ICLI News Jan. 2005

Hijjah 1425

Fundraising Dinner

Asalamu alaikum. There are two events I would like to highlight in this month’s message:

Annual Dinner held at the Huntington Hilton on Saturday, November 27

Ethan Allen for his very generous contribution to ICLI. The new office furniture in 7 Jaymie Drive is a gift from Mr. Horowitz.

ICLI News: President’s Message (Fundraising Dinner)

St Joseph’s College visit to ICLI Fundraising Dinner in pictures Islamic Heritage: History of Hajj Hajj Rites in Brief Hajj at a Glance Prophet Muhammad’s Last Sermon Community Round-up: Announcements

I want to extend my thanks and congratulations to all the individuals who put in long hours and helped make this event a highly successful and memorable one. The Fundraising Committee, initially led by Sr. Zubeida Lunat and later in Sr. Zubeida’s absence by Sr. Shaida Khan and Arfa Khan, did a spectacular job with the able and willing assistance of numerous volunteers, ranging from Girl Scouts to Board members. A few areas stand out for special comments:

2. Silent Auction- This new “tradition” for ICLI was a huge success. Kudos to Srs. Homaira Mamoor and Dr. Esma Ejaz for the creativity and passion they exhibited in making this event such a huge success. Thanks to all the donors, volunteers and Sr. Sameera Khan for her artistic touch.

Eid ul Adha

Inshallah, Eid will be on Friday, January 21st 2005, subject to sighting of moon for 1st day of Thul-Hijjah.

1. Awards - Three individuals received special recognition – Sr. Amina Shah for her untiring effort in making the Friday lunch program a longstanding tradition and a source of income for the Crescent school and ICLI; Br. Sohail Nabi, the architect and driving force of the newsletter, and Mr. Irwin Horowitz of

3. Speakers

Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney:- Her succinct message left a clear example for all – One can’t give up because of adversity, and it’s the small steps that lead to giant and meaningful changes.

Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf:- Left a roadmap for American-Muslims as to the priorities they need to focus on in America and the role they need to play as a bridge to the Muslim world. Imam Feisal’s book - “What’s Right with Islam” sold out during the evening.

Maysoon Zayid :- Remarkable, single Muslim woman who takes all the challenges in

Sajid Shah receiving President’s Community Service Award on behalf of his wife Amina Shah

Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney

stride - woman, Muslim, Arab, Palestinian, and challenged by cerebral palsy. Through her personal brilliant narration, she gave us moments of laughter and lots to think about. I was particularly touched when, after the event, she asked for and collected donations to buy toothbrushes, toothpaste, new shoes and glasses which she personally delivers to the needy in Bethlehem, Nablus, Jenin and Ramallah. They are given particularly to the disabled, wounded, traumatized and orphans in occupied Palestine. Maysoon spends several months each year in Palestine where she manages an arts project camp for the afflicted children of Palestine. (She left for Palestine soon after the ICLI event).

4. Your Tribute To Me This was a total surprise and greatly appreciated and overwhelming. My thanks to all who thought of this idea and then saw it through. I read the messages so beautifully put together in the Memory Book . It will remain a valued treasure.

advertising in it, and Jean Kelly, Director of Interfaith Nutrition of LI, wants to start joint initiatives with ICLI. The networking and the impression the clergy, our neighbors, media, TV producers walk away with is priceless. Example: Theresa Statz Smith sent a thank-you note with a message –It was a rare treat for us and a wonderful, diverse mix of Long Islanders coming together. Ms. Smith is the Executive Producer at WLIW, Channel 21.

UN Conference on Islamophobia

On December 7, 2004 the United Nations organized an all-day session on “Confronting Islamophobia – Education for Tolerance and Understanding.” Several of the speakers are well known to the ICLI community, having been our guests in the past –Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, John Esposito, Azizah Y al-Hibri, Calvin Butts III to name a few. It was, indeed, reassuring to see an organization of the caliber of the United Nations focusing on the issue of Islamophobia, and equally gratifying was the invitation extended to ICLI to attend this historic event.

With best wishes, Dr. Faroque A. Khan

Faroquekhan@yahoo.com

Final Thoughts About ICLI Annual Dinner. The ICLI annual dinner, besides raising much-needed funds, serves several other purposes. At last year’s annual dinner, Irwin Horwitz was so impressed he gave ICLI a gift of several thousand dollars worth of Ethan Allen office furniture. This year, Allen Breslow asked for our newsletter so he might consider

Maysoon Zayid

Dr. Faroque khan receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from Dr. Arfa Khan, Shaida Khan, Homaira Mamoor and Imam Feisal Rauf

St. Joseph’s College (Suffolk County) visit ICLI regularly as part of religious studies. Below are excerpts of two very informative evaluations from students Kristen Schultz and Letitia Gluck, which we would like to share with the ICLI community. We have been given permission to publish them by Professor Petriano (St. Joseph’s College).

Kristen Schultz - Visting an Islamic Mosque

This afternoon at the Mosque was most delightful and very interesting. I would have never imagined going to such a place throughout my life, only because it wouldn’t be something I would randomly think of and then take action upon it. As soon as I walked inside, and especially throughout the mass (service) itself, I felt such a strong sensation of togetherness and the bond between the praying individuals was amazing. It was such a warm and spiritual place…..

Everyone followed the imam’s movements with a good amount of accuracy, even the children in the group followed the prayer leader. It was a very peaceful, quiet and relaxing ceremony. The prayers recited by the prayer leader had a rhythmic quality almost like classical music that was extremely peaceful. Unlike the bland, boring rhythm of Catholic prayers, which are often recited very half-heartedly, the Islamic prayer offered a sense of greater peace. As I sat and watched the members kneel to pray and rise again, I felt a much greater sense of peace than I had anticipated. Even the young children were praying and standing with the adults….

Wearing the head covering that was given to each of us girls was a bit bizarre, but fun and exciting too! Different is good though, as is experiencing new things openmindedly. Taking off our shoes was additionally an act that I was not used to, but once I saw everyone else in their socks and some even barefoot, I felt comfortable, realizing that it was in fact commonplace to the members…..

I feel now that I have a greater respect for Muslims and their way of life. Such peaceful people shouldn’t be held responsible for such terrible acts of violence. It’s unfair and cruel, and I believe that everyone should take an afternoon and allow themselves to see and experience an Islamic ceremony. I enjoyed it so much, I can’t stress that enough. It was truly a great experience and I am very glad that I had the opportunity to go with our class.

Visit to ICLI

Letitia Gluck - Visting an Islamic Mosque

The visit to the Islamic center of Long Island was fascinating. I enjoyed this experience. I went to the mosque with certain curiosity and a little trepidation. I can’t even explain to you why. I was a little scared. I believe that if this were prior to September 11, I would have gone to the mosque without a thought. I can only assume that it has something to do with portrayal of terrorists. My intellectual side says that you can’t judge people based solely on their looks or background. On the other hand, I saw how my fear of the unknown interfered with my comfort level….

Sitting in the mosque was interesting. I had the plainness of the mosque explained to me, but until I sat here and realized how many distracting but beautiful decorations my church has I was able to see the beauty of no distractions.

The second thing I found surprising was that prayer is prayer. I know that sounds silly but it was just that simple for me. While the Muslims were praying I took the time to say a prayer of my own. I thought about how easily it had been for me to let my fear and anger at the events of 9/11 and the war impeded my ability to be the easy-going open person I was. I hoped and prayed that this experience opened my heart again more fully. I also took the time at the mosque to pray that we may all have peace soon….

I was glad that I was open to this experience. I am enjoying learning about Islam. I think it is fascinating how the Islamic religion views Jesus, Mary and other important biblical people. I read surah 19 Maryam, it is nice to see that Mary is respected as an important person….

I was especially impressed with the precision of prayer in the mosque. The reverence for Allah is demonstrated in unique ways compared to my faith. Muslims have a precise way of praying that “centers” them…. I have a new respect for the Muslim faith….

It would be nice if the 4 religions of Abraham truly practiced what they learn and preach. My eyes were opened to the fact that “we” (Muslims, Jews and Christians) have similar beliefs, we just get to God/Allah differently. I hope that this experience and more like these make people realize that. We must start in small ways but we can bring about change and acceptance. I know I have and will…..

I have discussed and spoken with friends and family about how wrong I was for feeling scared and anxious towards Middle Eastern/Muslim looking people. It must have been difficult for the Muslims we met to think that “I” could have been thinking negatively about their people. I am ashamed that I allowed my ignorance to get the best of me…..

Fundraising Dinner

Alhamdu-Lillah, ICLI’s Annual fundraising dinner was held on Saturday, November 27th at the Huntington Hilton. Again it was a success with over 300 guests attending. Below are some highlights of the dinner:

Silent Auction items on Display.

Dr. Faroque Khan (ICLI President)

Guests chatting away whilst having some Hors D’ouvres

Imam Hafiz Ahmed (Imam of ICLI)

Father Tom and guests with Dr. Arfa Khan

Sis. Abby Omotoso

Photographs Courtesy: Mansoor of BANDHAN PHOTO & VIDEO—516 746 4550

Sis. Seema Rahman presenting the Girls Scouts center pieces for the fundraising dinner

Brs. Sohail Nabi and Farrukh Awan presenting the fundraising journal Dr. Faroque Khan’s reaction to being honored “Lifetime Achievement”

Dr. Faroque Khan

Presented the “President’s Community Service Volunteer Award” to Sohail Nabi (Editor of ICLI Newsletter)

Guest Speaker Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf

Chairman Sirfraz Khan Presenting the “Chairman’s Award to Irwin Horowitz (Ethan Allen)

Ghazi Khankan Closing the fundraising event with a dua for all humanity.

Photographs Courtesy: Mansoor of BANDHAN PHOTO & VIDEO—516 746 4550

Islamic Heritage

A History of Hajj (Pilgrimage)

(From Invitation to Islam Newsletter & Quraan.com)

Hajj literally means 'to set out for a place'. Islamically however it refers to the annual pilgrimage that Muslims make to Makkah with the intention of performing certain religious rites in accordance with the method prescribed by the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).

Hajj and its rites were first ordained by Allah in the time of the Prophet lbrahim [Abraham] (AS) and he was the one who was entrusted by Allah to build the Ka'bah - the House of Allah - along with his son Ismaa'eel [Ishmael] at Makkah. Allah described the Ka'bah and its building as follows:

sacred precincts of the Ka'bah was like a circus. Men and women would go round the Ka'bah naked, arguing that they should present themselves before Allah in the same condition they were born. Their prayer became devoid of all sincere remembrance of Allah and was instead reduced to a series of hand clapping, whistling and the blowing of horns. Even the talbeeyah [1] was distorted by them with the following additions: 'No one is Your partner except one who is permitted by you. You are his Master and the Master of what he possesses'.

Sacrifices were also made in the name of God. However, the blood of the sacrificed animals was poured onto the walls of the Ka'bah and the flesh was hung from pillars around the Ka'bah, in the belief that Allah demanded the flesh and blood of these animals.

Singing, drinking, adultery and other acts of immorality was rife amongst the pilgrims and the poetry competitions, which were held, were a major part of the whole Hajj event. In these competitions, poets would praise the bravery and splendour of their own tribesmen and tell exaggerated tales of the cowardice and miserliness of other tribes. Competitions in generosity were also staged where the chief of each tribe would set up huge cauldrons and feed the pilgrims, only so that they could become wellknown for their extreme generosity.

"And remember when We showed Ibrahim the site of the [Sacred] House [saying]: Associate not anything [in worship] with Me and purify My House for those who circumambulate it [i.e. perform tawaaf] and those who stand up for prayer and those who bow down and make prostration [in prayer etc.]."

[Surah Al-Hajj 22:26]

After building the Ka'bah, Ibrahim (AS) would come to Makkah to perform Hajj every year, and after his death, this practice was continued by his son. However, gradually with the passage of time, both the form and the goal of the Hajj rites were changed. As idolatry spread throughout Arabia, the Ka'bah lost its purity and idols were placed inside it. Its walls became covered with poems and paintings, including one of Jesus and his mother Maryam and eventually over 360 idols came to be placed around the Ka'bah.

During the Hajj period itself, the atmosphere around the

Thus the people had totally abandoned the teachings of their forefather and leader Ibrahim (AS). The House that he had made pure for the worship of Allah alone, had been totally desecrated by the pagans and the rites which he had established were completely distorted by them. This sad state of affairs continued for nearly two and a half thousand years. But then after this long period, the time came for the supplication of Ibrahim to be answered:

"Our Lord! Send amongst them a Messenger of their own, who shall recite unto them your aayaat (verses) and instruct them in the book and the Wisdom and sanctify them. Verily you are the 'Azeezul-Hakeem [the All-Mighty, the All-Wise]." [Surah Al-Baqarah 2:129]

Sure enough, a man by the name of Muhammad ibn 'Abdullaah (PBUH) was born in the very city that Ibrahim (AS) had made this supplication centuries earlier. For twenty-three years, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) spread the message of Tawheed [true monotheism -SA]the same message that Ibrahim and alI the other Prophets came with - and established the law of Allah upon the land. He expended every effort into making the word of Allah supreme and his victory over falsehood culminated in the smashing of the idols inside the Ka'bah, which once

(Continued from page 6) again became the universal centre for the worshippers of the one True God.

Not only did the Prophet rid the Ka'bah of all its impurities, but he also reinstated all the rites of Hajj which were established by Allah's Permission, in the time of Ibrahim (AS). Specific injunctions in the Qur'an were revealed in order to eliminate all the false rites which had become rampant in the pre-Islamic period. All indecent and shameful acts were strictly banned in Allah's statement:

"There is to be no lewdness nor wrangles during Hajj." [Surah al-Baqarah 2:197]

Competitions among poets in the exaltations of their forefathers and their tribesmen's' achievements were all stopped. Instead, Allah told them:

"And when you have completed your rites [of Hajj] then remember Allah as you remember your forefathers; nay with a more vigorous remembrance." [Surah al-Baqarah 2:200 ]

Competitions in generosity were also prohibited. Of course, the feeding of the poor pilgrims was still encouraged as this was done in the time of Ibrahim (AS) but Allah commanded that the slaughtering of the animals which was done for this purpose should be done seeking the pleasure of Allah rather than fame and the praise of the people. He said:

"So mention the name of Allah over these animals when they are drawn up in lines. Then, when they are drawn on their sides [after the slaughter], eat thereof and feed the beggar who does not ask, and the beggar who asks." [Surah al-Hajj 22:36]

As for the deplorable practice of splattering blood of the sacrificed animals on the walls of the Ka'ba and hanging their flesh on altars, then Allah clearly informed them that:

"It is neither their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah, but it is Taqwaa (piety) from you that reaches Him." [Surah al-Hajj 22:37]

The Prophet (PBUH) also put a stop to the practice of circling the Ka'ba in a state of nudity and the argument that the pagans put forward to justify this ritual was sharply rebutted in Allah's question:

"Say: Who has forbidden the adornment [i.e. clothes] given by Allah which He has produced for His Slaves?" [Surah al-A'raaf 7:32]

Another custom which was prohibited through the Qur’an was that of setting off for Hajj without taking any provisions for the journey. In the pre-Islamic period, some people who claimed to be mutawakkiloon (those having complete trust in Allah) would travel to perform Hajj begging food the whole journey. They considered this form of behaviour a sign of piety and an indication of

how much faith they had in Allah. However Allah told mankind that to have sufficient provisions for the journey was one of the preconditions for making Hajj. He said: "And take a provision [with you] for the journey, but the best provision is at-Taqwaa (piety)." [Surah al-Baqarah 2:197]

In this way, all the pre-Islamic practices, which were based in ignorance, were abolished and Hajj was once more made a model of piety, fear of Allah, purity, simplicity and austerity. Now, when the pilgrims reached the Ka'bah, they no longer found the carnivals and the frolic and frivolity that had once occupied the minds of the pilgrims there before. Now, there was the remembrance of Allah at every step and every action and every sacrifice was devoted to Him alone. It was this kind of Hajj that was worthy of the reward of paradise, as the Prophet (PBUH) said: "The reward for an accepted Hajj is nothing less than paradise." [2] May Allah grant us all the ability to visit His House and perform the Hajj in the manner of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Footnotes

1 Labbaik Allaahumma labbaik... (Here I am present, O' Allah, I am present...) This is the chant which the pilgrims say when they are going around the Ka'ba.

2 Saheeh al-Bukhari (Eng. trans. Vol. 3 p. 1 no 1)

Hajj Rites - in brief

On the first day of the Hajj, pilgrims sweep out of Makkah towards Mina, a small-uninhabited village east of the city. Pilgrims generally spend their time meditating and praying, as the Prophet (PBUH) did on his pilgrimage.

During the second day, the 9th of Zul-Hijjah, pilgrims leave Mina for the plain of Arafat for the wuquf, "the standing," the central rite of the Hajj. As they congregate there, the pilgrims' stance and gathering reminds them of the Day of Judgment. Some of them gather at the Mount of Mercy, where the Prophet (PBUH) delivered his unforgettable Farewell Sermon, enunciating far-reaching religious, economic, social and political reforms. The Prophet (PBUH) is reported to have asked God to pardon the sins of pilgrims who "stood" at 'Arafat, and was granted his wish. Thus, the hopeful pilgrims prepare to leave this plain joyfully, feeling reborn without sin and intending to turn over a new leaf.

"the Festival of Sacrifice."

Men either shave their heads or clip their hair, and women cut off a symbolic lock, to mark their partial deconsecration. This is done as a symbol of humility. All prohibitions, save the one of conjugal relations, are now lifted.

Still sojourning in Mina, pilgrims visit Makkah to perform another essential rite of the Hajj: the tawaf, the seven-fold circling of the Ka'bah, with a prayer recited during each circuit. Their circumambulation of the Ka'bah, the symbol of God's oneness, implies that all human activity must have God at its center. It also symbolizes the unity of God and man.

After completing the tawaf, pilgrims pray, preferably at the Station of Abraham, the site where Abraham (PBUH) stood while he built the Ka'bah. Then they drink of the water of Zamzam.

Another, and sometimes final, rite is the sa'y, or "the running." This is a reenactment of a memorable episode in the life of Hagar (PBUH), who was taken into what the Qur'an calls the "uncultivable valley" of Makkah, with her infant son Ishmael, to settle there.

The sa'y commemorates Hagar's (PBUH) frantic search for water to quench Ishmael's (PBUH) thirst. She ran back and forth seven times between two rocky hillocks, al-Safa and al-Marwah, until she found the sacred water known as Zamzam. This water, which sprang forth miraculously under Ishmael's tiny feet, is now enclosed in a marble chamber in the Ka'bah.

Just after sunset, the mass of pilgrims proceeds to Muzdalifah, an open plain about halfway between 'Arafat and Mina. There they first pray and then collect a fixed number of chickpea-sized pebbles to use on the following days. Before daybreak on the third day, pilgrims move en masse from Muzdalifah to Mina. There they cast at white pillars the pebbles they have previously collected. According to some traditions, this practice is associated with Prophet Abraham (PBUH). As pilgrims throw seven pebbles at each of these pillars, they remember the story of Satan's attempt to persuade Abraham (PBUH) to disregard God's command to sacrifice his son.

Following the casting of the pebbles, most pilgrims sacrifice a goat, sheep or some other animal. They give the meat to the poor after, in some cases, keeping a small portion for themselves. As the pilgrims have, at this stage, finished a major part of the Hajj, they are now allowed to shed their ihram and put on everyday clothes. On this day Muslims around the world share the happiness the pilgrims feel and join them by performing identical, individual sacrifices in a worldwide celebration of 'Id al-Adha,

Hajj Map

Hajj at a Glance

These rites performed, the pilgrims are completely deconsecrated: They may resume all normal activities. According to the social customs of some countries, pilgrims can henceforth proudly claim the title of al-Hajj or Hajji.

They now return to Mina, where they stay up to the 12th or 13th day of Zul-Hijjah. There they throw their remaining pebbles at each of the pillars in the manner either practiced or approved by the Prophet (PBUH). They then take leave of the friends they have made during the Hajj. Before leaving Makkah, however, pilgrims usually make a final tawaf round the Ka'bah to bid farewell to the Holy City.

THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD'S (PBUH) LAST SERMON

(This Sermon was delivered on the Ninth Day of Zul Hijjah 10 A.H in the Uranah Valley of Mount Arafat)

All Praise is due to ALLAH, so we praise Him, and seek His pardon and we turn to Him.

We seek refuge with ALLAH from the evils of ourselves and from the evil consequences of our deeds. Whom ALLAH guides aright there is none to lead him astray.

I BEAR WITNESS THAT THERE IS NO GOD BUT ALLAH, the One, having no partner with Him. His is the sovereignty and to Him is due all praise. He grants life and causes death and is powerful over everything.

THERE IS NO GOD BUT ALLAH, the One; He fulfilled His promise and granted victory to His bondsman, and He alone routed the enemies of Islam.

"O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I do not know whether, after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore listen to what I am saying to you carefully and take these words to those who could not be present here today.

O People, just as you regard this month, this day, this city as Sacred, so regard the life and property of every Muslim as a sacred trust. Return the goods entrusted to you to their rightful owners. Hurt no one so that no one may hurt you. Remember that you will indeed meet your LORD, and that HE will indeed reckon your deeds.

ALLAH has forbidden you to take usury (Interest), therefore all interest obligation shall henceforth be waived...

Beware of Satan, for your safety of your religion. He has lost all hope that he will ever be able to lead you astray in big things, so beware of following him in small things.

O People, it is true that you have certain rights with regard to your women, but they also have right over you. If they abide by your right then to them belongs the right to be fed and clothed in kindness. Do treat your women well and be kind to them for they are your partners and committed helpers. And it is your right that they do not make friends with any one of whom you do not approve, as well as never to commit adultery.

O People, listen to me in earnest, worship ALLAH, say your five daily prayers (Salah), fast during the month of Ramadhan, and give your wealth in Zakat. Perform Hajj if you can afford to.

You know that every Muslim is the brother of another Muslim. All mankind is from Adam and Eve, an Arab has no superiority over a non-Arab nor a non-Arab has any superiority over an Arab; also a white has no superiority over a black nor a black has any superiority over a white - except by piety and good action. Learn that every Muslim is a brother to every Muslim and that the Muslims constitute one brotherhood. Nothing shall be legitimate to a Muslim that belongs to a fellow Muslim unless it was given freely and willingly. Do not therefore do injustice to yourselves. Remember one day you will meet ALLAH and answer your deeds. So beware: do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone.

O People, no prophet or apostle will come after me and no new faith will be born. Reason well, therefore, O People, and understand my words that I convey to you. I leave behind me two things, the QUR'AN and my example, the SUNNAH and if you follow these you will never go astray.

All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again; and may the last ones understand my words better than those who listen to me directly.

BE MY WITNESS O ALLAH THAT I HAVE CONVEYED YOUR MESSAGE TO YOUR PEOPLE."

Community Round-up

Announcements

Accomplishments:

Congratulations to Dr Izhar ul Haque for being appointed Director and Chairman of Dept. of Orthopedics at St. Catherine of Sienna Medical Center, Smithtown, effective January 1st 2005. Our best wishes to Dr Haque on this accomplishment.

Births:

Congratulations to Amin and Gulnoor Khwaja who were blessed with a son, Adil Khwaja on November 6th 2004.

Congratulations to Naveed and Sania Siddiqui who had a baby boy, Saif Ahmad Siddiqui on November 22nd 2004.

Congratulations to Salauddin and Melina Khwaja who were blessed with a son, Ishan Amin Khwaja on November 29th 2004.

Deaths: “Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaahi Raji'un”

Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf’s father, Muhammad Abdul Rauf, passed away on December 11th 2004 at the age of 86 years.

Marriages:

Br Hamza (Eric) Byas wed Trikartikaningshi (Kiki for short) on 27th November 2004 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Services Offered By ICLI (516)-333 3495

Marriage/Nikah - Performance of Marriage/Nikah ceremony and Matrimonial Service Funeral Arrangements for Islamic Burial

Hall Rental - For family and community functions

Qur’anic Discussion - Sundays Interfaith Meeting and Seminars - To promote better understanding of Islam as a complete way of life

Distribution of literature on Islam and Muslims

Public Lectures on Contemporary Topics Every Sunday 10AM - 1PM. September to June

Visits to ICLI - First hand introduction to Islam and Muslims offered to groups or individuals

Media Consultation - On Issues relating to Al-Islam and Muslims

Letter Writing Campaign - Every Friday during Salaat-ul-Jummah and Sunday 12 noon on human rights or other issues of concern to Muslims, (MAKING OUR VOICE HEARD).

Library - Has a large selection of books Prison Support Group for Muslim Inmates

Youth Programs - Organized by Muslim youth of ICLI throughout the year

Planning for College Seminar - An Annual event for High School students and their parents in November

Al – Zakat - Collection and Distribution

Community Iftar - Every Saturday evening during Ramadhan

Domestic Harmony Committee (DHC) Hotline (516) 942 2081 Free and strictly confidential counseling

May Allah (SWT) bless them, we pray for their long happy married life.

Reema Rasool and Aijaz Khan plan to get married on Jan 7th 2005, Insha Allah.

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