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ISNA Convention 2026 in Detroit, Michigan
We at the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) are delighted to announce that the 63rd Annual ISNA Convention will take place in Detroit, Michigan, over the Labor Day Weekend, September 4 - 7, 2026.
The ISNA convention is celebrated as one of the largest annual gatherings of Muslims in America, drawing thousands of participants. This convention promises to be an inspiring gathering, bringing together community members, families, leaders, scholars, youth, the business community, and other guests from across the country. With thought-provoking sessions, uplifting spiritual programs, engaging youth activities, interfaith dialogues, and a dynamic bazaar, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
The program will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, workshops, and special events designed to address timely issues, strengthen community bonds, and highlight opportunities for growth and service.
Detroit, with its rich history and vibrant Muslim community, will serve as the perfect host city for this national gathering of faith, knowledge, and unity.
Convention Highlights:
· Keynote sessions with distinguished speakers
· Interactive workshops and panel discussions
· Networking opportunities for professionals and students
· Special events and exhibitions
· Art Exhibit, Film Festival, Science Fair, Robotics
· Basketball Tournament
· Community recognition and award ceremonies
· Interfaith Events and Activities
· Matrimonial Events
· Chaplaincy Conference
· And much more
We invite all members, partners, and the broader community to join us in this landmark event. Your presence will help make the convention a meaningful and impactful experience.
Stay tuned for more details on registration, hotel accommodations, and program highlights.
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This blessed month of Ramadan, invest in a legacy that has uplifted generations.
For over 63 years, ISNA has been a cornerstone of the Muslim community in America - nurturing faith, strengthening families, and empowering future leaders.
From supporting masjids and Islamic schools to developing our youth through MYNA to providing essential chaplaincy services - ISNA’s impact reaches everyone in the community.
Through national conventions, educational conferences, scholarships, Islamic Horizons magazine, mental health services, matrimonial services, interfaith engagement, green initiatives, and so much more, ISNA continues to serve with vision and excellence.
Your generous donation this Ramadan helps sustain and grow these vital programs. Together, we can preserve our legacy and build a stronger future for generations to come.
Give today. Strengthen tomorrow.
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Jazakallahu Khayran
To those who have supported this project thus far. We have 23 days left to reach our goal!
We are far from our goal. We urge you to help support this initiative.
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Indiana Muslim Cemetery: Honoring Our Legacy, Resting in the Direction of the Sunnah
Dear Community Members,
Assalamualaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,
The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) is honored to introduce the Indiana Muslim Cemetery Project, a dedicated initiative to serve the long‑term needs of our community.
Through this project, we are working to secure and develop an exclusive Muslim section at West Ridge Park Cemetery, officially designated as the Indiana Muslim Cemetery. This section has been carefully surveyed so that all graves will be oriented in the direction recommended in the Sunnah of our beloved Prophet ﷺ, ensuring our brothers and sisters are laid to rest with dignity and in accordance with Islamic tradition.
To fully bring this vision to life, we need your generous support.
Your donations will help:
- Secure and develop the dedicated Muslim section
- Cover initial setup, administrative, and maintenance-related costs
- Ensure affordable and dignified burial options for Muslims in our region for years to come
- Help provide financial support for those who cannot afford the plot
This is a unique opportunity to take part in Sadaqah Jariyah (ongoing charity). Every future burial, every du’a made by a grieving family, and every act of remembrance in this space can be a source of continuous reward for you and your loved ones, insha’Allah.
“When a person dies, his deeds come to an end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him.”
(Sahih Muslim)
We invite you to donate generously and to share this campaign with family and friends. No amount is too small – every contribution brings us closer to providing this essential service to our community.
Please support the Indiana Muslim Cemetery Project today and make this a legacy of mercy, dignity, and faith.
JazakumAllahu khairan for your support and du’as.
ISNA – Islamic Society of North America
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2026 Scholarship Applications Open
February 19, 2026, and close April 30, 2026
General Eligibility for all Scholarships are given below:
(See specific criteria for each scholarship in their description)
- Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident
- You must be enrolled in a US accredited college/university
- Muslim students actively engaged in the community development work
Dr. Abdulmunim A. Shakir Scholarship - 10 scholarships of $2000 each Given his strong belief in the value of education, Dr. Shakir arranged for a scholarship fund to support Freshmen students in their first year of higher education
The Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh Scholarship - 26 scholarships of $2000 each
Dr. Hamid Sheikh arranged this scholarship in the memory of his mother, Hajja Razia Sharif Sheikh. These scholarships will be given in the fields of Islamic Studies and Journalism.
Amana Mutual Funds Scholarship - 1 scholarship of $2000 each
Amana Mutual Funds endeavors to align investments with principles. They follow a value-oriented approach consistent with Islamic finance principles. Providing this scholarship through the Islamic Society of North America, allows AMANA Mutual Funds to continue to build upon its principles and provide further support for the American Muslim community
Indiana High School Graduate Scholarship - 4 scholarships of $2000 each will be awarded to high school seniors graduating from any Indiana high school, who meet the criteria below;
Eligibility: Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Have US Citizenship or Permanent ResidencyBe a Muslim senior graduating from high school in Indiana, who has been admitted to a college or universityAttained a high school GPA of 3.5 or higherArea of Study: AnyHas been active in community services and/or youth group activities and shows good citizenship. (Enter all activities: sports, academic, religious and community at large)Families of Scholarship Committee members and ISNA’s employees are ineligible.
Application:Applicants should provide the following:
Citizenship or Permanent Residence documentHigh school graduation and GPA documentsCopy of College Admission letterTwo recommendation letters: One from high school faculty/administrator and one from a community leader, highlighting student’s skills and servicesStudent’s Statement of Intent: Plans to benefit your community and society at large.Student University ID# after admittance
Scholarship History:This Indiana scholarship grew out of the first educational efforts in the early eighties of the Muslim women within the MSA and ISNA community in Plainfield, IN.
Musa Dakri Scholarship - 28 scholarships of $2000 each
Any field of study
Drs. Arfa and Faroque Khan Scholarship (AFK) - 6 scholarships of $2000 each
These scholarships will be given in these fields of Law, Media, or Journalism
| | ISNA CEO addressing the congregation after Isha in Colony TX | | ISNA CEO delivering Jummah Khutba last Friday at MEC in Newark CA | | Sh Saad Hasanin giving a Khatira after Isha at Coppell Mosque on behalf of ISNA. | | Isna staff managing the table during Isha & Tarweeh at Masjid Fajr in Indianapolis IN | | ISNA masjid annual Iftar in Plainfield IN | | ISNA CEO with staff at Lewisville/ Flower mound Masjid at Isha | | Sh Saad Hasanin delivering a Khatira with the ISNA staff at Quad cities mosque | | Our CEO Br Azhar Azeez talking about ISNA’s basket of services during Fiqh Council “Blessings of Ramadan” Webinar. | | Our CEO gave an interview on Radio Azad. | | |
Green Ramadan Campaign 2026
“O you who believe, fasting is prescribed to you as it was prescribed to those before you, that you may learn self-restraint” (2:183).
Alhamd-u-Lillah, this is ISNA Green Initiative’s 12th Green Ramadan Campaign, through which we seek to enlist and urge Masajid/Islamic centers, schools, and homes, to adopt eco-friendly practices. As God’s stewards and protectors of this planet, let’s abandon wasteful practices from this month onward and become more ecofriendly communities and individuals. Let us reaffirm our sense of self-restraint, ethic of conservation and accountability to make this Ramadan both spiritually and practically meaningful. Remember, interacting mindfully with our eco-system is also a manifestation of faith.
Reduce waste; Save energy; Recycle; Save water; Avoid plastic water bottles; Use bio-degradable products for Iftars and other events; No Styrofoam products.
ISNA Green Masjid Award 2026
To promote eco-friendly practices ISNA will this year offer awards of $1000, $600, $400 to the most eco-friendly (Green) Masajid/Islamic centers as part of the Green Ramadan Campaign. Nominate your masjid through the form linked below. Submission dates are from March 21- April 22, 2026.
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Early Bird Discount Fee of $175 will expire on March 11, 2026
Hotel discount expiry date of March 12, 2026
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Ramadan Mubarak
1447/2026
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Dear Friend,
Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh.
Greetings of peace.
As we enter the blessed month of Ramadan, I write to you with humility, gratitude, and a deep sense of responsibility. Ramadan is a time when our hearts soften, our faith deepens, and we are reminded that our worship is inseparable from our service to others.
For many years, my work was rooted in the humanitarian sector—responding to emergencies, alleviating suffering, and serving those facing hunger, displacement, and crisis. That work remains sacred to me. But over time, I came to a realization that changed the course of my journey: for a community to endure, it must also invest in its institutions.
Humanitarian aid saves lives in moments of crisis.
Strong institutions sustain lives for generations.
That understanding is what led me to accept the responsibility of serving as CEO of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA).
For more than six decades, ISNA has quietly and consistently served as one of the most vital pillars of the Muslim community in North America. Long before our community had national visibility or institutional strength, ISNA was there—bringing Muslims together, creating spaces for learning, fostering unity across cultures, and ensuring that our faith could be lived with dignity in this society.
ISNA convenes the conversations that matter.
ISNA trains leaders who serve quietly in our mosques, hospitals, campuses, and communities.
ISNA builds bridges—between generations, between faiths, and between Muslims and the broader society.
And yet, institutions like ISNA often go unnoticed because their impact is not always immediate or visible.You may not see a single photo that captures what it means to protect religious freedom, to support Muslim youth navigating identity, to train chaplains serving those in crisis, or to provide mental health resources grounded in faith and culture. But without this work, the foundation of our community weakens.
This Ramadan, I am asking you to reflect on a simple truth: Charity does not end at relief—it must also build capacity.
When you support ISNA, you are strengthening the infrastructure that allows our community to thrive ethically, spiritually, and civically. You are investing in education, interfaith understanding, youth leadership, chaplaincy, mental health awareness, and the long-term health of Muslim life in North America.
Ramadan teaches us that what we give in sincerity multiplies beyond measure. Supporting ISNA during this sacred month is not only an act of generosity—it is an act of vision. It is choosing to sustain a legacy so that future generations inherit a community that is confident, grounded, and engaged.
I left humanitarian work not because it mattered less—but because I believe that strong communities prevent suffering before it begins. ISNA exists to do exactly that.
This Ramadan, I invite you to stand with ISNA.
To invest in the institution that invests in our collective future.
To give not only for today—but for the decades ahead.
May Allah accept your fasting, your prayers, and your charity.
May He place barakah in your wealth and wisdom in your giving.
With gratitude and prayers,
Azhar Azeez
Chief Executive Officer
Islamic Society of North America
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ATTN: High School and College Students in the U.S.
2026 Abdelkader Global Citizenship Prize with monetary scholarship awards for winning entries. All entries are due February 28, 2026.
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A Program of ISNA
#POWEREDBYISNA
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Thank you to Humaniti and Muslimi for sponsoring a part of our Spring Camps this year!
Humaniti is a humanitarian organization dedicated to improving lives around the world through sustainable aid and development. Their work focuses on areas such as emergency relief, clean water, food security, healthcare, orphan care, and community development. By partnering with local communities, Humaniti aims to create lasting impact and bring hope and dignity to those in need. Learn more here: https://humaniti.ca
Muslimi is an online platform dedicated to serving the Muslim community through engaging content, meaningful discussions, and supportive resources. The site shares articles on faith, culture, lifestyle, current events, and spirituality — offering insights that help Muslims connect with their beliefs and navigate real-world challenges. Learn more here: https://muslimi.com
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YOUTH SPRING RETREAT 2026:
This spring, youth across North America will gather to Carry the Noor.
MYNA’s Youth Spring Retreats are back—bringing together reflection, learning, brotherhood/sisterhood, and unforgettable memories in regions across the country.
March 27–April 5 | Multiple locations
Prices start at $275 | Financial aid available
Register now at myna.org/camps
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SPRING CAMP COUNSELORS:
Want to make a real impact this spring? Be the role model you once needed.
MYNA is now accepting Counselor Applications for our Spring Retreats. Help guide, mentor, and support youth while modeling Islamic character and leadership in a meaningful camp environment.
March 27–29 & April 3–5, 2026
Apply at myna.org/counselors
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HIRA 2026:
Looking for a summer program that strengthens your teen’s faith, confidence, and sense of belonging? This summer, give your teen the gift of deep learning, purpose, and lifelong connection.
The HIRA Summer Intensive is a transformative 3-week program where students immerse themselves in fiqh, aqeedah, Qur’an, hadith, and seerah—while building community with peers and scholars from around the world.
Flint, Michigan | June 28–July 19, 2026 | Ages 15–18
Early bird pricing available until April 5th.
Apply now at myna.org/hira
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Assalamu Alaikum,
This Ramadan, we invite you and your family to take part in MYNA’s 8th Annual Quran-A-Thon — a beautiful opportunity to engage with the Qur’an more intentionally during this blessed month
February 17 – March 19
Goal: Engage with the Qur’an as much as possible throughout Ramadan
The Quran-A-Thon is designed to encourage consistent connection with the Qur’an through reading, reflection, and commitment — whether you’re completing pages, juz’, or simply building a daily habit.
Why participate?
- Strengthen your relationship with the Qur’an
- Stay motivated and accountable throughout Ramadan
- Be part of a community striving together for khayr
Incentives & Prizes
- Grand Prize: $100 off camp
- Top 5 participants will receive prizes from our amazing sponsors
Sign up & learn more:
myna.org/quranathon
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at development@myna.org.
Let’s make this Ramadan one of reflection, growth, and deeper connection with the words of Allah. We hope you’ll join us
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Faith and Fasting on the Frontlines
Muslim Military Chaplaincy in 2026
By Wendy Díaz
Mar/Apr 26
Some Muslims may not associate Islam with the U.S. military, but there are many Muslims who are in the armed forces. Every military base provides religious accommodations for service members of all faiths, including Islam. Every branch of the military has Muslim chaplains who support the spiritual needs of soldiers and their families. They even offer classes on Islam to active-duty soldiers and their families and host Jummah prayers...
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Green Ramadan Brings Sustainability to the Holy Month
A Conversation with Environmental Activist Kori Majeed
By Ammarah Ahmed
When Muslims gather to break their fast at sunset during Ramadan, the moment carries a sense of reflection and gratitude shaped by hours of discipline and remembrance. For Kori Majeed, a faith-based environmental activist and mother of five in Maryland, it was during these blessed moments that she realized that something didn’t feel quite right. Watching how quickly single-use plastic cups were being discarded at mosque iftars revealed something she could no longer ignore...
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Stereotypes on Screen
The Impact of Portrayals of Muslims in Entertainment
By Erum Ikramullah
Mar/Apr 26
Image cred: ISPU
Research shows news media coverage of Muslims is biased and linked to increased anti-Muslim attitudes and support for anti-Muslim policies. Little is known about the impact of entertainment media coverage of Muslims on intergroup attitudes and support for anti-Muslim policies though. Muslims, a highly targeted group in the United States, are often depicted as villains (e.g., terrorists, chauvinists) in entertainment. There is a dearth of research on the consequences of such tropes on people’s attitudes toward Muslims or the influence such tropes have on people’s support for policies that affect Muslims...
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When Islamophobia Wears a Thobe
How the UAE and Allied Regimes Export Fear to the West
By Faisal Kutty
Mar/Apr 26
UAE Embassy, Washington, D.C.
For some Muslims in the West, Islamophobia is understood primarily as a product of Western history — colonialism, Orientalism, post-9/11 securitization, and the rise of the far-right. That account is incomplete. Over the past decade, a growing body of investigative journalism and academic analysis has documented a more complex and troubling reality: some Muslim-majority states, particularly the United Arab Emirates, have played a direct and sustained role in shaping Islamophobic policies, narratives, and legal frameworks in Europe and North America...
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