MYG interfaith project declared “2013 Faith-Based Organization of the Year” by Governor Jerry Brown
By: Soha Yassine
The office of Governor Jerry Brown declared our Muslim-Jewish leadership council. MAJIC (Muslims and Jews Inspiring Change) the 2013 “Faith-based organization of the year.” I have been invited to Sacramento to receive the award along with co-creator Rabbi… Continue reading
“Islam, Then and Now: From Al-Andalusia to America” starts Sunday!
By: Editor
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The final Module of AIT’s fourth year is now open for registration online,
at academyofislamicthought.org. Please sign up soon in order to reserve
your spot for this very interesting and intellectual set of classes. If
you… Continue reading
AIT Module 3 The American Muslim Family Life: Conflicts and Resolution
Highlights of the 3rd Annual Conference on Contemporary Islamic Thought
By: Shirin Nouh
On Saturday, November 10, 2012, the Islamic Center of Southern
California held its 3rd annual conference on Contemporary Islamic Thought
entitled “Science and Religion: Faith vs. Materialism.” Alhamdulillah, we had
a full house hosting over 300 people… Continue reading
AIT Module 2 registration now open!
Module 2 registration is now open online at academyofislamicthought.org.
The dates for the Module 2 are November 4,11,18,December 2,9,and… Continue reading
Academy of Islamic Thought (AIT) on-demand sessions now available
For those of you who took the AIT classes in the past and have always wanted to view some of the old lectures but weren’t able to… are NOW available as a pay-per-view option. Please go towww.academyofislamicthought.
Now… Continue reading
3rd Annual Conference on Contemporary Islamic Thought– Registration now open!
By: Editor
The Islamic Center of Southern California
Invites You to The Third Annual Conference on Contemporary Islamic Thought
The current debate is not between science and religion, but really it is between religion and the philosophy of scientific materialism… Continue reading
New Horizon School Pasadena recognized as Green Ribbon School
By: Amira Al-Sarraf
It is with great pleasure that we announce our school’s recognition as a Green Ribbon School for our efforts in promoting environmental themes within our school program. Although we have been featured on the Green Ribbon Schools… Continue reading
Academy of Islamic Thought Module 1 Course Descriptions
By: Sajid Veera
AIT MODULE 1
The Highlights of the Seerah
Every Sunday Starting on September 16, 2012
Upon completion of the six class course, the participants will be familiar with these main events Of Prophet Mohammad {PBUH} in the context… Continue reading
Battle of the Books Update
By: Dr. Zeina Ghannem
After Ramadan, 3 teams of each age group will lock in a battle of knowledge over Islamic books. The teams will be carefully selected, through an examination on the assigned books, and come out ready to… Continue reading
Summary of Religion and State Panel: “The ideal state serves its people”
By: Shirin Nouh
On Sunday, June 3, ICSC hosted a panel discussion during its regular Sunday program on “Religion and State.” Dr. Maher Hathout and Dr. Aslam Abdullah were the panelists with Mr. Salam Al-Marayati as the moderator. What an… Continue reading
Battle of the Books
By: Editor
ICSC Announces Pre-Ramadan Quran Contest
By: Editor
The Social Services Committee and the Religious Committee will hold a
Pre Ramadan – Quran Contest
for youth ages 6 to 18
Islamic Center of Southern California – Lecture Hall
on July 15, 2012
at 10 AM to… Continue reading
MYG and Gladys R. Trad Memorial Fund Partner to help youth
By: Editor
Since 2006, the Gladys R. Trad Memorial Scholarship Fund has recognized a deserving high school senior who is an active member of the Islamic Center’s Youth Group, maintains a high grade point average, and is active in… Continue reading
Experts Expose Realities of Religious Minorities in Muslim-Majority Countries During Standing-Room Only Forum
By: Marium Mohiuddin
(Los Angeles – 4/18/12) — On Sunday, April 15, the Muslim Public Affairs Council brought together a panel of scholars and human rights advocates to discuss the realities of religious minorities in Muslim-majority countries.
Held before… Continue reading
CALL FOR PAPERS: MUSLIM PERSPECTIVES ON PEACEBUILDING
By: Editor
Claremont Lincoln University, USC’s Office of Religious Life, the Islamic Society of North America, and the Center for Global Peacebuilding at Claremont Lincoln University are co-sponsoring a conference on Muslim Perspectives on Peacebuilding, from Oct. 12-13, 2012, in… Continue reading
Minority Rights in Muslim Countries Forum Recap
By: Shirin Nouh
Recap of the 2nd Annual Hassaan Hathout Legacy Founation Essay Contest
By: Eba Hathout
On March 3rd, 2012, the Hassan Hathout Legacy Foundation celebrated 5th through 8th grade student participants and winners of the Foundation’s annual essay contest “How to Grow a Loving Heart”. Over… Continue reading
Big BIG Developments in Social Services at ICSC
By: Soha Yassine
As many of you know, I am a relatively new hire at the ICSC. I began working as Youth and Volunteer Coordinator at the Center in June 2011 and, what an adventure it has been! Praise is… Continue reading
[Special Announcement] Dr. Maher Khutba Collection
By: Editor
Dating back to 2002, the ICSC has compiled Dr. Maher Hathout’s Friday khutbas.