Program

&

Service

Guide

Spring Semester

2018

IST office

Phone: (918)960-2990

Hours: Monday – Friday

8am-4pm

Email: office@istulsa.org

Website: istulsa.org

Important Contacts

oc@istulsa.org..............................................to register for IST mass announcements

by email and text

(918)960-2990 ..…………………………….IST office number

Office hours: 8-4

Monday - Friday

(918)638-2670………………………………IST number nights & weekends

(918)743-1343………………………………Funeral care

Things to Contact IST office for:

• Registration and information on programs

• Information on upcoming events

• Reserving rooms or tables in hall way during Jumuah

• Request for speakers at events, or group tours

WELCOME MESSAGE

Dear Brothers and Sisters, AsSalaam o Alaikum!

The Majlis e Shura of the Islamic Society of Tulsa would like to welcome you to

our Mosque.

Over the last two years we have made concerted efforts to improve

communications with our community members and keep them informed of the

events including educational events in our community. This current issue of the

Program Guide for Spring Semester is a part of those efforts.

We appreciate the hard work of all our volunteers who serve our mosque only for

the purpose of seeking the pleasure of Allah SWT.

We hope and pray that this coming year will bring a lot of new programs and more

volunteers and that Allah SWT will unite us more and make our Mosque

financially stronger. This will require a commitment from each us to serve the

Almighty. We urge you to volunteer at the mosque and enroll in our monthly

donation program for the Mosque through our website or by contacting any

member of Majlis e Shura.

May Allah keep us united as we implement our vision to embrace and disseminate

the true message of Islam based on Divine guidance from Quran and Sunnah of

Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him, through our educational programs,

humanitarian work and continued worship to Allah while seeking His guidance.

JazakAllah Khair for your continued support.

Majlis E Shura of the IST

REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP

1. All local resident Muslims who live in the Greater Tulsa Metro Area with

acceptable sound Islamic beliefs and practices and are in good standing with

the Muslim community shall be suitable for membership.

2. After being accepted as member by Majlis-Al-Shura, the eligible member,

16 years or older, will become a voting member by paying a membership fee.

3. The membership fee will be $10.00 for two years.

4. Membership renewal will take place every two years and will be

communicated by Khutbah announcement and or e-mail, and newsletter.

5. There will be no life-time or student membership.

6. All memberships expire on February 28th of odd years; e.g. 2019, 2021,

2023… etc.

7. Voting members registered by July 31st of odd years (six months before

election) will be eligible to vote.

Information for Nikah here at IST

Qualifications

❖ The Bride must profess to be either:

➢ Muslim

➢ Christian

➢ Jewish

❖ The Groom must be Muslim.

❖ Br. Nuredin Giayash and IST Imams are certified by the State of Oklahoma.

Process

❖ Contact IST Office as soon as possible to reserve Imam’s time

❖ Must give Imam at least 2 weeks’ notice.

❖ Go to City Courthouse and get license within one week of the date of the

marriage. Please inform the Clerk that Imam will be officiating and is certified

by the state of Oklahoma.

❖ Contact IST office to pick up IST contract 1.5 weeks before nikah and must be

returned 1 week before so it can be typed up.

❖ Couple must decide on mahr (bridal gift to be given from the man to the

woman)

❖ Marriage can be done at the masjid, home, or elsewhere as long as it is

prearranged.

❖ Must have 2 male Muslim witnesses or ask the Imam to arrange for 2.

❖ There are no fees except what you pay at the courthouse for the marriage

license. Br. Nuredin only asks that you sponsor an orphan if possible.

IST office Contact number is (918)960-2990

Funeral information

If a death is imminent or has just happened, notify IST Office during office hours

(918) 960-2990. After hours, call the IST 24-hour number (918)638-2670. IST

Volunteers will arrange the respectful preparation of the body, the funeral service

and the digging of the grave. Experienced compassionate brothers will counsel the

family through the funeral process.

Request the hospital or hospice staff to call Moore funeral home to transport the

deceased to the masjid. After the janazah service, Moore will deliver the casket to

the Cemetery.

Moore Funeral Home - Southlawn Chapel 9350 E. 51st, Tulsa, OK 74145 Tel: (918) 663-2233

The total expense for a funeral in 2018 is expected to be no more than $2500.00

including all mosque and funeral home charges.

IST FOOD PANTRY

IST Food Pantry is open on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 10am-12pm and as needed

for emergency food assistance. The food pantry also distributes produce weekly to clients that

are in need of this service. We currently serve over 70 local families. About 40% of the

individuals in those families are children under the age of 18, close to 10% are seniors. The

food pantry serves individuals and families of all backgrounds. The food pantry does not

discriminate on any basis.

To receive food assistance, individuals must complete an application, provide proof of address

and a photo ID. (This information is kept confidential) Some clients do not qualify for food

assistance through government programs. Some clients only come once when they’ve been sick

and needed supplemental assistance for a limited amount of time. Whatever the situation may

be, IST’s Food Pantry is here to serve those in need. If you or someone you know needs food

assistance, please contact Sister Crystal at 918-402-1564 or email

istulsafoodpantry@gmail.com. Food Pantry applications can be found on IST’s Website. Go to

the Services tab, click on Social Services and you’ll find the Food Pantry Program.

Applications for food assistance are also located outside the pantry at the back of the mosque.

For the month of January, the Food Pantry is requesting flour, sugar, oil,

dry lentils, dry/canned chickpeas, canned fava beans (foul) and dry pasta (spaghetti,

penne, macaroni elbows)

We would like to thank those that have contributed to the food pantry. Providing us with

donations, cleaning the pantry and help with pickup/distribute/deliver food to our clients. A

special thanks to Peace Academy for collecting 600+ canned/boxed food items for us!

Want to become a volunteer or donate? We would love for you to join us! Please contact Sister

Crystal for further information. Call/text 918-402-1564 or email istulsafoodpantry@gmail.com

Sunday School Time: 10:00am – 12:30pm

Schedule

10-10:15 ………….. Assembly

10:15 – 11:15 ……… 1st hour *

11:15 – 11:30……….Snack Time

11:30 – 12:30……….2nd Hour**

*Quran & Arabic: Students are taught from Arabic Alphabet to Quran

Reading.

** Islamic Studies are taught including topics of Islamic History,

tarbiyyah, Surahs, etc.

To register: stop by the Sunday School office located by Front Doors

Nursery (ages 1- 5)

Storytime with Parents and Preschoolers: Purpose of the program: to engage young minds and hearts with the wonder of

Allah and His Creation. To give parents quality time with their children and to

build a network of families with children of similar ages. To train young children in

masjid etiquette.

NEW FORMAT Starting January 7th 2018

Class is held whenever there is Sunday School (known as Tulsa Islamic School) so

monitor their calendar!

10:15 – 11:00 …….. Storytime, arts, crafts and games

11:00 – 12:30 ……... Child Care (so parents can attend classes or run

errands)

To Register: Stop by and see Sr. Humaira in the IST office or call

(918)960-2990

Ages 8-14: Youth Salam Group (Search “Salam” on calendar) IST Youth Room

Purpose of the program: to nurture this vulnerable age group with age-

appropriate activities that instill a love of Islam and Islamic practice in their lives

with a group of peers who will provide moral support as they grow.

Led by Br. Mohamed “Mo” Okda. Communications by “WhatsApp” group.

Register in office. Teen mentors will be provided with leadership training sessions

between events for the participants. Every month inshaAllah 2 Friday evening

events will be held right after evening Quran School and one Saturday or Sunday

afternoon event will be scheduled. So watch the TV in the corridor for events!

Free activities in IST: Teamwork Exercise. Parents pay for Field trips: Zoo, Sky

zone, Park, Aquarium, etc. Parental involvement as chaperones and drivers is

essential.

Ages 8-14: Seerah, Sahaba & other Favorites

Come learn about our Prophet Muhammad in a fun, interactive environment. Go

home with your own work of art to share your learning with your family. Each

session includes: Art project & Stories. $3/child once each month: January 13th,

February 10th, and March 3rd. To register stop by IST OFFICE.

Teacher: Dr. Lamiaa Ali, pediatrician at OU Tulsa, regularly attends classes by

AlMaghrib, Bayyinah Institute and Al Qalam Institute and taught this popular class

a few years ago. You might know her as Umm Mohamed & Omar.

Ages 15-22: Youth Program: Tulsa Muslim Youth “TMY”

Purpose of the youth program: To identify, develop, and empower young

Muslims who will in turn impact the Tulsa Muslim community through service and

leadership.

Led by Youth Coordinators Br. Ahmed Ashraf and Aleyah Kahbi.

Communications via “Remind” app. And Facebook “@ISTYOUTH”

Event RSVP: Kareem Bahar 918-924-6744

Indoor and outdoor games, service projects, talks by Al Qalam Scholars on Islamic,

moral, interfaith, “taboo”, heartwarming and social justice topics

Evening Qur’an School

Ages 4-10 years children 8yrs and up must know the basics of alphabets to qualify

for admission.

The Goal and objectives of the Qur’an School is to teach our children to read the

Holy Qur’an. We start with the alphabet and then add on one harakat of tajweed at

a time. In all we have 10 levels. Children who finish the 10 levels are able to read

the verses of the Qur’an accurately after which they are automatically enrolled in

the Qur’an reader’s group. In the readers’ group we have 3 levels (beginners,

Intermediate, and advanced). If a 4 year old child enrolls in the class and if the

child has parental support, then they can advance one level per month and start

reading the Qur’an at the end of the first year.

Classes are offered on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 6:30pm and

7:30pm. Timings fluctuate slightly with prayer times due to the fact that we

encourage our students as well as their parents to offer prayer in congregation

while they are at the Masjid. (Establish Salah)

Parental support is an integral part of the program as well as a requirement. We

ask parents to develop the Qur’an reading program at home on a daily basis and in

particular on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. We require our students to read at

least 10 verses of the Qur’an each day once they come in the readers category.

Discipline is an important aspect of the Qur’an school. We have rules of conduct

for students, rules of conduct for teachers and rules of conduct for parents.

Contact: Abu Shabana for additional information. (918)814-5322

Dr. Maher Swar

We are doing: "Usool Al-Fiqh" = the Sources of Fiqh course at Peace Academy Saturday after

Maghrib prayer.

After that we will do:" Uloom Al-Quran " = silences of the Quran same place, day and time

We will continue the " Islamic Fiqh" course every Friday (if no visiting imam is in town),

Saturday, and Sunday after Isha prayer at the Masjid.

Sr. Allison Moore

Seerah "Life of the Prophet Mohammad," pbuh Sunday's 10:15-11:15.

2nd semester agenda: The Isra and Miraj, the prophet's spiritual ascent to heaven, its spiritual

significance will be reviewed in January. February -May will cover the migration of the

prophet pbuh and his followers to the city of Medina including setting up a new governmental

system, laws, alliances, the building of the first mosques, Islamic etiquette and the many

miracles witnessed. The class covers the history, major events and spiritual implications.

Discover Islam (a.k.a. Introduction to Islam, Islam 101) This class is for the public as well as new converts.

Every Wednesday 7:00-8:30pm, a light dinner is served. The class consists of 4 different

topics, 1 each week. There is Q&A every class so no question goes unanswered. The only time

there is no class is on Religious or National Holidays and when driving may be dangerous.

• 1st Wednesday: Beliefs and People

• 2nd Wednesday: Ritual & Worship

• 3rd Wednesday: Women of Islam

• 4th Wednesday: Past & Present

Over 55 years old: Senior Citizens ESL Class (English as a Second

Language)

Mondays and Thursdays: 11:00am-12:30pm

Purpose of the program: to improve communication skills and independence by learning the

English language

Organized by Sr. Nahid Egan: 918-813-5903

Participants buy books & materials but class is free. Limited to senior citizens.

Over 55 years old: Senior Citizens Monthly Program

Every Second Tuesday of the month between Maghrib and Isha

Purpose of the program: to promote socialization and engagement, to share useful knowledge

and to have regular fun activities

Led by Sr. Crystal Isaacs; organized by Sr. Nahid Egan: 918-813-5903

Snacks & activities, talks, crafts, socializing. Cost $2pp

Announcements by text message and hall monitor.

Senior Outing Club Field trip destinations and timing will be selected by the Seniors group.

Tasleem Team “Greeters”

Muslims who welcome all Muslims and guests with Salaams at Jumuah and events.

All ages and ethnicities are needed- they should reflect the attendees’ diversity

Purpose of the program: A welcoming masjid increases the sense of belonging,

attendance and volunteers. They also provide a second layer of security.

Contact IST Office. Looking for volunteers!!

Prison Dawah

Purpose of the program: to provide materials and moral support to Muslims

incarcerated locally

Need Brothers and Sisters to get badged by the Department of Corrections or by

the Tulsa Jail to visit Muslims in local prisons. Mentoring is available. Training

and background checks are required. Drivers are occasionally needed to bring

inmates to Jumuah and back to facility.

Contact IST Office. Material support: Khaled Ata

Exercise Class

For sisters only 1 hour twice a week. The cost is $40 per month that must be paid

upon registration. First come first serve on placement in the class.

Contact IST office for information or come in to register for the class.

The assessment test is January 6th

EVERY Saturday, beginning January 20, 2018 after dhuhr

Urdu Tafseer

Qur’an tafseer every Friday at 7:30pm in the Audio-Video Room

Bangladeshi Halaka

Every other Sunday from Asr to Maghrib