August 12th, 2018 On behalf of the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California, we would like to announce that the first day of Dhul-Hijjah 1439 AH will be Monday, August 13th, 2018. The crescent moon was not sighted on Saturday, August 11th, 2018. The day of Arafah will be on Tuesday, August 21st, 2018 The day […]
August 10, 2018 Dear community members, Salaam Alaykum, On April 28th, 2018, the Shia Muslim Council along with its partners, the Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, CAIR, MPAC and Bayan Claremont presented a unique symposium to discuss Sunni and Shia relations. Held at the University of California in Irvine, the symposium was attended by more […]
On these very Blessed Nights of Layl-ul-Qadr and on the Commemoration of the Martyrdom of Ameer al-Momineen, the Shia Muslim Council and countless Muslim Organizations were out serving; serving the under-privileged and under-served. Humanitarian Day, organized by ILM Foundation and Coalition for Human Dignity has brought together Muslims from all different communities in the best […]
On Tuesday, May 22nd, SMC President, Dr. Sayed Mostafa al-Qazwini attended an Iftar dinner sponsored by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department at the historical LASD STARS Center, in Whittier, CA. The Iftar was hosted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff, Jim McDonnell. The event brought together the leadership of the Los Angeles County Muslim […]
Upon appointing Malik Al-Ashtar as the governor of Eygpt, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib sent a letter advising Malik. In this very famous letter, Imam Ali noted “It is the common man who is the strength of the State and Religion. It is he who fights the enemy. So live in close contact with the […]
“O, you who believe! Bow down and prostrate yourselves, and worship your Lord, and do good, that happily you may prosper.” (Qur’an 22:77) In the above ayat, Allah SWT reminds us the happiness also includes having a healthy mental, emotional and psychological state. The Shia Muslim Council is pleased to invite the community and endorse […]
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 as do wrong, and say […]
March 6-8, 2018, Chicago, IL The third annual meeting of The National Muslim and Catholic Dialogue was held at the Mundelein Seminary in Chicago. This dialogue was established in 2014 due to the ever increasing Islamophobia in the US. Bishop Rozanski said ” Our current dialogues have advanced the goals of greater understanding, mutual esteem and […]
March 7, 2018, Los Angeles The newly appointed Turkish Consul General, Mr. Can Oguz, invited leaders of the Muslims community to his residence, the Arikan House, for an evening of networking and relationship building. Mr. Oguz spoke to his guests about his aspirations to see the Muslim community work together as one Ummah and help fight […]
Ahlul Bayt TV and Islamic Education Center of Orange County will be holding a panel discussion on Imam Ali and Justice he stood for. All are welcome to join on March 24th at 7 pm starting with prayers and concluding with Dinner. The Speakers will include Dr. Usama Al Atar, Sister Mnar Muhawesh, Dr. Chris […]