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By
Yaman Shalabi, 
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After 16 months of pleading for the international community to act and help end the slaughtering of countless innocent Syrians, an activist from Homs who attended the Friends of Syria conference, Friday July 6, 2012 announced that "Syrians no longer want "safe zones" because "we created them from the inside with our own hands." What he continued to ask for, however, was the implementation of a no-fly zone.

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On April 25, 2012, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments for the Arizona Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act, better known as Arizona SB 1070. The new law, if implemented, would allow local government officials to enforce federal immigration laws. The "show me your papers" provision of the law would allow local police to ask for proof of citizenship from anyone based on reasonable suspicion. Many claim that this will effectively allow for racial profiling, using race as a grounds for suspicion by law enforcement. On June 25, the Supreme Court came to a decision and struck down many parts of the bill but upheld the "show me your papers" provision. The law and decision are being met by strong reactions from many communities, including some Muslim Americans...[CONTINUE] 
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MWB Benefit Iftar for the Syrian Crisis        

Friday, July 27 2012, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Rise for the Brave, A Night of Hope, A Night of Healing. Muslims without Borders Benefit Iftar for the Syrian Crisis. Featuring: Imam Khalid Latif and Acapella performance by Omar Offendum.
Location: UMD College Park, Grand Ballroom
Contact: For tickets and more info, go to http://rise4thebrave.eventbrite.com/
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Islamic Relief USA Syria Iftar        
Friday, July 27 2012, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Islamic Relief USA presents Syria Iftar Relief for Refugees. Guest Speaker: Dr Mohammed Zaher Sahloul, Syrian American Medical Society. Babysitting $5.00. Food provided. Tickets: Paid in advance, $35. Price at door: $45. Tarweeh prayer will be held on location.
Location: Westin Tysons Corner, 7801 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043
Contact: Belkacem Nahi, bnahi@irusa.org or 703-370-7202
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ICM Ramadan Fundraising Dinner        
Sunday, July 29 2012, 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Insha'Allah ICM will be hosting its Ramadan 1433 Fund Raising Dinner. The purpose is to raise money for building ICM youth & community center complete with sports facilities, reception hall, health clinic, library, class rooms, book store, commercial kitchen, and other facilities. Once completed Insha'Allah, it will be a 40,000 square feet facility; one of the biggest in the region. This new facility will accommodate bigger congregation, significantly increase our capacity to serve the community and to expand social services. Please plan to attend the fund raiser and inform others. You can also donate online at www.icomd.org.
Location: Bohrer Park Activity Center, 508 S Frederick Avenue,
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Contact: For questions or suggestions, please contact Br. Iqbal Yousuf at (301) 742-1147 or via e-mail at fr@icomd.org
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An Nur Fundraiser        
Saturday, August 04 2012
An Nur Foundation of MD fundraiser. Speaker: Moutasem Atiya from Al-Madina Institute. Salat Maghrib 8:15PM, Iftar 8:30PM, Salat Isha 9:45PM, Fundraising 10:00PM to 11:00PM, Taraweeh 11PM (8 Rukah). We would be honored with your presence but donations can also be made online at Annurmd.org
Location: Masjid An Nur, 10801 Philadelphia Rd, White Marsh, MD 21162
Contact: 410-344-9050
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ISA Fundraising event with Imam Siraj Wahhaj        
Saturday, August 04 2012, 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Islamic Society of Annapolis fundraising event. Keynote speaker: Imam Siraj Wahhaj.
Tickets
: $50.
Please contact the following brothers for tickets: Rashid Iqbal 410-320-2795 Riqbal987@gmail.com; Mohammad Babar 410-858-0161 Isa.babar@gmail.com; Ali Murtaza 443-939-5998 Amurtaza1@live.com; or Ibraheim Sheikh 443-324-2383 Abe@aacomputerwarehouse.com.
Location: La Fountaine Bleue, 7514 S. Ritchie Highway,
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
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Global Deaf Muslim Iftar Fundraiser        
Saturday, August 04 2012, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
GDM Iftar Fundraiser. Qur'an for the Deaf: Reaching the Financial Goal for the Qu'ran in ASL. Guest Speaker: Ahmed Sidky.
Admission: $15 per individual. Anyone is welcome at first come first serve basis, limited seats to 75 participants. Purchase Tickets at http://gdm-vaiftar.eventbrite.com. For more information about GDM, see our website: http://www.globaldeafmuslim.org
Location: Falls Church Community Center, 223 Little Falls Street,
Falls Church VA 22046
Contact: Contact Ahmed Ibrahim at email: Ahmed.Ibrahim@globaldeafmuslim.org
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The Muslim Link Jumuah Fundraiser
Friday, August 10 2012, 1:15pm
Support The Muslim Link this blessed month of Ramadan during our Ramadan Jumuah Fundraiser. Support Your Voice, the Muslim Link.
To donate online: visit www.MuslimLinkPaper.com
Location: Knights of Columbus, 9450 Cherry Hill Road, College Park, MD 20740
Contact: 301-982-1020
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Dar-us-Salaam Update (Iftar & Dinner)
Saturday, August 11, 2012
We cordially invite all of our brothers and sisters to join us for iftar and dinner as we update you on Dar-us-Salaam and its projects. Tarweeh prayer will be held on location.
Location: University of Maryland, Ritchie Coliseum |
Rossborough Dr, College Park, MD 20742
Info: www.duscommunity.org
Contact: ramadan@duscommunity.org
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ISB Ramadan Community Program & Iftar Dinner        
Saturday, August 11 2012, 7:00pm - 10:00pm
Alhamdulillah, ISB/Masjid Al-Rahmah, a Center of Excellence, continues to grow very well. Please mark your calendar for Ramadan Community Program & Iftar-Dinner you and your family are cordially invited.
Location: Islamic Society of Baltimore (ISB), 6631 Johnnycake Rd, Baltimore, MD 21244
Contact: 410-747-4869, Email: info@ISB.org, Web: www.ISB.org
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1st Annual Halal Food Festival        
Sunday, August 26 2012, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Sample food from the top 30 restaurants in New Jersey. Best Wings and King of Kebabs contest. Save the Date!
Location: NBIC Community Center, 1330 Livingston Ave,
North Brunswick, NJ
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49th Annual ISNA Convention        
Friday, August 31 2012
ISNA Annual Convention, One Nation Under God Striving for the common good. August 31st-September 3rd 2012. Featuring: Main sessions, parallel sessions, bazaar (550 booths), Interfaith reception, Islamic entertainment, Qira'at Competition, CSRL Luncheon, Matrimonial banquets, Art exhibit, Islamic Film Festival, Health Fair, Meet the Author, Photography Exhibit, Children's Program, Babysitting, and more than 200 confirmed speakers. Late fees will apply after deadlilne.
Event and registration inquiries: 317-838-8129 or conventionisna.net. Sponsorship and booths: 317-838-8131 or akhan@isna.net, fax 317-839-1822.
Location: Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC 20001
Contact: Register now at www.isna.net
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