Entries for March 2009

Learn the rules for facing the Qiblah in the obligated and non-obligated prayers.

As the American Muslim community matures, and we begin to focus not only on our internal affairs as a community, but on finding our place in society, we often talk about building bridges between members of our faith and those of other communities.

Gov. Quinn is listening to our concerns: Speak Up!  Exercise the power we've earned!

Message from Mosque Foundation president Dr. Zaher Sahloul from the April 2009 Community Pulse newsletter.

MOSQUE FOUNDATION ASSEMBLY MEETING

Message From Imam Kifah Mustapha from the April 2009 Community Pulse Newsletter.

Open Forum to meet your local candidates, Friday April 3rd at 7 PM at Mosque Foundation.

Free Health Screening at MFCC offered by Compassionate Care Network.  Blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol screenings are available.  Health Care Professionals will be available to answer your health related questions.

A Day in the Life of Occupation is a special program Saturday, March 21st at 7:15 PM in the Mosque Foundation.  Special guest speakers are Alice Rothchild, author of "Broken Promises, Broken Dreams," and Shafic Budron, former ADC president.  What can we do to end the occupation in Palestine?  Please join us for this riveting program.

Sign up for Martial Arts Classes for Boys at MFCC!  Classes for Girls to be announced.

Monthly Community Breakfast is held every 3rd Sunday of the month at MFCC.  Great food for only $7!  Give yourself a break from cooking and let us serve you!

Everyone deserves healthcare!  Know your options if you are uninsured or cannot afford adequate health insurance.  Special guests Tahani Hammad & Suyapa Milla of Arab American Family Services will explain what's available and how to apply.  Saturday, March 21st at 7:15 PM in the MFCC.

MFCC presents "Express Yourself!"  All High Schoolers are invited to learn 4 elements of HipHop for Islamic self expression from professional artists - a DJ - a Breakdancer - a Rapper - a Graffiti Artist!  March 28th at the Mosque Foundation Community Center, 5:30 - 8 PM.

Our most noticeable improvement, the expansion project, is nearing completion. By the grace of Allah (SWT), our community truly joined hearts and extended hands, selflessly and generously, in hopes of concluding this historic endeavor.

Meet Your Imam!  A new program for youth, every 1st Saturday of the month, one hour before Isha prayer at the Mosque Foundation.

Message From the President - Managing Crises More Effectively

Message From the Imam Observing Etiquettes of the Masjid

March 2009