Prayer Time Table 2020 ( 1441-1442 Hijra )

Islamic Foundation is a non-profit organization located in Villa Park, IL, was founded in 1974 and since then has been serving the western suburbs community of Chicago. Islamic Foundation has the following programs:

Services Provided

All of this is made possible with Allah’s blessing and your support!

Prayers: Daily prayers along with both Eids, Taraweeh, Janazas, and other special prayers. Hifz School: Hifz classes are offered and have graduated dozens of students Annual Foundation Fairs: Community participation and spirit of Volunteer-ism are salient features, this is a family event Youth Activities: Weekly Youth Athletics for Boys and Girls (Archery, basketball, volleyball, etc) and Interactive Youth Program Talk Show and Seminars. The programs bring Muslim youth closer to Islam and together with friends. Weekly Halaqas: Men, Women, Youth Banquet Hall: 500+ guest seating, full service for functions Counseling :Provide guidance on religious and social issues Matrimonial Services: Yearly matrimonial banquets and dedicated website Dawah Outreach Services: Introducing Islam to the surrounding areas Annual Foundation dinner and Special Fund raising dinners: A tradition of Islamic Foundation, organize special fund raising dinners with specific goals Annual Seerat un Nabi program: Seerat and Nasheed program popularly attended by women from all Islamic centers in Illinois Boutique Bazaar/ Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha: Serves the purpose of Promotion of small businesses in the community Food Distribution to poor: Supply food to poor and needy As well as food pantries in neighborhood suburbs every Month and during Ramadan and Eid ul adha Community Outreach: Liaison with churches and other Islamic Centers promote the activities for interfaith harmony and interaction with the local community

Free Medical Screening: Hosts Health fairs Bi-Annually and every last Sunday of the month blood pressure diabetes asthma and obesity screening available on site Senior’s assistance Program: Provide information on Medicare and Public aid Ladies Luncheon: Held once a year for community women to update on our activities and take input for enhancements to our services and programs Monthly Seminars and lecture series: Monthly series of informative lectures; on health, nutrition and other social topics such as parenting etc. are arranged for the community benefit 50+ club seniors program: Senior’s program is held every last Sunday of each month program consists of discussions on social and health issues concludes with lunch Sunday Snack and Lunch Program: This program services the Sunday school students, snacks and juices are sold during the break time and a few lunches after zuhr prayers Turkey Distribution: This is done during the Thanks Giving as part of main-taining a caring and friendly relationship with the local community. Du page United: Participate in various community advantage related programs Working effectively among differences, division and diversity and Tools to create systemic change Adult Education: Classes are offered throughout the year, including hadith/seerah, spiritual, health, finance and business. Bookstore: A full service Islamic bookstore offers quality books from around the world. Zakat: Funds are collected and distributed to the needy throughout the year Quran Tafseer and Tajweed Classes: Weekly classes are open to the community relating to Tafseer and Tajweed

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Contact Information Main Office contact.mla5@gmail.com

Principal, Mohi Ahmed

symoah@gmail.com

Vice Principal, Kerry Brackin

kerry.brackin@yahoo.com (872) 588-9786

2020 Academic Year 2019-2020 January 5 Winter Break January 12 Quarter 3 Begins January 20 Parent Coffee February 16 Social Sunday February 23 Quarter 4 Begins March 1 Sports Day March 8 Parent Coffee March 15 Spring Break March 22 Spring Break April 19 Ramadan Kickoff April 26 Teacher Appreciation

Academic Year 2020-2021

August 23 Late Registration August 30 Ice Cream Social/Parent Orientation September 6 Labor Day September 13 Quarter 1 Classes Begin September 20 Parent Orientation October 4 Parent Coffee October 25 Quarter 2 Begins November 1 Parent Coffee November 29 Thanksgiving Break December 13 Service/Interfaith Day December 20 Quarter 3 Begins December 27 Winter Holiday

2021 January 3 Winter Holiday February 14 Service Day February 21 Quarter 4 Begins March 21 Spring Break March 28 Spring Break April 18 Ramadan Kickoff/Graduation April 25 Service Day

School Hours: 1:45 PM - 4:30 PM

Holidays and Breaks December 22, 2019 January 5, 2020 Winter Break March 15 March 22 Spring Break November 1 Thanksgiving Break December 27 January 3 Winter Break March 21 March 28 Spring Break

Admission Policy • Pre-K students must be toilet-independent and at

least 3 years old DOB preferably before 09-01-16

• Maximum age is 16 (no students past 10th grade)

Material Covered • Life and Seerah of the Prophet (SAW) • Quran Recitation • Meanings of Short Surahs • Quranic Arabic • Living in American as a Muslim • Life and Community-Building Skills • Leadership Skills • Islamic History

• Islam in other subject areas (e.g. art, society, STEM)

Muslim Leadership AcademyAn Islamic Foundation Youth Enrichment Program

Exciting electives for allage groups:Amazing Muslim Women

Stories of the Prophets through Crafts

Islamic Architecture

Islamic Ethics

Mindfulness: An Islamic Perspective

Check us out @ mlaprogram.com Contact us @ contact.mla5@gmail.com Join us Sundays from 2:00 - 4:30

Modern approach totraditional Islamic StudiesTeen Seminar

Guest Speakers

Emphasis on wisdom and beauty of Islamicvalues

All questions welcome and discussed

Original, interactiveQur’anic Arabic Curriculum:Literacy: reading fluency, comprehension

Literal and spiritual meaning

Personal application and reflection

Memorization

MUHSEN Program forSpecial NeedsSelf contained classroom or inclusiontrack with TA

ISLAMIC FOUNDATION PROGRAM BOOK 2015PAGE 6 PAGE 7

Contact Islamic Foundation Banquets630-941-8800 Ext.1048

Contact Islamic Foundation Banquets630-941-8800 Ext.1048

Contact Islamic Foundation Banquets630-941-8800 Ext.1048

Contact Islamic Foundation Banquets 630-941-8800 Ext.1048

Islamic Foundation Villa Park, 300 W Highridge road, Villa Park, IL 60181

Official Islamic Foundation Prayer Time Table. For any feedback or advertisement in next year’s Prayer Time Table, please email : calendar@islamicfoundation.org