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السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته We hope your days of fasting and prayer are going well as we enter the last 10 days of Ramadan. In light of the recent tragic events that have occurred with the Sikh Temple and Joplin Mosque, ICO is concerned about the security environment of our community. We would like to inform you that, we have arranged a town hall meeting with FBI this friday at 6-30 PM at MAGO. In addition, we are in contact with the local law enforcement and receive periodic updates from them regarding any such concerns. By Allah's Grace and Mercy, we have not encountered anything that should be of concern. However, it is our responsibility in taking essential steps to prepare ourselves for the safety and security of our community. As Muslims, it is important that we maintain our faith in Allah, but we must also act on that faith by taking the following steps: 1 - Do not travel alone. Travel in GROUPS whether you go for shopping, dining, or anywhere else. 2 - Av...
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Town Hall meeting

The Islamic Center of Orlando would like to invite you to : What: Town Hall Meeting When: Friday, Aug 10th What time: 6:30 pm Where: Jama Masjid Due to the recent rise in Hate Crimes against the Sikhs and the Muslims around the country, which includes the shooting incident at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, and the burning down of a Masjid in Joplin, Missouri, the Islamic Center of Orlando is organizing this Town Hall meeting which will be attended by the FBI and the Orange County Sheriff Department. The Sikh community will be our guest for this meeting. The security and safety of our religious places as well of ourselves is essential. This meeting will give you an opportunity to voice your concerns and also to listen from the officials. Please attend. ICO Islamic Center of Orlando Islamic Center of Orlando, 11543 Ruby Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32836 The following video is from the Town Hall meeting We thank The FBI and our local Law enforcement for th...
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Worship the creator not the creation

"And from among His Signs are the night and the day, and the sun and the moon. Prostrate not to the sun nor to the moon, but prostrate to Allah Who created them if you really worship Him. ( Quran Ch 41:37)
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