ICW Seeks bids to replace roof and Rehabilitate Walls

AWH ARCHITECTS PROPOSAL REQUEST

Exterior Restoration including new flat roof, restored terra cotta parapet caps and adjacent masonry

To whom it may concern,

I. INVITATION TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS. By this Request for Proposals (RFP), AWH Architects, on behalf of the local non-profit the Islamic Center of Winona (hereby referred to as ‘Owner’), is requesting proposals from a selected list of Construction firms for the award of the Construction for the project. The Construction firm will provide preconstruction and construction services necessary to construct the project scope. The awarded General Contractor/Contractor(s) will enter into an AIA A105 Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Contractor, or similar, where the basis of the payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price.

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AWH ARCHITECTS Project Manual

PART1 GENERAL

A. These Supplementary Conditions amend and supplement the General Conditions and other provisions of the Contract Documents as indicated below. All provisions that are not so amended or supplemented remain in full force andeffect.

B. The terms used in these Supplementary Conditions that are defined in the General Conditions have the meanings assigned to them in the General Conditions.

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WINONA ISLAMIC CENTER EXTERIOR REHABILITATION

PROJECT SCOPE:

THIS PROJECT IS TAX EXEMPT. FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT INCLUDES A LARGE LEGACY GRANT FROM THE MN HISTORICAL SOCIETY. THE MILESTONES LISTED BELOW ARE CONDITIONS OF THE GRANT, AND ALL WORK MUST COMPLY WITH THESE ITEMS. CONTRACTOR(S) TO COORDINATE WITH OWNER AND ARCHITECT TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE GRANT CONDITIONS DURING CONSTRUCTION.

SCOPE OF WORK: Project involves replacing existing flat roof and associated components and replacing with new EPDM roofing. Scope also includes repaired/replaced terra cotta caps, rehabilitation of adjacent common masonry walls with new metal cap and new roof insulation system.

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Daily Prayer Time for the month of Jan 2023 Winona, Minnesota

Fajr 6.15am

Dhuhr 12.17pm

Asr 2.37pm

Maghrib 5.01pm

Isha 6.30pm

Jummah 1.15pm

For daily prayer time, please visit this link and enter your location.

Our Mission

The ICW was incorporated to perform the following functions:

- Develop a deeper understanding of Islam and enhance the commitment to Islamic religious, social, ethical, and moral standards

- Inculcate and instill the spirit of Islam and the teachings of the Quran and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) especially among the new generation of Muslims

- Further cooperation and strengthen fraternal bonds and brotherly and sisterly relations among Muslim individuals, families, and organizations and fulfill the community's social and cultural needs and defend its interests;

- Perform Islamic Dawah (invitation to Islam) among non-Muslims

Our Services

The ICW was incorporated to perform the following functions:

Jumma Prayer
Eid Prayer
Ramadan Tarawih Prayer
Daily Ramadan Iftar
Janaza Prayer
Sunday School
Marriage service
Religious advices
Montly Outreach/Potluck
Interfaith Event
International Student Counciling

Islamic Center of Winona Events

Monthly Potluck

Monthly Potluck gathering is held every last Sunday of each Month at the Islamic Center of Winona (71 W 3rd St). Doors open at 6:00 PM and open to all members, friends and well wishers of Islamic Center. Purpose of this potluck are socialization, family get-together, outreach, community building through personal interaction, welcome new members etc. We are blessed to have people coming from La crosse, Rochester and sometimes from Minneapolis. Bring a dish to share if you can or simply bring your smile.

Daily Iftar During Ramadan

During the holy Month of Ramadan, Islamic Center of Winona prepares Iftar (meal eaten after sunset) for everyone for the entire month. As large number of our members are students of local universities, serving Iftar allows students to have better meals during Ramadan month. This event is going on for more than three decades and we are always so lucky to have different family members volunteer to prepare the meals and all are welcome to this Iftar dinner.

40 Hadith from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

Spread the salaam amongst yourselves. (Muslims)
Before speaking the salaam should be said. (Tirmizi)
Fasting is a shield (from sins). (Tirmizi)
Cleanliness is a part of the Faith. (Tirmizi)
Actions depend on their intention. (Bukhari)
Those who are nearest to God are they who are first to give a salutation (Salaam). (Tirmidhi)

Benefits of Salah/prayer

Salah or prayer is a spiritual practice performed by Muslim believers which must be performed at least five times a day. There is a lot of discussion on the spiritual significance of Salah. The physical significance, however, is often overlooked. This article look into the way Muslims pray.

The knowledge acquire through this article would help the health/fitness professional to explore the significance of the Prayer positions and may facilitate them to prescribe an individualized tailored exercise program for the Muslim population with special medical considerations.

8 Health Benefits of Fasting

Fasting has been shown to have many health benefits, from increased weight loss to better brain function.
Here are 8 health benefits of fasting:

Promotes Blood Sugar Control by Reducing Insulin Resistance
Promotes Better Health by Fighting Inflammation
May Enhance Heart Health by Improving Blood Pressure, Triglycerides and Cholesterol Levels
May Boost Brain Function and Prevent Neurodegenerative Disorders