ISGH Sunday School is back in session
Mohammad Fayaz 
Shaikh Yusuf Islahi at ISGH, 9/18/11, 7:30 pm
Please join us to benefit from the knowledge and experience of world-renowned scholar Shaikh Yusuf Islahi
No Sunday School this Sunday, September 11th
Asalamu-Alaikum
Due to the flooding conditions around Harrisburg and Steelton areas, we’ll postpone the start of the ISGH Sunday School until September 18th, 2011, insha’Allah.
Please spread the word.
Incovenience caused is regretted.
Walaikum Salaam
ISGH SUNDAY SCHOOL MANAGEMENT
Eid-ul-Fitr on Wednesday, August 31st
No moon sightings have been reported in North America. Therefore, Eid-ul-Fitr will be on Wednesday, August 31st.
Tuesday, August 30th will be the final day of Ramadan. An early Eid Mubarak to all.
Parking
Parking is available in the ISGH complex as well as on the streets. There are also more parking space being arranged at the Advanced Auto Parts store just across the street. We recommend that you please follow volunteer’s instruction for parking. We also encourage you to consider carpooling as necessary.
Snacks
There will be a light breakfast served after the Eid Salah. Please try to bring a covered dish if possible.
Eid Sunnah
- Fitrana is $7 per person and it is important that you pay your Fitrana before Eid Salah.
- Use two separate route to and from the Masjid.
- Have breakfast on Eid-al-Fitr before leaving for Masjid.
- Recite the following Takbir on the way to Salah and until the beginning of Salat-al-Eid:
Allaho Akber, Allaho Akber. La ila ha illlallah. Allaho Akber, Allaho Akber. Wa lilahill hamd.
For additional information, please call (717) 889-1277.
Jazakallah Khair
ISGH Council
www.isghpa.org
Moon for Shawwal
Announcement about moon will be posted here tonight after 10:30 pm. So far there have been no confirmed sightings of the Hilal in North America.
Eid-ul-Fitr Arrangements at ISGH
Insha’Allah, Eid-ul-Fitr will be held at ISGH this year and will be either on Tuesday, August 30th or Wednesday, August 31st depending on moon-sighting. Please keep an eye on the ISGH website, as well as, you may also call in ISGH phone line @ (717) 889-1277 for the latest Eid details.
Insha’Allah, this year we’ll have two Eid Prayers at ISGH. First Eid Prayer will start at 7:45 AM and the second will start at 9:00 AM sharp respectively.We highly recommend that you attend the first prayer and try to be there at least half an hour before each salah so, you have enough time to find parking and be in the Masjid on time.Arrangements are being made in gymnasium for sisters to pray. For conveneince, we’re also having a temporary carpet laid out.
Parking
Parking is available in the ISGH complex as well as on the streets. There are also more parking space being arranged at the Advanced Auto Parts store just across the street. We recommend that you please follow volunteer’s instruction for parking. We also encourage you to consider carpooling as necessary.
Snacks
There will be a light breakfast served after the Eid Salah. Please try to bring a covered dish if possible.
Eid Sunnah
- Fitrana is $7 per person and it is important that you pay your Fitrana before Eid Salah.
- Use two separate route to and from the Masjid.
- Have breakfast on Eid-al-Fitr before leaving for Masjid.
- Recite the following Takbir on the way to Salah and until the beginning of Salat-al-Eid:
Allaho Akber, Allaho Akber. La ila ha illlallah. Allaho Akber, Allaho Akber. Wa lilahill hamd.
For additional information, please call (717) 889-1277.
Jazakallah Khair
ISGH Council
www.isghpa.org
Eid Party @ Hershey Park on 9/3/2011 – Date extended for purchase of discounted tickets
EID PARTY
Assalamualikum Dear Brothers and Sisters,
The deadline of April 15th for the purchase of Hershey Park tickets has now been extended. Interested community members are requested to kindly submit the forms along with cash/check by end of day, July 31st, 2011 to any of the contacts listed below.
Contact: Br. Atif Siddiqui
Contact: Br. AbdulQuadri
Contact: Br. Mamoon Munawar
A quick update on ISGH Sunday School
Dear Muslim Community of Greater Harrisbug
Assalamu Alaikum,
During the summer recess, we as the ISGH Council will be looking for ways to upgrade ourIslamic Sunday School for the Fall 2011 semester, Insha ALLAH.We are in the process of reviewing the following
- ISGH Sunday School Curriculum
- The Student Fee’s Structure
- The Possibility of hiring a Principal and Sunday School Secretary
- Paying the Teachers for their hard work
- Setting up a Parent Teacher Organization
- Encouraging better weekly attendance
- Maintaining strict disciplinary guidelines in order to foster a positive learning environment (i.e. bullying will not be tolerated).
Our goal is to create an environment where students can learn the basics of Islam. Insha Allahthis will encourage them to acquire more knowledge of Islam throughout their lives. Pleaseprovide us with any input and or suggestions that will benefit the ISGH School.You may contact us by emailing vicepresident@isghpa.org or sab1027@gmail.com .
The support of the parents is vital for the success of the ISGH Sunday School.
We will begin the Fall 2011 Semester on Sunday Sept. 11, 2011, Insha Allah.
Sincerely,
ISGH COUNCIL
ISGH Evening School Teacher
Assalamualikum Brothers and Sisters,
Thank you for participating in the below evening school survey. We greatly appreciate your time and feedback. Alhumdulillah, the response from the community was overwhelming. Results of the survey affirms that there is a strong need to have an evening school at ISGH. Alhumdulillah, we are now moving forward with the next step and are planning to hire a teacher who meets the following requirements,
- Graduate from an accredited Islamic university
- Well versed in the Quran, preferably a hafeez
- Preferably following the Hanafi Madhab, but experience and tolerance with all Madhabs including (Maliki, Shafi’i and Hanbali) (Al Sunnah wal Jammah)
- Experienced in teaching Quran, Islamic Fiqh, and Islamic Practice
- Excellent communications skills and well versed with American culture
- Must be proficient in English and Arabic languages
- Must have a green card and be able to work in the United States of America
- Experience in Team Building
If you know of a potential candidate, who meets the above requirements, please reply to this e-mail or contact any of the ISGH council members.
You may also call (717) 889-1277 and leave a message.
Again, thank you for your precious time and support.
May Allah guide us all.
Jazakallah Khair
ISGH Council
ISGH 2011 Calendar of Events
Assalaamu’alekum Brothers/Sisters -
Here is a calendar of events at ISGH for the year 2011. We tried our best to plan these events ahead but there might be changes to the schedule depending on the availability, weather etc. Please register your email address here at ISGHPA.org and we will notify you if there are any changes. You can also check this website for any updates.
Shukran.
ISGH Council 2011-2012
Help Generate Funds for ISGH
ISGH Member’s Directory
Upcoming Events @ ISGH
- Events are coming soon, stay tuned!
Donate to your Masjid
Please help us run the Masjid activities by donating as much as you can, Shukran and may Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) reward you for supporting his Masjid!
You can use the "Donate" button below to donate by PayPal. You can also donate by check. Please send in your checks to,
ISGH
P.O. BOX 7436
STEELTON, PA 17113
Please make checks payable to "Islamic Society of Greater Harrisburg"
Since ISGH is a non-profit organization you can use the Tax ID 23-2048356 to deduct your donations when you file your taxes.