Islamic Center of Irvine Recent NewsAnnouncements

2012 Youth Camp Sponsorship

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0100

Dear ICOI Community,

The Youth Group at the Islamic Center of Irvine is in preparation for its 6th Annual Youth Camp. We would like to invite you to participate in supporting our youth, ages 14 - 18, to participate in a weekend of spiritual, educational and social growth. This weekend is a special opportunity for our youth to take part in a variety of activities that focus on improving their deen while being surrounded by a diverse group of Muslim teens. The events and activities of the weekend, led by dynamic speakers and community leaders, include lectures and discussions, team-building exercises, and other individual activities that challenge our youth mentally, spiritually and even physically--like our most popular activity - the high ropes course. For the past five years, nearly every participant experienced a spiritual fulfillment that resulted in a stronger sense of identity and a well established connection to their peers.

We are reaching out to local community members to encourage your participation in making this year's camp the best ever. In order to do that, we need to raise $20,000 to cover the costs of the camp, while still maintaining an affordable price for our youth. Indeed, many of our youth require scholarships to attend and it is only with the generous support of our community members that this can be possible. The estimated cost for each youth to attend the camp is $250. We have many options available to you. Please carefully look at the following options and let us know how you can lend your support. Any support will be greatly appreciated. May God bless you for supporting the youth development in our community.

T-shirt advertisement: Your logo will be printed on the back of 200 t-shirts (one given to each participant at the end of camp): $500
Sponsor a youth: $250 per youth
Sponsor the counselors (approximately 30 college and post-college students): $7500
Sponsor the ropes course: $5000
Sponsor the bus trip to the camp (2 buses): $1100 each
We also accept in-kind donations of snacks, food, and supplies.

If you would like to donate a specific amount from an option mentioned above, please do so via the Google Checkout link below into our camp fund, or if you have any questions, please email us at mygoficoi@gmail.com

JazakAllah’khair,
ICOI Youth Group

Ramadan Jummah Time Change

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0100

During Ramadan (effective 8/5/2011), ICOI will be holding two Jummah prayers each Friday.

New Schedule:

Prayer 1: 12:30pm (khutbah starts), 1:05pm (prayer starts)
Prayer 2: 1:45pm (khutbah starts), 2:15pm (prayer starts)

This time change is being made to accommodate the needs of our growing community. We will also reduce traffic congestion, and impact to neighboring businesses and residents. If successful, ICOI will continue this program beyond Ramadan.

For questions, please contact the ICOI office.

Upgrade ICOI, Upgrade your Sadaqa Jariya (Residual Charity)

Fri, 27 May 2011 00:00:00 +0100

ICOI is in the process of upgrading many key features that will enhance the way that your Islamic Center is utilized. Alhamdulillah, ICOI is nearing 7 years old now, and it is time to do some work to keep things in good working order. Gain some Sadaqa Jariya, the charity that keeps on giving by helping your masjid!

Key Upgrades

Technology Upgrade - This upgrade will allow us to not only better present any events, classes, or seminars being held at ICOI to the many who attend them at the Center, but to an audience worldwide over the Internet.

Network Equipment - $800
Computer Systems & software - $4,600
Wall Mounted Projector and Screens for Main Prayer Hall - $8,000
Wall Mounted HD Cameras - $12,000

New ICOI Entrance Construction - This project will help alleviate the foot traffic jam during events at ICOI. It entails making a second entrance to the left of the current ICOI main doors for immediate access to the upstairs prayer hall and classrooms. - $8,000
Maintenance - ICOI is showing some age, it's time to put a fresh coat of paint and other work to keep ICOI looking great!

Interior Paint - $400
Interior Tile Sealing and repair - $600
Replace Broken Chairs - $1,200
Office Renovations - $10,000

We need your help to make these projects a success. Sponsor one or more items mentioned above and earn some sadaqah jariyah in the process!

You can contribute in one of two ways:

Online -- Through our Donation Portal, make sure you specify which project and the item(s) in the text box next to the donation amount.
Check -- Drop off a check at the Masjid. Please put "ICOI Upgrade Project" and the item(s) in the memo.

Subscribed To Our Newsletter But Not Getting Any Emails?

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0100

We've received some reports from members in the community who have said that they subscribed to our email newsletter but are not getting any emails. If you fall in this category, please contact the office and let us know with which email address you have subscribed.

JazakAllahu Kheir,

ICOI