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Based on the announcement in Saudi Arabia, Hajj (Day of Arafat) will be on Saturday, June 15 and Eidul Adha will be on Sunday, June 16. Eid Mubarak

The ISNA Go Green Initiative Team has prepared 61 GREEN tips to Celebrate ISNA's 61st Annual Convention and 61 Years of Service. These tips started yesterday on World Environment Day through our social media channels. Stay tuned to our social media pages for helpful daily tips. Going green doesn’t just have to be done in big ways through expensive investments. It can be done through small and easy steps that anyone can do. This series will introduce you to 61 ways to start going green in your life. 

You don’t have to commit to 61 actions, so don’t feel overwhelmed if you do not have the resources to develop an environmentally friendly lifestyle all at once. Start with a few recommendations in this list until it becomes more comfortable, and then add on. Even one choice every day will make a massive difference, which is what we’re striving for here.



When everybody makes small changes, we can see big impacts over time in our environment! So what are you waiting for? Start implementing these 61 easy ways to become more environmentally friendly and make small differences that will eventually add up big time!

A Week of Green Daily Tips

Tip 1: Learn about World Environment Day and bring awareness to Green Initiatives. https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/2024-updates

United Nations Environment Program (UNEP)’s World Environment Day Practical Guide is designed to help get everyone involved in halting land degradation and restoring ecosystems. This user-friendly primer is aimed at governments, businesses and everyday citizens, and focuses on everything from protecting rivers to making farming more sustainable. https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/get-involved/practical-guide

Tip 2: A Gentle Walk on earth.

Allah (SWT) has provided vegetation for the benefit of human beings and use it wisely.

Tip 3: Avoid Overconsumption.

Learn about the negative consequences of overconsumption.

Tip 4: Avoid palm oil.

Harvesting palm oil results in wiping out rainforests. Sustainable palm oil exists, and many

companies are finally seeing the light and including it in their products.

Tip 5: Avoid the use of herbicides

Herbicides are very harmful for pollinators.

Tip 6: Beautify

Beautify your home, Masjid/Islamic centers by planting native plants.

Tip 7: Buy recycled paper products

Saves the trees and the environment.

Unlock the doors to sacred knowledge this summer with our NEW collaboration! The Miftaah-MYNA Seminary is set to empower the next generation of Muslims intellectually and spiritually.

Dive into our online courses accessible and affordable for ALL!  

Featured Courses:

1. Prophetic Description (Sham'ail)
2. Quran Exegesis (Juz Amma) 

REGISTER NOW!

Classes start July 8th, 2024.

Confirmed Speakers Announced!

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

Qiraat Competition at the 61st Annual ISNA Convention

Pre-registration will be required. More information will be shared soon.

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.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, communications, public relations, or a related field with experience in communications, marketing, outreach etc.
• Computer Literacy – MS Office Suite, Google Suite
• Proven experience in outreach and community engagement
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Job description:  

• Develop and execute outreach plans to raise awareness about our organization’s mission and programs.
• Build and maintain relationships with masjid leaders, school leaders, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Develop an ISNA affiliation program with masjids and schools.
• Travel to Masjids for programs and Friday Sermons
• Travel and outreach in Ramadan to raise awareness & fund development
• Create opportunities for ISNA’s development opportunities at local levels, including at masjids.
• Help establish ISNA’s outreach events, ISNA Days, conferences, workshops, and community forums.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure alignment of outreach efforts with organizational goals and objectives.
• Track and analyze outreach metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of outreach strategies and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.

Benefits:  

• Salary commensurate with educational background and experience
• Health and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation time
• Sick days off
• Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Annual staff retreats

ISNA Interfaith

Arshan Khalid (left), ISNA IOICA, with Dr. Zaher Sahloul (right), President, MedGlobal

Dr. Sahloul led a medical mission to Gaza, along with several colleagues from MedGlobal and other organizations. We thank Dr. Sahloul and the other doctors who have provided medical care to patients and the people of Gaza. We commend their service.

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