Friday August 18th, 2022 | Muharram 1444 | |
Muslim Community Solidarity | |
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As’ salaam Alaykum (peace be upon you):
The Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS) and Ithna-asheri Muslim Association of the Northwest (IMAN) jointly condemn in the strongest terms the recent murderous crimes in Albuquerque, New Mexico, which have shaken the Muslim community and beyond. We extend our sincerest condolences to the families of the victims. We pray that Allah SWT (God Almighty) grant them paradise and forgiveness, and grant their families and loved ones patience, comfort, and solace. The sacredness of human life is core to the message of Islam.
The Qur’an tells us:
❝ Whoever takes a life… it will be as if they killed all of humanity; and whoever saves a life, it will be as if they saved all of humanity ❞
[ Quran 5:32]
Here in the Pacific Northwest, the Muslim community is a diverse microcosm of ethnicities, races, and backgrounds. MAPS and IMAN Center stand firmly against sectarian ideologies and any acts of hatred or violence targeting our brothers and sisters in faith or in humanity. While we recognize differences in our practice of the faith, our centers remain open to all, Sunni and Shia alike. We oppose rhetoric that is divisive and inflammatory and we emphasize areas of commonality, unity, and understanding. In the coming days, our centers will explore ways to further this solidarity. We are starting by visiting each other’s centers and we encourage the community to do the same.
❝ And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided. ❞
[ Qur’an 3:103 ]
All lives belong to Allah, Al-Muhyee, The Giver of Life. Violence and murder are antithetical to His edicts, for He is As-Salam, The Giver of Peace. We pray that we are guided by His light, that we do justice to His creation, and that we receive His mercy and forgiveness.
Ameen.
Hyder Ali
President, MAPS
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Mohamed Jawad Khaki
President & Founding Director, IMAN
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Redmond
1:15pm & 2:15pm
Sh. Mohamed Joban
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Seattle
Khutbah at 1:15pm
Br. Alaa Badr
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The Prophet (ﷺ) would never find fault with food. If he desired it, he would eat. If he disliked it, he would leave it.
Sahih al-Bukhari
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Every Friday
7:30pm with Br. Alaa Badr
(in person in the conference room or online)
Every Thursday
10am to 12pm & 8:00pm (online)
Weekly Halaqa for Youth by Imam Akram
Weekly Halaqa at MAPS Seattle with Ustadha Sally
Conviction Circles
Weekly Halaqa at MAPS Seattle with Imam Akram Baioumy
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Job Search: MAPS Executive Director
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Join us on Saturday, August 20th from 12-6pm in the MAPS Gym for our Summer Bazaar! There will be food, clothing, art, jewelry, and fun for the whole family!
Vendors!! Use the link below to register!
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We're Hiring! Click the link below!
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Working Washington Grants: Round | |
Monday, August 15 (2:00-3:00pm)
SBRN application walk-through online,
Friday, August 19th, 2pm MAPS Conference Room
MAPS_SBRN Technical Advisors & OneEastSide will be available to help walk small business owners through applying for Working Washington Round 5 applications.
Dear MAPS-Small Business Resiliency Network members.
This is one of the last grants that may be coming down the pipeline, so please take a moment to gather data and be ready to apply when the grant becomes open Aug 17th-Sep 9th.
If you are not listed as ineligible, then you qualify to apply!!
If you need help applying then please sign up here for assistance:
WW5
In this round of Working Washington grants, available funds are set aside for specific targeted groups or sectors:
- 60% is identified for the arts, heritage, and science sectors, including those that operate live entertainment venues
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40% is identified for most other sectors, including hospitality, fitness, and personal services.
Requirements for WWR5 Eligibility:
- Active for-profit or non-profit business* (identified by UBI number or EIN number) physically located and operating in Washington state.
- * Nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply if they have a primary business activity that is similar to the eligible businesses who qualify for this program
- Be able to demonstrate financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
- Have been in operation prior to January 1, 2021
- Have not reported annual gross receipts of more than $5,000,000 in calendar year 2019 (If no revenue was generated in 2019, must provide gross receipts from 2020)
- Have reported total revenues of at least $10,000 in 2019 or 2020
- Generates at least 51% of revenue in Washington state
- Have not permanently closed or intend to permanently close in 2022
- Have expenses that are necessary to continue business operations and the expense is not a federal, state, or local tax, fee, license, or other government revenue
- Have experienced a reduction in business income or activity related to COVID-19 or as a result of state or local COVID-19 related public health measures
- Adherence to all required COVID-19 public health measures
- Self-attest that the expense is not funded by any other government or private entity
WWR5 Ineligible to apply:
- The following business/organization types are not eligible to apply for this round of Working Washington Grants:
- Multinational corporations
- Childcare provider* (not including recreation/entertainment)
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The deadline for the Washington Child Care Stabilization Grant has been extended to 9/30/22, more info here
- School (Pre-K, K-12 and higher education)
- Public Library
- Science companies, including research and/or development laboratories or services, and science manufacturing
- Professional Services (accounting, insurance, legal, financial services/firms, architects etc.)
- Hospital/Healthcare provider, including dentists and chiropractors (personal services such as massage ARE eligible)
- Property management/real estate (including owners or operators of short-term rental properties)
- Host/operators of a vacation or short-term rental unit (like Airbnb or VRBO)
- Licensed marijuana/cannabis operation (this does not include CBD retailers)
- Drivers of shared ride companies e.g., Lyft or Uber (independent taxi and limo ARE eligible)
- Third-party delivery drivers e.g., Amazon or Door Dash
- Government entities or elected official offices
- Passive business, investment companies and investors who file a Schedule E on their personal tax returns
- Financial business primarily engaged in the business of lending, such as banks, finance company and factoring company
- Businesses that have permanently closed or intend to permanently close in 2022
- Businesses engaged in any socially undesirable activity or activity that may be considered predatory in nature (such as rent-to-own businesses and check cashing businesses)
- Businesses of a prurient sexual nature (“adult” businesses)
- Speculative businesses
- Businesses primarily engaged in political or lobbying activities
- Businesses without a physical location in Washington state
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MAPS Mentorship Program
(Beta)
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Introducing the MAPS Mentorship Program (Beta). This program aims to enhance the lives of mentees and mentors in at least 1 or 2 areas by creating an environment of care, learning and growth.
If you're interested in working with a mentor to grow in your career, investment strategies or any other domain, sign up below as a menteeand we'll find/match you with a mentor.
And if you are interested in giving back to the community and helping mentees grow, sign up as a mentor!
Please note the beta program is for mentees with less than 5 years of professional experience, and mentors with 5 to 10 years of experience.
Sessions start in Sep so sign up today by clicking the button below!
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Converts Support Group
Please join us on September 2nd at 6:15pm in the MPR and invite others who would be interested for another Converts Support Group. The intention of this group is to provide support to our new Muslims and for those searching or who have reverted back to Islam.
Due to space constraints, this group is only for converts and reverts and their families.
If you have any questions, please reach out to aisha@mapsredmond.org
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Sunday School
With the new school year inching closer, Sunday School registration is now open! Starting on September 11th, 2022, we will have both online and in-person options available for those who want them. And if you sign up more than one child, we are offering sibling discounts as well! Use the link below to register!
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MAPS Youth Seminary Open House
We are hosting an open house for the return of our Youth Seminary program. Come meet the instructors: Ustadha Sally Elhouseiny and Anas Azeemi. Both instructors are graduates from Qalam institute’s Seminary program.
2nd quarter will begin in September and will run through end of the year. Our Open house is this Friday August 19th from 7 to 8 pm in the MPR.
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Urdu Class
This year give your child, yourself, or a loved one the gift of learning another language with our year-long Urdu Class! This is a spoken Urdu class for children and adults, aged 6 and up. Register today and learn a new language (or strengthen your mother tongue!).
Weekly classes begin August 27th, and will continue every Saturday from 10:30am to 1pm.
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Upcoming MAPS Events
Every Saturday at 6:00pm
MAPS-MCRC FREE CLINIC
Golden Times for Senior Women
Wednesdays at 2:30pm on Zoom
Yoga & Laughing Therapy
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MAPS-AMEN EVENTS
The Intersection of Justice and Faith
August 21st, 12pm, ONLINE
American Muslim Poll 2022: A Politics and Pandemic Status Report Release
August 25th, 12pm, ONLINE
Immigration Summit: Catholics Engaging in Immigrant Justice
August 27th, 9am, Seattle or ONLINE
Catholic Immigration Town Hall w/ Rep. Adam Smith
August 27th, 2pm, Seattle or ONLINE
59th Anniversary of 1963 March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom MLK Jr. Civil Rights Memorial Park
August 28th, 2:30pm, Seattle
Community, Conservation, & Culture with GSBP & Lake Sammamish UWRP
September 1st, 5pm, Issaquah
Redmond Community Listening Session
September 15th, 6pm, ONLINE
MAPS-AMEN OPPORTUNITIES
The Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) has fall internship opportunities! More info here
The City of Redmond is seeking input on its diversity efforts! Please complete the questionnaire here before July 29, 2022, and attend any of the community listening sessions listed above.
There is an opening on the Sammamish Planning Commission! If you live in Sammamish and are interested in engaging in city politics, please let us know by emailing amen@mapsredmond.org
The Faith Action Network is hiring! More info: here.
The WA Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN) is hiring! More info here.
SURVEY:
Please complete this survey on Islamophobia in Tech conducted by the Islamophobia Studies Center
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Ongoing Education Programs
Every Monday 5:30 - 6:30pm in MPR
with Sh. Aslam, levels K-12,
M-Th, 5-6pm
with Sh. Aslam, ages 6+,
M-Th, 9:30am - 1:30pm
Ongoing
Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:45pm
Join via Zoom
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