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Registration Open
ISNA Celebration Banquet - Dallas
Theme: Standing up for justice
Join the Islamic Society of North America for a celebratory banquet honoring a distinguished community member with the Lifetime Achievement Award for their lifetime of service and impact. Under the theme "Standing Up for Social Justice," the evening features three inspiring speakers, Miko Peled, Dalia Mogahed and Azhar Azeez, and will be emceed by Khalid Hamideh. Enjoy dinner, fellowship, and a meaningful program celebrating leadership and collective responsibility.
Speakers:
Miko Peled is a Jewish American who is an Author, Speaker, and Political Activist well known for his support of Palestine.
Dalia Mogahed is a prominent American researcher, author, and public speaker. Known for her work in social justice and community development.
Azhar Azeez is a speaker, motivational speaker, CEO of ISNA
Emcee is Khalid Hamideh
Emcee:
Khalid Hamideh
| | ISNA Interfaith coordinator, Br Mikaeel Martinez-Jaka, spent the evening at the Faith250 Herndon-Restom gathering on April 16, 2026. Br Mikaeel spoke with local faith leaders and later gave a brief interview with a faith250 documentary crew. | | Convention Registration has Officially Launched! | | ISNA Bazaar Registration is Opening Soon! Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement in a newsletter, social media, and on the website www.isna.net | | |
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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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- May 17, 2026.
*First-place winners - Evansville Islamic Center (2024) and East Lansing Islamic Center (2025) are not eligible for the first-place award*
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A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Sponsors at Humaniti! 🤲
We are incredibly grateful to Humaniti, a registered Canadian and American nonprofit organization, for their generous sponsorship of our MYNA Spring Camps this year. Their support made it possible for our youth to gather, connect, and grow together.
Humaniti is on the front lines of fighting hunger globally, working to provide hot meals to families in crisis across Gaza, Yemen, Syria, Somalia, and beyond — because they believe that the suffering of one is the suffering of all. Through their Share a Meal initiative, they partner with local agencies, restaurants, food banks, and businesses to provide hot meals and groceries to vulnerable residents across priority communities.
We are honored to be supported by an organization that is making such a meaningful difference in the world. If you'd like to support their mission and help provide meals to those in need, visit humaniti.ca/causes/food-hot-meals to learn more and donate.
JazakAllahu Khayran, Humaniti — your generosity does not go unnoticed! 💛
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Save the Dates — MYNA Summer Camp 2026 is Coming!
MYNA Summer Camp 2026 is just around the corner! Open to youth ages 12–18, this year's camps are being held across the country. Here's where you can find us this summer:
Pacific NorCal — July 26–August 1 | Miramonte, CA
South Central — July 19–25 | Graford, TX
North Central — July 26–August 1 | Oregon, IL
Mid Atlantic — July 26–August 1 | Jennerstown, PA
South Atlantic — July 20–26 | Dahlonega, GA
Midwest — July 26–August 1 | Nashville, IN
Don't miss your chance to be part of an unforgettable summer experience! For more information and to register, visit myna.org/summercamp.
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MIFTAAH X MYNA Seminary is Back – We’d Love to Have You Again!
This is your chance to jump back in and continue your journey.
Same meaningful discussions, same close-knit class feel — just 1 night a week to stay connected and keep growing!
Starts July 6th
7–9 PM EST
Live Online Classes
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Rooted and Ready
Recap of ISNA’s 27th Annual Education Forum
By Crystal Habib
On April 3 to 5, the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) hosted its 27th Annual Education Forum in collaboration with WISER and CISNA, in Chicago. It welcomed about 450 educators, administrators, parents, counselors, curriculum designers, mental health professionals, and community leaders for a weekend of practical learning and prophetic inspiration under the theme “Rooted, Ready: Developing Authentically-Grounded Leaders — Identity, Wellness, Resilience in Challenging Times.”
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When We Defend Cloth More Than Children
Symbols, Substance, and Moral Proportionality
By Faisal Kutty
Photo Cred: @muslim on Instagram
Many Muslims reacted with intense anger to reports that fragments of the Kiswah — the sacred cloth that covers the Kaaba — had been gifted to convicted child sex offender and billionaire Jeffrey Epstein. Social media quickly filled with denunciations and expressions of outrage. Yet at the same time, thousands of children, women, and elders were being killed on live television in Gaza. Disturbingly, some of the same voices that cried for a piece of cloth remained silent. That contrast should give us pause not because concern for the Kiswah is misplaced, but because it reveals how some Muslims rank moral priorities.
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Art and Wilderness Institute Teaches Belonging, Responsibility, and Purpose
Where Children Learn to Lead
By Abu Batool Abdullah
Photo Cred: AWI
Each generation is shaped by the places where its children learn who they are. Some schools teach facts. Some teach skills. A rare few teach belonging, responsibility, and purpose. The Irvine, Calif.-based Art and Wilderness Institute (AWI) is one of those rare places. AWI stands not merely as an educational program but as a living example of what is possible when learning is rooted in nature, ethics, creativity, and community. What began six years ago as a small, faith-inspired experiment has grown into a thriving model of education — one that families trust, children love, and communities are eager to replicate.
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Mamdani Shows Fighting Antisemitism Doesn’t Mean Silencing Muslims
Drawing the Line
By Faisal Kutty
Photo cred: @nycmayor on Instagram
During his first day in office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani drew a clear moral and political line between fighting antisemitism and silencing criticism of Israel.
Mamdani revoked earlier executive orders from the mayor’s office that had banned divestment from Israel and embedded the highly controversial International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) definition of antisemitism into city governance — measures that had been used to silence speech, activism, and advocacy on behalf of Palestine. At the same time, he left intact the city’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, making clear that protecting Jewish New Yorkers was not only a priority, but a responsibility.
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