As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum / Peace be upon you!
Crescent Moon Rabīʿ al-awwal 1446 AH
There were no verified sightings of the crescent moon at sunset on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024. Therefore, Thursday September 5th, 2024 is the first day of the month of Rabi al-Awwal, 1445 A.H.
We ask God, the Most High, for success in performing good deeds and to hasten the Return of Our Master, Imam Mahdi (p) as we also pray to God, the Most Merciful, to bring a swift end to the current conflicts around the world.
Important Islamic Events this Month:
Rabīʿ al-awwal Sep/Oct Occasion
8 Sep 12 Wafat of Imam Hasan al-Askari (p), 260 AH
9 Sep 13 Eid e Zehra
12 Sep 16 Arrival of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hp) to
Yathrib city (al-Madina) marking the start of
the Islamic calendar (Hijri).
17 Sep 21 Wiladat of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hp), 53 B.H.
17 Sep 21 Wiladat of Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (p), 83 A.H.
18 Sep 22 Establishment of Masjid al-Nabi in the city of
Wiladat celebration and wafat commemoration will be scheduled on the Thursday closest to the event. Please refer to http://iman-wa.org for details.
Milad un–Nabi Celebration Sep 21, 2024
Milad un-Nabi celebration will take place on Saturday 21, 2024. Details will be posted under Events on IMAN web site in due course.
IMAN Center Blood Drive Friday, September 6
With the IMAN Center blood drive coming up later this week, we are pleased to inform that all 20 of 20 appointments have filled! Thank you all! It is sincerely appreciated and will have a lifesaving impact in our community.
The enthusiasm from all in the community is inspiring; we are very grateful. We have some folks standing by in the event there are last minute cancellations. Please note appointments are required so best that they check here to see if slots open up.
If for any unforeseen reason anyone unable to keep their appointment, please call Donor Care Team at 1-800-398-788 to cancel so that those who are interested and available to donate can make an appointment.
Registration link is open until the end of the day of the blood drive and last-minute appointments are welcome. Walk-ins are not guaranteed a spot, they will be seen based on availability. Photo ID Required for all donors.
Sunday School 2024/2025
Registration for the 2024/2025 Sunday School year is now open. You can find the registration form at this link: Sunday School 2024/2025 Registration Form.
Please note that student capacity may be limited this year due to a shortage of teaching volunteers. If you are interested in teaching or volunteering to help with Sunday School operations, please contact sundayschoolcommittee@iman-wa.org
In the event of oversubscription, priority for admission will be given to students whose families meet the following criteria:
Parent(s) have IMAN membership in good standing
Parents are teachers or volunteer to serve on the school committee
Have a strong record of punctual student attendance, parent volunteering, and timely payment of school fees
For school information and calendar refer to the IMAN Sunday School website, IMAN Sunday School
We thank Allah SWT for the opportunity to contribute to the development of the next generation Muslim Americans and are counting on maximal parental participation in the strengthening of our families and the community.
Community Dinners
Monthly dinners IMAN hosts with St. John’s present opportunities to contribute to serving those in need and displaced individuals.
Those interested to help organize future monthly community dinners, please contact Br. Abbas Kazmi or send mail to socialservices@iman-wa.org.
Meals at homeless shelters
Sister Sidra has reserved several spots to provide meals to the needy at homeless shelters. If you are interested in helping, please contact Sister Sidra Naqvi (425) 273 1463 or e-mail socialservices@iman-wa.org.
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