The Shia Muslim Council held its first annual Professional Networking and Career Fair event on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Yorba Linda Community Center. Over 45 professionals from various fields including health sciences, government and law, education, business and entrepreneurship, engineering and the arts attended to share their respective fields with prospects. The
From NPR News: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/04/05/599520906/you-might-be-eating-halal-meat-and-not-even-know-it Wearing a heavy smock and rubber boots, Amadedin Eganwa stands over a large conveyor belt that’s carrying unconscious lambs. He faces east, toward Mecca, gently lifts the animal’s head in the same direction and under his breath he quickly says a prayer — bismillahi allahu akbar, or “in
Every AYAH IN the Quran is important as it is the word of Allah, but then there are some âyât which touch us particularly depending on our state of mind and situation. The one that we always recall when we are in trouble is from Surah Al-Shah 94:5 “Verily with hardships, comes ease.” Here is
A historic moment in the State of California, SCR 123 Passed honoring April as Arab American Heritage Month. Thank you to Senator Josh Newman (District 29) for sponsoring the bill and supporting the Arab-American community, who also include a large Muslim Arab-American population. Read about the bill Please take a
With Ramadan less than 40 days away, we all need to start preparing for the Holy Month. Some of us are starting to think about training our bodies to abstain from eating and drinking; others are preparing by simplifying their daily life to reduce stress and energy output; while others
We judge people all the time. But can our judgement be dangerous? In this funny and inspirational talk, Zamina Mithani explores the nuances of the subconscious biases through her own story. From rapping Muslims to homeless citizens she urges everyone to go beyond stereotypes and towards harnessing the power in
On behalf of the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Rajab 1439 AH will be Monday, March 19th, 2018. The crescent moon was not sighted on Saturday, March 17th, 2018. We pray to Allah to guide and bless us as
The Holy Quran commands us to have an inner love and compassion for people of all faiths, races and nations, for Muslims consider them as the manifestations of God in this world and need to treat them with a heartfelt respect and love. This is the very basis of communities administered
The Holy Quran in Surah 29, Ayat 46, clearly directs how we should deal with other faiths: “And argue not with the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians), unless it be in (a way) that is better (with good words and in good manner), except with such of them
Dear community members, Salaam Alaykum, There is officially one month left till SMC hosts its very first annual professional networking event. This is a highly anticipated event in the community for anyone who is looking to network with the broader Muslim community. Where: Yorba Linda Community Center 4501 Casa Loma
