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- Muharram/Safar Program at the Center
- New Timings for Quran Tafseer/Kids Quran Classes
- Chocolate for Charity - HIC Youths Raise Money for Drought Victims in Africa
- HIC Garage Sale
- Ladies Tafseer & Kids/Youth Quran Classes
- Senior Ladies Program for October
- Youth Girls Ziplining Event
- Youth Boys Paintball Event
- President's Eid Address
- NASIMCO Conference 2011
- Congratulations 2011 Graduates
- Laylatul Raghaeeb - The Night of Hopes
- Invitation to the Annual Graduation Ceremony
- Fund Raising Joplin, Missouri
- Bahrain Fund Raising Report
- HIC Acquires Second Investment Property
- Thursdays Program to Start at 8 PM
- Grand Yard Sale
- HIC Unity Walk
- HIC Ladies Seniors Program for May
- HIC Ladies Program - The Ultimate Mother
- HIC Youth Meeting Outcome; Elections on May 14th
- Appointment of Program Coordinators
- Family, Fun and Fund Raising
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Chocolate for Charity - HIC Youths Raise Money for Drought Victims in Africa
By HIC Youths:
Red Roses were a trend at the Husseini Islamic Center in Orlando. Every Eid there would be an exchange of roses as token of appreciation, love and celebration between loved ones, however, this year the HIC youths initiated one of the most innovative idea as an Eid gift from the community as a whole to the less fortunate in the horn of Africa.
This Ramadhan we were all very well aware of the devastation and drought that had hit Africa and so the youths felt compelled to offer a helping hand to the needy. It was one of the best "gifts" anyone could receive or give. It was an Eid gift that would hold a lot of value even in the hereafter. Instead of Roses we introduced the idea of donating on behalf of a loved one and as an incentive we added a box of chocolates for the sake of a sweet tooth.
The charity we chose to donate the money to was Comfort Aid International since the founder was close to home and we were familiar with their work and efforts. Comfort Aid's vision is to please our Creator (SWT) only and everything is done for His pleasure. It is their deep rooted belief that He wants us to act, and in some small way, provide others with opportunity we have been blessed with. This year their focus was obviously the hunger stricken region of Africa.
This was a cumbersome project to have taken up during our very first year in office. However with the help of the Almighty (SWT), our very supportive Managing Committee and obviously the entire community who took the concept in really well as they donated very generously we were able to raise a total of $3780.00 for Comfort Aid.
Today as we write this report we hope that someone's life in Africa was saved or changed for the better through the community's donations as that is the real reward. We also hope that we can implement giving charity on a daily basis in our lives so we can achieve the pleasure of our Creator and invest in our souls.
President's Eid Address
Click here to view the address given by the President of Husseini Islamic Center on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr at the Center
NASIMCO Conference 2011
NASIMCO Conference 2011
The 31st Annual NASIMCO Conference will be hosted by the Muslim Foundation Inc of New Jersey on June 25th at their newly built Center, Masjid-e-Ali. This year's conference theme is "Practical Pathways to Progress: The Female Role".
The HIC will be represented by 4 delegates and 1 councilor. Additionally, NASIMCO would like to invite and encourage all those who would like to participate to do so. The Conference is open to all. Any person can attend as observer. Ladies are especially invited since the theme of this year's Conference is on ladies. The HIC's delegation already includes couple of ladies.
Those who wish to attend are requested to contact HIC so that necessary information can be sent.
The entire agenda of the conference can be viewed by clicking here.
Congratulations 2011 Graduates
Congratulations 2011 Graduates
The Managing Committee would like to congratulate the following graduates of 2011:
University - Doctorate
Sabrina Shivji Kassa
University - Bachelors
Irfaan Bhimji
Fatema Murtaza Kermalli
Zahra Shariff Manekia
Shakirra Meghjee
Fatim Virji
University - Associates
Ally Shabbir Dewji
Aqeel Jaffer
Zainab Zulfikar Mohamed
High School
Kazim Sajjad Alidina
Qumber Bhimji
Mohamed Aqeel Fazal
Aatiqa Gulamhussein
Fatimah Zahra Jaffer
Mohsin Manji
Raza Mucklai
Khizran Pirmohamed
Abbas Remtulla
Fatimah Virjee
Madressa
Suman Ali
Aliridha Fazel
Adam Mahdi Jaffer
Munira Jamal
Mahdi Kassam
Sumaiya Kermali
Sarah Khaki
Zamena Manji
Sarah Mucklai
Aleah Fatima Qureishi
Hannah Rahim
Alia Sanji
Yasmeen Virji
Sureyya Walimohammed
Mumtaz Yusufali
Laylatul Raghaeeb - The Night of Hopes
Laylatul Raghaeeb - The Night of Hopes
1st Thursday Night of Rajab
The Holy Prophet (s.a) has said, that these prayers are:
Means of forgiveness and on the first night in our grave, the Almighty will send the reward of this prayer in the best, enlightened and eloquent form. When inquired will reply, My Beloved! Glad tidings to you that you have found salvation from every hardship and horror. When asked, Who are you?
By God! I haven't seen anyone more beautiful than you, nor heard a word sweeter than that of yours or a fragrance better than you ...
In reply, 'I am that prayer which you offered on the first Thursday of the Month of Rajab. I have come to you, to be your companion in this loneliness, to remove from you your fright and horror.' 'Be lest assured that my shelter will be with you until the blowing of the Horn of the Day of Judgment.'
Video
http://www.zainab.tv/videos/1482/the-night-of-hopes-first-thursday-night-of-rajab-%28laylatul-raghaib
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zex6yl0A4Rg
Invitation to the Annual Graduation Ceremony
To celebrate the graduates in the community, HIC, in conjunction with IEC Madrasah, is inviting all community members to the annual graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 1st from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Center.
Fund Raising Joplin, Missouri
Fund Raising Joplin, Missouri
On Sunday afternoon, a killer tornado ripped through a 6 mile stretch Joplin, Missouri city of 50,000 people, slamming straight into St. John's Regional Medical Center. With the death toll currently at 117, the National Weather Service has recorded this as the single deadliest twister in the past 60 years. Thousands of people have been left homeless and with no means of survival. It is time for us to do our part and help our fellow brothers and sisters of humanity.
HIC is urging all members to donate towards this fund so that it can help those who have been affected by this. You can donate at the Finance Desk and we will forward them to UMF.
Bahrain Fund Raising Report
Bahrain Fund Raising Report
On April 21st - Bahrain Awareness Night at HIC, few sisters from our community had prepared a powerpoint presentation highlighting the atrocities directed towards our Shia brethren in Bahrain. Total funds collected was $2003.
The Managing Committee would like to report to all members that the funds have been forwarded to NASIMCO to be disbursed towards the cause.
The MC would like to appreciate all the donors and Sr. Siddika Meghjee and the rest of the volunteers who organized the presentation
HIC Acquires Second Investment Property
HIC Acquires Second Investment Property
Thanks to the generous donation from Jaffer Family Foundation, who paid for the entire purchase, the Husseini Islamic Center now fully owns the second investment property.
A donation of $43,650 was donated to HIC by JFF which made possible for HIC to acquire second property.
The second property, a 2 bedroom/2 bathroom, is also located at Regency Park and is now fully renovated and ready for rent.
The Managing Committee would like to thank the Jaffer Family Foundation for their generous contribution.
In the meantime, HIC has identified a third property which is being offered to HIC at cost at $46,000 by one of the member. HIC is currently short of approximately $37,000. We urge members to please come forward and assist us in obtaining this property so that we continue with our quest to make HIC a self-sufficient Center.
Thursdays Program to Start at 8 PM
Thursdays Program to Start at 8 PM
Effective this Thursday, May 12th, the Thursday program will start at 8 PM with Sura-e-Yaseen, followed by Namaaz and rest of the program.
HIC Youth Meeting Outcome; Elections on May 14th
HIC Youth Meeting Outcome; Elections on May 14th
At the recent meeting held between the Managing Committee and the youths of the community, lot of discussion took place on what kind of activities and support is required and available for the youths, how to create a new structure of the Youth Group that can make the group even more vibrant, youth leadership and interaction with other Sub-Committees within HIC.
As a result of these discussions, it was suggested by the youths of the following:
A document, HIC Youths Terms of Reference (TOR), outlining the terms of reference, the aims and objectives and organizational structure and the responsibilities be created to assist youths in governing the youth body.
A new structure of the Youth Body of the Youths Group of HIC be formed
Elections be held to elect the members of the Youth Body with one Director and few members who are then tasked with responsibilities.
In the same meeting, it was decided unanimously to keep the age group of the members of the Youth Group between 13-29.
Six youths (3 boys and 3 girls) have volunteered to review similar document from other Jamaats and revise to fit the needs of HIC. Once this document is revised, it will be reviewed by the Managing Committee for approval.
In the meantime, it was agreed in this meeting to set the date of the Elections for Sunday, May 15th, 2011 at the Center at 2 PM. Full details of the elections, detail program, how many positions available and who is eligible to stand and vote will be sent to all soon once the HIC Youths TOR is finalized.
The Managing Committee would like to thank all the youths who participated in the last week's meeting and look forward to larger number of youths participating on the May 14th Election meeting.
Appointment of Program Coordinators
Appointment of Program Coordinators
The Managing Committee is pleased to inform that it has appointed Br. Murtaza Hirji as the new Program Coordinator for gents and Sr. Shakira Kermalli as the new Program Coordinator for ladies.
All those who wish to recite at the Center are requested to contact the respective Program Coordinators.
Family, Fun and Fund Raising
Family, Fun and Fund Raising
The Managing Committee, with assistance from various volunteers of the community is organizing series of events this summer. The events are going to be for the entire family and will be fun interactive events and in the process we hope to raise funds for HIC. We request all community members to join us and help us raise funds. Additionally, if any member has any suggestion on any other events, feel free to contact us.