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Monthly SRVIC Family Night on Friday 2/24 at 7pm focused on Islamic Investing & Financing

Our monthly family night is coming up. This month we’ll be focusing on Islamic Banking & Investing. Dinner is provided at 7pm, the program will begin after isha at 8pm. As we did last month, we’ll have entertainment for younger children. For more information:

This educational session will inform and educate the community on how Islamic financing & investing options differ from conventional models.

Key topics covered at this presentation:

  • Differences between Islamic Financing and Conventional Financing
  • Shariah Financing Models & Applications
  • Cost Comparison – Is Shariah Financing more expensive than Conventional Financing?
  • Islamic Investing – Principled, Value Oriented and Performance Driven
  • Planning for Retirement, College Education & Hajj… Is this necessary??
  • Community Q&A

Speaker(s):

  • Aijaz Hussain, Vice President National Sales, UIF Corp
  • Nayeem Qureshi, Director of Philanthropy & Trust Services, Amana Mutual Funds

About University Islamic Financial Corporation (UIF) UIF is one of the premier Islamic Banking companies in the US. In operation since 2003… UIF offers both Home and Commercial Financing to the Muslim Community. In many cases UIF’s pricing is less expensive than even conventional lenders because they are partly owned by University Bank, a Community Bank based in Ann Arbor, MI. The financing transaction takes place under the Murabaha (Installment Sale) or Ijara (Lease to Own) structure both of which are approved by some of the top Islamic Scholars in the world. UIF specializes in “low down payment” programs and treats each customer with the highest level of integrity, honesty and courtesy. You no longer have to compromise your religious beliefs to save money. For more information you can visit the company website:www.myuif.com or contact Aijaz Hussain, Vice President National Sales at ahussain@myuif.com

About Amana Funds The Amana Funds invest according to Islamic principles. Generally, these principles require that investors avoid interest (riba) and investments in businesses such as liquor, pornography, gambling, and banks. The Funds avoid bonds and other interst-bearing securities while seeking protection against inflation by making long-term equity investments. Of course, no mutual fund can guarantee that it will achieve its objectives. More information at http://www.amanafunds.com

New Adult Classes Starting with Ustadh Ali Ataie at SRVIC in February
Starting in February, we’ll be offering two new classes, one is a Beginners Arabic class and the other is a class focused on Aqidah. For details please visit http://www.srvic.org/education/adult-education/

Parking Instructions for Jumma
As one of the primary conditions of our larger capacity use permit, we must be vigilant about parking in the city approved parking spaces. Take a look at the map which highlights the approved locations for jummah parking.

All of the areas marked by vertical stripes are approved for our usage. In general avoid parking directly in front of our neighbors’ entrances. Also please allow the elderly & those with younger children to take advantage of the spaces closest to SRVIC.

We really need the entire community’s cooperation to ensure we are not burdens on our neighbors & in ensuring no issues with our use permit. Thank you for your help in advance

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Parking Reminder for Jumma

We would like to send out a quick reminder for everyone who is attending Jumma prayers in San Ramon today to follow the list below related to coming and leaving Jumma today. We only had one incident where there was a backup of cars turning on to Camino Ramon and we want to make sure this doesn’t occur.

Here is what we are requesting everyone to do:

1. Coming to SRVIC for Friday prayers:
DO NOT use Northbound Camino Ramon to make a left turn into the Office Park
Use rear entrance from Crow Canyon Place or use Southbound Camino Ramon to make a right turn into the Office Park
Carpool as much as possible to reduce the number of cars

2. Parking during Friday prayers:
If you are not carpooling then DO NOT park close to the Center
Park close to (Canyon Place) the back entrance of the Office Park. Since most of the available parking spaces are there

3. Leaving SRVIC after Friday prayers:
DO NOT make a left turn on Camino Ramon
Use rear exit (Crow Canyon Place) or turn right on Southbound Camino Ramon

Volunteers Needed for Jumma

We are looking for volunteers to help us manage traffic, monitor parking, and provide assistance to Jumma prayer attendees. Typically the volunteers are needed between 1:00PM – 1:45PM. If you are available and have an interest in helping us out, please contact Br. Khalid Ali at (925) 623-6696.

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