1. New prayer times starting this Saturday:
   Fajr – 5:30 AM
2. This year Zakat ul Fitr is $8. All are requested to place the money into the envelopes next to the donation boxes labeled “Zakat ul Firt” and drop it into the Zakat Fund Box.
3. Brothers and sisters who are in need of Zakat money please contact Brother Rezwan Islam and Mohammad Muraywid.
4. If you are interested in performing Ihtikaf, please contact the ICCM Office.
5. In search of Laylatul Qadir, Qiyaam ul Layl will be at 3:00am beginning this Monday. Suhoor will be served.
6. Every Saturday and Sunday during Ramadan, all are invited to join the community iftar dinner.
7. Inshallah if we complete the 30 days of Ramadan, Eid will be on Friday September 10. Eid prayer will be at Cosmo Park and the community Eid Dinner will be on Saturday September 18 at Memorial Union. Details will be announced soon.
8. All are encouraged to participate in the Ramadan Quiz. Send your answers to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
9. Please donate money for Iftar and Ramadan activities into the donation box located outside of the prayer hall.

Juz 8: In this ayyah, Allah (SWT) commands the people not to enter into talks about Him without possessing proper knowledge.

What is the name of the Surah and the number of the ayyah? (Hint: through this ayyah, Fahisha (immoral deeds), transgression, shirk, and lying about Allah are prohibited.)

Juz 9: This ayyah tells us that with Iman and Taqwa come blessings from heaven and the earth, while kufr brings torment.

Give the number of the ayyah and hizb as well as the name of the Surah.

Juz 10: This ayyah tells us there are eight groups/categories of people to whom Zakat should be given.

List those 8 groups, and provide name of Surah and number of ayyah.

Juz 11: A verse in this Juz mentions how nonbelievers believe that Allah is the Lord who gives, controls, creates, and decrees life and death (Tawheed Al-Rububiyyah), yet they do not submit to Him through Islam.

Give the name of the Surah, number of ayyah and number of hizb.

Juz 12: This question deals with two consecutive ayyat. In part of the first verse, Allah (SWT) tells us: "Allah is predominant over His affairs, but most of the people do not know."

In the next verse Allah says, "We gave him (in reference to a particular prophet) judgement and knowledge. And thus we reward the doers of good."

Give the numbers of the two ayyat, the Surah, and the name of the prophet whom the second verse is in reference to.

Juz 13: In this verse Allah mentions the nine qualities of the blessed ones which will lead to Paradise. Allah says, "Peace (security) be upon you for what you patiently endured. And excellent is the final home."

Give the number of the ayyah and name of the Surah, and list these nine qualities.

Juz 14: This is a verse through which Allah informs us that to Allah prostrate all that is in the Heavens and all that are on the Earth.

Name the Surah, and give the number of the ayyah and hizb.

Juz 15: This is a verse through which Allah (SWT) commands us to worship Him alone and to be dutiful to our parents. The next verse teaches us a great du'aa for the parents.

Name the Surah, the number of the verse, and write down the du'aa for parents.

1. Inna lillah Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon. The father of Br. Zaid Mahir passed away onTuesday, August 17, 2010. He is now attending the funeral overseas and will be back late next week.  Please remember them in your Dua'a. May Allah (SWT) accept him in Jannah and give his family patience and Taqwa.

2. New prayer times starting this Saturday:
   Fajr – 5:25 AM
   Isha – 9:30 PM
3. Every Saturday and Sunday during Ramadan, all are invited to join the community iftar dinner.
4. Tonight, singles are invited to attend the Friday Potluck iftar which will be catered by Olive Café. Families who are attending are still requested to bring a dish that can feed at least 5 people.
5. Please donate money into the Iftar and Ramadan Activities donation box located outside of the prayer hall.
6. The taraweeh program for children will be starting after Isha and will be available on the weekends for those who have kids and would like them to attend.