Eid al-Adha Prayer and Celebration
At Expo Hall, Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
Due to several verifiable sightings of the new crescent of Dhul Hijjah on August 12, first of Dhul Hijjah will be on Monday, August 13th with Eid al-Adha falling on Wednesday, August 22.
SBIA adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on the confirmed, verifiable naked-eye sighting of the new crescent moon globally.
The Day of `Arafah: The 9th of Dhu’l Hijjah and The Takbirs of Eid
The 9th of Dhu’l Hijjah is known as ‘the Day of `Arafah,’ because the pilgrims at Hajj gather at `Arafah in worship, which is one of the three central integrals of the Hajj rituals. Its importance is such that the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Hajj is `Arafah.” [Reported in most major hadith works]
Read More on Arafah & Days of Takbir on Seekers Guidance >
Also remember to perform sacrifice if an individual meets the conditions of nisab. If unable to perform themselves, one can either contact a local halal butcher, or do it through any Islamic charity that offers the service.
3 Vacancies: SBIA Board of Directors
SBIA will have three vacancies on the Board of Directors for SBIA at the end of 2018 when the terms of Br. Raheel Merchant, Br. Asif Ansari, and Br. Isfandyar Qazi ends. In addition, there will be one vacancy on the Board of Trustees at the end of 2018 when the term of Dr. Muhammad Saleem ends.
A candidate must be nominated and seconded by current SBIA members using this form. Each community member can nominate up to 3 individuals. This form may be photocopied as needed.
Nominees for the board must fulfill the following conditions:
- Be a Muslim [Must believe in the unity of Allah (SWT), and the finality of Prophet Muhammad (S).]
- Must be 19 years of age or older by January 1, 2019
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, San Mateo, or Alameda Counties, CA, USA.
- Has been an eligible voting member of SBIA for past 3 years and donated $850 per year between July 1st 2015 to June 30th 2017 and $900 between July 1st 2017 & June 30th 2018 to Operating Funds or New Masjid.
Nomination Deadline: Saturday, September 30, at 9:00 PM Pacific Time
Nomination Forms must be delivered to Election Committee Members:
Br. Siddique Palla 408-807-0497
Br. Mussa Burhan 408-914-8473
Br. Nayeem Khaja 408-219-1015
Br. Mustafa Ali 510-579-7425
The forms can be emailed to: election@sbia.info.
The length of term for a Trustee is 5 years. The length of term for a Director is 3 years.
Required Forms
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 - Aug 15th | 6pm-8pm
Wednesday - Sept 19th | 6pm-8pm
Wednesday - Oct 17th | 6pm-8pm
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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.