WVMA Weekly Newsletter

West Valley Muslim Association
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All Happenings at WVMA

Jumma Mubaraka!

Oh Allah, we come before You with heavy hearts, remembering the lives lost, the families shattered, and the children who have suffered. Ya Allah, You are the All-Seeing and All-Knowing; nothing escapes Your knowledge. We ask You to grant justice to the oppressed, mercy to the departed, and healing to the broken-hearted. Ya Allah, comfort the grieving families and grant them strength in their unimaginable pain.

Community Updates

LGIC Exit Policy

As a reminder, please be sure to exit the LGIC premises before 10 pm every night and exit using the entrance. Please be cautious of noise in the early morning and late night hours. Alhamdulillah now that Isha is earlier were able to be done with prayers well before 10 pm.

We Want to Hear from You

Send in your feedback anything to [email protected] or fill out the form for anonymous feedback using this link. 

WVMA Is Hiring

As our programs and services continue to grow, we are seeking talented and dedicated individuals to join our team. We currently have exciting job opportunities for a Facilities Director and a Facilities Coordinator. If you are passionate about serving the community and want to help enhance our services, we encourage you to apply. For more information, please visit our careers page.

Featured Weekend Events

Saturday: Silver Linings with Ust. Yasmin Mogahed

Join us at LGIC for a life-changing evening with Ustadha Yasmin Mogahed at an IlmNight, Silver Linings, on Saturday, October 5th.

Discover how to navigate lifes challenges with the tools Allah has given us and insights from psychology. Discover how to see Allahs wisdom in your darkest moments and find your way back to faith.

Dont miss this uplifting event!

There will be refreshments by Al Gharb Gourmet and also mouthwatering gourmet Sausage for purchase!

Get your Tickets now!

Sunday: Birds of Gaza: Community Art Project 

Join us on Sunday, October 6 for Birds of Gaza, a community art project in remembrance of the children killed in Israels genocide of Palestinians.

Through the power of collective art, participants will craft unique birds to honor over 15,000 children who have lost their lives.

Open to all ages, this project invites everyone to come together, reflect, and raise awareness of these atrocities.

Art supplies will be provided, and volunteers will be available to offer artistic inspiration.

This program will take place in conjunction with the film screening of Ahmad Alive for adults and kids 13+. 

RSVP for Birds of Gaza

Sunday: "Ahmad Alive" Documentary Screening

Hi, its Ahmad. Im alive!

This Sunday at 4:00 pm at LGIC, we will screen Ahmad Alive, a powerful 40-minute PG-13 documentary that follows Gaza resident Ahmad Ghunaim, a popular content creator turned war journalist. The film captures his life amidst the horrors of the ongoing war and genocide since October 7, 2023.

After the screening, engage in a Q&A session with a member of the films production team to gain deeper insights into Ahmad's story and the ongoing struggle in Palestine.

This is a free event that will take place in parallel with the Birds of Gaza event.
Dinner will be served.

Lets stand together in solidarity, remembering the resilience and courage of those still fighting for freedom.

RSVP for Film Screening

Upcoming Events

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!

Bike Palo Alto Event

Join the biking club at the Bike Palo Alto event for a pedal-powered adventure through the beautiful streets and trails of our vibrant city. Details in flyer. Join the biking group for weekly biking updates by submitting a form using this link.

The Islamic Revival Book Club

We invite you to join us for the next series of our book club as we explore Milestones by Sayyid Qutb, inspired by Amir Abdelmalik Ali's recent talk at WVMA. This is a wonderful opportunity to shift from a secular mindset to a revolutionary Islamic framework together. The sessions will begin on Wednesday, October 9th at LGIC at 6:30 pm. This initiative is in collaboration with WVMA and MAS Bay Area. To participate, please sign up using this link to join our WhatsApp group for updates and discussions. 

Breaking Down the UC Application

Join us for a college admission workshop for high school students led by a panel of UC Berkeley students across all disciplines of study with the Muslim Tech Collaborative at Berkeley. We will review the UC admissions process, application essay writing strategies, and resources you need to succeed in your career path. We will have a panelist Q&A afterward, so come prepared to ask questions! Students and parents are welcome to join. RSVP at bit.ly/wvma-uc. 

Ongoing Programs

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Du'as Corner

Our brother Humad Chaudhry's Phuphoo (paternal aunt) passed away.  Please make du'a for her maghfirah.  Also his father is ill, please make du'a that Allah grants him complete afiya and shifa!

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

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