Assalam O ALaykum:
All praise is to Allah (SWT) the Master of the Universe, all Knowing, all Hearing and truly Wise. With His grace and the help of many from the local community and many from other parts of the United States, we completed the second phase of the Islamic Information Center relocation project and we will have our first Friday prayers starting today February 5, 2010 / 21 Safar 1431. Imam Fateen will deliver the first Khutbah, Brother Tarik will deliver the 2nd Khutbah and Dr. Shafi will be delivering the 3rd Khutbah, insha Allah.
The Center opened in 2002 in a small 800 square feet rented facility opposite the UNLV (University of Nevada Las Vegas) campus and relocated due to adequate space to its current location on Maryland Parkway is moving today to a new location at 1610 E. Russell Road. This is a central location close to the McCarran international airport, not too far from the UNLV campus and the infamous Las Vegas strip.
The first phase was to purchase the prime 1.62 acres of property located on Russell Road where approximately 50,000 vehicles pass by every day.
Phase 1 completed: Land Purchase and minor modifications. Total Cost $1,155,200
Phase 2 completed: Work completed to comply with Code requirements to open the existing building. Total Cost $237,000
Phase 3 includes plans to build a land mark structure to accomplish our mission and make our vision a reality. Total estimated Cost $2,600,000. The Center needs your help in this phase.
TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT $1,155,200 + $237,000 + $2,600,000 = $3,992,200
Completed Phase 1 & 2 at a cost = $1,155,200 + $237,000 = $1,392,200
Projected Funds Needed for Phase 3= $2,600,000
Islamic Information wishes to emphasize its mission & Purpose and its Vision:
Mission& Purpose:
1. Establish an Islamic Information Center;
2. To provide and Improve better awareness and understanding about true nature of Islam;
3. To develop interfaith dialogue to improve relationship within the Muslim Community and the Non-Muslim Community while respecting the traditions of Islam;
4. To Establish IIC as a key institution for families and children to learn the foundation of Islam in accordance with the teaching of Quran and Sunnah of Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him).
Our Vision:
1. For our Children: Develop a Junior Scholar Program for the Muslim Children of Las Vegas.
2. For Our Youth:
Develop realization that Islam is the true religion and way of life.
Get more youth involved in the Center to develop a better tomorrow.
3. For Our Community: Build bridges of understanding and respect.
Thank you all for your help. We look forward to start work on the Phase 3 soon insha Allah.
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Khaliq Baig, M.D.
(702) 686-4473
Visit: http://www.iiclasvegas.com
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