Asalaam Alaikum,
Dear Brothers & Sisters,
Please join the BVMCC community for one of the following on Jumm'ah, Friday September 6, 2024, InshaAllah.
PARKING rules enforcement are in effect at/around the BVMCC parking lots by ticketing and/or towing away at owners’ expense. Accordingly, illegally parked vehicles will be ticketed or towed at the expense of the violator/owner. As the cost to retrieve one's vehicle can exceed several hundred dollars, avoid this expense by parking legally.
1:30 pm Khutba begins. 2:30 pm Khutba begins.
2:00 pm Salat Jumm'ah concludes. 3:00 pm Salat Jumm'ah concludes.
Please note:
1. inshaAllah, there will be Iqama time change at BVMCC: Isha to 9:00 pm, starting tomorrow Saturday September 7, 2024.
2. On Fridays, please use the parking lot across the street or use the street parking, then walk (please use the clearly designated crosswalks) to come to BVMCC, unless you or someone accompanying you are not able to do so then you can use BVMCC parking lot, but always please follow all the parking rules-regulations & always be courteous to the other businesses in the shopping center, giving them space to their employees, clients, & customers. Please do not park on the curbs even if is not painted in red “fire lane”, Jazakum Allah Kairan for displaying the best Islamic manners within the larger community.
NOTE: Santa Teresa High School across the street is back in session, please do not park on the streets around the school (main street or the side streets), The City of San Jose parking enforcement will be on & around the STHS site daily to enforce parking rules & issue citations for violators.
3. Please donate generously to BVMCC’s both the “updated” annual operation expenses, and the new building project funds. If you made a pledge this Ramadan-1445 and wants to fulfill it, please see Br. Husam. Jazakum Allah Kairan.
4. MCA Annual Fundraising Dinner: Join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone—40 years of dedicated service to our community at the Muslim Community Association (MCA)! Thanks to your unwavering support, we’ve created a welcoming space for worship, education, and community over the decades. This year's theme, "Celebrating Our Heritage, Embracing the Future," highlights our ongoing mission of service and outreach. Your contributions will help us complete MCA Building 3.0 renovations. Join us for an evening of inspiring stories, delicious food, and the chance to connect with others who share our vision for a better future. Together, we can make a lasting impact! ✦ When: September 7th, 2024, 4:40 pm to 10:00 pm. ✦ What: Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening at the MCA Annual Fundraising Dinner on September 7th, 2024! This year's event promises a lineup of exceptional speakers who will inspire and enlighten us. For table reservations or other questions, please email fundr...@mcabayarea.org. ✦ Where: Hyatt Regency, Santa Clara, Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA, USA.

5. NOURISHING HOPE • FULFILLING LIVES Join us for an inspiring evening with Keynote Speaker Dr. Yasir Qadhi and Preacher Moss! Also featuring Dr. Mohsin Ansari, Deana Helmy LMFT, MBA, and Shaykh Shamikh Sahadat. 30% off with Promo Code: FRIENDSICNA30 Sunday, September 8, 2024, Doors Open: 5:30 PM | Dinner: 6 PM 5748 Mowry School Rd., Newark, CA Early Bird (until Aug 16): $65 | Table of Ten: $600 After Aug 16: $70 | Table of Ten: $650 Babysitting (Ages 3-10): $15/child (Special needs by MUHSEN) No ticket sales at the event. Register now: icnarelief.org/norcalbanquet Join us for a night of hope, inspiration, and community. Let's make a difference together!

6. CAIR-SFBA at its 30th Anniversary Gala! CAIR-SFBA will be hosting its 30th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 12, 2024. This event promises an evening of celebration and unity, as we recognize the vital work undertaken by CAIR-SFBA in safeguarding civil rights and fostering empowerment within our local communities.
We are honored to have an esteemed panel of speakers, including:
· Dr. Altaf Husain: Yaqeen Institute Vice President
· Linda Sarsour: MPower Change Co-Founder
· Nihad Awad: National Executive Director of CAIR
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM - Registration & Reception | 5:00 PM - Program
Venue: Santa Clara Convention Center
Address: 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara
Tickets: $80 Per Person | $750 Per Table
For more details and to purchase a table or tickets, please visit CAIR-SFBA 30th Anniversary Gala at: https://ca.cair.com/sfba/event/cair-sfba-30th-anniversary-gala/

7. Assalaamu’Alaykum and Greetings of Peace, North American Islamic Shelter for the Abused (NISA) cordially invites you to our Annual Event on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Join us for annual updates from the NISA board and staff, and a talk with Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi, a public speaker, teacher, writer, spiritual counselor, mentor, and mental health advocate. Sponsorship Opportunities available for companies, non-profits, and local product donors. Your support goes to helping those most vulnerable in society, particularly the women and children who are abused and in need. Jazakum Allah Khayr, The NISA Team

8. Islamic Scholarship Fund Banquet (ISF) on Saturday October 19th, 2024. For additional information please contact sister Somayeh Nikooei, Executive Director, Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF), 1935A Addison Street • Berkeley, CA 94704, (650) 995-6782 ext. 406, http://islamicscholarshipfund.org

9. Save the Date: SBIA Annual Banquet & Fundraiser on Saturday, October 26th, 2024 at the Santa Clara Marriott. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, October 26th, 2024 and join us for SBIAʼs annual banquet and fundraiser.

10. Santa Clara County Immigrant Belonging Project: The County’s Office of Immigrant Relations has launched its Immigrant Belonging Project. This project aims to understand the needs, contributions, and challenges many immigrants face. The County has invited independent researchers to hold Community Conversations to hear directly from immigrant community members. One conversation will focus on the experience of Muslim immigrants specifically. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is helping to spread the word. People who are interested in participating should fill out a Participant Interest Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GZ7kRZFSl1SIDfnnQgv761GMhJqLVN0CQEHsPh41mds/viewform?edit_requested=true%22%20\t%20%22_new.

11. BVMCC’s September 2024 Iqama schedule is enclosed.
12. Attention High-Schoolers:

13. Br. Bilal Kudaimi a Muslim Tutor in the following subjects: Algebra, Geometry, Biology, Chemistry, & Physics. Text 408-355-8585 if interested:

14. Looking to easily memorize the Quran? Please see below Sr. Soumaya (Soumia) Basima’s Quran teaching flyer, if interested text 408-581-5713:

15. Online Classes – Alqarawiyyeen Schools: please see flyer below:

16.
