Ashura Program
At 2345 Harris Way, San Jose
We welcome you to join us with your family and friends to SBIA's annual 'Ashura event.
6:54pm Salat al-Maghrib
7:05 Iftar
8:00 pm: Ustadh Ali Ataie will be our featured speaker
9:00 pm: Salat al-Isha
In the absence of any verified reports of the 1st crescent of Muharram 1439 being sighted on Wednesday Sep 20, the month of Dhul Hijjah will complete its full cycle of 30 days. The Islamic year 1439 Hijri will begin insha Allah with Maghrib on Thursday Sep 21, with Friday, Sep 22 being the 1st day of the new year. We pray that Allah SWT continues to shower the ummah with his blessings in the new year. The Day of 'Ashura (10th of Muharram) will fall on Sunday, Oct 1. Please join us with your family and friends for our annual 'Ashura program in the evening of October 1.
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:
Upcoming Dates:
Wednesday - October 11th | 6pm-8pm
Wednesday - November 15th | 6pm-8pm
Board of Director (BoD) & Board of Trustee(BoT) 2017 Elections
Assalamu Alaikum SBIA Member:
There will be three vacancies on South Bay Islamic Association (SBIA) Board of Directors by the end of 2017 year when the BoD term of Br. Shan Saigal, Br. Muhammad Qamaruzzaman, and Br. Athar Siddiqee ends.
There will be one vacancy on South Bay Islamic Association (SBIA) Board of Trustees by the end of 2017 year when the term of Sr. Rafia Syed 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 bayarea. 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 2017 by 9 PM.
Please contact any of the following SBIA Election Committee Members if you have any questions or need clarification.
Name | Phone Number |
Br Siddique Palla | |
Br Mussa Burhan | |
Nayeem Khaja | |
Mustafa Ali |
Or contact the above individuals by emailing elections@sbia.info.
Important Links
Election Timeline »BOT Nomination Form »BOD Nomination Form »
Weekly Halaqa
At 2345 Harris Way, San Jose
Classes resume October 2nd
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
Classes resume October 5th
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
The Radiant Lamp
A commemorative journal issued on the occasion of SBIA’s 35th anniversary. Articles feature the history of SBIA, contemporary issues, as well as historical pieces. Read More »
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.