Monthly Report
October, 2018
- On occasion of the Friday Family Night Event on October 5th, Br Amin Varis gave a presentation on the topic: “Getting to Know the Islamic Networks Group (ING).” ING is a non-profit educational organization that promotes religious understanding and cultural sensitivity through education by presenting accurate information about Islam and Muslims.
- Delivered a khatira on Saturday, October 6th on the topic: “Truthfulness.”
- Had a brief meeting with Br. Obair Siddiqi after Fajr salah to discuss about the theme(s), topics, potential speakers, and other matters related to AMDA’s proposed Seerah Conference to be held on Dec 7th & 8th
- Delivered a khutba on Friday, October 12th on the topic: “The Family Institution in Islam.”
- Delivered a khatira on Saturday, October 13th on the topic: “Living between Fear and Hope.”
- There was a talk on Friday, Oct 19th given by Dr. Sheikh Moiz Hasan on the topic: “Pearls of Wisdom: Raising righteous Children.”
- Delivered a khatira on Saturday, Oct 20th on the topic: “The Path to Happiness.”
- Recommended to the board through my email dated Oct 23rd to have a once or twice annual volunteering activity to assist the elderly and shut-ins in Sterling Heights with lawn clean up. This will be in line with the ‘Fall Pride and Shine Activity’ that IONA participates in every year.
- Participated in a meeting on Wednesday, Oct 24th to finalize preparations for the Dec 7th & 8th Seerah conference.
- Delivered a khutba on Friday, October 26th on the topic: “Gift of speech and Value of Words.”
- Delivered a khatira on Saturday, Oct 27th on the topic: “The Simplicity, Beauty, and Universality of Islam.”
- As a member of the ‘Imams Council of Michigan’ attended MMCC’s 32nd Annual Unity Banquet on Sunday, Oct 28th at the Burton Manor, Livonia, Michigan.
- Conducted the Quranic Arabic Classes every Thursday.
- Delivered a short tafsir of few verses of the Qur’an after Salat ul Fajr every day, and after Salat ul Maghrib every Wednesday and Thursday.
