#StandWithNewZelandMuslims, #StandwithGaza, #StandwithIlhan
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The shootings at two Islamic centers in New Zealand during Friday, Jummah prayer service have left Muslims and non-Muslims alike heart broken. These "acts of terror" have left 49 dead and over 20 wounded.
Around the same time of these attacks in New Zealand, Israeli rockets stormed down upon residents of the Palestinian city of Gaza. The total number of those injured and displaced by the Israeli attack is still unknown.
A week earlier, the first Muslim hijabi in the U.S. Congress, Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota, was confronted with a series of political assaults.
The week started with the revelation that an anti-Islamic poster bearing a photo of the Congresswoman was displayed in the West Virginia state capitol. Mid-week, Omar's own U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning her statements questioning why elected officials were being compelled to pay allegiance to Israel. By that Saturday, Congresswoman Omar was once more attacked by a Fox News Anchor for wearing the hijab.
There is no clear connection between all these incidents. However, its plainly obvious that Muslims are being challenged. And the Academy of Muslim Achievement (AMA) contends that the best way to respond to these challenges is by Muslims working and winning together.
Below are several valuable resources for you and your community. Enjoy them and take this opportunity to take a stand by joining AMA --- the Muslim American Academy. |
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| DC Region Law Enforcement Update on Coordinated Attacks on New Zealand Muslims |
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In response to the attack in New Zealand, the National Capital Region Threat Intelligence Consortium provided a briefing to Muslim and other faith leaders. Click the link below for a copy of the briefing document.
Muslims and the general public are warned DO NOT FORWARD videos or images of the attacks. Viewing or sharing this content can harm viewers and reward the attackers! |
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| Grants, Training, and Other Resources to Protect Islamic Centers, Community Centers, and Schools |
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In light of recent attacks targeting Muslims and other people of faith, federal and state government agencies have created resources to protect places of worship. The tragedy in New Zealand is call for us to work with our communities to take full advantage of these resources.
Click the link below to learn how to make use of these resources to protect your masjid, community center, or school. |
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TEC Law Firm Hosts Do-it-Yourself Will Workshop
Saturday, April 7, 11AM |
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Abdullah Ibn ‘Umar reported that the Prophet (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "A person that has something to will has no right to stay two nights without his written will."
Do you have a will? If not, here's your opportunity. On Saturday, April 7, 2109 from 11AM - 1PM, lawyers with the TEC Law Firm are hosting a wills workshop. During this two-hour session, lawyers will be on hand to help you draft a personalized will to safeguard your body and protect your home, bank accounts, and other assets at the time of death. Bring your laptop. Make plans to learn. And leave the session with a fully drafted and executed will. To allow as many people as possible to benefit from this opportunity, the TEC Law Firm is offering this workshop for the reduced price of $150.Space is limited, so reserve your seat by clicking the box below to RSVP for the workshop today!
One-on-one consultations are also available. If you wish to schedule an appointment to review or draft your will or trust, call the TEC Law Firm at (202) 508-3391, or shoot an email to: tka...@teclawfirm.com. |
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AMA was launched in 2013 to protect our community by promoting positive examples of Muslim achievement. There is no 100% guarantee that we can prevent attacks like those yesterday. However, we can, and must work harder to educate the public about the great service of Muslims to our nation every single day.
Support this work by becoming an Academy of Muslim Achievement Member today.
Atty. Talib I. Karim
Academy of Muslim Achievement Co-Founder & CEO |
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