Two Friday Prayers, Halaqas schedule and more: ICOB Announcements for 08/30/2024

Salam Alaikum All,

To all returning and new students, welcome (back) to Bloomington! Here are a few announcements for this week and for this semester.

Hadith of the week

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, By the One in whose hand is my soul, none of you have faith until I am more beloved to him than his parents and his children.
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 14

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari

Summary of this newsletter:

1. Jumaah Prayers: Starting today, two Friday prayerswill be heldat the mosque (2PM & 3PM). MSA holds a prayer on campus at 2:30PM.

2. Halaqas (classes) Weekly schedule: Halaqas on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. Additionally, we have Arabic classes (check below).

3. Arabic Classes: Registration form.

4. Youth Club Announcement: Starting this week.

5. Volunteering (we always need volunteers): Registrationform.

6. Parking: You can purchase a permit and park your car at the mosque.

7. Prayers Iqamah times

Jumaah Prayers

Starting today, we will have two Jumaah Prayer at ICOB:

First Jumaah Prayer at 2PM (all year long)

Second JumaahPrayer at 3PM (subject to change)

In addition, MSA holds a Jumaah Prayer at the university at 2:30PM

**Weekly Halaqas
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ICOB Weekly Event Schedule

Sundays:

• Sunday School: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Youth Group: 2:00 PM
• MSA Halaqa (starting next week)

Mondays:

• Tajweed (Quran Recitation): After Maghrib

Tuesdays

• Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): After Maghrib

Fridays:

• Jum'ah Congregational Prayer: 2:00 PM & 3:00PM
• Revival of Religious Science (Ihyaa Uloom AlDin by Imam Ghazali): After Maghrib

Daily:

• Hadith Commentary: After Fajr Prayer

In addition to ArabicClasses.

Arabic Classes

Exciting News! Registration forBeginner Arabic Class is Now OPEN!
We are thrilled to announce that registration for the highly anticipated Beginner Arabic class is now OPEN!Many of you have been eagerly waiting, and the moment has finally arrived!
Class Details:Days: Tuesdays and Fridays
Time: 6:30 P.M.
Location: Islamic Center of Bloomington
This is your chance to start your journey into the beautiful language of Arabic, whether you're looking to enhance your understanding of Islamic texts or simply explore a new language. Spots are limited, and demand is high, so make sure to register as soon as possible to secure your place in the class.
Dont miss out on this exciting opportunity! We cant wait to see you there!

Register Today!
https://forms.gle/beGADiy7J1ccCQVY9

Spread the Word!
Let your friends and family knowthis is the perfect time to start learning Arabic together!

**Youth Club Kickoff: Game Afternoon !
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Join us for our Youth Club kickoff with a Game Afternoon! Lets start the semester with some fun!
Youth club meets every Sunday but we will have the first meeting this Saturday! It is for this week only!
Boys and girls will meet separately during the month, but well come together for joint activities at the end of each month. Dont miss outsee you there!
Who: Ages 12-17
When: Saturday 24th August: 2:00PM-3:30PM
Where: ICOB library

Volunteering atICOB

As we step into a brand new academic year, we have many engaging activities lined up. These events not only aim to enrich our community spirit but also to provide avenues for all of us to connect, learn, and grow together. However, the success of these activities rests heavily on the collective efforts of our community. This is where you come in! We are actively seeking passionatevolunteersfor several committees such as:

• Youth Activities & Education
• Kids Activities & Education
• Social Media
• Da'wah & New Muslim Support
• Others

If you're ready to contribute and make this year truly memorable, please sign up tovolunteerfor our committees here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1s7tl3mboLzV0XHDDgCW5NwA1Miz8KmLICPat6ll4XYE/viewform?edit_requested=true

ICOBParkingPermit
The Islamic Center of Bloomington (ICOB) offersparkingpermits for individuals seeking to utilize the mosque'sparkingfacilities, be it for daily usage or overnight stays. For detailed information and procedures on how to obtain these permits, please directly contact Imam Mohamed. For Imam Mohamed's contact information, please refer to our website:https://www.icob.org/imam.

Prayer times for 08/29/2024 to 09/05/2024

Iqamah times for this week are as follows.

• Fajr: 6:35 AM

• Dhuhr:02:15 PM*

• Asr:05:45PM

• Maghrib:Adhan + 10 minutes

• Isha: 9:45PM

• Jummah: 02:00 PM & 3:00PM (2PM all year long - 3PM is subject to change)

• *: During Sunday School and Quran Camp, we pray dhuhr at 2PM (during DST)

Details of the ICOB prayer times can be found on our website -https://icob.org/prayer. Adhan time can be followed from here -https://www.islamicfinder.org/world/united-states/4254679/bloomington-prayer-times/. Alternatively, you can use the Athan+(iOS:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/athan/id1524990518, Android:https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.masjidal.athanplus) to follow our Iqamah times. These apps are directly connected to the screen that shows the prayer times in the prayer area.

Imam office hours:

Mon & Thr 11-1 pm & Tue 4-6 pm.

Or by appointment.
Contact Imam:
8123519342
[email protected]

Sign up to volunteerhereand make a substantial difference in our community. Also, ICOB offers parking permits for daily and overnight use of the mosque's parking facilities. For more details on acquiring a permit, reach out to Imam Mohamed during his official office hours, which can be found on ourwebsite.

Regards,

Hassan,

On behalf of the ICOB EC