WVMA Weekly Newsletter

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Jumma Mubaraka!

Oh Allah with You is all might and all power. Make us of those who recognize this, and live by this. Allow us to understand Your control over all things and to live every moment in complete submission to You. Allow us to understand that this submission is the key to our success in this life and the next. Oh Allah, we are weak and in need and You are free of all needs, powerful over all things. Answer our prayers, come to our aid, and the aid of our brothers and sisters in Palestine and around the world. Forgive us, have mercy on us, and protect us from those who harm.

Featured Events:
Limitless Beginnings with Ust. Mohammad Isaaq

This Saturday join Ust. Mohammad Isaaq at LGIC for a step-by-step half-day workshop to goal setting using faith-based frameworks, contemporary techniques and the four temperaments model.

Announcements

Renovations and repairs

LGIC has come to life with prayers, programs, and events these past couple years. As we've filled the masjid with and increase sense ofcommunity, the facilities have undergone a lot of wear and tear. Since its purchase in 2018, our improvements and upgrades on the facilities have been minimal. Two weeks back, we sustained substantial damage to auditorium area of LGIC (due to plumbing issues). This damage has resulted in the need for repairs, and also set in motion some long needed improvements as well. In the next several weeks we will be:

Fixing major plumbing issues in the restrooms (adjacent to the auditorium)
Revamping the auditorium
- updating HVAC
- updating ceiling and floor
- updating sound system
- creating a flex space for versatile usage (banquet hall, lectures, overflow for prayer, etc)
We plan to continue our programs and events during construction and we appreciate your patience and cooperation during this time as parts of the facilities will be off limits.
Additionally, you can also support this project using the link below.

Support LGIC Repairs

Let's Appreciate our Spiritual Leaders

We invite you to join us as we express heartfelt gratitude to our spiritual leaders who guide our community with wisdom and compassion. Take a moment to pen down your thoughts of gratitude. Share how their teachings have impacted your life positively. Leave your note at the LGIC Lobby or shared it electronically at bit.ly/wvma-appreciation. Together let's flood our spiritual leaders with love and appreciation. Your words have the power to uplift and inspire!

Eat Out & Help Out

For the month of February WVMA is launching a community-wide fundraising event that brings together restaurants, and community members to help raise funds for WVMA. Local businesses will donate 25% of your meal cost to WVMA whether it's dine-in or takeout. Just mention WVMA when you place your orderit's that simple! Kicking off the first week (Feb 1-8) are Falafel Flame in San Jose and Green N Grills in Union City. Stay tuned for the calendar featuring more participating restaurants. Let's make this month delicious and impactful together!

Upcoming Events

Journey to the Quran

Sisters, join us this Sunday for an inspiring evening with Dr. Rania Awaad, Ustadha Maryam Amir, and Hafidha Suzane Derani as they discuss their "Journey to the Quran". This event will be for sisters only with a livestream option for those who cannot attend in person. Seating is limited so register today inshaAllah!

Siraat Brothers' Social

Siraat brothers are partnering with WVMAs Fajr and Coffee series by joining them for Fajr prayer this Saturday at 6am, followed by breakfast. We urge you to bring a companion, whether its your dad, brother or friend and show them the power of strong social ties. The event will feature a khatera on brotherhood after Fajr salah. We look forward to seeing you! RSVP: tinyurl.com/brothers-fajr

Family Hike

Join the hiking club every Saturday morning for a community hike. This week we are hiking at Ed R. Levin County Park. Meet us at this meeting point at 9:00am. Please refer to the hiking WhatsApp group for weekly hiking updates.

Life in the Struggle with Imam Amir Abdel Malik

Join us on Saturday evening for a lecture by Amir Abdulmalik Ali to learn about Imam Jamil Al-Amin from the Black Panther Party. Imam Jamil, formerly known as H Rap Brown, was a chairman of SNCC, the minister of justice for the Black Panther Party, and was appointed Amir of 40 mosques. He currently is wrongfully imprisoned, and the struggle to #freeimamjamil is ongoing. This session will serve as a launch session for our bookclub on Revolution by the Book authored by Imam Jamil Al-Amin.

Siraat Pathways: Inner Mirrors

In conjunction with Khalil Center, Siraat is delighted to announce that Sr. Sabreen Azhar will be leading the upcoming Pathways series, "Inner Mirrors: Cultivating Mindful & the Transformative Power of Reflection" on Tuesday, January 30th! Doors open at 6:15pm and halaqa will begin at 6:45pm. Open primarily to ages 22-35.

Entrepreneurship 101 Series

The WVMA Entrepreneurship Club is delighted to invite you to our fourth Entrepreneurship 101 series event! Join us on Thursday, February 1st, at the MCA where we'll dive into navigating the high-tech business landscape. We will hear from Mr. Raghib Hussain, President of Products and Technologies, Marvell Technology and Mr. Faysal Sohail, Managing Director Presidio Ventures. The event includes a light dinner and a networking session. We look forward to seeing you there! RSVP at bit.ly/wvma-entr101

Community Rummage Sale

Come sell your stuff and find treasures! It's time to declutter and refresh before Ramadan! Join us for a special community rummage sale, offering you the opportunity to buy and sell gently used items. Mark your calendars for Feb 3rd! If you'd like to be a vendor (it's free!), sign up using this link.

Soul Food Night

WVMA is pleased to be co-sponsoring with the MCA a night of delicious halal soul food and educational games. RSVP by January 28 to guarantee tickets. Soul food includes foods such as bbq, pies, fried fish, and more. This night honors the contributions and culture of the first to practice Islam in America; over 30% of Africans who survived slavery in the Americas were Muslim.

Muslims in Office: Amplifying the Muslim Voice

Join us for a special Q&A session with Muslim elected officials as they discuss their paths into politics and share personal motivations and challenges, while highlighting pivotal moments in their careers. Don't miss this unique opportunity to engage with these accomplished leaders as they emphasize the significance of diversity and representation in shaping inclusive policies for diverse constituencies. RSVP at bit.ly/wvma-feb2

WVMA Youth Ice Skating

Get ready for a day of frosty fun as we hit the ice together! If you're 14+ this is your invitation to join the coolest event of the season. Admission is $25 at the rink. RSVP now to let us know you are coming. It's going to be a blast! See you on the ice!

The Art of Calligraphy with Haji Noor Deen

We are excited to invite you for an exploration of calligraphy with Haji Noor Deen, a renowned master of Arabic calligraphy, where history meets artistry. This family-friendly event is a visual journey through the 1000-year legacy of the Wei Muslims in China, intertwined with a captivating demonstration of Arabic Calligraphy in the Chinese Style. This demonstration is not to be missed! RSVP at bit.ly/wvma-hajideen

Islamic Finance with Sh. Joe Bradford

Mark your calendars! Sh. Joe Bradford, an entrepreneur and American scholar of Islam, will be coming to WVMA. On Friday night, discover the profound relationship between the purpose of money and aligning it with your core values.

On Saturday, gain insights into Islamic perspectives on investing, mortgages, endowments, and more, as we navigate the legal intricacies of financial matters. RSVP to both events at bit.ly/wvma-bradford. We are excited to have you join us inshAllah!

WVMA Programs & Clubs

Intermediate Quranic Arabic Online Course

Starting this Sunday! We are excited to announce a 12 week online interactive Quranic Arabic Level 2 course for adults. Strengthen your vocabulary and acquire intermediate grammar by studying Surah Maryam and Sarah Yusuf. Register now before this Sunday and embark on this transformative linguistic exploration!

Bidayat al-Hidaya Course

Last week was the opening session of our course on the transformative wisdom of Imam Ghazali's "Bidayat al-Hidaya". This course unveils the fundamentals of God-consciousness (taqwa), offering motivation and guidance for a more enlightened spiritual journey. We encourage everyone to join us every Monday at LGIC! Sign up at bit.ly/wvma-hidaya.

40 Hadith of Imam An-Nawawi

Starting this Thursday, join Imam Albaraa every Thursday for a deep-dive into Imam Nawawi's 40 Hadiths and its application in modern times. This compilation is a comprehensive breakdown of Islam and what every Muslim must know and act upon. We encourage everyone to seize this opportunity of valuable knowledge inshAllah.

Weekly Ongoing Programs

We have halaqas, classes, recreation and so many other activities that happen regularly at WVMA. Please click below to get detailed information on all the different offerings. Classes are up and running unless otherwise noted.

Visit our website to view our Clubs and Committees to stay up to date on their weekly events.

WVMA Weekly Programs

Community Happenings

Shut It Down for Gaza & Yemen

We are looking forward to seeing everyone with their flags rain or shine! Lets show our support for Yemen and stand up for Palestine!

Bayan Benefit with Dalia Mogahed

A benefit dinner with Dalia Mogahed to support scholarship of Muslim leaders elevating communities and the next generation. Get your tickets at bayanonline.org/SJ.

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