Community News

• Fundraising Dinner - Sunday, September 17th, 2006
  
  Double Tree Hotel (Overland Park, KS)
  “To those who do good there is good in this world, and the Home of the Hereafter is ever better” Quran 16:30
  
  Guest Speakers:
  Sheikh Abderraoof Alkhawaldeh
  Sheikh Abdallah Idrees Ali
  

• Walk-in registration for Sunday School will be held on Sunday August 20th between 10:00 am and 1:00 pm. All parents of children 5 years of age and older are welcome to register their children. Jazakallah Khair!

• ICJC will host an information session regarding MYNA (Muslim Youth of North America) on Saturday August 26th at 11:00 am. The program is for our youth between the ages of 12 and 18 years. Parents are encouraged to accompany their children. Jazakallah khair!
   
  What is MYNA?
  Muslim Youth of North America is an original program of ISNA. It is popularly known as MYNA. ISNA has a rich history with Muslim Youth of North America. Since its conception in December 1985 it has provided guidance, support, retreats, camps and many activities to its members.
  

• Summer Cookout
  ICJC grounds. 4:30 PM. June 24th  Inshallah
  Free entry.  Tons of games for kids.  Grilled food for all.

•   Quranic School Reg Form
    Summer School Reg Form
    Summer School Program

• ICJC welcomes our youth to join the summer program that begins on June 6, 2006. To register, please click here to download the form. The completed registration form can be dropped off at the ICJC Masjid (please slide it under the office door).
   
  Alhamdulillah, ICJC Weekend School completed another school year with the support of our parent community. The graduation ceremony was followed by a 'Family and Friends' celebration at 'Worlds of Fun'.
   
  The registration for 2006-2007 school year is scheduled for August 20, 2006.
  

• EID Prayer Time And Location
  Time : Jan 10th Tuesday at 9 AM
  Place: 3 Trail expo center, 8844 Hillcrest Rd, KC MO

• ICJC 2006 Election Results

• ICJC mourns the destruction by the earthquake in South & Central Asia. A donation box is available in the Masjid for immediate help for the affected families. ICJC urges all Muslims to remember the victims in this holy month of Ramadhan and pray to Allah (SWT) for patience and help for the grieving families.
  

• Election Announcement
  
  In accordance with the announcement made during the “Community Meeting” in February 2005, ICJC (Islamic Center of Johnson County) is pleased to announce the elections for the Board of Directors/Executive Committee to be held during December 2005. Nominations for seven Board of Directors (BOD) are being solicited. A minimum of two positions on the seven member board are reserved for women.
  
  Nomination/Consent forms and ballots will be available at ICJC. Nominations should be submitted by December 5, 2005. Ballots can be cast from December 10 through December 16. The ballots will be counted and announced on December 17th.
  

• Nov. 2nd, 2005 - The Fiqh Council of North America, after consultation with Muslim astronomical consultants who evaluated credible moon sighting reports, declared Thursday, November 3 as the first day of Shawwal and Eid al Fitr.
  
  EID MUBARAK!
  
  Eid Prayers
  
  Location : 8844 Hillcrest Rd Kansas City, MO (Formerly Montgomery Ward next to Bannister Mall-across Super Walmart) Map
  
  Time : Takbirat 8:30 AM / Prayer 9:00 AM (Please bring a prayer mat for your convenience)
  
  Date: Call 816 763 2267 for Eid announcement. ICJC will follow ISNA and Majlis-e-Masajid local decision.
  

• Oct. 3rd, 2005 - ICJC will adopt the ruling of ISNA in regards to start of Ramadan. Please check out ISNA's website for further information.
  

• Fundraising Dinner Saturday August 20th , 2005 Rajab 14, 1426
  Guest Speaker: Sheikh Rafael Narbaez

• ICJC categorically rejects barbaric and brutal acts of violence aimed at unsuspecting and innocent civilians. It is time that we resist the hijacking of Islam by a few. Islam is not about hatred and violence: it is about peace and justice. ICJC offers heart-felt condolences to the victims of the London carnage.
  

• All-Girls Seminar at ICJC - Planned for June 12th, 2005 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM (Girls Seminar Registration Form)
  

• ICJC Field Day

• ICJC extends congratulations to all local Muslims for their support, generosity and commitment towards the establishment of the first permanent Masjid in Johnson County. Indeed Allah has shown us that nothing can stop what HE wills!
   
  Click here to view the Community Meeting presentation.
  

• Community Meeting, Saturday, February 12th, 2005 - 1:45pm-3pm

• Eid-ul-Adha Festival 2005
  

• Urgent Appeal Flier
  

• EID-UL-ADHA 2005 Announcement

• ICJC will be collecting funds for the Tsunami victims in Southeast Asia at the Jum'ah prayer services on December 31st and January 7th. May Allah help us all to relieve the suffering of those affected. Ameen.
  

• An Eid Carnival will be hosted by ICJC at Shawnee Civic Center on Sunday, January 23rd, 2005 (11am-4pm). Children's Fashion and Variety Show, Velcro Wall, Moonwalk, Clown Show, Clothes Stalls, Lots of Food!! More details soon. Contact Dr. Sofia Khan for further details or to book a stall (913 814 7182).Part of the proceeds from the Eid Carnival will be donated to victims of the Tsunami disaster.
  

• ICJC Eid Fair Photographs 2004
  

• Eid Festivities Galore!
  The ICJC Eid gala attracted more than 650 people from all over the Greater Kansas City area. The 4 acre expansive land and the finished facility won enthusiastic appreciation from the attendees. It was simply a reiteration of the need for a family-oriented Masjid in Johnson County!  As the deadline for the final installment (January 31, 2005; $200,000 to raise) approaches, it is critical for all metro Muslims to open their hearts and invest in the establishment of this Masjid. ICJC Publicity Subcommittee, November 17, 2004.
  

• Eid Announcement
  

• ICJC Eid Fair
  

• Guidelines for Individuals wanting to host Iftar at ICJC
  
  -Iftar to be hosted on Friday, Saturday or Sunday.
  -Dining capacity is for 120 people (including children and regular attendees).  Please keep in mind that there will be about 50 regular attendees at the Masjid, therefore limit your invitees to 70.
  -Please keep the menu simple.
  -Dates, a slice of fruit and water are recommended to break fast inside the Masjid before Maghrib prayers.
  -A tent, with tables and chairs will be provided for dinner.
  -A donation of $100 would be greatly appreciated to defray the cost of the tent, table and chairs.
  -Please bring your own warmers to keep the food warm since no cooking or warming is available.
  -Please bring your own tablecloths, paper products and forks/spoons, etc.
  -Cleaning up is your responsibility.  Please bring trash bags.
  
  Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
  
  For further information and/or to book a date, please call Shiraz Choudhury 913-768-6102, 913-963-2599 or email scraaz786@yahoo.com.
  

• Start of Ramadan
  

• The Prophet (saw) said, "Such a person as recites the Quran and masters it by heart, will be with the noble righteous scribes (in Heaven). And such a person exerts himself to learn the Quran by heart, and recites it with great difficulty, will have a double reward." Al-Bukhari
  
  As we enter into the last third of this blessed month, ICJC is honored that our Taraweeh Imam, Hafiz Bashar, is nearing the end of the completion of his recitation of the Qur'an. Inshallah, we anticipate completion of recitation this Wednesday (November 03/Ramadhan 20). Please join us as we celebrate this important event. Isha Salat is at 7:30pm.ICJC Publicity Subcommittee, Ramadhan 18th, 1425.
  

• Alhamdulillah, the City of Overland Park has awarded ICJC an OCCUPANCY PERMIT for the new permanent facility at 151st and Antioch. Come join your community for Jum'ah (Khutba 12:15, Salat 12:45pm) and Taraweeh (Isha, 7:30pm) Salat. ICJC Publicity Subcommittee (October 27th, 2004).

• Innalilaahi wa inna ilayhi rajioun
  Our brothers Muazzam and Muzaffar Qureshi recently lost their 8 year old nephew Faris in a drowning accident. May Allah give the parents and relatives of the deceased patience in dealing with this tragedy. Ameen. September 29, 2004.
  

• Islamic Center of Johnson County
  Press release, September 29th, 2004
  
  If any do seek for glory and power,- to Allah belong all glory and power. To Him mount up (all) Words of Purity: It is He Who exalts each Deed of Righteousness. Al-Qur'an 35:10
  
  The Board of Trustees and Executive Committee for the Islamic Center of Johnson County wish to convey their heartfelt thanks to the Heartland Muslim Council in awarding the Center the 2004 Community Development Award. Indeed all praises are due to Allah and His Messenger; may He accept the good deeds of all of His servants, Ameen.
  
  ICJC also wishes to thank the KC Muslim community for their generous support of the Center at the recent Fundraising Dinner with Dr. Ahmad Sakr. Alhamdulillah, over $204,000 was raised for construction activities at the new Masjid and towards meeting the final installment due end of January 2005. Alhamdulillah the community has once again rallied in support of the new Masjid in Johnson County! ICJC Publicity Subcommittee, 13 Shaban 1425
  

• Fundraising Dinner Saturday September 18th, 2004
  
  Guest Speaker: Dr. Ahmed Sakr
  Ex-President of ISNA
  Director, Islamic Education Center (Walnut, CA)
  
  To celebrate the completion of the ICJC Parking Lot and to look forward to the ICJC Program for Ramadhan 1425 and beyond, please come and join us for an evening with Dr. Ahmad Sakr. A complimentary Mediterranean dinner provided by Marrakesh Restaurant will be served. Free childcare will be available for the first 50 children. Program will start promptly at 5pm. Please join us on Saturday September 18th at:
  
  Lakewood Middle School
  6601 Edgewater Drive
  Overland Park, KS 66224
  (Junction of Lamar and 147th Street)
  
  For further information contact:
  Abrar Sheriff 913 768 8830
  Dr. Sofia Khan 913 814 7182
  Dr. Wohaib Hasan 913 390 5429
  Jamal Elkhateeb 913 685 3423

• Please pray for Sr. Shiraz Choudhury's brother Ijaz Aslam Khan who is undergoing kidney transplant on Sept. 26, 2004.  Kidney is being donated by his wonderful wife, Aliya Khan.  Please pray for a speedy recovery for both of them.  Jazakallah khair. (Sept. 14th, 2004)

• Come join the CAMP (Council of American Muslim Professionals) Indoor soccer team (team name: Zidanees)!!!
  
  We are looking for a couple more players who would like to join us in our weekly endeavors and camaraderie. A great way to meet some new people and stay active amidst your busy schedules. 
  
  DETAILS:
  All games are held at the All-American indoor sports complex (87th & Rosehill). Season starts Sep. 7th, 2004 and lasts six weeks (6 games).   The games will be every Tuesday between 7pm and 10pm. The cost is approximately $50.00 per person.
  
  If you have any questions, contact:
  Asrar Sheriff (cell: 816-721-7511, email: asrarsheriff1@hotmail.com )
  or
  Ali Murtaza (cell: 913-638-9327, email: alihmurtaza@hotmail.com )
  
  Please respond ASAP, if you're interested in playing. Thanks! (August 29, 2004)
  

• ICJC PARKING LOT Alhamdulillah, construction of the new 50 car Parking Lot has commenced at ICJC. The work should be completed within the next two weeks Inshallah. AllahuAkbar!! (August 10th 2004)

• ICJC Islamic School Open enrollment for all classes ends August 29th. First day of Teenagers classes Saturday August 28th. First day of classes (children 5-12) Sunday August 29th. Please note: All parents are invited to the Parent-Teacher conference at 10am on Sunday August 29th (should last no more than 30-45min).

• ICJC would like to convey condolences to Sr. Naseema Mir on the passing away of her father Jenab Mohammad Khalil Hakim. May Allah grant him Jannatul Fidaus Inshallah. Ameen. (August 25, 2004)

• 08/11/04 Innalilaahi wa inna ilayhi raajioun. In the past week the fathers of our brothers Rashid Sagheer and Zafi Hawa have returned to their Creator. May Allah give our beloved brothers strength and patience in this difficult period. Ameen. Please pray for the forgiveness of the departed souls.

• 08/01/04 Please pray for our brothers Kamran Baig and Sanni Adewale, both of whom were recently diagnosed with cancer. May Allah give them both a quick recovery Inshallah.

• ICJC PARKING LOT Alhamdu-Lillah the City of Overland Park has APPROVED the plans for the Parking Lot for the Islamic Center of Johnson County. This approval paves the way for long awaited commencement of construction activity. To move forward with the construction of parking lot, ICJC solicits bids before July 23rd. Qualified contractors can contact (913) 239-0770 or icjcounty@hotmail.com. ICJC thanks the community for their continued support in this vast and spiritually rewarding endeavor. Jazakallah Khair. July 15, 2004

• ICJC condemns the recent wave of senseless violence against innocent civilians in the Middle East. ICJC joins together with other Muslim organizations, particularly the Heartland Muslim Council, in repudiating all those who believe such murderous behavior benefits the faith of Islam or the Muslim people. We call for the swift apprehension and prosecution of the perpetrators. We wish to state clearly that those who commit acts of terror, murder and cruelty in the name of Islam are not only destroying innocent lives, but are also betraying the values of the faith they claim to represent. No injustice done to Muslims can ever justify the massacre of innocent people, and no act of terror will ever serve the cause of Islam. We repudiate and dissociate ourselves from any group or individual who commits such brutal and un-Islamic acts. We refuse to allow our faith to be held hostage by the criminal actions of a tiny minority acting outside the teachings of both the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. Now we call on Americans of all faiths to join in opposing those who promote hatred, violence and bigotry by signing the "Not in the Name of Islam" online petition posted on the Council on American-Islamic Relations Web site: www.cair-net.org. So far, more than 500,000 Muslims are signatories to this petition. June 23rd 2004

• ICJC weekend school will be holding its inaugural graduation ceremony this Sunday, May 23rd, 10:30am, ICJC. All Muslims are invited to share in this celebratory event.

• Please click here for ICJC response to ICK General Body meeting questions.



• 04/30/04 - Cricket at ICJC every Sunday: Call Dr. Amman Khan (816 721 7216) for further details.

 

• 04/30/04 - Emre Agbas (son of Drs Abdulbaki and Dora Agbas), 7th grader at Indian Hills Middle School, won 1st place out of 385 entries for the Rotary Eastern District 'Peace Poetry' contest. April 15th 2004

 

• 04/30/04 - Omar Mirza (son of Drs Azhar and Fatima Mirza), won 2nd place in the State Physics Championship of Kansas. April 29th 2004

• We would like to thank all of you who took part in the fundraising dinner for the ICJC parking lot on Sunday April 25th, 2004.
  Alhamdulillah 200+ community members took part in the event and due to your generous support we are a step closer towards the funds required to complete the parking lot.
  A special thank you also to Professor Jeffrey Lang who gave us all much food for thought with his analysis of the current state of affairs vis a vis the Muslim community in the USA.
  

• Great news for the Johnson County Muslims
  ICJC has agreed to the last outstanding issue raised by ICK at the February 7th, 2004 community meeting at the Tomahawk Center. The Election Commission will have absolute power to evaluate nominations for elections. With this issue resolved, ICJC looks forward to the long-awaited merger for a strong and unified permanent Masjid in Johnson County Inshallah!

• 02/16/04 - The Islamic Center of Johnson County (ICJC) will be hosting an Open House for the entire Muslim Community this weekend. The purpose of this Open House is to show the community the recently purchased 4 acre property (including large house) at 151st and Antioch that will serve Inshallah as the first permanent Masjid in Johnson County, KS.
   
  Time: 1:30pm (Dhuhr Jama’ah) to 6pm (Maghrib Jama’ah)
  Date: Saturday 21st February and Sunday 22nd February
  Location: ICJC, 9001 W 151st Street, Overland Park, KS 66221
  Directions: from US-69 South exit at 151st Street, west (right) on 151st 0.7mi, cross Antioch, first building on the Southwest corner (left side) is Blue Valley Baptist Church, immediately after the Church is the entrance to ICJC (south/left side of 151st).
  
  See you all there; its YOUR Mosque, be a part of the dream turning into reality!

• All Praises are due to Allah - the Lord of all the worlds and salutations on His noble Messenger Muhammad (SAW).
  What looked to be a dream has become a reality! ICJC is pleased to announce the purchase of the permanent Masjid in Johnson County. Indeed Allah has blessed us with this great favor and we cannot thank Him enough for His mercy. We thank all Muslims who have provided generous support in every shape for the accomplishment of this important milestone. The property is located at 151st and Antioch (9001 W 151st Street, Overland Park, KS 6622) and plans are afoot to make it operational as soon as possible. Inshallah we will be announcing details of an open house very soon so that everyone may have the opportunity to provide input for this new house of Allah. We urge the local Muslim community to continue their support and engagement as we enter the next phase of this project. May Allah accept our supplications and purify our hearts and minds. Ameen.

• All local Muslims are encouraged to attend the Islamic Center of Kansas General body meeting at 4pm on Saturday, February 7, 2004 (Tomahawk Center) in order to cast a vote in favor of the consolidation/merger agreement with ICJC.

• Alhamdulillah, the moon for Dhul Hijjah has been sighted.  Insha Allah, Eid ul Adha will be celebrated on Feb. 1, 2004.  Eid Prayers will be held in Crown Center Exhibition Hall, 2323 McGee St, Kansas City, MO, adjoining East of Hyatt Regency Hotel. Multi-story paid parking West of Hyatt. Takbirat start at 8:15 A.M. and prayer at 9:15 A.M. sharp. The hall is not carpeted, so you are advised to bring rugs/sheets to share with others as well. Eid Mubarak!

• Brothers and Sisters in Islam -

• The Islamic Center of Kansas and Islamic Center of Johnson County have been actively involved in a consolidation dialogue. Alhamdulillah we are in the process of finalizing the consolidation agreement. After the agreement, we will finalize the legal matters and bylaws, which will Inshaallah be presented to all the community members very shortly.