Saturday Feb 6, 2010 at the Masjid
Between Asr (3:00 pm) and Maghrib time
Click HERE
for some pictures.
ICNL News Board
June 2010:
May
2010:Apr 2010:
Feb 2010:
for some pictures.
Jan 2010:
Dec 2009:
Nov 2009:
October 2009:
Sep 2009:
for more pictures of the event. Click HERE for a
Presentation about Eidul
Fitr. (PPT).
for some pictures of the event.
Aug 2009:
- Click HERE for 1430/2009 Ramadan prayer schedule.
- Click HERE for the 1430/2009 Iftar schedule at ICNL.
- Byle's Parking Lot will be available at Iftars on Saturdays and Sundays only starting 7 PM to 11 PM
Aug-8 ICNL held its monthly potluck at the
Masjid's front yard on 8-8-2009 at 4:00 pm till Maghrib.
Click
HERE
for some pictures of the event.
- Level I: Tue & Thu (beginner level)
- Level II: Tue & Thu (intermediate level)
- Level III: Mon & Wed (Advanced level)
All of the classes are held between Maghrib and Isha.
People can attend more than one class if they wish to.
Please contact Br Mahmoud for any questions.
Jul 2009:
Jul-11
ICNL
invites you to attend The ANNUAL BARBEQUE PICNIC:
Date: Sat 07/11/09
Time: 3:00 PM-10:30 PM
Roads will be
closed ~4:00 PM
This event will be parallel to the fireworks
event which will be held at the Thames river.
Click
HERE
for the flyer.
Jun 2009:
Jun-13
ICNL held its monthly potluck at ICNL on 6-13-2009.
Click
HERE
for some pictures of the event.
Jun-7
ICNL Sunday School Graduation Day
ICNL Sunday school invites you to attend our graduation ceremony for
the 2008-2009 year. Food will be catered, please make your effort to
attend on time.
Date: Sunday June 7, 2009
Time: 10:00 AM Place:
ICNL Masjid
Program:
10:00 Gathering and Welcome
10:30 Quran recitation
10:40 Pre-K class Nasheed presentation
10:50 K class presentation
11:00 Principal address
11:10 President address
11:20
- Certificate and gift distribution by class
- Photo capture for each class
12:30 Closing Dua and thanks
1:00 Salat Dohor
1:30 Lunch
Click
HERE
for some pictures.
May 2009:
May-27 Renew Your Covenant with “La ilah illa Allah”. A series of lectures by Sheikh Salem Attaweel who will be visiting the US in the coming months.
May-22
Council on American Islamic Relations Connecticut and Oklahoma Chapters
are teaming up
to present a joint workshop on Know Your Rights. Br. Razi Hashmi- the Executive Director
of CAIR-OK and Br. Hamza Collins, Civil Rights Director of CAIR-CT will co host the event.
The goal is to inform the community on important issues related to civil rights and to share
chapters experiences in handling civil rights cases; and, to discuss some of the similarities
and differences with regards to issues Muslims communities are facing in various places.
Br. Hamza Collins has been the Civil Rights Director for CAIR-CT since the chapters
inception in 2004 and he is an active member of the ICNL.
Br. Razi Hashmi is the Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations
in Oklahoma (CAIR-OK). Since 2007, he has developed relations with the media,
interfaith leaders, governmental officials, educators, law enforcement, and various
other civic leaders to further the mission of CAIR. Hashmi graduated from Dickinson College
in Carlisle, PA in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies focusing
in the Middle East and a minor in Philosophy. Hashmi is born to a Pakistani father
and an American mother, and was raised in Connecticut.
Please attend. Refreshments will be provided by the ICNL.
Click
HERE
for the flyer.
May-16
ICNL Sunday school and the ICNL community have organized a field trip to Six Flags
on Saturday, May 16. The trip was a successful community event,
everyone who participated had lots of fun.
Click
HERE
for some pictures.
May-9 ICNL potluck and GAM has been cancelled today (Saturday). We will announce a later date insha'Allah.
Mar 2009:
Mar-15 Election of Board of directors
Mar-6 Names of voting members published
Feb 2009:
Feb-22 Last day for 2008 members to renew their 2009 membership and still be eligible to vote in BoD election
Feb-20 Announcement of names of Nominee
Feb-13 Nomination end date.
Feb-4 General Assembly Meeting Reschedule: Due to inclement weather, the General Assembly Meeting has been rescheduled.
Jan 2009:
Jan-30 Nomination start date.
Jan-25
Wachovia Securities & Red Inc. Career Coaching
present Making the Most of Your Career Transition,
ISLAMIC CENTER OF NEW LONDON.
Click
HERE
for the flyer.
Jan-25 Sunday Seminar: Job or Business, which is best for you? From experts and business executives you will learn the options and opportunities before you make your next financial move. ICNL.
Jan-18 Fundraiser in Support of the Palestinian People of Gaza WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY.
Dec 2008:
Eidul Adha
on Monday Dec 8th insha'Allah, Takbeer starts at 7:30 am, prayer at 8:30 am.
Click
HERE
for some pictures.
Eidul Adha celebration party
will be on Sat Dec 13th
LOCATION: Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School, 36 Waller St, New London, CT 06320
ACTIVITIES START AT10 AM - 3:30 PM
COST IS $25 PER FAMILY, $15 PER PERSON.
EID PARTY DIRECTOR, OLA MANSOUR
Hajj Simple and Practical Guide
Click
HERE
for more information about Hajj.
(Courtesy of Islamic Learning foundation with permission from sheikh Ahmed Kobeisy)
Oct 2008:
Eidul Fitr prayer pictures 10-1-2008
Click
HERE
for some pictures. More pictures on
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNEs9pG3z10
Sep 2008:
Eidul Fitr announcement: Based on moon sighting in North
America, ICNA announcement
Eid will be on Wednesday Oct 1st.
* Eid prayer: Takbir starts at 7 AM; salaat at 8 AM
* Eid Celebration will be on Sunday, October 5; food will be catered;
Tickets are $10 per person or $25 for a family of 4;
Time: program starts 11 AM till Asr time.
Location: Bennie Dover JAckson Middle School, 36 Waller St, New London.
Zakatul Fitr at the Islamic Center of new London
Zakatul Fitr at the Islamic Center of new London can be paid as $10 per person,
please put the money in the box marked "Zakatul Fitr" in the Masjid.
This Zakat fund have to be collected preferably before the Eid day to allow
for time to distribute it to the needy insha'Allah.
Sep-21
Sharing Ramadan Evening
Sunday September 21st 2008, 6:00 PM
ICNL and CAIR cordially invite you to an Iftar (fast-breaking) meal and our
Sharing Ramadan Evening.
Click
HERE
for the flyer.
Click
HERE
for some pictures.
Sep-2
ICNL wishes everyone a blessed month.
Please make sure you attend our weekly
Iftar at the Masjid on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Prayer-Iftar timetable. Click HERE to download.
The first day of the month of Ramadan will be on Tuesday Sep 2, 2008 ICNL has decided to follow ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America), which depends on physical moon sighting in North America.
In
preparation to welcome our beloved month of Ramadan, ICNL has confirmed
with Br Sheikh Abdesalam to lead the Taraweeh prayers insha'Allah. Also
we would like to invite all brothers and sisters on Fridays,
Saturdays and Sundays to join us for Iftar at the Masjid. Please
make your plans to have Iftar on those three days at the Masjid. Contact
for Iftar coordination is Br Kadri at (860) 608-2708
Aug 2008:
Sunday School Calendar 2008-2009. Click
HERE.
Jul 2008:
Jul-3
ICNL potluck and Fireworks day.
Click
HERE
for some pictures.
Jun 2008:
Sunday School Graduation Day
pictures
Click
HERE
for some pictures
Brothers community BBQ event
in June 2008
Click
HERE
for some pictures
ICNL walks in New London
for "Hope for the children"
Click
HERE
for some pictures
May 2008:
May-17
ICNL Sunday school field trip
to Six flags, Springfield MA on Saturday, 17 May 2008
Over 120 participants from our community.
It was a memorable day. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped
make this event a success.
Who: ICNL Sunday students, parents and teachers.
(All others are welcome but early registration is required to
accommodate for transportation).
For details please click
HERE
Click
HERE
for some pictures
May-07
ICNL Potluck and farewell to our Imam Riyad Thabata
on Saturday June 7th at 5:00 pm
Click
HERE
for some pictures
Apr 2008:
Apr-12
ICNL Potluck and General Assembly Meeting.
Event started with recitation of the Quran from Br Mu'az Faraj.
The event included a speech by ICNL president Dr Altaf Rasool,
VP Br Yusuf Santiago, and community Affairs Director Br Kadri Ademi.
Br Ahmed Hashem our Sunday school principal also give a brief about the school's perfomance
and activities.
A performance review survey was run to get input from the community about the current
board and the Imam.
Finaly the community enjoyed dinner potluck and closed with Maghrib prayer.
Click
HERE
for survey results
Click
HERE
to see some pictures from the event.
Feb 2008:
Feb-25 Imam Riyad Thabatah office hours will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between Maghrib and Isha. Imam will be available for consultation and advice. If you would like to setup another time, please call the Imam at (860) 405-8006.
Jan 2008:
Jan-12
Potluck
(4:00 pm) A'keeka for Malik Faheem Abdul
Jabbar. Food catered. Click
HERE
for some pictures of the event.
ICNL hosted an Arabic poetry night.
Poet Mohamad Nader Faraj from Syria recited some of his poems.
Click
HERE
for some pictures of the event.
Click HERE to read some of his poems.
Click HERE to read the collection "Awaraq Al-Azhar".
Click HERE to read the collection "Rashfeh men Arredab".
Dec 2007:
Dec-23
Eidul-Adha
celebration
will be on Sunday Dec 23 insha'Allah. Activities will start 11:00
AM and end at Maghrib time. Please contact Mongi Dhouadi if you have any questions or suggestions.
Click
HERE
for some pictures from the event.
Dec-19 Eidul Adha will be on Wednesday Dec 19, 2007. Takbeer starts at 8AM and Prayer starts at 9AM. Click Here to download Eid Takbeers.
Oct 2007:
Oct-21
ICNL Eidul-Fitr celebration Sunday Oct
21, starting 10:30 am, many fun activities, for kids and adults, Food
will be catered. Please arrive on time. Click
Here
for some pictures of the event.
Oct-14 Please join MCC (Muslim Coalition of Connecticut) EID CARNIVAL 2007 on 14th October 2007 - Sunday - 11am to 5pm. At the Connecticut Convention Center - 100 Columbus Blvd, Hartford CT 06103. Click Here for the flyer.
Oct-13
Eidul Fitr will be on Saturday Oct
13, 2007. Eid Mubarak to everyone. Takbeer starts at 8:00 am, Prayer
starts 9:00 am insha'Allah.
(Takbeer sheet).
Click
HERE
for some pictures from the event.
Sep 2007:
Sep-16 Month of Ramadan will be Thursday Sep 13, Taraweeh prayer will be held everyday after Isha prayer. Click Here to Download Ramadan prayer calendar. We will have a community Iftar every Saturday and Sunday during the blessed month at the ICNL Masjid. Click Here for the Iftar sponsorship list. (Ramadan Mubarak)
Ramadan For Body and Soul (Nice Power Point Presentation)
Sep-9 ICNL Sunday school registration is scheduled for Sunday, September 9th at 10:00 A.M. Parents, students and teachers should plan to attend. The fees are due at this time. Please contact Br. Ahmed Hashem and the ICNL web site for fee and tuition information. Classes begin on Sunday, September 16th. As in previous years, school will start at 10:00 A.M. ending at 1:00 P.M. Click HERE for the Flyer. Click HERE for Registration form. Click Download 2007-2008 calendar. Click Download School 07-08 Handbook
Sep-8
ICNL Hiking Trip on Sep
2007.
Click
HERE
for some pictures from the event.
Sep-8 ICNL General Assembly Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, September 8th starting at Asr (5:15 PM) through Maghrib (7:30 PM) The General Assembly Meeting with the monthly potluck. At the meeting the President of the Board (Br. Altaf) will present the a State of the Community address, the Treasurer (Br. Husein) will present the Annual Budget and the Search Committee Chair (Br. Imran) will present the learning’s from the Imam Search Process closure. Please plan to attend and bring a dish.
Sep-1 ICNL community is invited to attend the Taste of Culture Diversity Fair on Saturday, September 1st. The Fair will be at the New London Pier near the train station starting at 12 Noon and going through 4 PM. The ICNL and CAIR-CT is sponsoring a booth at the Fair to do Dawah, display Islamic arts and posters, and to sell Palestinian handicrafts and olive oil to help refugees. Why Islam will join us at the booth along with our multi faith partner, the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme. Please plan to attend and bring along your friends and family.
Aug 2007:
Aug-20 ICNL Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Br. Riyad Thabata has accepted the Imam position at the Islamic Center of New London effective November 1st, 2007. Imam Riyad is originally from Palestine where he did his Islamic studies and also became a Hafez of Qur’an. He immigrated to the United States in 1991 residing in Patterson , New Jersey . During the period of 1991 through 2005, he was involved in teaching Islamic studies and Arabic in area Masajid- including holding position as Imam. He also completed a B.A. in Sociology. In 2005, he moved to Georgia as Imam at the Dalton Islamic Center. Please join us to welcome Imam Riyad to our community.
ICNL Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Hafez Abdul Salaam, who led Taraweh prayers at the Center last year, has agreed to a contract to lead Taraweh prayers during this Ramadan also.
July 2007:
July-27/28
Knowledge Share
Program; ICNL conducted a workshop about
"Job Search and Resume
Building" on
Saturday and Sunday July 27, 28 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm by Mohammed
Choudhry; Ex-Faculty University of Dallas, TX USA. Click
HERE
for the Flyer, click
HERE for the Registration Form.
Click
HERE
for some pictures of the event.
July-14
ICNL annual picnic
at the
Islamic Center. Saturday, July 14,
between
3:00 pm- 11:00 pm.
BBQ and NL fireworks show on Thames river.
Click
HERE
for some pictures of the event.
June 2007:
June-17
ICNL
Sunday School Graduation:
Sunday June 17, at 10:30 AM
The Program included wonderful performance by
Sister Haifa's
class (Pre-K), followed by a Dua'a presentation by Sister Sabeeba's
Level 1-B class followed by some fun activities for the
students and finally the
certificates/graduation gift handout. The event was concluded with
lunch. Click
HERE
for some pictures of the event.
June-17 The graduation event also included a monetary gift handout from ICNL youth club (represented by Khadejeh Al-Rijleh and Ambreen Qadri) to New London Homeless Hospitality Center represented by Emmett Jarrett from the St. Francis House.
Annoucement made that Br Ahmed Hashem assumes the principal responsibilities starting Sep 2007 insha'Allah.
May 2007:
May-6
On May 6, 2007 ICNL Sunday
school and community field trip to Boston Museum of Science.
Click
HERE
for some pictures that were taken during the event.
May-5 The kick-off ICNL Board of Directors meeting on May 5, 2007. The following items to be discussed
Minutes, Action Points and Agreements
Time sensitive priorities for the ICNL Board of Directors
BOD Ground Rules
Notable ICNL Accomplishments during the 2005-2007 Term
Strategic Themes/Objectives/Goals for the ICNL
Click HERE to view the document detailing the above bullets. (PDF format)
Mar 2007:
Mar-31 Elections was held in the Masjid for the new Board of Directors, Over 80 members participated in the voting process.
Feb 2007:
Feb-11
Click
HERE
to view some of our Sunday School students in Feb, 2007
Jan 2007:
Jan-6
Eidul Adha
party on Saturday Jan 6th, 2007.
Program started at 12:30 pm with Dhohor prayer, lunch, kids and adults
activities, concluded with Maghrib prayer at 5:15 pm. Click
HERE
for some pictures from the event.
Dec 2006:
Eidul Adha
on Saturday Dec 30th, 2006. Takbeer starts at 7:30AM and
prayer starts at 8:30AM. Click
HERE
to download Eid Takbeers. Click
HERE
for some pictures from the event.
Sep/Oct 2006:
Oct-28 Eidul Fitr party on Saturday Oct 28, at 1:00 pm, many kids activities, adults contest and food will be catered insha'Allah. Click HERE for program detail. Eid party contact Br Imran Ahmed.
Sep Month of Ramadan announcement "ICNL decided to follow ISNA (Islamic Society of North America) and the Fiqh Council of North America in determining the month of Ramadan and Eid day. According to the calculation criteria for determining the Islamic Lunar dates adopted by the Fiqh Council of North America, following are the dates for Ramadan and Eidul Fitr for the year 1427
- Ramadan 1427 - First day of
Fasting: Saturday, September 23, 2006
-
Shawwal 1427 - Eid Al-Fitr: Monday, October 23, 2006"
Click HERE for Iftar sponsored schedule at the Masjid.
Click HERE to download Ramadan prayer schedule
Click HERE to download Ramadan calendar (Arabic)
July 2006:
July-8
300 pm- 11:00 pm ICNL annual picnic
at the
Masjid.
Muslims from different nearby
communities joined our annual picnic on the Thames river, everyone
enjoyed the delicious BBQ and the NL fireworks show on Thames river.
Click
HERE
for some pictures of the event.
June 2006:
June-18 at 10 am,
Sunday School Graduation day.
The Program included wonderful performance by Sister Amina's
class, followed by a poem by Aysha Mansour, followed by the
certificates/graduation gift handout. Honor student for this year
was Zainab Ladipo (congratulations). The event was concluded with
lunch and then students were excited with the bounce room which was
rented for this occasion. Click
HERE
for some pictures of the event.
June-7 at 10 am,
ICNL hosted a women's
gathering for two sisters from Gaza, followed by lunch. About
40 women attended the event. Click
HERE
for some pictures of the event.
June-4 at 9:45 am
ICNL Field Trip to "Essex Steam Train and
River Boat". Returning around
2:30 pm insha'Allah.
Click
HERE
for some pictures of the event.
May 2006:
May-9 ICNL.COM acquisition. Our website www.icnl.com can now be accessed by typing www.icnl.com or ICNL.COM at your browser, both the old name and the new name of the website will still work. The new domain name was purchased early this month. Alhamdolellah.
May-7
ICNL Open
House 2006
Sunday May 7, 2006, 4:00 -
7:30 PM. Location: Islamic Center of New London, 16 Fort st. Groton,
CT. The program includes introduction about Islam and Muslims,
question and answer session and other activities. Everyone is
invited. The program will conclude with dinner. Extra parking has
been arranged.
Click
HERE
for some pictures from the event.
Apr 2006:
Apr-9 and Apr 23 Computer Classes at ICNL (For flyer click HERE and registration form click HERE)
Computer Workshop 1(MS Office, Word, Excel and Power Point) Sunday, April 9 (2:30-6:00)
Computer Workshop 2 (MS Windows/Internet/E-mail) Sunday, April 23 (2:30-6:00)
Click
HERE
for some pictures from the event
Apr-2 (Neighbors Engaging Neighbors) ICNL attended Open House at the First Congregational Church of Old Lyme on Sunday Apr 2nd from 4:00 to 6:30 pm. These series of open houses are intended to teach the basics of each faith traditions and answer questions, the first Open House was held at Temple Emanuel.
Mar 2006:
Mar-31
ICNL invited a guest speaker, Dr. Sheikh
Hasan Abu Nar to speak at the Friday Islamic Circle. The
topic was
"How to build your IMAN based on Prophet Mosa's experience".
The lecture was followed by a question and answer session and
the event was concluded with some Arabic sweets.
Click
HERE
for some pictures from the event.
Mar-12
ICNL Sunday school hosted a poster exhibition, where all kids at the
Sunday school presented some of their work.
Click
HERE
for some pictures from the event.
Feb 2006:
Feb-19 ICNL Sunday school teachers attended a Professional Development day, held at the Islamic School of Rhode Island. Topics covered: Qualities of the teachers of an Islamic School, Improving teacher performance, how to promote positive behavior in the classroom and other topics
Announcement: ICNL statement in regard to the caricature depiction of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) published by several European publications and media outlets.
Jan 2006:
Jan-27
ICNL
honors the Hajis (Pilgrims) from the community,
in a reception after Isha prayer (Friday Jan 27,
2006), each Haji
talked about his experience during the Haj.
Click
HERE
for some pictures from the event.
Jan-15 Eidul-Adha
Celebration party will be on the Sunday Jan 15, starting
1:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Click
HERE
for the Eid party flyer. Click
HERE
for some pictures from the event
Jan-10 Eidul-Adha day will be on Tuesday January 10th, 2006. Takbeer starts at 7AM and Prayer starts at 8AM. Click HERE to download Eid Takbeers
Dec 2005:
Dec-16 Eidul-Fitr
celebration party on Dec 16,
2005. Click
HERE
for some pictures from the event.
Dec-10 General Assembly Meeting and Potluck on Saturday, Dec 10th 2005 after Maghrib prayer
Nov 2005:
Nov-19 General Assembly Meeting and Potluck on Saturday, Nov 19th 2005 at 5PM
Nov-5 Eid-ul-Fitr celebration will be Saturday Nov 5th November, ICNL plan to join with Muslim Coalition of Connecticut in Hartford Convention center. $10 per person.
Nov-3
Eid-ul-Fitr on Thursday
Nov 3rd. Eid Mubarak to all Muslims around the world.
Click
HERE
for some pictures on Eid morning event
Oct 2005:
Oct-5 The first day of The month of Ramadan will be of Wednesday Oct, 15, Tarawih prayers is 8PM on weekdays and 7:30PM on weekends. Break-fast will be served on every weekend of the Month insha'Allah.
Sep 2005:
Sep-12 First day at the Sunday school. classes start at 10:00 am.
Sep-4 Orientation and Registration day
Aug 2005:
Aug-18
Sisters picnic has been arranged
by sister Amenah Masri the sisters community affairs Director, about
20 sisters have participated, kids had fun as well. Location was
at
Mystic River Park playground on Cottrell St. and
Washington St. on Thursday, Aug 18 at 11:00 am until 2:00 pm.
(Click
HERE
for details and directions). Click
HERE
for some pictures.
ICNL endorses a Fatwa issued by the Fiqh Council Of North America against terrorism. (Click HERE to read the Fatwa)
July 2005:
July-9
ICNL community BBQ potluck
and Fireworks watch on the Thames river. Click
HERE
for some pictures.
June 2005:
June-19
ICNL
Sunday graduation day on Sunday June 19, at 10:30
am. Program included performances from different levels,
followed by certificates handout, and concluded with lunch
Alhamdolellah.
Click
HERE
for some pictures.
May 2005:
May-15
Sunday
school trip
to Essex Steam Train and River Boat.
Click
HERE
for some pictures.
May-14 Potluck (5:00 pm) A'keeka for Br Hassan Mansour new born boy (Yahya). The event included food followed by a presentation about the situation in Palestine, and closing with General Assembly Meeting.
Apr 2005:
Apr-9
Potluck
(3:00 pm) A'keeka for Haneen Abuteen.
Food catered. Click HERE
for some pictures of the event.
Mar 2005:
Mar-19 Elections was held in the Masjid for the new Board of Directors, Over 42 members participated in the voting process, ICNL Potluck and Elections started at 3:30 pm, followed by General Assembly Meeting where the previous board presented their achievements and future challenges. Click HERE for Election results.
Mar-19 General Assembly Meeting Sunday School Presentation (PowerPoint 4.1 MB)
Feb 2005:
Feb-19
General Assembly Meeting (GAM 05) was
held from 5:30 pm where the community had a
Potluck Iftar program (for Ashora day
fasting), it was followed by the General
Assembly where Br Imran Ahmed introduced the
constitution amendments through a screen
presentation, many comments was gathered and
overall agreement on most issues were agreed
upon. Final constitution copy will be posted
here soon insha'Allah. Click
HERE
for some pictures of the event.
Jan 2005:
Jan-20
Click
HERE
for Pictures from Eidul-Adha
prayer and morning community gathering.
Jan-20 Eidul Adha Al-Mubarak, ICNL is pleased to announce that Eidul Adha is going to be on Thursday, January 20, 2005, the standing on Arafat will be on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 based on the announcement of the Fiqh council of Saudi Arabia." (Takbeer starts 7:30 am, Prayer: 8:30 am) Eid Mubarak!
Dec 2004:
Many
community members gathered on Wednesday after
Isha prayer to give a surprise farewell to Br.
Imran Yusuf who has provided much support and
endless effort to the prosperity of this
community, Click
HERE
for some pictures.
Nov 2004:
Islamic Society of Rutgers University official newspaper (Nasihah) has published one of Br. Saeed Shaikh articles (Taqwa: Sum of All Good) in its Ramadan issue. The newsletter provides a wealth of nice articles about Islam and Ramadan and you can read Br Saeed's interesting article on page 8 of the newsletter. Click HERE to go the newsletter website or click on (Ramadan 1425 (November 2004)) issue to download the PDF file.
Nov-14
Eidul Fitr Al-Mubarak
on Sunday Nov 14 (Takbeer:
7:30 am, Prayer:
8:30 am) community gathered for breakfast after the
prayer, Click HERE
for some pictures.
Oct 2004:
Oct-15 The first day of The month of Ramadan will be of Friday Oct, 15 based on the announcement of ISNA and the Shura Council of North America. Click HERE for the Iftar schedule. Click HERE for Prayer timetable.
Oct-12 A group of 10 students of the Sunday school visited Sister Judy (Visit the Sick).
Sep 2004:
Sep- 12
ICNL
Sunday school started on
Sunday Sep 12 at full speed with over 65
students, currently offering 10 levels starting from pre-k
(Ages 4-6) up to the adults class (over 16 years). We are
looking forward to an exciting year full of fun and
learning insha'Allah. Click
to
visit the
school's page. Sep- 11
ICNL potluck
with beautiful
sunset at the Thames river. Click
HERE
Aug 2004:
Aug- 29
Aug- 15
Imam Adam Omar
resigns
as a full time Imam. May Allah reward him for all the work he's done in
the community.
Aug- 15
"Knowledge
Share" "Knowledge
Serve" program.
Click Here for program details.
Aug- 14 ICNL
Potluck held on Saturday Aug 14 at 4:00
pm. July
2004:
July- 31
Imam program update: Imam Adam Omar has been working
diligently on many programs for kids and adults,
Click Here for Schedule.
The Imam currently is on a 2 week vacation. During which only the Adults class
will resume (Mondays and Wednesdays). July-10
ICNL community BBQ potluck
and Fireworks watch on the Thames river. Click
HERE June
2004:
June-20
ICNL Sunday School Graduation day (10:30 –
2:00 pm). Click
HERE June-12
ICNL community BBQ potluck in front yard of
the Masjid 5:00 pm. Click HERE May
2004:
May-3
Our community lost one of its beloved members (Sister
Judy) who passed away Monday 3:20 am. She was well known for
her devotion and love to Islam and Muslims. Janazah prayer was done at ICNL
Masjid and she was buried in Enfield Islamic cemetery. May Allah accepts her in
His Jannah, Ameen. [Directions
to the cemetery] May-2
ICNL Sunday school made a field trip to Madina
Masjid Sunday school in S. Windsor, CT.
Over 31 students participated along with 15
parents and teachers in this rainy day trip!!!. ICNL Sunday school group was
well welcomed by Madina Masjid community and its hosting Sunday school, May
Allah reward them. This trip was aimed to build bridges between our communities
and give the students an opportunity to socialize with their peers in Windsor.
The group departed from Groton at 10:10 am and returned at 2:45 pm. Click
HERE May-1
ICNL welcomes our new full time Imam (Adam Omar).
May Allah benefit us form his knowledge and experience.
Apr
2004:
Apr-10
ICNL Community
Potluck held on Saturday at 4:30 pm.
Mar
2004:
Mar-12
ICNL Masjid new pictures (After siding work and fence
installation) Mar-13
ICNL Potluck started at 2:00 pm
followed by Elections and ended with the
General Assembly Meeting where the previous board presented
their achievements and future challenges. Click
HERE for Election results. Click
HERE
Feb
2004:
Feb-28
ICNL held a 2-hour workshop titled: "Leadership
Development Planning and Personal Development" By Dr. Imran
Ahmed Date: Saturday Feb 28 Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm Feb-27
List of Nominees
has been released for the 2004 Elections.
Absentee Ballets announcement. Feb-13
Bone Marrow Drive at ICNL. After Friday
prayer, more than 20 brothers gathered for the Bone Marrow drive. Jazakom Allah
khair. Feb-7
ICNL Eid party started at 1:30 pm until
5:00 pm (View program)
(View Pictures
Feb-1
Eidul-Adha
Al-Mubarak
confirmed to be on
Sunday February 1, 2004. ( The
hajj authority of Mecca decided to have wuquf (standing) at the mountain of
Arafat for the pilgrims on January 31st; therefore the Eid Al-Adha will be on
Sunday February 1st).
Gathering at ICNL for
Takbeer will start 8:00 am and Eid Prayer will
start at 9:00 am insha'Allah. Dec
2003:
Dec-19
New Carpet installation
completed Alhamdolellah. Dec-7
Eidul-Fitr party started at
1:30 pm (half an hour late due to snow conditions)
and ended at 5:00 pm. Lots of fun and games
for kids and adults. Lunch was 2:45.
( View program
) (View
pictures Nov
2003:
Nov-25
Eidul-Fitr Al-Mubarak is
confirmed to be on Tuesday Nov 25 according to the announcement of
ISNA and the Shura Council of North America. Takbeer
at ICNL Masjid starts at 7:30 am, Eid prayer starts 8:30 am insha'Allah. Click
to view some pictures
Nov-8
ICNL Open
House for community neighbors
to celebrate the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. The program included
speech from Imam Mahmoud Mansour explaining basics of Islam and Masjid
etiquettes, followed by presentation by Dr. Imran Ahmed (ICNL President) about
ICNL vision and mission, its history and its future. Click to view
Program of activities. Click to view Dr. Ahmed Imran's
Speech and
presentation slides. Click to view New London's local
newspaper coverage "The
Day". Click to view
pictures
Click to view video clips from
the program. [
clip1 -
clip2 -
clip3 ]. If you attended this event,
please Click to fill in the survey
form.
October
2003:
Oct-27
Monday Oct the 27th of Nov
will be the first day of the month of Ramadan
for this year insha'Allah based on the announcement of ISNA and the Shura
Council of North America. Click
HERE for the prayer/Iftar
schedule for this holy month. Oct-11
Wedding ceremony for Brother Hamza
Ismail and sister Mashamah.
September
2003:
Sep-13
General Assembly Meeting started at
2:00 pm Board members presented their
vision, goals, plans and achievements. Followed by a potluck
lunch and a lecture by Sheikh Mokhtar Haidra. Click to view some
Pictures Sep-7 ICNL
Sunday School started with about 42 Students enrolled in
Quran Study, Arabic Language and Islamic Studies classes. The school is in
session from 9:55 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. every Sunday.
August
2003:
Aug-31
ICNL
Sunday School
Orientation and
Registration day Aug-4
New fence has been installed in the
front yard of the Masjid.
July 2003:
July-12
BBQ potluck and Fire works watch on the
Thames river. Click HERE
Front Lawn
has been renovated with new picnic benches, tables and a swing set.
Basement project
has been completed Alhamdolellah, new Wudu Area,
kitchen remodeled, 2 bathrooms and full floor tiling completed. June 2003:
June-15 ICNL
Sunday school Graduation day, Click HERE
for the activities program.
ICNL Library
has been renovated, many new books and references has been purchased.
Click HERE
to view Library contents. May
2003:
May-17
Potluck held at the Masjid (Due to
weather conditions). Islamic jeopardy was
prepared by Br Habib.
April
2003:
The Islamic Center
of New London (ICNL) is opposed to any war of aggression
or preemptive military actions against any people or nation that results
in loss of life, human dignity and personal property. Such dangerous
adventurism is unjustified in Islam and constitutes a transgression
against humanity. In accord with many of the faith communities
around the world, we strongly condemn the U.S. led war of aggression against
Iraq and we pray to Allah for safety of the Iraqi people in this time
of crisis
Apr-12
Potluck at the Masjid. "Food was be
provided by Hassan Mansour for his new daughter's A'qeeqa".
February 2003:
Feb-16
Eidul Adha party
will be on Saturday insha'Allah at 1:30 pm. Click
HERE for
program activities.
Feb-11
Eidul
Adha announced
to be on Tuesday Feb 11 insha'Allah, (Takbeer starts at 7:00 am,
Prayer at 8:00 am sharp at the ICNL Masjid)
Feb-2 ICNL
Board elections held on Sunday
at 11:30 pm. Click HERE
for nomination form (deadline 1-15-03). Click
HERE for
results. Lunch provided by ICNL.
January 2003:
Election committee formed (Mohammed Badr Malik, Ahmed Hashem, Nawwaz
Rab)
December
2002:
Dec-14
Eidul Fitr party
will be on Saturday insha'Allah at 1:00 pm. Click
HERE for
program activities, Click
HERE
Dec-6
Eidul-Fitr announced to be
on Friday Dec 6 which will be the 1st day of Shawwal for the year 1423
Higri insha'Allah.
November
2002:
Iftar at the Masjid sponsored on Sundays and some Saturdays,
schedule can be viewed
HERE.
Nov-6 Ramadan Mubarak, Ramadan
started according to the announcement of ISNA and ICNA.
October
2002:
Oct New boiler
installed in the basement.
Oct-6
A school group comprising about 15 guests from the Taftville
Congregational Church led by Rev. Michael Ader visited the ICNL to learn about
Islam, observe the Islamic school in session, and to talk to teachers and
students. Alhamdulellah- the information session went very well and the guests
walked away with a much better understanding about Islam and Muslims.
The Iftar calendar for Ramadan is
being coordinated by Sister Maliha Ahmed, Community Director, ICNL.
Saturdays will be reserved for Community Iftar at the ICNL. Please plan to be
there and do not schedule competing programs, out-of-town visits or personal
events on this day, if at all possible. Fridays and Sundays will also be
available to sponsors on a first-come-first-serve basis. Slots are going fast.
So, please contact Sister Maliha at your earliest convenience @
860-691-8015.
Oct-27 ICNL
Sunday School is in full swing Alhamdolellah with over 50
Students. Click
HERE
Aug
2002:
Aug-10
Potluck
joined with soccer game
at Washington Park.
June
2002:
June-9
Sunday school graduation party.
May 2002:
May-11
Potluck and Lecture
by our guest Dr. Abdel-Hameed (President of CCM).
March 2002:
Mar-31
Potluck and Lecture.
Dinner starts at 4:00 pm followed by a lecture about "Obedience" by our
speaker guest "Mohamed El-Mokhtar Haidra".
February 2002:
General Assembly Meeting and Elections
on Sunday Feb 24, (Program
starts at 10:00 am). Br Sajjad talks about Year-In-Review: 2001
Accomplishments, Current Status, and Focus Areas for the Future,
Also Br. Maher will give a presentation about the Financial Report,
Br Mahmoud will talk about "The Role of the Mosque in Muslim Community".
Click HERE
for the elections results..
Eid al-Adha a party
(Eid party starts 1:00 pm) Click
HERE for Eid party program.
Eid Al-Adha
on Friday Feb 22, 2002. (Eid prayer starts at 8:30 am)
Potluck and Lecture
on Tuesday Feb 5. Dinner starts
at 5:00 pm followed by a lecture about "Islam not a terror" by our speaker
guest "Sheikh Yusuf Estes".
January 2002:
Potluck and Lecture
on Saturday Jan 26. Dinner
starts at 5:00 pm followed by a lecture about "Muslim Unity" by our speaker
guest "Mohamed El-Mokhtar Haidra".
December 2001:
Dec 16
Eid Al-Fitr party
starts on Sunday Dec 16 and will
be held in the Masjid. Activities starts at 3:00 PM sharp, and we will have
dinner at 6:00 PM.
November 2001:
Ramadan started on
Friday Nov 16.
Click
HERE
for Ramadan Iftar calendar.
New Masjid News:
Click HERE for DIRECTIONS
and Here for a 3d view
First Friday Prayer will be
offered in the new Masjid starting Nov 23, 2001.
Repair and furnishing process has started to prepare the property
for prayer and the upcoming Ramadan activities.
Building has been purchased and closing was done on
Friday Nov 9, 2001.
An offer has been accepted to purchase a church located at
16 Fort St. Groton, CT 06340, and will be used as our
permanent Masjid insha'Allah, the building and its 2 attached apartments are
located on the Thames river.
Nov. 2 ICNL Board discussed the
preparation and organization for the upcoming Ramadan activities and the new
masjid.
October 2001:
Oct 28:
Interfaith Forum
(Title- The Politics of Religion or
the Religion of Politics).
The Islamic Center of New London and the Beth El Synagogue has
agreed to co-sponsor an interfaith Forum to educate the public on the
mainstream religious perspective on politics and violence, and to discuss ways
to prevent religion from being used as a pretext to justify extremism and
terrorism.
ICNL urges all members of the center to donate
generously to the Islamic center new building purchase in Groton. We hope by
the will of Allah to be able to close before the end of this month so we can
have time to prepare the place before the month of Ramadan.
September 2001
9-11-2001
The American Muslim community of New London is deeply
saddened by the tragic actions that contradict all human and religious values.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the families of the victims of this
tragedy. In this time of national tragedy we must stand united and not rush to
blame an entire ethnic group or faith community.
ICNL urge their members to donate their blood the injured
victims of the tragedy.
Sep 2001 The purchased land and
building project has been cancelled as of .
9-2-2001 Potluck
held in Washington park, Click here for some
Pictures
June
2001:
Old Project Location (Project cancelled on Sep 2001)
News:
for some pictures.
ICNL Sunday school
Orientation and Registration day
for some pictures.
for some pictures, Click
HERE for the activities
program.
for some pictures.
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HERE
for some pictures.
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for some pictures.
for the only picture.
for pictures
of the new Masjid. Here are some more
pictures (Pic1,
Pic2)
Time and place: The Garde Theatre, New London
Sunday, October 28
4 P.M. to 6 P.M.
Participants:
- Representatives from the Islamic Community.
- Representatives from the Jewish community.
- Representatives from the Christian community
- Others (Hindu community and the Native American Community)
Forum format:
The Forum will have two parts. First, Key note presentations by 3
invited speakers on selected theme topics. Second, a Panel Discussion where
representatives from the local faith communities will answer question from the
audience.
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50 Reed Street ,New London, CT 06320
The project of the New Masjid (50 Reed Street ,New London, CT 06320)
is still under construction.
- Land has been purchased
- Old Church has been demolished
- Construction plan has been approved by City of New London
- The process of receiving bids for construction is in progress
- Total Estimated cost is $500,000.00
Construction Committee:
Br. H. Pothiwala (860)-886-5069 (Chair)
Br. A. Hussein (860)-643-2161 (Architect)
Br. A. Quazi (860)-739-1234 (member)
Br. Malik (member)
Br. N. Umrani (860)-444-1630 (member)
