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1501 N Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-765-2743
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“Photography, Representation, and Islam”

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Photo Credit by Alia Youssef
 
“Photography, Representation, and Islam”
The Philadelphia Photo Arts Center is hosting an event at Al-Aqsa Islamic Society. Join us to discover the work of Muslim women photographers from across globe. Join our discussion with Adab Ibrahim (Al Aqsa Outreach Coordinator) & Lori Waselchuk (PPAC). Light refreshments will be served.

Date: 10/21/17
Location: Al Aqsa Basement area accessed through the Men’s Entrance.
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

“Photography, Representation, and Islam” a conversation led by Adab Ibrahim and Lori Waselchuk. We will meet at PPAC at 10:30 AM, then walk to the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society (next door to PPAC), to tour Al-Aqsa. We will view work by Muslim women photographers and talk about the complexities of photography and representation in diverse Muslim cultures.

http://www.philaphotoarts.org/education/community-education/oh-snap/

Al Aqsa Saturday School

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Saturday School has started, but they are still taking registration for students up until October 28, 2017. Please come by the office (Through door by basketball court and office is first door to the left) by 11:45 to check for availability and register your child for classes. Please contact the Director Sis Nabila at 215 808-0137 for more information. 

4-Hour Weekend Workshop at University of Pennsylvania

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10% off! Use Promo Code: UPenn

4-Hour Weekend Workshop at University of Pennsylvania – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (12:00pm-4:00pm) –Houston Hall

Class date: (Saturday, October 28)

Khalid Casado will hold a 4-hour workshop at University of Pennsylvania on Saturday, October 28. Beginner and advanced students will have the opportunity to learn arabic thuluth script from a master calligrapher.

Open to both beginners and advanced students

To register using the promo code visit our signup page

Peace at Home Workshop

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This symposium brings together experts who will present ideas that can easily be put to use in your own home to bring families closer together and build stress-free, strong, healthier, happier relationships where everyone flourishes and even the teenager treasures family time.

The aim of the presentations and workshops is to:

  • Build a spousal relationship foundation
  • Become a better parent
  • Manage family members’ behavioral issues
  • Enhance child-parent connection

Important Dates

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The Moon was not sighted today. Saudi official moonsighting team has reported a negative sighting hence completing 30 days of Dhul Qi’dah.
 
Note the following dates:
 
1st Dhul Hijjah: Wednesday 23rd August
 
8th Dhul Hijjah/Start of Hajj: Wednesday 30th August.
 
Day of Arafah: Thursday 31st August
 
Eid al-Adha/Yaum an-Nahr: Friday 1st September.

Apology by Al Aqsa Society Leadership for Anti-Semitic remarks

A guest imam made anti-Jewish remarks which the leadership failed to recognize and condemn

Philadelphia, March 9, 2019: Al Aqsa Islamic Society has been recently criticized for sermons by a guest imam that contained anti-Jewish speech. We categorically denounce speech of this kind and apologize for not taking immediate corrective action. Al Aqsa rejects anti-Semitism in any form. It in no way represents our beliefs and policies, and is inconsistent with the interfaith work we have been doing for many years. As leaders of Al Aqsa Islamic Center, we pledge to be vigilant in ensuring that hate speech is neither heard nor tolerated in our mosque or community.

Chukri Khorchid, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Al Aqsa Islamic Society
Imam Mohamad Shehata, Al Aqsa Islamic Society

 

Recent Events and News at Al-Aqsa Islamic Society

Jum’ah Prayer 12:45pm

Jum’ah prayer will be held at 12:45pm at Al-Aqsa Islamic Society during the fall and at 1:00PM during the spring time.

16th Annual Interfaith Peacewalk for Peace and Reconciliation

Join us for the 16th Annual Interfaith Peacewalk. Let us join together and walk in unity and peace through the streets of Philadelphia. Pre-walk starting at Al-Aqsa 12:30. Those who would like to attend the prayer service are welcome to enter the prayer halls. Options to park and ride the shuttle buses for transport starting […]

Al Aqsa Joins the CAIR Vigil for NZ Victims at Love Park

March 16, 2019. Muslims, Christians, Jews, friends and allies joined together Saturday evening to remember the victims of the New Zealand massacre. Our strength is through our unity! We appreciate all those who attended! Article Links: https://6abc.com/vigil-held-at-love-park-for-new-zealand-shooting-victims/5199348/ https://www.philly.com/news/nation-world/muslims-shooting-christchurch-new-zealand-vgil-love-park-20190317.html https://kywnewsradio.radio.com/articles/news/unity-amongst-ourselves-love-park-vigil-new-zealand-victims https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2019/03/16/new-zealand-mass-shooting-philadelphia-interfaith-vigil-victims-love-park/

Al Aqsa statement About New Zealand Massacre

Inna lilLahi wa inna ilayhi raji`oon. Verily, unto God do we belong and, verily, unto Him we shall return.   We are truly devastated and disheartened by the violent attack and massacre of our brothers and sisters in New Zealand. Our hearts and prayers are with the victims and their families. May Allah grant them […]

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Upcoming Events

Al-Aqsa Islamic Academy

Al Aqsa Islamic Academy Philadelphia

Al-Aqsa Islamic Academy is a full-time private Islamic school offering classes from Kindergarten-10th grade. We aim to provide an Islamic environment for all students, enabling them to acquire academic excellence and Islamic morals to prepare them to become viable individuals able to meet the challenges of our changing world.
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Arab American CDC

Philadelphia Arab American CDC

The Arab American CDC works with Al-Aqsa to help assist the community with various social services such as helping aquire low income utility assistance, government benefits, tax returns, immigration, legal services, youth programs, affordable housing and much more. The AACDC office is conveniently located in the mosque. For more information, contact office manager Amna Ahmad (215)765-0607 or visit www.arabamericancdc.org

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