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February 2010 Issue  1
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Philanthropy


Community Service


Personal Development



"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."

- Margaret Mead
Letter From Our Founder
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   As-Salaamu-Alaykum
  
   Dear MWA Member,

   We are less than a month away from the annual MWA Brunch "Celebrating the Muslim Woman."
   I would like to personally invite you to be a part of this Women's History Month celebration, in honor of outstanding contributions made by Muslim women.  
   MWA has been working hard to ensure that the event is well organized, entertaining and inspiring. I would like to reach out to women of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds to join us in this wonderful celebration that recognizes our common goals and aspirations as women. 
   I hope you take a few minutes before the Feb. 21 deadline to submit your nominations for the MWA Inspiring Muslim Woman Award. This award recognizes Muslim women who have shown excellence and an outstanding commitment to philanthropy, community service and personal development.
   The MWA Brunch promises to be an event that leaves you walking away proud of being a woman and knowing that you have succeeded in making a difference in your communities.
   I am humbled by the hard work and active involvement of MWA members, and the extent of the community support rallying around Muslim Women's Alliance.

   Looking forward to seeing you at the brunch.

   Warm Regards,

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   Anisha Ismail Patel
   MWA Founder & Executive Director
MWA Brunch - Celebrating the Muslim Woman
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Who: Muslim Women's Alliance seeks to honor dynamic Muslim women at its 2010 Brunch in recognition of Women's History Month.

What:
MWA will recognize women leaders from the community who exemplify our ideals of implementing the values of Islam by promoting community service, fostering philanthropy, and realizing personal development.

When/Where:
11 a.m. Saturday, March 13, Westin Lombard, 70 Yorktown Center, Lombard.

Featuring:

-Spoken word artist Jamila Firdausee, event MC
-Soundright, a Muslimah musical group
-Sadia Ashraf, realist artist
-Ayesha Zeeshan, calligraphy artist

MWA Inspiring Muslim Woman Award:
Nominate a Muslim woman who has given back to the community, has been a positive female role model, and fostered a commitment to helping others.
To submit nominations by Feb. 21, click here.

To advertise at the brunch, click here.

Alhamdilillah! Tickets for the MWA Brunch are now SOLD OUT.  To put your name on a waiting list, please click here. An MWA representative will contact you, if tickets become available.

For more information, e-mail [email protected].
In This Issue
MWA Brunch - March 13, 2010
MWA On Air
Soiree in the Suburbs

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Anisha Ismail Patel -
Founder/Executive Director


Sabina Abdul-Qadir -
Director of Community Service



Noor Hasan -

Director of Community Relations


Asma Hashmi -
Director of Personal Development


Husna Ghani -
Director of Finance

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Muslim Women's Alliance
P.O. Box 3354
Oakbrook, IL 60522
Hadith For Thought


Narrated Abdullah bin Amr:


"A man asked the Prophet, 'What sort of deeds or (what qualities of) Islam are good?' The Prophet replied, 'To feed (the poor) and greet those whom you know and those whom you do not know."


Bukhari, Volume 1,
Book 2, Number 11

MWA On Air
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If you missed MWA Founder Anisha Ismail Patel talking about the role of civic engagement in the lives of Muslims on Chicago Public Radio's Vocalo project 89.5 FM, click here to listen to the archived Feb. 9 broadcast. Anisha was joined on the panel by Angela Salva, a teacher at Islamic Foundation School where she is a co-adviser of the Students for Social Justice club, and Jihad Shoshara, a member of the Inner-city Muslim Action Network (IMAN) clinic advisory board, the only free medical clinic for the under-served in Chicago run by a Muslim charity. Jihad also coordinates the Muslim Turkey Drive. 

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Join The MWA Team!

MWA is looking for leaders to serve in the following capacities:
PHILANTRHOPY:  Director & Program Managers
COMMUNITY SERVICE:  Program Managers
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT:  Program Managers

MARKETING:  Director, Editors, Writers
COMMUNITY RELATIONS:  Program Managers

Please fill out the application form to get actively involved with MWA:
MWA Volunteer Application Form
MWA Supported Community Events
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Muslim Women's Alliance is proud to support the Apna Ghar Junior Board's first annual "Soiree in the Suburbs" fundraising dinner.

When/Where:
Sunday, March 7 from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m., Reza's , 40 North Tower Drive, Oak Brook, IL 60523 (valet parking available)

Ticket cost:
$32 per person until March 6

Register online:
www.firstgiving.com/apnaghar

Register at the door:
$38  per person, cash or check accepted
For information, e-mail [email protected].

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MWA is also proud to partner with CAI to host the Central Asia Institute Fundraising Gala"Promoting Literacy...Promoting Peace."

When/Where: Saturday, April 3 at Hyatt Regency O'Hare,
9300 Bryn Mawr Ave., Rosemont.
-5:30 p.m. hors d'oeuvres/VIP private reception
-7 p.m. event reception/dinner

Featured guests: CAI Executive Director Greg Mortenson, Nobel Peace Prize
nominated philanthropist who has built more than 135 educational institutions for more than 50,000 children in Central Asia and co-author of New York Times bestseller "Three Cups of Tea"; and America Ferrera from the popular television show "Ugly Betty."

For information, visit 
http://www.ikat.org/caiannual-fundraiser.