🌙 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.
🚗 IMPORTANT: Jumuah Parking & Community Cooperation
“A Muslim is the one from whose tongue and hand the Muslims are safe.” (Prophet Muhammad ﷺ) Assalamu Alaykum community members, As our community continues to grow, Alhamdulillah, we are facing significant challenges with parking during Jumuah.
🤲 Post of the Week 🤲
The Honor of Privacy: Avoiding Publicizing Sins. Allah is As-Sitteer—The One who conceals our faults. Out of His mercy, He covers us. In return, we are taught to protect our own privacy and the privacy of others. 📖 The Prophet ﷺ warned against exposing sins that Allah has already hidden.
🤲 Janazah Announcement: Brother Ameenuddin Ansari
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 passing of a beloved long-time member of our community: Br. Ameenuddin Ansari
🌙 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒅𝒐𝒘𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝑹𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒅𝒂𝒏 1447 𝑨𝑯 / 2026
Only 1 Month Until Ramadan! “O Allah, bless us in Rajab and Sha’ban, and allow us to reach Ramadan.” Alhamdulillah, the hilal (new moon) for Sha’ban was sighted last night! This means we are now officially only one month away from the most blessed time of the year.
💔 Janazah TODAY for Sister Saeeda Ahmed 💔
Inna Lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved sister and mother, Sister Saeeda Ahmed. Sister Saeeda was a revered, long-time community member, being a part of our community for over 30 years.
Help Wanted Cleaning Staff
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
Janazah Announcment
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,
