MIC Ramadan Newsletter
Upcoming Ramadan Programs & Ways to Give Back
RAMADAN PRAYER TIMES
See Iqama times throughout Ramadan listed below. MIC Ramadan 2024 Prayer Calendar will be shared later today.
9:15PM: Isha Iqama, Taraweeh, and Khatira.
6AM: Current Fajr Iqama. Will change to 5:45AM on Sunday March 31st.
2:30AM: Qiyam on weekends and last 10 nights.
1PM: Friday Jummah Prayer
RAMADAN PROGRAMS
Ramadan Program Guide
Download and view for a full list of our Ramadan programs, events, services, and guidelines this blessed month. This link will be actively updated if new additions or changes are made.
Join us this Ramadan and hear the inspiring stories and lessons in this year's Ramadan Taraweeh Series: "Promises of Allah".
Isha will be held at 9:15PM throughout Ramadan followed by Taraweeh prayers. We will pray 10 rakats total each night praying 6 first then breaking for the khatira. After khatira we will complete the last 4 rakats of taraweeh and witr.
Prayers will be led by special guest Sh. Saif Khaled, Imam Mohammed Faqih, and Sh. Seifedin Dessie. We will also have other guests throughout the month mentioned below:
Special Guests
Sh. Suleiman Hani - March 22nd
Sh. Baraa Basfar - March 22nd - 24th
Sh. Hassan Saleh - March 27th
Sh. Mohammed Mana - March 29th - 31st
COMMUNITY IFTARS & SUHOOR
MIC will be providing community iftars on the weekends (carry out) and iftars and suhoor during the last ten nights of Ramadan (in person) for our community by sponsorships from generous community members.
Full and partial sponsorships are accepted.
How to Sponsor:
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First, please review the available slots in the sign up form and make your selection(s).
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Make your payment by following the link provided in the form or by clicking the donate button. Select 'Ramadan Iftar Sponsorship' under category.
Please contact Sr. Mona Khan at (901) 832-7163 with any questions.
RAMADAN EVENTS CALENDAR
Use this events calendar to keep up with the various events happening at MIC this Ramadan. Download the PDF for links to registration for events you're interested in. We look forward to seeing you and your family throughout the month at your family life center.
RAMADAN QURAN PROGRAMS
RAMADAN QURAN COMPETITION
Dates to Know
Registration Deadline: Monday April 1st
Competition Dates: Friday April 5th & Saturday April 6th between 5PM - 7PM at MIC Main Prayer Hall.
Competition Levels:
Level I: Surah Al-Baqarah (No Age Limit)
Level II: Surah Al-Mulk (12 & Under)
For Inquiries:
Email [email protected]
SISTERS RAMADAN SURAH CHALLENGE
Join this special Surah Challenge for Sisters and Memorize Surah Taghabun (Level I) or Surah Al-Jinn (Level 2) this Ramadan.
Final recitations and prizes will be held at MIC on Sunday March 31st at 1PM.
Register thru the link below to join.
Registration Deadline is March 20th.
RAMADAN YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS
This Week's Special Guest: Sh. Anwar Arafat
RAMADAN YOUTH EDUCATION
RAMADAN SUNDAY SCHOOL
Ages 4-15 // $50 Fee
Manarah Building // 10AM - 1PM
MIC will be providing a special Sunday School program tailored for Ramadan. The program will run every Sunday during the month from 10AM - 1PM and will provide a beneficial schedule for ages 4-15 covering Quran, Islamic Stories, Pillars of Islam, as well as games and activities.
Please note - Current Sunday School students do not need to re-register.
RAMADAN CHILD CARE SERVICES & PROGRAMS
Ramadan Child Care
Ages 12 & Under Supervision Required
We are looking forward to a great Ramadan with you and our community. Throughout the month we will have a variety of services and rooms available for families with kids. Children ages 12 and under cannot be left unattended and are required to be supervised at all times with parents or in the available rooms that suit your children best. Please review the details in the flyers or contact us for more info.
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please email [email protected]
MOMMY & ME STORYTIME
Join Mommy & Me Storytime for Children every Sunday at 11AM as it continues throughout the month of Ramadan at MIC.
For more info please contact Dema Assaf at [email protected].
WAYS TO GIVE BACK THIS RAMADAN
NEEDY FAMILY PROGRAM
Multiply your good deeds and rewards in the blessed month of Ramadan. Help feed a needy Memphis-area Muslim family this Ramadan. You can take care of an average family for about $300 for the entire month.
Make checks out to MIC with Needy Family Program in Memo or donate online and select "Ramadan Needy Family Sponsorship".
Please contact Sr. Anmol Khan at (901) 216-7135 with any questions.
VOLUNTEER FOR CROWD SAFETY
Help us conduct and host a smooth Ramadan 2023 at MIC, by monitoring and assisting with crowd safety. May Allah ta'la reward you all.
Step 1
View which spots are available (indicated by red boxes) here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JgDHB5DMR2Ol0AcgohWxnAtZT2hsiz7f1ri9G8dvP3c/edit#gid=0
Step 2
Sign up to volunteer here:
https://forms.gle/7CUxX4FDKXXdKtkYA
SUPPORT MIC OPERATIONS
Our goal at MIC is to provide programs, services, and opportunities for every part of our community. Your continued support is what fuels that mission. On Friday March 29th after Jummah and Isha, MIC will have its annual operations fundraiser. Please give generously to continue sustaining MIC operations.
DAWAH & OUTREACH
New Muslims Community Dinner (Iftar): Join us every Friday at 7 PM at the Memphis Islamic Center for a warm and welcoming dinner.
My First Ramadan Workshop: This Saturday, March 16th, at 1 PM, come and discover the essence of Ramadan, what it entails, and how you can make the most of it.
My Salah Workshop: Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 23rd, at 1 PM for an insightful workshop on Salah, held at the Memphis Islamic Center.
Arabic Language Courses: Take advantage of our Arabic language courses designed especially for you. We offer two options: one for brothers and sisters in person at MIC every Saturday and Sunday at 3 PM, and another exclusively for sisters over Zoom every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday from 11 AM to 4 PM, featuring 30-minute sessions.
Let's make this Ramadan truly unforgettable together!
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Ue6PVXXfSGX1BGSp6
for the events you'd like to attend and let's embark on this blessed journey together.
Ramadan Mubarak!
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