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Alhamdulillah, we were able to raise funds thanks to those of you who attended our fundraiser, however, the amount we raised is significantly less than last year. As you can see around you when you visit ICOI, we have been serving about 3,000 of you at Taraweeh, especially since many of you have come from far to hear the Sh. Mishary recite. You are all more than welcome, and we hope your experience at ICOI has been a pleasant one. Honestly, this whole program and our masjid has operating costs that exceed what we collected at our fundraiser.
We are addressing those of you that didn't have a chance to come to the fundraiser and those of you that have come from far, we need your help specifically. Insha'Allah, we are doing a fundraising drive starting now and culminating in a fundraising night on the night of 23rd, Saturday before Isha. Insha'Allah, we will be collecting funds and passing out pledge forms for a few minutes before Isha. PLEASE, bring your checkbooks. If you haven't donated yet to ICOI, please bring your checkbooks next Saturday and don't forget. Next Saturday we need your help, bring your checkbooks to help out this place that you have enjoyed during Ramadan and the year. Insha'Allah, may Allah SWT allow your reward to multiply during one of the last odd nights of Ramadan.
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The month of April is Child Abuse Awareness month and people are supposed to be aware that there is a problem in our community with the abuse of children. There are about over 800,000 children in foster care because their parents cannot sufficiently take care of them. At any given day, there are kids who are psychologically, sexually, or physically abused. When we say Islam is a way of life, part of what Islam teaches is the role of the parents. Look at the Prophet Ibrahim(ra), who included his children in every duaa he made. The Prophet Zakaria prayed "Oh Allah I ask of thy mercy that you bless me with righteous offspring." We must remind ourselves to be active parents in the lives of our children. The average parent spends less than an hour a day with their children. Our children have more daily interactions with teachers than parents. Depression has become so common amongst teens and suicide is the third leading of death amongst teens. We, as parents, are so busy in the process of trying to make a living for our children, that in the process we forget to give them a life… We are so busy in buying a house, that we forget to build them a home. Parenting comes first and for this you must give your family the greatest of all gifts, your time. Children waste hours on watching television because it is never too busy to talk to them. What are you doing if you’re not taking care of your family. A story was narrated about Abdullah ibn Omar, who was a person known to be very devoted servant to Allah(swt) as he spent his entire days in fasting and entire nights in praying. News of how he spent his time reached the Prophet Muhammad (saw) and Salman Al-Farrasi, who reproached him and told him to stop spending his time in such a manner. The Prophet(saw) agreed with Salman and said "Your body has a right upon you and your family has a right upon you, make sure that you render people their rights" . Reflect upon how you are spending your days and nights. If you want to be a parent, you must take both the joys and the responsibilities. Children pay attention to not what you say but what you do. Listen to your children and watch them, as often we are so heedless of what happens in their lives. Make sure that their life interests you and that you take joy in it as this is your right and your duty. Unfortunately, family meals have lost their importance in our families. Yet, it is at meal time when behavior is modified, personality is shaped, and advice is passed down. Allah(swt) has given you the beautiful gift of children and He says "They are a gift from Allah and when Allah gives you a gift you should use it in a matter that is pleasing to Him."