Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Masjid Construction Update (Late December 2013)


Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh!

Alhumdullilah! After completing the rough framing of Tracy Islamic Center's Masjid “Phase 1-A”, now we are moving forward with building’s exterior finishing plus onsite development work.

To see the latest construction progress pictures please click the following link:

Insha-Allah, our goal is to complete “Phase1-A” by the mid of June, 2014 and to hold our upcoming Ramadan Traweeh prayers in the Masjid.

   Building a Masjid is "Sadaqah Jariyah”,
                               
Let us join hands, “Every Penny Counts”

We request you to please participate with your Donation or with your Qard-e-Hasana, so that we move forward quickly with the construction process and achieve our goal on time.

You can donate online using our secure online donation system at www.tracyislamiccenter.org or you can also write your donation check to “Tracy Islamic Center” and mail it to the following address:
 
Tracy Islamic Center
P. O. Box 1644
Tracy, CA 95378-9989
 
We further request you to please forward this email to your family members and your circle of Muslim friends, so that they can also get an opportunity to participate in this Masjid's construction.
 
For any question or suggestion, please leave your message at
(209) 830-6286.
 
Jazak Allah,
Board of Directors
Tracy Islamic Center
Tracy, California

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Inna Lillah Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'oun

Dear Respected Community Member:

Asalaam-olaykum,

Inna Lillah Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'oun

Truly we belong to Allah and truly to Him we shall return. [Al-Baqara - (002:156)]

Tracy Islamic Center expresses its deepest condolences that Mr. Mumtaz Ali, the father of Brother Mohammad Shakil (TIC Board Member), has passed away today in Karachi, Pakistan.  May Allah (SWT) The Most Merciful have mercy on his soul, forgive his short comings and accept his prayers and good deeds. Grant peace and Noor in his grave, grant him the best of the Jannah (Jannat al-Firdaous).

Please make Dua-e-Maghfirah for him, May Allah (SWT) grant him a place in Jannat-ul-Firdaus. May Allah (SWT) give strength and sabr-e-jameel to the family of Brother Mohammad Shakil to bear this loss.

May Allah (SWT) grant patience to the family and increase their Imaan, make them better Muslims, replace what they lost with something better! Ameen.

Wasalaam,

Tracy Islamic Center
Tracy, CA

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

TIC Eid Picnic/Get-together

Asalaam-olaykum and Eid Mubarak!
 
On this Saturday, Oct 19th we have a “Potluck based TIC Eid Picnic/Get-together".
 
Event Location:
Veteran's Park
238 Glenhaven Drive
Tracy, CA 95377

[Click for Map]
 
Event start time: 11:00 AM
Event end time: 3:00 PM
 
We request you to please bring one cooked dish, marinated Chicken (for BBQ) and soft drinks  (Coke, Pepsi etc.) for your family and also to share with others.
 
Tracy Islamic Center will provide the BBQ grill, Coal, Drinking Water, Tea, Paper Products and Ice.
 
There will be lots of fun activities for the kids as well.
 
We need volunteer help on this event please contact TIC Board Members
1)      Br. Irfan Usman (510-303-5444
2)      Br. Wajahat Hussain (510-378-4123)
3)      Br. Tauqir Syed (510-377-4109)
4)      Br. Mohammad Shakil (510-329-2642)
5)      Br. Jehangir Hussain (209-608-0033)
 
 
We are looking forward to see you in this Tracy Islamic Center Eid Picnic/Get-together.
 
Thank you,
 
Board of Directors
Tracy Islamic Center

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Eid-ul Adha, Tuesday October 15th, 2013 (1434 H)

Asalaam-olaykum,
 
Based on Saudi Arabia’s announcement for the start of the month of Dhul Hijjah, the Day of Arafat will be on Monday Oct 14th and Eid al-Adha will be on Tuesday Oct. 15th, 2013.
 
Insha'Allah, Tracy Islamic Center will hold Eid-al-Adha prayer at I.P.F.E.S. (Portuguese hall) in Tracy on Tuesday Oct. 15th.
 
Takberaat: 7:30 am
Prayer (Salah): 8:00 am
 
   I.P.F.E.S. Hall Address:
   400 West 9th Street
   Tracy CA 95376
 
There is limited parking on the premises but lots of roadside parking around the hall.
 
Please Note: Due to local area schools start time we are expecting heavy traffic on the roads, therefore we request you to please give yourself ample time to reach the hall.
 
Jazak Allah,
Tracy Islamic Center

Monday, September 16, 2013

Masjid Construction Update

Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh!
 
We are very pleased to inform you that Alhumdullilah! with the help of Allah (SWT) and with your cooperation the foundation slab of Masjid construction “Phase 1-A” has been completed on September 11, 2013.
 
To see the construction pictures please click the following link:
 
 
Now above the foundation slab, the Masjid framing including rough carpentry and roofing, has been started and is expected to complete by the mid of November, 2013.
 
We are looking forward for your generous financial support for this "Sadqa-e-Jariya" project so we can complete the construction of “Phase1-A” by the mid of June, 2014 and Insha-Allah to hold our next Traweeh prayers in the Masjid.
 
We further request you please forward this email to your family members and in your circle of Muslim friends so that can also participate in the construction of this Masjid (a Sadqa-Jariya project).
 
Jazak Allah,
 
Board of Directors
Tracy Islamic Center
Tracy, California

Thursday, August 15, 2013

TIC School Starting Monday, Aug 19th

Respected Community Member,

Asalaam-olaykum,

Tracy Islamic Center's new school year (2013-2014) will start from Monday August 19th, 2013. We have one class per day except on Fridays and Sundays.

Our respected Sheikh Basem teaches our youth on proper recitation of the Holy Quran in the Arabic Language and also Hadiths and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Currently each class has a limited enrollment of 15 students /class and each class will be assigned on first come, first served base.

Please click the following link to get TIC School registration form for the year 2013-2014.

TIC School Registration Form


Please submit your completed School Registration form as soon as possible to Sheikh Basem at Asr, Masghrib or Isha prayers.

Request: Tracy Islamic Center is looking for volunteer help in TIC School Management, if you can help, please reply this email or leave your name and contact information at Tracy Islamic Center Phone #209-830-6286.

Thank you,

Board of Directors
Tracy Islamic Center

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Eid Mubarak! Eid-ul-Fitr Tomorrow Aug. 8th, 2013

Respected Community Member,
 
Asalaam-olaykum,
 
Eid Mubarak! 
 
The new moon has been sighted locally in Stockton, CA and also globally in variuous countries, including Saudi Arabia, therefore the first of Shawwal and Eid-ul-Fitr will be on TomorrowThursday August 8th, 2013.
 
Eid-ul- Fitr prayer arrangement:
 
1. Eid prayer start time: 8:00 AM (sharp)
2. Location: Veteran's Park
3- Address: 238 Glenhaven Drive, Tracy, CA 95377 [Click for Map]
 
"Eid-ul-Fitr Salat (Namaz) is a Wajib (strongly recommended, just short of obligatory) salat of two raka'ah. This salat should be performed with Jama’at with extra six Takbirs, three of them in the beginning of the first raka'ah and three of them just before ruku' in the second raka'ah. The Eid prayer is followed by the khutbah (sermon) and then a supplication (dua) asking for forgiveness, mercy and help for all living beings across the world.”
 
Fitra amount is $10.00/person:
 
Please make sure to contribute your Fitra before the Eid prayers.
Tracy Islamic center will have Fitra collection boxes available at the Veteran's park.
 
Please Note: On New Moon Night (Chand Raat), Traina School Hall will be available for the sisters only from 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM.
On that night Isha Prayers will be held at Tracy Islamic Center, 11299 West Larch Rd, Tracy, CA.
 
 
Special request to all Community Members:
 
1- There will be plenty of road side parking at Veteran's park so please do not park your vehicle in front of any driveway of any neighborhood house.
 
2- Since we will be praying Eid in an open park, please allow ample time to park your car and make your way to the designated prayer area, shown on the map [Click for Map].
 
3- Please be careful: Tracy Police will make rounds around the Veteran's park area and illegally parked vehicles will be towed away at the owner's expense.
 
4- The grassy ground in the Veteran's park is expected to be a little wet. We need extra plastic tarps, if any community member has tarps to lend please bring them with you to the park.
 
5- We will appreciate that you please bring your own chair, if you need one.
 
Please accept an advanced Eid Mubarak from the Management team of Tracy Islamic Center.
 
 
Thank you,
 
Tracy Islamic Center Board of Directors 

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Eid-ul-Fitr 2013

Respected Community Member,
 
Asalaam-olaykum,
 
Based on the new moon sighting, Insha'Allah Eid-ul-Fitr will be on eitherThursday August 8th or Friday August 9th, 2013.
 
Eid-ul- Fitr prayer arrangement:
 
1. Eid prayer start time: 8:00 AM (sharp)
2. Location: Veteran's Park
3- Address: 238 Glenhaven Drive, Tracy, CA 95377 [Click for Map]
 
"Eid-ul-Fitr Salat (Namaz) is a Wajib (strongly recommended, just short of obligatory) salat of two raka'ah. This salat should be performed with Jama’at with extra six Takbirs, three of them in the beginning of the first raka'ah and three of them just before ruku' in the second raka'ah. The Eid prayer is followed by the khutbah (sermon) and then a supplication (dua) asking for forgiveness, mercy and help for all living beings across the world.”
 
Fitra amount is $10.00/person:
 
Please make sure to contribute your Fitra before the Eid prayers.
Tracy Islamic center will have Fitra collection boxes available at the Veteran's park.
 
Please Note: On New Moon Night (Chand Raat), Traina School Hall will be available for the sisters only from 9:30 PM to 11:30 PM.
On that night Isha Prayers will be held at Tracy Islamic Center, 11299 West Larch Rd, Tracy, CA.
 
 
Special request to all Community Members:
 
1- There will be plenty of road side parking at Veteran's park so please do not park your vehicle in front of any driveway of any neighborhood house.
 
2- Since we will be praying Eid in an open park, please allow ample time to park your car and make your way to the designated prayer area, shown on the map [Click for Map].
 
3- Please be careful: Tracy Police will make rounds around the Veteran's park area and illegally parked vehicles will be towed away at the owner's expense.
 
4- The grassy ground in the Veteran's park is expected to be a little wet. We need extra plastic tarps, if any community member has tarps to lend please bring them with you to the park.
 
5- We will appreciate that you please bring your own chair, if you need one.
 
Please accept an advanced Eid Mubarak from the Management team of Tracy Islamic Center.
 
 
Thank you,
 
Tracy Islamic Center Board of Directors 

Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Friday August 2nd, Khatm-ul-Quran & Fundraising for Masjid Construction

Dear Respected Community Member,

Asalaam-olaykum,

Khatm-ul-Quran:
Traweeh prayers Khatm-ul-Quran will be held on the night of Friday August 2nd, the 25th of Ramadan.

Isha Prayer start time: 9:45 pm
Location: Traina Elementry School, Tracy

New Masjid Fundraising:
On the same night after Isha prayers Insha-Allah we will have the fundraising for Masjid Construction.

Alhumdullilah, Masjid construction has already started now it needs your financial support so we can continue on with the construction process.
"Our goal is to pray next Traweeh at our Masjid. "

Regardless of any differences let us work together as team and we can achieve this goal. Please participate in this fundraising event and donate generously.

To see Masjid construction pictures please click the following link:

After Dua-e-Khatm-ul-Quran sweets will be distributed.

Community Iftaar on this weekend:
Insha-Allah on this last weekend of Ramadan we will also have community iftaar on both Saturday August 3rd & Sunady, August 4th .

Please join these last community iftaars of the holy month of Ramadan with your family and friends.

Jazak Allah,
TIC Management Team

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Masjid Ground Breaking

Respected Community member,
 
Asalaam-olaykum,
 
Alhumdullilah finally the time has arrived to start the construction work of our Masjid in this Holly Month of Ramadan.
 
Construction preparation work has started today and Insha-Allah on this Friday July 26th we are holding a ground breaking ceremony right after Friday prayers at 2:45 pm at the New Location.
 
Address: 11970 W. Larch Road (at the corner of W. Larch & Corral Hollow Road) Tracy, CA 95304 [Click for Map]
 
We request you to please attend this historic event for our Muslim Community.
 
We further request you to please help with your generous donations so we can continue on with the construction process and build this urgently needed Masjid and start praying there as soon as possible.

Jazak Allah,

Management Team

Tracy Islamic Center

Saturday, July 6, 2013

TIC Update July 06, 2013

Dear Respected Community Member,

Asalaam-olaykum,

Ramadan preparation:

Insha-Allah based on the new moon (Hilal) sighting, the first Traweeh Prayers will be held either on Monday July 8th or Tuesday July 9th along with Isha prayers and our respected Sheikh Basem will lead the Traweeh prayers.

Currently Tracy Islamic Center (TIC) does not have a sufficient facility to hold large congregation prayers (Traweeh prayers) during the nighttime therefore for your convenience once again in this year the multipurpose hall at Traina Elementary School in Tracy has been reserved therefore to cover additional expenses we request every Muslim family from Tracy & Mountain House area to please donate $100 to towards the Ramadan expense.

To print Tracy Islamic Center Ramadan Calendar please click the following link:

For Ramadan Prayer Calendar Please Click Here

Weekend Community Ifftar:

Tracy Islamic center has also reserved the hall at Traina School to hold community iftaars on the weekends in the month of Ramadan, if you would like to host a weekend iftaar alone or as a part of a group, please contact Br. Wajahat (510-378-4123) or Br. Saifi Raniwala (209-612-8194).

Daily Prayers at Tracy Islamic Center (TIC):

Alhumdullilah TIC is holding 5 daily prayers which lead by Sheikh Basem we encourage all the local Muslims please offer your daily salat in Jamaat (praying in congregation) at Tracy Islamic Center.

New Masjid Project:

Due to changing market conditions the estimated construction cost for phase-1A is about $1.47 million; currently we have approx. $150,000 in the bank. In order to start the construction, please help to raise $500,000 immediately so we can sustain the construction process.  Afterward we need to raise the remaining required funds to complete the construction.

We like to remind you that Alhumdullilah 2.59 acre lot has already been purchased plus we have also paid all the construction permits and project design related fees and now we have an opportunity to start the construction of a Masjid right from its foundation. This is a lifetime opportunity for a Sadqa-e-Jariya, we request you please come forward and donate as much as you can to build this urgently needed Masjid. We further request you please also ask your relatives and your friends to take part in this noble cause.

If you are not able to donate at this time Tracy Islamic Center also welcomes your Quard-e-hasana and Tracy Islamic Center will provide you the “Promissory Note” that your Quard-e-hasana will be paid back to you in future, please also request your family members and friends for a Quard-e-hasana for Masjid construction.

TIC as an Organization:

Alhumdullilah, now we have TIC Bylaws (the constitution) and we also have a team of volunteers as TIC Board of Directors. This team is serving the local Muslim community by not only managing the Tracy Islamic Center but also the New Masjid Project simultaneously.

As an organization, here are some important steps we need to achieve:

1-      Establishing TIC Board of Trustees
2-      Establishing new Board of Directors

Currently TIC General Body consists on  approx. 85 members and as per TIC record each of them has donated $240/= or more in the financial year ended on December 31, 2012 and these TIC members are living in Tracy and Mountain House areas. Based on their membership status these brothers and sisters will participate in TIC elections (in decision makings process) as a voter and as a candidate in the year 2013.

We encourage all Muslims who are living in Tracy & Mountain House areas and they are not yet TIC member, please become TIC member, pay your membership fee so you can participate in TIC decision making process in the year 2014. For more details please refer to TIC bylaws its copy is available on TIC website. Please become a monthly donor and click following link to Tracy Islamic Center website and fill & submit online monthly donation form:

http://www.tracyislamiccenter.org/


Please Note: TIC Masjid is open to every Muslim regardless of his or her TIC membership status.

We request you please help TIC Board of Directors in managing the Tracy Islamic Center as an organization.

Jazak Allah,

TIC Board of Directors

Sunday, June 9, 2013

Inna Lillah Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'oun

Dear Respected Community Member:

Asalaam-olaykum,

Inna Lillah Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'oun

Truly we belong to Allah and truly to Him we shall return. [Al-Baqara - (002:156)]

Tracy Islamic Center expresses its deepest condolences that the mother of Brother Hashim Khaliq passed away today morning in Chicago. Please make Dua-e-Maghfirah for her, May Allah (SWT) grant her a place in Jannat-ul-Firdaus.  May Allah (SWT) give strength and sabr-e-jameel to the family of Br. Hashim Kahliq to bear this loss.

May Allah (SWT) The Most Merciful have mercy on her soul, forgive her short comings and accept her prayers and good deeds. Grant peace & Noor in her grave, grant her the best of the Jannah (Jannat al-Firdaous).

May Allah (SWT) grant patience to the family and increase their Imaan, make them better Muslims, replace what they lost with something better! Ameen.

Wasalaam,

Tracy Islamic Center
Tracy, CA

Sunday, May 5, 2013

TIC General Body Meeting Updates


Dear Respected Community Member,

Asalaam-olaykum,

Alhumdullilah! Last evening during Tracy Islamic Center’s General Body Meeting (GBM) with the required quorum, we have adopted the revised TIC Bylaws with following vote tally:

Total votes cast: 31
Approve: 29
Reject: 2

Based on the newly adopted TIC Bylaws, first the TIC Board of Trustees (BOT) will be established and updates will be provided to the TIC members soon.

Based on a suggestion during this meeting, TIC Board of Directors will seek to audit TIC financial system by a CPA.

TIC School:
Prior to the General Body Meeting, TIC School students showed their Islamic knowledge, and also demonstrated how to hold our daily prayers. All community members were very pleased with performance of TIC school students; here we would like to appreciate the efforts by our respected Imam Sheikh Basem.

Community Dinner:
After Maghrib prayer we had a community dinner. We would like to say Thanks to all those families for sponsoring the dinner and especially to our sisters who prepared such a delicious & ample food for all the community members.

We pray Allah (SWT) to give us strength and help us to build an urgently needed Masjid in Tracy.

Jazak Allah & Thank you

Board of Directors

Saturday, April 13, 2013

TIC General Body Meeting & Community Dinner

Asalaam-olaykum,

Insha-Allah, Tracy Islamic Center General Body Meeting will be held on Saturday May 4th at Traina Elementary School and dinner will be served.

Location: 
Traina Elementary School 
4256 Windsong Dr. 
Tracy, CA 95377 [Click for Map]

Welcome: 5:15 pm

Meeting starts: 5:45 pm

Agenda:

A) Presentation from Tracy Islamic Center School

B) Annual update from TIC Board of Directors

C) Adoption of TIC revised Bylaws

D) Questions and Answers

E) Meeting adjourned

F) Maghrib Prayers

G) Community Dinner

H) Isha prayer

Reminder: The finalized copy of the revised TIC Bylaws based on the TIC Community input was already published on TIC website since December, 2012.

[Click here for TIC Website]


Request: The cost of the community dinner is estimated $2500 and we like to request you to please help with your financial support in order to offset the dinner cost.

We look forward to seeing you with your family at this community event.

Thank you,

Board of Directors
Tracy Islamic Center

Thursday, February 28, 2013

TIC & ISOT joint Family night on Sat., March 2nd


Dear Respected Community Member,

Asalaam-olaykum,

Tracy Islamic center (TIC) & Islamic Society of Tracy (ISOT) are jointly holding a family night:

When: Saturday, March 2nd between Maghrib & Isha prayers.

Family night location:

Islamic Society of Tracy (ISOT)
350 N. Corral Hollow Road
Tracy, CA 95376 [Click for Map]

Speaker: Respected Sheikh Basem Abdel Latif (Imam of TIC)

Topic: Muslim Youth and their Parents working togather

Please attend this Islamic educational session with all of your family members.

Food: Whoever wants to bring sweets voluntarily such as donuts, cookies, cake, etc., and it will be shared with others after the Isha prayer.

Parking: If the parking lot at ISOT becomes full, please park on Tennis Lane and make sure that you Do NOT block the driveway of any house in the neighborhood.

Jazak Allah,

Board of Directors
 

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Inna Lillah Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'oun


Dear Respected Community Member:

Asalaam-olaykum,

Inna Lillah Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'oun

Truly we belong to Allah and truly to Him we shall return. [Al-Baqara - (002:156)]

Tracy Islamic Center expresses its deepest condolences for the passing away of Br. Aziz Ahmed the uncle of Br. Abdul Majid Siddiqi in Toranto, Canada.

Please make Dua-e-Maghfirah for Br. Aziz Ahmed, May Allah (SWT) grant him Maghfirah and grant him a place in Jannat-ul-Firdaus.  May Allah (SWT) give strength and sabr-e-jameel to the families to bear this loss.

May Allah (SWT) The Most Merciful have mercy on his soul, forgive his short comings and accept his prayers and good deeds. Grant peace & Noor in his grave, grant him best of the Jannah (Jannat al-Firdaous).

May Allah (SWT) grant patience to the families and increase their Imaan, make them better Muslims, replace what they lost with something better!

Wasalaam,

Tracy Islamic Center
Tracy, CA

Friday, February 1, 2013

Inna Lillah Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'oun


Dear Respected Community Member:

Asalaam-olaykum,

Inna Lillah Wa Inna Ilayhi Raji'oun

Truly we belong to Allah and truly to Him we shall return. [Al-Baqara - (002:156)]

Tracy Islamic Center expresses its deepest condolences for the passing away of Br. Iqbal Awan the elder brother of Br. Abdul Hameed and the uncle of Br. Irfan Usman last night in Orange County, LA area.

Please make Dua-e-Maghfirah for B. Iqbal Awan, May Allah (SWT) grant him Maghfirah and grant him a place in Jannat-ul-Firdaus.  May Allah (SWT) give strength and sabr-e-jameel to the families to bear this loss.

May Allah (SWT) The Most Merciful have mercy on his soul, forgive his short comings and accept his prayers and good deeds. Grant peace & Noor in his grave, grant him best of the Jannah (Jannat al-Firdaous).

May Allah (SWT) grant patience to the families and increase their Imaan, make them better Muslims, replace what they lost with something better! Ameen.Salat Al-Janaza and burial took place in Orange County today.

Wasalaam,

Tracy Islamic Center

Tracy, CA

Sunday, January 27, 2013

TIC Update January 2013


Dear Respected Community Member:

Asalaam-olaykum,



Alhumdullilah, after meeting all the technical requirements of the Masjid project and paying the necessary governmental fees, on Jan 25th, late Friday afternoon, San Joaquin County issued the Construction Permit for phase-1A of Masjidū Dārissalām project.

Now we are able to break the ground and start the construction process of this desperately needed Masjid for which Tracy Islamic Center has been waiting for the last 14 years to reach this milestone.

Masjid Site Preparation Work:

The remaining old structures also have been demolished and removed from the site last week. Now Masjid site grading work will start once the rainy season is over.

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Dan Schack & Company, Inc., the Architects & Engineers behind this project, particularly Dan Schack, Scott Schendel and Richard Paulson for providing their timely guidance and professionally handling all the technical aspects of this Masjid Project. As we go forward Dan Schack & Company will also manage the construction process.

We would also like to appreciate the work of Foundation Engineering and Consultants, Inc. and a special thank you to Engineer Liiban A. Affi for professionally managing the soil testing aspects of this Masjid project.

We also like to say Thank You to all those Brothers and Sisters who have directly or indirectly provided guidance and their continuous support on this Masjid project for the last 5 years.

TIC General Body Meeting:

TIC General Body Meeting’s place, date and time will be announced as soon as we get the confirmation on the reservation of the meeting hall.

Year 2012 Donation Receipts:

The prep work for Donation receipts for the 2012 Calendar year is at its final stages and they will be mailed out next week. If your donation receipt has not reached you by Feb. 10th, please contact TIC Finance department either by email at finance@tracyislamiccenter.org or phone  at 209-830-6286.

Once again we appreciate your continuous support for this Masjid Project. We are looking forward for your financial help to raise $750K in construction funds.

To do so we request you please invite your family member, friends and others you may know to become a part of this once in a lifetime opportunity to build a Masjid from the ground up. With your help, we can build our Masjid without interrupting the construction process and Insha-Allah pray in our Masjid by this year.

Thank you,

Board of Directors

Tracy Islamic Center

TIC Update January 2013

Dear Respected Community Member:

Asalaam-olaykum,

Alhumdullilah, 
after meeting all the technical requirements of the Masjid project and paying the necessary governmental fees, on Jan 25th, late Friday afternoon, San Joaquin County issued the Construction Permit for phase-1A of Masjidū Dārissalām project.

Now we are able to break the ground and start the construction process of this desperately needed Masjid for which Tracy Islamic Center has been waiting for the last 14 years to reach this milestone.

Masjid Site Preparation Work:

The remaining old structures also have been demolished and removed from the site last week. Now Masjid site grading work will start once the rainy season is over.

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to Dan Schack & Company, Inc., the Architects & Engineers behind this project, particularly Dan Schack, Scott Schendel and Richard Paulson for providing their timely guidance and professionally handling all the technical aspects of this Masjid Project. As we go forward Dan Schack & Company will also manage the construction process.

We would also like to appreciate the work of Foundation Engineering and Consultants, Inc. and a special thank you to Engineer Liiban A. Affi for professionally managing the soil testing aspects of this Masjid project.

We also like to say Thank You to all those Brothers and Sisters who have directly or indirectly provided guidance and their continuous support on this Masjid project for the last 5 years.

TIC General Body Meeting:

TIC General Body Meeting’s place, date and time will be announced as soon as we get the confirmation on the reservation of the meeting hall.

Year 2012 Donation Receipts:

The prep work for Donation receipts for the 2012 Calendar year is at its final stages and they will be mailed out next week. If your donation receipt has not reached you by Feb. 10th, please contact TIC Finance department either by email at finance@tracyislamiccenter.org or phone  at 209-830-6286.

Once again we appreciate your continuous support for this Masjid Project. We are looking forward for your financial help to raise $750K in construction funds.

To do so we request you please invite your family member, friends and others you may know to become a part of this once in a lifetime opportunity to build a Masjid from the ground up. With your help, we can build our Masjid without interrupting the construction process and Insha-Allah pray in our Masjid by this year.

Thank you,

Board of Directors

Tracy Islamic Center

P.S. Please see below for an updated time line of events regarding the Project:






Please remember: 

"Whoever builds a Masjid for Allah, Allah will build for them a Palace in Paradise"  Bukhari & Muslim

Helping to build a Masjid is a Sadaqah-e-Jariah (a continuous charity), an action that someone does that remains active even after the person dies.

New Masjid Project Progress
Obtained the Site Approval from the San Joaquin County Planning Commission with 5/0 vote.

1- Site Plan - Approved
2- Building Layout - Approved
3- Traffic Studies - Approved
4- Noise Studies - Approved
5- Nitrate Loading, Soil Suitability & Septic  System Design – Approved
6- Indirect Source Review (ISR) - Air Impact  Assessment (AIA) – Approved
7- Commercial Water Well - Installed
8- Well Water Sample – Approved (Met  Drinking Water Standards)
9- New Masjid Property's (2.59 acre lot) Title  and Ownership- Acquired December, 2010
10- New Masjid Construction Permit application submitted - Mid-June, 2012
11- New Masjid Construction Permit Approved - December, 2012 
12- Old Sturctures Removed from New Masjid Site - Jan. 23rd, 2013
13-New Masjid Site Grading Permit Obtained - Jan. 25th, 2013
14- Masjidū Dārissalām Phase 1A Construction Permit Obtained - Jan. 25th, 2013

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