Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,

Dear ISM Members,

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May Allah ﷻ bless you and your families as we prepare to welcome the blessed month of Ramadan 1447 AH.
May He bring the crescent of Ramadan upon us and the entire Ummah with strength in our iman, unity in our hearts, and peace in our world.

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As we approach this sacred month, let us make a sincere commitment to Allah ﷻ — to renew our relationship with the Book of Allah, to increase in dua and repentance, and to ask Him to relieve the suffering of Muslims around the world, especially in Gaza, Palestine, Sudan, and other places facing hardship. May Allah bring ease, justice, and peace.

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🌙 Ramadan 2026: Important Dates
• First day of fasting: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
• First Taraweeh: Tuesday night, February 17, 2026
• Isha on February 17: 8:00 PM
• Suhoor ends (first day): 6:04 AM

Daylight Saving Time begins during Ramadan on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (18th Ramadan). Please note that prayer times will adjust accordingly.
• Eid al-Fitr: Friday, March 20, 2026
• Takbeer: 8:30 AM
• Eid Prayer: 9:00 AM

(Please continue checking the ISM app for updated prayer times.)

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🌟 Ramadan Programs & Activities

Insha’Allah, we will offer a full range of spiritual, educational, and outreach programs for youth, families, and individuals. Let us strive to make this a meaningful and transformative Ramadan together.

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🎨 Ramadan Craft Night

Organized by Sister Sara Sulaiman and team
📅 Saturday, February 7
⏰ 3:30–5:30 PM
📍 ISM Community Hall

A joyful event for all ages with crafts, stories, henna, pizza, and snacks.
Please reserve your spot by scanning the QR code and completing the form.

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🧹 Masjid Clean-Up Day

📅 Sunday, February 15
⏰ 4:00 PM

Help us prepare the House of Allah for Ramadan. We especially encourage middle and high school students to volunteer. Serving the masjid is an honor and a sadaqah.

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🤝 Hosting the Homeless During Ramadan

We plan to host our homeless neighbors on several Fridays during Ramadan (dates to be announced). We need families and youth teams to organize and prepare meals for approximately 50–70 guests.

If you would like to lead or volunteer, please text the Imam. This is a beautiful opportunity to embody the mercy of Ramadan.

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🕌 Taraweeh Prayer
• 20 raka‘at nightly
• Led by Imam Sirajuddin, Guest Hafidh Ridwan, and Hafidh Dr. Mustafa
• Completion of the Qur’an during Taraweeh and Fajr (Insha’Allah)

Isha timing:
• 1st–18th Ramadan: 8:00 PM
• 19th Ramadan onward: 8:10 PM
(Times subject to slight adjustment. Please check the ISM app.)

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📖 Qur’an Competition
• First 3 Sundays of Ramadan
• Immediately after Dhuhr prayer (2:15 PM)
• Upstairs in the masjid

Details regarding surahs, levels, and dates are available in the registration form. Please encourage your children and teens to participate in the Month of the Qur’an.

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📚 Qur’an Tahfeez & Tajweed Classes
• Mondays & Tuesdays
• 5:00–6:00 PM
• Upstairs in the masjid
• Taught by Guest Hafidh Ridwan

Adults are also welcome. Separate arrangements can be made upon request. There is no greater blessing than learning the Book of Allah in Ramadan.

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🧠 Qur’an Halaqa for Teens & Adults

Every Saturday during Ramadan
Between Asr and Maghrib (5:00 PM)

Understanding the Qur’an and applying its message to our daily lives.

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🍽 Iftar Arrangements & Sponsorship

Ramadan reminds us that “the provision of the believer is increased.” Alhamdulillah, we will host daily iftars at ISM.

Weekend Iftars (Friday–Sunday)

Open to the entire community.
• Fridays: Organized by Arab families
Coordinators: Sister Amal Musleh, Br. Mohammad Al-Amouri, Br. Wail Alamouri
• Saturdays: Organized by Indo-Pak community
Coordinators: Br. Asgar Qasim, Br. Israr Siddiqui, Br. Muhammad Usman Akram, Sister Inza Chaudhry
• Sundays: Organized by Bosnian community
Coordinators: Br. Dzevad, Sister Nihada, Br. Sanel, Br. Ramzo Pucar, Sister Shavala, Sister Hatiza Ramic, Br. Samir Ramic

Suggested contribution for those able: $500
If unable, contribute what you can.
Everyone is welcome regardless of ability to contribute.

Weekday Iftars (Monday–Thursday)

These are primarily for students, converts, singles, and those without family locally.

We still need sponsors for 14 weekdays.

Families volunteering to host:
• Must provide food and supplies.
• If inviting additional guests beyond intended attendees, a minimum $200 cleaning fee applies.

Please sign up and earn the reward of feeding fasting believers.

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🌿 Ramadan Etiquette & Reminders
• Do not waste food or water. Take only what you can eat.
• Practice the Prophetic guidance: one-third food, one-third water, one-third breath.
• Please do not prepare take-home boxes before students and latecomers have eaten.
• Food may be taken after Isha with permission of the hosts.

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🚨 Safety During Iftar & Taraweeh

Police presence will be available during peak hours.

We kindly ask:
• Parents to supervise children.
• Ensure children do not waste food or disturb worshippers.
• Sisters to use Door #2.
• Brothers to use Door #3.
• Elderly and individuals with special needs may use Door #2 or #3.

Let us maintain dignity, cleanliness, and safety throughout this blessed month.

May Allah ﷻ allow us to reach Ramadan in good health and sincere iman, accept our fasting and prayers, and unite our hearts in His obedience.

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Wishing you and your family a safe and blessed Ramadan.

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Mohammad Sirajuddin
Islamic Society of Michiana