle students for Pre-S to Grade 8.
For enroll or learn more please visit: houstonpeace.org
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Signup for $1/Day
Assalamu Alaykum,
We would like to invite you to join the Masjid Sustaining Team a team of community members who are committed to help sustain the operations of the house of Allah on a recurring basis.
We are reminded more than ever before that our Masjids operation and recurring fixed costs ought to be covered not through unpredictable weekly donations but via committed sustainers (like YOU) who prioritize this sacred house of worship and institution.
With $1 per person per day and a third of Muslims around our Masjid, we will be able to cover the monthly recurring costs In Shaa Allah we can do it. Can we count on your commitment to join the Sustaining Team?
The Prophet Muhammad () said: The best deeds are those done regularly even if they are few. Sunan Ibn Majah
The link below can be used to sign up for Recurring Donations using the Kindful payment system.
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Ramadan Volunteering Opportunities
Please use the link below and fill out the form if you would like to volunteer for the upcoming Ramadan, as well as for future needs at the masjid.
alsalammasjid.org/interested-in-volunteering
MAR 10
Sun
Shifa Salam Clinic
CLINIC TIMES: 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM Every Sunday (except on public and Islamic Holiday weekends)
WHERE: Masjid AlSalam at 16700 Old Louetta Road, Spring, TX 77379 | Sisters wing of the building
CONTACT: Br. Mirza Baig @ 832-971-2904
Scheduled Physician(s)****:
- <not specified>
Specialty: <not specified>
Services offered: consultation for the physician's speciality or general prescription refills
Physician Contact: <Not specified>
MAR 09
Sat
New Muslim Class
WHEN: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday | Maghreb to Isha
WHERE: Masjid AlSalam Library (2nd floor)
TEACHER: Shaikh John Graff
- Facebook: Masjid Al Salam Revert Class
- Email: [email protected]
MAR 23
Sat
Ramadan Quran Competition 2024
WHEN: Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 | 10 AM to 4 PM CST
WHERE: Main prayer hall and upstairs sisters prayer hall at Masjid AlSalam
CO-SPONSORED BY: Weekend Islamic School
QUESTIONS? Please email Br. Zabidi Yusoff at [email protected]
- Competition is open to all ISGH constituencies
- Registration via the online link: https://forms.gle/V2DYhiFkfWE7E2Pk7
- Registration deadline: Saturday, March 16th, 2024
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Texas WhatsApp Group for Palestine
UPDATE FROM THE ORGANIZERS:
We did amazing... we logged 450 calls to our Congress Members yesterday!
Today is a big day... we have a number of huge activities happening the next few days!!
- Deadline to register to vote in the primaries is this coming Monday!
- TX Statewide protest is in Austin this Sunday!
We need YOUR help with both of these! Stay tuned for more info!
And keep those calls coming!!
Easy Instructions on How To Call, and Log your Call
Please consider joining this ISGH backed WhatsApp Community for better organizing and targeting efforts for our Palestinian brothers and sisters. The groups within this community provide easy to follow calls to action and allow members to see the performance of the Texas group in relation to similar groups nationwide.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/DtiuAEWw4sMAzd7bGlumdh
EVERY
Fri
Boys Halaqa
WHEN: Every Friday | 6:30 pm 7:10 pm | Starting from Friday, Sep 22nd, 2023
WHERE: Mens prayer hall
FOR: Boys 8 12 years of age
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Prison Dawah: Volunteers Needed
Do you have a little time to share your knowledge of Islam with Muslim as well as non-Muslim inmates and earn Sadaqa-e-Jaariya? We can use YOUR help.
EVERY
Sun
Sunrise at AlSalam
WHEN: Every Sunday morning | Fajr Salah
WHERE: Masjid AlSalam
TOPIC: Riyadh al Salihin Gardens of the Righteous
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Become an ISGH Member
The Membership Committee at Masjid AlSalam ([email protected]) has been diligently working to not only make it easy for you to become an ISGH member, but also to define some tangible benefits of that membership.
Please join today at isgh.org/membership
RECURRING EVENTS
Please refer to the calendar on the Masjid website's home page for latest updates
2nd & 4th
Sat
New Muslim Class
WHEN: Every 2nd and 4th Saturday | Maghreb to Isha
WHERE: Masjid AlSalam Library (2nd floor)
TEACHER: Shaikh John Graff
- Facebook: Masjid Al Salam Revert Class
- Email: [email protected]
EVERY
Sun
Youth Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Class
WHEN: Every Sunday after Dhuhr salah ~ 2:15 3:15pm
WHERE: Masjid AlSalam Gym
INSTRUCTOR: Br. Musa Khan
REGISTRATION LINK: https://bit.ly/3GHmJg2
EVERY
2nd Sun
Free Legal Consultation
WHEN: Every 2nd Sunday | 10 am - 12 pm
WHERE: Masjid AlSalam medical clinic (currently in the sisters side prayer hall entrance area)
PROVIDER: Br. Midhat Syed, attorney at law.
- Email: [email protected]
EVERY
Sun
The Chosen One: Life of the Prophet
WHO: Open to everyone
WHEN: Every Sunday | 7 pm 8 pm
WHERE: Main Prayer Hall
EVENT LINK: bit.ly/oyd-the-chosen-one
EVERY
Wed
Sisters Mentorship 23 w/ Shaykh Dr Mamdouh Mahmoud
WHO: Sisters, 16 and up
WHEN: Every Wednesday | 12 pm onwards
WHERE: Online via Zoom
REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/sisters-mentorship-23
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Counseling with Shaykh Mamdouh
Assalamu Alaykum
Our resident scholar, Shaykh Mamdouh Mahmoud is available for questions or counseling sessions with the community during his office hours. To schedule an appointment please follow the instructions below.
On the Website:
Please go to the Imam Corner page and using the Appointments with the Imam tab to schedule an appointment. Open appointment slots will be WHITE and clickable. If an appointment time is not available it will be GREY and not clickable.
On the Mobile App: (to download the app use links provided on the Homepage)
- Open the Masjid AlSalam mobile app and click the menu link.
2. Choose the menu item called Our Imams.
3. Select an available time slot from the calendar and fill the requested information. Open appointment slots will be WHITE and clickable.
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Resource Guide for Mental Wellness and Domestic violence
ISGH has compiled a list of organizations and facilities in the greater Houston and surrounding area to support individuals and families undergoing issues related to mental health and domestic violence. Some of the hotline numbers and organizations are shown below for easy reference please refer to the downloadable PDF on the ISGH website for the complete list.
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Champions WhatsApp Community
Introducing the CHAMPIONS WHATAPP COMMUNITY!
The Champions Community has been created to to streamline Masjid communication with you. Use the link below to read more about it and to join it.
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Advertise Your Business
If you have a business that you would like to advertise on the masjid TVs, please refer to the terms and conditions for advertising on this system. For additional details, or to purchase advertisement space, please send an email to [email protected].
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Sponsor a Child Earn Sadaqa e Jaaria
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