WVMA Weekly Newsletter

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All Happenings at WVMA

Jumma Mubaraka!

Oh Allah, as we enter the blessed month of Sha'ban we ask You to illuminate our hearts with anticipation and readiness for the sacred month ahead. Grant us the strength to maximize our deeds and draw closer to You. May our actions during Sha'ban pave the way for a Ramadan filled with spiritual growth, devotion, and acceptance of our supplications. Ease the burdens of our brothers and sisters in Palestine, Yemen, Sudan, and across the world, and envelop us all in Your boundless mercy and grace.

Featured Event: Palestine, Technology & the Pursuit of Justice

Join us tomorrow night at LGIC to hear from Paul Biggar, the New York-based innovator known for shedding light on the tech industry's silence regarding Israel's actions against Palestinian civilians in Gaza. Engage in an important conversation about the courage to speak out for truth, even when it is difficult. Light refreshments will be served.

Announcements

Volunteer this Ramadan

With just 29 days left until Ramadan, now is the perfect time to start preparing and make the intention to give back through service to your community. There are various tasks and plenty of opportunities for everyone. Sign up to volunteer today! Let's start this blessed month with the intention of pleasing Allah by serving others and spreading kindness.

Eat Out & Help Out

It just keeps getting more delicious!!
This week, mention WVMA when you dine-in or takeout at Chicken G's in Mountain View and Lados Restaurant in Sunnyvale, and they will donate 25% of your meal cost to WVMA! Their menus will not disappoint!

Upcoming Events

Bonus Siraat Pathways with Ust. Mohammed Isaaq

Surprise bonus session! Join us tomorrow Thursday, February 15th with Ustadh Mohammed Isaaq once more inshAllah. The session will begin after Isha at around 8:15pm. We encourage you all to join us for Isha as well at 8pm.

Calligraphy Workshop with Hajji Noor Deen

Join esteemed artist, Hajji Noor Deen this Saturday for a workshop for those ages 14+ interested in increasing their skill and practice of Islamic Art. After the workshop, everyone is welcomed to an art exhibit where you can buy his breathtaking artwork! Register at bit.ly/wvma-feb17, limited spots available.

Tahajjud Tigers at Saratoga Musalla

This Sunday Tahajjud Tigers are coming to Saratoga Musalla! Join us as we come together to engage in the Tahajjud prayer, Fajr prayer, and share moments of indulgence.

Siraat Pathways with Ust. Hosai Mojaddidi

Siraat will be holding part 2 of the Pathways series, "Balancing the Mind, Body, & Soul in the Latter Days" with Ust. Hosai Mojaddidi next Tuesday, February 20th. Doors open at 6:15pm for suhbah and light refreshments. The halaqa will begin promptly at 6:45pm. Open primarily to ages 22-35. We hope to see you there Insha'Allah!

Ramadan Ramp-up with Imam Tahir

It's time to ramp up and prepare for Ramadan! We invite you and your families to join us with Imam Tahir Anwar on Friday, February 23rd as we prepare for a Ramadan filled with spiritual and personal growth inshAllah. We will also be introducing this year's Ramadan theme "Muraqaba" and how we will implement it community-wide inshAllah. See you there! RSVP at bit.ly/wvma-feb23

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.

Program Highlights

After Khutbah Discussion with Sh. Elbakri

After the 3:30 khutbah at LGIC, middle schoolers have the opportunity to join Shaykh ElBakri for a meaningful post-youth khutbah discussion.

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.

Bidayat al-Hidaya Course

Every Monday evening at LGIC we encourage everyone to join us with Ust. Basil Farooq for a 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. Sign up at bit.ly/wvma-hidaya.

Community Book Club

Book club kicked off this week! Join us every Wednesday starting at LGIC for an intergenerational book club where diverse voices come together to explore timeless wisdom through the lens of Islamic principles and guidance. Join the bookclub WhatsApp group to stay up to date!

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.

Investment Course

We are pleased to announce that WVMA will be offering an 8-week intensive course on investing! It will be held every Sunday by Br. Iqbal Mirza and Br. Monis Mohammed, stock investors with over 20 years of experience. Sign up before early bird registration ends on Feb 21st. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your financial knowledge!

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

Miftaah Circle: Pathways to Paradise

Join us for our upcoming Miftaah Circle, Pathways to Paradise on February 24th at the UC Berkeley Campus, with esteemed scholars including, Shaykh Mikaeel Smith, Shaykh Navaid Aziz, Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi, and more! Tickets are on-sale at miftaah.org/paradise and you can use UCB25 for a discount! Register today.

Photo of the Week

Last Thursday, WVMA had the honor of hosting Hajji Noor Deen, a renowned master of Arabic calligraphy, for a captivating demonstration of Arabic Calligraphy in the Chinese Style. We are excited to have him return to LGIC this Saturday, insha'Allah, for a Calligraphy workshop (sign up here), and later for an art exhibit open to the public.

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