Jazak Allah to the ISCJ Community for helping raise $414,000 at the ISCJ fund raising dinner

Jazak Allah to all those who attended the fundraising dinner on Saturday, December 10th at Ramada Hotel in North Brunswick. By the grace of Allah(s) and your support we raised $414,000 which included Cash, Pledge and Community loan for the expansion project. May Allah(s) reward you all for your generosity and your commitment to build an institution which can face the challenges and help in the development of the Muslim Community.

Thanks to all the volunteers who helped made this program successful. Highlights of the event included expansion project update, video showing the inside of the building, an inspirational speech by Shaikh Monzer Talib and lively performance by Joshua Salam of Native Deen.

Faisal Masood
Expansion Funding Group

EFG thanks ISCJ Community for their overwhelming support during Ramadan

Jazak Allah for the support we received during Ramadan from the ISCJ Community. EFG was able to raise $350,000 although short from their target of $400,000. In this economic condition we should be thankful to Allah(s) and the ISCJ members for their support towards the expansion project.

Based on the feedback EFG has summed up overall feedback from the Ramadan campaign and will make every effort to make the services during Ramadan better.

Fundraising during Taraweeh:

–          Overall Taraweeh program was well appreciated by the community. Fundraising and other interruptions during Taraweeh prayers were minimized this year.  ISCJ Taraweeh prayers, first eight rakats, were finishing on time and sometimes early then other masajids. It seems that this improvement was well received by the community. We will Insha’Allah plan to further improve in this area next Ramadan that will include more communication to community, advertisement of program in advance etc.

–          About $350,000 were raised for expansion fund during Ramadan. This does not include fitra, zakat and other types of collection.

Tafseer by Faraz Khan:

–          Alhamdlillah, very good feedback was received from community about Tafseer presentation by Br. Faraz. Similar program should be planned for future Ramadans.

–          Religious Committee should plan the program well in advance to avoid any uncertainties and last minute decisions.

–          It was recommended that the speaker should be planned well in advance.

Imam for Taraweeh:

–          The imam should be given opportunity to hold sessions with community and give presentation during Ramadan. The imam must be able to connect with community with English speaking and communication skills.

–          It was recommended that imam for Taraweeh must be planned and finalized well in advance of Ramadan.

–          ISCJ will maintain a list of speakers to build the relationships with them so that we can invite best of breed speakers to our events.

Baby Sitting During Taraweeh:

–          It was suggested that this program needs better planning and execution.

–          Next year, Insha’Allah there will be more space for this program. 

Eid Festivities Program:

–          This program was Masha’Allah a hit with the community and much appreciated.

–          The program remains to focus on improving ISCJ’s leadership image, PR and community service.

–          The program will be planned for Eid-ul-udha 2011 also.

–          Program coordinator will maintain a list of vendors that can participate in this and other community programs

Faisal Masood
EFG member

ISCJ Fund Raising Dinner on May 14th raises $311,000

Jazak Allah for all the support from the community for participating in May 14th Fund Raising Dinner. Approximately 350 community members attended the fund raising dinner, the event started on time and ended on time, the red carpet at the entrance, the elaborative tent arrangements, the audio, the video, the multimedia presentation, UNCLE EXCEL (all donations coming in were projected on the screen with some pie chart using Microsoft excel),  were all perfect for the event and no glitches were encountered.

The key note speech by Imaam Mubeen and Imam Karim reminded us that giving will not lessen our private chest so give as much as you can for the cause of Allah.

The entertainment program by Baba Ali was very refreshing. After all the money giving during the fund raising, the audience needed some break and breath of fresh air, Baba Ali definitely met audience’s expectations. Now we know why he has 10 Million hits on his videos on You tube.

The feedback was very positive, utmost professionalism was maintained throughout the event, the event was well liked.

It will be unfair if i don’t commend Mujeeb Rehman for leading the coordination of this event and all EFG members for supporting in marketing, logistics and the event day preparation.

May Allah(s) bless all for the generosity and the continued support of the ISCJ community.

I forgot to mention about food, the verdict is; Appetizers were a hit, main course was so!so!

Reported by:

Faisal Masood
EFG member

Fund Raising Dinner on May 14th – Memorable Experience

We promise you a memorable experience on May 14th fund raising dinner. Please join us with your family for a fun filled event and support the expansion project. Highlights of the event include:

1.Comfortable Tent at ISCJ campus

Comedy Show: Baba Ali from Ummah Films and Entertainment.

Children Program: Mad Scientist will entertain the children

Key Note Address By Imam Karim Abu Zaid from Colorado Muslim Society

Registration: 5:30 AM

Program Starts at 6:00 PM

EFG Fund raising initiatives raises $10,000 on Friday during Thanksgiving holiday

By the grace of Allah(s) EFG members organized a fund raising initiative by setting information booth on expansion projects and effectively communicating the project milestones which has been achieved. People who attended Friday prayer during thanksgiving holidays overwhelmingly responded to the appeal to support the ongoing expansion project by opening their heart and wallets. We raised $10,200.

Jazak Allah for your ongoing support.

Faisal Masood
Member, EFG

ISCJ EFG raises $24,000 on the day of Eid-al-Adha

Expansion Funding Group raised $23,749 (cash $14,718 plus checks for $9,031) on the day of Eid-al-Adha. By the grace of Allah(s) the community responded to the expansion project progress. EFG stressed the need to raise $3.0 MM in the next one year to complete the 17 classroom school building. The steel structure has been raised and the school building with 17 classrooms will be completed in the next 12 to 18 month time frame subject to the availability of fund.

Jazak Allah for your support.

Faisal Masood
Member, EFG

ISCJ Expansion Funding Group raises $315,000 during Ramadan

ISCJ expansion Funding group raises $315,000 during Ramadan from community members. By the grace of Allah(s) the ISCJ community came together during Ramadan to donate towards the expansion project.

The expansion project is in full swing with major progress made in last one and half year of its launch. All ground work related to sewage, plumbing and electrical has been completed, two entrances and exits have been added and the steel structure for 17 classrooms have been raised above the ground.

The phase I will be completed in 12 to 16 months and is on track. We are in need of $3.0 Million to complete the phase I.

InshaAllah with the help of community we will be able to raise $3.0 Million and finish phase I of the project.

Egyptian Couple donates $200,000 for the school Auditorium

An Egyptian couple donated $200,000 towards the school auditorium which is part of the ISCJ expansion project.

Jazak Allah for their generosity.

May Allah(s) reward them

Walk-a-thon to raise fund for expansion project

ISCJ Expansion funding committee is organizing a Walk-a-thon at the Buccleuch park in New Brunswick in the last weekend of March. The plan anticipate 400 people. Police and all services have been informed and had to sign off on the event. Their will be no sale of any items but can be provided for free. The mail out  campaign for all Funerals buried at the ISCJ cemetery has started.  The objective is to reach 500 families of the deceased with brochures and pledge forms.

Contact:

Helmisaud@gmail.com
Expansion@iscj.org