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Are your finances Halal? Are you confident your savings, investments, and retirement plans align with Islamic principles?
Join us this Friday, October 10th, for a transformative evening at IOST Masjid as we explore the essentials of Islamic Finance with world-renowned scholar Shaykh Main Al-Qudah, President of Guidance College. 🌙
📊 What You’ll Learn:
💸 The Concept of Riba (Interest) — what it means and why it’s prohibited
📈 Halal Investing — stocks, crypto, and mutual funds explained
🎓 Student Loans — practical, Sharia-compliant alternatives
💼 401k, Retirement & Pensions — planning your future Islamically
❓ Interactive Q&A — get your personal finance questions answered directly by Shaykh Main!
👤 About the Speaker:
Dr. Main Al-Qudah is one of the leading voices in Islamic finance education, known for simplifying complex topics and guiding Muslims toward financial empowerment grounded in faith.
🍴 Free Dinner Included!
Enjoy an enlightening evening of learning, networking, and community connection — followed by a complimentary dinner!
📍 Event Details:
🗓️ Friday, October 10, 2025
🕡 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 IOST Masjid, 161 Grand Ave, Johnson City, NY 13790
💡 Don’t miss this powerful session on navigating your finances the Halal way!
Mark your calendar and invite your friends and family — it’s time to take charge of your financial future with faith and confidence.
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💰 Islamic Finance 101 with Shaykh Main Al-Qudah — This Friday at IOST!💰
👉 LEARN MORE & REGISTER: iost.org/kidsfair
The Islamic Organization of Southern Tier (IOST) is hosting our FIRST-EVER Kids’ Business Fair—a unique event unlike any other at a mosque! We’re inviting all young innovators (Ages 5-17) to make history by launching their very first business!
This is your child’s chance to step up, get a free booth, and be part of a pioneering event that will inspire kids.
Some Reasons Why Your Child Should Sign Up:
1. This isn’t just play—it’s a real-world masterclass in entrepreneurship! Your child will gain skills that last a lifetime:
2. Financial Literacy: They’ll learn to budget, set prices, manage costs, and keep track of real profit.
3. Work Ethic & Planning: They’ll develop a business idea and execute a plan from start to finish.
4. Confidence Building: There’s no better way to boost confidence than setting up a booth and selling a product they created themselves!
We are looking for creative ideas! We especially encourage Food & Service Businesses to participate!
Event Details & Prizes
Every participant makes history, and four will take home a top award! Prizes Awarded For: Best Business, Best Product, Most Sales, and Most Profit!
Date: Friday, October 3rd, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cost: FREE TO JOIN & PARTICIPATE!
🛑 ATTENTION PARENTS: Space is limited.
Registration is mandatory to reserve a booth. Don’t let your child miss this unique opportunity to shine!
👉 LEARN MORE & REGISTER NOW: iost.org/kidsfair
Come celebrate our young entrepreneurs! Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the event.
#IOST #KidsBusinessFair #FirstEver #YoungEntrepreneurs #MakeHistory #CommunityInnovation #FreeEvent
🚀 Next Friday: IOST’s Kids’ Business Fair!
Join us this Friday for an insightful and thought-provoking evening with Imam Nihal Khan, a PhD in Islamic Studies at UCLA, as he presents “Scattered Remnants: How European Colonization Shaped the Modern Muslim World.”
The European colonization of Muslim lands was a pivotal period in history, profoundly shaping the identity and unity of the Ummah. This lecture will offer valuable insights into our past, helping us understand the challenges faced by the Muslim world and inspiring us to build a stronger, more united future. Attendees have called it “one of the best Islamic history lessons they have ever experienced.”
📖 Event Details
Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (After Maghrib)
Location: IOST Masjid, 161 Grand Ave, Johnson City, NY 13790
🍽️ Free Dinner Included For 300 People
After the talk, enjoy a complimentary dinner and an opportunity to connect with the community in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
We look forward to seeing you there for a night of intellectual and spiritual enrichment.
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📢 Friday at IOST: A Talk You Can’t Miss! “Scattered Remnants: How European Colonization Shaped the Modern Muslim World” 📢
This Friday, join us at IOST for an evening of reflection, inspiration, and community connection. We are honored to host Brother Ahmad Alsardary, who will deliver a special talk titled:
“Placing Your Trust in Allah”
Tawakkul—reliance upon Allah (SWT)—is a cornerstone of our faith. In this talk, we will explore how true tawakkul strengthens our hearts, brings tranquility in difficult times, and guides us through life’s challenges with certainty that Allah is the Best of Planners.
📖 Event Details
– Date: Friday, September 12, 2025
– Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Please note that our program will start immediately after Maghrib Prayer)
– Location: IOST Masjid, 161 Grand Ave, Johnson City, NY 13790
🍽️ Following the program, we warmly invite you to our annual Welcome Back Dinner, free for the entire community. This will be a wonderful opportunity not only to enjoy a meal together but also to reconnect with friends and welcome families who are new to the area. We will also have some fun and games for children and a chance to win prizes!
✨ A special announcement will also be shared during the evening—don’t miss it!
PS: Are you a caterer or would like to cook for our welcome back dinner? If so, please contact us at 607.729.7265 so we can get a dish made from you!
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📢 Annual Welcome Back Free Dinner & A Talk on Tawakkul: Don’t Miss It! 📢
📢 Now Hiring A Cleaning Person 📢
The Islamic Organization of the Southern Tier (IOST) is looking for a professional and reliable part-time cleaning person to help maintain our masjid.
If you are a detail-oriented, trustworthy, and hardworking individual, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Position Details:
🔹 Hours: Flexible, part-time schedule (approx. 25-30 hours/week).
🔹 Salary: Competitive and based on experience.
Responsibilities include:
🧹 Performing general cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
🧽 Dusting and wiping down all surfaces.
💧 Cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and prayer areas.
✨ Ensuring all areas of the masjid are tidy and presentable.
Requirements:
✔️ Proven experience in professional cleaning.
✔️ Ability to work independently.
✔️ Must be reliable and trustworthy.
✔️ Open to both brothers and sisters.
How to Apply:
Please contact Imam Anas to discuss the position and schedule an interview. You can reach him at 607.729.7265 or 607.821.9409 or email anas@iost.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Help Wanted Cleaning Staff
Another Janazah Today at IOST at 6 PM.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji‘un
(“Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.”)
With deep sorrow and complete submission to the will of Allah ﷻ, we announce the passing of our beloved community member, Dr. Syed Ahmed. He passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at the age of 94.
Dr. Syed Ahmed was a long-time resident of Binghamton, having moved here in 1970. He was a deeply respected and cherished member of our community and was instrumental in the establishment of the Islamic Organization of the Southern Tier (IOST). His kindness, wisdom, and significant contributions will be remembered and deeply missed.
He is survived by his beloved children, Yasmath Fathima Ahmad and Siraaj Ahmad.
We pray that Allah ﷻ forgives his shortcomings, grants him light in his grave, and elevates him to the highest ranks of Jannatul-Firdaus. May Allah ﷻ also bless his family with patience and strength during this difficult time.
Janazah & Burial Details
📍 Reception: Thursday, September 4, 2025 | 4:30 – 5:45 PM
The family will be accepting visitors at the masjid to pay their respects.
Islamic Organization of the Southern Tier (IOST) Masjid
161 Grand Ave, Johnson City, NY 13790
📍 Janazah Prayer: Thursday, September 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM (Immediately after Asr Prayer)
IOST Masjid (everyone is welcome, regardless of religion)
📍 Burial: Immediately following Janazah
IOST Cemetery
100 East Maine Road, Johnson City, NY 13790
We ask Allah ﷻ to envelop our beloved brother, Dr. Syed Ahmed, in His vast mercy; to make his grave spacious and filled with light; to make it a garden from the gardens of Paradise; and to purify him of all sins as a white garment is purified of dirt.
We pray that Allah ﷻ grants him Jannatul-Firdaus without reckoning and reunites him with his loved ones in the company of the Prophets, the truthful, the martyrs, and the righteous.
Please keep him in your sincere du‘as.
Janazah Announcment
Islamic Org. of the Southern Tier (IOST)
- 833-607-IOST
- office@iost.org
- 161 Grand Ave, Johnson City, NY
