SBIA Elections: Board of Directors & Board of Trustees
There will be three vacancies on South Bay Islamic Association (SBIA) Board of Directors by the end of 2019 year when the BoD term of Br. Arif Khan, Br. Zeya Bakhtyar, and Br. Irfan Vahora ends.
There will be one vacancy on South Bay Islamic Association (SBIA) Board of Trustees by the end of 2019 year when the term of Br. Kevin Champa ends.
SBIA is seeking nominations from motivated community members who can contribute their time, experience and expertise towards the growth and development of SBIA as one of reputed religious and social organization
in the bay area. It is a very rewarding and high impact way to do community service while learning new skills that can enhance their own careers.
The BoD/BoT nomination Forms will be available starting Aug 30th and the deadline for submitting signed nominations form is Sept 30th 2019 by 9 PM.
Please contact any of the following SBIA Election Committee Members if you have any questions or need
clarification.
| Name | Phone |
| Br Siddique Palla | 408-807-0497 |
| Br Mussa Burhan | 408-914-8473 |
| Nayeem Khaja | 408-219-1015 |
| Mustafa Ali | 510-579-7425 |
Or email at elections@sbia.info.
Jazakallahu Khairan,
Election Committee,
South Bay Islamic Association
Election Attachments:
- 2019 Election Timeline, Voter Eligibility & Nominee Eligibility
- 2019 BoD Nomination Form
- 2019 BoT Nomination Form
Supporting Kids in Foster Care
At 2345 Harris Way, San Jose
Join SBIA & SEEDS
for a community conversation on Supporting Kids in Foster Care
With
Imam Tahir Anwar and a panel of Muslim foster parents and social workers
Fostering in the Muslim Tradition | Navigating the Foster Care System | How to Become a Foster Parent | Additional Ways to Support Foster Kids and Families | Q &A with Muslim Foster ParentsRead More »
2019 Annual Mawlid: In His Blessed Footsteps ﷺ
At 2345 Harris Way, San Jose
Shaykh Faraz Khan • Imam Tahir Anwar
Maulana Nabi Raza Abidi
Nasheeds & recitation led by
Sidi Mouaz Nass • Sidi Bassem Rashidi • Qari Zakariae el-Makkaoui
Uthman Ames • Emmad Khan Qadri
& Performances by the children of Suffa Weekend Islamic Learning Program and SABA RISE AcademyRead More »
SBIA at Second Harvest Food Bank
At Second Harvest: 4001 N. 1st St., San Jose
SBIA has partnered up with Second Harvest Food Bank to help eliminate hunger. Come join us to help sort and package food that gets distributed to Santa Clara and San Mateo county residents.
For additional details:
Please email Br Zeeshan Mokarim at foodbank@sbia.info.
To Signup: SHFB Volunteer Sign Up Sheet
Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday - Sept. 18 | 6pm-8pm
Wednesday - oct. 9 | 6pm-8pm
Wednesday - Nov. 20 | 6pm-8pm
Read More »
New Musalla Project
Alhamdulillah, we have obtained the permit to begin construction on our new Musalla as well as a stairwell to the Musalla. Details of this major project are as follows:
- Permanent musalla per Master Plan
- Improved accessibility with a new stairwell from the lobby area
- Cost estimated at approximately $600K. The community's financial support is needed to secure these funds.
Weekly Dars
At 2345 Harris Way, San Jose
A Weekly Discussion Series Every Monday after Salat al Isha. Too often are we distracted by topics in life that do not concern God. Such seemingly meaningless distractions can, overtime, become destructive to one’s spiritual health. This weekly discussion series aims to orient one’s internal compass towards God. Covering a variety of topics (including current events, day to day fiqh questions, hadith, etc).
Sister’s Tafsir
At 2345 Harris Way, San Jose
A Weekly Tafsir for Sisters Only Every Thursday at 11am. An introductory course on Qur’anic exegesis (tafsir) of selected chapters. Taught by Imam Tahir Anwar, this course will cover the meanings along with general themes of the selected chapter. It will also guide one to appreciate the depths of the Holy Qur’an and its deep rooted connections to our daily lives.
Free Homeopathy Clinic
At 2345 Harris Way, San Jose
Are you looking for a holistic approach to restore your health and vitality? SBIA is pleased to announce the availability of a free Homeopathy clinic starting this week. Shiba Surti is a certified homeopath with 20 yrs of experience in Women’s Health including PCOS, Hormone imbalance, Depression, Osteoporosis, and also Children's Health including Ear infections, Autism, Teething, Colds and flu’s, other acute and chronic conditions like Allergies, Asthma, etc.
Appointments are available and the consultation is free with a suggested $10 donation to SBIA per visit if you can afford it.
To schedule your 20-minute session at SBIA, please email wellness@shibasurti.com
Free Math Tutoring
On Sundays | 11-12:30 pm | 325 N. 3rd St.
All ages and grade levels welcome. Basic Algebra through Calculus. Taught by Dr. Waheed Siddiqee.
The South Bay Islamic Association (SBIA) is one of the oldest Islamic Organizations in The Bay Area. Its headquarters are located in San Jose, CA. SBIA has been providing various services to the community since 1977 including the five daily prayers at two locations (San Jose Downtown, and Harris Way) and Friday prayers at both locations. SBIA has been active in spreading Islam through various Dawah programs and by hosting a number of activities including Weekend Islamic School, Quranic classes for children, Tafseer (English translation and Exegesis) classes for adults, conferences and community get-togethers.