WVMA Weekly Newsletter

9 months ago

All Happenings at WVMA

Jumma Mubaraka!

Ya Allah grant us forgiveness such that our hearts are pure and free from any stain. Ya Allah grant us from your mercy that we are able to spend every moment with You. Ya Allah do not let us stray from Your path, do not let the life of this world delude us, do not make us of those who forgot and are forgotten. Ya Allah be the with us in every moment, shield us from every evil, guide us in every step. There is no might and no power except for with You.

Community Updates

We thank the community for their cooperation and patience as we work on revising our CUP with the town of Los Gatos.

Unfortunately, a small group of Los Gatos residents motivated by Islamophobia, have been harassing our attendees and advocating against the masjid.

Their main point of contention is Fajr and Isha prayers, as they fall outside our operational hours.

The WVMA leadership, board, staff and volunteers alongside the community continue to make considerable efforts to ensure we can continue to pray all five prayers at the masjid. We have thus far:

Met with the town of Los Gatos and addressed their questions and concerns.
Moved iqama for Isha prayer to an earlier time in order to have facilities vacated before 10pm.
Assembled a team to ensure LGIC facilities are code complaint and to apply for a revised CUP

Please stay tuned for updates as we work with the city to protect our right to fully utilize our property. Please also dont hesitate to contact us if you have further questions or suggestions.

There will be no Jumu'ah prayer at the Prospect Center on August 30th due to maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

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Weekend School Job Opening
WVMA is seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Learning Educator to join our ALIF Weekend Islamic School, focusing on children aged 4-6 years old. Click here for the job description. To apply, please submit your resume to [email protected].

Upcoming Events & Programs

Community Talk with Imam Suhaib Webb

We are excited to welcome Imam Suhaib Webb back to the Bay Area this Friday evening at LGIC! Join us for a community talk on how the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) provide guidance and hope in navigating modern-day challenges and opportunities. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP at bit.ly/wvma-aug23.

Chess on Fridays

Join us every Friday for a friendly game of Chess at LGIC! 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].

Family Hike

Join the hiking club this Saturday morning for a community hike. This week we are hiking the Alma and Redwood Springs Loop. Click here for the meeting location. Please refer to the hiking WhatsApp group for weekly hiking updates.

Family Beach Day

Join us this Sunday morning at 9 am or a fun-filled day by the ocean! Well kick things off with water play for the kiddos, followed by some surfing with Br. Omar Sobh. No previous surfing experience is required! Families can relax on the sand, build castles, and even hunt for treasures! Bathrooms are on-site, and $10 parking is available nearby. Weather will be perfectmild in the morning, warming up as we go. Boogie boards and wetsuits available on first come first serve. Surfers must sign waiver at bit.ly/wvma-surf. Dont miss out on this day of family fun and beautiful beach vibes!

Family Biking

Come out and bike with the WVMA Biking Club every Sunday! This week we will meet at 9:00am to bike from La Avenida Bike Trail to Twin Creeks. All levels are welcome. Join the biking WhatsApp group for weekly biking updates.

The Great Sisters' Bake Off

Siraat is holding their Great Siraat Sisters' Bake Off this Sunday! If you're a fellow foodie, show up to enjoy the different dishes and rank your favorites. May the best dish win! RSVP and more info: tinyurl.com/bake-off-2024. If you're offering a dish at the social, please make sure to follow the instructions listed on the RSVP page so we can plan appropriately. Feel free to bring games and other activities to enjoy while the bake-off is happening. We look forward to seeing you Insha'Allah! Siraat events are open primarily to ages 22-35.

Cookbook Club

Join WVMA's first cookbook club! We hope to honor our rich heritage of food with books that represent the vast cultures of Muslims. Every month a new book will get picked and on the last Monday of the month, we will get together for a potluck of food made from the book's recipes.

Our August book is Falastin by Sami Tamimi. Book discussions will happen in the WhatsApp group here:
bit.ly/wvma-cookbook-club

Our August potluck will be this Monday, August 26 (at 6:30) at LGIC.
Bon Appetit!

Arabic Classes for Middle/High School Students

Faseeha is a language institute that is partnering with WVMA to offer Arabic classes for students in 7th to 12th grades. Faseeha institute is WASC accredited and is working towards UC accreditation in the upcoming academic year. If you havent yet registered your child for the Arabic program starting next week please do so soon!

WVMA's 2nd Annual Sunnah Festival

Save the Date! We are excited to announce our Second Annual Sunnah Festival, a day-long celebration of the life and sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The festival will feature a vibrant bazaar, inspiring talks, and engaging activities for all ages. Mark your calendars for September 14 at LGIC and join us for this special event. RSVP using this link. We invite you to be a part of the celebration by becoming a sponsor or a vendor at our bazaar. Let's come together to honor the life of our beloved Prophet. Stay tuned for more details!

Du'as Corner

Du'a for the brother-in-law of Sr. Nighat Chaudhry, Br. Tariq Rashid who passed away this week. May Allah grant him the highest level of Jannah without any hisaab.
Du'a for Br. Asad Jamal's father who also passed away. May Allah grant him the highest level of Jannah without any hisaab.
Du'a for Br. Mohammad Subeh who is in the hospital.
Du'a for Sr. Khalida Kareemi who is recovering from a stroke.

May Allah grant complete shifa and afiya to those who are sick, and may He bless all of those who have passed away with eternal happiness and success.

Photo of the Week

Summer is almost over! To beat the heat, we threw a back-to-school ice cream social at LGIC the weekend before school started! All ages participated in the deliciously cool celebration of ice cream and toppings!

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