[Newsletter] Appointment of Interim Executive Director
Join us for Family Friday Night with back-to-back sessions. Get the latest updates on immigration and gain practical tools for financial literacy.
SALAM Activities
Friday Night
Mentorship
Prophetic Leadership
Interim ED
Dawa
Jumuah & Iqama Times
Family Friday Night
Friday, April 11th at 6:30 pm
Join us tomorrow for Family Friday Night with two timely and empowering sessions focused on knowledge, clarity, and community.
Immigration Forms & Recent Changes
6:30 PM 7:30 PM
- Presented by Skylex Immigration Lawyers: Learn about recent immigration updates and bring your questions for a live Q&A!
Financial Literacy for Muslims
8:00 PM 9:00 PM
- Presented by HAYA Financial Strategies & Insurance Agency, Shakeb Kundiwala: Learn how to manage your money with purpose and faith with practical tools to align your finances with Islamic values.
Everyone is welcome. Bring a friend or share with someone who could benefit!
Mentorship For Success
Friday, April 18th at 6:30 pm
In a world where true mentors are rare treasures, join us for an inspiring session exploring the power and purpose of mentorship through the lens of Islamic tradition, leadership research, and our communitys real needs.
- Understand the difference between a teacher, mentor, and big brother
- Explore the evolution of mentorship in Islamic history
- Learn what it takes to be a qualified, righteous, and impactful mentor
- Discover how mentorship heals, empowers, and guides the next generation
Led by Imam Dr. Sherif Ahmed, this class will equip you with practical tools to uplift and mentor our youth with wisdom and purpose.
Prophetic Leadership Course
July 18 - 20, 2025
In partnership with TISA, Rabata, and SALAMs new Center for Higher Islamic Learning, this exclusive, tuition-free course offers college students a chance to explore Prophetic leadership through both ethical principles and practical tools.
Whats included:
- Core Prophetic Leadership principles
- Real-world strategies from seasoned scholars
- Certificate upon completion
- Tuition and books fully covered
Open to college students | Limited spots available
Appointment of Interim Executive Director
SALAM Board of Trustees Announcement
The SALAM Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Sr. Arwa Houry as SALAMs Interim Executive Director.
Sr. Arwa is no stranger to SALAM or the Sacramento community. Her journey with SALAM began in 2009 as a full-time school parent. Over the years, she has remained actively involved, supporting the Muslim community through her professional work and partnerships with various nonprofits.
Since officially joining SALAMs leadership team in October 2023 as Community Engagement Manager, she has demonstrated outstanding leadership, deep commitment, and a strong passion for community building. As her responsibilities have grown, so has her positive impact, bringing both structure and creativity to the management of programs, events, and communications. Insha'a Allah, we are confident that she will bring that same energy and vision to her new role, and we invite you to join us in warmly welcoming Sr. Arwa as she steps into this important leadership position.
The Executive Director position has remained vacant for nearly two years. During this transitional period, the Board of Trustees has worked closely with SALAMs leadership team to maintain operations and implement key initiatives. We are deeply grateful for the communitys patience, encouragement, and continued support during this time of renewal and growth. Together, we remain committed to strengthening SALAM as a model American Islamic Center, one that reflects our Islamic values, serves our community needs, and inspires future generations.
We ask Allah SWT to bless Sr. Arwa and the entire SALAM leadership with wisdom, sincerity, and success. May He place abundant barakah in our entire community, unite our hearts, and guide us in building a vibrant and compassionate future. Ameen!
With gratitude,
Omar MoheyEldin
Chairperson, SALAM Board of Trustees
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Summer Internship
Mark your calendars! Applications for the 2025 Taqwa Internship Program open on April 22nd, 2025.
This unique summer experience is designed for high school and college students looking to grow in their faith, build strong leadership skills, and gain practical knowledge through hands-on learning and meaningful community engagement.
Stay tuned for more details and get ready to invest in yourself this summer.
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Arabic-Language Jumuah - Every Friday at 12 pm
Khutba by Br. Hamed Abu Madinah
English-Language Jumuah - Every Friday at 1:15 pm
Have you not seen that Allah has subjected for you whatever is in the heavens and whatever is on the earth, and has lavished His favours upon you, both seen and unseen? ~ 31:20
Jumuah Prayer
Friday, April 11th, 2025
12:00 pm | Arabic-Language Jumuah
Khateeb Shaykh Saad ElHelaly
1:15 pm | Regular English Jumuah
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