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The United States is gripped with a pandemic and calls for racial justice and equity. Islam provides an approach and relevant guidance on these topics for people of all faiths and backgrounds.

We invite you to join this program as we explore this guidance and posit practical solutions to the problems facing individuals and households today.

6:00 Islamic Guidance for Living in a Pandemic
Iqbal Mitiche

6:07 The Correlation between Patience and Success
Imam Ahmed Alamine

6:13 A Meaningful Life: The Cure for Hopelessness
Dr. Nasser Karimian

6:28 Racial Justice and Islam
Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans

6:43 Faith or Science? The Relationship between Islam and Science
Imam Mohammad Sirajuddin

6:55 Safeguarding the Heart
Imam Ahmed Alamine

7:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans

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Thursday, July 30th from 3-9PM

We are proud to announce that we will be having our first ever KHATEEBFEST! [Watch here on Facebook Live or register for Zoom: bit.ly/MAIdayofarafah]

This khateebfest will host 13 Imams and speakers across Indiana and the United States, covering a variety of spiritual topics. Join us in welcoming our guest speakers as they share their knowledge, wisdom, and answer questions.

See our schedule below along with our featured guests:

3:05 | Imam Muhammad Ndiaye, Al Haqq Foundation
“Family Structure in Islam”

3:35 | Imam Ismail Abdul-Aleem, Masjid Al Mumineen Indianapolis
“My Father’s Sacrifice and How It Shaped My Spirituality”

4:05 | Abdullah Ali, Resident Khateeb-Central Indiana
“Educational Benefits We Gain From Hajj”

4:30 | Hamas Najeeb, Resident Scholar Muslim Community Center Indianapolis
“Reviving the Islamic Spirit”

5:00 | Imam Mohammad Sirajuddin Islamic Society of Michiana
“Purposeful Dawah”

5:15 | Imam Ahmed Alamine Masjid Al-Fajr Indianapolis
“Healthy Hearts and Good Manners is Your Path to Jannah”

5:45 | Dr. Sarfraz Khan Masjid Omar Geist Community Center
“How Faith Helps Manage Anxiety and Depression During Challenging Times”

6:10 | Dr. Ihsan Bagby, Assoc. Professor Islamic Studies, University of Kentucky
“Racial Justice and the Hajj”

6:30 | Imam Abdul-Latif Sackor, Islamic Center of Rhode Island
“Having Real Hope in Allah”

7:00 | Dr. Nasser Karimian, Alhuda Foundation
“Never be Outdone”

7:30 | Imam Mo Umer Al Salam Foundation
“Legacy of Ibrahim A.S.”

8:00 | Iqbal Mitiche, School of Islamic Law at the University of Madinah
“The Sacrifices of Hajar”

8:25 | Sh. Gyasi Mckinzie, B.A. Islamic University of Madinah/M.A. Theological Studies, Vanderbilt University
“Confronting Finality”

Note: The views expressed by guest speakers made during this event or other MAI events are those of the speaker and not of MAI. Speakers at MAI events, or their presence therein, does not constitute an endorsement of the speaker or their institution.

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Hoosiers across the state have been asking the same question: what’s next? What more can we do to support the Black Lives Matter movement? And for Muslim Hoosiers especially: how do we translate our faith and beliefs into action? There have been worldwide protests associated with the death of George Floyd, demanding that lawmakers reform the policies and laws that govern police officers.

On Wednesday, July 15th from 7-8pm, we will have a conversation with State Representative Cherrish Pryor about the legislative process at the State and local level and Kenneth Allen of Black Lives Matter, on future goals of the Movement. This webinar will be led and moderated by Judge David Shaheed.

Join us: register now through Zoom or tune in through Facebook Live!

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A panel of medical professionals from the Al-Salam Foundation and Masjid Al-Fajr communities has determined a set of Mosque Reopening Guidelines that cover details from risk factors, resources and safety recommendations, and spiritual/mental wellness needs.

Note: This guidance seeks to advise Indianapolis mosque leaders on how best to resume congregational services safely from a medical perspective. It is understandable that every mosque board makes different decisions. These guidelines are intended to aid community leaders in making such decisions.

Committee Members:
Dr. Nadeem Ikhlaqee
Dr. Shamaila Waseem
Dr. Faisal Khan
Dr. Sakib Khalid
Dr. Rahila Qazi
Dr. Mohammad Alhaddad
Dr. Sarfraz Ahmed
Dr. Waqar Mahmoud
Dr. Eyas Raddad

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Indiana Muslim Community Statement of Solidarity

The Muslim Alliance of Indiana and Muslim Hoosiers across the state stand firm in our commitment to amplifying the voice of those seeking justice from oppression. Our support is with the African American community and the wider BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) community across the nation as they strive towards this cause. We stand in solidarity with peaceful protests across the country calling for change, as more and more people of color are disproportionately victims of police brutality, hate crimes, racism and bigotry.  We commit ourselves, as a community, to take the necessary steps to collaborate with and listen to our black and African American communities, and plan to share the next steps in the coming weeks. 

We also urge the law enforcement community throughout the state of Indiana as well as across the nation to respond with calm as protesters exercise their Constitutional right to free speech and assembly.  

The Quran says “O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for Allah, even if it be against yourselves or parents and relatives.” (Surah An-Nisa, Ayah 135). 

We call on all Muslim Hoosiers to uphold the tenets of our faith, in collaboration with our brothers and sisters of all faiths and backgrounds, in combating oppression, regardless of race, faith or ethnicity. There can be no justice for one without justice for all.

In peace and solidarity,

Fatima Hussain
Board President
Muslim Alliance of Indiana 

Hiba Alami
Executive Director
Indiana Muslim Advocacy Network

Ahmed Alamine
Imam
Indianapolis Muslim Community Association

Osama Saad
Imam
Al-Azhar Foundation

Richard A. McKinney, BSW
Former President
Muncie Islamic Center

Sarfraz S. Khan, MD
President
Geist Community Center (Masjid Omar)

Ismail Abdul-Aleem
Amir/Imam
Masjid al-Mumineen

Nadeem Ikhlaq, M.D.
Chairperson
Al Salam Foundation

Shamaas Nyazee
President
AlHussnain Seminary
Board member
Masjid E Noor

Hydre Abdullah
Shura Member
Muslim Community Center

Arman Siddiqui, MD
President
Alhuda Foundation

Seyed R. Zarabadi
President
Islamic Association of Kokomo


If you are an Indiana Muslim organization and would like to add your signature, please send an email to info@indianamuslims.org.

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