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61st Annual ISNA Convention

Save the dates for August 30 - September 2 in Dallas, TX. Order your tickets today!

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July/August Issue

Have you read ALL the articles in the July/August issue of Islamic Horizons?

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Palestinians Demonstrating Resilience

DePaul University Students React to the Second Nakba

By Naazish YarKhan


A generation once written off as soft and self-absorbed, as kids raised on filters, selfies and trigger warnings, is showing the world what they are truly made of. Shorouk Akarah, a senior at DePaul University, joined the pro-Palestine, pro-ceasefire efforts through the DePaul Divest Coalition...

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Aging Muslims in North America

The Need for Muslim Senior Day Centers

By Heather Lee


In Islam, adult children and family members are considered responsible for providing support and caring for their aging loved ones, especially parents. For some families, this may be financially or otherwise difficult to sustain. Perhaps the Muslim senior has no children, and for many others, support may be physically impossible due to living far away...

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Keeping Hope Alive During a Genocide

Working Toward Sustainability in Nonprofits

By Sundus Abrar


Muslim nonprofits primarily depend on the generosity of donors. Ramadan is the peak season for fundraising because of the promised reward of good deeds being multiplied. This drives many to prefer fulfilling the obligation of zakat during Ramadan, even though it can be given at any time...


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Cookies Without Conscience

Girl Scouts Troop Disbands Over Gaza Fundraiser

By Nayab Bashir


There is an American dream beyond the standard striving for upward mobility. It’s a dream of inclusion and integration, of equity. Perhaps that is what some mothers were looking for when they signed their daughters up for Girl Scouts Troop 149...


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MYNA RUGGED - FIRST ALL BOYS WILDERNESS SPIRITUAL RETREAT

Join us for an unforgettable spiritual backpacking retreat, specially designed for Muslim boys aged 15-18.This first of its kind retreat will focus on spirituality, suhbah, and prophetic masculinity all while hiking and camping through the beautiful mountains of California.While MYNA may be known for our regular camps, this new event is the first of its kind. Forget the cabins and chef cooked meals, we are headed to the wilderness!To make sure this experience is intimate and beneficial, we will be limiting sign ups to a very small group of ONLY 10 SPOTS. 


We anticipate this event selling out very quickly so please do not delay signing up! Sign up at www.myna.org/rugged

Registration

Science Fair at the 61st Annual ISNA Convention

Submission Deadline August 16, 2024

Student Sign-up
Volunteers Needed
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Basketball Tournament

Come join us and play some ball during the basketball tournament held at the annual ISNA Convention in Dallas this year. The basketball tournament will be hosted my MYNA and our youth deptartment! There will be 2 time slots - on Aug 31 and Sept 1st!



Teams are $100 each - sign up your team ASAP

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ISNA Chaplaincy Registration Open

Qira'at Competition at the 61st Annual ISNA Convention

DEADLINE EXTENDED


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ISNA is Hiring!

Outreach and Engagement Coordinator

Email Resume To Basharat.saleem@Isna.net

Community Outreach And Engagement Coordinator

Job Type: Full TimeReports to: Executive Director

Location: ISNA HQ, 6555 South 750 East, Plainfield, Indiana 46168


ISNA seeks an enthusiastic and organized Community Outreach & Engagement Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will develop and implement outreach strategies to engage with our target audience and promote our programs and services to Masjids, Islamic Schools, and communities. The ideal candidate is passionate about community engagement, possesses excellent communication skills, and thrives in a dynamic environment.


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A Week of Green Daily Tips


Tip 58: Use less plastic wrap. Aluminum foil in the kitchen reduces carbon footprint.


Tip 59: Use tree-free toilet paper and paper towels. Hemp and bamboo alternatives are better.


Tip 60: Water Wastages. Reduce the water wastages watering your lawn less.


Tip 61: Wash clothes using cold or warm (not hot) water and wash with full loads. Save water and money.


Thank you for reading our 61 Daily Green Tips!


Learn more about ISNA's Green Initiatives

ISRAA Summer Course:  Unlocking One's Potential

ISRAA girls courses plans on running another course from Tuesday August 6-September 24, with zoom calls being at 8 est (each class an hour and 15 min long). Price is $50. It is for girls age 12-18 and the class is called "Unlocking Life's Potential" with sister Fatima Lette. 


Ustadha Fatima Lette graduated from Kennesaw State University with a B.A. in Psychology. She is a faculty member at the Qalam Seminary where she teaches Ulum Al Quran, Usul Al Tafsir, and Tafsir. Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Ust. Fatima continues to serve her community as a teacher at the 

Roswell Community Masjid and the Roots Community Space.


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NONPROFIT Summit at 61st Annual Convention

As the landscape of philanthropy evolves, nonprofit professionals must adapt and innovate to achieve their goals. Join us for a transformative conference designed for Muslim nonprofits, focusing on strategy, fund development, organizational structure, and collaboration. This event aims to unite leaders to share insights, develop strategies, and strengthen our community. 


Date: August 29, 2024

Time: 10 AM - 6 PM

Location: Hilton Anatole 2201 N Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Tex 75207


This event is provided by the Islamic Society of North America, Oaktree Institute and American Muslim Community Foundation


Make sure to stay for the 61st Annual ISNA Convention that will last from August 30 - September 2, 2024 in the same convention center. Listen to inspiring sessions from renowned speakers, enjoy shopping in the grand bazaar, banquets, entertainment, art and more! Registration for the convention is not included with the Nonprofit Summit registration and will need to be purchased separately.


Speakers

Muhi Khwaja - Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer at AMCF

Rami Kawas - Executive director of Oaktree Institute

Nadeem Riaz - Senior Trainer & Consultant at Oaktree Institute

Nawal Ali - Fund Development Coordinator at ISNA

Shannon Charash - Founder of Tripura Branding Consulting

Ola Mohammad - Director of Nonprofits at AMCF

Register by August 1st to receive 25% off with the code Nonprofit2024!

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