Board Recruitment Process

Board Recruitment Process Dear Brothers and Sisters, As Salaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah. Now that the nomination window has closed, we wish to thank the members of the ISB-ISBCC communities who took the time to nominate individuals they believe meet the criteria to serve on the Board of Directors. We appreciate the time and effort you committed to this process. The …

Governor Charlie Baker Visits ISBCC

We were honored to host our Governor Charlie Baker for jumua services. His visit continues to deepen our relationship with his administration, and we look forward to continue working with him on issues in the common interest of the people of our Commonwealth. Please listen to his message after our prayer services/khutbah, and please call his office at 617-725-4005 to …

Representing Our Faith, Our Voice

First MA Republican Governor to Visit a Mosque On Friday, February 1, 2019 at 1 pm, the Governor will join us for jumua (Friday services). This will be a historic moment for our community, marking the first time a Republican Governor will visit a mosque during his tenure. Gov. Baker will experience his first khutbah to be given by our …

Announcing Your Board Recruitment Committee!

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu Dear ISBCC Community Members, Nearly two weeks ago, the ISB Trustees sought your suggestions for a Board Recruitment Committee (BRC). We received many excellent names. Thank you so much for your suggestions! Diversity, expertise, and time commitment played critical roles in the selection of these candidates. The Trustees are grateful to have such a …

Excited for My New Role!

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu Dear ISBCC Community Members, I pray this message finds you in the best state of islam, iman and ihsan. As communicated by the Board, I am excited to take on the position of Director of Strategic Relations and Public Affairs for both the ISBCC and ISB. The last year and a half on the …

Important Organizational Announcement

As the ISBCC has now transitioned under the ISB Board of Trustees, two key priorities are our focus in this transformation phase. The first priority is establishing proper governance including activating and expanding an empowered Board of Directors (BOD) that would have the mandate to oversee the operations at all our current projects (ISBCC, ISB Cambridge and the waqf properties). …

Shaykh Yasir’s Speech at the Tree of Life Synagogue Vigil

Shaykh Yasir’s Speech at the Tree of Life Synagogue Vigil Transcript Good afternoon. In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful. To Him we belong, and to Him we shall return. We ask Him to send His peace and blessings upon all of the righteous prophets of God from Abraham, to Moses, to Jesus, to Muhammad. Brothers and sisters, …

ISBCC Statement on Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting

ISBCC Statement on Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting The leadership and Muslim Community of the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center (ISBCC) extend our deepest condolences to the members of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, and the entire Jewish Community for the senseless loss of life that occurred on Saturday, October 27, 2018. As people of faith, we …

Security Enhancement

Security Enhancement Over the past year and a half, the ISBCC has made a number of security enhancements to make sure our masjid is secure. These enhancements have included the installation of automatic gates and additional lights in the parking lot, high quality cameras inside and outside the building, restricted use of the garage to employees, locked garage doors and …

Jum’ah Prayer Update

Dear Beloved ISBCC Community, As Salaamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah. We are writing to you to announce a change in policy regarding prayer spaces for Brothers and Sisters during Jum’ah at the ISBCC, and to explain the necessity for this action.   Alhamdulillah, Brothers and Sisters from throughout Massachussetts and beyond come to the ISBCC for Jum’ah.  On many Fridays, we are …