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Salaam Alaikum, Peace be with You. Misunderstandings, Conflict, War... In a world of turmoil and unrest, United Muslim Foundation participates hand in hand with other organizations in grassroots dialogues and outreach to clarify misconceptions about Islam and lend a hand to those in need. It is only by our active effort making a positive difference in the world we live, that we can achieve peace. And it is only through helping one another and working together that we can ever hope for understanding. May God be with you. Masuma Virji, President.
United Muslim Foundation was proud to be a co- sponsor of this first and fantastic Independent Viewpoints event that brought together dynamic speakers like Noam Chomsky, Salma Yaqoob and others to the platform to discuss the all too pertinent issue of the dire need for understanding and unity between Shias and Sunnis and the current politics playing out in Iraq. The event was attended by many, from all religions and cultures who expressed interest and concern on the current situation in Iraq and had questions on how to bridge the gap between Shias and Sunnis. UMF also hosted a booth and provided transportation to members from the Pennsylvania area who really enjoyed the event. United Muslim Foundation, The Qunoot Foundation, EPIC and other organizations joined hands and worked together to help make this event successful while Democracy Now! and Bridges TV were at hand to record the event which will be airing in the near future insha-Allah.
'Bringing the Community Together', is the slogan of United Stars Volleyball celebrating it's 25th anniversary as a very successful sports organization and host of the 2006 Sports Festival this July. UMF is proud to be sponsoring the Orlando Basketball Team with practices before the big game. We'll be cheering for you Team Orlando! Show 'em what you're made of!!
All UMF members are invited to an annual meeting to be held on
We will be discussing the future of UMF, so come prepared with your ideas on how we can work to make a difference! RSVP's appreciated at info@unitedmuslimfoundation.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
UMF is once again preparing to help the local needy in Allentown on Sunday, July 9th from 2:30 -5:30pm, by gathering together volunteers, donors and skilled cooks :) We know we can count on your support to help make this Soup Kitchen event at the Salvation Army as successful as in years past. So if you can help in any way, no matter how small it may seem to you, remember that your help will seem really big to someone who needs you! E-mail us at shelina@unitedmuslimfoundation.org or call (610) 266-0725 to find out how you can help make a difference.
As part of our ongoing effort to promoting Education, UMF is pleased to offer our first annual Scholarship this summer. Check out UMF's website for more information and make sure to send in your form of interest ASAP so that we can send you the application packet to fill out and return before the July 31st deadline.
On Sunday July 30th, CAIR will be jointly hosting a 1st annual community picnic for youths and their families from 12 – 5 pm at Turkey Lake Park in Orlando. Please come join the different masajed, youth organizations, and your brothers and sisters for a day full of fun, sports, games and food. Invite a friend and spread the word. See you there insha-Allah, God Willing!
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