October 2024 Newsletter

BILAL MASJID NEWSLETTER

OCTOBER 2024

 

Asalamualaikum and welcome to the October 2024 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 it is masjid appropriate. Submissions can be sent to the following email: [email protected] 

Rabi Al-Thani

 

According to the Islamic calendar, we are currently in the month of Rabi Al-Thani, which began on October 4th. Rabi Al-Thani, also known as Rabi Al-Akhirah, translates to "The Second Spring." This name reflects the pre-Islamic Arab practice of naming months based on the seasons. However, since the Islamic calendar follows a lunar system, shifting approximately 10–11 days earlier each year, the names of the months no longer correspond to the seasons or weather they were originally associated with. Rabi Al-Thani is a time to maintain and increase our acts of worship, including reading the Quran, giving Sadaqah, and engaging in Dhikr. This month offers an opportunity to reflect on the first few months of the Islamic year and to increase our worship. 

Events

 

Previous Events:

• Every Monday - Ladies Support Group Halaqa 
• Every Saturday - Sisters Tajweed Halaqa (English) and Illustrated Tajweed (English) - For more information contact: [email protected] 
• Arabic School at Bilal - Monday - Thursday 
• Every Thursday - Homeschool Group Meet 
• 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the Month - Community Potlucks - (September 14 and 28) 
• Ladies Quran Halaqa (Arabic Speakers) - September 6th and 20th 
• September 27th - Imam Toure's Tafseer Class 
• September 10th - Sunday School Registration 

Upcoming Events:

• Every Monday - Ladies Support Group Halaqa (6:00 pm - 8:30 pm)
• Monday - Thursday - Arabic School at Bilal (4:30 pm - 7:30 pm)
• Every Thursday - Homeschool Group Meet (10:00 am - 3:00 pm)
• Every Saturday - Sisters Tajweed Halaqa (English) (9:00 am - 10:30 am) and Illustrated Tajweed (English) (10:30 am - 12:15 pm) For more information contact: [email protected] 
• 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the Month - Community Potlucks - (October 12 and 26) - (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
• Ladies Quran Halaqa (Arabic Speakers) - October 4th and 18th - (7:30 pm - 9:30 pm)
• October 25th - Imam Toure's Tafseer Class - (6:15 pm - 7:00 pm)

FINANCE

 

In September 2024, we collected $5,824.00 in Zakat funds and disbursed $16,335.21 from them. This month, we helped 10 families with their rent, utilities, and other expenses. We collected $14,742.59 in general or Sadaqah donations. During this period, we spent $14,985.15 on masjid expenses. This includes regular expenses like insurance, utilities, cleaning, and various masjid events. 

 

Dua for knowledge:

۞  يارب امسح على صدري برحمتك

O Allah, I ask you for knowledge that is of benefit, a good provision and deeds that will be accepted.

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