Louisville Lip News for Louisville Muslims (04/20/2024)
Louisville Lip News for Louisville Muslims (04/20/2024)
Eid Celebration Party, Hufaz Recognition, Muslim Talent Show, How-to Festival, ACT Resources, Voter Registration & the Uncommitted Strategy, Mental Health Seminar, MCC Sisters Quran Halaqa, & more!
Salam Alaikum, Please consider subscribing to this newsletter for the Louisville Muslim community if you haven’t already and share with others. Please note that any flyers that are shared are posted at the bottom of each newsletter for your convenience if you'd like to download them.Announcement: If you’d like your business, nonprofit, and/or organization to be advertised, please contact me on Whatsapp at (502) 930-8391. This newsletter will also include thought-provoking articles that may be of benefit for community members to consider as we work together in our local masaajid & ummah.
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Masaajid & Muslim Org Events
Eid Celebration Party
Feysal Sheikh and the Somali Bantu Community will be hosting an Eid Celebration Party at Wyandotte Park today (Saturday, April 20th) at 2:00PM. If you would like to donate towards the party, you can assist via Zelle: feysalosheikh@gmail.com or Cashapp: $Sheikh1431.
HIRA Muslim Students’ Talent Show
HIRA Institute will be hosting a Muslim Talent Show where all are welcome to attend - youth will be reciting Qu’ran, giving short khatiras, reading poetry, & singing nasheeds. The girls program is on Thursday, April 25th at 1:00PM & the boys program will be on Tuesday, April 30th at 1:00PM. Please bring a dish or dessert to share after the event.
A Tour of Tales Halaqa with Miftaah Institute
River Road Masjid will be hosting Mufti Abdul-Wahhab Waheed of Miftaah Institute on Friday, April 26th from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. The theme of the halaqa will be regarding the story of Prophet Yusuf (AS). You can register here: https://www.miftaah.org/tour/tour-of-tales.
2024 Award Ceremony with HIRA
HIRA will be recognizing students’ achievements and all are welcome to join! The award ceremony will be on Thursday, May 9th with girls’ portion at 11:30AM to 12:30PM & the ceremony for boys will be 1:00PM to 2:00PM.
4th Annual Jalsah & Hufaz Ceremony
HIRA will be celebrating those students who have memorized the entire Quran & their graduation. Join HIRA on Saturday, May 11th from 5:00PM to 8:45PM. Dinner is available, childcare is available too.
Islamic Reminder
Masaajid & Muslim Org Programs & Halaqas
African in America Soccer Camp 2024
Coach Nini Mohamed is hosting his annual summer soccer camp this year from June 10th to August 2nd every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday from 8:00AM to 11:00AM at Iroquois HS (4615 Taylor Blvd). The free soccer camp is for youth ages 8 to 18, boys & girls. If you want to register your child or volunteer, please contact Br. Nini at (502) 654-4301.
HIRA Umrah
HIRA Institute and the families of the Islamic School & Programs will be organizing Umrah trips in late 2024 (December 23rd-29th, December 29th-January 4th 2025). Contact HIRA Institute for more details, price is around $3,900 with financing available. You can join the waitlist here: https://hirainstitute.typeform.com/to/srINVLJb?typeform-source=www.hirainstitute.org.
Muslim Bike Club
Community members at River Road Masjid bike weekly on Saturday mornings in the area around River Road. You can sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/rrmbike.
Food Truck for Sale by Muslim Family
Lightly used Food Truck in Louisville. All registrations and permits are current. Recent Health Inspections received A grade. The engine is in pristine condition. Low mileage with newly recently installed muffler. This modern 11’x 7’ mobile kitchen is loaded for the pro food truck operator. This is a ready turn key business only for the serious business minded and profit driven operators. Will only need new business owner wrap and logo. This food truck is being sold presently at $65,000.
The food truck is outfitted with the following equipment: 7’ hood with fire suppression, 24” Char Broil Grill, 15” flat top griddle, 40lb fryers, 18” rice cooker, chest Freezer, huge stand up refrigerator, 27” sandwich prep unit, spacious serving counter, concession window, 3-compartment sink, hand sink, 4 gallon water heater, 10,000 watt generator, 100lb propane tank, 30 gallon fresh water tank, 54 gallon grey water tan.
Contact Br. Abdullah Mahmoud for more details or to express interest in purchasing at (502) 510-8808.
Learn Spanish at al-Nur 4th St Masjid
Al-Nur Masjid hosts free classes to learn basic conversational Spanish! The classes run weekly on Sundays from 2:30PM to 4:00PM.
Local Muslim Lawyer offering Will Support
For those in the community who are looking to draft their Islamic will (الْوَصِيَّةُ), a local Muslim lawyer would like to be of assistance. Bear in mind, this is a service and thus not free. You can contact Br. Hishem Alsalman, Esq. by visiting Alsalman Law Firm website or calling (502) 785-8866 to learn more. Hishem also offers other legal services including immigration support.
Greenhaven Islamic Cemetery Guidelines
Greenhaven Islamic Cemetery has released guidelines, general rules, & instructions on how to arrange an Islamic funeral. These guidelines will be posted when entering the cemetery & will eventually be posted at all masaajid across Louisville. Link: https://ibb.co/z5nBKTj. If you have any questions about the guidelines, please reach out to me via Whatsapp at (502) 930-8391.
Programs for New Converts/Reverts
If you are a Muslim convert/revert here in Louisville, take 1-2 minutes of your day to fill this form out: https://forms.gle/ef7mKS8f3RzVdh757.
If you’d like to contribute to our stock of boxed sets that we gift new Muslims, visit https://www.beingmuslim.org/product/the-boxed-set/ & set shipping address to 6500 Six Mile Ln. If you are unable to purchase a boxed set, consider purchasing the Being Muslim book or the 25-pack of daily prayer pocket reference cards.
Al-Nur Masjid (2815 S 4th St) will be hosting weekly classes for new converts/reverts every Friday between 5:45PM - 7:15PM. You can register via Whatsapp at +19049162261 or by email at secretary@alnurmasjid.org.
I teach a class primarily for new Muslims (but anyone can attend) that aims to teach the fard al-ayn (individual obligations of Islamic knowledge including aqidah, worship, etc.) & beginners Arabic on Sundays at 10:00AM. If you are interested in attending, contact via Whatsapp (502) 930-8391 and we can set up an in-person tutor session or virtual session.
Sr. Sakinah Abdul-Jabbar teaches Islamic Studies for new reverts (but anyone can attend) on Saturdays from 1:05PM to 2:00PM at Guiding Light Islamic Center. We encourage you to come, enjoy sisterhood, & build bonds. The Taleems cover the basics of Islam, Tafsirs, & Hadiths. If interested, please Whatsapp her at (502) 510-8599.
Sisters’ Quran Halaqa at MCC
MCC has a Sisters’ Quran Halaqa every Saturday from 2:30PM to 4:00PM led by Sister Amal Aspero.
Quran & Islamic Classes with HIRA at MCC
HIRA & MCC are collaborating on their spring semester of Qu’ran & Islamic classes from January 8th to May 16th 2024. The classes will be held at MCC (8215 Old Westport Rd) on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30PM - 8:00PM for boys & girls ages 5-15. The tuition is $10 per class with 33 total classes. Online classes are also offered.
Young Sisters Program at GLIC
Guiding light Islamic Center is happy to announce their new young Muslim girls group called The Sakina Squad for girl ages 13-17. The group meets bimonthly on Sundays at 12:00PM at the Green Tree Academy building and enjoys different events, discussions, and activities led by sister Assia Amry. Registration is required Please contact: thesakinasquad@gmail.com for more information.
Taekwondo Classes for Families
MCC hosts the Choong Sung Taekwondo program for families on Tuesdays at 4:45PM (5:30PM for children ages 4-7), Fridays at 4:45PM (5:30PM for children ages 4-7), & Saturdays at 10:40AM (11:30PM for children ages 4-7). Adult classes are available, there is a free week trial starting the week of Tuesday, January 9th. Contact Sr Javeria for more details at (205) 222-3672.
Digital Literacy Program with SCL
The Somali Community of Louisville will be hosting online & in-person classes on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays to offer classes on computer, email, & internet basics & cyber security. Eligible students must live in Louisville, be from low income families (or individuals), 18 years & older. You can learn more by calling (502) 654-2178.
Qu’ran Program at GLIC
GLIC & NISL has a Qur’an program with Br. Abdullahi teaching Qaida Quranic reading. Classes are Mondays through Fridays with a slot between 3:45PM - 5:15PM for children, 5:15PM - 6:45PM for teenagers, 6:45PM - 8:15PM for adults & teenagers. Pricing is $50 for NISL students, $100 for non-NISL students. Contact Br. Abdullahi for more information at (502) 618-9709.
HIRA Alimiyyah Program 2023-2024
HIRA has created an alimiyyah program including studies such as Arabic grammar, syntax, morphology, Quranic tajweed, Seerah, & Fiqh topics. Enrollment is open for High School & College-level Students. Classes start August 2023 with classes Monday through Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM.
Friday Night Halaqas at LIC
LIC now hosts family halaqas every Friday at 7:00PM. It is encouraged to bring a dish to share, the topic is the lives of the Sahabah.
Al-Nur 4th St Halaqahs
Al-Nur 4th St Masjid has two halaqa series going on presently. The first halaqah is on Saturdays between Maghrib & Isha (8:15PM) and is taught by Sh. Yusuf Dairi. The second halaqah is for Quran memorization for adults on Sundays after Fajr with breakfast included.
Qu’ran Halaqa at ICL
ICL (1715 S Fourth St) has a weekly Quran halaqa on Wednesdays after Maghrib. If you are interested to follow and listen, please join the WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/CcDQ3yDo3bMJhwBe7Qxih6
Youth Sisters Group at MCC
MCC is happy to announce a weekly MS girls program for 5th to 8th grades. The program will include a weekly Halaqa plus several fun activities. Please contact us to be added to the Junior Girls Group: Sr. Cindyann: ( 919) 770-5056, Sr. Javeria: (205) 222-3672
Weekly Boys Program for Community
Br. Anwar Adam & Br. Nuradin Ali will be hosting weekly programs for boys on Saturdays at 4:00PM for boys ages 15 & older & on Sundays at 4:00PM for boys ages 12-14. This program will be held at GLIC. RSVP is required.
Major Masaajid Prayer Times
With the recent time change & certain apps not updating properly, the prayer times will not be listed in this newsletter today. If you’d like your masjid’s prayer times featured, please contact me via Whatsapp at (502) 930-8391.
City-wide Events & Beneficial News
11th Annual How-To Festival
The Louisville Free Public Library will be hosting their annual How-To Festival on Saturday, May 11th from 10:00AM to 3:00PM. Explore a range of topics including how to garden, how to keep livestock in the city, how to beekeep, how to maintain a car, & more topics!
Voter Registration Deadline
Please note that the deadline for voter registration is Monday, April 22nd. You can check here: https://elections.jeffersoncountyclerk.org/registration-deadlines/ to see if you are registered. Please note that Kentucky is a closed primary state so you must be registered with a political party to vote in that party’s primary election. Bear this in mind if you are taking part in the campaign across multiple Muslim communities in the United States to express Uncommitted against Joe Biden as a protest against his genocidal & genocide-abetting decisions against the Palestinians.
Mental Health Seminar at Americana Center
Americana World Community Center (4801 Southside Dr) will be hosting a mental health seminar with Arabic, French, & Somali translators available. The program will be on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:30PM.
ACT Resources
For high school students preparing for the ACT and other college placement exams, find these resources provided by the Louisville Free Public Library & take advantage today! Check here for details: https://www.lfpl.org/college%2Bcareer.
Financial Tools Seminar
The Office for Immigrant Affairs, Louisville's Office of Economic Development, and Kentucky Small Business Development Center in Louisville invite you to participate in a small business workshop on Saturday, April 20th from 9:30AM to 12:30PM at the Goodwill Opportunity Center (6201 Preston Hwy). Learn how to manage finances for your small business. Training Topics: Accounting/Budget, Cash Flow Management, Managing a Business. In this workshop: Discover tools for financial analysis, building a financial dashboard, and creating a business budget.
Urban Seniors Jobs Program
The National Urban League Senior Jobs Program provides community service & work-based training programs to help older works re-enter the workplace. This includes certificate programs, job placement assistance, & free computer classes. This program is free, apply today by calling (502) 585-4622. Refer to this flyer: https://ibb.co/Q6TL2Rr.
Summer Job with GE Appliances
SummerWorks is facilitating summer jobs with GE Appliances during the summer (June 3rd - July 26th) - hiring youth ages 17-21 to work full time 1st shift for $17.51 per hour. You can apply at SummerWorks Youth website here: https://www.kentuckianaearns.com/register.
VITA Free Tax Preparation Services
Louisville VITA provides free tax preparation services for those in need. To check eligibility, visit here: http://tinyurl.com/bdh9f67n. To schedule an appointment for in-person tax assistance, call 502-305-0005 or click button below.
Free FAFSA Workshops
Evolve502 & JCTC will be hosting various free workshops for you to learn how to file your FAFSA application for college financial aid! Refer to the flyer attached https://ibb.co/X8S7bXP!
KentuckianaBuilds Program
KentuckianaBuilds holds a program for 6 weeks that is both hands-on & technical to help job seekers enter careers in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, construction, HVAC, & other trades. Call (502) 362-2824 to learn more!
Evolve502 Scholarship
The Evolve502 Scholarship is now available for eligible students in the Jefferson County Public Schools Class of 2024. This last last-dollar scholarship covers a student’s tuition after federal and state aid has been applied. Scholarships may be used at any Kentucky Community & Technical College, including Jefferson Community and Technical College, or Simmons College of Kentucky. Apply here: https://evolve502.org/apply/. The application and required steps must be completed by July 15, 2024.
Large Item/Furniture Cleanup/Pickup
Large Item Pickup by appointment now is available in the Urban Services District across Louisville (Check this map to see if you live within this district: https://tinyurl.com/5zpahfyv). Those who live in the District will be able to quickly get rid of up to four large items once a week by making an appointment here: https://tinyurl.com/jhmhtk74. If items are not usable, check the list of items they will pick up here: https://tinyurl.com/54h5mxc9.
Free GED Prep with JCPS & ESL Classes
There are multiple programs for ESL classes across the city of Louisville at different locations & free GED prep at JCPS. Contact Sr. Sundus Michele Browning at micheleleebrowning@gmail.com.
Resource for Savings on Sustainability
Metro Louisville's Office of Sustainability has launched the Green Resources for Residents guidebook, a one-stop resource to help individuals and families save costs while going green! Residents can learn about financial incentives available through the Inflation Reduction Act, Louisville Metro Government, Louisville Gas and Electric, and more. Visit https://tinyurl.com/5n7zcc8r.
JCTC Youth Apprenticeship Program
JCTC has a Youth Apprenticeship Program which helps young adults enter certain fields such as automotive industries, machinist, welding, and nursing. To learn more and to request more information/to be part of the program, visit: https://jefferson.kctcs.edu/workforce-solutions/youth-apprenticeship.aspx
Purchase Property from the Landbank
The Landbank Authority is a cooperative effort by the major taxing authorities in Louisville Metro (city of Louisville, Commonwealth of Kentucky and Jefferson County Public Schools). Its mission is to put vacant and abandoned properties back into productive use to improve our neighborhoods by increasing property values, stimulate the tax base, and reducing crime rates. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/yc22kc2x
Need Marketing Material Produced?
If you are a business owner looking to have menus, signs, flyers, etc. - Please feel free to reach out to me. I am currently booked up with regards to web design services, being unable to take on more clients due to my working full-time as a developer with a local company. To see my portfolio of marketing material, check this link: https://imgur.com/a/4O1GHjg
Local Podcast for Louisville Muslims
You can visit the Ihya502 website to learn more about Ihya502, a local podcast for Louisville Muslims. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube!
Certified Muslim Therapist in Louisville
Courtesy of Sr. Amanda Brown: Sr. Amanda is a certified therapist based in Louisville who would like to offer her services to any who are in need. You may learn more about the specifics of her services here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/amanda-brown-louisville-ky/774530. She also offers two focus groups which you can learn more about in the flyer here: https://imgur.com/a/WwV7P6s!
Job & Career Opportunities
Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said:
وَلَا يَأْكُلُ إِلَّا مِنْ عَمَلِ يَدِهِ
David would never eat except from the earnings of his own hand’s work.
NEW: Kentucky Career Center (600 Cedar St) will be hosting a job fair on Wednesday, April 24th from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Dress professionally, bring a resume, and companies hiring at the fair include: Republic Bank, Seven Counties, Omni Hotel, Spectrum, & others.
Kroger has multiple positions opened across Krogers along Brownsboro Road, Ballardsville Rd, & Shelbyville Rd. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/krogerlou.
Generation Tux is hiring a warehouse supervisor, learn more here: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/2338662.
JCPS is hiring bus drivers, earning an average of $55,000 a year. Learn more here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/School-Bus-Drivers-Wanted.
Louisville Metro Housing Authority is hiring housing specialists, exterminators, & maintenance workers. Find more information here: https://ibb.co/XLdG2tM.
Louisville Grows is hiring for an Urban Agriculture Manager. Pay is $22-25 per hour based on experience, is a 40 hour per week position. Learn more here: https://louisvillegrows.org/landscaper-home/louisville-grows-seeks-an-urban-agriculture-manager/
Louisville Grows is hiring for an Urban Forestry Assistant. Pay is $18 per hour, is a 20 hour per week grant-funded position. Learn more here: https://louisvillegrows.org/louisville-grows-seeks-an-urban-forestry-assistant/
Louisville Emergency Services is looking to hire & train new EMTs for their ambulance services. $15 per hour during training, $18 after graduating. Learn more here: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/emergency-services/emt-recruit
Louisville Fire Department is hiring, learn more here: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/fire/services/become-firefighter
I receive newsletters about IT-related jobs/career openings, reach out to me directly if you want to learn about new job openings in the IT industry!
A professional organization in Louisville has a very up-to-date and well-made job board with different types of careers and open positions listed, visit: https://www.americaninno.com/kentucky/careers/
Look for a job/career with JCPS here: https://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/work-for-jcps?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
Kentuckianaworks hosts various career workshops including for Norton Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Technology-sector careers. Learn more at: https://tinyurl.com/3depb785
Spectrum has open positions, learn more here: https://jobs.spectrum.com/cs-louisville
Norton Healthcare has open positions, learn more here: https://nortonhealthcare.jibeapply.com/careers-home/jobs
Bank On Louisville and Louisville Metro Government, in partnership with LHOME, have launched a no-cost Financial Navigator Program. You can receive free assistance and guidance over the phone to help you manage the financial impact of COVID-19. Trained Financial Navigators are available to help you manage financial issues, identify actions steps, and make referrals to other programs and services: https://tinyurl.com/yrzjwy8d
Louisville Metro Government is hiring! Check it out here https://bit.ly/3kAvGec.
Job/Career Resources such as how to interview, how to write a resume, & more can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/dc7fhx6k
A local Job Board can be found here: https://www.liveinlou.com/jobs/
Small Business resources: Louisville Metro Government has a Small Business Development Center which helps people develop their ideas for a small business and start their new businesses. For a comprehensive guide on how to plan and start your new business, click HERE. For business coaching resources, click HERE.
