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The Majlis Ash-Shura in Action

Below is a list of some of our activities since 2022

On-going 

  • The moon sighting committee continues to track the moon every month for over three decades

  • We’ve consistently hosted general monthly meetings for the public for over 30 years, and continue to do such the first Sunday of every month

                                           

2022

  • We revamped our by-laws

  • We revamped our website

  • The Eid committee hosted a fundraiser for the Eid at Kingsessing Rec center 

  • We started a Telegram (social media) group, which is open to any Muslim

  • The Da’wah committee partnered with Masjid Al-Madinah (in Upper Darby, Pa) for a joint event

  • We collaborated with Black Muslim Men United for a Better Philadelphia, rallying and marching in the northwest section of Philadelphia, along with local police, calling for action against gun violence

  • We condensed the length of our monthly general meetings

                                                

   2023

  • We obtained a corporate office

  • We interviewed 8 influential community members

  • We started a monthly e-newsletter

  • The Education committee hosted our 1st Islamic School Fair & Expo @ The Philly School District  

  • We started an Economic Development Committee

  • We helped to sponsor the Halal Food Festival in Phoenixville, Pa

  • We published a book titled: “Sex Education in Islam,” available on Amazon

  • We interviewed all the viable candidates for Philly Mayor in 2023, firmly requesting an Office of Islamic Affairs, which in 2024 came into fruition partly due to our efforts

  • The Majlis’ Economic Development Committee started to solicit current and/or future community projects with a commercial component and that are serious, in-order to enable the Muslim-community to invest collectively and benefit collectively in a sustainable and beneficial project

  • For the Islamic Heritage Foundation's annual banquet, the Majlis purchased a table and pledged financial support

 

2024

  • We partnered with CAIR to have a medical professional for their 2024 banquet in Springfield, Pa

  • We hosted three town halls in 2024 (Philly Masjid, Masjid Muhammad, & Makkah Masjid), in order to hear public concerns and to solicit sincere assistance

  • We started a YouTube page

  • In 2024, the Majlis’ Economic Development Committee researched and presented the Israeli-owned date (the fruit) companies 

  • The Education committee hosted our 2nd Islamic School Fair & Expo @ The Philly School District in July. The video is available on our YouTube page

  • In July we started a new Facebook page

  • In August, in conjuction with Mediation BIP, LLC, we hosted a zoom presentation on Volunteering with Ihsaan (Proficiency), which was recorded and is available on YouTube

  • In September, we interviewed sister Najah Siddiq, one of the founders and organizers of the Philly Halal Food Festival, which is available on our YouTube page.

  • For Islamic Heritage Foundation's annual banquet, the Majlis purchased a table and a full-page ad 

  • We sent a letter to the Scool District of Philadelphia in support of sister Keziah Ridgeway, a Muslim and African American teacher of History and Anthropology at Northeast High, who was suspended by the School District of Philadelphia 

  • In November, we held a meeting and brainstorming session in conjunction with the Philadelphia Mayor's Office of Muslim Engagement, at City Hall. Attempting to connect many of the Muslim leaders in Philadelphia

 

2025

  • In January, the Education Committe hosted its 2nd annual Ramadan & Beyond event. Assisting educators and admins on handling pertinent concerns as they relate to Muslim students.

  • In March, the Education Committee hosted an iftar (fast breaking) in the banquet hall of Masjid Hidaya in Philadelphia. Targeting those directly involved in education. 

  • In March, the Majlis purchased a full page ad congratualting The International League of Muslim Women

  • In March, we changed our address to 4414 Germantown Ave. ,3rd flr, suite C Phila., PA 19140

  • In March, the Majlis entered a coalition with Universal Muslim Business Association & Nicetown Community Development Corporation

  • In June, the Economic Development Committee hosted their 1st annual fundraising bowling party at V&S Elmwood Lanes

  • In July, we sent a letter in support of Imam Jamil Al-Amin (a.k.a. H. Rap Brown) to the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Parole; Fulton County's DA Fani Willis; the U.S. Bureau of Prisons; and the Department of Corrections Medical Staff. We requested that the Imam obtain a medical reprieve (if applicable), or receive the proper medical care with medical informed consent. 

  • In August, the Education Committee started their own Facebook page

  • In August, we sent a letter of appreciation to Philadelphia's Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. Publicly thanking her for starting the Mayor's Office of Muslim Engagement (O.M.E.). This office primarily attempts to help bring City resources to Philly Muslims, and amplify their good works. 

  • In September, U.M.M.A.H. of the Majlis, provided training for youth in North Philly. Focusing on the 4 main elements of gun safety: never play with guns; always assume a gun is loaded; muzzle control; and never placing your fingers on a trigger, unless you are ready to shoot (if applicable).  

       

May Allah (swt) accept our efforts

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