Weekly Samachar - Week of 10/14/2024
Your weekly round-up of programming and announcements.
October 14, 2024
10th Rabi-ul-Thani 1446 A.H
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Weekly Programs
Your weekly lineup of programs at Anjuman e Asghari
Thursday 10/17 - Thursday Night Program
7:45 PM Isha Salaat
8:00 PM Surah Yaseen
8:10 PM Dua Kumayl
8:40 PM Lecture by Al Haj Hussein Walji
9:05 PM Ziyarat Warith
Friday 10/18 - Jumuah Salaat
12:58 PM Jumuah Salaat led by Sayyid Muntadher
Friday 10/18 - Quranic Vocabulary
7:00 PM Quranic Vocabulary with Sayyid Muntadher
8:00 PM End of Program
Saturday 10/19 - Discussion with Sayyid Muntadher
7:30 AM Breakfast
8:15 AM Discussion on Gunahane Kabira*
9:00 AM End of Program
*Based on Greater Sins by Aytollah Dastaghaib Shirazi
Anybody wishing to recite during upcoming programs, please send your names to Mohammed Al-Batushi (952-258-3403) via WhatsApp/text to avoid disappointment. All reciters will be asked to follow the allocated time for the programs to start and end on time.
Please use the following link to sponsor tabarruk for upcoming programs. Contact Nabila Jaffer (763) 313-5561 for quantities and any questions.
EC Announcements
Your weekly lineup of secretarial announcements
Resident Aalim Messages and/or services from Sayyid Muntadher.
Connect 1:1 with Sayyid
The flyer below is a how-to guide to use the online calendar tool, Calendly, to find time to connect with Sayyid Muntadher one on one.
Book 1:1 time with Sayyid Muntadher!
Community Announcements
General announcements from the larger Muslim and Minneapolis community.
Salaam Alaikum
Despite the current political situation, voting is your right as a U.S. citizen. Vote your conscience and make sure to make your voice heard!
- The U.S presidential election will take place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
- You can vote for candidates from the two major political parties or third parties.
- You can also write-in a name by the empty slot.
There are also other important local election races taking place such as your state representative in the Minnesota legislature, city officers, school board members, and local ballot questions. You can access a sample ballot here.
- Early voting has already begun. Here is information on where to cast your ballot before Election Day.
- On Election Day, polls will be open 7am - 8pm. Polling location information on November 5th is here.
For questions, contact Mohamed Sabur (763-442-4045) or Fatema Haji-Taki (617-331-8214)
Salaam Alaikum
Al-Ayn is a (501c3) non profit organization currently serving orphaned children in Iraq, Afghanistan and Ghana. The organization was initiated in 2006 by Syed Sistani and he continues to maintain oversight of the organization.
In addition to basic aid, food, clothing and housing, they provide medical and academic support, vocational training, opportunities to access higher education and support to launch their career.
The goal of Al-Ayn is to empower orphaned children to not only survive, but thrive, and improve their lives and the lives of their family.
They are blessed to have the full support and supervision of Syed Sistani, and his direct authorization to collect and spend 100% of khums on orphaned children and their various needs.
During Muharram, Al Ayn is raising funds to support their Orphaned Childrens Fund
Your contribution to the Orphaned Children Fund is crucial in supporting orphaned children in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Ghana.
Make a one-time donation:
$72 - contribute towards the essential needs of an orphaned child for a month
$110 - could provide vital healthcare to an orphaned child or widowed mother
$313 - could provide safe housing or home repairs for a family
For more information, please visit Al-Ayn.org
If you are interested in helping Al Ayn by starting your own fundraiser, please visit https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/muharram2024
Your Local Male Rep: Maytham Somji
Your Local Female Rep: Akeela Manekia-Mehdi
Community Services
Local services offered for the benefit of our community members
Hadi Medical Clinic is a no-cost healthcare facility open to everyone in need of its service, regardless of race, faith, or socioeconomic status. The clinic provides free primary care consultations by board certified doctors. In addition, lab tests are arranged as necessary at a nominal fee. All work done by doctors and staff is voluntary.
The clinic is open every Saturday from 10:30am-1:00pm and is located at Imam Hussain Islamic Center
During these challenging times Masoomeen Foundation is here to serve the Shia community of Minnesota with resources to weather uncertain times.
If anyone requires any support please visit the site https://www.masoomeenfoundation.org/ or contact us [email protected].
Second Harvest Senior Nutrition Program Moves to Brooklyn Park
Monday through Friday, seniors over 60 who meet certain income guidelines can go to the Brooklyn Park-based food bank once a month to pick up a box filled with nutritious food.
The box contains things like pasta, juice, canned fruits and veggies, and pet food for all of the animal lovers out there.
Local Free Grocery & Meal Program
A local Minnesota organization has organized a free grocery and meal program. Please click the link below to learn more and please share with those who may benefit from this service.
Community Businesses
Support our local businesses, owned by our very own community members.