ISAK Outreach Newsletter - August 11, 2025
Islamic Society of Akron and Kent Community Outreach News
ISAK Outreach Coordinators Published Article
ISAK Outreach Coordinator, Sr. Youssra Abdrabou, recently had her article published in the Re_cord-Courier's_Voices of Faith column**.**In it, she reflects on the values of compassion and justice taught in Islam and how they call us to speak up for the oppressed.
Sr. Youssra addresses the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, highlighting how anyone can stand in solidarity. She urges readers to remember that suffering anywhere affects us all, and that we share a responsibility to defend the oppressed, whoever and wherever they may be.
Read Sr. Youssra Abdrabous Article:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ShQCtGkD12V_6sH1T3rcdfeqvXxEC_lD/view?usp=sharing
https://www.record-courier.com/story/lifestyle/faith/2025/08/08/no-borders-in-compassion-no-silence-in-justice/85545482007/(Record-Courier Subscription needed)
Revert Coffee Hour
One Ummah Initiative
Dates: Sunday, August 31st, 11 AM
Location: The Ummah Center,24050 Royalton Rd, Columbia Station, OH 44028
The Life of Sahaba RA - Click to Watch!
Follow ISAK on social media so you can stay in touch with the latest updates:
ISAK Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ISAKOhio/
ISAK Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/isak_community_center/
ISAK YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5C318Qnz7VYK5iZnn-HDsw
PCRF End of Summer Picnic
Dates: Saturday, August 16th, 2 PM - 6 PM
Location: Tri-City Park,3500 Delmar Dr, Rocky River, OH 44116
Cost:
Adults - $10
Children 10 and under - $5
Registration Link:https://www.pcrf.net/event/cleveland-end-of-summer-picnic-2025.html
Muslim Day at Cedar Point
Dates: Sunday, August 17th
Location: Cedar Point,1 Cedar Point Dr, Sandusky, OH 44870
Registration Link:cedarpoint.com/save
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Join in for Muslim Day at Cedar Point! Enjoy major discounts on park admission, parking, and drink passes through the official Cedar Point link. Tickets are limited, so early purchase is strongly encouraged.
One World Day
Date: Sunday, August 24th, 11 AM - 6 PM
**Location:**Cleveland Cultural Garden,Cleveland, OH 44106
One World Day
Date: Sunday, August 24th, 11 AM - 6 PM
**Location:**Pakistan Cultural Garden,Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Cleveland, OH 44105
Peoples Conference for Palestine
Date: Friday, August 29th - Sunday, August 31st
**Location:**Detroit
Registration:peoplesconferenceforpalestine.org
Join the Palestinian Youth Movement for the second annual Peoples Conference for Palestine. Centered around the theme Gaza is the Compass, the conference will feature workshops, plenaries, cultural programming, and more.
Tell Cuyahoga County Council - No More Money for Genocide!
Sign the Petition:bit.ly/cccbreakthebonds
Cuyahoga County is one of the largest investors in Israel Bonds in the United States, with a $16 million portfolio. This investment stands out as it is the only instance where local tax dollars are directly allocated to a foreign government. These funds could otherwise be utilized for significant local improvements, such as health, education, housing, food security, and environmental initiatives in Greater Cleveland. If you live in Cuyahoga County, sign this petition!
Support CAIR-Ohio in Defending American Muslims
Donate to CAIR-Ohio to assist in hiring a full-time attorney staff:https://www.zeffy.com/fundraising/donate-to-help-us-defend-american-muslim-civil-liberties
CAIR-Ohio Seeking to Hire a Staff Attorney
The Cleveland Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Ohio) is seeking a full-time or part-time Staff Attorney. Visithttps://www.cair.com/careers/ohio/staff-attorney-cleveland-office/for more information.
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