WVMA Weekly Newsletter

11 months ago

All Happenings at WVMA

Jumma Mubaraka!

May Allah bless our time and grant us the very best of this life and the next. May He ease our sorrows, alleviate our pains, and fill our hearts with contentment. We thank You Allah, for Your many blessings on us. We pray for our brothers and sisters in Palestine and around the world, we are pray for our beloved Br. Mohammad Subeh who is in Gaza, and for his family. We ask Allah to protect us all, forgive us for our shortcomings, and make us among those who are successful in this life and the next.

Announcements

Updated WVMA 1446H BoT and BoD Candidates Slate

The WVMA Election Committee has reviewed and vetted all the applicants for the BoT and BoD opening for 1446 H (2024-2025). Click here to view the results. The qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an on-line Election Forum on 7/14/2024, Inshallah.

Back to School Backpack Drive

Join WVMA's First Annual Backpack Drive! Each year, the cost of a new backpack and school supplies can be a financial burden for many families. With your support, new backpacks and school supplies can help children focus on learning and reaching their full potential. It costs only $11 for each bag plus supplies! Help us spread the word by sharing our Drive with your network. Let's make a difference, one backpack at a time! Donate now and volunteer for the drive!

Upcoming Events & Programs

Chess on Fridays

Join us for a friendly game of Chess on Fridays at LGIC throughout the summer starting tonight! Bring your A-game, chess board, and snacks to share! Please note, this is not a class; participants should have an introductory knowledge of chess. For inquiries, email [email protected]. Let's make this summer a checkmate!

Family Hike

Join the hiking club this Saturday morning for a community hike. This week we are hiking the Jones Trail in Los Gatos. Meet us at Los Gatos High School basketball gym, before 7:30am which is when the hike will begin. Please refer to the hiking WhatsApp group for weekly hiking updates.

Maghrib Meetups

Join us every Saturday at 7:30pm for our Summer Maghrib Meet-Ups at LGIC. Bring your family, your friends and your favorite treats to share, whether it's juicy watermelon slices or crunchy cookies! See you there!

Sisters Open Halaqa

Resumes next Thursday July 11th. Join us for a heartwarming session of faith, food and friends. The conversation will be centered around the path to Allah. This halaqa is held every other week.

Youth Beach Bonfire

WVMA youth are having their second annual beach bonfire at Seabright beach in Santa Cruz! This special event is open to youth aged 14 and up. Bus tickets are limited, so make sure to purchase yours ASAP! Spots are filling up quickly. Register today at tinyurl.com/wvmabonfire24. Dont miss out on this fantastic event we cant wait to see you there!

In-Person Community Pulse Check

We want to check up on your needs! Join us for an in-person community pulse check on Thursday July 18th at Saratoga Musalla after maghrib prayer. You can ask questions and give us feedback on what you like and where we need improvement. Your voice matters!

Welcome Hujjaj Dinner

Join us on Friday July 19th as we welcome back our beloved Hujjaj with a community potluck! We look forward to seeing everyone there and hearing beautiful stories from Hajj. Stay tuned for RSVP link.

Summer Programs

Reflections from the Seerah

Join us as we embark on an inspiring journey through the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad (s). Every Wednesday after Maghrib, Imam Tahir will guide us in this enlightening series. Sessions will alternate between LGIC and Saratoga Musalla. This week it will be held Saratoga Musalla.

Middle School Boys Programs

Join Zaid Syed every Tuesday at 7:30 pm at Saratoga Musalla for a halaqa exploring Muslim leaders and exemplars. All middle school boys are encouraged to attend. Don't miss this chance to become a Young Khalifa! Sign up at bit.ly/wvma-boys

College Admission Workshop

High school seniors, don't miss out! Join Ayesha Kauser's 4-part college admissions workshop. Get expert guidance on essays and building your college list. Ace your applications with confidence! Secure your spot today!

Living Legacy Day Camp

Leaving your legacy Bamrec is partnering with WVMA to offer a unique camp for the week of July 29th at LGIC that provides hands on experiences teaching kids what it means to build a legacy. Campers will understand the important role they play on this earth and key concepts around sadaqah jariyah, Ihsan, and ummah. Click here to sign up!

Programs Running

Community Happenings

Support 2399 Eagle Project at LGIC

My name is Noor Aldimassi, and I am a scout from Troop 2399 working towards my Eagle Project at LGIC. My project aims to enhance the front yard of the Masjid, including building a "Free Little Library" and a brick pony/knee wall with a lit logo of the West Valley Muslim Association (WVMA). Your support will not only benefit LGIC and my project but also serve as a communal invitation (Da'wah). The library will help connect neighbors and strengthen our community relationships, transforming the dirt lawn into a welcoming space. Thank you for your support! Click here to support this community initiative.

Keys to Deeper Spiritual Joy & Growth

Join Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui, Shaykh Riad Saloojee, and other teachers of the Al-Madina Seminary as they explore timely, tested, and transformative spiritual wisdom from saintly scholars of Islamic spirituality: Shaykh ibn Ataillah, Shaykh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani, and Shaykh Ahmed al-Sirhindi, may Allah sanctify their souls. For more details and to register, please click here: https://www.almadina.org/summer-suhba

Photo of the Week

Last Saturday, our dedicated community members came together to plant trees at LGIC. In doing so, they embraced the timeless wisdom of Allahs Messenger (), who said:

There is none amongst the Muslims who plants a tree or sows seeds, and then a bird, or a person or an animal eats from it, but it is regarded as a charitable gift for him.
[Al Bukhari 2320]

May these trees stand as enduring symbols of our shared commitment to the environment and our faith.

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