WVMA Weekly Newsletter
All Happenings at WVMA
Jumma Mubaraka!
Oh Allah keep us in Your worship and constantly remembering You. Make our hearts firm in faith and allow us to be brothers and sisters to on another in the most sincerest of ways. Bless our lives, our families, our homes, and our communities. Let us never lose sight of the ultimate goal of attaining Your pleasure.
Featured Events:
Muslims in Office
Happeing Friday night! Join us for a special Q&A session with Muslim elected officials, from congress to local governments, 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.
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.
Eat Out & Help Out
Eating out has never tasted better!!
For the next 7 days, mention WVMA when you dine-in or takeout at Falafel Flame in San Jose and Green N Grills in Union City, and they will donate 25% of your meal cost to WVMA!
Give back in the most delicious way! Take a break from cooking, while you support both your Masjid and local Muslim businesses!
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!
Upcoming Events
Entrepreneurship 101 Series
Join the WVMA Entrepreneurship Club at MCA for their fourth Entrepreneurship 101 series event! They will dive into navigating the high-tech business landscape with 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
After Khutbah Discussion with Sh. ElBakri
Every other Friday after the 3:30 khutbah, middle schoolers have the opportunity to join Shaykh ElBakri for a meaningful post-youth khutbah discussion. This week it will take place at Prospect Center.
Family Hike
Join the hiking club every Saturday morning for a community hike. This week we are hiking at the Los Gatos Creek Trail. Meet us at this meeting point at 8:45am, hike starts at 9am sharp. Please refer to the hiking WhatsApp group for weekly hiking updates.
Community Rummage Sale
Calling all treasure hunters! Get ready to shop this Saturday at our community rummage sale, while supporting community members! Don't miss out on incredible finds and unbeatable deals! Also, Los Gatos Library will be there with books and for anyone who wants to sign up for a library card! See you there!
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.
WVMA Youth Ice Skating
This Sunday 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!
Business Pitch for Inference Analytics
Join us on Zoom, this Sunday at 6pm with the Entrepreneurship Club of WVMA to review the virtual presentation of Farrukh Khan, Founder and CEO of Inference Analytics transforming healthcare with Generative AI Healthcare Application Platform.
Community Book Club
Let's begin a literary journey that transcends generations! Join us every Wednesday starting Feb 7th at LGIC for an intergenerational book club where diverse voices come together to explore timeless wisdom through the lens of Islamic principles and guidance. This bookclub of all ages is intended to ignite activism and passion!
The Art of Calligraphy with Haji Noor Deen
Only one week away! 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!
Sacrifice in Islam: Gaza to Americas
We are delighted to announce our collaboration with Lighthouse Mosque for a special event featuring Ust. Ubaydullah Evans and Imam Fateen Saifullah. Join us as we explore the profound topic of 'Sacrifice in Islam: From Gaza to Americas' on Saturday, February 24th at 6:00 PM at Lighthouse Mosque.
WVMA Programs & Clubs
40 Hadith of Imam An-Nawawi
Join Imam Albaraa tonight for the first session of 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. Register using this link.
Sisters Open Halaqa
Tonight there's open halaqa for sisters, 7:00pm at LGIC. Join us for a heartwarming evening filled with faith, delicious food, and the company of wonderful friends. The conversation will be centered around the path to Allah.
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.
Sisters' Halaqa in Urdu
Join Sr. Fareeda Bhatti every Tuesdays at 10am on zoom for a Sisters halaqa with a new topic "The Names and Attributes of Allah (swt)", taught in Urdu. Please join using this Zoom Meeting.
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.
Community Happenings
Ramadan Bazar
Join us for an exciting in-person event at the Yaseen Burlingame Center, located on Gilbreth Road in Burlingame, CA, USA , February 3rd from 12-8 P. Get ready to immerse yourself in the joyful spirit of Ramadan as we celebrate with delicious food, vibrant cultural performances, and a variety of engaging activities for all ages. Get your tickets here!
Photo of the Week
On Saturday we had a room full of enthasuist knowledge-seekers attending Ust. Mohammed Isaaq's Limitless Boundaries intensive workshop on goal setting using faith-based frameworks, contemporary techniques and the four temperaments model. Everyone left the worlshop feeling motivated to set and achieve their goals. May Allah put barakeh in the time and efforts of our community and allow us all to achieve our goals whilst pleasing Him.
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