IQRA! Survey of the Post-Convention Syndrome
by Ayman Ismail
Almost every independent opinion received, regarding the ISNA convention, was highly positive and admiring. This was expected, for even the blind could tell that planning, organization, thought, and dedication, superseded by pure intention, would bear fruit. However, what puzzles many came after the convention: "how come a community[Columbus] that good cannot come together for a single successful project?"
"I think, wa Allahu 'alam, that the community in Columbus is ready to team up for local projects," says Rached Zantout. "It is only politics that prevent them from doing so, as well as the lack of a charismatic and uniting leadership on each and every side."
The issue of leadership was also seconded by Hazem Gheith. "Sometimes we put unqualified persons who diverge instead of teaming people up."
"For example," cites one commentator, "two projects that the community in Columbus could have united upon, were the cemetery and the new Islamic Center/Masjid/Ful time school. Both the ISGC and IFCO are working one variations of those two projects. IFCO has long had land but problems have ensued in building and maintenance. They also have cemetery land already zoned and ready to be used. Omar Mosque has the manpower, willingness, and money to start projects. Yet breakdowns in communications and methods obstructed the goals for both ISCG and IFCO, despite their being the same.
But didn't the ISNA convention also have problems? In ISNA's case, it was a very clear project with very clear objectives. "The credit goes all to ISNA if we did a good job so there was less incentive for people who play politics to be involved. It does not pay much back in terms of short term political gains in the community," says Rached. The advantage of depoliticizing the work seems twofold. More sincere work, and far fewer conflicts. Given a project that size, it would have seemed logical to have diverse opinins spoil the work! Right?
Not necessarily. The ISNA convention was such a huge project that everybody who wanted to work could do so without being bothered or bothering the other parts of the community which did not think like them. "For example," says a commentator, "One of the objections from IFCO people (some of them) to joint activities with ISGC is that we "separate men and women". Well, in the ISNA convention, if you are against that separation you could have worked with some of the committees that did not care about separation, and if you were with that separation you could have worked in other committees. There was room for everyone.
Another reason appears to be in what social scientists call "community participation". ISNA Convention steering committees turned to the grass roots. This should not take place only at the implementation phase, but right from the start. "Not involving as many people as you can when preparing for a project or event will alienate the project's prime support," says Hazem Gheith.
Is there hope? There is a lot that can be done to bring that convention spirit back. The leaders of ISGC, IGCO, and Masjid Al-Islam should get together and start planning for common projects with the same spirit of the ISNA convention which would keep that unity feeling or raise it up from time to time. Joint lectures, not merely picnics, preparing for the next ISNA convention, a Columbus Islamic Day, a workshop for Muslims about some issues facing them in Columbus, River Clean Up Day by us Muslims, adopting part s of highways that pass through Columbus, etc... And of course, there is the opportunity in the joint full-time Islamic school project.
During the convention the unity of the community became very clear. "None of those who worked expected a reward and none were received," says Altaf Wani. "The satisfaction from within for a job well was enough." Now this community has a new opportunity. Let's wait and see.
The causes of community disagreements seem clear: politicizing of work and lack of leadership. The solution is equally clear: we must learn to work with the spirit of teamwork.
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Sept. 1995 Muslim Health Fair During the ISNA Convention
by Tahseen Naiyer
The Muslim community of Columbus, Ohio has grown rapidly during the last ten years. Many great events have taken place in the history of our community. The purchase of the Omar Ibn-el-Khattab mosque, and the formation of ISGC are just a few of those landmarks. And the plans of the Islamic Center to build an Islamic School and the mosque at Sunbury point to a bright future. The 32nd ISNA convention, Inshallah, will also be a landmark in the history of the Muslim community of Columbus, Ohio. We are honored, proud and thankful to Allah (SWT) who has provided us with this unique opportunity to be a part of ISNA convention.
Dr. Mohamed Shareef is a well-known brother in our community. Allah (SWT) has blessed him with many talents. For the first time and with the approval of ISNA, Dr. Shareef and his colleagues will be providing first aid and a Muslim health fair during the convention. It will be an opportunity to meet with experienced physicians, cardiologists, gynecologists, pediatricians, and expert medical technicians, all in one place. We will not have to run from one doctor to another, or from one lab to the next. We are thankful to our medical community, to the physicians, nurses, and health care providers, who are devoting their time and efforts in providing this important service. The cardiac stress testing is going to be an unusual part of this fair. It is done as part of the VIP screening health check-up in the physician's office or hospitals. Dr. Nayyer Shareef will also be providing mammography for a very small fee to cover the cost of the lab work.
Another important feature of this health fair will be a Red Cross blood Donation Drive. Muslims are the torch bearers of humankind. It is our obligation to show to the world that we not only care about our own community, but that we also care for the whole of the human race. the red Cross Blood Donation Drive and the Cancer screenings, provided by the Arthur James Cancer Institute's mobile mammography unit, will allow the Muslim community to show on a national level its commitment to participate in a positive way in the life and health care of this nation.
Some of the other important features of this health fair will be free basic check-ups, blood sugar and cholesterol testing, stress testing (heart check-up), breathing tests, and bone marrow registry.
Due to the blessing of Allah (SWT) mankind is finding cures for cancer. Once considered so deadly, we are now able to successfully combat it with early detection. Breast cancer among women and prostate cancer are common occurrences these days. Unfortunately, most of our brothers and sisters do not have proper access to medical facilities. The Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) has said that a strong Muslim is better than a weak Muslim but both are good. He had also said that for every disease, Allah (SWT) has given a cure. Our body and life are amana form Allah (SWT), and He will ask us how well we cared for it on the Day of Judgment. We should be thankful to Allah (SWT) that He is providing us with this unique opportunity to care for our health.
However, there will be some cost involved for this project. There is no fee for service, but there will be very minimal cost for usage of material. This affordable fee has been fixed for the blood cholesterol testing at $4.00 and for mammography at $60 (conventional). There might be other charges if necessary.
Criteria for screening of tests....
The Muslim community of Columbus, Ohio has grown rapidly during the last ten years. Many great events have taken place in the history of our community. The purchase of the Omar Ibn-el-Khattab mosque, and the formation of ISGC are just a few of those landmarks. And the plans of the Islamic Center to build an Islamic School and the mosque at Sunbury point to a bright future. The 32nd ISNA convention, Inshallah, will also be a landmark in the history of the Muslim community of Columbus, Ohio. We are honored, proud and thankful to Allah (SWT) who has provided us with this unique opportunity to be a part of ISNA convention.
Dr. Mohamed Shareef is a well-known brother in our community. Allah (SWT) has blessed him with many talents. For the first time and with the approval of ISNA, Dr. Shareef and his colleagues will be providing first aid and a Muslim health fair during the convention. It will be an opportunity to meet with experienced physicians, cardiologists, gynecologists, pediatricians, and expert medical technicians, all in one place. We will not have to run from one doctor to another, or from one lab to the next. We are thankful to our medical community, to the physicians, nurses, and health care providers, who are devoting their time and efforts in providing this important service. The cardiac stress testing is going to be an unusual part of this fair. It is done as part of the VIP screening health check-up in the physician's office or hospitals. Dr. Nayyer Shareef will also be providing mammography for a very small fee to cover the cost of the lab work.
Another important feature of this health fair will be a Red Cross blood Donation Drive. Muslims are the torch bearers of humankind. It is our obligation to show to the world that we not only care about our own community, but that we also care for the whole of the human race. the red Cross Blood Donation Drive and the Cancer screenings, provided by the Arthur James Cancer Institute's mobile mammography unit, will allow the Muslim community to show on a national level its commitment to participate in a positive way in the life and health care of this nation.
Some of the other important features of this health fair will be free basic check-ups, blood sugar and cholesterol testing, stress testing (heart check-up), breathing tests, and bone marrow registry.
Due to the blessing of Allah (SWT) mankind is finding cures for cancer. Once considered so deadly, we are now able to successfully combat it with early detection. Breast cancer among women and prostate cancer are common occurrences these days. Unfortunately, most of our brothers and sisters do not have proper access to medical facilities. The Prophet Mohammed (PBUH) has said that a strong Muslim is better than a weak Muslim but both are good. He had also said that for every disease, Allah (SWT) has given a cure. Our body and life are amana form Allah (SWT), and He will ask us how well we cared for it on the Day of Judgment. We should be thankful to Allah (SWT) that He is providing us with this unique opportunity to care for our health.
However, there will be some cost involved for this project. There is no fee for service, but there will be very minimal cost for usage of material. This affordable fee has been fixed for the blood cholesterol testing at $4.00 and for mammography at $60 (conventional). There might be other charges if necessary.
Criteria for screening of tests....
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Sept. 1995 Bone Marrow Registration! What? - Why?
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
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!
___________________________________
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
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.
______________________
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".
_______________________________________
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.
______________________
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.
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