ISAK Outreach Newsletter - July 28, 2025
Islamic Society of Akron and Kent Community Outreach News
Saffron Kingdom: Film Screening & Panel Discussion
ISAK hosted a screening of_Saffron Kingdom_, an award-winning film produced by Daffodil Studios that captures the generational pain and resilience of Kashmir.
The evening began with a warm welcome and reflection, followed by the film screening. Afterward, attendees gathered for a panel discussion and Q&A session with Arfat Sheikh, Producer and Director; Dr. Altaf Husain, Vice President of Yaqeen Institute; and Dr. Ather Zia, Professor of Anthropology, who shared powerful insights on identity, injustice, and the importance of remembrance. The evening continued into a community dinner, where meaningful conversation, connection, and reflection carried on.
May this night help to inspire ongoing awareness, healing, and action, InshaAllah.
Revert Coffee Hour
One Ummah Initiative
Dates: Sunday, August 3rd, 11 AM
Location: West Cleveland Muslim Association,1255 Columbia Rd, Westlake, OH 44145
The Prophet SAW was a peoples person | Shaykh Maqsood Sher - Click to Watch!
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2025 Tarbiya & Ilm Camp
Dates: Tuesday, August 5th - Sunday, August 10th
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Cost: $350
Age: 18+
Registration Link:masnational.org/ticm
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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