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Archive for August, 2006
Northeast Young Muslims Sister's Camp Uncovers Hidden Pearls
The Campfire Saturday and Sunday were jam packed with activities. The girls were able to canoe, swim, practice archery, create their own candles, complete an obstacle course using only ropes connected to trees, plan and act in their own skits, and follow the female camp guides on a hike into the forest at night. The Saturday night hike was a huge hit amongst camp participants as it was pitch black and no flashlights were allowed- needless to say high-pitched screams could be heard all around. Dispersed between the activities were more talks with Sr. Afshan and Sr. Sumera Khan, that revolved around the characteristics of a Mumin (true believer) as emphasized in the Quran as well as lessons learned from great Muslim women of the past.
Low ropes Obstacle Course With the will of Allah and the hard work of YM members around the tri-state area the weekend was a great success. The camp provided for young girls to forge their Muslim identities while in a natural and peaceful environment, away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. They engaged in talks and discussions which were healthy for the minds and hearts; and participated in activities, which were healthy for their bodies. And lastly, the late night pranks, after Fajr (prayer which begins from dawn) reflections, and hours of a game called Mafia will always be remembered as a means of creating bonds of sisterhood. We thank Allah for this opportunity and hope to see the same participants and more at the next Young Muslims sisters Retreat. Article contributed by Sister Fatima Mian, Young Muslims, Teaneck NJ For More Information: |
Islam 101 Panel Discussion: Building Bridges in a Global Village
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WhyIslam West, Olympia Chapter helped organize an event with Amnesty International (Olympia Chapter) and the OPME- Olympians for Peace in the Middle East in Downtown Olympia. The event had good publicity through an article in the Olympian newspaper by Ms. Venice Buhain as well as fliers to various churches and synagogues.NY Times: Memorizing the Way to Heaven, Verse by Verse
The children, ages 7 to 14, are full-time students, in class 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, even in the summer. But they are not studying math, science or English. Instead, they are memorizing all 6,200 verses in the Koran, a task that usually takes two to three years. It would hardly be an unusual scene in Pakistan, Afghanistan or elsewhere in the Muslim world, where religious schools devoted to memorization of the Koran and Islamic studies are common. But this class meets in the prayer room of a small mosque in Flushing, Queens, that caters mostly to South Asian immigrants and their children. Read the entire article: Related Content: |
The carpeted room is full of children in skullcaps crouched on prayer mats, reciting verses from a holy text. Some mumble the words under their breath; others sing them out. They rock back and forth as they chant, their disparate voices blending into an ethereal melody.Harvard Pluralism Project Publishes Research Report on ICNA-MAS Convention"On Independence Day weekend, the Connecticut Convention Center was "Those who attended the convention came from across the country to learn Continue Reading here. |
American Muslims Urge Un To Enforce Mideast Cease-FireMuslim nations urged to end diplomatic relations with Israel (WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/2/06) – The American Muslim Taskforce on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT), a national coalition of major American-Muslim organizations, today urged the United Nation to fulfill its legal and moral responsibility by implementing an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza. The coalition also urged Muslim nations to immediately end all diplomatic ties with Israel until a peaceful and permanent resolution to the present conflict is achieved. In its statement, the coalition said: "To be effective as bridge-builders between the West and the Muslim world, we have a duty to challenge polices that harm our nation and its international relations.
"It is extremely difficult to help improve America's image in the Muslim world as U.S.-supplied weapons are killing civilians and our elected officials refuse all calls for a cease-fire. It is hard to appeal for moderation among Muslims when international bodies like the United Nations remain silent spectators as Israel carries out its war of aggression and state terrorism against Lebanon and Gaza. "The American Muslim Task Force on Civil Rights and Elections (AMT) calls on the United Nations to fulfill its legal responsibility to stop Israeli war crimes in Lebanon and Gaza by using the Security Council to order an immediate cease-fire by all parties. "We call on all Muslim countries to immediately suspend diplomatic ties with Israel. We also call on other countries currently contemplating such ties to discontinue all diplomatic contacts. "We urge the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) and the Arab League (AL) to declare Israel a terrorist state and to support the Lebanese government's legitimate demand for compensation from Israel for its war crimes. "Finally, we urge all people of conscience to seek divestment from any corporate entity that benefits the Israeli war economy. - END - AMT members and affiliates endorsing this statement include: American Muslim Alliance (AMA), Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA), Muslim American Society (MAS), Muslim Student Association-National (MSA-N), Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA), Project Islamic Hope (PIH), and United Muslims of America (UMA)
CONTACT: Dr. Agha Saeed, Tel 510-299-9313, E-Mail: aghaksaeed@yahoo.com
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