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BILAL MASJID NEWSLETTER

May 2025

 

Asalamualaikum and welcome to the May 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-Qiddah

 

As of May 9, 2025, we are in the Islamic month of Dhu al-Qi’dah (11th month of 1446 AH), one of the four sacred months in Islam during which warfare is traditionally prohibited. This period is a time for reflection, spiritual renewal, and preparation for the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage in Dhu al-Hijjah. Notably, the middle days of Dhu al-Qi’dah—13th to 15th—are recommended for Sunnah fasting, known as the White Days (Ayyam al-Beed), offering an opportunity for increased devotion and seeking closeness to Allah.   

Events

 

Previous Events:

  • Preschool: Monday to Wednesday, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm

  • Ladies Support Group Halaqa: Every Monday, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

  • Imam Toure's Quran Tafseer Class: April 25th - 6:15 pm - 7:00 pm

  • Sisters Tajweed Halaqa (English): Every Saturday, 9:00 am - 10:30 am

  • Illustrated Tajweed (English): Every Saturday, 10:30 am - 12:15 pm

  • Homeschool Group Meets: Thursdays at 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

  • Ladies Quran Halaqa (Arabic Speakers): 1st & 3rd Fridays, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

  • Toastmasters: Every Monday - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

  • Youth Eid Social - April 19th 

  • Islamic Chaplains Training - April 26th

  • Convert Dinner - April 27th 

    Upcoming Events: 

    • Every Sunday - Sunday School (10:30 am - 2:00 pm)

    • 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 Monday - Thursday - Bilal and Cool Islam Arabic School (4:30 pm - 7:30 pm)

    • Every Monday - Wednesday - (9:00 am - 1:30 pm)

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

    • 2nd and 4th Fridays of the Month - 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]

    • Saturday, May 3rd - A Timeless Unbounded Miracle of Mercy Unleashed (7:00 pm - 8:30 pm)

    • Sunday May 18th - Cybersecurity Basics for All Ages by Peace Action Network (2pm - 5 pm)

    • Imam Toure's Tafseer Class - Friday May 30th - (6:15 pm - 7:00 pm) 

Spring Youth Writing Contest

 

What does nature mean to you?
What can a mountain, a storm, or a single tree teach us about Allah — or about ourselves?

This spring, we want to read writing about the ways nature moves you — physically, emotionally, spiritually — and how it ties back to your faith.

The Spring Youth Writing Competition opens for submission May 1st. We will be judging undergraduate and high school students separately. Winners in each category will receive a $25 gift card and be featured at our celebration event on June 21st.

For more information: https://bit.ly/3RmzeCf

Annual Seaside Trip

 

From May 9th to 11th, Bilal Sunday School students went to Seaside for a 2-day annual retreat with teachers and chaperones. The students had discussions and sessions with their mentors in a friendly, safe, and respectful environment, and enjoyed hanging out with their friends and doing many collaborative activities. 

FINANCE

 

During April 2025, we collected $3,523.49 in zakat funds. We disbursed $3,762.65 from the zakat funds during the month. We helped 9 families with their rent, utilities,s and other expenses this month. we collected $41,630.30 in general or sadaqah donations. We spent $72,588.45 on masjid expenses during this period. This includes regular expenses like insurance, utilities, and cleaning expenses, and $7,079 on Eid expenses and 42,400 on Ramadan expenses, which were paid in April. 

 

Dua for Good Health:

اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في بَدَنـي ، اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في سَمْـعي ، اللّهُـمَّ عافِـني في بَصَـري ، لا إلهَ إلاّ أَنْـتَ

Allahumma ‘Aafinee fee badani, Allahumma ‘Aafinee fee sam’ee, Allahumma ‘Aafinee fee basari, La ilaha illa Anta. 

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 visit Daily Prayer Times

Bilal Masjid Website: bilalmasjid.com \

 

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

Written by

Mahnoor Ali