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Friday, September 4 5:00 - 5:30 am Salat al Fajr (Iqamah 5:15)
10:15 AM - 12:15 PM Pre-Convention Workshops
1. Enhancing Teamwork in Islamic Organizations Iqbal J. Unus - Room 260
2. Leadership Development in the Muslim Community Rafik Beekun - Room 263
3. Effective Communication in Islamic Work Dilnawaz Siddiqui - Room 267
1:15 - 2:30 PM Salat al Jumah (Second Adhan at 1:30) Hall 5 Khateeb: Muzammil Siddiqi
2:45 - 4:30 PM Session 1 Hall 4 Welcome and Inauguration Recitation from the Qur'an: M. Abu Zahir Ansari ISNA President: Muzammil Siddiqi IMA President: Ayman Rayes AMSE President: Mukhlesur Rahman AMSS President: Salahuddin Malik MSA President: Mohammed Salem Omeish MYNA President: Huma Chowdri NAIT Chairman: Bassam Osman Convention Chairman: Abdul Wahab Program Chairman: Iqbal Unus Steering Committee Chairman: Rashid Qureshi
Islamic Shura Council of North America The Community Mosque: Jamil Al-Ami Islamic Circle of North America: Mohammed Yunus Muslim American Society: W. D. Muhammad Islamic Society of North America: Muzammil Siddiqi
Muslim World Organizations: Organization of the Islamic Conference, Secretary General Azeddin Laraki; Muslim World Congress, Secretary General Abdullah Salah Al-Obeid; World Assembly of Muslim Youth, Secretary General Maneh Aljohani; International Council for Da'wah and Relief, Secretary Kamel Al-Sharif
Moderator: Secretary General ISNA Sayyid M. Syeed
4:45 - 6:00 PM Session 2 Hall 4 Civil Society: An Islamic Perspective Speakers: Kamal Hassan, Besir Atalay Moderator: S. Imtiaz Ahmad Allah is the Lord of the worlds, not just of a particular race or religious group. All humans are created equal. By recognizing Allah as the source of guidance, practicing social justice and exercising social responsibility, we can build the civil society.
6:00 - 8:15 PM Dinner Atrium 6:00 - 6:30 PM Salat al Asr (Iqamah 6:15) Hall 5 7:30 - 8:00 PM Salat al Maghrib (Iqamah 7:35) Hall 5
8:15 - 10:30 PM Session 3 Hall 4 (a) ISNA Human Dignity Award to President of Mauritius Citation: Muzammil Siddiqi Introduction: Rafik Beekun Acceptance: President Cassam Uteem of Mauritius The Award is a recognition of the many services rendered by President Cassam Uteem of Mauritius to uphold and enhance human dignity of all citizens of Mauritius including Muslims.
(b) Human Dignity: The Islamic Concept Panelists: Jamal Badawi, Manazir Ahsan Moderator: Dilnawaz Siddiqui Human dignity is defined conceptually on the basis of the Qur'an and Hadith. The focus will be on the Muslim's responsibility to respect and protect the dignity and rights of all human beings in all socioeconomic and political environments.
(c) Congressman David Bonnier, House Minority Leader
10:30 -11:00 PM Salat al 'Isha (Iqamah 10:45)
Saturday, September 5 5:00 - 5:30 AM Salat al Fajr (Iqamah 5:15)
9:00 - 10:30 AM Session 4A Hall 4 Human Dignity and the Muslim World: The Case of Pakistan and Algeria Panelist: Qazi Hussain Ahmad, Abdelhamid Brahimi Moderator: Muzammil Siddiqi Qazi Hussain Ahmad, Amir (President) of Jamaat-i-Islami Pakistan will speak on issue of human dignity in the Pakistani context. Abdelhamid Brahimi, former Prime Minister of Algeria, will address human dignity issues in Algeria.
Session 4B Room 263 Media and Muslims Panelists: Maha ElGenaidi, Ibrahim Hooper, Nazir Khaja Moderator: Saleem Bajwa Role of the media in public opinion/policy formation is analyzed and issues such as selectivity of the mainstream media are explored. Abuse of freedom of speech and negative image of Islam/Muslims in the media and Internet are discussed, as are Muslim responses and Muslim efforts to cultivate the media. Interested participants are invited to volunteer for ISNA's media activities.
Session 4C Room 122-123 and Room 126-127 Social Services: Assessment and Delivery Panelists: Sandra K. Rana, Farzana Hamid, Bashir Ahmad Moderator: Abdul Basit Muslims can play a significant role in multi-faith, nonprofit, or governmental organizations by bringing Islamic solutions to the problems faced by Muslims and non-Muslims in the communities we live in. This interaction promotes a better understanding of Islam and helps Muslims to bring Islamic teachings and practices to American society. Examples of social service issues include dysfunctional families; behavioral problems among adolescents; high divorce rate, clinical and mental health issues, Islamic perspectives in psychotherapy, work ethics, etc.
Session 4D Room 266 Models for Muslim Community Life in America Panelists: Sulayman Nyang, Maha ElGenaidi Moderator: Ameena Jundali Muslim community life can be enriched by exchange and study of community experiences, and by launching a motivated effort to enhance the quality of individual and collective relationships and actions within the community, with the Islamic teaching of shura (consultation), naseeha (advice) and ta'awun (cooperation) as the bedrock. [Networking in Communities: A sample of the 'Community Calendar' on computer disks will be available upon request.]
Session 4E Room 267 Education: Raising a Generation in Dignity Panelists: Abdalla Idris Ali, Freda Shamma, Ahmad Sakr Moderator: Maqbool Ahmad Knowledge is the source of dignity and confidence as it is only a knowledgeable individual who values his or her own dignity and cherishes the dignity of others. Positive and concrete steps are indicated towards the goal of providing basic education for the next generation, and eradicating illiteracy and ignorance among all.
Session 4F Room 275 Human Dignity in Action: Know Your Rights Panelists: Nihad Awad, Kamran Memon Moderator: Talal Sunbulli This session will deal with the rights of individuals, organizations and communities in the US and Canada; how these rights may be violated and how to know and protect one's rights.
Session 4G Room 274 Indian Muslim Relief Committee (IMRC): Meeting Panelists: Maulana Sirajul Hassan, TBA Moderator: Manzoor Ghori The experiences of Muslims living as a minority in India are discussed, with particular reference to the relief and rehabilitation work being rendered by an ISNA-affiliated American Muslim organization.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Session 5A Hall 4 Leadership Role for Muslims towards Human Dignity, Equality and Justice Panelist: Ramsey Clark, Sarah Flounders, Mahboob Khan Moderator: Jamal Barzinji The session will deal with ways and means of promoting policies and programs for freedom, peace and justice within the US and abroad. It will explore how to educate fellow Americans, American leadership and the media on these issues, foster cooperation between American Muslims and the society at large, mobilize them to support projects aimed at promoting freedom, peace and justice.
Session 5B Room 276 Elections '98: A Muslim Plan of Action Panelists: Hesham Reda, Mujahid Ramadan, Agha Saeed, Omar Ahmad Moderator: Shabbir Safdar Muslim advocacy organizations are the medium through which the Muslim presence is manifested in the society at large. Each of the four organizations, Muslim Public Affairs Committee (MPAC), American Muslim Council (AMC), American Muslim Alliance (AMA) and Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR), represented in this session focuses on an important area with their own vision and strategy. Panelists will discuss issues that concern and shape the Muslim presence in America.
Session 5C Room 263 Women's Role in Human Dignity Issues Panelists: Anne Sofie Roald, Ilham Altalib Moderator: Khadija Haffajee Panelists will discuss models of women's role in issues related to human dignity, focusing on the Islamic model, the Western model, models among peoples of other faiths, as well as Islamic teachings on this subject.
Session 5D Room 267 Islamic Values in Mental Health Services Panelists: Muhammad Alam, Attia Sweillam, Imat Amidjaya Moderator: Abdul Basit Modern psychiatry reflects Western values and culture, with major schools of psychotherapy emerging during an era of individualism. Methods and techniques developed in the West may not be suitable for treating American Muslims whose religious and socio-cultural backgrounds are quite different. Psychotherapeutic interventions must be reexamined in the light of Islamic beliefs and values.
Session 5E Room 264 Muslim Heritage in America: A Traveling Exhibition Panelist: Ted Swigon, Tipu Ahmad Moderator: M. Abdul Hai ISNA has initiated work on a traveling exhibition that will bring Muslim heritage in America to American cities and communities to educate and inspire Americans of all faiths and persuasions. ISNA consultant on this project will present the work being done and solicit input, suggestions and guidance.
Session 5F Room 122-123 and Room 126-127 Minority Rights in Islamic Lands Panelists: Jamal Badawi, Murad Hofmann Moderator: This session will focus on the rights of non-Muslim minorities within the framework of Islamic law and heritage, as well as the practice of such rights in contemporary Muslim societies.
Session 5G Room 261-262 Charitable Planning - Everybody Wins Panelists: Mir M. Ali, Steve Pruiett, Curt Ferguson, David J. McDaniel Moderator: M. Ashraf Balti The ways and means of charitable planning; the rationale for implementing a charitable plan; the incomparable tax advantages of charitable programs; who is a candidate for charitable planning.
12:30 - 2:30 PM Lunch Atrium and concession stalls 1:45 - 2:15 PM Salat al Zuhr (Iqamah 1:45) Hall 4
2:30 - 4:00 PM Session 6A Hall 4 Fiqh of Muslim Minorities Panelists: Taha Jabir Alalwani, Jamal Badawi Moderator: Dawoodur Rahman The dignity of a Muslim is being continuously challenged in societies where they are a minority. What guidance is provided by Islamic jurisprudence in meeting some of these challenges? Is there room for ijtihad in this context?
Session 6B Room 122-123 and 126-127 Reaching Out with Dignity: Diversity and Sensitivity Training Panelists: Ameena Jandali, Maha ElGenaidi Moderator: Reaching Out to Corporate Employees and Managers: 'Cultural Diversity' training is provided and in some cases, required by most companies. This seminar will teach you how to educate others about Islam. For corporations, the emphasis is on teaching sensitivity towards Muslim religious practices on the job. Reaching Out to Law Enforcement: 'Cultural Diversity' training is required for law enforcement agencies and police officers. This seminar will teach you how to incorporate training about the local Muslim community in existing diversity training programs. For law enforcement, the emphasis is on teaching protocols for interacting with Muslim individuals and institutions.
Session 6C Room 276 Guilty Until Proven Innocent: Prisoners of Conscience in the US Panelists: Michael Kennedy, Matt Piers, John Sugg, Sami Al-Arian, David Cole Moderator: Abdurahman Alamoudi Legal and media experts on the panel will address issues of constitutional rights, due process, and civil liberties for Muslims and Muslim organizations. Wives of some of the Muslim prisoners of conscience in the US speak about the unfounded cases against their husbands and what has that meant for their families.
Session 6D Room 275 Human Dignity in the Workplace Panelists: Eric Vicker, Zafar Hasan, Muhammad Nimer Moderator: Waheed Akbar The workplace in North America is a focal point of personal and group achievements as well as of tests and tensions in human relationships. Respect for oneself and others, and the dynamics of the workplace, are important issues for practicing Muslims. The work environment and related laws and customs will be discussed from legal and management points of view.
Session 6E Room 274 Medical Aspects of Human Dignity Panelists: Shahid Athar, Ilham Altalib, Wahhaj Ahmad Moderator: Azhar Ali Khan Assisted suicide - death with dignity? The AIDS patient, genetic forecasting of future illnesses, cloning humans, patient's rights versus physician's duties, medical ethics from Nuremberg to Tuskegee. These and related issues will be discussed by Muslims physicians specializing in medical ethics.
Session 6F Room 264 How You Can Get Involved in ISNA: Field Work and Fund Raising Projects to Take ISNA to the Next Level Panelists: Ashfaq Lodhi, Shariq Siddiqui Moderator: Masroor Shah
Session 6G Room 261-262 (a) Conserving Wealth through Estate Planning and Charitable Giving (b) Investment Strategies and Socially Responsible Funds Panelists: Nasir Shamsi, Talat Hussain, Nick Kaiser Moderator: Khalid Bhatti Importance of estate planning; tax law changes; value and significance of philanthropy; tax shelter trusts; charitable remainder trusts to reduce your taxes and benefit charity of your choice.
4:30 - 6:00 PM Session 7A Hall 4 Human Dignity and US Foreign Policy: (a) Dignity denied: 50 years of Occupation in Palestine Panelists: Richard Curtiss, Omar Ahmad (b) US Policy of Stranglehold on Iraq Panelists: Ramsey Clark, Sara Flounders Moderator: Manzoor Ghori Practices and principles in US foreign policy that affect human dignity; changes and trends in policy making that affirmatively or adversely affect human dignity around the world. Struggle toward human dignity. Eye witness accounts of the impact of US foreign policy on human dignity abroad.
Session 7B Room 122-123 and 126-127 Struggle for Human Dignity: Unsolved Problem of Kashmir and its Impact on Nuclearization of India and Pakistan. Panelists: Sulayman Nyang, Mir Wayiz Umar Farouq, M. Ayub Thakur Moderator: Ghulam Nabi Mir Struggle for human dignity from self-determination to self-sufficiency in Kashmir. Diagnosis, etiology, treatment, and Islamic perspectives on this issue and the nuclearization of India and Pakistan.
Session 7C Room 263 Raising Muslim Daughters in America Panelists: Syed Salman, A. Nudrat Unus Moderator: Khurshid Qureshi Case studies from daughter, father and mother points of view will be presented. Presentations and interactive discussion will lead to developing guidelines and an action plan. Issues that may be addressed include dress (hijab experiences), dating or absence of dating, higher education, careers for Muslim girls, search for a husband, marriage, etc.
Session 7D Room 276 The Fiqh of Everyday Living - I Panelists: Mukhtar al Maghrawi, Jamal Badawi Moderator: Khalid Bhatti This is a questions and answer session with panelists who have expertise in fiqh and experience with issues that confront practicing Muslims everyday in their lives in America.
Session 7E Room 275 Muslim Count in 2000 Panelists: Ilyas Ba-Yunus, Moin Siddiqui, Ihsan Bagby Moderator: Ishrat Z. Husain American Muslims are growing in large numbers and may become the second largest religious group by the year 2000. However, without hard data, their strength is not recognized by the American society. The American Muslims' profile in terms of education, income, occupation, and age and sex composition should also be based on hard data. Ways to organize national and local surveys in the year 2000 will be indicated, some recent recommendations discussed, and modes of cooperation will be explored.
Session 7F Room 274 Denial of Human Dignity: (a) Homelessness in America (b) Gangs - Prevention and Intervention Panelists: Lorenzo Islam, Khalid A. Samad Moderator: Kamran Memon What is the nature and extent of the intractable problem of homelessness in the most affluent country in the world? What Muslims can do and are doing to alleviate the problem. Are there any effective solutions?
Sessions 7G Room 261-262 Estate Planning Basics Panelists: Mir M. Ali, Steve Pruiett, Curt Ferguson, David J. McDaniel Moderator: Abdulaleem Khandekar Estate planning tools; minimizing the impact of probate; the power of a Power of Attorney; advantages and disadvantages of jointly held property; maximization and tax leverage use of retirement plans.
6:00 - 8:15 PM Dinner Atrium 6:00- 6:30 PM Salat al Asr (Iqamah 6:15) Hall 5 7:30 - 8:00 PM Salat al Maghrib (Iqamah 7:35) Hall 5
8:15 - 10:30 PM Session 8 Hall 4 (a) Message from Vice President Al Gore
(b) ISNA Human Dignity Award to Dr. Necmettin Erbakan Citation: Muzammil Siddiqi Introduction: Ahmad Totonji Acceptance: Necmettin Erbakan (Acceptance speech will be delivered in Session 10) Necmettin Erbakan led his now-banned Refah Party to electoral victory, giving Turkey a taste of Islamic democracy before he was ousted by the ultra secular military junta. The ISNA Human Dignity Award is given to Necmettin Erbakan in recognition of his service to Islam and Turkey.
(c) ISNA Distinguished Service Award to Abdalla Idris Ali and Siraj Wahhaj.
(d) Tariq Abdul Wahad, NBA player.
(e) A VISION FOR TOMORROW Muslims in the Next Millennium Speaker: Ambassador Murad Hofmann Human Dignity and Cross Cultural Moral Judgments Speaker: Professor Ali Mazrui Moderator: Sayyid M. Syeed Two prominent speakers from two different backgrounds and perspectives will address aspects of a vision that can guide Muslims into the future.
10:30 -11:00 PM Salat al 'Isha (Iqamah 10:45)
Sunday, September 6 5:00-5:30 AM Salat al Fajr (Iqamah 5:15)
9:00-10:30 AM Session 9A Hall 4 ISNA Business Session and General Assembly Chair: Muzammil Siddiqi, President of ISNA Presentation of Annual Report and presentation of constitutional changes and recommendations for the future.
Session 9B Room 276 Struggle for the Dignity of a Muslim Minority: A Case Study of India Panelists: Maulana Sirajul Hasan, Syed Shahabuddin Moderator: Muslims in India are a unique minority, not only because of their large numbers, their deep roots, and their illustrious heritage, but also because of their potential for forging a dignified Muslim presence in a land that represents a large portion of humankind. Two distinguished Muslim leaders will present their views on the Muslim struggle for dignity in India.
Session 9C Room 122-123 and Room 126-127 Social Services: Assessment and Delivery [Repeated from Session 6A] Panelists: Sandra K. Rana, Farzana Hamid, Bashir Ahmad Moderator: Abdul Basit
Session 9D Room 275 The West Towards Islam: Historical, Sociological and Educational Perspectives Panelists: Salahuddin Malik, Ilyas Ba-Yunus, Wasiullah Khan Moderator: Ihsan Bagby The Western media have defined Islam and Muslims from their own perspective, often in hostile terms. However, this session will attempt to indicate our own well-deserved share in failing to define ourselves. The panelists will attempt to chart a strategic course toward solving the problem, each panelist speaking from one of sociological, historical or educational perspective.
Session 9E Room 274 Living with Dignity in Muslim Families: Marriage and Divorce Panelists: Farida Farzana Khan, Yusuf Ziya Kavakci, M. Adam Shaikh Moderator: Bashir Ahmad Commitment, communication and conflict in marriage; family wellness; survival skills for husbands and wives.
Session 9F Room 263 Relief and Development for Human Dignity Panelists: Representatives of Islamic African Relief Agency, Indian Muslim Relief Committee, Global Relief, Benevolent Foundation, Somali Relief Fund, Holy Land Fund, Mercy International. Human Concern International, Islamic Relief Worldwide, Kashmir Relief Fund. Moderator:
Session 9G Room 267 Islamic Calendar in North America Panelists: S. Khalid Shaukat, Mohib Durrani, Ahmad Salameh Moderator: Shaikh Abdur Rahman Experts in the field of calendar and qibla determination will discuss the principles involved in evolving a unified position on these issues.
11:00 AM - 12:30PM Session 10 Hall 4 ISNA Human Dignity Award to Necmettin Erbakan Acceptance Speech: Necmettin Erbakan Moderator: Ahmad Totonji
12:30 - 2:30 PM Lunch Atrium 1:45 - 2:15 PM Salat al Zuhr (Iqamah 1:45) Hall 4
2:30 - 4:00 PM Session 11A Hall 4 Muslim for Human Dignity Panelists: Siraj Wahhaj, Abdalla Idris Ali, Ejaz Aslam Moderator: S. Imtiaz Ahmad The theme of the Convention - Muslims for Human Dignity - is rich in its meanings and implications. Three Muslim leaders with three different backgrounds and perspectives will reflect on what human dignity means to them and how it is reflected in the behavior of Muslim individuals and societies.
Session 11B Room 122-123 and Room 126-127 Building Muslim Institutions for Higher Education: Why and How? Panelists: Taha Jabir Alalwani, Kamal Hassan, Dilnawaz Siddiqui Moderator: Islamic grade schools for children have become an undisputed priority in the Muslim community at large. The question now is whether there is a need for special higher education institutions based on an Islamic approach to scholarship and directed to the religious and cultural sensibilities of Muslim students, specially those who graduate from Islamic grade schools. If the answer is yes, how can this be brought about within the academic and educational structure?
Session 11C Room 263 Living with Dignity in Muslim Families: Parent-Children Relationship Panelists: Syed Akhtar Raza, Arshad Husain Moderator: Rajab Ali The panelists focus on parent-children relationship as guided by the Qur'an and Sunnah, and their application in the American and American Muslim context.
Session 11D Room 276 Leadership Role for Muslims towards Human Dignity, Equality and Justice (Repeated from Session 5A) Panelists: Sarah Flounders, Mahboob Khan, Mikail McCaren Moderator: Jamal Barzinji
Session 11E Room 275 Update on Kosova Panelists: Zulkarni Varder, Ferid Bedrolli Moderator: The tragedy of Bosnia is being revisited in Kosova, a land of absolute Muslim majority. The panelists have recently visited Kosova and are also involved in mobilizing public opinion in the United States to highlight the on-going Serb-perpetrated holocaust in Kosova.
Session 11F Room 274 Islam in Public Schools: Text and Context Panelists: Ameena Jandali, Shabbir Mansuri Moderator: Ashraf Sufi Islam, in the context of world history and social sciences may be taught in the middle and high school grades of your State schools. This seminar will teach you how to present Islam in the public school system without proselytizing or infringing on separation of Church and State laws. For the schools, the emphasis is on correcting misconceptions about Islam found in textbooks, as well as bringing life to a modern, American religion.
Session 11G Room 261-262 The Advance Estate Planning (Emphasis on "O" Tax) Panelists: Mir M. Ali, Steve Pruiett, Curt Ferguson, David J. McDaniel Moderator: Zahid Saqib The core of an optimum estate plan; advantages of estate reduction techniques; protecting assets from creditors; coordinating income tax savings with estate planning; matching your investments with your estate objectives.
Session 11H Room 264 Muslim law students networking - contact Najeeba Syeed and Jonathan Miller Room 264
4:30 - 6:00 PM Session 12A Hall 4 The Jerusalem Issue: A Symposium Panelists: Salem Ali Salem, Kastonine Qurmush, Kamel Al-Sharif, Shaikh Muhammad Al-Jouzou Moderator: Abdullah Salah Al-Obeid A panel of distinguished leaders and experts focus on the issue of Al-Quds (Jerusalem), offering historical, strategic and religio-political insights.
Session 12B Room 276 Elementary and secondary education: Strategies and Status Panelists: Tasneema Ghazi, Abidullah Ghazi, Freda Shamma Moderator: Muhammad Ismail Principles and strategies in education for Muslim children in North America that will lead to an abiding respect for human dignity; status and evaluation of present and planned Islamic schools leading this effort.
Session 12C Room 122-123 and 126-127 The Fiqh of Everyday Living - II Panelists: M. Adam Sheikh, Mukhtar al Magherawi Moderator: M. Farooq Malik This is a question and answer session with panelists who have expertise in fiqh and experience with issues that confront practicing Muslims everyday in their lives in America.
Session 12D Room 267 Building Muslim Economic Institutions in America Panelists: Khalid Abdullah Tariq Al-Mansour, Pervez Naseem, Abdul Hakim Dyer, Zafar Hasan Moderator: M. Yaqub Mirza Panelists will discuss pioneering efforts in building economic institutions that form the foundation of a strong and stable community. Housing loans, leasing options, insurance coverage and other financial needs will be discussed.
Session 12E Room 275 Conflict Resolution in the Muslim Community Panelists: Ghulam Bakkali, Mustafa Carrel Moderator: Zafar Hasan Muslim communities across America are faced with conflicts that can be managed and resolved through proper communication and negotiation techniques and procedures. In addition a system of arbitration can enable Muslims to resolve their conflicts and put the force of law behind such resolution.
Session 12F Room 264 How You Can Get Involved in ISNA: Field Work and Fund Raising Projects to Take ISNA to the Next Level Panelists: Ashfaq Lodhi, Shariq Siddiqui Moderator: S. Tariq Akhtar
Session 12G Room 274 Presenting Islam to the West: Enhancing Human Dignity Panelists: H. Zulqarnain, S. Amir Ali, Irfan Khan Moderator: Atef Hardin Panelists will discuss strategies of effectively presenting Islam to non-Muslims in various situations and contexts. Recent accomplishments in this area and future opportunities will be discussed.
6:00 - 8:15 PM Dinner Atrium 6:00- 6:30 PM Salat al Asr (Iqamah 6:15) Hall 5 7:30 - 8:00 PM Salat al Maghrib (Iqamah 7:35) Hall 5
8:15 - 10:30 PM Session 13 Hall 4 Muslim Youth: Role Models of Human Dignity Panelists: Siraj Wahhaj, Amina Chaudhry, Asad Ba-Yunus Moderator: Abed El-Mannan Alo Muslim youth in America are destined to promote human dignity for all in all walks of life. They are expected to be role models in their personal and community lives for the society around them.
Entertainment
10:30 -11:00 PM Salat al 'Isha (Iqamah 10:45)
Monday, September 7
5:00-5:30 AM Salat al Fajr (Iqamah 5:15)
9:00 - 10:30 AM Session 14A Survival of Islam in America: Coordination Panelists: Representatives of major Islamic communities Moderator: Sayyid M. Syeed
10:45 AM - 12:00 Noon Session 15A Where do We Go From Here? Panelists: Muzammil Siddiqi, Sayyid M. Syeed Moderator: Iqbal Unus
| ____ __ | | | |\ | / \ | |____ | \ | | ____ | Islamic Society of North America | | | \ | | | P O Box 38, Plainfield, IN 46168 | |____| | \| | | Tel (317) 839-8157, Fax (317)839-1840 URL:www.isna.net, E-Mail:i...@surf-ici.com
MIM: One of the organisers of this MSA conference was Asad Ba Yunus, the son of Ilyas Ba Yunus. Ba Yunus works for a Jewish owned law firm in Fort Lauderdale and worked in the State Prosecuter's office. According to his biography on the personeel page of the firm Lubell and Rosen, Ilyas also is a lawyer on the Supreme Court.
The conference will be three days of sessions and workshops on aqeedah, sunnah, and tazkiyah. By Allah's will, the focus will be on knowledge that is essential for every MSA and every Muslim. Tawhid is the foundation of Islam by which submission is attained; the sunnah is that way of life through which we can attain obedience to Allah; and all this should be reflected in the purity of our hearts and our intentions. Strengthening of these three aspects is a strengthening of our imaan, our ummah and a means by which to enter jannah, inshaAllah. Speakers include Ali Al-Tamimi, Abdullah Adhami, and more!
P.S. All questions, comments, and concerns are TO BE DIRECTED at: Br. Farhan Syed f...@jaguar.ir.miami.edu Br. Asad Ba-Yunus bayu...@snycorva.cortland.edu
MIM:Note that Asad Ba Yunus gives his email at Cortland which is where his father taught at the time.
asalaam alaikum wrt wbt wmgh, I still have 5 seats from Albany and NYC that i NEED to fill...pls contact me if u would like to go or know anyone that would like to go.. jazakallah khair, Huma
Here is all the info about the MSA East Zone Conference. The e-flier, contact information, directions, and registration form, transportation info and speakers.
M S A (* (* | Muslim Students' Association | /|\ EAST ZONE CONFERENCE 97' /|\ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | * THE RIGHT OF ALLAH UPON HIS SERVANTS *| | | | | | _| |_ _| |_ [_iiiii_] [_iiiii_] ---------| | | |----------- | _ | | Rasulullah SAW said: | | _ | | / \ /| | | |\ / \ | | \ _ / \| | The Right of Allah upon His servants | |/ \ _ / | |________| | is to serve Him alone and never to | |__________| | ___ | | associate any being with Him. | | ___ | | / \| | [Bukhari, Muslim] | | / \ | || || | | | | || || ___||___| |__ |_|___ ||
Date: March 28-30, 1997
Where: Tyson's Westpark Hotel, 8401 Westpark Drive (Route 7 West) McLean, VA 22102 (outside of Washington DC) (703)-821-8872
Cost: $55 (includes food/lodging/transportation from airport and other accomodations) *all payment on-site, all major credit cards accepted!
The conference will be three days of sessions and workshops on aqeedah, sunnah, and tazkiyah. By Allah's will, the focus will be on knowledge that is essential for every MSA and every Muslim. Tawhid is the foundation of Islam by which submission is attained; the sunnah is that way of life through which we can attain obedience to Allah; and all this should be reflected in the purity of our hearts and our intentions. Strengthening of these three aspects is a strengthening of our imaan, our ummah and a means by which to enter jannah, inshaAllah. Speakers include Ali Al-Tamimi, Abdullah Adhami, and more!
LOTS OF ISLAMIC BOOKS, T-SHIRTS, VIDEO TAPES, POSTERS, AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!!!!!!!!!
Here are the directions to the hotel and other info.
Directions: Southbound on I-95: -take 495 W (Northern VA) -take Leesburg Pike, rt. 7, West -at the 6th light, make a right onto Westpark Dr. -hotel will be on right[A Northbound on I-95: -take 495 towards Rockville -exit onto Leesburg Pike, rt. 7, West -at the 6th light, make a right onto Westpark Dr. -hotel will be on right
People travelling by plane, train, or bus are encouraged to arrive through Dulles airport and Union Station respectively. We will go once to Union station to pick people up. People who arrive at another time should take the metro from within the station to West Falls Church metro station, where they can be picked up.
Please fill out the following information for the MSA National East zone Conference. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me, at ahma...@guvax.acc.georgetown.edu, or give me a call, at (301) 937-4219, or 937-1168.
Muslim Students Association:_______________________________________ Your Name:_____________________________Your Age:___________________ Your Adress: ______________________________________________________ Your City: _______________________Your State: _______ Zip: ________ Your Email Adress: ________________________________________________ Have you attended the MSA National East Zone Conference before? Y N Mode of Transportation: Car Fly Other (specify):______________ If Yes to flying, please send your flight information to the Transportation Commitee - Mohammed Essam Abdullah, at email : m...@wam.umd.edu Are you a Contact Person for your MSA? Yes No If yes, what is your 'title' (Pres, Vice/pres, etc.)? ______________ Add your email to MSA-ORG Net connecting MSAs in North America? Y N
Please Return this form to: ahma...@guvax.acc.georgetown.edu
Remember the deadline is quite soon! If you want, you can charge the amount your credit card ahead of time, by calling the MSA office on Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Saturdays from 10 am to 12 pm, you get to talk to either me or one of the other nice comittee members just waiting for your call.... Jazakum Allahu Khairan, and we hope to see you at the conference!!!
Wasalaams, MSA Conference Committee
assalamu alaikjum,
To contact Br. Muhammed Essam Abdullah, please contact him at:
Directions for those arriving mass transportation:
Whoever is arriving by plane, bus, or train should please follow the directions below. Each station has a pick-up location designated below. The pick up times will be announced by March 25. Whoever arrives at one of the following venues should just proceed to the pick-up locations and wait for an MSA representative to arrive. If you are not sure of anything once you arrive please CALL the hotel and ask for a representative from the conference.
Dulles airport: outside of United Airlines on the top floor
National airport: at the rent-a-car or shuttle location
Union station: at the main gate
West Falls Church metro: at the pick-up, or "kiss and ride", spot
The following people are confirmed to speaker at the MSA National East Zone Confernece
Br. Abdullah Adhami Queens,NY Br. Nader Salah Falls Church,VA Sh. Taha Jabir Alawani, president of North America Fiqh council and SISS. Br. Nihad Awad, president of CAIR Br. Abdul Rehman Amoudi, president of AMC representative from American Open Universiry ((AOU) Br. Ali Tamimi Washington DC
W'salam
Farhan Syed MSA National East Zone Representativ
P.S. All questions, comments, and concerns are TO BE DIRECTED at: Br. Farhan Syed f...@jaguar.ir.miami.edu Br. Asad Ba-Yunus bayu...@snycorva.cortland.edu
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