WVMA Weekly Newsletter

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All Happenings at WVMA

Jumma Mubaraka!

Oh Allah guide us and protect us. Have mercy on us. Forgive our loved ones who have passed away, cure those who are sick, bring peace and justice to anyone deprived of it. Bless us with the best life and a more beautiful ending.

Announcements

The time has come to nominate members to the WVMA BoT and BoD open positions for Hijri 1446 (2024 2025). There are 5 board positions available. The nomination form submission deadline is Thursday, June 27, 2024, at midnight, and nominee information submission is due by Sunday, July 7, 2024, at midnight. Click here for the Nomination form.

Upcoming Events

Family Hike

Join the hiking club every Saturday morning for a family hike. This week we are hiking at the Zinfandel Trail. Meet us at this meeting point at 8:30 am. Please refer to the hiking WhatsApp group for weekly hiking updates.

Sisters Potluck Brunch & Mawlid

Happening this Saturday! Join us for a heartwarming Sisters Potluck Brunch and Mawlid at LGIC. Celebrate the bonds of sisterhood with shared dishes and moments of reflection. Connect and uplift with us on this special day! RSVP and let us know you're coming inshAllah!

AI Opportunities Masterclass

This Saturday, join us for our 2nd AI opportunities masterclass, as we learn from inspiring professionals about AI in academics, career, business, and beyond. RSVP at bit.ly/wvma-ai

Fajr & Coffee with Ust. Mohammad Imran Sait

Join us for Fajr prayer followed by a talk by Ust. Mohammad Imran Sait from on unlocking the Quran's guidance for life, and then coffee and breakfast. Ust. Imran Sait is a visiting from India and is the instructor and scholar of word-for-word Quran Translation. Bring your favorite dish or snack to share, and enjoy a morning of spirituality and fellowship with your community.

Revolution by the Book with Imam Abdel Malik Ali

Join us this Sunday Afternoon at LGIC as Imam Abdel Malik Ali delves in Revolution by the Book by Imam Jamil al-Amin. This book stresses that real revolution begins within us upon our belief in the sovereignty of Allah, and how we can use this belief to fuel the revolutions of today.

Business Pitch for Ruh

Join us on Zoom, this Sunday at 6pm with the Entrepreneurship Club of WVMA to review the virtual presentation of Omar Khan, the Co-Founder and CEO of Ruh, a trusted Muslim Online Therapy Platform. Ruh is an online therapy platform offering accessible, culturally responsive, and faith-sensitive mental health care.

Print Making with Omar Din

Join us for an amazing opportunity to learn printmaking with Omar Din. This workshop will take you through the steps of carving, inking, and printing! Registration cost includes materials. The class is open to everyone over 14 years of age. We'll be printing art about Palestine inshaAllah. Don't miss out, register today!

Foundations Self Care & Wellness

Discover simple and effective ways to care for your mind, body, and spirit with guidance from Holistic Nurse Coach, Pakeeza Ali. Together we will prioritize your overall well-being using practical tips and personalized strategies. This also includes a hands-on session where you'll craft your own vision board and map out your journey to holistic self-care success! We will also enjoy light refreshments offered by SereniTea Breaks. Hurry, spots are limited, so sign up fast!

Summer Maghrib Meetups

Get ready for a summer filled with community spirit! Starting May 18th, join us for every Saturday night 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!

Book Reading & Signing of "A Dream of Palestine"

Join us on Sunday, May 19th for a book reading and signing event with renowned children's author Wafa Shami, as she presents her new book "A Dream of Palestine: Teta's Story of al-Nakba." This event is tailored for ages 5-12 years old, offering young readers an engaging and educational journey through storytelling. Signed books will be available for purchase and the proceeds will go to support children and families in Gaza. RSVP at bit.ly/wvma-may19

Community Jeopardy Night

An evening of community FUN awaits at WVMAs 2nd Jeopardy Night, hosted by Br. Hisham Izzeldin! Get ready to challenge your Islamic knowledge and have a blast! Well start after Maghrib. Pizza will be served at 7:00 pm inshAllah. Hope to see you there! RSVP at bit.ly/wvma-jeopardy

Trials and Tribulations: Divine Wisdom from Quran

Save the date: Saturday, May 25th, for a discussion with Imam Mustapha Elturk and Imam Abdel Malik Ali on the important topic of navigating life's challenges through guidance from the Quran. RSVP at bit.ly/wvma-may25

New Programs

Clarifying Misunderstood Verses and Hadith on Women in Islam

Ever come across a hadith or quranic verse interpretation that left you puzzled? Join us for our latest sisters program at LGIC with Ust. Maryam Amir where she sheds light on misunderstood verses and hadiths concerning women in Islam. See you this Saturday morning! RSVP at bit.ly/wvma-sisterstruth

Sisters Quran Circle

A new afternoon sisters' Quran circle is starting next Monday with Sr. Soumiya Basima at LGIC. We will be starting with Surat al-Kahf. Sign up at bit.ly/wvma-sisters-tajweed

Arabic Grammar for Urdu-speaking Sisters

Get ready to explore Arabic grammar in a class tailored especially for Urdu speakers! Join Sr. Fareeda Bhatti every Thursday at 10:30 AM starting May 16th at Saratoga Musalla. Don't miss out on this enriching opportunity! Click here to register.

Programs Resuming

Community Happenings

Hand off Rafah March

Join us for a family-friendly rally and march this Friday, May 10 at 5:30 pm at De Anza Park in Sunnyvale. Demand an end to the siege, an end to the genocide, and a free Palestine!

Palestine Cultural Day

Join us in this community cultural and flag-raising ceremony. This community celebration honors the local Palestinian community and its contributions to the Bay Area's civic life as well as the historical and cultural contributions of Palestinians. This event is free and open to the public

Africa Day 2024

Join us on May 25th in Los Gatos for the Africa Day celebration. From the heart of the Bay Area to the global stage, we harness the power of music and infectious rhythms to inspire and ignite social transformation. Click here to RSVP.

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