Inna Lilahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Rajiun.

Maghrib Association of North America is deeply saddened to announce the passing away of:
Brother Rachid Belbachir’s father in Algeria.

We pray that Allah Subhanaho wa thaala may forgive his sins and grant him a place in Jannat al Firdous. We pray to Allah SWT to give patience to his family, relatives and friends.

“الذين اذا اصابتهم مصيبة قالوا انا لله وانا اليه راجعون”
“Who, when a misfortune overtakes them, say: ‘Surely we belong to Allah and to Him shall we return’.”

CANCELED Monthly Family Gathering – Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 PM

Assalamu Alaikum dear community members, supporters, and friends, to ensure the community’s wellbeing we decided to cancel our Monthly Family Gathering (Saturday, March 28). The World Health Organization officially declared Covid-19 a pandemic and we must all do our part to slow down the spread of the virus. Large gatherings are not recommended at this point. We would like to remind everyone to continue following CDC guidelines. We wish you all health and wellbeing and we pray that Allah protects us all, especially the most vulnerable.

Here are simple steps that everyone can take, which are based on public health principles and religious practices:

1. If you are or have been exposed to someone, who suffers from a contagious illness, like the flu, common cold, or the new coronavirus (COVID19), you have the responsibility of preventing harm to others by staying home to prevent the illness from spreading to others.
2. Consult with your doctor if you have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue.
3. Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly for at least 20 seconds. Be sure to wash in between your fingers, under nails, and including the wrist with soap and water. Use sanitizer frequently, especially after touching others or shaking hands.
4. Wash your nose and mouth often. For Muslims, it is similar to what we do in preparation for prayer during Ablution (Wudu).
5. Avoid shaking hands or hugging people unnecessarily.
6. Avoid coming to gatherings, prayer services in congregations or other meetings if you are sick or exposed to someone who is sick
7. When you sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a napkin or sneeze into your arm at the elbow.
8. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
9. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
10. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects.
11. Check the CDC website for the most accurate and up to date information, and feel free to contact the infection prevention hotline if you have any questions.
12. We have the best healthcare system in the world, but we need to do our part.

MANA 2020 elections – Online Voting

This year’s voting privileges are granted to all community members age 18 years old and up. Your membership must be current through December 2020. Electronic ballots will be sent to the primary e-mail as listed in your membership profile. To become a member and pay your membership fee, please visit “Become a Member” page.

The nominees for MANA Board of Directors 2020-2022 term are:

President Nominee(s):

• Hassan Machabcheb

Board Members Nominees:

1. Moncef Elalamy
2. Amina Hannache
3. Dr. Lynda Zenati
4. Zineb Kassidi
5. Mohamed Kerrada
6. Abderrahmane Khellil
7. Soufiene Merdjemak
8. Jilali El Orch
9. Youcef Zaari
10. Waes Salem
11. Archia Ali Khan Khellil
12. Nouha Boundaoui
13. Souhil Boundaoui
14. Madihah Krishnamurthy
15. Mouna Taher
16. Oussama Boundaoui
17. Noha Bouqartasha
18. Ahmed Benjelloun Touimi

Monthly Family Gathering – Saturday, February 29 at 7:00 PM

Please join us this Saturday, February 29 at 7pm for a general lecture by brother Al Hajj Abbaci.

 

MANA Elections 2020 – Nomination Deadline 3/1

The Maghrib Association of North America (MANA) is governed by a volunteering Board of Directors and a President. The Board consists of active members who have been duly elected by members of the community and typically serve a 2 year term. Board meetings are held periodically and are open to the public.

Elections for the new MANA President and Board of Directors are almost here! This is an opportunity for you to run for a position and serve the Maghreb community in the Chicagoland area. InchaAllah it will be a rewarding and humbling experience for you and you will help advance the state of the community.

Elections Timeline:

1. Sunday, March 1st :  Nominations End.
2. Monday, March 20th :  Online voting ends.
3. Saturday, March 29th :  Election results announced during the monthly family gathering.

Inna Lilahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Rajiun.

We are saddened to announce that Br. *Nacer Hedroug*, Father of Sh. Omar Hedroug has passed away in Algeria. May Allah grant Br. Nacer Hedroug Jannat Ul Firdaus and give his family Sabr. Ameen.

انتقل إلى رحمة الله *ناصر هدروج* والد أخينا الشيخ عمر هدروج في الجزائر. أخونا ناصر كان من النشطاء في الجالية. نسأل الله أن يغفر له و يرحمه ويسكنه فسيح جناته ويلهم أهله الصبر والسلوان.

 

Inna Lilahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Rajiun.

Maghrib Association of North America is deeply saddened to announce the passing away of:
Brother Sabti’s sister in France.

We pray that Allah Subhanaho wa thaala may forgive her sins and grant her a place in Jannat al Firdous. We pray to Allah SWT to give patience to her family, relatives and friends.

“الذين اذا اصابتهم مصيبة قالوا انا لله وانا اليه راجعون”
“Who, when a misfortune overtakes them, say: ‘Surely we belong to Allah and to Him shall we return’.”