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MANA Enewsletter March 2014 CE - Jumada Al-Awwal 1435 AH

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MUSLIM ALLIANCE IN NORTH AMERICA
 "Networking to Empower the Muslim Community"  
  February 2014 CE - Rabi Al-Akhar 1435 AH                                              Volume 8 - Issue 2
US Council of Muslim Organizations Launched at D.C. News Conference

Major Muslim Groups Launch New Council at D.C. News Conference 
WASHINGTON, D.C., 3/12/14) -- Ten* major national American Muslim organizations held a news conference today at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to announce the formation of the US Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO), an umbrella group that will serve as a representative voice for Muslims as that faith community seeks to enhance its positive impact on society. [SEE:http://uscmo.org/ ]
The new national council's first priority will be to build on Muslim citizenship rights by conducting a census of American Muslims to create a database that will be used to enhance civic and political participation in upcoming elections.
 
*Organizations participating in the initial launch included: The Mosque Cares (Ministry of Imam W. Deen Mohammed), Muslim American Society (MAS), American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Islamic Circle of North American (ICNA), Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA), Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA), Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA), American Muslim Alliance (AMA), The Mosque Foundation (Chicago). 
 
 
FOUR INGREDIENTS FOR A 
"WOMAN FRIENDLY" MASJID

Women and The American Mosque 

Study Examines the Position of Women in American Mosques  

  

A recently released study,  "The American Mosque Study

Report #3 :Women and the American Mosque," examines the attitudes of masjids toward the inclusion of women in the life of the masjid.  

  

What Makes a Masjid "Woman Friendly"?

The report, written by Aisha   Al-Adawiyah, Sarah Sayeed and Ihsan Bagby, rated mosques women-friendly based on four criteria: 

(1) The level of women's physical access to the main prayer area

(2) Attendance of women at Jumah prayer

(3) If the masjid provided women-specific programming a

(4) Whether women participated in masjid goverance. 

 

African American Masjid Most Friendly

Study results showed that overall African American masjid ranked highest as "women-friendly," with 81% of African American masjids ranking good or excellent.  Even those masjids that met some or several criteria for being "woman friendly" expressed a need for improvement.  

 
Marginalizing Women Risks Youth
The reports concludes that when women are marginalized in masjids the health of our communities and the commitment of our youth are risked. 
 
Report Recommendations
Recommendations and goals to help masjids become more"women-friendly" are included in the report.  Masjid leaders are encouraged to set goals for improvement.

 

Setting Goals for Improvement

Masjid leaders are encouraged to set goals for improvement.  Are there changes that you can you make immediately to make your masjid more women friendly? What are some possible goals for six month...and a year from now?  

 

  

"The American Mosque 2011: Women and the American Mosque"

  

  


MUSLIMS AND THE HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE 

Muslims and the Health Insurance Marketplace

ATTEND FREE VIA WEBINAR -OR- PHONE

March 24th - 2:00 pm ET 

  

 

(To join by phone call: 

1-702-489-0003 - your access code is the "#" key on your phone).

 

  

The Islamic Society of North America and the HHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships invite you to attend a webinar and conference call on the health care law. The deadline for enrolling in health insurance in the Health Insurance Marketplace is approaching quickly on March 31, and it's important that you know and understand how this impacts you and your loved ones. The speakers joining us for the webinar and conference call are:

  • Dr. Sayyid M. Syeed, National Director, ISNA's Office of Interfaith and Community Alliances
  • Rumana A. Ahmed, Office of Public Engagement, The White House
  • Khadija Gurnah, American Muslim Health Professionals
  • Acacia Salatti, Acting Director, HHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnership

 

Dr. Syeed, will discuss the importance of health among Muslim families and communities, and enrolling in the Health Insurance Marketplace. Representatives from the White House, the American Muslim Health Professionals and the HHS Partnership Center will provide information on the health care law, how to enroll in health insurance and resources to share with others. You will also have the opportunity to take part in a question and answer session at the end of the webinar.

 


  

ENROLLMENT DEADLINE

IS MONDAY, MARCH 31

 

 

 

FOLLOW THESE LINKS TO GET REGISTERED FOR HEALTH INSURANCE RIGHT AWAY:

 

To see plans and estimate your cost and/or subsidy: 

CLICK HERE TO "SEE PLANS BEFORE I APPLY"

  

To get covered immediately:

CLICK HERE TO "APPLY NOW FOR HEALTH COVERAGE"

  

TO ENROLL BY PHONE 24/7 IN ENGLISH -OR- ONE OF 152 OTHER LANGUAGES (including Arabic, Urdu, Spanish and French) CALL:  
1-800-318-2596

  

 

YOU CAN ALSO FIND OUT WHERE TO GET HELP ENROLLING NEAR YOU BY CALLING:
1-800-318-2596

 

 
 OICO AND ICTC HOST 
DOULA TRAINING FOR MUSLIM WOMEN
 
The Oregon Islamic Chaplains Organization (OICO) and the International Center for Traditional Childbearing (ICTC) are partnering to host a doula training for Muslim women in the greater Portland and Washington County area. The OICO is receiving many calls from the hospital Chaplain's department regarding Muslim laboring women who are alone and in need of a doula. However the number of trained Muslim doulas in Oregon is limited. Therefore, we will hosting a doula training in Portland June 26-30, 2014.
 
If you are interested in being trained as an Islamic doula please email Shafia M. Monroe at: shafia@ictcmidwives.org to express your interest; or call 503-460-9324 and leave your contact information.  May Allah bless our niyah.
Shafia M. Monroe, MPH, DEM, DT, is President and CEO of
The International Center for Traditional Childbearing (ICTC).
shafia@ictcmidwives.org  www.ictcmidwives.org

THE OREGON ISLAMIC CHAPLAINS ORGANIZATION (OICO)
 IS A MANA AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION
 

YOU CAN 
Make a Difference!

This summer, many children--Muslims and non-Muslims who usually get lunch in school may go hungry.  You can help by providing a summer lunch site at your masjid, center or Islamic school. 
The food, or cost of food, is provided--you provide the space and volunteers! This is a simple way to respond to the Islamic duty of feeding the poor.  

 

Learn how to become a SFSP site and serve free summer meals to hungry children in your community.  

 

 

READ: "What is a Site?," "Who Can Become a Site,?" "How to Prepare ...

  

 
 Qur'an: Guidance  
for all Mankind 

 
 
 "O my Lord! make me one who establishes regular Prayer, and also (raise such) among my offspring
 O our Lord! and accept Thou my Prayer.
Ibrahim 14:40

 
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Masjid Al Mumineen 
and  MANA SHARE Indianapolis
Cordially Invite You to Attend
 

  THOSE WHO CHARTED THE WAY

 Banquet and Fundraiser
"Recognizing Those Who Charted Establishment 
Of Indianapolis' First Sunni Masjid"
 
 
Saturday, April 5, 2014
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Julia Carson Center
Fall Creek and Delaware Avenue
 
Special Guest: Rep of  Congressman Andre Carson
Guest Speaker: Dr. Ihsan Bagby
Adults $15 - Children (18 & under) $10 - Family $60 -  Seniors (70+) $15
Get tickets: On-line at:  www.masjidmumineen.com
at Masjid Mumineen (masjid office) 317-545-4252
Tickets Available at the Door
For more information:
Saeed Ahmed Alkhattab 317-402-8671
Lana Lewis-Talib 317-319-4013

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Umrah & Study Intensive 
With Shaykh Abdullah bin Hamid Ali!
 
Departure: JFK in New York or San Francisco
5 Days In Makkah - 5 Star Hotel 
Tours, Meals and Much More.

For Details Contact:
Imam Suliamaan Hamed Phone:770-905-2102
Email: prohugllc@gmail.com.

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Early Bird Price: $150 - After May 1st: $200

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For more information contact:

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