Nueces Mosque | December 22
Local Efforts to Support Palestine, ICGA Events
We will certainly test you with a touch of fear and famine and loss of property, life, and crops. Give good news to those who patiently endure
Surah Al-Baqarah | Ayah 155
Announcements
Jummah Prayers
First Jummah
Khateeb: Imam Anwer
Khutbah: 12:30 PM
Salah: 12:50 PM
Second Jummah
Khateeb: Imam Anwer
Khutbah: 1:30 PM
Salah: 1:50 PM
Third Jummah
No third Jummah due to Winter Break
Newsletter Highlights
Local Actions to Support Palestine
Calligraphy Workshop with Haji Noor Deen at ICGA
Weekly Intro to Islam Class
with Imam Dawood Yasin at ICGA
(scroll down for more!)
Winter Break Updates
- Starting 12/15, we will only have two Jummahs due to Winter Break. From 12/15 to 1/12, the Jummah times are:
First Jummah: 12:30 PM
Second Jummah: 1:30 PM
- Updated hours of operation: Nueces will be closing at 8:30 PM from 12/13 to 1/15. Hours of operation will be from Fajr to 8:30 PM during this time.
Imam Anwer's Winter Schedule
Imam Anwer will be following a modified winter schedule starting December 11th until January 12th. His onsite hours at Nueces are Mondays-Thursdays 5-8:30pm and Fridays Jummah to Asr.
Office Hours will continue to be offered both virtually and in person at Nueces M-TH. You can book a one-on-one appointment with Imam Anwer below.
Regarding Recent Events in Palestine
Nueces Mosque stands in deep solidarity with our sisters and brothers in Gaza and Palestine. We advocate for an immediate and permanent ceasefire to end Israeli hostilities in all of occupied Palestine and categorically condemn violence and killing of innocent civilians. We also extend our prayers and support to those grieving loved ones who have been martyred and subjected to unimaginable violence.
Islamic principles emphasize the worth of a human life and guide us to stand for justice for the oppressed. Unjustified violence and killing are categorically condemned in the Holy Quran: ...whoever takes a life unless as a punishment for murder or mischief in the land, it will be as if they killed all of humanity; and whoever saves a life, it will be as if they saved all of humanity. (5:32)
As Muslims and people who believe in justice, it is crucial to uphold our values through collective efforts such as the following:
- Pray for the oppressed as dua (prayer) is the strongest weapon of the believer
- Educate yourself and your community on the facts. For an educational reading list, visit palestinianyouthmovement.com/reading-list
- Participate in demonstrations led or supported by Palestinians
- Follow the Austin for Palestine Coalition, Palestinian Youth Movement, Students for Justice in Palestine, Palestine Solidarity Committee, American Muslims for Palestine, and other local Palestine-focused organizations to stay up to date on local actions
- Withdraw support for Israeli and international companies that profit from genocide in Palestine
- Contact your representatives to demand an end to genocide in Gaza
- Demand Austin City Council pass the Ceasefire Resolution
- Amplify efforts by raising awareness and sharing resources with your community
- Donate to relief organizations and charities such as: Baitulmaal, Palestine Childrens Relief Fund, Islamic Relief, Helping Hand for Relief and Development, Mercy Without Limits
May Allah (SWT) grant ease and comfort to the oppressed, in this world and the Hereafter. May He allow us to stand against injustice when we witness it. Ameen.
Action for Palestine: Push for a Ceasefire
As proud Austinites, we must use our privilege to advocate for peace and justice for our brothers and sisters in Palestine.
Please take one minute to email our council member representatives to request that they support a Ceasefire Resolution. JazakaAllahu Khayran!
Instructions to Email it to Our City Council Representatives
Austin's share of federal tax dollars to Israel every year is $14 million. Our money is supporting genocide in Gaza. Ceasefire IS a local issue
Austin Community Events
Unleash your creativity in Arabic Calligraphy with renowned master Haji Noor Deen. Limited to 30 seats, this exclusive course blends Chinese and Arabic visual arts.
Arabic Calligraphy in the Chinese Style (ACCS), also called Sini Calligraphy, combines traditional Chinese and Arabic calligraphic tools and techniques that uniquely fuse the Chinese and Arabic visual arts.
Experience ACCS demonstrations, audience participation, and personalized corrections by the master calligrapher. Reserve your spot now for this unique opportunity!
Buy Tickets for Calligraphy Workshop
For those new to the faith or for those seeking a review of foundational principles, please join us at ICGA every Wednesday after Mughrib for a session with Imam Dawood Yasin. A review will be done of the book Being Muslim, as well.
Donation Opportunities
The most beloved deed to Allah is the most regular and constant, even if it were little. Prophet Muhammad
Want to contribute to your favorite yellow mosque? Become a sustainer today to fund Nueces' operations!
Nueces Mosque Feedback Form
We truly value hearing from our community members on how Nueces Mosque can better serve you. Please take the time to fill out this quick survey and offer your feedback, suggestions, and thoughts to aid us in better addressing your needs! JazakaAllahu Khayran!