Upcoming Events Interfaith scholarship Weekend
Friday,Feb 14 @7:00PM
Prophet's BD & ICCF Fundraising
Sat,Feb 25 @6:00PM
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ICCF, January 24th, 2012
 The Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno will host the opening lecture of the Annual Interfaith Scholar Weekend (Feb 10 @ 7:PM). This year’s scholar will be Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock, Founding Director of Faith Voices for the Common Good. Her topic for the ISW: “Saving Paradise in This World”.
Since 1998, the Fresno Interfaith Scholar Weekend has brought a renown scholar from one of the represented religious traditions to Fresno for a weekend of lectures and events on topics of interest to interfaith audiences. During the weekend participants also gain spiritual enrichment from learning and worshiping together with people from varied faith communities, Read more about Fresno Interfaith
Scholar Weekend here.
The Saturday and Sunday lectures are scheduled as below:
Saturday, February 11, 9:00 AM, Temple Beth Israel
Registration for Saturday Lecture: $40 in advance, $45 walk in (Students $10)
Sunday, February 12, 10:00 AM, First Congregational Church
No registration needed for Friday or Sunday
For more information check www.interfaithscholar.org or call (559) 435- 2690
ICCF, January 12th, 2012
 ICCF has uninitiated a series of new Qura’n classes (Thursdays at 7:00PM). This is an interactive session where each participant will make a presentation on several verses chosen by him/her and others will contribute to discussions. This coming Thursday we will be reviewing verses 93-99 from Chapter 23 (Al- Mo’menoon). For more information, please call (559) 297-9535.
ICCF, January 11th, 2012
Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno (ICCF) applauds the sentencing of Donny Mower to 5 years in prison for several federal hate crimes, including the attack on Madera Islamic Center in August 2010.
“We are grateful for bringing the culprit to justice and for the US Attorney General’s office for prosecuting the case as a hate crime. As a member of the Fresno Hate Crime Task force, yesterday’s sentencing sent the right message that hate crimes will not be tolerated,” said Kamal Abu-Shamsieh, director of the ICCF.
In addition, ICCF applauds the efforts of the Muslim community in Tampa, Florida that led to thwarting a terrorist attack by tipping off the FBI. William Daniels, spokesman for the prosecutor’s office in Tampa, Florida thanked the local Muslim community for its help in the investigation that led to the arrest of Sami Osmakac after he attempted to obtain firearms and explosives.
“We encourage all Muslims to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity. Also, we call on members of the media to publicize the cooperation and partnership of local Muslims with law enforcement agencies in combating extremism and terrorism,” said Abu-Shamsieh.
ICCF, January 3rd, 2012
The Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno (ICCF) condemns the recent attack upon the Imam Al-Khoei Center of Queens, New York that occurred on Jan 1, 2012 while worshippers were inside. ICCF strongly denounces any hate crime against places of worship and violence against members of any religious group, regardless of faith.
We thank New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg for meeting with officials of the Al-Khoei Center regarding this event and urge him to emphasize investigation of the matter in depth for future prevention of such hate crimes.
ICCF, December 30th, 2011
Greetings of Peace
As the new year 2012 approaches, the board and staff of the Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support and partnership.In the final days of 2011, join the Islamic Center in distributing food and clothing items to the needy in Fresno area. Operation “Preserve Dignity” will be distributing the following in the final days of 2011:
1- Gift bags to elementary school students in south east Fresno today,
2- Food distribution in partnership with the Community Food Bank on Thursday for the residents at Parc Grove Commons in southeast Fresno
3- Distribution of blankets, sweaters and undergarments to the homeless in various parts of downtown Fresno on Friday afternoon and on Saturday.
May the new year be a year that fills you with much joy, good health, happiness and success. We look forward to your continued support in the coming year and hope our community contributions continue to support and empower the needy of our community.
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The Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno will host the opening lecture of the Annual Interfaith Scholar Weekend (Feb 10 @ 7:PM). This year’s scholar will be Dr. Rita Nakashima Brock, Founding Director of Faith Voices for the Common Good. Her topic for the ISW: “Saving Paradise in This World”.
