October 29th, 2026

From the desk of the Principal

 

Alhamdulillah, our hearts are so full of gratitude after last week's service project! Together, our amazing Al-Falah community packed an incredible 31,960 meals for local communities in need! Even more meaningful, most of the meals were donated immediately to a local food pantry that was running low on supplies and urgently needed food.

One of the most beautiful things to witness was the excitement and teamwork of our students. They arrived eager to help, followed instructions carefully, and quickly developed an efficient system for packing the meals. Students of all ages and grade levels worked side by side, helping one another. Every time we struck the gong to announce another milestone in our meal count, the room erupted in cheers!

Our youngest learners in Pre-K and Kindergarten also participated in a special way by assembling winter warmth kits for local community members. With donations from Al-Falah and our wonderful parents, we prepared 65 sets of hats and gloves, each accompanied by a thoughtful card filled with a kind message.

MashaAllah, we are incredibly proud of our students, grateful to our parents for their generous donations and support, and thankful to our dedicated staff for helping make this project such a success.  We are also thankful to our Al-Falah families for all the contributions through our Sahaba Fundraiser and last week's bake sale! 

This project was about teaching our children the importance of serving others, working together, showing compassion, and recognizing that we all have a role to play in caring for our community.

 

The wait is over! Planning for Muslims Around the World (MATW) is in full swing, and the volunteer sign-up form is now available.

🛠️ Setup Day: Evening of Friday, December 11th

📅 Event Date: Saturday, December 12th

🕙 10 AM - 12 PM

📍 Location: ICN Ogden Masjid

    2844 W. Ogden Ave. Naperville
 

👉 Click below to sign up and choose the country you'd like to represent:

Please reserve both dates on your calendar and sign up as soon as possible so we can begin coordinating table assignments and logistics

 

Quranic Gems is an extracurricular opportunity for students to strengthen their Quran memorization through healthy competition with their peers.
Students will memorize the Surahs independently and participate in testing on the dates listed below.  

 

We encourage interested students to register and take part in this beneficial initiative! Please find the registration link and the list of Surahs and Duas below:

📅 Registration Deadline: October 31st

 

 

📚 Quran Maktab

Quran Maktab will start or continue this Saturday, October 31st for students who were invited via email to join this extra-support Quran program and completed the registration form.

Please refer to the email for arrival time and entrance instructions.  

 

Alhamdulillah, our Adult Arabic class is back! Parents of Al-Falah students are invited to learn basic Arabic and will have the opportunity to practice conversations with a native Arabic speaker. 

See the flyer below and register now.

📌 Registration closes October 30th! All registered students will receive an email on October 30th with important details, including entry and exit procedures, classroom number, and other information.

 

Due to circumstances beyond our control, Fischer Middle School informed us that they are unable to accommodate us on November 14th.  Children will be expected to complete a lesson independently at home. Details will be shared closer to the date.  We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

 

💛 Your Story is Part of ICN's Story
A friendship that became family. A moment of service. A memory that makes you smile. What makes ICN special to you?
All ages are invited to share a personal story for this year’s Annual Fundraising Dinner booklet with 500 words or fewer and in any language. Photos are welcome!

Write from the heart, in your own words, no AI-generated articles, please.
Submission Deadline: November 1st, 2026
https://icnmasjid.org/frdstory

Space is limited; qualifying submissions will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. See the flyer below.
Questions? Email: eventschair@icnmasjid.org

 

✨ Stories of the Prophets Exhibit 
Join ICN for a powerful and immersive journey into the lives of the Prophets, filled with lessons of faith, patience, and courage. This experience brings their timeless stories to life through engaging displays and an optional VR adventure that deepens the impact. See the flyer below.

Date: November 8th, 2026  
Sessions: Between 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM (1 hour each)
Location: Masjid An‑Noor (Basement)  
Tickets: $15 per person
VR Experience: Additional $15 (paid onsite)
Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.

Register now: icnmasjid.org/iqi/propheticstories  
Questions? Email: iqi@icnmasjid.org
Let your heart be inspired! 

 

Please note the following important dates for our families this semester insha' Allah.  Our tentative school calendar has been posted.

 

Family Fun Event: Friday, October 31 | 3:00 - 7:00 PM
📍Main Event | 28248 Diehl Rd. Warrenville, IL

Asynchronous Day: Saturday, November 14th

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Saturday, December 5th | Fischer Middle School

Muslims Around the World: Saturday, December 12th | ICN Ogden

📍 2844 W. Ogden Ave. Naperville, IL

 

 

 

 

 

 

Farheen Beg MA Ed.

principal@icnschool.com