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Schools, students, scholarships and the next generation of American Muslims.
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Disability Rights Feature: Aleena Qasim Disability Rights: Aleena Qasim. Aleena Qasim is a psychology graduate from the University of Alberta. Aleena Qasim advocates for mental health rights. She has dedicated her time to enhancing the livelihood of disabled children and adults in Edmonton. She is the writer of an 83-page resource handbook for employees working…
The Zakat Foundation and Indiana University team up to offer a groundbreaking fellowship in Muslim philanthropy. Learn about the Grad Fellowship in Muslim Philanthropy and the Foundation’s broader efforts to promote education and understanding of Muslim philanthropy, its principles, and its impact. The Grad Fellowship in Muslim Philanthropy at the Lilly School of Muslim Philanthropy…
MAS Detroit Community Center – Serving the Muslim Community with New Programs
The Muslim American Society (MAS) is a national non-profit organization founded in 1993 to promote a comprehensive understanding of Islam and foster a solid Muslim American identity. The organization has become one of the largest and most influential Muslim-American organizations in the country, serving a diverse community of Muslims from different backgrounds and ethnicities. The…
In a lecture that has recently resurfaced Mohamed Magid speaks in discussion with Amam Ali, Habeeb Quadri, and Janaan Hashim. He spoke to a crowd at the Islamic Society of North America on the topic of re-imagining the mosque for the youth. Many Islamic centers continually discuss ways to engage the youth in the community.…
Many Muslim youth in the United States grow up eating only halal food, and for the majority in public school. This means being limited to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and the few vegetarian options from school lunches. Hossam Gamea leads a Halal Program. In New York, 38% of public-school students are Jewish and Muslim.…
