ISNA Weekly Newsletter

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

July/August Issue

Did you know we have more than 20 articles in each issue of Islamic Horizons? Here is just a sampler.

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

We are excited to announce MYNA is collaborating with Miftaah Institute again this summer to bring you new courses that you won’t want to miss! This semester’s courses will be taught online by Shaykh Tariq Musleh and Imam Ali Hofioni. 

Join us virtually every Monday for 7 weeks from July 8th - August 14th. Small class sizes, weekly sessions, and live online learning!

Here are the two classes offered: 

Prophetic Description (Sham'ail)

Imam al-Tirmidhi's Al-Shama’il al-Muhammadiyya contains 414 Hadith that together present a detailed description of the moral, physical and spiritual qualities of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.This course is designed to give you the following: 

Deep knowledge of the character, behavior, and personal qualities of Allah's Messenger ﷺ. 

Understanding of why knowledge of the character of the Prophet ﷺ is central for all areas of the religion.

Enriched appreciation for the world and the worldview of the Companions رضي الله عنهم and the Early Generations of Muslims.

Renewed and strengthened love for Allah's Messenger ﷺ, knowledge of him, and desire to see him in this life and the next.

Quran Exegesis (Juz Amma)

Like Introduction to Hadith, this course allows students to try their hand at applying the grammatical concepts learnt in other courses to analyze and interpret Islamic primary sources. The course methodically guides students through the last Juz’ of the Qur’an and gives students experience translating the uniquely dynamic and engaging style of the Qur’an’s Arabic into English. Along with simple translation, students will learn to recognize and appreciate the thematic coherence between verses and chapters, the deeper meanings of Arabic words, grammatical nuances, the historical context of the revelation of various ayahs, and Qur’anic commentary based on Hadith and the authoritative interpretations of the recognized exegesis of the first generations of Islam. Students are also encouraged to develop and discuss personal reflections on the Qur'anic text and lessons for their contemporary times.

Click here to register: Miftaah.org/myna

Come join us at MYNA's first basketball tournament during the annual ISNA Convention, held in Dallas this year. There will be 2 time slots - on Aug 31 and Sept 1st! Teams are $100 each.

Qira'at Competition at the 61st Annual ISNA Convention

DEADLINE EXTENDED

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.

A Week of Green Daily Tips

Tip 50: Run dishwasher only when full

Save water and money.

Tip 51: Reduce/eliminate meat consumption about 14.5% of human caused greenhouse gas emissions are from the animal agriculture industry. And factory farming causes most of our water pollution.

Tip 52: Be a Khalifa (caretaker) of the earth as there is no planet B.

Tip 53: Skip the dairy unless your dairy comes from grass-fed cattle, try to avoid it or at least cut back.

Tip 54: Teach children the value of healthy environment it is critical for children to know benefits of healthy environment.

Tip 55: Use Degradable supplies during Community dinners and other events use degradable supplies

Tip 56: Use your own water bottle using your own water bottle saves money and environment.

Tip 57: Use non-plastic water bottles more than 70% of plastic water bottles are not recycled and are a great pollutant.

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.

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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