Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids

10/01/2025

Alhamdulillah, what an incredible evening with Shaykh Mikaeel Smith at ICCR! 🌙
We gathered to explore Prophetic Emotional Intelligence—learning timeless lessons from the Prophet ﷺ on navigating our emotions, relationships, and challenges with wisdom and compassion.

Jazakum Allahu Khair to everyone who attended and helped make this event so impactful. May Allah allow us to embody these lessons in our daily lives. 🤲

08/31/2025

Salaam wa alaykum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,

📚 Salaam School will be holding NEW student registration on:

🗓️ Saturday, September 6, 2025
⏰ 10:00 – 11:00 AM
📍 2999 1st Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404

➡️ Registration is first come, first serve.
➡️ Spots cannot be guaranteed if you do not register during this time.

Please arrive promptly, we look forward to welcoming new families to Salaam School, in shaa Allah!

08/26/2025

Bismillah ar-Rahman ar-Raheem, Assalamu Alaikum,

When life feels heavy and the world asks more than we can give, where do we return to find quiet strength— without losing ourselves in the process?

*Join us for our 4th Annual Sisters’ Retreat: *“I’ll Go With That: Finding Strength in What Is”*

A faith-centered day of rest, reconnection, and remembrance. Not to fix, but to return—to what sustains you, to what already makes you whole.

Come as you are. Dress comfortably and modestly. Bring a yoga mat and an open heart.

🎟️ Limited to 100 sisters.
🔗 www.crmosque.org/store/p/retreat

Can’t join? Make du’a for us or sponsor a sister in need.

With love,
Sara

Questions? Contact Sr. Julie (319‑961‑7933)

P.S. Our guest speaker is a renowned expert in both faith and mental health. Name coming soon!

08/21/2025

📣 Two amazing upcoming events at ICCR!

Don’t miss out:

🏕️ Man Camp (Sept 5–7)
Registration closes next week!
A weekend of brotherhood, survival training, archery, prophetic manhood, and more. Open to ages 16+ (14-15 with parent/guardian)!

📌 Register now at: www.crmosque.org/store/p/man-camp-2025

🧠 Prophetic Emotional Intelligence Seminar
🗓️ Friday, September 19th from 6PM-9PM

Shaykh Mikaeel Smith joins us to explore how the Prophet ﷺ modeled emotional intelligence in relationships, hardship, and community life.
🔗 Register: bit.ly/propheticeq0919

08/18/2025

The Islamic Center of Cedar Rapids (ICCR) and Oaktree Institute recently came together for a transformative Strategic Planning Retreat, marking a significant milestone in our shared mission to strengthen leadership and build a thriving future for our community.

Over 1.5 days, Oaktree guided ICCR’s Board, Executive Leadership, Committee Leads, Youth Leads, Major Donors, School Admins, Volunteers, and key community members through a dynamic planning process led by seasoned trainer Mourad.

Through interactive sessions, strategic exercises, and deep reflection, participants worked together to chart a bold and actionable future for ICCR; rooted in values, clarity, and collaboration.

Thank you to everyone who participated, captured moments, and shared feedback. Your dedication is shaping the next chapter of ICCR’s journey.

Learn more about Oaktree Institute’s work:oaktreeinstitute.org

08/07/2025

🍿 𝗜𝗖𝗖𝗥 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 🎬

The ICCR Youth Program invites you to a cozy 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗲 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 this 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟳–𝟵 𝗣𝗠!

We’ll be watching 𝘼 𝘽𝙪𝙜’𝙨 𝙇𝙞𝙛𝙚, so bring your 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀 and join us for a fun evening together.

𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱!

📍 ICCR
📅 Sunday, August 10th from 7–9 PM

𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙞𝙧 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨.

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/07/2025

🔥 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 – 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻! 🔥

A weekend of brotherhood, skill-building, and spiritual growth — don’t miss out!

📅 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝟱–𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
📍 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲, 𝗜𝗔
🎯 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱! 𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝟲+ (𝟭𝟰–𝟭𝟱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁/𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻)

🏕 Activities include survival training, archery, fishing 101, prophetic manhood sessions, and more — all in the great outdoors.

🎤 Guest Speaker: Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy
💪 Coaches: Dr. Tariq Igram & Br. Humza Igram

💲 $249/person – includes food, tents, and supplies

📌 Register now at: www.crmosque.org/store/p/man-camp-2025

🚨 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱!

08/03/2025

🔥 Man Camp 2025 – Registration is Open!🔥

Join us for an unforgettable weekend of adventure, brotherhood, and faith!

📅 Sept 5–7, 2025 | 📍 Toddville, IA
For ages 18+ (14–17 with parent/guardian)

🏕 Activities Include:
• Camping (2 nights)
• Survival training & woodsmanship
• Archery & bow/arrow skills
• Fishing & hunting basics
• Outdoor games & competitions
• Prophetic Manhood Training
• …and more!

Spots are limited! 📌 Register here: www.crmosque.org/store/p/man-camp-2025

07/28/2025

📣 𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗨𝗽!
While these events are not organized by ICCR, we’re happy to support and share opportunities that benefit our community!

🎒 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝟮 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗚𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆 - Hosted by 𝘐𝘊𝘕𝘈 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘧

Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, and ice cream for kids!

🗓 𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 2𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙩 1:30𝙋𝙈
📍 𝙄𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙘 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙚𝙙𝙖𝙧 𝙍𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙙𝙨 (𝙄𝘾𝘾𝙍)
✉️ Contact: [email protected]

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🇵🇸 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲: 𝗚𝗮𝘇𝗮 𝗡𝗼𝘄 - Hosted by 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘜𝘚𝘈

An evening of unity and inspiration with guest speaker Hamza Khader. Dinner will be served.

🗓 𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 9𝙩𝙝 𝙖𝙩 6:00𝙋𝙈
📍 𝙍𝙖𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙃𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙡, 𝘾𝙚𝙙𝙖𝙧 𝙍𝙖𝙥𝙞𝙙𝙨

Let’s support and uplift these impactful initiatives together 💙

07/21/2025

📝 Community Survey – One Per Household

Assalamu Alaikum,

We’re conducting a short demographic survey to help us better understand the location and makeup of our community. The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete and will be imperative in guiding important decisions about programs, services, and future planning at the masjid.

📌 Please complete only one survey per household so we can avoid duplicate data.

📍 Click here to fill it out:
🔗 [https://forms.office.com/r/nmnPRqZbWN?origin=lprLink]

Jazakum Allahu Khair for your time and for helping us build a stronger, more informed community!

06/06/2025

𝗗𝗵𝘂𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗷𝗷𝗮𝗵 𝟭𝟬, 𝟭𝟰𝟰𝟲

𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵 𝗔𝗪 - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵

Being 𝗬𝗮𝘄𝗺 𝗮𝗹-Ḥ𝗮𝗷𝗷 𝗮𝗹-𝗔𝗸𝗯𝗮𝗿—𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗮𝗷𝗷, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗶𝗱—it is only fitting that we reflect on what many scholars consider to be the 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵’𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 (اسمُ اللهِ الأعظم) - 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵

𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵 is The One who encompasses all His Names and Attributes—the only One truly worthy of worship.

▪️ “𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵” is not just a name—it is 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘢𝘮𝘦, the one that all other Names return to. Every name—𝗔𝗿-𝗥𝗮ḥ𝗺ā𝗻, 𝗔𝗹-Ḥ𝗮𝗾𝗾, 𝗔𝗹-𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿—describes Him, but “𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵” is His personal and supreme Name.

▪️ It is the Name that softens hearts, brings peace to the soul, and lifts duʿā straight to the heavens.

▪️ To say “𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗵” is to call upon every aspect of His Mercy, Power, Knowledge, and Love—all in one word.

📖 “𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙙, 𝙄 𝙖𝙢 𝘼𝙡𝙡𝙖𝙝. 𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙙𝙚𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙚𝙭𝙘𝙚𝙥𝙩 𝙈𝙚, 𝙨𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥 𝙈𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙥𝙧𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙈𝙮 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚.” [𝗦ū𝗿𝗮𝗵 Ṭā-𝗛ā 𝟮𝟬:𝟭𝟰]

06/06/2025