by Norma Tarazi
Abdullah is a three and a half year old Muslim boy who lives in Milwaukee with his family and he was diagnosed with leukemia (blood cancer) several months ago. As part of his treatment he needed a bone marrow transplant - and the call went out all over the world looking for a good match. Unfortunately for Abdullah, he is half Arab.
Finding a bone marrow match is done by searching an international list of donors connected through the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) Registry. The State of Israel has a bone marrow registry but the Arab countries don't. Too few Arabs are registered either here or elsewhere in the world, or Indians, Pakistanis, Africans, and most other Muslim ethnic groups.
So a good match could not be found for Abdullah. His father was the best match available, only a 50% match, the most any parent could be. Most parents aren't as good a match as that. If Abdullah had a brother or sister there would be only a 25% chance of one of them being a good match. Good bone marrow matches usually come from outside the immediate family, though from the same ethnic group. The better the match, the greater the chances of success. Doctors do the best they can, and all health comes from Allah.
So how do you register? The First Aid Station here at the ISNA convention plans to have Red Cross representatives here for this from 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, September 2, and can register any healthy person between the ages of 18 -55. You can also register at home by calling XXXXXXXXXX to find the number of the National Marrow Donor Program center nearest you.
Registration is simple. They will take a small sample of your blood for analysis and you will fill out some papers. It takes about 15 minutes. Then your type of bone marrow will be registered with the international registry so if some day, someone who is closely related to you by Allah (through genetic similarity), usually someone from your ethnic background, needs a bone marrow transplant, you might be called upon to help with this donation. (You can refuse if you are called and would only be accepted as a donor if you are in good health when called.) Your donation could be sent anywhere in the world, wherever countries participate in the international registration system. Bone marrow donation is like blood donation in that your body replaces what you donate. You are not being asked to donate now, because it can't be stored. You will only be registered for possible donation later.
The Islamic Medical Association has set up a special fund called the National Marrow Donor Program Fund. They need money to set up local registration drives, pay for administrative expenses, and conduct a national campaign for Muslims to take the lead to help those in need. Tax deductable gifts may be sent to ....
For now, Abdullah has received donation from his father. Alhamdullah, it seems to be working and he is out of the hospital now. Please pray for his continued improvement and for the health of so many others in his situation. And register your bone marrow for future need, like Sr. Farhat Khan of Cincinnati, OH, a mother with three children, who has recently been diagnosed with a fatal blood disease and will need a transplant soon. Abdullah's mother knows 2 other Muslim children how have had this need over the past 2 years. One is now looking for a donor. The other died last year.
So register! For Abdullah! And all the others like him!
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Please stop by at the Health Fair. Take the opportunity for yourself and your family to use the following services:
• Free basic check up
• Blood sugar & cholesterol check
• Cancer screening
• Mammography
• Heart check up (stress test)
• Breathing test
• First Aid
• Blood donation drive
• Bone marrow registry
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Sept. 1995 "Touring" the Ummah
by Yasmin Inal
All ready? Get on board! In this section you will have an opportunity to "tour" the Muslim ummah. Muslims from communities within and around Columbus will invite you to take a peek at some of the "happenings" within their fold. through these brothers and sisters you'll "meet" Muslim students, "visit" Muslim businesses and "greet" Muslim families. We hope that these brief "tours" will help you feel at home here in mid-Ohio. The first stop will be Athens, Ohio.
Athens is a small county isolated in southeast Ohio. It is located about one and a half hours from Columbus. Although, it is basically a "university town" the MSA chapter is quite active. It is hard to find settled Muslim families in Athens. The people that constitute the Muslim community are mostly students. There are approximately 300 Muslims in Athens.
Many activities take place in the Islamic Center especially during the school year. In my opinion, the one that all Muslims in Athens look forward to is Ramadan. During this month, Muslims gather in the Islamic Center every night to break their fast. Then everybody tastes the joy of celebrating this holy month together. At the beginning of Ramadan, a cooking list is passed around. Everybody chooses the time that suits them to prepare some food for dinner.
During Ramadan the MSA organizes "Open House Dinner". Non-Muslims get the chance to see the Islamic Center of Athens - a place they feel intimidated to step in any other time. During their visit, the guests get to meet Muslims and ask them any kind of questions about Islam. Last year, we received a big number of students who were interested in these open house dinners. Therefore, we repeated these events a few times which is a great opportunity to make Da'wah.
After a month of fasting and Tarawih prayers, Muslims gather in the Islamic Center for Eid break-fast and dinner. Besides the Ramadan and Eid celebrations, there are several other activities that go on. For instance, every Friday night a lecture is given at the Islamic Center. After the lecture a dinner is served where Muslims socialize and exchange ideas about the lecture. As for the halaqahs (circles), there are several that are currently going on. There is an Arabic and English halaqah for brothers. For the sisters, there is an Arabic halaqah and a Quran recitation course. There is also an Arabic school for children that teachers them Quran, prayer, and the Arabic alphabet.
Whenever a new baby is born in the community, aqiqah dinner is held in the Islamic Center to welcome the newborn Muslim. International Muslim women union, an organization that aims to inform people about "women in Islam" and about the issues that relate to women. It aims to erase the image that in Islam women are oppressed and suppressed and to show that, on the contrary, Islam liberates the woman.
All ready? Get on board! In this section you will have an opportunity to "tour" the Muslim ummah. Muslims from communities within and around Columbus will invite you to take a peek at some of the "happenings" within their fold. through these brothers and sisters you'll "meet" Muslim students, "visit" Muslim businesses and "greet" Muslim families. We hope that these brief "tours" will help you feel at home here in mid-Ohio. The first stop will be Athens, Ohio.
Athens is a small county isolated in southeast Ohio. It is located about one and a half hours from Columbus. Although, it is basically a "university town" the MSA chapter is quite active. It is hard to find settled Muslim families in Athens. The people that constitute the Muslim community are mostly students. There are approximately 300 Muslims in Athens.
Many activities take place in the Islamic Center especially during the school year. In my opinion, the one that all Muslims in Athens look forward to is Ramadan. During this month, Muslims gather in the Islamic Center every night to break their fast. Then everybody tastes the joy of celebrating this holy month together. At the beginning of Ramadan, a cooking list is passed around. Everybody chooses the time that suits them to prepare some food for dinner.
During Ramadan the MSA organizes "Open House Dinner". Non-Muslims get the chance to see the Islamic Center of Athens - a place they feel intimidated to step in any other time. During their visit, the guests get to meet Muslims and ask them any kind of questions about Islam. Last year, we received a big number of students who were interested in these open house dinners. Therefore, we repeated these events a few times which is a great opportunity to make Da'wah.
After a month of fasting and Tarawih prayers, Muslims gather in the Islamic Center for Eid break-fast and dinner. Besides the Ramadan and Eid celebrations, there are several other activities that go on. For instance, every Friday night a lecture is given at the Islamic Center. After the lecture a dinner is served where Muslims socialize and exchange ideas about the lecture. As for the halaqahs (circles), there are several that are currently going on. There is an Arabic and English halaqah for brothers. For the sisters, there is an Arabic halaqah and a Quran recitation course. There is also an Arabic school for children that teachers them Quran, prayer, and the Arabic alphabet.
Whenever a new baby is born in the community, aqiqah dinner is held in the Islamic Center to welcome the newborn Muslim. International Muslim women union, an organization that aims to inform people about "women in Islam" and about the issues that relate to women. It aims to erase the image that in Islam women are oppressed and suppressed and to show that, on the contrary, Islam liberates the woman.
Sept. 1995 Columbus: A Jewel in the Heart of Ohio
by Iman Griffin
Welcome to Columbus! And for those from out-of-state, welcome to Ohio, "the heart of it all", is a bit overstated if not arrogant. Therefore, we plan to enlighten you on the many attractions that await you during your visit. We know that your main reason for coming to Columbus is to attend the Islamic society of North America's (ISNA) 32nd Annual Convention, however there is a wealth of attractions within walking distance or a short drive for you and your family to enjoy and experience. the city of Columbus has a slogan also, which is "more than you dreamed" and it was this diversity as well as the city's serenity and hospitality that attracted ISNA's convention planners. Br. Altaf Wani, a member of the Columbus Convention Steering Committee, stated that the Columbus Islamic community did nothing to influence the ISNA convention planners. Columbus was one of three cities suggested by the National Convention Bureau, and because of our modern convention center and the city's active and thriving Muslim community, Columbus was an easy choice.
Within walking distance of the Convention Center you can visit the Santa Maria, a carefully created replica of Christopher Columbus' flagship that sailed from Spain in 1492. the ship is docked at Batelle Park on the Scioto River. Batelle Park also offers row boats and paddle boats to take in the skyline of Columbus from the river. Also within walking distance is the Short North neighborhood which offers a variety of art galleries and cafes. For those who would like to do some serious shopping, the City Center Mall has 150 stores and several restaurants located on three levels.
If you have access to an automobile, you may want to visit the prestigious Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the country. The Center of Science and Industry (COSI) offers fun for children and adults alike: the Columbus Zoo, spread over 400 acres, has the nation's largest collection of reptiles and amphibians; and for history buffs, there are German Village (founded 1813) and Victorian Village.
Br. Altaf Wani says the mayor of Columbus welcomes visitors to the convention and that "the city has been very supportive and helpful, expecially the hotels", Br. Altaf and the Columbus Steering Committee also hope that "Columbus will receive a nice impression of Muslims, especially if everyone will give their best Islamic image".
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Greetings from the Elected Officers;
Mayor Gregory S. Lashutka of Columbus, State Treasurer L. Kenneth Blackwell, and a representative of Governor George V. Voinovich will extend their greetings to members of ISNA Convention 1995 in the Main Hall at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 2. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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32nd Annual Convention of the Islamic Society of North America
Interfaith Session
You are cordially invited to attend the Interfaith Program titled "Muslims and People of the Book: How to work Together For a better World"
Location: Columbus Convention Center
Date: Sunday, September 3, 1995
time: 2:15 to 4:25 pm
for additional information contact: Mazhar Jalil at XXXXXXXX or Bonnie &Saleem Awan at XXXXXXX
Welcome to Columbus! And for those from out-of-state, welcome to Ohio, "the heart of it all", is a bit overstated if not arrogant. Therefore, we plan to enlighten you on the many attractions that await you during your visit. We know that your main reason for coming to Columbus is to attend the Islamic society of North America's (ISNA) 32nd Annual Convention, however there is a wealth of attractions within walking distance or a short drive for you and your family to enjoy and experience. the city of Columbus has a slogan also, which is "more than you dreamed" and it was this diversity as well as the city's serenity and hospitality that attracted ISNA's convention planners. Br. Altaf Wani, a member of the Columbus Convention Steering Committee, stated that the Columbus Islamic community did nothing to influence the ISNA convention planners. Columbus was one of three cities suggested by the National Convention Bureau, and because of our modern convention center and the city's active and thriving Muslim community, Columbus was an easy choice.
Within walking distance of the Convention Center you can visit the Santa Maria, a carefully created replica of Christopher Columbus' flagship that sailed from Spain in 1492. the ship is docked at Batelle Park on the Scioto River. Batelle Park also offers row boats and paddle boats to take in the skyline of Columbus from the river. Also within walking distance is the Short North neighborhood which offers a variety of art galleries and cafes. For those who would like to do some serious shopping, the City Center Mall has 150 stores and several restaurants located on three levels.
If you have access to an automobile, you may want to visit the prestigious Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the country. The Center of Science and Industry (COSI) offers fun for children and adults alike: the Columbus Zoo, spread over 400 acres, has the nation's largest collection of reptiles and amphibians; and for history buffs, there are German Village (founded 1813) and Victorian Village.
Br. Altaf Wani says the mayor of Columbus welcomes visitors to the convention and that "the city has been very supportive and helpful, expecially the hotels", Br. Altaf and the Columbus Steering Committee also hope that "Columbus will receive a nice impression of Muslims, especially if everyone will give their best Islamic image".
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Greetings from the Elected Officers;
Mayor Gregory S. Lashutka of Columbus, State Treasurer L. Kenneth Blackwell, and a representative of Governor George V. Voinovich will extend their greetings to members of ISNA Convention 1995 in the Main Hall at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 2. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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32nd Annual Convention of the Islamic Society of North America
Interfaith Session
You are cordially invited to attend the Interfaith Program titled "Muslims and People of the Book: How to work Together For a better World"
Location: Columbus Convention Center
Date: Sunday, September 3, 1995
time: 2:15 to 4:25 pm
for additional information contact: Mazhar Jalil at XXXXXXXX or Bonnie &Saleem Awan at XXXXXXX
Sept. 1995 Welcome to ISNA Convention 95
by Ghada Al-Tarazi
Iqra! presents the INA Convention Newsletter for this year. The local community knows IQRA! However, for our dear guests coming from out of Columbus, here is the story.
IQRA! is the monthly newsletter of the Islamic Society of Greater Columbus. It has been published regularly for the last 15 months. When representatives from ISNA came to Columbus to organize this convention, the Muslim community of Columbus felt honored that it had been chosen to host the convention this year. We felt so excited that our humble newsletter will be opened up, spread out to be the Convention Newsletter. IQRA! is at the service of the Islamic Society of North American. we are working hard and doing our best to make this convention a success and specifically this newsletter because it is the mirror of the Convention. Working together towards achieving this goal has brought the local Muslim community closer towards achieving another goal: UNITY. ...
Iqra! presents the INA Convention Newsletter for this year. The local community knows IQRA! However, for our dear guests coming from out of Columbus, here is the story.
IQRA! is the monthly newsletter of the Islamic Society of Greater Columbus. It has been published regularly for the last 15 months. When representatives from ISNA came to Columbus to organize this convention, the Muslim community of Columbus felt honored that it had been chosen to host the convention this year. We felt so excited that our humble newsletter will be opened up, spread out to be the Convention Newsletter. IQRA! is at the service of the Islamic Society of North American. we are working hard and doing our best to make this convention a success and specifically this newsletter because it is the mirror of the Convention. Working together towards achieving this goal has brought the local Muslim community closer towards achieving another goal: UNITY. ...
July 1995 Islamic Society of North America Convention
Columbus convention Center, September 1-4 this year (Labor Day Weekend)
by Norma Tarazi
So what's going on? Imagine 20,000 Muslims in downtown Columbus! (That's twenty thousand.) Since over 15000 attended the convention last year in Chicago, that's about what organizers are expecting.
Speakers! You ought to see the list!! there are 99 speakers on the planning list, a Who's Who of leading American and World Muslims. Dr. Jamal Badawi, Aminah Assilmi, Imam Jamil Al-Amin, Imam Warth Deen Muhammad, Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Imam Siraj Wahaj, Imam Hamza Yusuf, and Dr. Aminah McCloud are only a handful of the distinguished speakers.
Book editors, writers, medical doctors, fiqh specialists, youth specialists, psychologists, educations, international charity representatives, a U.S. army chaplain, a Muslim social worker, an astronomer, a whole array of concerned dedicated specialists who work for the sake of Allah (SWT) daily helping Muslims. Come expecting to be inspired.
So what's on besides speeches? The biggest bazaar of any Islamic convention in American. One of the 2 large convention halls will be reserved just for the bazaar. then there are the children's programs. Muslim Youth of North America, an organization for teens, will be having its convention at the same time, with an exciting program for kids 12 and up. For younger children, ISNA has a babysitting center and a kids program, so children can enjoy the convention too.
Registration is cheaper if you sign up before August 11th. And don't think you have to be Muslim to attend. Bring your non-Muslim relatives or co-workers! Meal programs are available, with halal food, of course, so convention guests can just relax and concentrate on all the interesting ideas being discussed.
by Norma Tarazi
So what's going on? Imagine 20,000 Muslims in downtown Columbus! (That's twenty thousand.) Since over 15000 attended the convention last year in Chicago, that's about what organizers are expecting.
Speakers! You ought to see the list!! there are 99 speakers on the planning list, a Who's Who of leading American and World Muslims. Dr. Jamal Badawi, Aminah Assilmi, Imam Jamil Al-Amin, Imam Warth Deen Muhammad, Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr, Imam Siraj Wahaj, Imam Hamza Yusuf, and Dr. Aminah McCloud are only a handful of the distinguished speakers.
Book editors, writers, medical doctors, fiqh specialists, youth specialists, psychologists, educations, international charity representatives, a U.S. army chaplain, a Muslim social worker, an astronomer, a whole array of concerned dedicated specialists who work for the sake of Allah (SWT) daily helping Muslims. Come expecting to be inspired.
So what's on besides speeches? The biggest bazaar of any Islamic convention in American. One of the 2 large convention halls will be reserved just for the bazaar. then there are the children's programs. Muslim Youth of North America, an organization for teens, will be having its convention at the same time, with an exciting program for kids 12 and up. For younger children, ISNA has a babysitting center and a kids program, so children can enjoy the convention too.
Registration is cheaper if you sign up before August 11th. And don't think you have to be Muslim to attend. Bring your non-Muslim relatives or co-workers! Meal programs are available, with halal food, of course, so convention guests can just relax and concentrate on all the interesting ideas being discussed.
July 1995 Computers in the Islamic Weekend School
by Souhail Khan
We at the Islamic Weekend school are pleased to inform you about the use of the computer as a learning/teaching tool starting this summer. A computer lab has been established. With the use of a 486DX equipped with two software, i.e., AL_QARI (a voice-activated, Arabic language tutorial software) and ALIM (an Islamic knowledge database containing Quran, hadith, fiqh, Islamic history, life of great Muslims, etc.) we hope to better educate our children. A pilot project is planned during the summer school starting Sunday, July 9th for six weeks at the Islamic Center on East Broad St.
For further information call br. Sohail Khan at XXX XXXX.
We are also looking for your ideas and suggestions to make the computer application at the IWS more useful. It is hoped that by generating interest among our young people we will be able to enhance their learning and to channel their interest into creating software that can be used in Islamic education.
Let us think, together, in new ways. New directions bring new horizons.
We at the Islamic Weekend school are pleased to inform you about the use of the computer as a learning/teaching tool starting this summer. A computer lab has been established. With the use of a 486DX equipped with two software, i.e., AL_QARI (a voice-activated, Arabic language tutorial software) and ALIM (an Islamic knowledge database containing Quran, hadith, fiqh, Islamic history, life of great Muslims, etc.) we hope to better educate our children. A pilot project is planned during the summer school starting Sunday, July 9th for six weeks at the Islamic Center on East Broad St.
For further information call br. Sohail Khan at XXX XXXX.
We are also looking for your ideas and suggestions to make the computer application at the IWS more useful. It is hoped that by generating interest among our young people we will be able to enhance their learning and to channel their interest into creating software that can be used in Islamic education.
Let us think, together, in new ways. New directions bring new horizons.
July 1995 ISGC summer School
by Katie Abdullah
This summer, the Omar Ibn El-Khattab Mosque will be sponsoring the annual summer program for Muslim children. Beginning on Tuesday, July 4th, the school will continue every Tuesday and Thursday for the next five weeks. The program will be from 11 am to 3 pm on these days so children should be at the Omar Mosque before 11 am. Children between the ages of 5 years and the teen years are invited to attend. You can register your children at the Omar Mosque when you bring them on the first day. tuition is just $25 per child, and financial assistance can be provided. Students are asked to bring a sack lunch, and a light snack will be provided. The goal of the summer program is to provide Muslim children with an opportunity to learn and play with other Muslim children, Inshallah, reinforcing the Islamic environment of their homes. The summer school has been designed around this goal, so that in discussions, field trips, and play activities, Islamic values, behavior, and etiquette can be demonstrated and modeled.
The three components of the program are as follows:
1) Quranic recitation, memorization, and meaning, according to each child's ability.
2) Activities and discussions with Islamic themes.
3) Games and play utilizing Islamic etiquette and behavior.
The participants will be divided into age groups. The youngest children will spend more time with organized social activities, while the seven to 10 year olds will be participating at "challenging tables" with puzzles, mind games, etc. Children over the age of ten will be divided into girls and boys. The boy's group will engage in sports activities, while both groups hope to have lectures and discussions pertaining to current issues for Muslim American youth.
Several field trips are planned for this summer. Field trips are always popular events for the children. In addition to the fun of making short trips, they have an opportunity to be together as Muslims in the American environment, Inshallah, further reinforcing their Islamic values and behavior.
The coordinators of the program hope to have available for the children a library with materials for their reading level in English and Arabic. The more the students know about Islam, the more they will understand their families and themselves, and they will Inshallah, feel more confident being Muslim in America.
Volunteers are welcome and needed. You may volunteer for the whole program, certain parts of the program (such as Quranic recitation, discussions, crafts, or sports) or certain days you are available. The children enjoy seeing a familiar friendly face. May Allah (SWT) reward you for your sincere efforts to hlep the Muslim children! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sr. Rima XXX XXXX or Sr. Farida XXX XXXX.
This summer, the Omar Ibn El-Khattab Mosque will be sponsoring the annual summer program for Muslim children. Beginning on Tuesday, July 4th, the school will continue every Tuesday and Thursday for the next five weeks. The program will be from 11 am to 3 pm on these days so children should be at the Omar Mosque before 11 am. Children between the ages of 5 years and the teen years are invited to attend. You can register your children at the Omar Mosque when you bring them on the first day. tuition is just $25 per child, and financial assistance can be provided. Students are asked to bring a sack lunch, and a light snack will be provided. The goal of the summer program is to provide Muslim children with an opportunity to learn and play with other Muslim children, Inshallah, reinforcing the Islamic environment of their homes. The summer school has been designed around this goal, so that in discussions, field trips, and play activities, Islamic values, behavior, and etiquette can be demonstrated and modeled.
The three components of the program are as follows:
1) Quranic recitation, memorization, and meaning, according to each child's ability.
2) Activities and discussions with Islamic themes.
3) Games and play utilizing Islamic etiquette and behavior.
The participants will be divided into age groups. The youngest children will spend more time with organized social activities, while the seven to 10 year olds will be participating at "challenging tables" with puzzles, mind games, etc. Children over the age of ten will be divided into girls and boys. The boy's group will engage in sports activities, while both groups hope to have lectures and discussions pertaining to current issues for Muslim American youth.
Several field trips are planned for this summer. Field trips are always popular events for the children. In addition to the fun of making short trips, they have an opportunity to be together as Muslims in the American environment, Inshallah, further reinforcing their Islamic values and behavior.
The coordinators of the program hope to have available for the children a library with materials for their reading level in English and Arabic. The more the students know about Islam, the more they will understand their families and themselves, and they will Inshallah, feel more confident being Muslim in America.
Volunteers are welcome and needed. You may volunteer for the whole program, certain parts of the program (such as Quranic recitation, discussions, crafts, or sports) or certain days you are available. The children enjoy seeing a familiar friendly face. May Allah (SWT) reward you for your sincere efforts to hlep the Muslim children! If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sr. Rima XXX XXXX or Sr. Farida XXX XXXX.
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