Islamic House of Wisdom Successfully Celebrates Fundraising Dinner

Islamic House of Wisdom celebrated its semi-annual fundraising dinner successfully Sunday, attracting more than 400 officials, dignitaries, supporters, volunteers, members and friends from different faiths and nationalities.

Health Event a Success!

  Under the organization of Hajji Dr. Vicki Ashker,  in cooperation with Oakwood Hospital, participants of Sunday's Service had an opportunity to learn about stroke prevention in addition to having their concerns and questions answered by various participating health professionals.

The presentation highlighted: Stroke- Risks, signs and symptoms. In addition methods of immediate action and rehabilitation care were noted.

In a powerful performance, the Muslim Girl Scouts of Michigan presented to participants of the occasion the ritual procedures of hajj through prayers, reenactment and nasheed songs.

Sheikh Ali Hassan Gholom, an imam of a Shia community in Kuwait welcomed by Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi at IHW.
During this visit, the challenges and opportunities of the Muslim communities both in Kuwait and the USA were discussed.

The chairman hajj Dave Abdallah and the directors of IHW welcomed and honored the guests with a dinner participated by a group of community religious leaders, heads of organizations and some members of IHW's congregation.

Under the organization of Haji Dr. Vicki Ashker, members of the board, volunteers and in cooperation with Oakwood Hospital, participants of Sunday's Service had an opportunity to learn about healthy living strategies in addition to have their concerns and questions answered by various participating health professionals.

The Spiritual Leader of Islamic House of Wisdom imam Mohammad Ali Elahi and the IHW Board of Trustees hosted his excellency Consul General of Lebanon, Mr. Bilal Kabalan for a warm and friendly breakfast.

Guest speakers at IHW, Sayyed Jafar Qazwini  and Sayed Najah Al-Husseini did a wonderful job bringing the spirit of Ashura to the hearts of the faithful participants. Our founding Imam Elahi  shared his words of wisdom, Br. Ahmad Nassar shared the beauty of the Quran with his recitation and sister Teeba Sadoun presented poetry in most nights of the program.

The keynote Speaker of the dinner was the spritual leaader of IHW, Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi who welcomed everyone and dedicated the theme of his talk to Prophet Mohammad's (pbuh) moral character.

The IHW interfaith Iftar was attended by the Mayor of Dearborn Heights, Judge Dingle, County officials, Muslim and Christian clergy, leaders of Michigan Boy scouts and community leaders and activists.