United Muslim Foundation is counting down as we approach our very first event in conjunction with Independent Viewpoints. UMF is proud to be a co- sponsor of 'A Dialogue on Shias, Sunnis and Politics in Iraq' along with CAIR NY, The Qunoot Foundation and Epic USA. Together we aim to build alliances and bridges of understanding, working united toward peace. Please note the change in event venue below.

UMF members and supporters have also been invited to be guests at various events across the country. We would like to personally extend our support to these Muslim Organizations as we strive together to promote Unity, Education and Charity here and abroad.

Sincerely,

UMF is arranging transportation to this event from Allentown, PA where our volunteers will be at hand to assist. We invite you all to join us in this important dialogue where keynote speaker Dr. Noam Chomsky will touch upon the importance of civic involvement and political action in the US, Iraq and its future, and on how American foreign policy can change to foster a desire for unity in Iraq. Mr. Najam Haider, doctoral candidate at Princeton University in the Department of Near East Studies and an adjunct Professor at New York University, will be conducting this dialogue with Dr. Chomsky.

We are also excited to bring you our Muslim Speakers’ Panel. The panel consists of two Sunni and two Shia Muslims who will present their views on the situation in Iraq, the role of the American-Muslim community in the US and how we can come together with our fellow Muslims and Americans to work toward an understanding. Both will be followed by Q & A from the audience.

Speakers:

• David Cole: Georgetown Law Center - Professor and Award Winning Author
• Lee D. Schinasi: Barry University Professor of Law
• Eric Bouris: Rollins College Professor of Political Science
• George Crossley: ACLU Central FL. Chapter Chair
• Parvez Ahmed: CAIR National Chairman

Please take some time out of your busy day if at all possible and swing by downtown for the event. There will lunch provided and good opportunity to actively engage some our guest speakers as well as your brothers and sisters in the audience.

This Garage Sale, Bake Sale and Car wash event is being held to raise money for the parking lot expansion project for the mosque. The Car Wash will be held on Saturday and Sunday only.

Any volunteers interested in baking, please drop off goods at the center by Thursday evening. If you have any items at home that are not needed please drop them off at the Masjid. The drop off session will be until Friday May 26, 2006. Items needed are shoes, clothes, toys, household items, furniture, sports equipment, and any studying materials (books). All items that are to be brought in must be in good condition.

If you have any questions or are willing to volunteer please contact us ASAP.

The Husseini Islamic Center is working closely with the City of Winter Park who has identified a Community Centre in a depressed area of town, we intend to build on last year’s successful effort and make an impact in the lives of several people in the neighborhood. This Humanitarian Hussein Day Project will allow for every member of the Community to take part where youths will help youths, children will help children and elders will help elders.

All UMF Members are welcome to come out and support this worthwhile project which also allows for greater Islamic awareness and understanding with the outside Community. This project shall also qualify any individual, student or youth needing to complete Community Service Hours for their School work or for their graduation. Please contact us for more information if you are interested in joining this project to help make a difference.

United Muslim Foundation is a registered non- profit, 501 (c) (3) organization. We serve to Promote Unity, Education and Charity. By working United with Muslims of all cultures, races, and nationalities and extending solidarity to other religious organizations, learning centers and local institutions we promote greater Islamic awareness and cultural understanding while reaching out to those in need.