The Northern California Islamic Council, a body representing 95 religious and civic institutions in the greater Bay Area, writes to express outrage at the unprovoked Israeli military desecration of Al-Aqsa Mosque (the third holiest site for 1.8 billion Muslims), and violent assault of peaceful worshippers during the Holy Month of Ramadan. Furthermore, NCIC denounces the…
Joint Statement and Recommendations by Northern California Islamic Council and APPNA Northern California Chapter on Reopening of Islamic Centers NCIC and APPNA Northern California recommends exerting extreme caution when deciding to reopen for indoor religious services. Despite the Supreme Court ruling, because of the high risk involved, and the extreme diligence and oversight that must…
Watch the recording on Facebook or Youtube. This year’s conference included mini-speeches by scholars from various schools of thought, nasheeds, and an interactive panel discussion with Q&A from the audience. This year’s theme was how to foster love among each other, and foster love of Allah, Prophet Muhammad PBUH, his family and companions, and Islam.…
Muslims Roll-Out Against Police Violence Watch the Recording here: Muslims Roll-Out – July 4th Posted by Northern California Islamic Council on Saturday, July 4, 2020
Fresh Produce Distribution 35,000 Lbs of Fresh Produce Distributed Thanks to Zakat Foundation for providing 35,000 lbs of fresh produce to East Oakland and surrounding communities. We had almost 100 volunteers that came out and distributed 1600 boxes in 2 hours! The Fresh Produce Distribution took place on Saturday, June 20, at Masjidul Waritheen,…
Juneteenth Jumma Friday, June 19, 2020, 1:00 pm Berkeley Civic Center 2180 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA 94704 Click here to watch the recording if you missed the event.
As he pleaded for his life, “I can’t breathe”, another innocent Black life was taken. The murder of George Floyd at the hands of four police officers is yet another tragedy, symptomatic of a widespread disease, far more lethal than the COVID-19 pandemic. Northern California Islamic Council (NCIC) expresses steadfast solidarity with the family of…
Click here for NCIC Guidelines for Reopening Masjids. On Monday, May 25, 2020, the State of California issued new guidelines for reopening houses of worship and religious institutions. Northern California Islamic Council welcomes the State’s new guidelines and will work proactively with city and county public health officials toward opening Bay Area mosques for prayers…
We are about to witness an unprecedented Eid in our lifetimes. This year we will be celebrating Eid under lockdown – which has made us come closer as a community.
Protecting human life, preserving lineage and protecting all human beings under normal circumstances are the over-arching aims of Islam and its diverse legal traditions.