ISAK Weekly Announcements: August 8th, 2024
Islamic Society of Akron and Kent
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Omer M. Mozaffar is the Muslim Chaplain. He addresses theological, personal, social matters for students of all sectarian outlooks. During the school year, he also runs classes on Scripture, Student Life, and other matters.
He has received Islamic studies training both through traditional and academic sources.
He is a Lecturer in the Departments of Theology and Modern Languages and Literatures.
He has taught at the University of Chicago and DePaul University, among other schools.
He has taught courses on the Qur'an, the Sira, the Hadith, Islamic Law, Spirituality/Purification, Islamic revivalism, Islam and Politics, Sectarianism, al-Ghazali, Rumi, Iqbal, Arabic, Film, and Comparative religions.
Across the Muslim community, for nearly three decades, he has been giving sermons, officiating weddings, leading classes at Islamic centers. He has worked in deradicalization. He has given religious service to refugees. He has spoken out on behalf of survivors of sexual violence.
In 2009, the late film critic Roger Ebert named Omer one of his "Far Flung Correspondents." Omer has been writing film essays for RogerEbert.com.
In 2011, he was granted an "Excellence in Teaching Award in Humanities, Arts, and Sciences" through the University of Chicago's Graham School.
In 2017, he was named Loyola University's "Staff Member of the Year."
In 2018, hewrote as a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times in its "Just Relations" series.
In 2022, Loyola's department of Student Diversity and Multicultural Affairs awarded him the "Transformative Educator Award" for enhancing the success of underrepresented students.
When he is not at Loyola, he is still probably at work.
To see his letters and posts,visit theMuslim Chaplain's Corner.
UPCOMING EVENTS
SISTERS ONLY SUMMER POTLUCK
Date: Saturday, August 10th, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Location: ISAK Pavilion, 152 E Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224
Join us for a sisters only Summer Potluck this Saturday! Please bring a dish to share, donuts and ice cream will be provided!
Vote for Justice! Register to Vote at ISAK!
Date: Friday, August 23rd, after Jumuah prayer (Khutbah starts at 1:30 pm)
Location: Islamic Society of Akron and Kent, 152 E Steels Corners Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224
Join CAIR-Ohio at ISAK to ensure you're registered for the upcoming elections. Exercise your right to vote and make your voice heard. CAIR-Ohio staff will be on-site to assist you with registering to vote and updating your voter information. Lets stand up for justice and make a differencewithourvotes!
CONVERT CONNECTIONS
Muslim Convert Meet & Greet
On August 4th, the ISAK PR team launched our convert program with a Meet & Greet event. Alhamdulillah, we had 20 people attend, with some traveling significant distances to join us.
The event began with everyone introducing themselves and participating in an icebreaker question to help build connections and community. Converts/reverts had the opportunity to meet and get to know one another, share their faith journeys, and bond over lunch. Alhamdulillah, the event was a success, bringing the convert/revert community closer together. InshaAllah, we plan to have more programming for our convert/revert community. Stay tuned!
YOUTH CORNER
WEEKLY YOUTH EVENT
THIS WEEKEND
Saturday August 10 at 8pm-10pm - Bonfire and Seerah
Open to youth, ages 13+!
We will be having a bonfire this weekend with (halal) smores! We will also facilitate a discussion about something from the life of the Prophet (s) to connect his life with our own and gain valuable lessons.
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