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As part of CBC/Radio-Canada’s annual Food Bank Drive this year, CBC Calgary urged Calgarians to share stories about how they showed or received an act of kindness — and be entered to win a local prize pack through our “Make the Season Kind” contest. Share your story with us of how you showed or received an act of kindness this year by noon Thursday (Dec. 24). We received so many heart-warming stories from people,  we’ve been sharing them to help spread the spirit of good cheer over the holidays. It’s part of a broader campaign throughout the month of December. CBC stations across the country invite you to help Make the Season Kind as we celebrate the kindness of others with special programming and acoming together in support of local charities.  In Calgary, for 35 years, residents have been donating to the Calgary Food Bank through CBC/Radio-Canada’s annual drive, raising more than $20 million. Last Thursday, CBC Calgary’s Blitz Day officially hit its goal — raising $1 million in donations for the Calgary Food Bank. As of this Thursday morning, we were at $1,203,011— but let’s raise even more. Here is our final compilation of some of the wonderful stories we’ve received — keep it up, Calgary! From Dakshima Haputhanthri: “I came to Canada five years ago. I struggled a lot, financially and emotionally, trying to adapt to Canada because I was on my own. I used the food bank because I did not have enough money after I pay rent. Fast forward four years, now I am a social worker and graduated from U of C social work program in 2019. It took me a year and a bit to find a proper job. This year, me and my partner were able to donate money to food bank ($100), we donated ham to Angel’s Cafe at Edworthy Park because they are providing 100 meals to children at Ronald McDonald House, I was able to create fruit baskets — I bought fruits and created my own — to one of my professors who helped me through my struggles and to one of my coworkers who used to help me a lot when I was sales associate at 7-Eleven. I am full of happiness because I was able to give with the help of my partner.” From Stephanie Westlund: “It’s been a hard year and we haven’t been able to see the grandparents much since last February. My kids (Elin, age 6, and Cameron, age 10) wanted to give their grandparents something to look forward to in December so they made a “COVID-19 Advent Calendar.” They made a little bag for each day (two sets of 24 bags!) and included various homemade crafts (such as magnets, bookmarks, ornaments, paintings, etc.), code puzzles (using pigpen cipher and a code wheel), jokes, photos, and some chocolates. This weekend, the grandparents will open an invitation to a Zoom piano concert. Both sets of grandparents are enjoying opening the bags each day for a new surprise. I think we underestimated the joy that this calendar would bring. It was a small thing to do and I’m so glad that we pulled it off.” From Gail Des Moulins: “We don’t want to brag, but, since you asked, we helped out some people a few weeks ago, before the tighter restrictions kicked in. We were driving behind a pickup truck on Highway 22 south. All of a sudden, there was fur flying everywhere, as they had hit a deer on the dark highway, which often happens. We stopped to see if they were OK, which they were, but the front of their truck was smashed in and undriveable. They phoned their son in Castlegar, B.C., who agreed to come with a trailer to pick up the truck the next day. So we put all their luggage in our van, drove them to Coleman, where we live, and let them stay in our basement guest room. Their son came early the next morning to drive them back to get their truck. A small thing, but I think they appreciated it.” From Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) Sisters Calgary: “Hello, CBC team, we saw spirit of kindness all over Calgary this year and we are so excited that we too got to be a part of acts of kindness throughout the year 2020. Here are some of the activities ICNA Sisters Calgary proudly participated in: 1. Our recent most spread out project was on Nov. 13, World Kindness Day. As a kind gesture by Muslim neighbours, we gave out free coffee and drinks available to all Calgarians at participating restaurants including Starbucks and Tim Hortons. 2. Scrub bags and snacks to all hospitals in Calgary. 3. We distributed face masks in nursing homes during Senior Week. 4. We appreciated nurses during the Nurses week with snacks and cakes for them. 5. Children of Calgary also thanked our frontline workers through different collages and videos.” From Shelly Dolezsar: “I listen to my co-workers and give them words of encouragement throughout this difficult pandemic. They do the same for me. We are cardiology leadership at the Foothills Hospital, and have experienced so many different challenges this year, but I am so grateful to be surrounded by such wonderful, resilient people. It gives me strength to support others.” From Shawna Southwick: “We moved into the southwest neighborhood of Palliser a few years back and, wow, we lucked out with our neighbours. Every winter, it is a race to see who can shovel each other’s sidewalks first! Year round, we share small acts of kindness with each other like sharing yummy food and baked goods with each other! A container of food that is given out is never returned back empty. We have met many people on the street we live on, of all ages, we all take turns hosting each other in our back yards and homes (when it is safe) and offer a helping hand at the drop of a hat! These small acts of kindness have built some amazing relationships and have created a wonderful sense of community. If I am lucky enough to win the draw, you bet]]>

As part of CBC/Radio-Canada’s annual Food Bank Drive this year, CBC Calgary urged Calgarians to share stories about how they showed or received an act of kindness — and be entered to win a local prize pack through our “Make the Season Kind” contest.

Share your story with us of how you showed or received an act of kindness this year by noon Thursday (Dec. 24). We received so many heart-warming stories from people,  we’ve been sharing them to help spread the spirit of good cheer over the holidays.

It’s part of a broader campaign throughout the month of December. CBC stations across the country invite you to help Make the Season Kind as we celebrate the kindness of others with special programming and acoming together in support of local charities. 

In Calgary, for 35 years, residents have been donating to the Calgary Food Bank through CBC/Radio-Canada’s annual drive, raising more than $20 million. Last Thursday, CBC Calgary’s Blitz Day officially hit its goal — raising $1 million in donations for the Calgary Food Bank. As of this Thursday morning, we were at $1,203,011— but let’s raise even more.

Here is our final compilation of some of the wonderful stories we’ve received — keep it up, Calgary!


From Dakshima Haputhanthri:

“I came to Canada five years ago. I struggled a lot, financially and emotionally, trying to adapt to Canada because I was on my own. I used the food bank because I did not have enough money after I pay rent. Fast forward four years, now I am a social worker and graduated from U of C social work program in 2019. It took me a year and a bit to find a proper job. This year, me and my partner were able to donate money to food bank ($100), we donated ham to Angel’s Cafe at Edworthy Park because they are providing 100 meals to children at Ronald McDonald House, I was able to create fruit baskets — I bought fruits and created my own — to one of my professors who helped me through my struggles and to one of my coworkers who used to help me a lot when I was sales associate at 7-Eleven. I am full of happiness because I was able to give with the help of my partner.”

From Stephanie Westlund:

“It’s been a hard year and we haven’t been able to see the grandparents much since last February. My kids (Elin, age 6, and Cameron, age 10) wanted to give their grandparents something to look forward to in December so they made a “COVID-19 Advent Calendar.” They made a little bag for each day (two sets of 24 bags!) and included various homemade crafts (such as magnets, bookmarks, ornaments, paintings, etc.), code puzzles (using pigpen cipher and a code wheel), jokes, photos, and some chocolates. This weekend, the grandparents will open an invitation to a Zoom piano concert. Both sets of grandparents are enjoying opening the bags each day for a new surprise. I think we underestimated the joy that this calendar would bring. It was a small thing to do and I’m so glad that we pulled it off.”

From Gail Des Moulins:

“We don’t want to brag, but, since you asked, we helped out some people a few weeks ago, before the tighter restrictions kicked in. We were driving behind a pickup truck on Highway 22 south. All of a sudden, there was fur flying everywhere, as they had hit a deer on the dark highway, which often happens. We stopped to see if they were OK, which they were, but the front of their truck was smashed in and undriveable. They phoned their son in Castlegar, B.C., who agreed to come with a trailer to pick up the truck the next day. So we put all their luggage in our van, drove them to Coleman, where we live, and let them stay in our basement guest room. Their son came early the next morning to drive them back to get their truck. A small thing, but I think they appreciated it.”

From Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) Sisters Calgary:

“Hello, CBC team, we saw spirit of kindness all over Calgary this year and we are so excited that we too got to be a part of acts of kindness throughout the year 2020. Here are some of the activities ICNA Sisters Calgary proudly participated in: 1. Our recent most spread out project was on Nov. 13, World Kindness Day. As a kind gesture by Muslim neighbours, we gave out free coffee and drinks available to all Calgarians at participating restaurants including Starbucks and Tim Hortons. 2. Scrub bags and snacks to all hospitals in Calgary. 3. We distributed face masks in nursing homes during Senior Week. 4. We appreciated nurses during the Nurses week with snacks and cakes for them. 5. Children of Calgary also thanked our frontline workers through different collages and videos.”

From Shelly Dolezsar:

“I listen to my co-workers and give them words of encouragement throughout this difficult pandemic. They do the same for me. We are cardiology leadership at the Foothills Hospital, and have experienced so many different challenges this year, but I am so grateful to be surrounded by such wonderful, resilient people. It gives me strength to support others.”

From Shawna Southwick:

“We moved into the southwest neighborhood of Palliser a few years back and, wow, we lucked out with our neighbours. Every winter, it is a race to see who can shovel each other’s sidewalks first! Year round, we share small acts of kindness with each other like sharing yummy food and baked goods with each other! A container of food that is given out is never returned back empty. We have met many people on the street we live on, of all ages, we all take turns hosting each other in our back yards and homes (when it is safe) and offer a helping hand at the drop of a hat! These small acts of kindness have built some amazing relationships and have created a wonderful sense of community. If I am lucky enough to win the draw, you bet I will be sharing the goods with my wonderful neighbours!”

From Zara Enayetullah:

“Hi, I’m 11 years old. My PS 3 intern teacher was leaving today [Dec.18], and one friend and I wanted to do something really special for her, because she was a very special teacher. We made two banners for her, a couple cards and we gave her a gift bag. She was so happy when she saw all that!”

From Mel Ladner:

“In the Beddington area community of Calgary a resident, Martin Lundy, has a business installing Christmas lights. This year, to spread some cheer, he has been finding out about folks who cannot afford to have their lights put up, or purchase said lights, and installing displays for them. Including at a home where a little girl had asked her Mom when they were putting up some pretty lights. Residents in the community were donating light strands and cash to help cover the costs that Lundy has been bearing (on top of his free labour). This has been organized using a community app called Next Door that allows people that live in the same area to connect…. Thank you!”

From Carolyn Pelerine:

“I have been helping out an elderly senior whose friend has been helping her with cleaning, groceries, dog walking …. She is now unable to so I found out about her situation and contacted her. Also, my longtime friend in N.S. is doing the same for my elderly mom.”

From Deanna Klassen:

“In my village of Ryley, we where able to organize a ‘see Santa’ event. One of our councillors donated his yard for Santa to see the kids at a safe distance and masked. It was wonderful to see the kids and adults smile as they walked or drove by. Our village office has also set up a program where if you need help with anything — meals, grocery or snow shovelled. They have a list of volunteers to help out. All done private and no cost. It’s a great place to live.”

From Tamara Gauld:

“This year and every year, I have lived beside my awesome neighbour Dwayne (six winters and counting) [who] has cleaned the snow on the sidewalks the most of the block (both sides) and on occasion he’ll even do our very long driveway. In thanks to him, I’ve previously called the city for the snow angel program in hopes he gets rewarded, baked him treats and given him a gift card in thanks. Dwayne also always does the senior’s driveway across the street so she doesn’t hurt herself. We’re so lucky!”

From Holly Reynolds:

“We had our first child this spring in the middle of the lockdown. My sister-in-law, Eilish Reynolds, made sure that we didn’t go without support. She dropped off countless meals and teas and goodies for us. Even though we couldn’t be together she made sure we were well taken care of and it meant the world to us.”

From Cheryl Turner:

“I found out that you can send a Christmas card to those in the Canadian Armed Forces anywhere in the world for free (care of Canada Post). I sent a bunch out to the more remote stations. My uncle died in the last war, and it was the memory of what he meant to my mom which made it seem like something I had to do.”

From Pam McCallum:

“In early April, I received an e-mail from a young woman in China with whom I had had no contact for at least two years. We both teach in universities and had met at a conference in China. Some years later she contacted me for assistance to spend a year at the University of Calgary. I was happy to help, and I enjoyed reconnecting with her and meeting her little daughter. At the end of the year, she returned to China, and our connections were limited to e-mail Christmas greetings. When she wrote in April, she had heard a news story about how it was impossible to buy masks in Canada and wanted to send me some. Ten days later, a box arrived filled with non-surgical masks. My husband has a lung condition so you can imagine how relieved I was to have them. My friend has an eight-year-old daughter and a small son under two, so she is a busy mom balancing home life with a full-time professional job. I was touched that she would remember me when she watched that program and heartened that however much the diplomatic relationship between our two nations has deteriorated, ordinary people can be counted on to respond with kindness.”

From Deborah Knott:

“My husband’s parents had left for an overseas vacation in February before the average person had even heard of COVID-19. Because they were going away so long, we arranged for a friend of ours to stay at the house to keep an eye on the place while also caring for their cat. Then in March, as the pandemic grew, their tour was understandably cancelled. They were taken to the tour ending point which was Johannesburg, South Africa and told to get home as soon as possible. Of course there were many people around the world struggling to get home. With expensive calling and spotty Wifi at best, I took on the task of trying to get them flights back across the world. With borders closing and the high demand on flights it was an onerous task but we managed to do it. As they had expected to be gone for quite a long time, the house they would be returning to had bare cupboards and an empty fridge. Of course they would need to quarantine upon return but even further they were both considered high risk. We worked on getting them groceries for their return (no internet there and not so much internet savvy here) but we found it difficult to find certain necessities. Our friend Ann (the house sitter), also working full-time as a social worker, went out of her way to find anything else missing on the list. Seeing as she worked with the public, she also did an extremely meticulous disinfecting of the house on her last day. We tried to pay her for the groceries and her hard work on numerous occasions but she wouldn’t take a dime. We were only able to get her to accept a gift card because we hid it in the bottom of a bag with souvenirs. It was a very stressful time for us all as we worried about getting them home and their health as they travelled. Her efforts made it just that much easier and her modesty about it made us all smile.”

From Loldine Vale:

“On March 14, 2020, we returned from a month-long trip to New Zealand to visit our daughter. When we left Canada, Alberta had not yet had its first COVID case and we were returning to a mandatory two-week isolation. We had no idea how we were going to get home from the airport, pick our dog up from the dog sitter or get groceries and supplies for a two-week period. As we arrived in Vancouver, a text arrived from our good neighbour friends saying that they had it all worked out and would pick the dog up for us and shuttle our car to the airport for us. We arrived home to our dog greeting us and to find the groceries, wine, beer and toilet paper they had bought for us. As well, there was a huge container of homemade butter chicken and rice waiting for us. After 24 hours of uncertainty regarding our flights home and of how arriving home to COVID craziness was going to play out, they made it all so easy. Over our two-week isolation, they continued to check in with us every day as to whether we needed anything and ran all sorts of errands for us. It was so kind and thoughtful of them and meant so much at that time of uncertainty. They are the best.”

From Janice Quade:

“I just got back from mailing a parcel at the post office. I forgot to bring tape from home so I ended up buying some there. As I was preparing my parcel, I noticed a man at the other end of the counter doing the same, without tape. I offered my newly acquired roll to him and he was super grateful! Sharing is caring!”

From Valerie Neilsen:

“My mom lives in a long-term care centre in Calgary. They have a minor COVID outbreak and many of the residents must isolate in their rooms. Also, most resident activities are cancelled, and visitors aren’t currently allowed. I received an e-mail from the care centre last week asking for donations of items for what they are calling “isolation kits” to help the residents pass the time. Items such as craft supplies, pencil crayons, drawing paper, personal care items, etc., were all requested. While I was planning on dropping off some items, it didn’t feel like enough, so I reached out to the amazing, kind and generous women who are part of my Midsun Jazzercise class, asking if anyone could drop off some items they would be much appreciated. Within a few minutes, I had between 10 and 15 people reply saying they would be dropping off items in the next few days. This group always jumps at the chance to help others, even when we are all doing our classes virtually these days. Some of the other causes that they have donated to include the Veterans Food Bank, making blankets for the Drop In Centre, coat and clothing drives. Most of the members are seniors, including a few energetic 80-year-olds who truly inspire me.”

From Jessica Yu:

“I go to Tim Hortons and pay for the order behind me! It always feels nice to spread a little kindness to a stranger who isn’t expecting it!”

From Lori Stafford:

“I am a quilter. At the start of this virus, I quilted over 100 hearts that were palm sized, and donated them to the seniors care centre here in Airdrie. I also handed some out to cashiers at our local Co-op grocery store when I was shopping there. It was wonderful seeing them being surprised!”

Article Courtesy: cbc.ca

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When the pandemic took hold of life in Orange County in March, most people were ordered to stay home. But local houses of worship, food banks, pantries and their team of volunteers didn’t. Instead they stepped it up, feeding residents across Orange County as waves of people faced food insecurity after losing their income when businesses shut down. Utilizing drive-through distributions, they’ve been able to pass out food week after week abiding by safety measures in place to avoid the spread of the virus. Those efforts have been made possible by volunteers who joined them on the ground, risking infection to provide peace of mind for people unsure where their next meal might come from. Some of the volunteers themselves were the same people who lost jobs during the pandemic. “When I look at it from the volunteers point of view, some of them have been furloughed, some of them during the quarantine were locked up and a lot of them as I speak to them … just wanted to be able to find some way to give back,” said Andre Roberson, the president and executive director of the Power of One Foundation told the Voice of OC. “The volunteers are the heartbeat of any nonprofit and during the pandemic, they are the heartbeat of these distributions,” Roberson added. The United Across Borders Foundation has also been holding distributions in the County with the help of volunteers including three turkey giveaways this past weekend. “Without the volunteers, there’s no way that this can happen,” said Olivia Casillas, the Vice President of Operations for the foundation. The Voice of OC has reached out to volunteers from various organizations to share their experiences. Here are their stories: Anna Bautista Anna Bautista, a Garden Grove resident, has been volunteering with the Power of One Foundation during the pandemic almost every day helping one way or another at their warehouse and at their distributions.Bautista said when some people come to their distributions they even ask for a box of food for their neighbors. “I like what Power of One is doing,” Bautista said. “They’re uniting the community because now people are thinking about their neighbor, their community and that is really beautiful.” Bautista is also a beneficiary of Power of One which gives her boxes of food that she distributes at a church in Westminster through her own nonprofit “Hidalguenses En California – Club El Apapacho.” She also receives boxes of food for her family. “I never did community service in my life before so for me this is really humanitarian because I’ve been on the side of people who lost their jobs and didn’t have anything to eat,” Bautista said. Bautista said she knows what it’s like to be hungry. “In 2010 I had to choose between buying food or putting gas in her car to continue working. I met someone at work who would share their lunch so I could fill up her car,” Bautista said. Muhib John Aziz Muhib John Aziz, a Garden Grove Resident, and his family volunteer with ICNA Relief to help those in need. Aziz said they got involved in volunteering after attending a diaper distribution held by the Muslim non-profit to pick up supplies for his little one. “This is the best way for me to take my kids and be a part of it as well. Anytime in general, I can help humanity. I get a good feeling out of it and that’s what keeps me going forward,” Aziz said. “In this time of pandemic, everyone is in a severe need of help and I wanted to come out and show them my support.” He added that as long as he and his family do their part to wear a mask and stay six feet apart from people there is no concern they’ll get the virus. Aziz said it’s always important to make sure people get the food they need to feed them especially during times of disaster. For the volunteer, the purpose is not just about helping but to instill in his children the importance of giving back to the community. “We are here to help humanity, especially those in need and to go out of our way to help our human brothers and sisters,” Aziz said. Joanna Lee Joanna Lee, Fullerton, is a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in Divinity and has been attending Vineyard Anaheim Church for the last two years. The church holds multiple food distributions every week to feed anybody hungry where she volunteers. Part of Lee’s responsibilities is leading the Church’s weekly Saturday distribution at Brookhurst Community Center as well as helping out with their Senior Grocery Delivery program. Lee said that even though the church had to shut down because of the pandemic, their efforts to hold community pantries stood out to her on social media and that’s how she got involved. “When COVID first hit, it was such a time of fear of uncertainty and we didn’t know what was going on,” Lee said “Every time I saw what Vineyard was doing through social media or whatnot, it felt like there was so much hope, and so much light and so I was just attracted and drawn to that.” She added at first that she was not sure volunteering was a good idea given the fact that Lee lives near her parents who are both older than 65. She also said the Church and their volunteers are being careful and following safety precautions at their distributions. “At the end of the day, I didn’t want my fear to stop me from doing what I could to contribute to the restoration of the community and reaching out to those who are more in need than I am,” Lee said “I have a home and I can quarantine at home but there are many who don’t have a place of rest and a place of peace.” Gurmeet Sawhney Gurmeet Sawhney has lived in Orange County for the last 40 years and during]]>

When the pandemic took hold of life in Orange County in March, most people were ordered to stay home.

But local houses of worship, food banks, pantries and their team of volunteers didn’t.

Instead they stepped it up, feeding residents across Orange County as waves of people faced food insecurity after losing their income when businesses shut down.

Utilizing drive-through distributions, they’ve been able to pass out food week after week abiding by safety measures in place to avoid the spread of the virus.

Those efforts have been made possible by volunteers who joined them on the ground, risking infection to provide peace of mind for people unsure where their next meal might come from.

Some of the volunteers themselves were the same people who lost jobs during the pandemic.

“When I look at it from the volunteers point of view, some of them have been furloughed, some of them during the quarantine were locked up and a lot of them as I speak to them … just wanted to be able to find some way to give back,” said Andre Roberson, the president and executive director of the Power of One Foundation told the Voice of OC.

“The volunteers are the heartbeat of any nonprofit and during the pandemic, they are the heartbeat of these distributions,” Roberson added.

The United Across Borders Foundation has also been holding distributions in the County with the help of volunteers including three turkey giveaways this past weekend.

“Without the volunteers, there’s no way that this can happen,” said Olivia Casillas, the Vice President of Operations for the foundation.

The Voice of OC has reached out to volunteers from various organizations to share their experiences. Here are their stories:

Anna Bautista

Anna Bautista, a Garden Grove resident, has been volunteering with the Power of One Foundation during the pandemic almost every day helping one way or another at their warehouse and at their distributions.Bautista said when some people come to their distributions they even ask for a box of food for their neighbors.

“I like what Power of One is doing,” Bautista said. “They’re uniting the community because now people are thinking about their neighbor, their community and that is really beautiful.”

Bautista is also a beneficiary of Power of One which gives her boxes of food that she distributes at a church in Westminster through her own nonprofit “Hidalguenses En California – Club El Apapacho.” She also receives boxes of food for her family.

“I never did community service in my life before so for me this is really humanitarian because I’ve been on the side of people who lost their jobs and didn’t have anything to eat,” Bautista said.

Bautista said she knows what it’s like to be hungry.

“In 2010 I had to choose between buying food or putting gas in her car to continue working. I met someone at work who would share their lunch so I could fill up her car,” Bautista said.

Muhib John Aziz

Muhib John Aziz, a Garden Grove Resident, and his family volunteer with ICNA Relief to help those in need. Aziz said they got involved in volunteering after attending a diaper distribution held by the Muslim non-profit to pick up supplies for his little one.

“This is the best way for me to take my kids and be a part of it as well. Anytime in general, I can help humanity. I get a good feeling out of it and that’s what keeps me going forward,” Aziz said. “In this time of pandemic, everyone is in a severe need of help and I wanted to come out and show them my support.”

He added that as long as he and his family do their part to wear a mask and stay six feet apart from people there is no concern they’ll get the virus.

Aziz said it’s always important to make sure people get the food they need to feed them especially during times of disaster. For the volunteer, the purpose is not just about helping but to instill in his children the importance of giving back to the community.

“We are here to help humanity, especially those in need and to go out of our way to help our human brothers and sisters,” Aziz said.

Joanna Lee

Joanna Lee, Fullerton, is a graduate student pursuing a master’s degree in Divinity and has been attending Vineyard Anaheim Church for the last two years. The church holds multiple food distributions every week to feed anybody hungry where she volunteers.

Part of Lee’s responsibilities is leading the Church’s weekly Saturday distribution at Brookhurst Community Center as well as helping out with their Senior Grocery Delivery program.

Lee said that even though the church had to shut down because of the pandemic, their efforts to hold community pantries stood out to her on social media and that’s how she got involved.

“When COVID first hit, it was such a time of fear of uncertainty and we didn’t know what was going on,” Lee said “Every time I saw what Vineyard was doing through social media or whatnot, it felt like there was so much hope, and so much light and so I was just attracted and drawn to that.”

She added at first that she was not sure volunteering was a good idea given the fact that Lee lives near her parents who are both older than 65. She also said the Church and their volunteers are being careful and following safety precautions at their distributions.

“At the end of the day, I didn’t want my fear to stop me from doing what I could to contribute to the restoration of the community and reaching out to those who are more in need than I am,” Lee said “I have a home and I can quarantine at home but there are many who don’t have a place of rest and a place of peace.”

Gurmeet Sawhney

Gurmeet Sawhney has lived in Orange County for the last 40 years and during the pandemic has been volunteering at food distributions held by the Sikh Center of Orange County in Santa Ana. Sawhney’s cousin Bandana Singh is the director of the Gurudwara’s food pantry.

Sawhney started helping in the beginning of March, before the pantry started, making signs and banners for it through the graphics company he owns called Aahs Signs and Graphics.

He said since the pandemic his business has been cut in half. Sawhney has been working for months from home where he lives with 11 people including his family, his brother’s family and their parents.

“We’re still so blessed. We’re still lucky,” he said. “There’s so many people who need it so this is the least we could do. This is nothing really. We all have to help each other. We all have to stand by each other so then there’s a lot less burden on one person if everyone’s doing it together.”

For Sawhney the best part of helping out is the diversity and the number of people who come out to volunteer.

“It’s awesome to see how many people are committed. Nobody’s being forced to do it. Nobody’s getting paid to do it. Most of the weeks, they have to turn off the volunteer list, because it fills up so quickly,” he said.

Jeanette Mayer

Jeanette Mayer, an Irvine resident, retired from a career of teaching four years ago since then she has been volunteering with Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.

Prior to the pandemic, she was helping sort through food donations, checking to see that the goods were not expired or damaged. When the pandemic hit, Mayer began to volunteer at the drive through distributions Second Harvest held at the Honda Center for 16 weeks and since has helped pack food boxes.

“For me, food, shelter, water, those are basic human rights. Nobody asks to be homeless. Nobody asks to be hungry. People should be valued, no matter what position they find themselves in,” she said.

Mayer added her experience helping out at the distributions at the Honda center was amazing.

“You could feel overwhelmed with the need that so many people were facing. Mostly though, it felt really good to be part of a solution, or part of a way to help the community in a really dire time economically,” she said.

Thank You

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ICNA Seerah Conference November 21, 2020 https://icna.org/icna-seerah-conference-november-21-2020-2/ https://icna.org/icna-seerah-conference-november-21-2020-2/#respond Thu, 19 Nov 2020 18:46:54 +0000 https://labssol.com/dev/iccna/?p=31804

The Seerah Conference organized by the Tarbiyah Department together with the Da’wah Department for Saturday November 21st, 2020 could not have come at a better time. In fact, this conference has been in the planning since the beginning of October long before the blasphemous cartoons of Rasoolullah once again emerged. This time in France. We cannot imagine that in this age of enlightenment and information, leaders of the so- called free world would resort to such new low, distorting the noble personality of Rasoolullah and using it as a smoke screen for their failed policies, leadership and handling of crises such as the pandemic. Then they turn around and most shamelessly say Islam is in crisis. Where is the intelligence? Such blatant disrespect and vicious assaults on Islam’s most sacred personality Muhammad are now at a colossal level. Any blasphemy on Rasoolullah wherever and whenever happens, affects over 2 billion Muslims and other like-minded people around the globe. For us Muslims raising our voices in front of Prophet Muhammad is disrespect that can lead to the erasing of our good deeds. Allah says: O you who believe! Raise not your voices above the voice of the Prophet , nor speak aloud to him in talk as you speak aloud to one another, lest your deeds may be rendered fruitless while you perceive not. (Al-Quran 49:2) Historically Muslims live alongside peoples of different faiths, different ethnic groups, different language families and different customs, all living together for centuries in relative peace in the same place. Such is the teachings of Muhammad .He showed the world how warring tribes, different ethnicities and people of various different status can put their grudges aside and come together and stand before their Lord and worship Him in peace and harmony. We cannot let hate and bigotry dominate the conversation. We must bring back the pure and noble character of Rasoolullah to be the main discourse. Thus, this conference is not a reaction of what has happened in France but it is an opportunity for Muslims to be reminded of this great benefactor to humanity: Muhammad Mustafaa . He indeed was Allah ’s gift to humanity. Allah says: Indeed Allah conferred a great favor on the believers when He sent among them a Messenger (Muhammad ) from among themselves reciting unto them His Verses (the Qur’an), and purifying them (from sins by their following him), and instructing them (in) the Book (the Qur’an) and Al Hikmah [the wisdom and the Sunnah of the Prophet etc.)], while before that they had been in manifest error. The theme of the Seerah Conference is : The Prophet : Sent with a Mission. We hope to address some of these great qualities of Rasoolullah . Some of the topics of this conference would be:• What is So Unique About the Last Messenger ?• Muhammad : Ultimate Symbol of Unity• How the Messenger Changed the Hearts?• Muhammad : The Caring Leader• Muhammad : Man with a Mission• From Hating Muhammad to Becoming the Most Beloved• Defending the Honor of Rasoolullah with Dignity• And Indeed You Muhammad have the Most Exalted Character• Why Two Billion Muslims Love Muhammad ?• Concerns of a Dai Emulating Rasoolullah • Prophet Efforts to Eradicate Racism• Our Response When Rasoolullah is Blasphemed We also have a team of dedicated brothers and sisters in the field of Da’wah to address these issues. So please as a courtesy and love for our Messenger attend this conference and invite as many people Muslims and non-Muslims to hear of the greatest benefactor to humanity Muhammad . Sh. Abdur Rahman KhanDirector of Tarbiyah ProgramNov. 9, 2020]]>

The Seerah Conference organized by the Tarbiyah Department together with the Da’wah Department for Saturday November 21st, 2020 could not have come at a better time. In fact, this conference has been in the planning since the beginning of October long before the blasphemous cartoons of Rasoolullah peace be up on him (pbuh) once again emerged. This time in France.


We cannot imagine that in this age of enlightenment and information, leaders of the so- called free world would resort to such new low, distorting the noble personality of Rasoolullah peace be up on him (pbuh) and using it as a smoke screen for their failed policies, leadership and handling of crises such as the pandemic. Then they turn around and most shamelessly say Islam is in crisis. Where is the intelligence?

Such blatant disrespect and vicious assaults on Islam’s most sacred personality Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh) are now at a colossal level. Any blasphemy on Rasoolullah peace be up on him (pbuh) wherever and whenever happens, affects over 2 billion Muslims and other like-minded people around the globe. For us Muslims raising our voices in front of Prophet Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh) is disrespect that can lead to the erasing of our good deeds. Allah All Praises Be To Allah says:

O you who believe! Raise not your voices above the voice of the Prophet , nor speak aloud to him in talk as you speak aloud to one another, lest your deeds may be rendered fruitless while you perceive not. (Al-Quran 49:2)

Historically Muslims live alongside peoples of different faiths, different ethnic groups, different language families and different customs, all living together for centuries in relative peace in the same place. Such is the teachings of Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh).
He peace be up on him (pbuh) showed the world how warring tribes, different ethnicities and people of various different status can put their grudges aside and come together and stand before their Lord and worship Him in peace and harmony.

We cannot let hate and bigotry dominate the conversation. We must bring back the pure and noble character of Rasoolullah peace be up on him (pbuh) to be the main discourse. Thus, this conference is not a reaction of what has happened in France but it is an opportunity for Muslims to be reminded of this great benefactor to humanity: Muhammad Mustafaa peace be up on him (pbuh). He indeed was Allah peace be up on him (pbuh)’s gift to humanity. Allah All Praises Be To Allah says:

Indeed Allah conferred a great favor on the believers when He sent among them a Messenger (Muhammad ) from among themselves reciting unto them His Verses (the Qur’an), and purifying them (from sins by their following him), and instructing them (in) the Book (the Qur’an) and Al Hikmah [the wisdom and the Sunnah of the Prophet etc.)], while before that they had been in manifest error.

The theme of the Seerah Conference is : The Prophet peace be up on him (pbuh): Sent with a Mission. We hope to address some of these great qualities of Rasoolullah peace be up on him (pbuh). Some of the topics of this conference would be:
• What is So Unique About the Last Messenger peace be up on him (pbuh)?
• Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh): Ultimate Symbol of Unity
• How the Messenger peace be up on him (pbuh) Changed the Hearts?
• Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh): The Caring Leader
• Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh): Man with a Mission
• From Hating Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh) to Becoming the Most Beloved
• Defending the Honor of Rasoolullah peace be up on him (pbuh) with Dignity
• And Indeed You Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh) have the Most Exalted Character
• Why Two Billion Muslims Love Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh)?
• Concerns of a Dai Emulating Rasoolullah peace be up on him (pbuh)
• Prophet peace be up on him (pbuh) Efforts to Eradicate Racism
• Our Response When Rasoolullah peace be up on him (pbuh) is Blasphemed

We also have a team of dedicated brothers and sisters in the field of Da’wah to address these issues. So please as a courtesy and love for our Messenger peace be up on him (pbuh) attend this conference and invite as many people Muslims and non-Muslims to hear of the greatest benefactor to humanity Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh).

Sh. Abdur Rahman Khan
Director of Tarbiyah Program
Nov. 9, 2020

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ICNA Continues to Support Education for Women https://icna.org/icna-continues-to-support-education-for-women/ https://icna.org/icna-continues-to-support-education-for-women/#respond Sun, 15 Nov 2020 03:28:00 +0000 https://labssol.com/dev/iccna/?p=33187 Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) has strengthened its presence in the American Muslim population as a ground-breaking progressive organization focusing on literacy, self-development, outreach, and community services.

ICNA has become a very impactful association, which makes it an essential association for the Muslim community in North America. The constant efforts and unique approach to every problem have made ICNA stronger over the years. The motivation of all the people working in these associations is aligned and very high. The people’s support and ability to serve no matter what the situation makes it a great association. ICNA strives to bring Islam and the Muslims of North America closer and well-connected. For achieving its purpose, ICNA has always been ahead of the time to introduce new and innovative ways of providing services to the people.

Usratul Maria Project

For English speaking sisters, Usratul Maria is a nationwide educational system. Usratul Maria aims to help each other in their souls’ Tazkiyah to facilitate the process by creating possibilities and forums for it. Establishing the Tarbiyah System (Education and Self-Development) for Native Sisters associated with ICNA and building the ICNA Sisters Wing Mainstream Society Foundation.The Quran Tafseer classes were held in 14 cities (including online), with more than 500 participants in attendance. There were 400 lectures; more than 2,000 sisters participated in the talks. Fourteen cities conducted the Welcome Ramadan program. Through a webinar focused on Hijab, marriage, and Women’s Rights, the Usratul Maria team hosted three special lectures for the Muslim population in North America. The Usratul Maria Tarbiyah Seminar was held in April 2009 in Dallas, TX.

ICNA’s Sister Wing

The ICNA Sisters’ Wing is an ICNA division which strives to provide women of all races and backgrounds with Islamic education and training. The reason for creating the Sisters Wing was to mobilize and empower women of all ages and allow sisters to outline the Deen’s framework freely within their circle by providing platforms through education, outreach, and organizational skills. This division of ICNA was established in July 1978.

ICNA also actively and enthusiastically participates in empowering the Muslim sisters by teaching them skills, giving them education, leadership roles, and moral support to all the community’s women. Sister Wing of ICNA is also a very well-organized department filled with talented and helping individuals with only one aim of empowering and supporting the women of the Muslim community of North America. Their Sister Wing is also rapidly spreading and expanding.Itis now serving many partsof the USA than ever before. The women of ICNA get equal opportunities to lead and be in leadership roles, head projects, and departments. In this way, ICNA is creating a strong bond between Islam and North American women.

ICNA’s Sister Wings are further spreading and getting stronger by the support of the people and the team of ICNA. The ICNA’s consistent and dedicated efforts are strong proof that this organization will continue to be the source of guidance and assistance for the Muslim community in the future.

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Muslim Non-Profits Continue to Serve, Feed Vulnerable Orange County Residents https://icna.org/muslim-non-profits-continue-to-serve-feed-vulnerable-orange-county-residents/ https://icna.org/muslim-non-profits-continue-to-serve-feed-vulnerable-orange-county-residents/#respond Fri, 13 Nov 2020 18:28:27 +0000 https://labssol.com/dev/iccna/?p=31786

A host of local Muslim non-profits are among the many organizations out on the ground in Orange County distributing food to people in need. A network of pantries have been distributing food for free for months now supporting people who have lost jobs during the pandemic or struggling financially. Many among the network are faith based or houses of worship like mosques, churches and gurudwaras serving anyone who is hungry. ICNA Relief Southern California — part of a greater national organization — is a Muslim non-profit based in Fullerton. They have been doing food distributions throughout cities in Orange County and other neighboring counties for years prior to the pandemic. Abdullah Zikria, the outreach coordinator of Southern California ICNA Relief, said through their years of service the organization has developed relationships with various cities in Orange County and elsewhere in Southern California as well as various food banks in the region. During the pandemic, these relationships have helped the non-profit distribute food in local cities. “In 2013, we started doing food services. Our people would come in and we would provide food for families, diapers and other things,” Zikria said. “Since COVID, We have definitely taken our food services to a whole different level that it’s never been before.” When the pandemic started in March, ICNA Relief held 10  larger scale distributions. Since then they are averaging about 20 distributions a month across Orange County and other parts of Southern California and have given out over 800,000 pounds of food at over 130 distributions, according to Zikria. Zikria also said Mayors and Members of Congress have reached out to ICNA Relief about food distributions. “We don’t participate in the politics. We serve anybody. We work with everybody. We are a nonprofit,” Zikria said. ICNA also works with school districts in Orange County to find schools with a high percent of students receiving a free lunch to reach the most vulnerable in each community. “That’s a good indicator for us, that those are families that probably need this help,” Zikria said. They’ve held distributions at schools and mosques throughout the County. The group has also made ins with community organizers. Somedays the organization will go to cross streets near low income housing and hand out food items reaching out to local organizers to spread the word and through social media. “Our distributions are so mobile, especially the neighborhood ones. We pick up items from Walmart, from Costco, from Target, three times a week and so it depends on what we get,” Zikria said. “Based on what we can get we’ve been able to see what neighborhood we can go to.” Beyond food, they hold diaper distributions and offer medical and counseling services. The non-profit also operates a women’s transitional home for survivors of domestic violence. ICNA Relief Southern California has only four staff members but they have close to 100 volunteers who help them be able to get the food out to people. Muhib John Aziz, a Garden Grove Resident, and his family volunteer with ICNA Relief to help those in need. “My favorite thing is that I get joy out of helping others,” Aziz said. He added that another motivation for him is to engrain in children and family the importance of giving back to the community. “We are here to help humanity, especially those in need and to go out of our way to help our human brothers and sisters,” Aziz said. Another Muslim Based nonprofit, Uplift Charity, has also been active distributing boxes of food on every month to Orange County Residents. The charity has distributed thousands of boxes of food since the pandemic started and around 1,600 boxes during Ramadan this year as well as over 2,000 meals in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This Saturday Uplift Charity is holding a special drive through food distribution of food boxes at Al-Ansar Mosque in Anaheim from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This week’s distribution will be to honor case manager Raihan Dakhil, her husband Joseph Awaida and their 3-year-old son Omar who were killed by an alleged DUI driver in Long Beach last Halloween. Ahmed Almukhtar, Uplift Charity’s director of operations, said the family was very active in giving back to the community. “Raihan was part of Uplift Charity. She worked with Uplift Charity for more than two years as an amazing case manager. She changed a lot of lives,” Almukhtar said. “They were very active in charity events, they were very active in volunteering, and assisting their community in Long Beach and in Orange County.” Uplift Charity will also be distributing Hijabs and face masks on Saturday as well. For anybody in need of food or a desire to volunteer, pantries across Orange County are handing it out for free. These include: Uplift Charity Saturday Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Al-Ansar Mosque in Anaheim 1717 S Brookhurst St Anaheim, CA 92804 ICNA Relief Southern California Friday Nov. 13 at 3:30 p.m. at Monarch Apartments in Anaheim 1860 West Crescent Ave. Anaheim, CA 92801 Friday Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. at Islamic Society of Orange County in Garden Grove. 9752 13th street, Garden Grove, CA 92844 Those who wish to volunteer with the organization can reach out to them on Facebook or at 714 399-4571. Power of One Foundation Saturday Nov. 14 and 21 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Calvary Church in Santa Ana 3800 S Fairview St, Santa Ana, CA 92704 Every Thursday and Saturday from 8 -11 a.m. at IKEA in Costa Mesa for Curbside pickup. 1475 S Coast Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 By appointment. Sign up before 2 p.m. the day before to get an appointment. Sikh Center of Orange County Food Pantry Saturday Nov. 14 from 8-10:30 a.m. or until supplies last at the Gurudwara And on Nov. 21 it will be from 8:30-11 a.m. 2530 Warner Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92704 714 584 7573 Laguna Food Pantry Every Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. 20652 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 949 497 7121 Vineyard Anaheim Church]]>

A host of local Muslim non-profits are among the many organizations out on the ground in Orange County distributing food to people in need.

A network of pantries have been distributing food for free for months now supporting people who have lost jobs during the pandemic or struggling financially. Many among the network are faith based or houses of worship like mosques, churches and gurudwaras serving anyone who is hungry.

ICNA Relief Southern California — part of a greater national organization — is a Muslim non-profit based in Fullerton. They have been doing food distributions throughout cities in Orange County and other neighboring counties for years prior to the pandemic.

Abdullah Zikria, the outreach coordinator of Southern California ICNA Relief, said through their years of service the organization has developed relationships with various cities in Orange County and elsewhere in Southern California as well as various food banks in the region.

During the pandemic, these relationships have helped the non-profit distribute food in local cities.

“In 2013, we started doing food services. Our people would come in and we would provide food for families, diapers and other things,” Zikria said. “Since COVID, We have definitely taken our food services to a whole different level that it’s never been before.”

When the pandemic started in March, ICNA Relief held 10  larger scale distributions. Since then they are averaging about 20 distributions a month across Orange County and other parts of Southern California and have given out over 800,000 pounds of food at over 130 distributions, according to Zikria.

Zikria also said Mayors and Members of Congress have reached out to ICNA Relief about food distributions.

“We don’t participate in the politics. We serve anybody. We work with everybody. We are a nonprofit,” Zikria said.

ICNA also works with school districts in Orange County to find schools with a high percent of students receiving a free lunch to reach the most vulnerable in each community.

“That’s a good indicator for us, that those are families that probably need this help,” Zikria said.

They’ve held distributions at schools and mosques throughout the County.

The group has also made ins with community organizers. Somedays the organization will go to cross streets near low income housing and hand out food items reaching out to local organizers to spread the word and through social media.

“Our distributions are so mobile, especially the neighborhood ones. We pick up items from Walmart, from Costco, from Target, three times a week and so it depends on what we get,” Zikria said. “Based on what we can get we’ve been able to see what neighborhood we can go to.”

Beyond food, they hold diaper distributions and offer medical and counseling services. The non-profit also operates a women’s transitional home for survivors of domestic violence.

ICNA Relief Southern California has only four staff members but they have close to 100 volunteers who help them be able to get the food out to people.

Muhib John Aziz, a Garden Grove Resident, and his family volunteer with ICNA Relief to help those in need.

“My favorite thing is that I get joy out of helping others,” Aziz said.

He added that another motivation for him is to engrain in children and family the importance of giving back to the community.

“We are here to help humanity, especially those in need and to go out of our way to help our human brothers and sisters,” Aziz said.

Another Muslim Based nonprofit, Uplift Charity, has also been active distributing boxes of food on every month to Orange County Residents. The charity has distributed thousands of boxes of food since the pandemic started and around 1,600 boxes during Ramadan this year as well as over 2,000 meals in Orange and Los Angeles Counties.

This Saturday Uplift Charity is holding a special drive through food distribution of food boxes at Al-Ansar Mosque in Anaheim from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This week’s distribution will be to honor case manager Raihan Dakhil, her husband Joseph Awaida and their 3-year-old son Omar who were killed by an alleged DUI driver in Long Beach last Halloween.

Ahmed Almukhtar, Uplift Charity’s director of operations, said the family was very active in giving back to the community.

“Raihan was part of Uplift Charity. She worked with Uplift Charity for more than two years as an amazing case manager. She changed a lot of lives,” Almukhtar said. “They were very active in charity events, they were very active in volunteering, and assisting their community in Long Beach and in Orange County.”

Uplift Charity will also be distributing Hijabs and face masks on Saturday as well.

For anybody in need of food or a desire to volunteer, pantries across Orange County are handing it out for free.

These include:

Uplift Charity

Saturday Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Al-Ansar Mosque in Anaheim

1717 S Brookhurst St Anaheim, CA 92804

ICNA Relief Southern California

Friday Nov. 13 at 3:30 p.m. at Monarch Apartments in Anaheim

1860 West Crescent Ave. Anaheim, CA 92801

Friday Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. at Islamic Society of Orange County in Garden Grove.

9752 13th street, Garden Grove, CA 92844

Those who wish to volunteer with the organization can reach out to them on Facebook or at 714 399-4571.

Power of One Foundation

Saturday Nov. 14 and 21 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Calvary Church in Santa Ana

3800 S Fairview St, Santa Ana, CA 92704

Every Thursday and Saturday from 8 -11 a.m. at IKEA in Costa Mesa for Curbside pickup.

1475 S Coast Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626

By appointment. Sign up before 2 p.m. the day before to get an appointment.

Sikh Center of Orange County Food Pantry

Saturday Nov. 14 from 8-10:30 a.m. or until supplies last at the Gurudwara

And on Nov. 21 it will be from 8:30-11 a.m.

2530 Warner Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92704

714 584 7573

Laguna Food Pantry

Every Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m.

20652 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651

949 497 7121

Vineyard Anaheim Church

Monday from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at SALK Elementary

1411 Gilbert St. Anaheim, CA 92804

Wednesday & Thursday from 9-11 a.m. at the Vineyard Anaheim Church

5340 E La Palma Ave. Anaheim, CA 92807

Saturday from 9-11 a.m. at the Brookhurst Community Center

2271 Crescent Ave. Anaheim, CA 92801

United Across Borders Foundation

Turkey Giveaway on Friday Nov. 20 from 10 a.m. until supplies last in La Habra

101 West La Habra Boulevard La Habra, CA 90631

Turkey Giveaway on Saturday Nov. 21 from 9 a.m. until supplies last in Anaheim

201 W. Center St. Promenade Anaheim, CA 92805

Turkey Giveaway on Sunday Nov. 22 from 10 a.m. until supplies last in Fullerton

303 W Commonwealth Ave Fullerton

For more food assistance options visit 211 OC.

If you operate a drive through food pantry in Orange County and would like our newsroom to be aware of your efforts, reach out to Hosam Elattar at helattar@voiceofoc.org or on Twitter @ElattarHosam. Article Courtesy voiceofoc.com

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U.S. Presidential Elections 2020 https://icna.org/u-s-presidential-elections-2020/ https://icna.org/u-s-presidential-elections-2020/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2020 22:06:48 +0000 https://labssol.com/dev/iccna/?p=27174

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]For the last several days tensions were high waiting for the moment of truth when the results would be announced for the 46th President of the USA. After several agonizing days the results were declared and President-elect Joe Biden has been announced the winner of the 2020 presidential election. While this part is over we must take some lessons this election. We must understand that as Muslims and as Americans we must not underestimate the power that lies in our very own hands: the power to vote. This is our right and we must know its importance. If this has become a reality more than ever before it would have been this very moment. Oftentimes Muslims think that the others would vote and what would it matter if I vote or not. This election teaches us differently and from now on we must know that in order to bring about any change we must be part of the process. There is no other option. Hence, kudos for all individuals, Muslim communities and organizations that campaigned for “get out and vote”. We are hopeful that with a new president better days lie ahead. Muslims in America for too long have been thrown under the bus when others need excuse for their failures or wanting to carry out heavy-handed policies. We call on our new administration to treat ALL its citizens, irrespective to race or religion, with respect and dignity and to listen to their concerns in this rebuilding process. Muslims must not be ignored nor be made a scapegoat. One other thing we learn in this election is ‘divide and rule’ would no longer work in a world so connected with each other. So instead of looking at each other as thorns in the garden it would be more dynamic if we all see each other as a bouquet of different colors. And yes character does matter and divisiveness will not survive. Now comes the time for forgiveness and healing and striving for the ultimate victory which is winning the hearts and souls of people. There are still many Americans who do know anything about Islam and Muslims. They believe what they are told in the media and this is where our role comes in. We must make use of every opportunity given to us to be witnesses of truth to our fellow Americans. We must be a witness and an evidence of what it means to be a true Muslim even in the face of hostility. The Seerah tells us that once people know the truth they will turn from a bitter enemy to a staunch supporter. How much haven’t we witnessed in our times. Kindness and magnanimity were the hallmark of Rasoolullah ’s character in his dealings with people. Let us take from his Seerah the tools we need to help build our nation and to mend its woes. We still have a long way yet to go. We must all work together to build a better country and a better world. We ask Allah that He removes this pandemic from all of humanity and alleviates the sufferings of our Muslim brothers and sisters the world over. We hope and pray for better days to come.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section]]]>

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[et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”]For the last several days tensions were high waiting for the moment of truth when the results would be announced for the 46th President of the USA. After several agonizing days the results were declared and President-elect Joe Biden has been announced the winner of the 2020 presidential election.

While this part is over we must take some lessons this election. We must understand that as Muslims and as Americans we must not underestimate the power that lies in our very own hands: the power to vote. This is our right and we must know its importance. If this has become a reality more than ever before it would have been this very moment.
Oftentimes Muslims think that the others would vote and what would it matter if I vote or not. This election teaches us differently and from now on we must know that in order to bring about any change we must be part of the process. There is no other option. Hence, kudos for all individuals, Muslim communities and organizations that campaigned for “get out and vote”.
We are hopeful that with a new president better days lie ahead. Muslims in America for too long have been thrown under the bus when others need excuse for their failures or wanting to carry out heavy-handed policies. We call on our new administration to treat ALL its citizens, irrespective to race or religion, with respect and dignity and to listen to their concerns in this rebuilding process. Muslims must not be ignored nor be made a scapegoat.
One other thing we learn in this election is ‘divide and rule’ would no longer work in a world so connected with each other. So instead of looking at each other as thorns in the garden it would be more dynamic if we all see each other as a bouquet of different colors. And yes character does matter and divisiveness will not survive.
Now comes the time for forgiveness and healing and striving for the ultimate victory which is winning the hearts and souls of people. There are still many Americans who do know anything about Islam and Muslims. They believe what they are told in the media and this is where our role comes in.
We must make use of every opportunity given to us to be witnesses of truth to our fellow Americans. We must be a witness and an evidence of what it means to be a true Muslim even in the face of hostility. The Seerah tells us that once people know the truth they will turn from a bitter enemy to a staunch supporter. How much haven’t we witnessed in our times. Kindness and magnanimity were the hallmark of Rasoolullah peace be up on him (pbuh)’s character in his dealings with people. Let us take from his Seerah the tools we need to help build our nation and to mend its woes. We still have a long way yet to go. We must all work together to build a better country and a better world.
We ask Allah All Praises Be To Allah that He removes this pandemic from all of humanity and alleviates the sufferings of our Muslim brothers and sisters the world over. We hope and pray for better days to come.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column]
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ICNA Seerah Conference November 21, 2020 https://icna.org/icna-seerah-conference-november-21-2020/ https://icna.org/icna-seerah-conference-november-21-2020/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:07:44 +0000 https://labssol.com/dev/iccna/?p=27150

The Seerah Conference organized by the Tarbiyah Department together with the Da’wah Department for Saturday November 21st, 2020 could not have come at a better time. In fact, this conference has been in the planning since the beginning of October long before the blasphemous cartoons of Rasoolullah once again emerged. This time in France. We cannot imagine that in this age of enlightenment and information, leaders of the so- called free world would resort to such new low, distorting the noble personality of Rasoolullah and using it as a smoke screen for their failed policies, leadership and handling of crises such as the pandemic. Then they turn around and most shamelessly say Islam is in crisis. Where is the intelligence? Such blatant disrespect and vicious assaults on Islam’s most sacred personality Muhammad are now at a colossal level. Any blasphemy on Rasoolullah wherever and whenever happens, affects over 2 billion Muslims and other like-minded people around the globe. For us Muslims raising our voices in front of Prophet Muhammad is disrespect that can lead to the erasing of our good deeds. Allah says: O you who believe! Raise not your voices above the voice of the Prophet , nor speak aloud to him in talk as you speak aloud to one another, lest your deeds may be rendered fruitless while you perceive not. (Al-Quran 49:2) Historically Muslims live alongside peoples of different faiths, different ethnic groups, different language families and different customs, all living together for centuries in relative peace in the same place. Such is the teachings of Muhammad . He showed the world how warring tribes, different ethnicities and people of various different status can put their grudges aside and come together and stand before their Lord and worship Him in peace and harmony. We cannot let hate and bigotry dominate the conversation. We must bring back the pure and noble character of Rasoolullah to be the main discourse. Thus, this conference is not a reaction of what has happened in France but it is an opportunity for Muslims to be reminded of this great benefactor to humanity: Muhammad Mustafaa . He indeed was Allah ’s gift to humanity. Allah says: Indeed Allah conferred a great favor on the believers when He sent among them a Messenger (Muhammad ) from among themselves reciting unto them His Verses (the Qur’an), and purifying them (from sins by their following him), and instructing them (in) the Book (the Qur’an) and Al Hikmah [the wisdom and the Sunnah of the Prophet etc.)], while before that they had been in manifest error. The theme of the Seerah Conference is : The Prophet : Sent with a Mission. We hope to address some of these great qualities of Rasoolullah . Some of the topics of this conference would be: • What is So Unique About the Last Messenger ? • Muhammad : Ultimate Symbol of Unity • How the Messenger Changed the Hearts? • Muhammad : The Caring Leader • Muhammad : Man with a Mission • From Hating Muhammad to Becoming the Most Beloved • Defending the Honor of Rasoolullah with Dignity • And Indeed You Muhammad have the Most Exalted Character • Why Two Billion Muslims Love Muhammad ? • Concerns of a Dai Emulating Rasoolullah • Prophet Efforts to Eradicate Racism • Our Response When Rasoolullah is Blasphemed We also have a team of dedicated brothers and sisters in the field of Da’wah to address these issues. So please as a courtesy and love for our Messenger attend this conference and invite as many people Muslims and non-Muslims to hear of the greatest benefactor to humanity Muhammad . Sh. Abdur Rahman Khan Director of Tarbiyah Program Nov. 9, 2020]]>

The Seerah Conference organized by the Tarbiyah Department together with the Da’wah Department for Saturday November 21st, 2020 could not have come at a better time. In fact, this conference has been in the planning since the beginning of October long before the blasphemous cartoons of Rasoolullah peace be up on him (pbuh) once again emerged. This time in France.


We cannot imagine that in this age of enlightenment and information, leaders of the so- called free world would resort to such new low, distorting the noble personality of Rasoolullah peace be up on him (pbuh) and using it as a smoke screen for their failed policies, leadership and handling of crises such as the pandemic. Then they turn around and most shamelessly say Islam is in crisis. Where is the intelligence?
Such blatant disrespect and vicious assaults on Islam’s most sacred personality Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh) are now at a colossal level. Any blasphemy on Rasoolullah peace be up on him (pbuh) wherever and whenever happens, affects over 2 billion Muslims and other like-minded people around the globe. For us Muslims raising our voices in front of Prophet Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh) is disrespect that can lead to the erasing of our good deeds. Allah All Praises Be To Allah says:

O you who believe! Raise not your voices above the voice of the Prophet peace be up on him (pbuh), nor speak aloud to him in talk as you speak aloud to one another, lest your deeds may be rendered fruitless while you perceive not. (Al-Quran 49:2)

Historically Muslims live alongside peoples of different faiths, different ethnic groups, different language families and different customs, all living together for centuries in relative peace in the same place. Such is the teachings of Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh).
He peace be up on him (pbuh) showed the world how warring tribes, different ethnicities and people of various different status can put their grudges aside and come together and stand before their Lord and worship Him in peace and harmony.
We cannot let hate and bigotry dominate the conversation. We must bring back the pure and noble character of Rasoolullah peace be up on him (pbuh) to be the main discourse. Thus, this conference is not a reaction of what has happened in France but it is an opportunity for Muslims to be reminded of this great benefactor to humanity: Muhammad Mustafaa peace be up on him (pbuh). He indeed was Allah peace be up on him (pbuh)’s gift to humanity. Allah All Praises Be To Allah says:

Indeed Allah conferred a great favor on the believers when He sent among them a Messenger (Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh)) from among themselves reciting unto them His Verses (the Qur’an), and purifying them (from sins by their following him), and instructing them (in) the Book (the Qur’an) and Al Hikmah [the wisdom and the Sunnah of the Prophet peace be up on him (pbuh) etc.)], while before that they had been in manifest error.

The theme of the Seerah Conference is : The Prophet peace be up on him (pbuh): Sent with a Mission. We hope to address some of these great qualities of Rasoolullah peace be up on him (pbuh). Some of the topics of this conference would be:
• What is So Unique About the Last Messenger peace be up on him (pbuh)?
• Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh): Ultimate Symbol of Unity
• How the Messenger peace be up on him (pbuh) Changed the Hearts?
• Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh): The Caring Leader
• Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh): Man with a Mission
• From Hating Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh) to Becoming the Most Beloved
• Defending the Honor of Rasoolullah peace be up on him (pbuh) with Dignity
• And Indeed You Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh) have the Most Exalted Character
• Why Two Billion Muslims Love Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh)?
• Concerns of a Dai Emulating Rasoolullah peace be up on him (pbuh)
• Prophet peace be up on him (pbuh) Efforts to Eradicate Racism
• Our Response When Rasoolullah peace be up on him (pbuh) is Blasphemed
We also have a team of dedicated brothers and sisters in the field of Da’wah to address these issues. So please as a courtesy and love for our Messenger peace be up on him (pbuh) attend this conference and invite as many people Muslims and non-Muslims to hear of the greatest benefactor to humanity Muhammad peace be up on him (pbuh).
Sh. Abdur Rahman Khan
Director of Tarbiyah Program
Nov. 9, 2020

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Virtues of the First 10 Days of “Dhul-Hijja” https://icna.org/virtues-of-the-first-10-days-of-dhul-hijja/ https://icna.org/virtues-of-the-first-10-days-of-dhul-hijja/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2020 09:36:19 +0000 https://labssol.com/dev/iccna/?p=2325

The Prophet (PBUH) said, “There is no deed that is better in the sight of Allah or more greatly rewarded than a good deed done in the (first) ten days of Al-Adha”. It was asked, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?” The Prophet (PBUH) replied, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, unless a man goes out himself for Jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with anything.” Narrated by Al-Bukhari Allah blessed the nation of Muhammad with opportunities to reap rewards and blessings every day of the year. The last ten nights of Ramadan (the month of fasting) are among the most blessed nights of the year; in particular Laylatul-Qadr (the night of power) is extremely sacred. Similarly, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja (the 12th Islamic calendar month) carry special status during the blessed month of “Pilgrimage.” The above Hadith of the Prophet spells out the importance of these ten days in the sight of Allah and the amplified reward for all good deeds during this blessed season. Just like the last ten nights of Ramadan are the best ten nights out of the year, these first ten days of Dhul-Hijja are the best days of the year and the most beloved to Allah as they combine acts of worship in a way unlike any other time. So, the questions we should be asking ourselves are, “How do we make the most of this season of blessings?”, “What deeds can I perform to attain His pleasure?”. The following are some examples of the acts of worship that will help us gain His pleasure InshaAllah. 1. Perform Hajj (Pilgrimage)Obviously, Hajj is one of the best deeds that one can do during these ten days. However for those of us who were not invited to His House this year, there are still many more ways to earn the pleasure of Allah. 2. Fast all nine days and especially on the ‘Day of Arafah’The Prophet said: “Anyone who fasts for one day for Allah’s pleasure, Allah will keep his face away from the (Hell) fire for (a distance covered by a journey of) seventy years.” (Bukhari, Muslim) The Prophet used to fast on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijja and he said: “Fasting the Day of ‘Arafah (ninth Dhul-Hijja) is an expiation for (all the sins of) the previous year and expiation for (all the sins of) the coming year.” (Muslim) 3. Perform Dhikr and TakbeerThe Prophet said: “There are no days on which good deeds are greater or more beloved to Allah than on these ten days, so recite much Tahleel (saying Laa ilaaha ill-Allah), Takbeer (saying Allahu Akbar) and Tahmeed (saying Alhamdu Lillaah).” (Ahmad -Saheeh) Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurayrah used to go out in the marketplace during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja, reciting Takbeer, and the people would recite Takbeer when they heard them. (Bukhari) Takbeer at this time is a Sunnah that has mostly been forgotten, especially during the first few days. So say it in the masjid, in your home, on the street and every place where it is permitted to remember Allah. Revive the Sunnah that have been virtually forgotten and earn great rewards for doing so. The Prophet said: “Whoever revives an aspect of my Sunnah that is forgotten after my death, he will have a reward equivalent to that of the people who follow him, without it detracting in the least from their reward.” (Tirmidhi- Hasan) 4. Stand the Night in PrayerSeeking Allah’s forgiveness and humbling ourselves in front of Him in supplication and prayers during the latter part of the night is an act of worship that is very beloved to Allah . Allah Almighty calls out to His servants in the latter part of the night: “Is there anyone to invoke Me, so that I may respond to his invocation? Is there anyone to ask Me, so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone seeking My forgiveness, so that I may forgive him?” (Bukhaari, Muslim) We should seize this opportunity and beg Him for His Divine Generosity and Mercy. We should ask Him as our Prophet taught us “Our Lord, bless us with the best of this world and the best of hereafter and save us from the fire of Hell.” 5. Make Sincere RepentanceAllah loves those who repent to Him in complete submission. The act of sincere repentance to Allah with intention to never return to His disobedience and sin is very dear to Him . Return to Allah by giving up all the deeds, open and secret, that He dislikes. Be regretful of your sins and disobedience and resolve to never return to sin and to firmly adhere to the path which Allah loves. Allah says, “But as for him who repented, believed and did righteous deeds, then he will be among those who are successful.” [Al-Qasas 28:67] 6. Return to Book of Allah (The Quran)It is time to dust off your copy of the Quran. Establish a beautiful new relationship with the book of Allah starting in these ten days of Dhul-Hijja. Recite its verses and you will reap its blessings. Understand its message. Implement the commandments of this book in your life. This relationship with the Quran will open for you the doors of wisdom and happiness in your life. This will ultimately lead to guidance and success in this life and the Hereafter. 7. Increase in doing ALL good deedsIf you are not able to perform Hajj this year, occupy yourself during these blessed days by any and every possible good deed. Every act that is done with sincerity for the pleasure of Allah will bring you closer to Him. “So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it; and whosoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it.“[Al-Zalzalah 99:7-8] 8. Slaughter an animal and distribute the meat (Sacrifice)Ibn Umar said: “The Prophet lived in Madeenah]]>

The Prophet (PBUH) said, “There is no deed that is better in the sight of Allah or more greatly rewarded than a good deed done in the (first) ten days of Al-Adha”. It was asked, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah?” The Prophet (PBUH) replied, “Not even Jihad for the sake of Allah, unless a man goes out himself for Jihad taking his wealth with him and does not come back with anything.” Narrated by Al-Bukhari

Allah Glorified and Exalted be He blessed the nation of Muhammad peace be up on him, pbuh with opportunities to reap rewards and blessings every day of the year. The last ten nights of Ramadan (the month of fasting) are among the most blessed nights of the year; in particular Laylatul-Qadr (the night of power) is extremely sacred. Similarly, the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja (the 12th Islamic calendar month) carry special status during the blessed month of “Pilgrimage.” The above Hadith of the Prophet peace be up on him, pbuh spells out the importance of these ten days in the sight of Allah Glorified and Exalted be He and the amplified reward for all good deeds during this blessed season.

Just like the last ten nights of Ramadan are the best ten nights out of the year, these first ten days of Dhul-Hijja are the best days of the year and the most beloved to Allah as they combine acts of worship in a way unlike any other time.

So, the questions we should be asking ourselves are, “How do we make the most of this season of blessings?”, “What deeds can I perform to attain His pleasure?”. The following are some examples of the acts of worship that will help us gain His pleasure InshaAllah.

Hajj

1. Perform Hajj (Pilgrimage)
Obviously, Hajj is one of the best deeds that one can do during these ten days. However for those of us who were not invited to His House this year, there are still many more ways to earn the pleasure of Allah.

2. Fast all nine days and especially on the ‘Day of Arafah’
The Prophet peace be up on him, pbuh said: “Anyone who fasts for one day for Allah’s pleasure, Allah will keep his face away from the (Hell) fire for (a distance covered by a journey of) seventy years.” (Bukhari, Muslim)

The Prophet peace be up on him, pbuh used to fast on the ninth day of Dhul-Hijja and he said: “Fasting the Day of ‘Arafah (ninth Dhul-Hijja) is an expiation for (all the sins of) the previous year and expiation for (all the sins of) the coming year.” (Muslim)

3. Perform Dhikr and Takbeer
The Prophet peace be up on him, pbuh said: “There are no days on which good deeds are greater or more beloved to Allah than on these ten days, so recite much Tahleel (saying Laa ilaaha ill-Allah), Takbeer (saying Allahu Akbar) and Tahmeed (saying Alhamdu Lillaah).” (Ahmad -Saheeh)

Ibn ‘Umar and Abu Hurayrah used to go out in the marketplace during the first ten days of Dhul-Hijja, reciting Takbeer, and the people would recite Takbeer when they heard them. (Bukhari)

Takbeer at this time is a Sunnah that has mostly been forgotten, especially during the first few days. So say it in the masjid, in your home, on the street and every place where it is permitted to remember Allah. Revive the Sunnah that have been virtually forgotten and earn great rewards for doing so.

The Prophet peace be up on him, pbuh said: “Whoever revives an aspect of my Sunnah that is forgotten after my death, he will have a reward equivalent to that of the people who follow him, without it detracting in the least from their reward.” (Tirmidhi- Hasan)

4. Stand the Night in Prayer
Seeking Allah’s forgiveness and humbling ourselves in front of Him in supplication and prayers during the latter part of the night is an act of worship that is very beloved to Allah Glorified and Exalted be He.

Allah Almighty calls out to His servants in the latter part of the night: “Is there anyone to invoke Me, so that I may respond to his invocation? Is there anyone to ask Me, so that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone seeking My forgiveness, so that I may forgive him?” (Bukhaari, Muslim)

We should seize this opportunity and beg Him Glorified and Exalted be He for His Divine Generosity and Mercy. We should ask Him as our Prophet peace be up on him, pbuh taught us “Our Lord, bless us with the best of this world and the best of hereafter and save us from the fire of Hell.

5. Make Sincere Repentance
Allah Glorified and Exalted be He loves those who repent to Him in complete submission. The act of sincere repentance to Allah with intention to never return to His disobedience and sin is very dear to Him Glorified and Exalted be He. Return to Allah by giving up all the deeds, open and secret, that He dislikes. Be regretful of your sins and disobedience and resolve to never return to sin and to firmly adhere to the path which Allah loves.

Allah Glorified and Exalted be He says, “But as for him who repented, believed and did righteous deeds, then he will be among those who are successful.” [Al-Qasas 28:67]

6. Return to Book of Allah (The Quran)
It is time to dust off your copy of the Quran. Establish a beautiful new relationship with the book of Allah starting in these ten days of Dhul-Hijja. Recite its verses and you will reap its blessings. Understand its message. Implement the commandments of this book in your life. This relationship with the Quran will open for you the doors of wisdom and happiness in your life. This will ultimately lead to guidance and success in this life and the Hereafter.

7. Increase in doing ALL good deeds
If you are not able to perform Hajj this year, occupy yourself during these blessed days by any and every possible good deed. Every act that is done with sincerity for the pleasure of Allah Glorified and Exalted be He will bring you closer to Him.

So whosoever does good equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it; and whosoever does evil equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it.“[Al-Zalzalah 99:7-8]

8. Slaughter an animal and distribute the meat (Sacrifice)
Ibn Umar said: “The Prophet peace be up on him, pbuh lived in Madeenah for ten years and every year he slaughtered an animal.” (Ahmad-Saheeh by al-Albaani)

9. Attend Eid prayers
Attending Eid prayers is from the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet peace be up on him, pbuh. We should be keen on practicing this Sunnah and performing it according to the teachings of our Prophet peace be up on him, pbuh. Eid is a time of joy and happiness and we should be inclusive of all of our brothers and sisters who may not be as fortunate to have enough to enjoy this blessed occasion.

10. Thank Allah
One of the biggest forms of worshiping Allah Glorified and Exalted be He is to thank Him, deeply, sincerely and continuously. After all, it is He who blessed you with all that you have. In fact, you wouldn’t even be here if it wasn’t for the Mercy of your Creator. So thank Him for ALL that He gave you: the blessing of Islam, the blessing of life and every blessing you possess. Thank Him for the opportunity to experience these ten days. Ask Him for His mercy, forgiveness and guidance.

Alhamdulillah, there is much to be gained in these coming days. So make the most of this perfect opportunity offered by these invaluable and irreplaceable ten days. Hasten to do good deeds and appreciate this blessing and make the most of it.

And worship your Lord until there comes unto you the certainty (death).” [Al-Hijr 15:99]

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By Javaid Siddiqi
Chairman, ICNA Tarbiyah Department

 

 
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ICNA Online Symposium – Friday Sessions https://icna.org/icna-online-symposium-friday-sessions/ https://icna.org/icna-online-symposium-friday-sessions/#respond Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:21:26 +0000 https://labssol.com/dev/iccna/video/icna-online-symposium-friday-sessions/

If you have not registered then please register at www.ICNA.org/symposium ICNA Online Symposium – April 10th and 11th, 2020 Main Session 1 6:00 – 7:00 pm EST Embrace Session – Your Journey is Our Journey 7:00 – 8:00 pm EST ICNA Sisters Session 8:00 – 10:30 pm EST YM Session: Alone with Allah * Dr. Suzy Ismail Disconnect to Reconnect * Imam Siraj Wahhaj A Ramadan at Home * Sh. Abdul Nasir Jangda The Essence of Time May Allah SWT make this beneficial and a smooth broadcast, ameen. source]]>



If you have not registered then please register at www.ICNA.org/symposium
ICNA Online Symposium – April 10th and 11th, 2020
Main Session 1
6:00 – 7:00 pm EST
Embrace Session – Your Journey is Our Journey
7:00 – 8:00 pm EST
ICNA Sisters Session
8:00 – 10:30 pm EST
YM Session: Alone with Allah
* Dr. Suzy Ismail Disconnect to Reconnect
* Imam Siraj Wahhaj A Ramadan at Home
* Sh. Abdul Nasir Jangda The Essence of Time
May Allah SWT make this beneficial and a smooth broadcast, ameen.

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