As-Salāmu ‘Alaykum / Peace be upon you!
There were no verified sightings of the crescent moon by the naked eye at sunset on Sunday, August 4th, 2023. Therefore, Monday, August 5th, 2024, will be the last day of Muharram, 1446 A.H.
Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, will be the first day of Safar, 1446 A.H.
Day of Arbaeen/Chehelom will be Sunday, August 25th, 2024.
We ask God, the Most High, for success in performing good deeds and to hasten the Return of Our Master, Imam Mahdi (p).
Important Islamic Events this Month:
Safar Aug/Sep Occasion
7 Aug 12 Wafat of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (p), 50 AH
7 Aug 12 Birth of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (p), 128 AH
17 Aug 22 Wafat of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Rida (p), 203 AH
20 Aug 25 Arbaeen/Chehelom of Imam Hussain (p) & companions (61 A.H.)
28 Sep 2 Wafat of Prophet Muhammad al-Mustafa (pbuh&hp) (11 A.H.)
Wafat majlises for the events above are scheduled for the Thursday closest to the event. Schedules and events details will be posted on the web site.
Arbaeen 1446 AH Program
Arbaeen is significant gathering that holds deep cultural and spiritual importance. Join us for the Arbaeen 1446 AH majlis at 6:00 PM on Sunday, August 25th, 2024.
We are honored to have Dr. Imran Panjwani address our congregation on the topic: "A Qur'anic lens of how al-Husayn endured calamity & suffering',
We look forward to your presence at this meaningful event.
Dr Panjwani is the Head and Founder of Diverse Legal Consulting, a consultancy that specializes in country expert reports on Middle East & North Africa (MENA) for asylum seekers.
Drawing upon his seminary and university studies, his work cuts across scriptural exegesis, jurisprudence, philosophy, logic and metaphysics.
Dr Imranali Panjwani has lived, studied and worked in the UK, Middle East and Australia as an academic, lawyer, chaplain and community worker.
He researches Islamic and Western Law focusing on the subject of the law, interpretation of scripture, moral development and access to justice and human rights for minority communities. His country expert reports have been commented upon by judges and lawyers and draw upon his diverse legal, cultural and religious experiences. In his spare time, he engages in interfaith dialogue in Muslim and faith communities worldwide and likes playing tennis and doing charity work. He enjoys spending time with family and when possible, escapes into the world of fantasy football and all other idiosyncratic creative outlets
To access further information about this event and upcoming gatherings, please refer to the "ADDITIONAL UPCOMING EVENTS" section on our home page in the forthcoming days.
In consideration of the well-being of our community members, we kindly request that only those in robust health and devoid of symptoms attend the event in person. For individuals who are feeling unwell, an alternative option is available to join the live broadcast from the comfort of their homes: http://live.iman-wa.org.
If you have any uncertainty about your health, we encourage you to prioritize safety and participate in the program remotely.
Your presence and well-being are of utmost importance to us, and we look forward to sharing these enriching moments together.
IMAN Center Blood Drive Friday, September 6
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor our community’s littlest patients battling cancer.
Many of these patients will rely on donated blood throughout the course of their treatment, like Isaac, who underwent surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, and two stem cell transplants before reaching his remission. Isaac’s mother attributes blood donation as a huge component of Isaac’s care:
“Without that person’s blood, he could not have survived. That act of kindness, as a parent, as a person, there just aren’t enough thank yous.”
You can support pediatric patients who receive blood throughout their treatment by scheduling a blood donation appointment at IMAN Center on Friday, September 6 here.
Sunday School 2024/2025
We are excited to announce that 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
Community Dinner September 2024
Those interested to help organize future monthly community dinners, please contact Br. Abbas Kazmi or send mail to socialservices@iman-wa.org.
Supporting those in need
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 or e-mail socialservices@iman-wa.org.
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