🚨🚨🚨 UPDATE ON TONIGHTS GG CANDIDATE FORUM -

Due to the hot and windy conditions, we have decided to move the event indoors at the Conference Hall at ISOC.

Mama Tacos will be onsite at 6 pm to serve food for purchase.

See you all tonight, inshaAllah

🥫📦 Volunteer at the OC Food Bank — TOMORROW! 📦🥫

Join ISOC community volunteers as we pack boxes of food for the elderly, assembly-line style! 🤝

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ 10:55 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 OC Food Bank
11870 Monarch St., Garden Grove, CA 92841

✅ Please arrive on time! This helps the warehouse staff set us up at stations.

👟 Closed-toe shoes required (no sandals)

👨‍👩‍👧 Supervised children are welcome and encouraged to attend!

🗓️ Upcoming dates:
• November 21 (10:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
• December 12 (8:30 AM)

Come earn the reward of feeding others. See you there, inshaAllah! 🌟

📢 Garden Grove Candidate Forum – TODAY! 🗳️

Join us tonight, Friday, October 16, from 7–9 PM at ISOC for the Garden Grove Candidate Forum!

Come hear directly from local candidates running for City Council and State Assembly, learn about the issues impacting our community, and make your voice heard!

🌮 Food will be available for purchase from Mama Tacos!

Come hungry and support a local Muslim female-owned business!

📍 ISOC Backyard 1 Al-Rahman Plaza, Garden Grove

📝 Register here: https://bit.ly/garden-grove-forum

Please share with family, friends, and neighbors. We hope to see you tonight!

Book an Appointment with Shaykh Abdullah Misra

Assalamu'alaykum -

ISOC is pleased to offer one-on-one appointments with Shaykh Abdullah Misra for religious guidance and personal matters.

📅 Available: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday & Thursday
🕘 Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (closed 1–2 PM)
🚫 No appointments: Tuesday, Friday & Saturday

📍 Format: In person at ISOC or by phone

👉 Book your appointment here:
https://calendly.com/abdullahmisra

✏️ When booking, please include:
• The reason for your appointment
• Whether you'd like to meet in person or by phone

Please note:
• Appointments are available to Southern California residents only.
• This service is not psychotherapy or professional counseling. For mental health concerns, please seek support from a licensed therapist.

JazakumAllahu khayran

Alhamdulillah, Friday nights at ISOC have something for everyone! 🌙

Come for Shaykh Misra's Tafsir class, join our middle schoolers at Friday Night Live, or sit in on MYG's halaqahs. 

Play soccer on our brand-new turf or shoot hoops in our well-lit backlot. Or just stop by Barakah Cafe for coffee or chai ☕

All ages, all week long, there's a place for you here.

📩 Stay in the loop on all our programs. Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/isocmasjid/signup

🤲 Help keep it all going by supporting ISOC's programs: https://msjd.co/Programs

📚 Insight Academy Sunday School: A Few Spots Left! 📚

Assalamu alaikum, ISOC family!

Keep your child connected to the masjid all year long with Insight Academy Sunday School for Pre-K to 6th grade. We still have a few spots open, so register soon!

✨ What's new this year:
Our revamped curriculum is led by Sr. Sarah Assaf, with weekly classes from our very own Dr. Ebtisam, Shaykh Abdullah Misra, and Shaykh Shahid Ali.

📖 New Textbooks & Workbooks
👩‍🏫 Dedicated Teachers
🤲 Weekly Duas
🕌 Morning Assembly
🎨 Interactive Learning

🗓️ Sundays | 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

👉 Register while there's still room: Scan the QR code on the flyer or go to msjd.co/SundaySchool2026

💝 Support Insight Academy: msjd.co/InsightAcademyDonations

Financial aid is available for qualifying families.

📲 Learn more: @isocsundayschool | insightacademy@isocmasjid.org

🕌 OPEN MOSQUE DAY IS TOMORROW! 🤍

Join us at ISOC tomorrow, Sunday, October 11, from 11 AM–2 PM for a special day of learning, connection, and discovery!

✨ Interactive talks 🕌 Mosque tours 🤲 Observe prayer 💬 Q&A sessions

📣 Help us spread the word! Invite your non-Muslim friends, coworkers, and neighbors to visit ISOC, learn about Islam, ask questions, and experience our community firsthand.

Everyone is welcome!

📍 ISOC – 1 Al-Rahman Plaza, Garden Grove

Let’s make them feel welcome! 🤍

🤱 TODAY at ISOC: La Leche League Meeting

Free nursing support for moms, moms-to-be, and all women interested! Babies and children are always welcome. 

⏰ Today, Tuesday Oct 6 | 9:30–11:30 AM

📍 ISOC - Shura Room

9752 13th St, Garden Grove, CA 92844

These are informal, friendly discussions led by accredited LLL leaders. Come with any questions or concerns!

🍎 Please bring a healthy snack to share. This is a nut-free meeting.

👥 Join the Facebook group for updates:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/LLLcentralOC

📞 Questions? Reach out to a leader:
• Karima – 714-815-8700
• Sue – 714-962-0883
• Asma (text only) – 714-580-4303
• Sharon – 949-673-2741
• Pat – 949-305-8742
• Amanda (text only) – 714-313-7239

📅 Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month. 

Next: Nov 3 & Dec 1.

🍽️ Cham-Ya is at ISOC TODAY! 

Looking for something delicious? Stop by the ISOC Cafeteria today and grab a meal from Cham-Ya, a local Muslim-owned business serving up a delicious variety of sandwiches, shawarma, biryani, chicken, burgers, and more! 🤤

❤️ Support a local Muslim-owned business AND support ISOC — every purchase helps!

Bring the family, grab some food, and enjoy a delicious meal while supporting our community!

📍 ISOC Cafeteria
⏰ Today

JazakumAllah kheir for supporting our local businesses and ISOC! 🙌

🚨 Jumu’ah Community Reminder

We are expecting higher than usual attendance for the first Jumu’ah today as we will have two janazah prayers immediately following the first khutbah.

🅿️ Please arrive early to ensure you are able to find parking and enter campus safely. Once our parking areas fill up, please do not park illegally or in areas that are not designated for parking.

👮 Garden Grove PD will be onsite and will be actively patrolling the surrounding area and issuing tickets for illegal parking.

Please also: • Follow all instructions from our security guards and staff. They are here to help manage traffic, parking, and safety. • Be respectful and mindful of our neighbors and Hill School. • 🚫 Do not park on the flood channel side of 13th Street. • Follow all posted signs and use designated entry and exit points.

We have worked hard to maintain positive relationships with our neighbors and local community. Your cooperation helps us preserve those relationships and ensures a safe and smooth Jumu’ah for everyone.

Please plan ahead, arrive early, and be considerate of those around us.

JazakumAllah kheir for your cooperation and understanding! 🙏

🕌 $5 Fridays — Become a Custodian of ISOC

Last Friday, we launched our Custodian of ISOC campaign. This Friday, we’re inviting our community to keep it going. 🤍

Every Friday, ISOC welcomes you with a peaceful prayer hall, an inspiring khutbah, and a clean, safe campus.

Now it’s our turn to help care for the place we call home.

💵 Just $5 every Friday — less than a coffee. ☕

🌱 Make it sadaqah jariyah by setting up a recurring weekly donation. Your small contribution helps support ISOC week after week, and inshaAllah, the reward continues long after we’re gone.

👉 Take advantage of $5 Fridays and set up your weekly donation today: msjd.co/ISOCFiver

Every Friday. Just $5. Together, we can make a lasting impact. 🤍

🌙 MYG Scavenger Hunt – Tonight! 🔎🏆

Calling all ages 13–18! Get ready for a fun night of challenges, teamwork, prizes, and a little friendly competition!

📅 Tonight – Friday, October 2
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 ISOC Backyard

📖 Halaqa: Diving Deeper into the 99 Names of Allah (SWT)

🍽️ Dinner provided
🏆 Prizes for the winners!

Bring your friends and come ready for a great night with MYG! 🙌

Ages 13–18 — see you tonight, inshaAllah!

IQAMA TIME CHANGE FROM
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
ISHA: 8PM

🌸 Women’s Qiyam at ISOC 🌸

Join us for a special evening of worship and reflection with Jannah Institute featuring Dr. Sh. Haifa Younis.

📖 Discussion on Surah Al-Hijr
📅 Friday, October 2
⏰ 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
📍 ISOC – 1 Al-Rahman Plaza, Garden Grove, CA

Registration is required. Reserve your spot today!

🔗 jannahinstitute.org

Bring a friend and join us for a meaningful night of Qur’an, reflection, and worship. 🤍

💍 Ready to complete half your deen?

Looking for a spouse with shared faith and values? Join us for an evening of meaningful introductions and conversations with other Muslim singles who are also seeking marriage in a respectful, community-centered setting.

🌟 Singles Meet & Greet 🌟
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
👤 Ages 23–45
💵 $35 per person — non-refundable
🍽️ Buffet dinner included, with vegan options available

🔹 New Participants: Submit a profile before attending

🔹 Existing Participants: Register using the Event Registration QR code if you're already in the database

📧 matrimonial@isocmasjid.org

Spots are limited, so register early!

We hope to see you there, inshaAllah!

🕌 *Become a Custodian of ISOC*

Every Friday, ISOC welcomes you with a peaceful prayer hall, an inspiring khutbah and a clean, safe campus. 🤍

Now it's your turn to care for it.

Just $5 every Friday - Less than a coffee. ☕

Your $5 is sadaqah jariyah, a reward that keeps reaching you long after you're gone. 🌱

👉 msjd.co/ISOCFiver

Jumu'ah Mubarak! Here's what's happening at ISOC 🕌
🕌 𝐉𝐮𝐦𝐮'𝐚𝐡 – 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟓𝐭𝐡
1st Jumu'ah: "The World as an Abode of Tribulations" by Dr. Ali Ataie | 1:00pm–1:45pm
2nd Jumu'ah: "The World as an Abode of Tribulations" by Dr. Ali Ataie | 2:20pm–3:05pm
📺 Watch live on YouTube: youtube.com/@ISOCMasjid
🍽️ Friday Lunch: Cham-ya @ ISOC – Catering by Chef Bassel Balouk | Now serving every Friday and Sunday | Family-friendly seating available for dine-in

🤲 Dua Shifa: Sr. Fhahidha Hamid
🤲 Dua Maghfirah: Br. Mohammad Ahmed Husain | Br. Ilyas Hans | Br. Umar Hayat Khan | Sr. Fatema Islam | Sr. Mayara Sekander | Br. Usama Mahmoud Ibrahim | Br. Chaudhry Khushi Muhammad

⚠️ Important Jumu'ah Reminders:
Please arrive early to allow time for parking and avoid congestion. Follow security guards and staff directions at all times. Be mindful of neighbors—do not block driveways or double park. Follow posted entry and exit gate instructions for smooth traffic flow. Carpool when possible to help ease parking demand

📅 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
Fri Sep 25 – Q & A with Sh. Abdullah Misra | 7:00pm–8:30pm | Masjid Main Hall
Fri Sep 25 – MYG Halaqah + Improv | 7:15pm–8:30pm | ISOC Backyard
Fri Oct 2 – ISOC welcomes Dr. Haifaa Younis for Sisters Qiyam | Immediately after Isha | Masjid Main Hall | Complete details to follow soon
Fri Oct 9 – Middle School Youth Group Friday Night Live: 40 Hadith Nawawi | 7:00pm–8:00pm | Upper Level Masjid Prayer Hall

📌 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬/𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
📖 Sunday Tafseer with Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi – Every Sunday | 12:00pm–1:00pm | ISOC Conference Hall & Online | Now discussing Surah An-Naml | Zoom ID: 837 4919 7260 | PW: 786786
📖 The Prophet ﷺ Described: Al-Shama'il by Imam Tirmidhi with Sh. Abdullah Misra – Every Thursday | After Maghrib
🎓 Insight Academy Sunday School – Now in session! | New Safar curriculum | Student textbooks & workbooks | Dedicated, trained teachers | Weekly du'a program | Morning assembly with Qur'an & Islamic reminders | Structured prayer in the masjid | Hands-on learning and a welcoming environment
📚 IQRA Program – After School Qur'an Reading Program | Ages 5–18 | Started September 1 | Register now
📖 Nur ul Quran – ISOC Hifdh Institute – Full-time Hifdh Program | Tentative schedule: 8:00am–1:00pm | Instructors: Shaykh Ahmed Umarji & Shaykha Ayesha Bholat | Inaugural class is almost full | Limited spots remain | Apply: hifdh@isocmasjid.org | Support this initiative through donations
🤲 New Muslim Mentorship Class – Every Sunday | 9:00am–11:00am
💍 ISOC Matrimonial Services – Join the ISOC Matrimonial Database to receive a priority invitation for the upcoming singles meet and greet
📖 Women's Quran Class with Dr. Ebtisam Alkodwa – Every Sunday | 2:00pm–3:30pm
📖 Sukun: Sisters Quran Class – Every Sunday | 12:00pm
👩 Sisters' Circle – Every Wednesday | 6:30pm–7:30pm | Upstairs Musalla
🥛 La Leche League – Tuesday, October 6 | 9:30am | First Tuesday of every month
🥫 ISOC Food Pantry – Every Monday | 10:00am–12:00pm
☕ Barakah Cafe – Now available as a mobile coffee bar for your special events at ISOC
🍽️ Cham-ya @ ISOC – Now serving every Friday and Sunday | Catering by Chef Bassel Balouk | Family-friendly dine-in seating available
🛍️ GR8 Finds – Sunday–Friday | 10:00am–4:00pm | Closed Saturdays | New and gently used items welcome; no large items or furniture
❤️ ISOC Mortuary – Call Br. Omar: (714) 531-5400
📱 Download The Masjid App → msjd.co/ISOC | Athans, Events, Donations & Latest Announcements
🤲 Dua Requests: srashid@isocmasjid.org

🏓 PICKLEBALL TONIGHT! 🎉

Just a reminder that the ISOC Pickleball Club is playing tonight!

📅 Every Thursday
⏰ 7–10 PM
📍 ISOC Pickleball Courts

All ages and skill levels are welcome! Grab your paddle and come join us for some fun and friendly competition. 🙌

⚠️ First come, first served!
See you tonight! 🏓💚

🕌 Q&A with Shaykh Abdullah Misra

Join us this Friday, September 25 for an evening of Q&A with Shaykh Abdullah Misra!

📅 Friday, Sept. 25
🕖 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 Main Musallah
☕ Chai & light snacks will be served after Maghrib

Have a question? Come join us for an engaging evening of learning, discussion, and community!

🍽️ And don’t forget to stop by Barakah Cafe — they will be open until 9:00 PM!

See you this Friday, inshaAllah! 🤲

Assalam Alykum good people.

صحيح البخاري # ٥٣٥٣ 
Sahih Bukhari # 5353 

 عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ ، قَالَ : قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ :  «السَّاعِي عَلَى الْأَرْمَلَةِ وَالْمِسْكِينِ كَالْمُجَاهِدِ فِي سَبِيلِ اللهِ ، أَوِ الْقَائِمِ اللَّيْلَ الصَّائِمِ النَّهَارَ»  .

​Narrated Abu Hurairahؓ: The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The one who strives to look after and help the widow and the poor person is like a warrior who fights for Allah's Cause, or like him who stands in prayer all night and fasts all day."

It is currently the best time of the week to make Duaa. Let's try to detach ourselves from our busy lives for 10-30 minutes to turn to Allah in prayer. 

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Friday is twelve hours in which there is no Muslim slave who asks Allah (SWT) for something but He will give it to him, so seek it in the last hour after 'Asr."

‎عنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ يَوْمُ الْجُمُعَةِ اثْنَتَا عَشْرَةَ سَاعَةً لاَ يُوجَدُ فِيهَا عَبْدٌ مُسْلِمٌ يَسْأَلُ اللَّهَ شَيْئًا إِلاَّ آتَاهُ إِيَّاهُ فَالْتَمِسُوهَا آخِرَ سَاعَةٍ بَعْدَ الْعَصْرِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

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