Saturday, June 27, Baithak School Fundraising Dinner
Some Augustans have been working to sponsor schools in Pakistan. Attend the annual fundraising dinner at the masjid at 6:30 pm to learn more and help in this important effort.
Sunday, June 28, Akikah
Sajid and Aisha Lakhany invite all to the masjid for their children’s akikah after zhuhr salat (2:00 pm).
Please join us on Sunday, May 17th, from 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM for a unique family event. A talk and a workshop/open discussion will be led by Dr. S. Dale White, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Social Work at Augusta State University. His talk is about our own wellness and how to live a physically and spiritually healthy life.
Following is a brief outline of his talk.
Wellness: The Art of Achieving Balance
The concept of wellness, for our purposes, refers to one’s ability to maintain relative balance, while living in a society with multiple demands. Wellness includes, but is not limited to, mindfulness of one’s daily life in terms of its physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects. In this context, social aspects refer to social relationships within family, occupational, and community contexts. Wellness entails both caring for the self and caring for others, as appropriate, in a holistic and realistic manner.
CAIR-SC 5th Annual Banquet, Sunday, May 31, 2009, 5 pm
The South Carolina chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is holding its 5th Annual Banquet. Guest speakers include U.S. House of Representatives Member Keith Ellison, North Carolina State Senator Larry Shaw and Nihad Awad, CAIR’s National Executive Director. Tickets are $50 per person ($30 for students). The event is scheduled for 5 pm, and its location is the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201. For further information, contact Chaudhry Sadiq at (803) 210-7355.
Friday, May 29, Meeting with Youth Group Regarding Mosque Design
There is a meeting particularly for the youth to hear their ideas regarding the latest proposed design to the new masjid. The meeting begins at 6:30 pm. Pizza is to be served.
Sunday, May 31, Quarterly Meeting
We will in sha Allah be discussing and finalizing the future ISA mosque. Our guest speaker (architect) will be Khaled Mabsout who has experience in building mosques in the US. He will be joined by the subcommittee for this project, including our local civil engineers. The meeting is scheduled for 12:00 PM.
Guest Speaker: Imam Karim Abuzaid
The Richmond County Fire Department will in sha Allah send a fire truck to our school for show and tell. It has prepared a program for the kids on how to act in the event of an emergency. It’s promised to be educative and fun. Please make sure the children come to school on time (10:30 AM).
Jumu’a- 1:40 PM
Weekend School - Sunday, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Quran Memorization and Reading - Friday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Arabic Language - Wednesday, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
Contact the Education Secretary for more information.
Soup Kitchen, Sunday, March 15
There is a cooking shift from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. The serving shift works from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Please contact Dr. Ismail Kaddour for more information.
Weekend School Canceled, Friday March 20 and Sunday March 22
Akika, Saturday, March 28, 7:30 pm
All are invited to the Akika of Omar and Hamza, the children of Mohamed al-Shabrawey and Amany, on Saturday, March 28, 7:30 PM at the Islamic Society of Augusta.
CSRA Community Events of Interest
Saturday, March 21, 2009-Palestine: The Untold Story, 2:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Augusta-Richmond County Greene St Library, 902 Greene St
Two Augustans who were eyewitnesses to events in the region are scheduled to present slide shows about their experiences. The first, Matthew Bosisio, spent two weeks in Hebron in the West Bank in the summer of 2008 as part of a Christian Peacemaker Team. The second, Dr. Haroon Choudhri, treated Gazans wounded in the January war. Admission is free. For more information, contact Ayman Fadel at (706) 284-3002.
Saturday, March 21, 2009-Cost of War: Iraq Six Years Later, 5 PM - 9:30 PM
Unitarian Universalist Church of Augusta, 3501 Walton Way Extension Augusta, GA 30909
Saturday, March 28, 2009 ASU Women’s Studies Symposium- “Emerging Narratives”, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Schedule, Brochure p. 1, Brochure p. 2
Comparing the list of the families who have filled out forms for the upcoming 2009-2010 masjid directory with the previous directory, there are still some people who have not submitted forms. Even if you have lived here for many years, please fill out the form for the masjid phone directory!
The masjid’s fundraising dinner is scheduled for Saturday, April 25. Please keep that date open and do not schedule any social events for that date.
Imam Majed al-Sobke and Dr. Adel Bakr present every Wednesday night after salat al-isha a program entitled “Diseases of the Heart and Their Cure.” The program is open to all. No commitment to attend each presentation is required, and no fee or registration is necessary. Included is an attached draft outline. The program is expected to continue for the next several months.
Thursday, January 15
Keeping the Dream Alive: Why Dr. King Still Matters
Music begins at 6:45 p.m.
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 629 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901.
Downtown at the corner of Greene and 7th Streets
Join many others from Augusta’s interfaith community for music and for words of hope and challenge.
A reception follows in the fellowship hall.
Celebration and interfaith service sponsored by the Progressive Religious Coalition of Augusta.
Remember to fill out the form for the masjid phone directory!
EID MUBARAK
Inshaa ALLAH Eid Al-Adha will be Monday, December 8. Takbeer starts at 8:30 A.M. and Salat at 9:00 A.M. sharp. Food and refreshment will be served after prayer. Please bring your favorite dish to share.
Welcome for the Returning Hujjaj
A Tri-Faith Service of Thanksgiving will be held Sunday, November 23, 7:30 PM, at the Islamic Society of Augusta, 3416 Middleton Drive, Augusta, Georgia 30907.
Leading this service will be:
Representing Muslims, Imam Majed Sabke, of the Islamic Society of Augusta.
Representing the Jewish Faith: Rabbi Robert Klensin, of Congregation Children of Israel, 3005 Walton Way in Augusta.
Representing the Christian Faith: Father Lou Scales, of Church of Our Savior, 4227 Columbia Rd. in Martinez.
This service of Thanksgiving will include readings from the Holy writings of each faith represented, along with prayers, music, and scenes of life and ministry in each of the faith communities.
The public is cordially invited. Refreshments will follow the service. A donation of non-perishable food will be collected for Golden Harvest Food Bank.
Information, call 706-868-7278
Eid al-Fitr is expected to be Wednesday, October 1, 2008. Takbir begins at 8:30 AM, and the ritual Eid prayer is scheduled for 9:00 AM, followed by the Eid sermon.
After the Eid sermon, a potluck breakfast will in sha Allah be served. If you are able, bring two dishes to share.
Important: Do not double park (block another car from moving) and do not block any driveways.
October 5, 2008. Sunday, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. Eid Carnival
Admission: $2 per person. Food tickets available at the carnival. Popcorn, henna, bungee run, snow cones, jumping castle, obstacle course and face painting. Parents are responsible for the safety of their own children. Location: Islamic Society of Augusta.
2008-2010 Directory Update
Fill out the directory update form and submit it to be included in the 2008-2010 directory free of charge. The form is available in PDF format and MS Word format.
