Islamic Society of Akron and Kent Community Outreach News

EFFORTS & INITIATIVES

Having Faith in Resistance

A Halaqa on Islamic Resistance

Date: Thursday, March 6th, 9:45 PM, After Taraweh

Location: ISAK Community Center, 152 E. Steels Corners Rd Cuyahoga Falls OH 44224

Imam Zobair will discuss the importance of steadfastness and organizing for justice in our pursuit of liberation while grounding us in faith. Light refreshments will be provided.

Northeast Ohio MSA Iftar: Campus as Our Cause

Tawakkul, Sabr, and Victory

Date: Friday, March 7th, 5 PM

Location: ISAK Community Center, 152 E. Steels Corners Rd Cuyahoga Falls OH 44224

ISAK is partnering with Kent State, University of Akron, Youngstown State, and NEOMED MSAs to welcome all Muslim Students this Friday night! Meet fellow Muslim students from your school and others, partake in an insightful and relevant lesson from ISAK Imam Zobair Ahmed, and enjoy a delicious meal at the masjid. Be sure to bring your friends to this special event!

IRHA Bill is Back

CAIR-Ohio led efforts to oppose the IHRA bills passage last December and is continuing the fight to defeat it again.

Ohios SB 87 poses a serious threat to our First Amendment rights by adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism, which conflates valid criticism with genuine antisemitism. This legislation could restrict advocacy efforts, discourage open dialogue, and threaten academic freedom.

Contact your senators today: https://rb.gy/z0htti

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INTERFAITH EFFORTS

Interweaving Sacred Prayers Collaborative

Community Weaving Project

Dates:

Wednesday, April 2, 6-8 PM

Saturday, April 26, 2-4 PM

Thursday, April 8, 6-8 PM

Location: Summit Artspace, 140 E Market St, Akron, OH 44308

Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/interweaving-sacred-prayers-collaborative-tickets-1146440858469?aff=oddtdtcreator

Contact Person: [email protected]

AAIC Hunger Walk

Dates: Sunday, May 4th, 2 PM

Location: Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron, 3300 Morewood Rd, Fairlawn, OH 44333

Donation Link: https://secure.fundhero.com/aaic/hungerwalk

NEW MEDIA CONTENT

One on One Time with Allah SWT - 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

Saffron Kingdom Trailer

Based on true events, Saffron Kingdom is a Kashmiri American film that explores the crisis in Kashmir, following the journey of a family from Srinagar in the 1990s to Atlanta in 2019.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING

Hope & Healing: Voices of Gazas Children

Northeast Ohio Community Ramadan Iftar

Date: Saturday, March 8th, 5 PM

Location: La Villa Conference & Banquet Center, 11500 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44130

Cost:

Table for 10: $550

Adult: $50

Student: $30

Children 12 and Under: $20

Registration Link: https://healpalestine.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/healpalestine/eventRegistration.jsp?event=44&

PCRF Annual Ramadan Iftar

Date: Sunday, March 23rd, 6 PM

Location: La Villa Conference & Banquet Center, 11500 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44130

Tickets:

Adult - $50

Children (10 and under) - $20

Table of 10: $500

Registration Link: https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/pcrf1/eventRegistration.jsp?event=2330&

Palestine Culture Night

SJP Akron

Date: Friday, April 11th, 6-10 PM

Location: Akron Public Library, 60 S High St, Akron, OH 44326

Join Team Palestine for the Cleveland Marathon

PCRF Cleveland

Date: Saturday, May 17th - Sunday, May 18th

Promo Code: PCRF20 for 20% off

Registration Link: https://raceroster.com/registration/164ceecf-29de-4ef5-af9a-10e930872290/entry?team=729058&teamEntryToken=RN7BW3FF4C

COMMUNITY MISSIONS

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. Visit https://www.cair.com/careers/ohio/staff-attorney-cleveland-office/ for more information.

Aiming Higher Scholarship for Refugees

Scholarship Information: https://www.asiaohio.org/get-involved/scholarship-opportunities/

Application Deadline: Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Application: bit.ly/AimingHigher25

Contact Person: Kelly Lee, [email protected]

AMENA Heritage Youth Research Study

Interest Form: https://bit.ly/3Rv2qY4

Participation Reward: $20 gift card

Contact Information:

Dr. Shereen Naser: [email protected]

Care Lab: [email protected]

Eligibility:

• Students of Arab, Middle Eastern, or North African heritage.

• Attending public high school in Northeast Ohio.

• Students under 18 will need parental consent to participate.

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