Economic dignity in Islam centers around the preservation of a person’s izzah (honor), karāmah (dignity), and ḥurriyyah (freedom) in their financial and social life.
As Muslims, we are guided by the principles of compassion, justice, and community service. In these challenging times, it is more important than ever that we come together to create opportunities for our youth and adults, especially in gaining trades and skills that can transform lives.
How Does ILM Foundation Qurbani Work? Your ILM Qurbani donation buys a share value of a sacrificial animal. For example goats and sheep are one Qurbani share. A cow is seven shares and can be split between seven individuals. ILM facilitates the entire process following all the Islamic guidelines with our own farmers and staff…
By Nusaybah Al-Mansur, Contributing Writer On Saturday, January 18th 2025, Ilm Foundation, in partnership with Masjid Al Shareef and the African American Muslim Pioneer Foundation (AAMPF) hosted Living Legacies of Service and Empowerment, an event dedicated to honoring the pioneers of Ilm Foundation’s 25-year efforts to continue providing essential services to vulnerable populations across Los…
Rooted in Service Powered by Faith The 25th Ramadan Humanitarian Day event will be held on, Sunday, March 16, 2025 at Gladys Park on 6th and Gladys Street from 9am to 1 pm. The month Ramadan is known as the Month of Mercy, Gratitude, and Praise. Please join us to praise our Creator through exchanging…
Dear Imams and Colleagues, The ILM Foundation, in collaboration with its Research Institute of Los Angeles, is delighted to announce the 2024 Annual Chaplaincy Retreat, to be held in Los Angeles, California. After thorough consultations with our esteemed presenters and instructors, we have scheduled the retreat to take place over three days, from September 5…
“Hold the Line!” rang loud during the special community hero tribute to Al Hajj Naim Shah Sr. “I had no idea Naim Shah Sr. was so revered to that degree by his family,” one attendee said. Sister Bridges, a prominent community activist, said, “First let’s give honor to Papa Shah’s mother because she laid the…
True Friendship and Sacrifice Qurbani takes place in Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar following the Eid al-Adha prayer. Qurbani is a reenactment of the sacrifice Prophet Ibrahim (as) made with his son, Ismail (as), for the sake of Allah (SWT). Qurbani is an animal that is sacrificed and the shares are…
Early Life Naim Shah Sr. was born Bartha Bill Watkins on April 1, 1945, in Los Angeles, California to parents Bartha Bill Watkins Sr. and Mary Augerson Watkins. His two siblings are brothers, Earl Watkins and Bobby Watkins, later to be known as Khalid Shah. Nation of Islam & Transition He said the greatest day…
It is with great pleasure to invite you to Al Hajj Naim Shah Sr.’s special community hero tribute on, Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Southwest Community College Theater. The event is from 11 am to 2 pm. Al Hajj Naim Shah Sr. is simply a testament that God is the most deserving of our…
MU’EED has been a part of the Coalition to Preserve Human Dignity coordinating Humanitarian Day founded by the ILM since 2009. HDAY is a special Charity event during the month of Ramadan. HDAY events serve the unhoused and undeserved in our local communities. In Alameda county alone which includes Oakland, there are over 6,000 people…
This year Humanitarian Day in Pomona took place on Saturday, 3/23/2024. The efforts were headed by ILM Foundation’s Pomona Team: “A Couple of Brothers” and included a combination of hygiene kits, water, and hot meals. A total of 60 bags were distributed to those in need, alhamdulillah. The delicious Halal hot meals were provided by…
