COMMUNITY APPEAL

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh, The Islamic Organization of the Southern Tier (IOST) shares a message from a member of the community recovering from a tragedy, we urge the community to keep the brother and his family in mind during these difficult times.
🌙 Tonight: Khatmul Qur’an & Annual Operations Fundraiser 🌙

Tonight, Tuesday, March 17th, is a night of immense spiritual significance for the IOST. As we complete the recitation of the Holy Qur’an, we invite you to join us for a night of Barakah, community appreciation, and a vital fundraiser for our Masjid’s future.
🌙 EID-UL-FITR 2026 AT IOST: FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2026 🌙

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh, The Islamic Organization of the Southern Tier (IOST) warmly invites you and your family to join us for Eid-ul-Fitr prayers on Friday, March 20, 2026. We will be holding TWO separate Eid services.
📢 ANNOUNCEMENT: IOST is now collecting Sadaqah-tul-Fitr 📢

🌙 Sadaqah-tul-Fitr 2026: Fulfill Your Obligation 🤲 Visit msjd.co/iost2026fitr to pay your Sadaqah-tul-Fitr As we enter the final days of this blessed month, it is time to fulfill our obligation of Sadaqah-tul-Fitr. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) made Sadaqah-tul-Fitr
📖 A Community Qur’an Competition for Everyone ✨

The Islamic Organization of Southern Tier (IOST) is proud to announce the 2026 Qur’an Competition—and this year, we are truly opening the doors to everyone. Whether you are a toddler just starting out, a busy adult, or a senior, this is your invitation to connect with the Book of Allah.
JANAZAH ANNOUNCEMENT – Br. Eslam Hegazy

Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh, Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. (Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.) With heavy hearts, the Islamic Organization of the Southern Tier (IOST) announces the Janazah (funeral prayer) for our beloved brother,
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Eslam Hegazy 💔

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Honoring the Life and Legacy of Eslam Hegazy 💔 On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, our community suffered a devastating loss. Our brother, Eslam Hegazy, returned to his Creator at the age of 38. Eslam was a remarkably kind,
🌙 Welcome to Ramadan 2026 at IOST! 🌙

Assalamu Alaikum! As we begin the blessed month of Ramadan TONIGHT, we want to ensure everyone has a spiritual, safe, and organized experience. Please take a moment to review our community guidelines to help things run smoothly for all.
🌙 Sponsor an Iftar at IOST

Share the Blessings of Ramadan 🌙 Link: https://themasjidapp.org/iost/donations/1736 This Ramadan, the IOST will be providing daily Iftar for those in need, and we invite you to be part of this act of service. Your generosity can place a warm meal on the table of
🌟 𝐈𝐎𝐒𝐓: 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤: 𝐓𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐚’𝐛𝐚𝐧

🌙 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐡𝐚’𝐛𝐚𝐧 🌙 As we progress through the month of Sha’ban, we have reached a night of immense spiritual significance. Tonight is the 15th of Sha’ban, a time when Allah (SWT) descends His special mercy upon His creation to forgive those who seek it.