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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
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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,
Anisha Ismail Patel MWA Founder & Executive Director
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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].
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Board of Directors
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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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Support Us
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Mail donations to:
Muslim Women's Alliance P.O. Box 3354 Oakbrook, IL 60522
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Hadith For Thought
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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
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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
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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]. ****** ********************************************
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.
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