🏖️🔥 ISOC Beach Bonfire is Almost Here! 🔥🏖️

Join us Friday, July 17 from 6–10 PM at the Brookhurst Berm Ramadas in Huntington Beach for a fun-filled evening with the community!

🏆 BBQ Competition – Come taste and cheer on our grill masters!
☕ Best Chai Competition – Who will earn the title of ISOC’s Best Chai?
🏐 Beach volleyball & games
🔥 S’mores & Bonfire

🌮 Food Pre-Order Reminder:
Dinner from Mama’s Tacos must be pre-purchased in advance. Pre-orders will close on Thursday, July 16 at 12:00 PM (Noon).

⚠️ No food will be sold at the beach on the day of the event. Please place your order before the deadline if you’d like tacos for dinner.

🎟️ RSVP & Order Food Here:
msjd.co/BeachBonfire

Bring your family, friends, beach chairs, blankets, and your competitive spirit for an unforgettable summer night by the ocean! 🌊☀️🔥

Assalam Alykum good people. 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 ‏"‏ ‏.‏

- Sh Abdullah

🔥 TONIGHT! MYG Teen Night: You Are the Choices You Make 🔥

Every choice shapes your future—your friends, your habits, your priorities, and your relationship with Allah.

Join us TONIGHT for an engaging and thought-provoking session with Br. Hootan “DeenFit Man” as we explore the everyday choices that define who we become and where we’re headed.

Food Provided!
☕ Barakah Cafe will be open for all your coffee, snacks, and food needs.
👥 Teens Only (Ages 13–18)

📅 Tonight – Friday, July 10
🕢 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM (with Maghrib break)
📍 ISOC Backyard

Bring a friend, grab some food, get some coffee, and join us for a meaningful night of reflection, discussion, and growth. The choices you make today can shape the person you become tomorrow.

💙 See you tonight, insha’Allah! 💛

📖 Join the Waitlist for ISOC’s Full-Time Hifdh Program!

ISOC is launching a Full-Time Hifdh Program for the 2026–2027 academic year and we’d love to hear from interested families.

If you are considering enrolling your child, please complete the interest form to join the waitlist. Your response will help us plan for the program’s launch.

🕗 Tentative program hours: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM (subject to change)

🔗 Join the waitlist: msjd.co/HifdhWaitlist

We look forward to sharing more details with interested families soon, inshaAllah. 📚✨

🤝🥫 Serve the Community with ISOC at the OC Food Bank! 🥫🤝

Join us on Saturday, July 18 as we come together to help pack food boxes for seniors and families in need across Orange County.

📍 OC Food Bank
11870 Monarch St., Garden Grove
🕚 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

This is a fun, family-friendly volunteer opportunity where we’ll work assembly-line style to prepare food boxes that make a real difference in people’s lives.

✅ Supervised children are welcome and encouraged to attend
✅ Closed-toe shoes are required (no sandals)
✅ Please arrive on time so the warehouse team can get everyone assigned to stations

Whether you’re coming on your own, with friends, or bringing the family, we’d love to have you join us for a few hours of service and community impact.

💙 Together, we can help feed our neighbors and earn the reward of serving others. See you there, inshaAllah!

🥾🌿 ISOC Hikes: Peters Canyon Trail This Saturday! 🌿🥾

Join us as we hit the trail at Peters Canyon Lake & East Ridge on Saturday, July 11th!

This is one of Orange County’s most popular hiking trails and offers something for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a good workout, beautiful scenery, or simply a fun morning outdoors with great company, this hike is perfect for all experience levels.

📍 Peters Canyon Regional Park
🕖 Parking gates open at 7:00 AM
🥾 Hike starts promptly at 7:10 AM
💲 $3 parking fee
📏 5.8 miles | ⏱️ Approximately 2.5–3 hours

Please arrive on time and let us know if you’ll be joining by responding to the poll below.

See you on the trail! 🌄👟😊

IQAMA TIME CHANGE!
Starting Saturday, July 11:
Fajr @ 5:00 AM

Happening right now at ISOC at 1pm 

Toomboom food truck and Ice Cream Truck are here for food for sale!

@ Barakah Cafe or Backyard 

Followed by Horseback Riding

🏖️🔥 ISOC Beach Bonfire is Next Week! 🔥🏖️

Grab your friends, family, beach chairs, and good vibes for an unforgettable summer evening by the ocean!

🏐 Beach volleyball & games
🌮 Delicious tacos available by pre-order
🔥 Bonfire & s’mores on the beach
🌅 Beautiful sunset views and great company

📅 Friday, July 17
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Brookhurst Berm Ramadas, Huntington Beach

⚠️ Food must be pre-ordered in advance. Pre-orders close Thursday, July 16 at 12:00 PM (noon), and no food will be sold on-site. Please purchase your food ticket ahead of time so we can prepare accordingly.

🌮 Food tickets are $10: https://msjd.co/BeachBonfireFood

Don’t miss out on one of the best summer nights of the year. Bring the whole family and join us for volleyball, s’mores, great food, and an evening of community by the beach! ☀️🌊🔥🏐🍫

Thursday Join us at ISOC at 1pm ⚽️🐴

Food Trucks and Ice Cream Truck

@ Barakah Cafe or Backyard 

Followed by Horseback Riding

🐴🔥 Tomorrow at ISOC: Horseback Riding & Community BBQ! 🔥🐴

Join us for a fun-filled summer afternoon with horseback riding, delicious food, and great community vibes!

📅 Thursday, July 9
🕒 Starting at 3:00 PM
🎟️ Only $5 per ride

⚠️ Space is limited and preregistration is required. Spots are filling quickly, so be sure to reserve your ride before we reach capacity!

👉 Register now: msjd.co/HorsebackAtISOC

🍔 Food will be available for purchase.

Bring the family and enjoy an afternoon of horses, BBQ, and community at ISOC! 🐎☀️🔥

⚽ See You Today at ISOC! Join us for an exciting day of FIFA action as we watch the Round of 16 together!

🕛 12:00 PM: 🇵🇹 Portugal vs. 🇪🇸 Spain
🕔 5:00 PM: 🇺🇸 USA vs. 🇧🇪 Belgium

📍 ISOC Backyard
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly • Everyone is welcome

☀️🛍️ Summer Hours at GR8 Finds! 🛍️☀️

Looking to donate gently used items or stop by to browse for hidden treasures? GR8 Finds is now operating on our summer schedule!

🕙 Open Sunday–Friday | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🚫 Closed on Saturdays

💛 Donations are welcome during business hours ONLY. Please drop off new or gently used items only.
❌ No large items or furniture, please.

Every donation helps support our community programs and services. Thank you for your continued support! 🌟

💦⚽ WATER JUMPERS & WORLD CUP AT ISOC! ⚽💦

Looking for a fun way to beat the heat? Bring the kids to enjoy the water jumpers while we watch the World Cup together in the ISOC Backyard!

🏰 Water Jumpers
⚽ Portugal 🇵🇹 vs. Croatia 🇭🇷 at 4 PM
⚽ Switzerland 🇨🇭 vs. Algeria 🇩🇿 at 8 PM
🍔 Halal food available for purchase

📅 Thursday, July 2
⏰ 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 ISOC Backyard

Bring your family, your team spirit, and get ready for a splash-filled evening of fun! 🌊🎉⚽️

📢 Important Event Update

Unfortunately, due to unexpected travel issues affecting the speaker, “Men and Women Around the Messenger” with Sheikh Belal Assaad, scheduled for Monday, June 29 at ISOC, has been canceled.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

If you purchased tickets for this event, please contact the event organizers directly regarding refunds and any additional information.

Thank you for your patience, and we hope to welcome Sheikh Belal Assaad to our community at a future date, insha’Allah.

🔥⚽ Tonight at ISOC — Summer BBQ & World Cup Watch Party! ⚽🔥

The countdown is on! Join us in just over an hour for a great evening of food, community, and World Cup action in the ISOC Backyard.

🍔 BBQ starts at 7:00 PM
⚽ Egypt 🇪🇬 vs. Iran 🇮🇷 kicks off at 8:00 PM
📍 ISOC Backyard

Enjoy a delicious Burger Combo with a minimum donation of $5 or more, with all proceeds helping us complete our Built-In BBQ Project.

⚽🥅 Help us reach our GOAL! Every combo purchased and every donation brings us one step closer to creating a permanent BBQ space for our community to enjoy for years to come.

👉 Register and support the project here:
msjd.co/SummerBBQ

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come enjoy a beautiful summer evening under the lights. We can’t wait to see you tonight, inshaAllah! 🍔🔥⚽🌙

Jumu'ah Mubarak! Here's what's happening at ISOC 🕌

🕌 Jumu'ah – Friday, June 26th
1st Jumu'ah: "Reflections on Ashura" by Sh. Abdullah Misra | 1:00pm–1:45pm
2nd Jumu'ah: "Reflections on Ashura" by Sh. Abdullah Misra | 2:20pm–3:05pm
📺 Watch live on YouTube: youtube.com/@ISOCMasjid
🍽️ Friday Lunch - Kabab Land: Stop by the food booth, enjoy a delicious lunch, and support local Muslim-owned businesses!

🤲 Dua Shifa: Br. Imran Adhami
🤲 Dua Maghfirah: Br. Muhammad Iqbal Khan | Br. Dawood Noor Simjee | Br. Pasha Ananda Anwar | Br. Farid Desai | Sr. Zohra Haroon | Sr. Fawzia Abdullah | Br. Nashaat Sanadiki | Br. Khaled Said Youssef

⚠️ 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

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📢 Important Announcement

ISOC welcomes Br. Fakhri Hechmi as the next Majlis-e-Shura Chair.

Following the General Body Meeting and Shura election on June 1, the following candidates were duly elected to the Majlis-e-Shura:
• Amir Asifuddin
• Amna Chaudhry
• Salma Dadabhoy
• Daoud Shariff

The newly elected Executive Committee is comprised of:
• Fakhri Hechmi, Chair
• Usman Qazi, Vice-Chair
• Arefa Simjee, Chief Financial Officer
• Syma Aslam, Secretary
• Hassan Mukhlis, President, Orange County Masjid Board
• Umar Farukhi, President, Orange Crescent School

ISOC offers sincere appreciation and thanks to the following outgoing Shura members for their diligent representation and dedication:
• Alam Akhtar
• Asad Ayub
• Faiz Hussain
Romy Khouraki left prior to the end of his term to assume the role of ISOC Operations Manager.

We ask Allah (SWT) to bless and guide our newly elected leadership and reward our outgoing members for their years of dedicated service.

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📅 Upcoming Events
* Fri Jun 26 – MYG presents: The Ummah is Ours – History of the Kashmir Conflict with Dr. Sohaib Baig | 7:00pm–8:00pm | Upper Main Hall | Ages 13–19
* Fri Jun 26 – Summer BBQ & World Cup Viewing | 7:00pm | ISOC Backyard
* Mon Jun 29 – Men and Women Around the Messenger ﷺ with Sh. Belal Asaad | 7:00pm–10:00pm | Main Hall
* Starting Thu Jul 2 – NEW CLASS! The Prophet ﷺ Described: Al-Shama'il by Imam Tirmidhi with Sh. Abdullah Misra | Every Thursday after Maghrib
* Sun Jul 12 – HMS Seniors & HHMS Grief Support Outing | 11:00am–1:00pm | Huntington Beach Library Grounds
* Sun Jul 12 – Aug 23 – Rising Founders Summer Entrepreneurship Seminar | Every Sunday | 11:00am–1:00pm | Ages 11–14

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📌 Weekly Classes/Important Information
* 🎓 Insight Academy Sunday School – Open enrollment, Pre-K to 6th Grade | Sundays 10:00am–1:30pm | Tuition: $350 | msjd.co/SundaySchoolSemester
* 🤲 New Muslim Mentorship Class – Every Sunday | 9:00am–11:00am | Learn How to Pray, Read Qur'an in Arabic, Islam 101 & More | Contact: [taziz@isocmasjid.org](mailto:taziz@isocmasjid.org)
* 📖 Sunday Tafseer with Dr. Muzammil Siddiqi – Every Sunday | 12:00pm–1:00pm | Conference Hall & Online | Now discussing Surah Ash-Shu'ara | Zoom ID: 837 4919 7260 | PW: 786786
* 📖 Women's Quran Class with Dr. Ebtisam Alkodwa – Every Sunday | 2:00pm–3:00pm | Ages 18+ All Levels | Tuition: $100/month | msjd.co/WomenQuranReg
* 📖 Sukun: Sisters Quran Class – Every Sunday | 12:00pm | Taught by Hafidha Insha Khan | Ages 18+ | [ikhan@isocmasjid.org](mailto:ikhan@isocmasjid.org)
* 👩 Sisters' Circle – Every Wednesday | 6:30pm–7:30pm | Upstairs Musalla | Ustada Alia Dada (1st & 3rd Wed) | Sr. Hajar Mowlanazada (2nd & 4th Wed)
* 🌙 ICNA Sisters Urdu Halaqa – 1st Wednesday of every month | 11:30am | Downstairs Women's Prayer Hall | Sisters Only Event
* 🥛 La Leche League – 1st Tuesday of every month | 9:30am | ISOC | Free breastfeeding support
* 🥫 ISOC Food Pantry – Every Monday | 10:00am–12:00pm
* ☕ Barakah Cafe is open! 100% of proceeds support ISOC → Barakah.cafe
* 🛍️ GR8 Finds open Sunday–Friday | 10:00am–4:00pm (new & gently used donations welcome, no large items/furniture)
* ❤️ Refugee Support Program – Free educational, social, and basic needs support for newly arrived families | ESL Classes, Family Support, Youth Programs & Food Pantry Access | [thaddad@isocmasjid.org](mailto:thaddad@isocmasjid.org) | (714) 531-1722
* 📚 ESL Classes at ISOC – FREE classes on campus! Beginner-friendly, supportive environment | Interest form now open!
* 📱 Download The Masjid App → msjd.co/ISOC | Athans, Iqamas, Events, Donations & Latest Announcements
* 🤲 Dua Requests: [srashid@isocmasjid.org](mailto:srashid@isocmasjid.org)
* ❤️ ISOC Mortuary – Call Br. Omar: (714) 531-5400

The Prophet (SAW) Described: Al-Shama’il

Join us for a beautiful new weekly series exploring the life, character, and noble qualities of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW) through Al-Shama’il of Imam Tirmidhi.

Led by Shaykh Abdullah Misra, this course will take us through the descriptions and characteristics of the Prophet (SAW), helping us deepen our love for him and strengthen our connection to his example.

📅 Every Thursday
📍 Upstairs Masjid Classroom
🗓 Starting July 2
🕰 After Maghrib
💲 Free Course

Bring your family and friends and be part of this inspiring journey.

We look forward to seeing you there, insha’Allah. 🤍

Join the waitlist for our Hifdh Program: msjd.co/HifdhWaitlist

🔥🍔⚽ Tomorrow’s the day! ⚽🍔🔥

The grill is firing up, the big screen is ready, and Egypt 🇪🇬 vs. Iran 🇮🇷 kicks off at 8:00 PM! Join us tomorrow evening in the ISOC Backyard for great food, great company, and an exciting World Cup match.

🍔 Enjoy a Burger Combo with a minimum donation of $5 or more!
Every combo purchased helps support the completion of our outdoor BBQ project, bringing us one step closer to a permanent BBQ setup for future community events. We thank you for your generosity and support!

🎯 Help us reach our GOAAALLLLL!

Support this project here:
https://msjd.co/SummerBBQ

📅 Friday, June 26
🔥 BBQ starts at 7:00 PM
⚽ World Cup viewing begins at 8:00 PM

Bring your family, invite your friends, and let’s enjoy a fun summer evening together. We can’t wait to see you there, insha’Allah! 🍔⚽

As Salam Aleykum,  a reminder to fast, this coming Thursday 25th is Ashura, or the 10th of Muharram, and it is Sunnah to fast on this day. It is also additionally Sunnah to add fasting on the day before (tomorrow Wednesday) OR Friday if one wishes a more complete virtue.

And in case you couldn't catch up fasting on Wednesday, you can also fast Friday if you wish in this case.

Scholars have said there are three levels of fasting on Ashura: the most complete is to fast the day before and the day after; next is to fast the ninth and tenth; and the minimum requirement to fulfill the Sunnah is to fast the tenth alone.
  
Fasting on the day of Ashura is a Sunnah, as narrated in the two Sahihs (Bukhari and Muslim), that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "This is the day of Ashura, and fasting on it is not obligatory for you. I am fasting, so whoever wishes may fast, and whoever wishes may not."
 
As for the reward for fasting on this day, it expiates the sins of the previous year, as mentioned in Sahih Muslim, where the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) was asked about fasting on the day of Ashura, and he replied:

"It expiates the sins of the previous year."

☕️ Barakah Cafe Hours This Summer! ☕️

Whether you need your morning coffee, a refreshing drink, a quick bite, or a place to connect with friends and family, Barakah Cafe has you covered all summer long!

Stop by for all your coffee and food favorites and make Barakah Cafe part of your weekly routine. ❤️

📅 June 22 – July 17
📍 Located at ISOC

We’ll also be open during special events!

Follow us on Instagram for updates: @Barakah.Cafe ☕️✨

🏕️ Camp Salaam & 📖 IQRA Academy Updates

🌟 Alhamdulillah! Camp Salaam 2026 is Officially SOLD OUT! 🌟

We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming response and support from our community. Registration filled up faster than we anticipated, and we are excited to welcome another amazing group of campers this summer, insha’Allah!

🚫 Please note: There will be NO on-site registration.
All camp spots have been filled, and we are unfortunately unable to accept additional registrations at this time.

Jazakum Allahu Khayran to all the families who registered and continue to support our programs. Your trust and enthusiasm are what make Camp Salaam such a special experience year after year.

We can’t wait for an unforgettable summer! ☀️🏕️💚

📖☀️ Camp Salaam may be SOLD OUT, but there’s still time to join Summer IQRA Academy! ☀️📖

Looking for a meaningful summer program focused on Quran learning and growth? Summer IQRA Academy still has limited spots available!

✨ 4-week Quran journeys
✨ Flexible attendance options
✨ Structured learning in a positive Islamic environment

📅 Journey I: June 22 – July 16
📅 Journey II: July 20 – August 13

🔗 Register today: msjd.co/iqrasummer

Don’t wait—spots are filling quickly! We look forward to welcoming your children for a summer filled with Quran, learning, and connection, insha’Allah. 🤲📚💙

Assalam Alykum good people. 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 ‏"‏ ‏.‏

🥾 ISOC Hikes This Weekend! 🌳

Looking for a great way to get outdoors, stay active, and connect with the community? Join us for this week’s hike at Dreaded Hill in Foothill Ranch!

📅 Sunday, June 21
📍 Dreaded Hill
📌 27422 Portola Pkwy, Foothill Ranch, CA 92610

⏰ Meet at Parking: 6:30 AM
🚶 Hike Begins: 6:45 AM
📏 Distance: ~3.9 miles
⏱️ Duration: ~2.5 hours

Whether you’re a regular hiker or joining us for the first time, everyone is welcome! Come enjoy the fresh air, beautiful views, and great company.

🥾 Bring water, wear comfortable shoes, and invite a friend!

See you on the trail, insha’Allah! 🌄

🌟 Summer IQRA Academy is Here! 🌟

Looking for a meaningful way to keep your child connected to the Qur’an this summer? Join IQRA Summer Academy and help your child strengthen their recitation, memorization, and love for the Quran in a fun and engaging environment.

📖 Journey I: June 22 – July 16 | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📖 Journey II: July 20 – August 13 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

✅ Flexible attendance options:
* 2 days/week — $120/month
* 4 days/week — $140/month

📅 4-week program

🔗 Register today below or share this link: msjd.co/iqrasummer

Spots are limited—secure your child’s place today and make this summer a Quran-filled journey! 🌙✨

🌟 Summer IQRA Academy is Here! 🌟

Looking for a meaningful way to keep your child connected to the Qur’an this summer? Join IQRA Summer Academy and help your child strengthen their recitation, memorization, and love for the Quran in a fun and engaging environment.

📖 Journey I: June 22 – July 16 | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📖 Journey II: July 20 – August 13 | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

✅ Flexible attendance options:
• 2 days/week — $120/month
• 4 days/week — $140/month

📅 4-week program

🔗 Register today: msjd.co/iqrasummer

Spots are limited—secure your child’s place today and make this summer a Quran-filled journey! 🌙✨

📢 Summer Picnic Postponed

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our ISOC Summer Picnic has been postponed. We know many of you were looking forward to a fun evening of food, family, and fireworks, and we appreciate your understanding.

The good news is that we plan to reschedule the event soon, and a new date will be announced once finalized, insha’Allah.

Thank you for your patience and continued support. We look forward to gathering with everyone for an even bigger and better Summer Picnic soon! ☀️🧺🎆

Stay tuned for updates.

ISOC’s Young Professionals Presents

✨ Envy, Jealousy & Comparison ✨

We live in a time where comparing ourselves to others has never been easier. Social media, career milestones, finances, and life achievements can often leave us feeling dissatisfied or envious. How can we protect our hearts and cultivate gratitude and contentment?

Join Shaykh Mustafa Umar for an engaging discussion on navigating envy, jealousy, and comparison through an Islamic lens, with practical insights for personal and spiritual growth.

📅 Wednesday, June 17
🕢 7:45 PM
📍 ISOC Backyard

Come connect with fellow young professionals, enjoy the evening atmosphere, and benefit from a timely reminder.

Bring a friend and we’ll see you there, inshaAllah! 🌿

Today at 6:11 PM

Friday, July 10 at 5:04 PM