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Assalaam Alaykum & Greetings of Peace!

The Islamic Center of Southern California is an independent organization whose primary goal is the development of a vibrant American Muslim identity through spiritual, educational, and recreational activities. 

Even though our doors are closed, we are with you! 
Ramadan will be different, but we have the unique opportunity this year to seize the essence of Ramadan. Check out this special message from Hassan Zeenni about the unique opportunities Ramadan brings this year, and how you can be a part of it. 
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Week 6 of #StayAtHome

Our response


Here's how we're continuing to foster community:   
  • Launched our Ramadan webpage to keep you updated on our nightly programs for adults and youth, as well as the social services available to those adversely impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Visit our Ramadan webpage. Download the full schedule.
  • Created a plan to provide grocery boxes with staples such as rice, sugar, flour, onions, potatoes, dates. Email info@islamiccenter.com if you or someone you know would benefit from receiving a box. 
  • Launched a youth Quranic recitation program in Ramadan. Learn more and register.
  • Planned Youth Spiritual Nights in Ramadan. Learn more.
  • Planned Suhoor Spiritual Mornings on weekends in Ramadan. Learn more. 
  • Hosted a Spiritual Night called: "A Time of Renewal." 
  • Continuously updating our Covid-19 Resources space on our website to assist you in finding what you need. View here
  • Continued with our virtual Jumma prayers with a Khutba from Hassan Zeenni. Watch here
  • Will continue to host virtual Isha prayers + reflection until Thursday with Sh. Asim via Zoom. Click here to add a reminder to your calendar. 
  • Continued our weekly Sunday tafsirs with Mahmoud Waseeq. Watch here.
  • Hosted a Sunday Talk with Shaykh Jihad Brown. Watch here.
  • Continued our weekly class on the life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) with Edina Lekovic. Register here (we'll send you recordings of past sessions). 
  • Continued our virtual Sunday school and youth groups. Email info@islamiccenter.com to join. 
  • Continued to reach out to community members, especially the elderly. Email info@islamiccenter.com if you or anyone you know needs help.
  • Expanded our Food Pantry hours so our amazing volunteers continue to distribute and deliver food, serving over 2,000 people/month.
Read last week's updates here
 
Need Help? Click here for Covid-19 Resources

Ramadan Program
Download Ramadan Printable Events Calendar
Visit our Ramadan webpage

Your role

 
Here's what you can do:
As we work together to keep our community healthy and safe, we ask you to support the Islamic Center today with your generous donation in order to sustain our ongoing programs and services.

At a time when our collection box isn't being circulated on Fridays and Sundays (our busiest days), we ask that you dig deep to give what you can. Last week, we fell shy of our weekly fundraising target, but you can help us close the gap. 
 
Now there's a higher tax incentive to give
 
The CARES Act raises the charitable deduction limit from 60 percent to 100 percent of adjusted gross income for itemizers, and non-itemizers can now deduct up to $300 in charitable giving. C-Corporations can also deduct 25 percent of their taxable income, rather than 10 percent. Talk to your tax advisor about what that means for you.
Please be as generous as you can. Your monthly gift—whether it's $25, $75, or $500—will help us cover our operating costs during these challenging times.
 
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