Please join us for the 2024 Year-End Fundraising, “Sixth Book of Mathnavi” Lecture and other Weekly Events
please join us for the 2024 Year-End Fundraising,Sixth Book of Mathnavi Lecture, and other Weekly Events
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Assalamu Alaykum, with greetings of peace to you ,
2024 Year-End Annual Fundraising
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Surely those who read the Book of God, are firm in devotion, and spend of what we have given them in secret or openly, can hope for a commerce that will not decline (Quran 35:29)
ICCNC's Annual Year-End Fundraiser
The Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California (ICCNC) has launched its annual year-end fundraiser, and we kindly request your generous support to sustain our vital programs and services throughout 2024. With your contributions and blessings from Allah (SWT), we aim to achieve our goal of $100,000 by December 31, 2024.
With the community support and dedication of selfless volunteers, ICCNC continued its programs, and persevered in its mission to serve the community, and those in need both in Oakland and around the Muslim world where, we are witnessing unprecedented genocides and violence against Muslims around the world, especially in Palestine, Lebanon, Afghanistan.
Summary of Our 2024 Accomplishments
Through your continued generosity, ICCNC was able to accomplish the following in 2024:
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Completed drafting a new bylaw to enhance ICCNCs governance and to better serve the community.
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Hired a consultant and started developing ICCNCs strategic plan for the next five years. The strategic plan report will be created.
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Distributed groceries and produce to more that 300 families every week throughout the year in partnership with the Support Life Foundation and interfaith volunteers from Kehilla Community Synagogue, Montclair Presbyterian Church, First Unitarian Church of Oakland, and Temple Sinai.
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Prepared and distributed more than 200 hot meals every Wednesdays and Fridays to the Oakland's unhoused population.
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Commemorated religious events, including Ramadan, Muharram, Eids, and continued our interfaith collaboration with Oakland Faith Trio partners.
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Conducted weekly Friday prayers and broadcasted the Khutbahs via Zoom/YouTube.
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Fulfilled essential Islamic services for the community, including marriage, burial, and memorial ceremonies.
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Hosted lectures and discussions led by renowned Muslim intellectual and author Dr. Abdulkarim Soroush on the critical topic of science and religion, lectures on the Sixth Book of Masnavi, and interpretation of Imam Ghazali's Kimiyae Saadat.
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Continued with the online debates with scholars on the issue of Belief and Unbelief in a Post-Secular Era.
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Increased our outreach through our YouTube Channel now having over 15,800 subscribers, a 20% increase from last year.
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Distributed more than $107,000 of Fitra, Fedyah, Sadaghah and other religious donations and dues to help the needy in Oakland and to nonprofit organizations to help the needy Muslims in Gaza, Lebanon, Afghanistan, and Iran.
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Signed a contract to purchase and install a special wheelchair elevator for the building to make ICCNC accessible for the physical disabled people.
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Received several quotes for the following maintenance and capital improvement projects:
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To repaint the exterior of the entire ICCNC building and repair the stucco in the areas that have been damaged.
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To replace all the damaged windows throughout the building with new energy efficient windowsUpcoming Annual Gathering and Celebration
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Upcoming Annual Gathering and Celebration
To celebrate ICCNC's accomplishments and honor our dedicated volunteers, we will host our annual gathering and celebration on Saturday, January 25, 2025, coinciding with the Mabath of Prophet Mohammad (pbuh). Please mark your calendars, and we will provide the events details soon.
Donate to ICCNC
Your support empowers ICCNC to continue serving the community. Please use the button below to donate via credit card or PayPal. Alternatively, you can mail your check to ICCNC. We also highly encourage you use our highly secured website payment system and schedule recurring monthly donations for 2025.
As a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, ICCNC gratefully accepts tax-deductible donations. May Allah (SWT) multiply the reward for your generosity and contributions in this world and the Hereafter. We pray for your continued health, peace, and prosperity.
Thank you for your unwavering support of ICCNC. Together, we can make a positive impact on our community.
Sixth Book of Masnavi - Lecture No. 91 by Dr. Soroush
Sunday, Dec 22, 2024, at 11:00 AM (Los Angeles)
Please join us for the Sixth Book of Masnavi lectures in Farsi by Dr. Abdolkarim Soroush this Sunday at 11:00 PST.
The lectures will be held via Zoom and ICCNC YouTube Channel. For Zoom, please click here to register for the lecture series. Attendees register once and can attend any of the occurrences.
Also, here is a link to the sections of the Sixth Book of Masnavi that will be discussed in this and future sessions.
We appreciate your support of Dr. Soroushs classes by paying a $10 donation for each session of the class.
Weekly Events at ICCNC
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Friday Prayer, Dec,20 at 12:30 PM - Please join us for Friday Prayers at ICCNC starting at 12:30 PM. The Friday prayer sermons (Khutba) will be live-streamed via both Zoom Meeting and ICCNC YouTube Channel.
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Wednesday, Dec, 25 at 10 AM - Cook, pack, and distribute food to the unhoused and those experiencing food insecurity in Oakland. Those who are interested in volunteering for this cause, please contact Ms. Suzaun Hirbod at [email protected].