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14 November 2023

11/14/2023
Author samibaig
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North Jersey Masjids Meeting on Islamophobia, Muslim Heritage Month, and Security

The North Jersey Masjids Meeting convened on November 12, 2023, at the NIA Masjid & Community Center in Newark, attracting representatives from 26 Muslim organizations spanning Essex, Hudson, Bergen, Morris, and Passaic counties. This gathering was a multifaceted event, focusing on critical issues such as Islamophobia, planning for Muslim Heritage […]

30 October 2023

10/30/2023
Author samibaig
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YM MSA Development Conference at Al Wali Masjid Al-Wali: Constructing Community and Leadership for Tomorrow

Civic Engagement, Register to Vote, Voting

On October 29, 2023, the YM MSA (Young Muslims) Development Conference unfolded at Al Wali Masjid Al-Wali in Edison, New Jersey. This impactful event saw the participation of over 150 MSA high school students. The conference’s theme revolved around piecing together the puzzle of community and leadership development. Notably, NJMVP […]

17 September 2023

09/17/2023
Author samibaig
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NJMVP’s Voter Registration Drive at Masjid Sadar in Parlin, NJ: A Day of Civic Engagement

Civic Engagement, Civic Tech, Register to Vote, Voting

Parlin, NJ: On a sunny Friday Afternoon, September 15, 2023, the Masjid Sadar and Community Center in Parlin, New Jersey, became a hub of civic engagement as the New Jersey Muslim Voice For Progress (NJMVP) organized a voter registration drive to commemorate National Muslim Voter Registration Day. The event was […]

14 September 2023

09/14/2023
Author samibaig
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Empowering Voices: National Muslim Voter Registration Day – September 15, 2023

Civic Engagement, Register to Vote

Democracy thrives when all voices are heard, and one of the most fundamental ways to participate in a democratic society is through voting. In the United States, citizens from all walks of life come together to shape the future of their nation. September 15, 2023, marks a special day on the calendar - National Muslim Voter Registration Day

03 August 2023

08/03/2023
Author Zaina S
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Meet S. Nadia Hussain, Board of Education commissioner of Bloomingdale, NJ

Meet the Muslim Politician Series

S. Nadia Hussain serves on the Bloomingdale Board of Education in Passaic County. She has worked for 15 years in the nonprofit sector, from working to address domestic violence, to teaching photojournalism classes to refugee students, to running college programs championing civic engagement, to working on policies to support families. […]

Central Jersey Masjid Leadership Meeting

31 July 2023

07/31/2023
Author samibaig
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Central Jersey Masjids Meeting at Masjid Al-Wali

Civic Engagement

The Central Jersey Masjids Meeting took place on July 30, 2023, at Masjid Al-Wali, bringing together representatives from approximately 33 Muslim organizations from Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Somerset, and Union counties.

18 July 2023

07/18/2023
Author Zaina S
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Meet Yousef J. Saleh, Ward D Councilman

Meet the Muslim Politician Series

Councilman Yousef J. Saleh is a loyal son of Jersey City, born and raised in the Heights. He comes from a Palestinian family of immigrants that came to Jersey City to pursue the American Dream. He is a graduate of McNair Academic High School, Rutgers University, and Rutgers Law School. […]

05 June 2023

06/05/2023
Author Zaina S
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Meet Fozia Janjua, Deputy Mayor of Mount Laurel

Meet the Muslim Politician Series

Fozia Janjua is a first generation Pakistani American born and raised in San Francisco, California. Fozia is passionate about building strong communities through mentorship and service. She began her lifetime of volunteerism at a young age, and co-founded a non-profit, Community SJP, for mutual aid. She is married to her […]

12 May 2023

05/12/2023
Author samibaig
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Get Involved With NJ Muslim Heritage Month

Civic Engagement

Alhamdulillah every organization and individual has done great work, may Allah (SWT) accept, and may it weigh heavy on our scale of good deeds. As we work towards organizing activities for Muslim Heritage Month (January) and promoting awareness and appreciation of our Islamic faith, culture, and traditions, let us all share […]

08 May 2023

05/08/2023
Author samibaig
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Importance of Voting and Civic Engagement for the Muslim Community

Civic Engagement, National Issues, Voting

As a Muslim, it is essential to recognize the importance of voting and civic engagement. Participating in the electoral process is a fundamental right and responsibility for all citizens of a democratic society.

North Jersey Masjids Meeting on Islamophobia, Muslim Heritage Month, and Security

YM MSA Development Conference at Al Wali Masjid Al-Wali: Constructing Community and Leadership for Tomorrow

NJMVP’s Voter Registration Drive at Masjid Sadar in Parlin, NJ: A Day of Civic Engagement

Empowering Voices: National Muslim Voter Registration Day – September 15, 2023

Meet S. Nadia Hussain, Board of Education commissioner of Bloomingdale, NJ

Central Jersey Masjids Meeting at Masjid Al-Wali

Meet Yousef J. Saleh, Ward D Councilman

Meet Fozia Janjua, Deputy Mayor of Mount Laurel

Get Involved With NJ Muslim Heritage Month

Importance of Voting and Civic Engagement for the Muslim Community

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