All Happenings at WVMA
Oh Allah we turn to you with hearts that have seen a troubled world. We ask you with full knowledge that none can provide but You. Please forgive us and have mercy on us. Remove the injustice on our brothers and sisters in Palestine and around the world. Make us from those whose faith elevates us in this life and the next. Let us live and die in a state of complete submission to You.
The newly elected members of WVMA begin their two-year term on 1 Rabi-ul-Awal (expected this Sunday, August 24, 2025), InshaAllah.
Congratulations to Our New Leaders
Were excited to welcome the following brothers and sisters who will be serving our community:
**President:**Osman Ghafoor
**Board of Trustees:**Elijah Reynolds, Naheed Vora
**Board of Directors:**Anas Syed, Saugher Nojan, Tariq Abed
Continuing Members
Were grateful for the continued service of:
**BoT:**Asfia Khan, Mohammad Subeh
**BoD:**Adel Anwar, Ashraf Dawood, Waqar Chaudhry
Healtfelt Thanks to Our Outgoing Members
A special note of appreciation to those completing their terms:
Aamir Waheed
Samina Chaudhary
Ahmad Torjaman
Your time, effort, and contributions have left a lasting impactmay Allah (SWT) bless you abundantly.
Click hereto meet the entire WVMA board member team.
Alhamdulillah, we are delighted to officially welcome Imam Basil Farooq as our new Imam at WVMA!
Though this may feel like an introduction, many of you already know Imam Basil wellhe has been an integral part of our community for years, serving as a teacher, khateeb, and mentor. It is a true blessing that he has now formally joined the WVMA family as our Imam.
Imam Basils journey is one rooted in scholarship and service. Born and raised between the UAE and the Bay Area, he memorized the Quran at the age of 14 and later completed advanced studies in the ten canonical qirt, earning authorization (ijza) to teach them through Recite with Love. Alongside his Islamic studies, he pursued academic excellence at UC Berkeley, graduating in 2019 with dual degrees in Economics and Applied Mathematics. He currently works as an economist in antitrust litigation while continuing his pursuit of higher Islamic education as a student in the limiyyah program at Qalam Institute in Dallas.
His studies span Tafsr, Hadith, Fiqh (Shfi and Hanaf), Usul al-Fiqh, Aqda, Tajwd, Ulum al-Quran, and Arabic Literature. He is also engaged in Quranic research and writing, most recently publishing Within its Depths: How the Canonical Recitations Affect the Meaning of the Quran.
We are truly honored to have Imam Basil Farooq join our leadership as Imam. May Allah bless his efforts and allow our community to grow stronger together.
Please join us in warmly welcoming Imam Basil Farooq to WVMA!
Meet & Greet Imam Basil
Join us this**Friday, August 22nd, at LGIC after Maghrib until Isha (89 PM)**for a wonderful opportunity to meet him, ask questions, and welcome him in person!
Our masjid is a place of worship, peace, and unity. To keep it that way, we all share the responsibility of respecting its space, people, and purpose. Please take a moment to review our updatedMasjid Etiquette & Guidelinesso we can continue to safeguard this sacred home together.
Join us this Friday after Maghrib to welcome our new Imam, Imam Basil Farooq! We are so blessed to have him officially join the WVMA family. Come say salam, ask questions, and connect with your community!
Our weekly Quran Wird continues, now led by Shaykh Omair Kamil. Join us every Friday, 15 minutes before Isha at LGIC for a heartfelt suhbah and Quran recitation. Together, well begin a Juz, complete it at home, and aim for a full community khatm by Ramadan 2026, inshAllah. Bring your mushaf, bring your heart, and let the Quran be your anchor.
Join us this Saturday, August 23rd from 10 AM to 1 PM at LGIC for WVMAs annual community thirft shop! Come browse gently used and like-new items, shop affordably and sustainably, and support our community a portion of all proceeds goes back to WVMA.
Want to sell? Reserve your spot:bit.ly/wvma-thriftshop
The WVMA Creative Arts Guild is launching Monday, August 25th! It's a vibrant gathering of Muslim creatives writers, painters, designers, performers, and art lovers alike - who love to connect, share, and be inspired. Whether youre just starting your creative journey or have years of experience, the Creative Arts Guild is your space to explore how Islam both supports and celebrates creativity. Register atbit.ly/wvma-artsguild.
Parenting is tough. Parenting with purpose is transformational. Join Ihab Badr on Mondays after Isha at Saratoga Musalla starting Nov 18 for_Raising Righteous Children_.
Women's only fitness classes for the WVMA community are back!
WVMA is bringing you two amazing fitness options now at the brand-new SJ Functional Fitness Studio!
Strength & Staminabit.ly/wvma-fitness1
Strength & HIITbit.ly/wvma-fitness2
Train in a supportive, sisters-only environment, build strength, and boost your energy!
Siraat is continuing their Pathways series, Why Islam is True led by Ustadh Basil Farooq, untilSeptember2nd! Join at 6:30PM for Asr salah, suhbah, and an opportunity to support various community vendors! The halaqa will begin promptly at 7:00PM. Open primarily to ages 2235. Cant join us in person? This series will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel @SiraatWVMA.
Join us on August 29th at 6:15 PM at LGIC for a screening of $17.74, a short film by Emmy-winning director Justin Mashouf, followed by a Q&A. Fresh from the Chicago Palestine Film Festival and the American Documentary Film Festival. Light dinner served.Click hereto RSVP.
Join us for our next_WVMA Family Day_- a monthly gathering where families can relax, play, and connect with one another. This months theme isBadminton & Bubbles! Bring your own racquets and shuttlecocks, your energy, and your smiles - and get ready for a lighthearted afternoon of fun. All ages welcome! RSVP atbit.ly/wvma-familyday.
Mark your Calendars forthe3rd Annual Sunnah Festival!
This festival is a means for Muslims across the bay to reconnect and honor the Sunnah of the Prophet (SAW) with Nasheeds, performances, crafts, bazaar and other sunnah related activities.Click hereto RSVP.
You can be part of this special gathering bybecoming one of our sponsorsto explore the many ways you can contribute and help make this event even more memorable.
Action item 1: Call The President
Script:I am calling on you to take action to end the forced starvation of Palestinians. As President of the U.S., you have the power to end the starvation in Gaza by urging the Israeli government to open the borders and allow desperately needed aid in. 202-456-1111 Call every day Monday through Thursday (10:00 AM EST - 3:00 PM EST). Link for script:https://act.mpowerchange.org/sign/call_the_white_house/
Action Item 2: Spread the word
Please try to get at least 10 or more of your friends or relatives to call.
Join Taleef for a Newcomers Retreat in Pescadero! This retreat offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of Islam in a serene coastal setting. Our teachersImam Dawood Yasin, Umm Ruqaya, Mahdy Amine, and Amo Tarifwill lead engaging classes on theology, Quran, worship, and the biography of the Prophet . In addition to learning, participants will enjoy hands-on activities like archery, hiking, and permaculture, providing a perfect balance of reflection, growth, and connection with nature. Whether youre looking to strengthen your faith, build community, or simply recharge, this retreat is a welcoming space for all.Click herefor more details.
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