ISNA Weekly Newsletter

Volunteer Appreciation Banquet

A special thanks to the 62nd Annual Convention Volunteers. An appreciate banquet was held on October 25, 2025.

ISNA is Coming to the Atlanta Region This Weekend!

November 1-2, 2025

ISNA & the Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA - a program of ISNA) are collaborating with MANA & YMTA for an Atlanta regional convention. Come join at any of these featured events! Click on each image to register today.

Program

Call for Proposals Now Open

Visit www.isna.net for more details

Use discount code ISNA10 before November 1, 2025 to receive a 10% Early Bird Discount on your General Conference Registration tickets!

Call for Proposals

62nd Annual Convention Featured Videos

Cultivating Piety and Mindfulness in a Distracted World | ISNA62

Main Session 1 at the 62nd Annual ISNA Convention held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

Cultivating Piet and Mindfulness in a Distracted World

Relentless noise-politics, media, work, and communal commitments-competed with our finite attention, challenge our ability to balance, and weaken our connection to faith. This session calls to action: a charge to resist the clamor, rise with prophetic clarity, and serve with unwavering integrity.

Speakers: Shamsi Ali and Salam Al-Marayati

Moderator: Faizan Haq

Guests: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson introduced by Syed Shahnawaz Khan

Gaza After 2 Years by Br Azhar Azeez | ISNA62

Remarks by former ISNA President, Br. Azhar Azeez in session 6A at the 62nd Annual ISNA Convention held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

MYNA X ICJC Fall Retreat is Here!

The ICJC Youth Department and MYNA are teaming up to host an unforgettable camp in Kansas from November 7–10! Open to ages 12–18 (with opportunities for 19+ to apply as counselors), this retreat is packed with learning, reflection, and fun.

Register now to claim the $25 Early Bird Discount (ends Oct. 11th)! Spots are limited, so don’t wait—secure your spot today at icjc.org/youth

PLEASE NOTE THE PRICE INCREASE DATE CHANGE

Voices of Justice: Islam’s Legacy of Speaking Truth

Our winter camps are back and registration is open!

We want youth to rediscover the rich tradition of justice and advocacy rooted in our faith. Voices of Justice will explore how speaking truth to power has always been a part of Islam, beginning with the prophets and continuing through generations of courageous believers. From the defiance of Prophet Musa AS before Pharaoh, to Bilal RA's stand for racial equality, to the compassionate governance of Umar ibn al-Khattab RA, and the economic leadership of Khadijah RA, our history is filled with those who rose against oppression. We want to connect these legacies to modern-day icons like Malcolm X and Sheikh Omar Mukhtar, empowering youth to see justice not as a trend, but as a sacred inheritance.

Join us this winter for an unforgettable week as we delve into this amazing theme!

MYNA Camp Counselors Needed!

Ready to make an impact this winter? MYNA Winter Camp is looking for dedicated counselors to lead, mentor, and inspire the next generation of Muslim youth!

Camp Dates:

Dec 21–27
Dec 28–Jan 3

If you’re 19+, passionate about youth, and ready to build lifelong memories, apply now!

Scan the QR code or visit tinyurl.com/mynawrccapply to apply today.

Apply Here

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MYNA is excited to announce the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Scholarship, a full ride merit scholarship to Winter Camp 2025!

This opportunity is open to African American youth only.

To find out more, scan the QR code on the flyer

Applications are due October 24th!Eligibility:

12 to 18 years old
All African American youth

This scholarship was created to invest in the personal, spiritual, and educational growth of diverse Muslim youth across North America. It’s an incredible opportunity open to African American youth who are ready to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity!Apply here: https://mynaos.softr.app/diversity-scholarship

Named after cave Hira, to which Prophet Muhammadﷺ would habitually retreat, and where he received the first revelation, Hira Intensive aims to cultivate a vibrant, diverse, and engaged environment for students to focus on spirituality and self-reflection. Hira brings the very best of Muslim American scholarship to young Muslims, facilitating the highest quality instruction with renowned scholars from across the country, as well as a robust personal development curriculum.Student Testimonial

“Everything about Hira struck home to the heart, and really made me think and have helped me change certain habits in my life for the better. Hira was truly a life changing experience that I would gladly participate in a hundred times over.” - Saba T

Click here to learn more and fill out the interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/1mWjnbbBzFsP0AgF9W2CDkY_Gar0fWfA_5sYf1c41Upk/edit

Interest Form

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ISNA Day in St. Louis

January 31, 2026

Marriott St. Louis West

660 Maryville Centre Dr, St. Louis, MO 63141

Available Tickets:

Conference Only Ticket - $35.00
Banquet Only Ticket - $50.00
Conference and Banquet Ticket - $75.00
Youth Ticket (12-18 yrs) - $25.00
Banquet Table of 10 - $500.00

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Featured Articles

The First Latino-Led Mosque in the Midwest

Building the Ojalá Foundation

By Nora Zaki

Sept/Oct 25

Illinois is home to over 2 million Latinos, predominantly of Mexican heritage. Of that 2 million, about 820,000 live in Chicago making Latinos the second largest ethnic group in the city as of 2020. With that comes a flourishing Latino Muslim community. The Ojalá (pronounced o-Hala) Foundation is stepping up to meet the growing needs of Chicago’s diverse Latino Muslim community...

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Spreading Enlightenment Through Calligraphy with Each Brush Stroke

An Interview with Elinor Aishah Holland

by Najia Shuaib

Sept/Oct 25

In the world of Islamic calligraphy, where every line is a testament to devotion, dedication, and precision, New York-based calligrapher Elinor Aishah Holland plays her part to strengthen the connection between faith and artistic expression. For Holland, spiritual text is enough for the mind and the heart. “It supports the faith, and the faith supports the practice,” she said. In an exclusive interview with Islamic Horizons, Holland offered a glimpse into her inspiring path by revealing the intricacies of her craft...

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Evangelical Christians and the Embrace of War

Recovering Jesus’ Non-violent Ethic in an Age of American Militarism

By Dennis P. Allan

Sept/Oct 25

Christian theologian and ethicist Stanley Hauerwas opened the preface to his book War and the American Difference (2011), published 10 years after the United States launched its so-called “War on Terror,” with an admission that he doesn’t remember a time when the country wasn’t at war. The reason was because “the United States has been involved in either open or clandestine warfare for 225 out the 243 years of its existence. Said another way, America can then be considered a nation of war.”...

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Charity in Islam

How to Give the ‘Correct’ Way

By Syed Imtiaz Ahmad

Sept/Oct 25

The framework and practice of charity in Islam comes from the stories of the earliest Muslims. When someone visited their home, they offered food even though they often did not have enough for themselves. When someone needed clothes, they offered some of their own even though they did not have enough to clothe themselves. They avoided publicly declaring their acts of charity, saying, “We feed you for the sake of God alone, no reward do we desire from you, nor thanks” (Quran 76:9)...

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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

· 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.