WVMA Weekly Newsletter

9 months ago

All Happenings at WVMA

Jumma Mubaraka!

Oh Allah bless us with Your Guidance and Gentleness. Be with us in every moment of our lives. Grant us to be grateful for the blessings Youve bestowed on us and let them be a proof for us and not against us. Forgive us for our shortcomings and bless us with the best of this life and the next.

Community Updates

Acknowledging our Dedicated Board Members

As the current board term comes to an end, we'd like to give a sincere thank you to our board members who have worked tirelessly throughout their term to help our community thrive.

We will greatly miss working with our exiting board members but know they will continue to be an integral part of the community and its success in this life and the next.

JazakummAllahu Khairan to:

Br. Abde Shadab Faruqui for his dedication to the board and his willingness to help in any capacity, specifically his role as the youth secretary during his tenure.
Br. Iftikhar Ahmed for his tireless efforts on the BOT and his diligence and commitment to all the projects he undertook. He was integral in helping WVMA assess real estate purchasing opportunities.
Br. Omar Chughtai for his sincere efforts in helping build structure and sustainability in board practices and serving as the Vice President/Secretary.
Sr. Sadia Azeem for her dedication to programs, events, and best practices at WVMA, as she made efforts to ensure that the community carried a comprehensive and collective voice.

May Allah accept from each and every one of you and make your service a means of great success in this life and the next.

May Allah reward our continuing board members and oncoming board members and grant us the best of leadership that will be a means of our entrance into his Highest Paradise.

Welcome our new board:

President:
Br. Osman Ghafoor

BOT:

Br. Aamir Wahid
Sr. Asfia Khan
Br. Mohammad Subeh
Sr. Samina Chauhdry

BOD:

Br. Adel Anwar
Br. Ahmad Torjaman
Br. Ashraf Dawood
Br. Naheed Vora
Sr. Saugher Nojan
Br. Waqar Chaudry

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

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].

Arabic Playgroup Openings
We are excited to announce that we have limited open spots for our Arabic playgroup at WVMA for children ages 3-6. The playgroup meets every Tuesday and Thursday. We will utilize different methods to teach children how to read and write Arabic while taking care of other developmental needs. Click here for more details and registration.

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Upcoming Events & Programs

* There will be no journey with Quran Sisters halaqa this Friday

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].

Community Hike

Join the hiking club this Saturday morning for a community hike. This week we are hiking the trail at Tony Look to Maisies Peak. To join the hiking club and stay up to date please submit an application using this link.

Monthly Community Qiyam

Bring your family this Sunday to reap the benefits of the golden hour of Tahajjud and make dua for our Ummah. This Qiyam takes place on the first Sunday of the month at Saratoga Musalla. We hope you can join us!

Family Biking

Come out and bike with the WVMA Biking Club every Sunday! This week we will meet at 8:45 am to bike along the Guadalupe River Trail. All levels are welcome. Join the biking WhatsApp group for weekly biking updates.

Spiritual Resistance with Sh. Ieasha Prime

We are excited to welcome the beloved Sh. Ieasha Prime back to WVMA for a special community event! Join us this Wednesday, September 4th, at LGIC as she shares valuable insights on developing spiritual resilience in the face of life's challenges. Discover practical advice on maintaining faith and strength during difficult times. Dont miss this opportunity to be inspired and uplifted! RSVP at bit.ly/wvma-sept4

Sunnah Festival - Youth Theatre Casting Call

Calling all kids aged 6 and over! Do your little ones want to shine on stage and learn about the beautiful Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (s)? Sign them up for an open casting call for a series of fun plays that celebrate Sunnah teachings. No acting experience is needed, just a passion for learning and performing! Sign up at bit.ly/wvma-sunnah-theatre to stay up to date on details about auditions and practice dates.

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!

Community Happenings

Together for Sudan with Sami Hamdi

Join Sadagaat USA Appeak for our dinner event at the MCA on Saturday evening in support of the people of Sudan. Click here to help Sudan today!

Startup Boot Camp

Shine Labs and Silicon Valley Entrepreneurship Club present Startup Boot Camp. From dream to reality: Launch your startup! Click here to sign up.

Photo of the Week

What an honor it was to have Imam Suhaib Webb visit our community last weekend. His enlightening talk on how the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) provide guidance and hope in navigating modern-day challenges and opportunities was truly inspiring.

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