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Salaam Alaikum
It is with the Grace of the Almighty that UMF is proud to announce that any student in Seminole County needing to fulfill community service hours for graduation can sign up with UMF for one or more of our many exciting efforts and events to help Promote Unity, Education and Charity. By volunteering your time to make a difference in the world alongside other Muslims, you help to portray a more positive image of Islam. These actions as an Ummah speak louder than words to educate people about the true and peaceful message of Islam and help to dispel any misconceptions people might have of our beloved Prophet Mohammed (SAW). So join us today and be part of a team that's making a difference! Masuma Virji
In Huntsville Alabama, devout Muslims work to explain that Prophet Mohammed (SAW) delivered a message and example of mercy to enemies and respect for women, and that both Sunni and Shia Muslims who follow the teachings of the Qur’an do the same. Seyed Mohammed Razavi, a Shi’ite religious leader from London helped lead Eidul Fitr services and members of Huntsville’s three mosques: The Sunni Islamic Center, The Shia Alzahra Center and the Muslim American Masjid Tauhid came together to celebrate Eid together. That is the Unity which embodies the true spirit of Islam and not the sectarian fighting in Iraq or other countries. “Whoever believes in one God and that Mohammed (PBUH) is the last messenger from God is a Muslim” Razavi says, “The rest of the differences are not major”. For Shi'as in Iraq and elsewhere, the attack on the holy shrines of Imam Al Hadi and Imam Al Askari represents an attack on important values and beliefs. The terrorists who perpetrated this and other acts of violence have unjustly targeted the Shia community based on an extreme distortion of the tenets of Islam. The action and reaction as a result have perpetuated a cycle of violence between Sunnis and Shi'as that is a clear deviation from the tenets of Islam, which upholds the sanctity of life and forbids crimes against humanity. The United Muslim Foundation stands strong alongside these and many other Muslim Organizations in the effort to end violence and terrorism and to promote greater tolerance, understanding and unity among Muslims:
Visit our website at www.unitedmuslimfoundation.org to find out more about UMF’s efforts to Promote Unity, Education and Charity
The last few weeks have brought sad and disturbing news of the burning of churches and more deaths in Turkey and Nigeria in connection to the ongoing controversy about offensive cartoons about Prophet Muhammad first published in a Danish newspaper. Peace and blessings be upon the Prophet. Love of the Prophet must always reflect how merciful and forgiving he was. While we condemn these cartoons and the violent reactions to it, we must help to educate those who are ignorant about his noble and righteous character and the truth he stood for. It is to this end that UMF has embarked upon several projects aimed at Clarifying Misconceptions with which we need YOUR help. The United Muslim Foundation is constantly trying to propagate information to help educate and clarify misconceptions in an effort to get across the peaceful message of Islam sent through our Holy Prophet (PBUH). UMF Orlando would like to invite everyone to join us as we honor the life of our Holy Prophet by following in his footsteps to help the homeless children on Saturday April 8th in the month of Rabi-ul Awwal from 9:45am - noon with Hands on Orlando as part of our ongoing effort to Clarify Misconceptions and Serve Humanity. E-mail us at info@unitedmuslimfoundation.org or give us a call at (407) 804-1504 ASAP to sign up for this fun filled and fulfilling event today! UMF Allentown is holding a fundraising carnival Honoring the life of the Prophet on April 22nd insha-Allah at Timbertown Park, PA. to help the survivors of the Pakistan Earthquake and to celebrate the life and message of our Holy Prophet. Bring your family, friends and neighbors as we come together to enjoy a day of fun & unity. For more information on this event or for stall rental inquiries please e-mail info@unitedmuslimfoundation.org or call 610-266-0725. WHAT CAN YOU DO TO HELP? Your greatly needed volunteer support and tax-deductible financial contributions made out by monthly credit card donations or checks to the United Muslim Foundation will help us combat the prevailing ignorance and bridge the gap between Muslims and non Muslims. Please do your part today to make a difference. We Welcome You on Board!
AWARD:$2,000 scholarship to be awarded every year insha-Allah to one student. This scholarship will be paid to the award winner by installment over four semesters. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should be high school seniors or current university students and must be members of United Muslim Foundation. Applicants will be ranked based on the following weighted factors:
United Muslim Foundation will be arranging transportation to the above event insha-Allah from Allentown, PA. Please let us know ASAP if you are interested in attending.
UMF members are invited to the American Peace Foundation, Inc. Get together Picnic, please bring your family, neighbors and friends. Pavilion # 5 is reserved at the park for this event from 11 to 4 pm. Please join us and make this one as successful as the last one WHERE : Gemini Park Pavilion # 5 37 Dirksen Drive Debary FL WHEN : Saturday 18th March 2006 TIME: 11:00 am. Till 4:00 pm. WHAT TO BRING: Bring every thing you need for the picnic i.e. food, drinks, plates, cups, games, fishing gear etc., any thing to have fun . Let us know if you plan on attending so we can let our gracious hosts know how many to expect. |
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