MESSAGE FROM CAIR-St. Louis:

Missouri Act Now: Governor Veto Anti-Islam Bill
CLICK HERE TO SIGN PETITION--
http://www.change.org/petitions/governor-jay-nixon-missouri-act-now-governor-veto-anti-islam-bill#share

Urge MO Governor Jay Nixon To Veto SB 267 & Protect Freedom of Religion. The St. Louis Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-St. Louis) is calling on all people of conscience in Missouri to urge Governor Jay Nixon to VETO anti-Islam Senate Bill 267 (SB 267).

In the last few years, CAIR has witnessed a trend of state-level support for such legislation. While many public discussions about these bills seek to put a benign face on it, its purpose is to target religious practices of Muslims, similar to past misguided efforts to target Catholics, Jews and other faith minorities in the United States.

Make your voice heard by acting now to oppose such hateful and bigoted legislation!

Part of the Letter--
Veto Anti-Religion Bill SB 267 
As a concerned Missourian I urge you to veto Senate Bill 267. 

Sponsored by Sen. Brian Nieves, SB 267 is an unnecessary and biased piece of legislation introduced to address a perceived problem that simply does not exist. 

While many public discussions about SB 267 seek to put a benign face on the bill, its purpose is to target religious practices of Muslims, similar to past misguided efforts to target Catholics, Jews and other faith minorities in the United States. 

SB 267 would negatively affect constitutionally-protected religious rights, impacting the writing of marriage contracts, the implementation of wills or even being buried according to one's religious beliefs. It could also adversely affect the validation of international adoptions and foreign marriages. 

READ FULL LETTER CLICK HERE...


 

At the ICCM on Friday, April 26


Friday Khutbah
and
"Family and Youth: Steadfastness in Deen"
Lecture after Maghreb prayer




Brief bio:

Graduate of Darul Uloom College – University of Cairo Egypt with Islamic studies and Arabic language
Studied under several scholars in Egypt and has Ijazah from Sheikh Muhamed Ismail in Egypt with the 6 books of Hadith
Cultural advisor for Islam web of Qatar religious ministry
Has a weekly Tafseer program on Huda TV and more programs.
Teaches in Mishkaat University, mainly fiqh
Served as Imam in several places here in the USA and Alexandria Egypt
Bachelors in Physics from SIUE and Chemistry from Alexandria University
MBA from SIUE


Presentation of ICCM Development Plan to the Community after lecture

(April 18, 2013) The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) and other Muslim organizations join in solidarity with the Boston community during this difficult time. As many people are looking for a way to help, ISNA, the Muslim Public Affairs Council, and the Council on American-Islamic Relations are pleased to announce the “Boston Solidarity Fund” created to assist the victims of the terrible tragedy in Boston. The Boston authorities have also created a fund for the victims and ISNA encourages everyone to contribute. 

In order to donate to the Boston Solidarity Fund online:

1. Click here
   
2. Click "Make a Gift"
   
3. Click "General Fund" as a Designation
   
4. On the next page, where it asks "What brought you to the site to give today?"* Please be sure that Boston Solidarity Fund is selected. It is the first option.
   
   

Checks are also being accepted at the following address:  ISNA, PO Box 808, Plainfield, IN 46168.  May God reward you for helping your fellow citizens.

Related News:

• April 18, 2013 - ISNA President Imam Mohamed Magid Joins Other Faith and Security Leaders to Call for Unity and Partnership in Combating Terrorism
• April 15, 2013 - ISNA Expresses Concern and Offers Condolences After Attack at Boston Marathon

For media inquiries, please call 202-544-5656.

Ever walked past the yellow domed building in downtown Columbia? Wondered what the inside of a mosque really looks like? Here's your chance to find out! On Sunday, April 21st, come visit the Islamic Center of Central Missouri. Coinciding with Earth Day, the ICCM and the Muslim Students Organization will host its annual Open House. Drop by any time between 11:00am and 6:00pm to sample tasty food, tour the center, and learn about the Muslim community.

Address: 201 S. Fifth St.
               Columbia, MO 65203

(April 15, 2013) ISNA is shocked and saddened to hear about the blasts at the Boston Marathon this afternoon.  Our prayers are with the victims and their loved ones.  We are especially saddened to hear that at least three people have been killed, including an 8 year old.

Boston's first responders showed true compassion, courage and strength in the face of a crisis, and we are grateful for their hard work to rescue those who were injured.  We also thank all those bystanders whose first instinct was to run toward the chaos to help. 

ISNA is in communication with members of the Boston Muslim community to offer condolences and support.  If anyone is searching for a loved one in Boston, a hotline number has been set up by Boston authorities: 617-635-4520. 

"I applaud the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center for its immediate offer to provide on-site volunteers, blood donors, and counseling services to all those in need," said ISNA President Imam Mohamed Magid.  "As American Muslims, we should all do our part to help in any way we can.  I urge anyone who is able to please lend a helping hand or offer prayers for those affected by the tragedy."

While it is still unclear who carried out these attacks, we pray that our law enforcement officials will be able to swiftly apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

UPDATE: Prayer vigils are taking place all across the country for the victims and their loved ones.  If you are in Boston, click here to find more information about vigils you can join.  Regardless of where you are, you can offer condolences to the family of Martin Richard, the 8 year old boy who died in the attacks, by clicking here.

Registration for the annual spring conference is now open to all community members. Please feel free to enroll for this event. Registration and meals are free. Contact Brother Amir Trambu or Sister Tahura Lodhi if you have questions.

Please use the form below to complete registration: 

Trouble viewing the form? Fill it online here: 

MSO Spring 2013 Registration page

Join Us for the 3rd Annual Muslim Day at the State Capitol Missouri Policy Makers Want to Meet Muslims -- Are You Going to Answer Their Invitation?    
WEDNESDAY APRIL 10TH 7:00AM - 6:00PM JEFFERSON CITY CAPITOL BUILDING
REGISTER ON-LINE http://mocapitolday.eventbrite.com/ 
We are very excited to hold our 3rd annual Muslim Day at the State Capitol. Thanks to your help, the American Muslim voice is becoming more established everyday. Our civic engagement has increased, we have a bigger impact on elections, are gaining influence in the American discourse, and much more. Yet, the challenges we face are still monumental. Attacks against the Muslims remains at an all time high, and discrimination remains alarming. 

You have the opportunity to create a positive change by participating in the Muslim Day at the State Capitol. We invite you to take off from work, or school, or anything else you may have going on and join us for the 3rd Annual Capitol Day so the policy makers can finally hear from you. 

WHEN: Wednesday April 10th, 2013
TIME: 9:00AM-4:00PM (Note Buses Leave at 7AM Sharp & Return 6PM)
WHERE: MISSOURI STATE CAPITOL BUILDING
201 W. Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65101

DOWNLOAD GUIDES FOR CAPITOL DAY:

1. THE SCHEDULE FOR 2013 CAPITOL DAY CLICK HERE...
2. HOW MEET WITH YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS CLICK HERE...
3. THE FULL MO CAPITOL DAY GUIDE CLICK HERE...

For more information contact:
Faizan Syed
Executive Director CAIR-St. Louis
(636)207-8882 office
(314)330-2946 cell
faizan@cair-stlouis.com
www.cair-stlouis.com

Nouman Ali Khan talks about a topic that is hardly discussed today, Pride and Ego. He gives us examples from our lives of how we express our superiority. How some of us look down upon other Muslims, how we use religion to promote our pride, though the purpose of religion is to be humble.

He gives some valuable tips on overcoming it.