P R O G R A M ISNA FRIDAY, September 2, 2016

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FRIDAY, September 2, 2016
53rd Annual ISNA Convention
September 2 – 5, 2016
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center • Rosemont, IL.
TUR NING
POINTS:
Navigating C hall enges ,
S eizing O pportu nities
Track I: The Individual
This track will highlight individual self-development as well as one's
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Track II: The Family
This track is meant to give Muslim families practical knowledge on
how to nurture more loving and harmonious relationships within
the home.
Track III: The Community
This track will feature critical and candid conversations regarding
the current state of the Muslim community.
Track V: Masjid Development This track will focus on best practices to make our mosques even more
welcoming, relevant, and responsive to the needs of its congregants.
Track VI: International Issues
Muslim communities are facing great challenges all over the world
which requires attention and support from the Muslim community
in North America.
Track VII: Organizational Track
This track will highlight successful community organizations and
their projects that can be expanded, replicated, and borrowed by
other community organizers.
Track VIII: Meet the Author
Meet the author is a wonderful platform to share ideas and highlight
literary contributions to society.
ASL Interpreters are available for these sessions
TURNING POINTS: NAVIGATING CHALLENGES, SEIZING OPPORTUNITIES
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Friday, September 2, 2016
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1:30 PM
Prayer Hall
3:30 – 4:45 PM
Room 12 – 14
TOPICS/SPEAKERS/MODERATORS
Jumu’ah Salat
Khateeb:
Azhar Azeez, ISNA President
OPENING SESSION
• Recitation from the Holy Qur’an
• Welcome address from ISNA President Azhar Azeez
• Messages from Government and Interfaith Leaders
• Brief Remarks from Heads of American Muslim Organizations
MAS President Nadeem Siddiqi
ICNA President Naeem Baig
MPAC President Salam Al Marayati
CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad
• Recognition of Dignitaries and Guests
• Recognition of Program, Steering, and Convention Committee Chairs,
Volunteers and Staff
Moderator: Hazem Bata
MAIN SESSIONS 1
The following sessions will explore some critical historical moments from the life of our Prophet (SAW) and
draw inspiration from them as we, the American Muslim community, reclaim our own story in our own time.
5:00 – 5:45 PM
SESSION 1A
Room 12 – 14
IQRA: Where It Began
No event is probably more impactful in changing the tide of Arab and even world history
than that solemn, auspicious moment when the Prophet (SAW) was first visited by the
Archangel Gabriel in the darkness of a remote, isolated cave. Come discover how that
one, singular, pivotal moment influenced the Meccan region in the pursuing 13 years.
Speaker:
Muzammil Siddiqi
Moderator: Zia Mahmood
5:00 – 5:45 PM
SESSION 1B
Room 9 – 10
Taha: From Darkness to Light
Perhaps no single personality from the Prophetic community endowed the new, fledgling
Muslim community with a spirit of social courage and communal identity more than
Omar (RA). Come explore the impact of that conversion on the emerging Muslim
community and the community’s relationship with the Meccan tribes.
Speaker:
Jamal Badawi
Moderator: Rashed Nizam
5:00 – 5:45 PM
SESSION 1C
Room 4
Yasin: The Miraculous Migration
When the persecution of the Meccan Muslim community intensified, our Prophet
(SAW) received a divine command to migrate to Medina. Join us as we review how the
migration strengthened the community’s social, economic and political positions in the
Arab peninsula, and how the death of the Prophet (SAW) himself was a turning point.
Speaker:
Abdalla Idris Ali
Moderator: Farooq Selod
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PLENARY SESSION 2
6:00 – 7:15 PM
Year in Review: Strength and Honor—Today’s Headliners
Room 12 – 14
Inspiration does not always need to be found in the pages of history books. Courage,
rooted in a vision for our community and inspired by the prophetic legacy, is on display
daily in our midst. From small victories in schools, offices and neighborhoods across
the country, to individuals who challenge the prevailing image of Muslims at a national
level, we need to sing our heroic stories from the rooftops. This session will highlight
some of our heroes who have confronted our collective struggle with faith, resolve and
confidence, and who have made the headlines because of it.
Speakers:
Amir Hekmati, Larycia Hawkins, Ibtihaj Muhammad, Linda Sarsour,
Dalia Mogahed
Moderator: Mariam Sobh
8:00 – 8:30 PM
Room 12 – 14
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Special Tribute to Our Champ the Late Muhammad Ali
“You have but one life; it soon will be past, what you do for God is all that will last”.
Muhammad Ali was an incredible boxer, a philanthropist, a social activist, and a pillar
in the African American and Muslim-American community. Although his boxing
career became a thing of the past, Muhammad Ali never left the world's spotlight. In a
time in which both Black and Muslim Americans were expected to stay quiet, he was
defiant and vocal. He provided a much needed image of Islam and Muslims during a
time in which the actions of a minority was used to represent the majority. In his life
and death, Muhammad Ali unified not only Muslims, but everyone who was touched
by his passion, honesty, and strength. Join us in a tribute to "The People's Champion",
as we celebrate his life and honor his accomplishments.
Speakers: Sherman Jackson, Lonnie Ali
PLENARY SESSION 3
8:30 – 10:30 PM
Room 12 – 14
Overcoming Adversity: Turning the Tides of Faith
The political and social challenges we confront as a minority community are not unique
in world history. Examples abound of historical predecessors who have either failed
or successfully overcome their struggles. Each of those stories has pivotal moments
that demanded the strength, resolve and unrelenting faith from its leaders and people.
No story is more relevant and more critical from world history than the story of our
Prophet’s (SAW) mission. This session will examine moments from the prophetic story
that demanded the extraordinary – not only from him but also from his followers. We
will draw inspiration from those events so we can, just like our pious predecessors, stand
and deliver and turn the tide of our present and our future.
Goodwill Message: Deputy Prime Minister of Turkey H.E. Numan Kurtulmus
Welcome Remarks: Archbishop of Chicago Blase Cupich
Speakers:
Yasir Fahmy, Jamillah Karim, Abdul Nasir Jangda,
Tariq Ramadan
Moderator:
Safiah Chowdhury
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SATURDAY, September 3, 2016
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Saturday, September 3, 2016
TIME/ROOM
5:30 AM
Hotel Prayer Room
Fajr Prayer and Spiritual Talk
Jamal Badawi (Embassy Suites)
Waleed Basyouni (Hyatt Regency)
Roundtables (For program details see page 50)
8:30 – 10:00 AM
MAIN SESSIONS 4
The following sessions will delve into the spiritual apparatus and reestablish their accessibility and necessity to
confront our challenges.
SESSION 4A
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Solace in Supplication
Room Hall A
The foundation of our identity is our faith, which is firmly reliant on our faith in God. Our
unrelenting quest for knowledge, stalwart belief, and undoubtable experiences indicative
of providential control drive us to the realization that He is the source of success. That
unassailable belief had the Prophet (SAW) constantly turning to Allah (SWT) for
gratitude, comfort and help. Come learn the truth and power of prophetic supplications.
Speaker:
Umar Faruq Abd-Allah
Moderator: Faisal Ghias
SESSION 4B
10:00 – 10:45 AM
The Power of Revelation
Room 12 – 14
Stories are powerful, not only to entertain, but also to teach, motivate, give hope and
inspire the best within us. The Qur’an is replete with stories in order for us to aspire,
emulate, connect us to our legacy, and to arouse the soul to action. Come hear the stories
Allah (SWT) selected to share through revelation.
Ameena Jandali
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Moderator: Malika Khan
SESSION 4C
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Mindfulness and Finding Meaning
Room 9 – 10
Indeed, among major crises of modern times is mental and behavioral health. This
vulnerability, especially when ignored and not confronted, can lead to the amplifying
of our challenges. This session will explore the tools and resources to help confront this
disregarded epidemic.
Heather Laird Jackson
Speaker:
Moderator: Eram Uddin
MAIN SESSIONS 5
The following sessions will offer better understanding of current challenges and their impact on us individually
and collectively.
SESSION 5A
11:00 – 11:45 AM
The Impact of Challenges on Our Faith
Room Hall A
When we narrowly define faith as merely uttering the words of the dual testimonies,
we run the sizable risk of ignoring the impact challenges may have on our faith. The
penetration of unfettered rationalism, individualism borne of secularism, and the rise
of social sciences, all have the potential to impact our faith, undetected. This session
exposes some of the risks from these challenges, which should not be ignored.
Speaker:
Yasir Fahmy
Moderator: Salim Patel
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11:00 – 11:45 AM
Room 12 – 14
SESSION 5B
Understanding Current Challenges: What They Are, Their Impact On Us
There are many challenges facing our community; but often times our discourse is too
superficial, and we do not exert enough energy in actually trying to understand the root
causes. Join us as we walk through understanding what the current challenges are, and
the impact from them on society as a whole.
Muslema Purmul
Speaker:
Moderator: Randa Kuziez
SESSION 5C
11:00 – 11:45 AM
American History: Race, Religion and the Struggle to Belong
Room 9 – 10
America is a nation comprised of immigrants. Historically, countless “other” cultures,
ethnicities and races have been ostracized, debased and deemed a fifth-column threat.
What lessons can we learn from those communities who tread this path before us? What
are our civic, ethical and spiritual duties in the face of such challenges? We will remove
the veil that seemingly places us alone on an island, and contextualize our reality within
the broader American narrative.
Speaker:
Hadia Mubarak
Moderator: Suroor Raheemullah
PARALLEL SESSIONS 6
SESSION 6A
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Ask the Scholars
Room 12 – 14
Join Islamic scholars and members of the Fiqh Council of North America discussing
various issues which each of us face in our daily lives while practicing Islamic principals.
Come prepared with your questions for our panel of scholars as they address these
crucial questions.
Speakers:
Muzammil Siddiqi, Yasir Qadhi, Zulfiqar Ali Shah,
Jamal Badawi, Ihsan Bagby
Discussant: Shakeel Syed
SESSION 6B
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Preventing Burnout and Exhaustion: Self-Care for the Muslim Activist
Room 9 – 10
Many activists are burning out and are exhausted trying to balance responsibilities,
work, and worship. Compassion fatigue and exhaustion take a toll on activists, their
families, and the work they hold so dear. This session will address self-care from multiple
angles including mental health, being a young professional, parenting and marriage, and
building a worship schedule. Attendees will learn how to recognize signs of burnout as
well as specific tips and skills on how to care for themselves and their families through
practical advice and real world experiences.
Speakers:
Amany Killawi, Kameelah Rashad, Nadeem Siddiqi, Tamara Gray
Moderator: Naeem Baig
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SESSION 6C
Building Healthy and Safe Communities: Healthy Sexual Relationships and
Sexual Violence Awareness
This session will explore the importance of discussing sex and sexual ethics openly to
avoid serious implications on the future of American Muslim communities. Speakers will
examine the sexual health challenges facing American Muslim couples, and opportunities
to build healthier families through promoting healthy sexuality. The session will also
address raising awareness of sexual assault, a problem that has become apparent in
recent years. Join us as we discuss sensitive and critical information that is accepted by
advocates and medical practitioners in a manner mindful of religious and cultural values.
Speakers:
Sameera Qureshi, Amal Killawi
Moderator: Nadiah Mohajir
SESSION 6D
Supporting Children and Youth in Navigating the Realities of
Anti-Muslim Racism
In today’s climate, children and youth are at the forefront and bear the brunt of antiMuslim racism. Parents often feel overwhelmed and unsure of how to support their
children in navigating these challenges. The purpose of this panel is to provide an overview
of the mental health impact of discrimination, present strategies to promote resiliency,
and empower parents to better advocate for their children in schools and organizations.
Real life examples as well as research supported strategies will be discussed.
Speakers:
Sawssan Ahmed, Habeeb Quadri, Zahra Billoo
Moderator: Debbie Montasir
SESSION 6E
Using the Collective Action Framework to Solve for Islamophobia
What do collective action frameworks and effective collaboration mean, and how do
we apply these to address the critical challenges facing American Muslims? How can
backbone organizations and individuals support large-scale movements for social change?
Learn how funders, activists, and allies can effectively work together to challenge antiMuslim bigotry using real-life examples from different cities across the nation.
Speakers:
Farhan Latif, Shireen Zaman, Catherine Orsborn
Moderator: Maggie Siddiqi
SESSION 6F
Salah for Self-Talk and Success
During moments of trials, Islam encourages us to maintain patience and perseverance
through various techniques. In this presentation, trained speakers demonstrate how salah,
self-talk, and sincere intentions can be used as tools to overcome personal and spiritual
tribulations. Learn how to manifest patience through the ritual of salah; implement selftalk to redirect negative thoughts; and convert sincere intentions into concrete ibaadah.
Speakers:
Latifah Hameen, Mohammed Faris, Maisha Pesante
Moderator: Anisha Patel
TIME/ROOM
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Room 30
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Room 33
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Room 28
(Sponsored)
12:00 – 1:00 PM
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SESSION 6G
Discussing the Current State of Imam Care
The role of an imam in the United States includes a wide range of responsibilities; and
given the growing challenges our communities face, the demands on our imams are
only increasing. Currently, there is a lack of research that explores the mental health
status of our imams, and it is imperative we understand the degree of their stresses and
ways of coping with challenges. This panel will advance discussions happening across
the nation on the impact of escalated Islamophobia, compassion fatigue, and challenges
imams face in their roles. We will also explore how to restructure the role of the imam
to ensure there is proper care of our imams.
Speakers:
Mustafa Umar, Mansoor Sabree, Farha Abbasi
Moderator: Haaris Ahmad
SESSION 6H
Meet the Author: Tales of Struggle and Hope
• The Athaan in the Bull City: Building Durham’s Islamic Community
Speaker:
Nazeeh Abdul Hakeem
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• Adnan’s Story
Speaker:
Rabia Chaudry
Moderator: Patricia Anton
AMANA AND GUIDANCE SESSION
Islamic Investing 30 Years Later: What Did We Learn?
On the 30th anniversary of one of the oldest and largest Islamic mutual funds in North
America, we will look back and see how we got here.
Speaker: Owaiz Dadabhoy
Moderator: Amjad Quadri
Financing Your Dream: Islamic Home Finance 101
This session is designed for consumers new to Islamic home financing or just new to our
program. Join us for facts and information on Shariah-compliant products and services
featuring experts from Guidance Residential.
Speaker: Salman Ali
Moderator: Nabil Eid
AMSET SESSION
Motivational Session
Speakers:
M. Affan Badar; Tanvir Arfi; Ghalib Begg
Moderator: Shafeeq Bandagi
(For AMSET Program details see page 46)
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Room 21
IIIT SESSION
The Fiqh of Citizenship
Speakers:
Tariq Ramadan and Jasser Auda
(For IIIT Program details see page 47)
(For IMANA Health Program details see page 48)
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1:00 – 3:00 PM
South Ballroom
(Rooms 40 – 53)
CSRL Banquet
The Community Service Recognition Luncheon (CSRL) is an inspiring celebration
where a prestigious group of the nation’s Muslim leaders, scholars and government
officials join to honor an individual dedicated to community service. This year marks
the 17th annual luncheon, hosted by the ISNA Founders' Committee, and is considered
a major highlight of the annual convention.
Guest Speakers: Ghazala and Khizr Khan
Award Recipient: Syed Imtiaz Ahmad
Keynote Speaker: Former Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool
Purchased tickets are required for admission. See a representative in the
ISNA registration area for more information.
PARALLEL SESSIONS 7
SESSION 7A
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Islamophobia: Root Causes, Effective Solutions
Room 12 – 14
Last year, Islamophobia was worse than ever, with research showing that American
Muslims are seen as suffering more discrimination than any religious, social, racial or
ethnic group. Muslims continue to grapple with hate crimes, bias-based bullying in
schools, and employment discrimination, among other challenges. But, what is causing
this growth in anti-Muslim activity? Is it a disproportionate share of negative depictions
of Muslims on the nightly news? Violent extremism by self-identifying Muslim criminals?
Foreign military interventions abroad? A multi-million-dollar industry of anti-Muslim
activists? And, equally important, what can and should American Muslims and their allies
do to overcome obstacles to realizing their constitutionally protected religious freedom?
Speakers:
Dawud Walid, Dalia Mogahed, John L. Esposito
Moderator: Engy Abdelkader
SESSION 7B
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Using Technology to Build Community
Room 9 – 10
We live in a digital world that is expanding exponentially. Will we use the technology
placed before us or will we be used by it? This panel explores the myriad of ways
technology can be used to bring people together, further spiritual and social justice
issues, and build strong and healthy communities. From creative uses of social media
to educational platforms, video streaming, website wonders, and new gadgetry, our
panelists demonstrate how they build and maintain community with visionary style
and resourceful energy.
Speakers:
Tamara Gray, Tarek El-Messidi, Makram El-Amin, Linda Sarsour
Moderator: Patricia Anton
SESSION 7C
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Does Islam Need to be Modernized?
Room 27
How do practicing Muslims respond to calls from non-Muslims (and Muslim reformers)
ranging from President Obama to Ayaan Hirsi Ali for Islam to modernize as they claim
Christianity did? This panel will shed light on this historically flawed argument, discuss
how to respond in an educated manner, and provide actual solutions to problematic
interpretations of Islamic texts.
Speakers:
Manal Omar, Wardah Khalid, Adnan Zulfiqar
Moderator: Laila Alawa
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3:30 – 4:30 PM
Room 25
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Room 31
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Room 30
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Room 33
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Room 7
SESSION 7D
Kashmir, The Weapons of Occupation: Rape and Mass Graves
India’s human rights violations in Kashmir are systematic, deliberate, and officially
sanctioned. Its laws grant legal immunity for any actions aimed at suppressing Kashmiri
support for self-determination. All available evidence of India’s military activities
in Kashmir indicates one thing: that the Indian forces are systematically targeting
innocent people in Kashmir—men, women and children. International NGO’s, including
Amnesty International, reported the presence of mass graves in Kashmir. More than
3,500 unmarked graves were discovered just in one town of Kupwara. These tactics
have no military justification whatsoever. Their only conceived purpose is to terrorize
a people into submission.
Speakers:
Abdalla Idris Ali, Naeem Baig
Moderator: Ghulam Nabi Fai
SESSION 7E
The Intersection of Poverty and Public Policy
For many of our organizations, combating poverty has been reduced to giving charity to
foreign nations or volunteering at soup kitchens, while the systemic effects are largely
forgotten. Public policies and systems affect many American Muslims, the criminal
justice system, and the failure to equitably fund public education that disproportionately
affects the poor and working class amongst us. While giving charity is good, changing
the status quo is better. Let’s discuss with our panel their insights to these issues.
Speakers:
Khaled Beydoun, Bahiyyah Muhammad, Abdul-Basit Haqq
Moderator: Ahmed Bedier
SESSION 7F
Rethinking Islamic Center Governance
As of late, many masajid have been plagued by debilitating internal conflicts about proper
governance, the role of the imam and how active Islamic centers should be, both in civic
and political engagement. Panelists will propose concrete ways to reduce this internal
toxicity that threatens the well-being of Muslim American communities. This session
will be taking a critical look at bylaws, the role of the imam, intra-masjid conflict and
understanding the legal contours.
Speakers:
Atiya Aftab, Rafik Beekun, Mazen Asbahi, Saeed Khan
Discussant: Ihsan Bagby
SESSION 7G
Meet the Author: Children’s Adventures
• The Shapes of Eid, According to Me
Speaker:
Samia Khan
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• Jannah Jewels Book 7: Triumph in Turkey
Speaker:
Tayyaba Syed
Moderator: Affan Badar
Career Guidance Workshop
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Room 28
DAR EL SALAM SESSION
Buried Roots: The Untold Truths About Islamic Spain
The great poet Al Shakundi once said, “Praise be to Allah Who ordained that he who
speaks with pride about Al Andalus may do so without fear and as bold as he likes, nor
meet any person who may contradict him.” During Europe’s darkest period, Al Andalus
shone brilliantly, with vast resources of knowledge and wisdom and spectacular art and
architecture. It was the world’s example of harmonious living and religious co-existence.
It is time for us to bring back the lessons of Al Andalus. How can Islam compliment
modern civilizations and support the peaceful co-existence of peoples? How can we
draw the same inspiration in our hearts that inspired the Andalusians?
Speakers: Yasir Qadhi, Tariq Mahmood
Moderator: Naheed Qureshi
(Sponsored)
3:30 – 4:30 PM
IIIT SESSION
Room 21
Islam and Democracy: Roots and Realities
Abdulaziz Sachedina, Dalia Fahmy
Speakers:
PARALLEL SESSIONS 8
4:45 – 5:45 PM
SESSION 8A
Room 12 – 14
Debating CVE: Engagement with Law Enforcement Harm or Benefit?
The issue of Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) engagement is grappled with across
the country, especially in light of the “pilot programs” in a number of cities. It affects
every Muslim American, yet there is virtually no direct debate regarding this critical
issue. This session will provide that platform where thought leaders will present their
arguments on both sides of this very relevant and important issue.
Speakers:
Sahar Aziz, Kamran Bokhari, Dawud Walid, Muqtedar Khan
Discussant: Mehdi Hasan
SESSION 8B
4:45 – 5:45 PM
Divorce: An Opportunity for Healing and Ihsan
Room 9 – 10
While no one gets married planning to get divorced, it is a reality for many couples.
Divorce has become more common among American Muslims; yet, many Muslims
fail to navigate this challenge in a way that is healthy for their emotional and spiritual
well-being. This session will provide an overview of the research on divorce and describe
a divorce characterized by ihsan, according to God’s injunctions. Attendees will also
learn strategies to help them on their healing journey, and to identify ways to prepare
for a future marriage and reduce the chance of another divorce.
Speakers:
Amal Killawi, Salma Elkadi Abugideiri, Abdalla Idris Ali
Moderator: Zarinah Nadir
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4:45 – 5:45 PM
Room 27
4:45 – 5:45 PM
Room 26
4:45 – 5:45 PM
Room 25
4:45 – 5:45 PM
Room 31
SESSION 8C
Islamophobia: Politics, Priorities and Prejudice in 2016
80% of congressional seats, numerous local positions, along with one supreme court seat
are up for election this November. American Muslims have been at the center of political
rhetoric and discourse from both parties. This panel will offer data driven recommendations
on how each of us can be engaged in the political process, locally and nationally. Provide
empirical evidence on the opinions and policy priorities that can be used to respond to
stereotypes of our community. Deconstruct the Islamophobia industry and understand
how it’s used as a legislative tactic.
Speakers:
Saeed Khan, Sarrah Buageila
Moderator: Meira Neggaz
SESSION 8D
Establishing a Strong American Muslim Identity
This panel will explore perspectives on what it means to be a patriotic American Muslim.
Does critiquing issues of injustice in the United States make a Muslim “less American”?
What can we learn from indigenous Muslims on this issue? Panelists will discuss identity
and offer their insights into how we can strengthen ourselves and our communities by
rethinking narratives around patriotism.
Speakers:
Tamara Gray, Saleem Khalid, Namira Islam
Moderator: Sami Catovic
SESSION 8E
American Muslims: Strengthening Ummah via Capacity Building
Bangladesh, home to over 10% of the Ummah, benefits from focused capacity-building
efforts of Muslims affected by their diaspora and living in North America, Australia,
and Europe. Discover the possibilities for your involvement.
Speakers:
Rashed Nizam, Farrukh Mohsen, Mohammad Karim
Moderator: Abu Bakar Ahmed
SESSION 8F
Promoting Positive Youth Development
With increased reports of Muslim youth engaging in risky behaviors (alcohol, drug,
hookah use, as well as premarital sex), how can parents and the Muslim community help
young people navigate the challenges surrounding them and promote positive youth
development? This panel will begin by presenting research-based findings on effective
components of youth development. Specific ideas on how to nurture the parent-child
relationship at home will be presented. Finally, programs and models of implementation
for the masajid will be shared.
Speakers:
Riyad Shamma, Mariam Martinez, Sameera Ahmed, Nadeem Siddiqi
Moderator: Saffet Catovic
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SESSION 8G
Imam-Board Relations: How to Avoid a Crisis
This issue of poor Imam-Board relations, unfortunately, has led to many conflicts,
separation, and tension among leaders in numerous communities across the country.
These conflicts leave talented imams and professionals disenfranchised. They also leave
scars and divisions within communities. The fallout is that the goals of a functional
Muslim community are elusive. This session will analyze causes, and seek to address and
suggest solutions that allow communities to set sound foundations in order to create
stable institutions with healthy organizational structures that minimize conflicts, and
nurture positive, productive dialogue with clear understanding of roles and responsibilities.
Speakers:
Maher Budeir, Mansoor Sabree
Moderator: Abdullah Budeir
SESSION 8H
Changing Perspectives: Introducing Crucial Programs and Initiatives in
Mental Health and Disability Advocacy
The Muslim community is recognizing the need for mental health and disability discussions
and solutions to help de-stigmatize these issues and create initiatives to better support
those living with mental health issues and disabilities. We have gone from just talking
about our lack of services and training in these areas to innovative and much-needed
programs and discussions that are turning the dial towards greater recognition and
change. From the Muhsen (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education
Needs) Masjid Certification Program, to MuslimGirl.com’s new push in covering
mental health to EquallyAble’s 1000 jobs for people with disabilities, to the first ever
Mental Health First Aid Training for imams, scholars and leaders — new ground is
being broken. What challenges have these initiatives faced in their push to create jobs,
training and awareness? And what are the next steps that we all can implement in our
own communities and programs in regards to disability advocacy, inclusion and mental
health issues?
Omer Zaman, Kameelah Mu’Min Rashad, Mohammed Yousuf
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Moderator: Kiran Ahmad
IMRC SESSION
How Social Justice Can Help Minorities
There are 180 million Muslims living in India and over 120 million of them are living a
life of poverty. They face challenges similar to Muslims in America: Islamophobia along
with political and social discrimination. Often times this discrimination is institutionalized
as a way to demean and humiliate Muslims from their social justice rights and religious
identity. Guest speakers will share their insights on the culture of freedom, highlighting
the need for a cultural renaissance in the midst of hate centric nationalism. Indian
Muslim Relief and Charities (IMRC) has been working in India for more than 35
years to tackle these challenges and poverty through providing educational programs,
healthcare services, medical support, emergency relief, and legal aid. IMRC is protecting
minority rights through its social work programs, which provide justice and equality
for the current and next generation.
Speakers:
Abdul Khayum Khan, Vipin Tripathi
Moderator: Shaik Maqsood Quadri
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Room 7
4:45 – 5:45 PM
Room 21
Business Development Workshop
(For details see page 46)
IIIT SESSION
Maqasid Al- Shariah as a Philosophy of Islamic Law: A Systems Approach
Speakers:
Jasser Auda and Ebrahim Rasool
PLENARY SESSION 9
6:00 – 7:15 PM
Recognizing Differences, Strengthening Bonds
It is not a surprise that the run up to the nation’s general elections has polarized the
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political environment. This polarization has exposed a multitude of challenges and
sentiments that have been undergirding society for years. Muslims, as part of the fabric
of this society, confront these similar challenges within our mosques and other Islamic
institutions. Join us as we tackle these struggles with the sincerest of efforts, anchored in
an unrelenting faith in the Divine, inspired by an unending love of our Prophet (saw).
Rami Nashashibi, Ingrid Mattson, Sherman Jackson
Speakers:
Moderator: Sehrish Siddiqui
PLENARY SESSION 10
Carpe Diem: A Call to Action
8:00 – 11:00 PM
There comes a time in our lives when we come to a crossroad. The choices we make at
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those junctures influence the future chapters of our lives until the next crossroad emerges.
We as a community are at a critical crossroad in our history as Muslims in America. This
is the moment we turn the corner, embrace the legacy of the great Mohammed Ali, and
unapologetically present a communal identity that is at once Muslim and American. Our
esteemed panelists will embrace ISNA’s 2016 Annual Convention theme and position
us to turn the tide, confront our challenges, and seize our opportunities.
State of ISNA Address: ISNA President Azhar Azeez
US Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson
Special Message:
Honorary Guest:
Ghazala Khan, Khizr Khan
Speakers:
Yasir Qadhi, Dalia Mogahed, Tariq Ramadan,
Nouman Ali Khan
Moderator:
Hazem Bata
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10:00 – 10:45 AM
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4A – Room Hall A
Solace in Supplication;
Umar F. Abd-Allah
4B – Room 12 – 14
The Power of Revelation;
Ameena Jandali
4C – Room 9 – 10
Mindfulness and Finding Meaning;
Heather Laird Jackson
11:00 – 11:45 AM
MAIN
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5A – Room Hall A
A The Impact of Challenges on
Our Faith; Yasir Fahmy
5B – Room 12 – 14
Understanding Current Challenges: What They
Are, Their Impact On Us; Muslema Purmul
5C – Room 9 – 10
American History: Race, Religion and the
Struggle to Belong; Hadia Mubarak
12:00 – 1:00 PM
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6A Room 12 – 14
Ask the Scholars;
Muzammil Siddiqi, Yasir Qadhi,
Zulfiqar Ali Shah, Jamal Badawi,
Ihsan Bagby
6B – Room 9 – 10
Preventing Burnout and Exhaustion:
Self-Care for the Muslim Activist;
Amany Killawi, Kameelah Rashad,
Nadeem Siddiqi, Tamara Gray
6C – Room 27
Healthy and Safe Communities: Healthy Sexual
Relationships and Sexual Violence Awareness;
Sameera Qureshi, Amal Killawi
6D – Room 26
Children and Youth Navigating the
Realities of Anti-Muslim Racism;
Sawssan Ahmed, Habeeb Quadri,
Zahra Billoo
6E – Room 25
Using the Collective Action Framework to
Resolve Islamophobia;
Farhan Latif, Shireen Zaman, Catherine Orsborn
6F – Room 31
Salah for Self-Talk and Success;
Latifah Hameen, Mohammed Faris, Maisha Pesante
6G – Room 30
Discussing the Current State of Imam
Care; Mustafa Umar, Farha Abbasi,
Mansoor Sabree
6H – Room 33
Tales of Struggle and
Hope; Nazeed Abdul
Hakeem, Rabia Chaudry
Motivational Session;
M. Affan Badar; Tanvir Arfi;
Ghalib Begg
Islamic Investing;
Owaiz Dadabhoy
Law for Lending;
Salman Ali
Fiqh of Citizenship;
Tariq Ramadan,
Jasser Auda
1:00 – 3:00 PM South Ballroom (Rooms 40 – 53) CSRL Banquet; Keynote Speaker: Former Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool
3:30 – 4:30 PM
PARALLEL
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4:45 – 5:45 PM
PARALLEL
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7A – Room 12 – 14
Islamophobia: Root Causes, Effective
Solutions; Dawud Walid, Dalia Mogahed,
John L. Esposito
7B – Room 9 – 10
7C – Room 27
Using Technology to Build Community;
Does Islam Need to be Modernized?
Tamara Gray, Tarek El-Messidi, Makram El-Amin, Manal Omar, Wardah Khalid, Adnan Zulfiqar
Linda Sarsour
7D – Room 25
Kashmir, The Weapons of Occupation:
Rape and Mass Graves;
Abdalla Idris Ali, Naeem Baig
7E – Room 31
The Intersection of Poverty and Public Policy;
Khaled Beydoun, Bahiyyah Muhammad,
Abdul-Basit Haqq
7F – Room 30
Rethinking Islamic Center Governance; Atiya Aftab,
Rafik Beekun, Mazen Asbahi, Saeed Khan
7G – Room 33
Meet the Author: Children’s Adventures
Samia Khan, Tayyaba Syed
Dar El Salam – Room 28
Buried Roots: The Untold Truths About
Islamic Spain; Yasir Qadhi, Tariq Mahmood
IIIT – Room 21
Islam and Democracy: Roots and Realities; Abdulaziz
Sachedina, Dalia Fahmy
8A – Room 12 – 14
Debating CVE: Engagement with Law
Enforcement; Sahar Aziz, Kamran
Bokhari, Dawud Walid, Muqtedar Khan
8B – Room 9 – 10
Divorce: An Opportunity for
Healing and Ihsan;
Amal Killawi, Zarinah Nadir, Abdalla Idris Ali
8C – Room 27
Politics, Priorities and Prejudice;
Saeed Khan, Sarrah Buageila
8D – Room 26
Establishing a Strong American Muslim
Identity; Tamara Gray, Saleem Khalid,
Namira Islam
8E – Room 25
Strengthening Ummah via Capacity Building;
Rashed Nizam, Farrukh Mohsen,
Mohammad Karim
8F – Room 31
Promoting Positive Youth Development;
Riyad Shamma, Mariam Martinez, Sameera Ahmed,
Nadeem Siddiqi
8G – Room 30
Imam-Board Relations: How to Avoid a
Crisis; Maher Budeir, Mansoor Sabree
8H – Room 33
Crucial Programs in Mental Health and
Disability Advocacy; Omer Zaman, Kameelah
Mu’Min Rashad, Mohammed Yousuf
IMRC – Room 28
Social Justice Can Help
Minorities; Abdul Khayum
Khan, Vipin Tripathi,
Ash-har Quraishi
6:00 – 7:15 PM
PLENARY
SESSION
Session 9 – Room Hall A
Recognizing Differences, Strengthening
Bonds; Rami Nashashibi, Ingrid Mattson,
Sherman Jackson
8:00-11:00 PM
PLENARY
SESSION
Carpe Diem: A Call to Action
Azhar Azeez ISNA President- State of ISNA
Address, Yasir Qadhi, Dalia Mogahed,
Tariq Ramadan, Nouman Ali Khan
IIIT – Room 21
Maqasid Al- Shariah;
Jasser Auda,
Ebrahim Rasool
SUNDAY, September 4, 2016
Sunday, September 4, 2016
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Hotel Prayer Room
8:30 – 10:00 AM
10:00 AM –
1:00 PM
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(at the back of the
prayer hall)
Fajr Prayer and Spiritual Talk
Abdalla Idris Ali (Embassy Suites)
Ahmed ElHattab (Hyatt Regency)
Roundtables (For Program details see page 50)
Stop Hunger Now
1 in 9 people go to bed hungry. Join this combined effort in serving the needs of others.
Volunteer to package meals for needy people around the world.
Volunteers must be present by 10:00 AM for orientation and instruction.
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These sessions will explore the opportunities where we as Muslims must engage, have a voice, and actively
participate in the debate and, more importantly, offer solutions for our society.
10:00 – 10:45 AM
SESSION 11A
Room Hall A
Positive Thinking in an Age of Islamophobia
Does every cloud really have a silver lining? In a politically charged election season filled
with anti-Muslim rhetoric, it is important to maintain a positive mindset. Join us for
an insightful presentation, in which our speaker makes a case for optimism and lays out
the opportunities for Muslim political and civic engagement in the West, especially in
the United States. It will be followed by a thoughtful discussion.
Mehdi Hasan
Speaker:
Moderator: Ahmed Quereshi
SESSION 11B
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Vindicating the Voiceless: A Legacy Continues
Room 12 – 14
Voices of people of Muslim heritage against injustice in America are as old as our nation
itself. Indeed, even non-Muslims raised Muslim voices in the cause. Join in a dynamic
storytelling session that will take you on an original research journey of words, images,
audio and video aimed to further inspire Muslims today to take up the mantle of their
social justice forbearers on interconnected issues of racism, poverty and law enforcement’s
use of excessive force against “black” and “brown” bodies.
Speaker:
Precious Rasheeda Muhammad
Moderator: Namira Islam
SESSION 11C
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Moral Mandates
Room 9 – 10
“Do not judge a person by the color of their skin, but the content of their character.” The
content of one’s character is the composite of their moral and ethical framework that
forms their identity, establishes the parameters of appropriateness, and most critically
establishes the boundary of self-respect beyond which one will not traverse. In the highly
secular world that we live in, where self-gratification is the predominant framework for
decision-making, Muslims have the religious duty to embrace the moral and ethical
opportunities to offer an alternative framework for ourselves and America.
Speaker:
Dalia Fahmy
Moderator: Ifrah Magan
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Home and Away: International Crises and the American Muslim Response
For many Muslim communities abroad, basic human rights, if not outright survival, are the challenges they
confront. Not only the wealth that we possess as Americans, but more importantly the potential international
political influence the United States can exert to better their plight is to be discussed.
11:00 – 11:45 AM
SESSION 12A
Room Hall A
Syria
Speaker:
Hussam Ayloush
Moderator: Safaa Zarzour
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Room 12 – 14
SESSION 12B
Palestine
Speaker:
Hatem Bazian
Moderator: Danish Siddiqui
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Room 9 – 10
SESSION 12C
Rohingya
Speaker:
Wakar Uddin
Moderator: Sayyid Syeed
PARALLEL SESSIONS 13
SESSION 13A
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Community Projects: An Opportunity for Community Engagement
Room 12 – 14
America is facing a great number of domestic challenges largely stemming from economic
disparity. Several Muslim community organizations have committed to help fight these
challenges. Our panelists discuss the community response to water shut-offs for Detroit
residents, police brutality against African Americans, and the toxic water given to
Flint residents. We will also explore organizations that have worked in communities
to alleviate hunger and food insecurity. Among them are SMILE for Charity, a food
pantry in Passaic NJ, as well as the Islamic Society of Portland Maine, which started a
summer feeding program. Learn how individuals and communities can work with the
USDA and other agencies to reduce food insecurity in their communities. The goal of
this session is to inspire American Muslims to lead the effort in alleviating economic
inequality issues through systems and policy work.
Speakers:
Sara Elnakib, Muzamil Ahmed, Bushra Islam, Linda Sarsour
Moderator: Yaqutullah Muhammad
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Room 9 – 10
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Room 27
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Room 26
SESSION 13B
Preventing and Responding to Domestic Violence: Lessons from the Field
Domestic violence is a public health issue affecting Muslims at the same rate as the
national average. In the efforts to fight domestic violence over the past 15-20 years, we
have seen a turning point as Muslims have formed organizations specifically to respond
to and prevent this complex phenomenon. Our panelists provide a multidisciplinary
reflection to present a successful model of a community-based domestic violence services
organization, which highlights how it has leveraged community resources and developed
collaborative relationships with other organizations, including shelters and the court
system. Participants will also learn about best practices in educating communities, leaders
and imams, and what we have learned over the years.
Speakers:
Ambreen Ahmed, Zainab Alwani, Salma Elkadi Abugideiri
Moderator: Zarinah Nadir
SESSION 13C
Seizing the Opportunity: Countering Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Through
Media Engagement
Increased levels of anti-Muslim rhetoric during the 2016 American presidential campaigns,
and an unfortunate closed-minded following by segments of the American public,
demonstrate the urgency for a stronger Muslim presence in media and politics. These
times are difficult for American Muslims; however, it is also an opportunity to spread the
truthful Muslim narrative to counter the current and increasing Islamophobic rhetoric.
This session offers practical and long-term solutions for how American Muslims from
all ages can be part of this process.
Speakers:
Michael Wolfe, Wardah Khalid, Hamid Rezapour
Moderator: Dalia Fahmy
SESSION 13D
Flying While Muslim: When Security Screening Doesn’t Seem Random
Anymore
Seemingly, persons of Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian backgrounds
are “randomly” selected at airports for additional security screening. This typically occurs
when an individual’s name is listed in the Terrorism Screening Database (TSDB), and can
lead to highly intrusive questioning about one’s speech and conduct, which is protected
by the First Amendment. With the TSDB having ballooned to more than 1.2 million
records, ordinary citizens with no connection to terrorism are being ensnared. Join us
as attorneys and civil rights leaders discuss current litigation to protect the rights of
travelers and share strategies for persons who suspect they may be on a watch list, so
they can protect their constitutional rights of freedom of religion and speech.
Speakers:
Hugh Handeyside, Charles Swift, Lori Saroya
Moderator: Salman Azam
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Room 25
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Room 31
12:00 – 1:00 PM
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Leveraging Diverse Skills to Improve the Health of Americans
American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP) is a national nonprofit focused on
professional development, disability awareness, mental health and connecting Muslims
to affordable health coverage. AMHP has been recognized by the White House and
Department of Health and Human Services for its critical work in advancing social
justice, public health, civic engagement and improving the health of Americans. The
goal of this session is to transform national public health initiatives to a grassroots
level to maximize their impact on minorities and underserved communities. AMHP
will share best practices and strategies on leveraging relationships with local and state
health agencies. Addressing public health issues involves a multidisciplinary approach
and, therefore, we invite people of all professions to participate in this session.
Speakers:
Albert Pless, Jamiah Adams, Kiran Ahmad, Rukhsana Chaudhry
Moderator: Arshia Wajid
SESSION 13F
Protecting Our Children from Hate and Preventing Bullying in Our Schools
How do we ensure that when we send our children to school they will not be bullied on
account of their Muslim identity? On the flip side, how do we prevent bullying culture
within our own communities? What tools can we provide for our children, their parents,
and their teachers to eradicate bullying? Given the current anti-Muslim climate and the
spike in hate crimes, educational institutions are perhaps the most important places to
foster a bully-free environment. Hear directly from people who deal with these challenges
regularly, from the government level to the school level. The audience will engage in a
discussion that delves into the root of the problem, proposed solutions, and challenges.
Speakers:
Madihha Ahussain , Habeeb Quadri, Sarah Syed
Moderator: Husna T. Ghani
SESSION 13G
Reimagining Muslim Spaces: Creating Welcoming Mosques and
Caring for Converts
A mosque is a place to nurture spirituality and connect with fellow community members.
Often times, converts lack the necessary support they need to help them with their
transition. This session begins with the presentation of key recommendations from
an ISPU study on engaging converts in the masjid and will be followed by comments
from our esteemed panelists.
Tamara Gray, Ubaydullah Evans, Khalid Latif
Speakers:
Moderator: Ihsan Bagby
TIME/ROOM
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Room 29
SESSION 13H
Fair Lending: Protecting Consumers from Lending Discrimination
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a U.S. government agency that
makes sure banks, lenders, and other financial companies treat you fairly. The CFPB has
obtained more than $11 billion in relief for more than 25 million consumers through
its enforcement actions. The CFPB’s Office of Fair Lending has authority to oversee
and enforce the Equal Credit Opportunity Act and the Home Mortgage Disclosure
Act. Its efforts have also resulted in less unfair and inequitable behavior in the financial
market and increased consumer financial education, most recently in the mortgage and
auto loan markets. Join the CFPB to learn about its work to protect consumers from
lending discrimination in the financial marketplace.
Speaker:
Sam Miller
SESSION 13J
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Meet the Author: Muslim Resources
Room 33
• Being Muslim: A Practical Guide
Speaker:
Asad Tarsin
• The Productive Muslim: Where Faith Meets Productivity
Speaker:
Mohammed Faris
Moderator: Sufia Azmat
12:00 – 1:00 PM
NAIT SESSION
Room 28
Islamic Finance Halal Investing
Come learn if your 401k, 403b, IRA, Roth IRA, Educational Savings Account and
similar accounts are halal? Permissible? Sharia Compliant? These and other types of
questions will be answered in this session on what is halal and permissible when it comes
to investing in the stock market.
Speakers:
Abdalla Idris Ali, Salah Obeidallah
Moderator: Mohamad Nasir
(Sponsored)
12:00 – 1:00 PM
AMSET SESSION
Room 7
Biological Machines and Bio-Sensors: An Islamic Perspective
Speakers:
Sohel Anwar, Taher Saif, Muhammad Alam
Moderator: Sohel Anwar
12:00 – 1:00 PM
IIIT SESSION
Room 21
The Story of the Qur’an
Speakers:
Ingrid Mattson, Hadia Mubarak
1:00 – 1:30 PM
Announcement of Qira’at Competition Results
Room 4
Guest Speaker: Jamal Badawi
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Poster Presentations
Bazaar Hall
Come join presenters as they discuss an array of topics dealing with aspects of American
Muslim life.
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Young Professionals Luncheon
(For Young Professionals Program details see page 52)
PLENARY SESSION 14
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All For [the] One, [the] One For All: The Opportunities Ahead of Us
Opportunities abound to change the nature of our narrative in America. The efforts of
individuals or small groups across the country are having an impact, albeit marginal.
It is only when we are able to unify as a national polity, engaging in the requisite civil,
financial, political or social forums, can we truly begin to have a meaningful impact on
owning and driving our narrative. Join the session representing our collective voice, as
we move forward seizing the opportunities that are before us.
Speakers:
Naeem Baig, Nihad Awad, Zahra Billoo, Keith Ellison
Moderator: Mazen Asbahi
PARALLEL SESSIONS 15
SESSION 15A
3:40 – 4:40 PM
Seizing the Opportunity: Strengthening the American Muslim Voice in Politics
Room 12 – 14
Today, American Muslims more than ever need to engage with their government at
local, state and federal levels. Civic engagement is possible in various ways. The panel
will present practical strategies for how American Muslims can seize the opportunity
to reframe current anti-Muslim sentiment instigated by the 2016 presidential election,
and to strengthen American Muslim voice in politics.
Speakers:
Hatem Bazian, Linda Sarsour, Keith Ellison, Hamid Rezapour,
Dalia Fahmy
Moderator: Rizwan Jaka
SESSION 15B
3:40 – 4:40 PM
ISNA and You: General Assembly
Room 9 – 10
This is your opportunity to engage ISNA Leadership in a meaningful conversation
about the future of ISNA and its role in the lives of Muslim Americans. You will hear
the annual report from ISNA’s president for the year gone by and plans for the future.
While only members may vote, all convention attendees are encouraged to attend and
learn more about ISNA’s activities and participate in the conversation.
Hosted by: ISNA Leadership
SESSION 15C
3:40 – 4:40 PM
Long Term Care: The Stages of Family Caregiving
Room 27
Family caregivers play a critical role in our health and long term care system by providing
a significant proportion of the care for both the chronically ill and aging (NAC &
AARP, 2004). Many family caregivers experience significant physical, psychological,
financial, and legal stressors in association with their caregiving role. As the number of
elders is expected to quadruple in 20 years (Medicare Payment Advisory Commission,
2007), the demand on families for caregiving will increase substantially. This session will
provide a clear picture of the present and future challenges to be expected in providing
for loved ones during the various stages of Long Term Care, as well as the multitudes
of resources available to them at every stage.
Mona Negm, Sonia Rehman, Hesham Hasaballa, Syeda Madani
Speakers:
Moderator: Janaan Hashim
TIME/ROOM
3:40 – 4:40 PM
Room 26
3:40 – 4:40 PM
Room 25
3:40 – 4:40 PM
Room 31
SESSION 15D
Keeping the Happy in Happily Ever After
Although conflict is an inevitable part of all relationships, the key is to resolve it in a
manner that can actually strengthen your marriage. This session will provide an overview
of the research on Muslim marriages and the various challenges experienced by couples.
You will learn strategies for enhancing communication with your spouse and resolving
conflict effectively, and how to seek resources and support during times of conflict. We
will examine the role of families, religious leaders, and counseling professionals, and
you will see what professional marriage counseling looks like. Recommendations will
be provided to strengthen your marriage for long-term success and contentment.
Speakers:
Sarah Syed, Amal Killawi, Salma Elkadi Abugideiri
Moderator: Mohamad Rajabally
SESSION 15E
Gender Justice: A Discussion with Policymakers, Religious Actors, and Activists
The Secretary’s Office of Religion and Global Affairs at the U.S. Department of State has
partnered with Muslim community leaders and organizations to promote gender justice
in issues ranging from calls for greater inclusion of women of faith in peacebuilding to
advocating against gender-based violence. This panel will bring together a diverse set
of religious actors, policymakers, and civil society activists to address promoting gender
justice within Muslim communities, both domestically and globally.
Speakers:
Maryum Saifee, Hind Makki, Mariya Taher, Reyhana Patel
Moderator: Arsalan Suleman
SESSION 15F
All News is Local: Simple Ways to Include Muslim Perspectives
Whether you live in a small town or a large metropolis, you have the power to shape how
Muslims are depicted in the news. Get the scoop from insiders – Muslims journalists
who help run some of the most influential newsrooms in the country. Learn how to
effectively criticize poor reporting, get coverage of stories from your communities, and
have Muslim voices and perspectives included with positive stories that go beyond
terrorism and Islamophobia. You have the tools to change the way news organizations
view Muslims. All you need are these instructions on how to use them.
Speakers:
Ash-har Quraishi, Waliya Lari, Tahera Rahman
Moderator: Asad Ba-Yunus
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3:40 – 4:40 PM
Room 30
3:40 – 4:40 PM
Room 33
3:40 – 4:40 PM
Room 28
(Sponsored)
3:40 – 4:40 PM
Room 7
SESSION 15G
Developing Leadership and Building Capacity in the
American Muslim Community
How can existing mosques and community centers promote leadership development and
capacity building, leading to better outcomes for their staff and community members? We
can equip one another to address the opportunities and challenges of being an American
Muslim community leader. Discover the tools to cultivate one’s career as an expert that
can provide leadership and fill gaps within existing mosques and community organizations.
Learn how to invest in one’s board and staff to become more professional and effective.
Speakers:
Farhan Latif, Rami Nashashibi, Brie Loskota
Moderator: Maggie Siddiqi
SESSION 15H
Meet the Author: Personal Journeys
• Threading My Prayer Rug
Speaker:
Sabeeha Rehman
• Anger and Domestic Violence Prevention Guide
Speaker:
Khalid Iqbal
Moderator: Najiyah Maxfield
Sharia Portfolio
The Halal Way to Invest: Stocks, 401Ks & Alternative Investments
This educational session will focus on helping the audience demystify the stock market
and investing. The topics covered will be the stock market, value investing, Shariacompliance and how to get started. We will also talk about an exciting way to invest in
real estate through your retirement account. Business owners will appreciate learning
how a cost effective 401(k) plan can help attract new talent and retain existing staff.
Speakers:
Naushad Virji, Aliredha Walji
Moderator: Sabinah Amershi
AMSET SESSION
Cybersecurity and Muslim Contribution to Science
Speakers:
Syed M. Shah, Rasheed Rabbi, Mohammad Quasem
Moderator: Syed M. Shah
3:40 – 4:40 PM
Room 21
IIIT SESSION
Consortium on Higher Education in North America
Speakers:
Jihad Turk, Ermin Sinanovic, Hatem Bazian,
Munir Shaikh and Shabana Mir
PLENARY SESSION 16
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Room Hall A
MSA SESSION 17
6:00 – 7:15 PM
Room Hall A
Where There is Hope, There is Faith
“Do not be saddened and do not despair.” Despair is the devil’s opium. Trust/Hope is
the believer’s panacea. No matter what the situation, we need to have certainty that we,
and history, are in good hands. Realizing God’s complete and authoritative dominion
is a source of solace, contentment and motivation to action. Success is guaranteed. Our
three insightful and motivational speakers will call upon us to be active agents of that
success. This panel discussion will not only focus on the necessary kind of hope but also
how you can manifest that in our global world.
Altaf Husain, Alaa Murabit, Tariq Ramadan
Speakers:
Moderator: Milia Islam-Majeed
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After a weekend of knowledge and inspiration, how do we move forward after this
weekend and work to reclaim our inclusive ummah? Join us for a conversation about
how to take the lessons of this weekend on understanding our Muslim identities, moving
beyond normative standards and islamophobic rhetoric to reclaim our voice as prominent,
relevant Muslims in America.
Speakers:
Linda Sarsour, Yasir Qadhi, Nouman Ali Khan
ENTERTAINMENT SESSION 18
8:00 – 11:00 PM
Entertainment
Room Hall A
This year’s entertainment program will bring smiles to everyone’s face. There will be
unique performances from nasheed singers, hip-hop artist, and spoken word poetry. Our
entertainers will inspire and rejuvenate your spirit. Be the first to arrive and the last to
leave this wonderful and exciting program.
Featuring:
Native Deen, Haaris J, Raef, Ibrahim Jaaber & Najla,
Muslim Kids TV Show
Host:
Preacher Moss
8:30 – 11:00 PM
Bazm-e-Adab Mushaira
Room 12 – 14
Prominent local and international poets have been invited to share their Urdu poetry
and uplift the spirits of the audience. In this relaxed session we will also listen to the
praise of the Prophet (saw) along with other nasheeds from the reciters.
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SUNDAY SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Room Hall A (at the back of the prayer hall) Stop Hunger Now food packaging service project
10:00 – 10:45 AM
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11A – Room Hall A
Positive Thinking in an Age of Islamophobia;
Mehdi Hasan
11B – Room 12 – 14
Vindicating the Voiceless: A Legacy Continues;
Precious Rasheeda Muhammad
11C – Room 9 – 10
Moral Mandates;
Dalia Fahmy
11:00 – 11:45 AM
MAIN SESSION
12A – Room Hall A
Syria; Hussam Ayloush
12B – Room 12 – 14
Palestine; Hatem Bazian
12C – Room 9 – 10
Rohingya; Wakar Uddin
12:00 – 1:00 PM
PARALLEL
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13A – Room 12 – 14
An Opportunity for Community Engagement;
Sara Elnakib, Muzamil Ahmed, Bushra Islam,
Linda Sarsour
13B – Room 9 – 10
Preventing and Responding to
Domestic Violence;
Ambreen Ahmed, Zainab Alwani, Salma Elkadi
Abugideiri
13C – Room 27
Countering Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Through
Media Engagement;
Michael Wolfe, Wardah Khalid, Hamid Rezapour
13D – Room 26
When Security Screening Doesn’t Seem
Random Anymore;
Hugh Handeyside, Charles Swift, Lori Saroya
13E – Room 25
Leveraging Diverse Skills to Improve the
Health of Americans;
Albert Pless, Jamiah Adams, Kiran Ahmad,
Rukhsana Chaudhry
13F – Room 31
Protecting Our Children from Hate and
Preventing Bullying;
Madihha Ahussain, Habeeb Quadri, Sarah Syed
13G – Room 30
Creating Welcoming Mosques and
Caring for Converts; Ihsan Bagby, Tamara Gray,
Ubaydullah Evans, Khalid Latif
13H – Room 29
Protecting Consumers from Lending
Discrimination;
Sam Miller
13J Room 33
Meet the Author: Muslim Resources;
Asad Tarsin, Mohammed Faris
NAIT – Room 28
Islamic Finance Halal Investing;
Abdalla Idris Ali, Salah Obeidallah
AMSET – Room 7
Biological Machines and Bio-Sensors: An
Islamic Perspective;
Sohel Anwar, Taher Saif, Muhammad Alam
IIIT – Room 21
The Story of the Qur’an; Ingrid Mattson, Hadia Mubarak
2:30 – 3:30 PM
PLENARY
Session14 Room Hall A
All For [the] One, [the] One For All: The Opportunities Ahead of Us; Naeem Baig, Zahra Billoo, Keith Ellison, Nihad Awad
3:40 – 4:40 PM
PARALLEL
SESSIONS
15A – Room 12 – 14
The American Muslim Voice in Politics;
Hatem Bazian, Linda Sarsour, Keith Ellison,
Hamid Rezapour, Dalia Fahmy
15B – Room 9 – 10
ISNA and You: General Assembly;
Hosted by: ISNA Leadership
15C – Room 27
Long Term Care: The Stages of Family
Caregiving; Sonia Rehman, Hesham
Hassaballah, Syeda Madani, Mona Negm
15D – Room 26
Keeping the Happy in Happily Ever After;
Sarah Syed, Amal Killawi,
Salma Elkadi Abugideiri
15E – Room 25
Gender Justice: Policymakers, Religious
Actors, and Activists;
Maryum Saifee, Hind Makki, Mariya Taher,
Reyhana Patel
15F – Room 31
All News is Local: Simple Ways to Include
Muslim Perspectives;
Ash-har Quraishi, Waliya Lari, Tahera Rahman
15G – Room 30
Developing Leadership and Building Capacity;
Farhan Latif, Rami Nashashibi
15H – Room 33
Meet the Author: Personal Journeys;
Sabeeha Rehman, Khalid Iqbal
Sharia Portfolio – Room 28
The Halal Way to Invest: Stocks, 401Ks &
Alternative Investments;
Naushad Virji, Aliredha Walji
AMSET – Room 7
Cybersecurity and Muslim Contribution;
Syed M. Shah, Rasheed Rabbi,
Mohammad Quasem
IIIT – Room 21
Consortium on Higher Education in
North America;
Jihad Turk, Ermin Sinanovic, Hatem Bazian,
Munir Shaikh, Shabana Mir 4:45 – 5:45 PM
PLENARY
SESSION
Where There is Hope, There is Faith
Altaf Husain, Alaa Murabit, Tariq Ramadan
6:00 – 7:15 PM
PLENARY SESSION
Session 17 MSA – Room Hall A
Rising Above: Reclaiming Our Inclusive Ummah; Linda Sarsour, Yasir Qadhi, Nouman Ali Khan
8:00 – 11:00 PM
PLENARY
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Entertainment
Host: Preacher Moss
MONDAY, September 5, 2016
Monday, September 5, 2016
TIME/ROOM
9:00 – 11:00 AM
Room 24
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Room 7
9:00 – 10:30 AM
Room 4
10:45 AM –
12:15 PM
Room 4
WORKSHOPS
Media Training Basics
An interactive workshop for community leaders and activists providing tools and skill
sets around news interviews and how to address tough issues with the media.
Trainers:
Lori Saroya, Hussam Ayloush
IMAN Central Workshop
One of the ways that IMAN has attempted to accommodate requests to share its
model has been to conduct various modules of its unique Community Organizing
Training curriculum. IMAN’s Community Organizing Training draws both from
traditional organizing concepts and strategies as well as from deep Islamic spiritual
values and prophetic wisdom. It trains individuals on the importance of building
power, forging relationships based on shared values, and learning to recognize,
identify and mobilize around self-interest.
Masjid Development Workshop (Part 1)
Creating a Welcoming, Inclusive and Dynamic Masjid This is an intensive, practical workshop for all those who are interested in pushing
masjids to the next level by creating a more dynamic masjid with more volunteers and
programs, a more inclusive masjid with more involvement of community members
especially young adults, a more welcoming masjid with a heightened sense of community
and brotherhood/sisterhood. This workshop is a portion of the full-day workshop that
ISNA is offering to masjids.
Trainers:
Ihsan Bagby, Edina Lekovic
Masjid Development Workshop (Part 2)
Improving the Effectiveness of Boards of Directors in Islamic Organizations
Most masjids are still struggling with issues of good governance. How to plan? What
is the best organizational structure? What is the relationship between the imam and
the board? This workshop will give practical advice on the most essential elements of
good governance. This workshop is a portion of the full-day workshop that ISNA is
offering to masjids.
Trainers:
Rafik Beekun, Mazen Asbahi
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AMSET PROGRAM
12:00 – 1:00 PM • Room 7 • AMSET Motivational Session
•Uncommon Leadership – Charting a Successful Career Path: This topic will cover elements of successful executives
in business today, why should young professionals take a long view of their career flight plan and how they should
go about doing it.
•Get up and Grab the opportunities the modern economy is offering and be the leaders through modern entrepreneurship: This topic will cover being a successful entrepreneur, availing the business opportunities in today’s economy
and being community leader.
Speakers:
M. Affan Badar; Tanvir Arfi; Ghalib Begg (Moderator) Shafeeq Bandagi
3:30 – 4:30 PM • Career Guidance Workshop
•Practical Strategies for Breaking into any Job Market: A very detailed workshop with Tips and Tricks on Resume
Preparation, Approaching Employers, Networking and Interviewing.
•An Overview of careers in diverse fields: Useful information will be presented on qualifications and job search
strategies for careers in diverse fields.
Speakers:
Shafeeq Bandagi; Omar Malik (Moderator) Asad Mohammed
4:45 – 5:45 PM • Room7 • Business Development Workshop
•Simple Steps to Starting, Setting Up, and Building a Business: A practical workshop on choosing a business, registering, establishing, financing and growing using vast resources available in our nation. •An Overview of Business Development Issues: Practical Suggestions on getting into a Business, developing business
plan, and securing capital.
12:00 – 1:00 • PM Room 7 • Biological Machines and Bio-Sensors: An Islamic Perspective
•Engineered Living Machines: For the last few decades, engineering has produced marvelous machines and devices.
With the increasing understanding of living cells, there are possibilities of developing biological machines where
engineering precision meets the variability of life. Can order emerge from such variability and chaos? If so, then
one can envision machines with unprecedented capabilities, including memory and learning, self-healing, and decision-making. How should such machines be viewed in light of Islamic principles?
•How a Synthesis of Biology and Electronics may Transform the World As we Know It: Today, Intel makes more
transistors per year than the number of leaves on trees in the whole world. We have made the transistors as small as
possible, making them smaller will be hard. This is when Dr. Alam discovered bioelectronics – an emerging field that
uses electronic sensors to explore biophysics and biotechnology. As he began to explore using nanobiosensors, the
book of life written in DNA, the elegant complexity of a simple bacteria, the emergence of antibacterial resistance
and the techniques to combat them, implantable electronics to monitor the vital signs and chronic symptoms. Join
in as we listen to how that has transformed his views of the world.
Speakers:
Taher Saif, Muhammad Alam (Discussant) Sohel Anwar
3:40 - 4:40 PM Room 7 • Cybersecurity and Muslim Contribution to Science
•Connecting Muslims on the Cyberspace: Academia admires the emerging cyber culture, but calls it scatter within
the believers. Muslims are increasingly associating in the virtual sphere, but the collaboration between Internet and
Islam looms unclear. Therefore, this presentation provides a roadmap of comprehensive cyber integration to dismiss
the apparent deviation. It sketches a cohesive infrastructure to encompass the disperse initiatives and incorporate
them into a shared objective. It lays out a framework based on “Diffusion of Innovation” to realize the latent possibilities in personal sphere, social matters and global affairs, and put them together towards our potential future.
•Higher Education, Scientific Development and Civilization: The Quran mentions the term ilm (knowledge) 750
times, third after Allah and Rab (Lord), which are repeated 2800 times. The importance of knowledge and education
in Islam is underlined in the very first word revealed to the Prophet (SAW) – “read.” The contributions from centuries
of Islamic scholarship and civilization are still seen and recognized today. This paper will present the role of Muslims
in the development of education and scholarship, with a particular look at the role of Muslims in scientific research
and discovery and the history of the growth of this brilliant and outstanding civilization.
Speakers:
Rasheed Rabbi, Mohammad Quasem (Discussant) Syed M. Shah
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IIIT SESSIONS
12:00 – 1:00 PM • Panel 1 • Room 21
“The recent Marrakesh Declaration takes the “Madinan Constitution/Charter” as the point of departure and calls upon scholars
and intellectuals to develop the concept of citizenship from within Islamic thought. This call is not new; fiqh al-muwatanah
has been discussed and debated by a number of scholars in the last couple of decades, including Rashid al-Ghannushi, Taha
Jabir al-Alwani, Abdul Majid al-Najjar, and Tariq Bishri, among others. Likewise, the “Madinan Charter” has been studied
for a while now. This panel would take stock of current scholarship on these topics and propose/chart new ways in the development of fiqh al-muwatanah and notions of citizenship in contemporary Islamic thought. It would discuss the status of
minorities (Muslim minorities in the West, or non-Muslim minorities in majority Muslim countries) and what does it mean
to be a citizen — regardless of religious affiliation - in a Muslim society.”
Speakers:
Tariq Ramadan and Jasser Auda
3:30 – 4:30 PM • Panel 2 • Room 21
Islam and Democracy: Roots and Realities
This panel will tackle the most significant issues facing Muslims today dealing with reopening the doors of religious interpretation—to correct false interpretations, replace outdated laws, and formulate new doctrines. The discussion will revolve
around Prof. Sachedina’s book “The Islamic Roots of Democratic Pluralism”, which critically analyzes Muslim teachings on
such issues as pluralism, civil society, war and peace, and violence.
Speakers:
Abdulaziz Sachedina and Amb. Ebrahim Rasool
4:45 – 5:45 PM • Panel 3 • Room 21
Maqasid Al- Shariah as a Philosophy of Islamic Law: A Systems Approach
There is lack of consideration and functionality of the overall purposes and underlying principles of the Islamic law as a whole.
Moreover, exaggerated claims of ‘rational certainty’ (or else, ‘irrationality’) and ‘consensus of the infallible’ (or else, ‘historicity
of the scripts’) add to the lack of spirituality, intolerance, violent ideologies, suppressed freedoms, and authoritarian regimes.
Dominant methodology generally resists learning from other philosophies that did not originate from the Islamic tradition,
or else, totally adopts other philosophies that contradict with basic Islamic beliefs. These panels attempted to address these
problems based on two theories: theory of the purposes of Islamic law or Maqasid Al-Shariah, and systems theory. Maqasid
is proposed as a philosophy and fundamental methodology for assessing and developing classic and current juridical theories.
Systems theory is utilized to define a new method for analysis that relies on the systems features of cognition, wholeness,
openness, hierarchy, multi-dimensionality, and purposefulness.
Speakers:
Jasser Auda and Amb. Ebrahim Rasool
12:00 – 1:00 PM • Panel 4 • Room 21
The Story of the Qur’an
This panel will be discussing Prof. Mattson’s book The Story of the Qur’an: Its History and Place in Muslim Life which examines
the doctrines contained in the Qur’an, providing a comprehensive explanation of their significance to individual Muslims
and the societies in which they live and surveying the key themes of the Qur’an, its most significant historical interpretations,
and some of the most significant figures who transmitted and taught the sacred scripture over the centuries. They will also
analyze influence of the Qur’an on all major aspects of Muslim society, including personal relationships, popular culture, law,
art and architecture, political movements, science, and literature.
Speakers:
Ingrid Mattson and Hadia Mubarak
3:40 – 4:40 PM • Panel 5 • Room 21
Higher Education in North America
The Panel will address various issues facing Islamic higher education in North America in general, with brief presentations
about the different institutions of higher learning, and a discussion around potential collaborations and bench-marking to
further the cause of Islamic education in North America.
Speakers:
Jihad Turk, Ermin Sinanovic, Munir Shaikh and Shabana Mir
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IMANA-CME
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: Main ISNA Lobby
IMANA First Aid
Director:
Ahmer Ali, MD
Health Sessions and CME Itinerary
Booth 1206 & 1307 in Bazaar
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Room: 32
IMANA CME: Preventing and Managing Chronic Disease
This activity has been planned and implemented by the Essential Areas and Policies of the ACCME and IMANA. IMANA
is accredited by ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Presentations will be given on the following abstracts:
• Role of Diet and Exercise in Health & Disease
• High Blood Pressure
• Spreading Epidemic of Diabetes, Heart Disease & Hypertension
• Arthritis and Asthma
Facilitators: Dr. Labib H. Syed, MD; Dr. Ayaz Samadani, MD
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Room: 32
Compassionate Care Orientation
Azher Quader, MD; Abrar Quader, Esq.
Panelists:
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Room: 32
What are Women’s Health Rights?
Come join us for a presentation on women’s health issues and their social context in different Muslim cultures. Hear from your
experts in the field about the importance of women’s health. Our panelists will explore basic preventative health measures,
reproductive health, family health, mental health and much more. Bring your questions for a Q & A session held afterwards.
Panelists:
Dr. Anam Tariq, Resident; Dr. Marium Hussain, MD, MPH; Dr. Sara Syed, PsyD
5:15 PM – 6:30 PM
Room: 32
Medical Students & Physicians Networking
We invite you to join us in a structured networking session where pre-med students, medical students and residents as well
as practicing physicians and medical faculty from various institutions will be able to connect and learn from one another and
further their disciplines.
Facilitators: Dr. Marium Husain, MD, MPH; Dr. Sohaib Mohiuddin
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Location: Main ISNA Lobby
IMANA First Aid
Director:
Ahmer Ali, MD
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IMANA-CME
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Room: 32
Understanding Mental Health Care
As Americans become more aware of understanding and treating mental illness, some Muslim Americans remain mystified
at what exactly constitutes mental health care. Join psychologists Dr. Sarah Syed and Dr. Fahad Khan from the Khalil Center,
an Islamically integrated therapy center, to discuss issues pertaining to mental health. Learn what a session with a therapist
can look like, what is the difference between “normal” stress and mental illness, and how Muslims can incorporate Islamic
traditions and practices into their treatment.
Speakers:
Dr. Sara Syed, PsyD; Dr. Fahad Khan, PhD
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Room: 32
Organ Donation and Islam
“… if anyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole of mankind…” The Holy Qur’an (CH5, V32).
The issue of organ donation and transplantation has been a matter of great debate and dispute for many years among those
of the Muslim faith. This session is a follow up to a national Fiqh Forum titled: Reaching Consensus on Organ Donation: A
Call to the American Muslim Community. Join organ donation advocates Imam Johari Abdul-Malik and Lesley Compagnone
as they discuss the important and germane deliberations that occurred at the Forum and what it might mean for millions of
Muslim Americans. Also joining the panel are Gloria and Samuel Shareef; they already know what organ donation means to
their Muslim family. Ten years ago their daughter Danielle was killed in a car accident and they made the heroic and selfless
decision to donate her organs. Danielle saved the lives of four people that day, something that brings Gloria and Samuel
both a sense of peace and a sense of immense pride. They will share their story. This panel will examine the very real and dire
shortage of organ donors in this country, and the need to educate communities of all faiths about the opportunity for everyone
to be able to give the ultimate gift: the gift of life.
Panelists:
Lesley Compagnone, Imam Johari Abdul Malik, Gloria and Samuel Shareef
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Room: 32
Community Health Clinics: Roundtable Discussion
This initiative aims to identify and establish a resource group that works toward:
• Connecting affordable healthcare delivery stakeholders to each other
• Developing a platform or resourceful network for affordable healthcare delivery stakeholders to learn, exchange ideas
and information, and to explore potential collaborations
• Establishing a mechanism to collect and maintain a roster of professionals and experts in areas within the affordable
healthcare delivery ecosystem
• Establishing a mechanism to collect and maintain a roster of service providers and product supplier networks which
are useful for affordable healthcare delivery practitioners
• Establishing a mechanism to collect and make available best practices of affordable healthcare delivery leading to development of literature, training, and standards to improve the quality of life through better healthcare delivery system
Facilitator: Rasheed Ahmed, Umbereen Nehal, MD
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ROUNDTABLES
On behalf of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), we would like to ask you to join us at this year’s Roundtable
Discussions. There are 9 different roundtables ranging in topics relevant to the Muslim community. Each session will be led
by a professional facilitator, and include speakers from various backgrounds and expertise. We are also limiting these sessions
to 30 participants to insure attendees participation.
All Roundtables Discussions will be at Hyatt Regency hotel (9300 Bryn Mawr Ave).
Saturday 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Room: LAX
The Marrakesh Declaration – A Re-Orientation Towards Madinan Ideals
In this roundtable we will discuss how we can use Marrakesh as a turning point for grassroots work that embraces the Madinan
ideals in our mosques and communities. We will discuss how to infuse our work with Umma-centered approaches, tolerance,
inclusivity and peaceful messages for those we serve and interact with in our daily lives.
Speakers:
Aisha al-Adawiya, Mohammed Elsanousi, Shaukat Warraich
Facilitator:
Noera Ayaz
Room: DFW
Poverty in America
Poverty is a pervasive and overlooked crisis within the Muslim American population. The attendant dangers of poverty are
more grave amid the protracting “War on Terror,” where state scrutiny and suspicion are disparately focused on indigent and
working class Muslim American communities. We will lead a discussion with participants on poverty and its attendant perils,
and how to mitigate the dangers within vulnerable Muslim American spaces.
Speakers:
Khaled Beydoun, Asha Noor, Salim Patel, Yasir Fahmy
Abdul-Basit Haqq
Facilitator:
Room: Florence
Refugees Welcome
This round table will focus on how Muslims can create welcoming communities using a Prophetic model to help our newly
resettled refugee brothers and sisters.
Ifrah Magan, Zaher Sahloul, Hadia Zarzour, Maya Atassi
Speakers:
Suzanne Sahloul
Facilitator:
Room: JFK
Empowering Muslim Voters in 2016
The 2016 election cycle has been filled with Islamophobia. Donald Trump has called for banning immigrants from Muslim
majority countries and the killing of family members of alleged terrorists. These kinds of Islamophobic attacks also present
unique opportunities for Muslims to respond to hate and proactive build political power to hold elected official accountable.
The speakers will discuss with participants strategies for building strategic relationships with elected officials, how the Muslim community can effectively respond to bigotry, and some basic steps that American Muslims can take to become more
politically engaged.
Speakers:
Meira Neggaz, Robert McCaw, Khurrum Wahid
Facilitator:
Linda Sarsour
Room: Liberty
Drugs, Gangs, Human Trafficking & the Muslim American Youth
A panel of experts from national-level Muslim organizations, local community leaders, and government officials will lead a
discussion on the impact of human trafficking, drugs, gangs and violence on Muslim American youth. The discussion will
include root causes and influences, and the role of mosques and the Muslim community in addressing these issues holistically.
The participants of this discussion will help form a national network of Muslim organizations and community members to
address these issues nationwide.
Speakers:
Anna Borsick, Nabeela Barbari
Facilitator:
Zerqa Abid
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ROUNDTABLES
Sunday 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Room: LAX
Creating a Hospitable Mosque Environment
Many mosques recognize the need to make our organizations open and hospitable to youth, women, and other segments of
our communities; however, they continue to do business as usual and they fail to translate that desire into meaningful changes
in operational practices, leadership change, and organizational commitment. This session will discuss specific strategies to
help organizations develop the culture of being hospitable. It suggests principles and tactics that translate into a positive
experience of every worshiper, guest and visitor; principles that run through the organization and flow from the top leaders
to every employee and volunteer in the organization.
Speakers:
Furqan Ali, Noera Ayaz
Facilitator:
Maher Budeir
Room: DFW
Race Matters (Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative)
It has been over two years since the killing of Michael Brown, an unarmed African-American teenager who was shot and
killed by Officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, that sparked Black Lives Matter protests across the country and a much deeper
discussion into police brutality and institutionalized racism and oppression. Leaders from the Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative will discuss with participants what anti-oppression work looks like in our communities, how we can meaningfully
engage with Black Lives Matter, and how we can build anti-racist cultures in our own Muslim communities.
Speakers:
Margari Hill, Blair Imani
Facilitator:
Namira Islam
Room: Florence
Hate Hurts
This session will discuss how Islamophobia has an impact on not only the Muslim community – but beyond. The #HateHurts
project was started by CAIR-AZ to document the endless string of hate crimes impacting Muslims, their institutions as well
as other communities who have been targeted. This also has been following the harsh upswing on the violence toward the
Sikh community, who are often perceived to be Muslims and who are becoming the victims of hate crimes on a frequent basis.
This session will feature three speakers, who are approaching this subject from very different and innovative angles. We will
discuss with participants the troubling trends that our communities are seeing, how this is impacting our communities, and
ways in which we can build solidarity among Muslims, Sikhs, Latinos and other communities of color to fight against hate.
Speakers:
Linda Sarsour, Arjun Singh Sethi
Facilitator:
Imraan Siddiqi
Room: JFK
Critical Thinking and Engaging with Scholarship
Participants will engage in a discussion on the relationship between “Islamic Studies” and the Islamic tradition of “sacred
knowledge”, how Muslim institutions of higher education equip students to critically navigate the variety of scholarly discourses pertain to Islam, and what it means to contextualize Islamic teachings.
Speakers:
Colleen Keyes, Shabana Mir
Facilitator:
Munir Shaikh
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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
12:00 – 1:00 PM – Room 29
Muslim Advocates
Partners of Progress: Muslim Lawyers Billing for a Better Community
Whether your specialty is corporate law or human rights litigation, every lawyer has the ability to give back and use his or her
specialization to empower others. Hear from a diverse group of lawyers about how they utilize their legal skills to help the Muslim
community. Attendees will learn about different strategies lawyers from the civil rights, government and corporate sectors have
employed to educate the community about their rights, offer counsel, and help craft policies that improve American Muslims’ lives.
Attendees will walk away with new ideas of how they can return to their jobs and use their positions to advocate for and support
their communities.
Speakers:
Moderator:
Farhana Khera, Rashad Hussain, Anthony Simpkins
Salman Azam
3:30 – 4:30 PM – Room 29
MUPPIES
Finding Your Signature Story
Finding your signature story is a major key, that will help you establish lasting relationships and will set you on the pathway to
success. How do you find your signature story? What is the best way to tell it? How can you think of storytelling as more than just
an elevator pitch and as a way to orient your life and fulfill your dreams? Come to the Muppies Storytelling Workshop to learn all
this and more.
Speakers:
Sabina Mohammed
4:45 – 5:45 PM – Room 29
Counsel for the Advancement of Muslim Professionals (CAMP)
Meaningful Connections: The Muslim Professional, The Mosque & The Ummah
We know mosques are expected to offer a wide range of services as the Muslim community grows and needs change. Our panelists
will discuss strengthening Muslim community resilience. Panelists will share their personal stories on the creative ways they have
used their professional skills to serve their Muslim communities. Panelists will share best practices and provide insight on how Muslims can establish a meaningful connection to their local mosque or community. We need a paradigm shift from thinking mosques
can provide services with handful of the same volunteers. How are Muslim professionals providing services and how can mosques
leverage the work and accomplishments of Muslim professionals?
Speakers:
Moderator:
Afsha Bawany, Humaira Mubeen, Adeel Jehan Zeb, Mazen Asbahi
Edina Lekovic
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Young Professionals Luncheon
The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), in conjunction with the partners mentioned below, brings you the Young Professionals Forum. This is a unique opportunity to hear distinguished Muslim professionals share their personal struggles with professional development. Listen to their stories. Come with your questions, share your own personal experiences, and walk away with
encouragement and advice.
Hosted By:American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP), Council for the Advancement of Muslim Professionals
(CAMP), Muppies, Muslim Advocates
Speakers:
Ahmad Nassar, Tahani Amer, Sajid Patel
Emcee:
Husna Ghani
(Purchased tickets are required for admission)
3:40 – 4:40 PM – Room 29
American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP)
Ascending to the C-Suite: A Conversation with Healthcare Executives
Healthcare is an innovative and constantly changing field. American Muslim Health Professionals (AMHP) invites you to a networking session and a panel discussion on advancing your career. Hear from our dynamic panel of diverse and talented Muslim healthcare
executives and entrepreneurs as they discuss their career paths, provide advice on professional development, and share their experiences
and challenges in striving for and obtaining the C-suite. Our inspiring speakers will share their career trajectories and personal insights
in the hopes of motivating attendees as they pursue their dream career paths. The panel discussion will be followed by networking
time for attendees to connect with the speakers, other health professionals and students.
Guest Speakers: Shahid Shah, Tayyab Yunus, Omar Lateef, Marwa Zohdy
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Session Key
Activism: Sessions with practical tips for campus
activism and MSA work.
Discussion & Learning: Interactive sessions where
speakers and attendees exchange ideas and contribute to
the discussion.
Issues & Trends: New trends, emerging topics, and
concerns affecting Muslim students.
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Spiritual: Enrich your inner self with sessions focused on
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TIME/ROOM
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MSA Welcome (Main Session)
“And of His signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth and the diversity of your languages
and your colors. Indeed, in that are signs for those of knowledge,” (30:22).
Our Muslim Ummah only stands strong when it stands together. It’s up to us to push
past prejudice and ignorance, to stand by each other firmly for justice, and to unite for
the sake of Allah SWT. This session will offer insight into the convention theme, how
to approach each session, and the tools needed to benefit positively from the program.
Speakers:
Ingrid Mattson
Welcome:
MSA Steering Committee Chair: Areeba Ali
MSA Program Chair: Salma Elkhaoudi
MSA National Student Director: Maheen Ahmed
MSA National Executive Director: Fatima Salman
Expecting the Best from Our Creator
The Prophet (˜) said, “Allah the Most High said, ‘I am as My servant thinks I am. I am with
him when he mentions Me. If he mentions Me to himself, I mention him to Myself; and if he
mentions Me in an assembly, I mention him in an assembly greater than it. If he draws near
to Me a hand’s length, I draw near to him an arm’s length. And if he comes to Me walking, I
go to him at speed.’” (30:22).
You plan and Allah plans, and Allah is the best of planners. So how do we react when
His plan differs from ours? The first step in trusting and submitting to Allah SWTs
will is in assuming the best from Him. The nature of our prayers and requests should
all be such that when we supplicate, we expect to be answered and when we repent, we
expect to be forgiven. This session aims to shape an understanding of our creator as a
just and merciful God, to reinforce the love between creation and Creator, and to built
total trust and submission to His will.
Speakers:
Umar Faruq Abd-Allah, Shaykha Muslema Purmul
Moderator: Manal Mirza
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our speakers in creating a shared space of belonging and inclusivity, empowering and
affirming the experiences of American Muslim youth, and learning how to reclaim our
own personal narratives.
Speakers:
Orubba Almansouri, Emtithal Mahmoud, Zaki Barzinji
Moderator: Rukhsana Chaudhry
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Being Green Muslims: Our Obligation to The Environment
9:15 – 10:15 PM
“Have you not seen that God is glorified by all in the heavens and on the earth — such as the
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9:15 – 10:15 PM
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Respecting and protecting the natural creation of God is an important, and often overlooked,
part of Islam. In this session we will reflect on the beauty that exists in all of God’s creation
to address and discuss our responsibilities as Muslims to protect our environment.
Speakers:
Nana Firman, Saffet Catovic
Moderator: Momina Khan
The Digital Revolution: Like or Love?
Digital technology has revolutionized every aspect of our lives. While advances have
helped create a feeling of global community, many of us still struggle to manage the
demands that come with it. How do we control the impact of social media on our lives,
while being mindful about how we spend our time and how we relate to one another?
The aim of this session is to highlight the benefits and risks of digital technology from
a psychological perspective.
Speakers:
Asra Hamzavi, Ubaydullah Evans
Moderator: Mohammad Hassan
Muslim Trailblazers
Combatting Islamophobic stereotypes is hard. Combatting them gracefully on a national
stage is even harder. Join us for a late-night session with some of the most public Muslim
figures and trailblazers who continue to break glass ceilings in our community for a
conversation on what drives them and inspires their identity.
Speakers:
Khalid Latif, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh, Ibtihaj Muhammad,
Chris Blauvelt
Moderator: Mohammad Farhan
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Muslim Women in Sports (Collaboration with MYNA and MSA)
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This is the year of Muslim women in sports. Team USA welcomed their first Muslim
woman to our olympic team, the FIBA hijab bans are being broadcasted and fought
against, and the White House has opened its doors in recognition of an award-winning
female Muslim athlete. So why is there still a stigma around Muslim women in sports?
Join us for a late-night discussion and work-out session surrounding the importance of
athletics, body-image positivity, and confidence with two brilliant experts on the topic.
Speakers:
Ibtihaj Muhammad, Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir
Moderator: Salma Elkhaoudi, Mona Hagmagid
Aqeeda: Our Bond With Islam
In Islam, Aqeeda means faith in the basic tenants that literally “tie us” to our religion. In
this session we will discuss these basic tenants, how to best affirm our faith by increasing
action alongside belief, and why it’s important to challenge our doubts with the purest
of intention.
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Sherman Jackson
Moderator: Asim Ghani
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Tea Talks
Bring yourself, some tea or coffee, and have a seat around the table for Tea Talks: a
conversation on personal stories, lifelong dreams and sincere advice from our advisers.
Come ready for surprise and inspiration.
Speakers:
Ubaydullah Evans , Khalid Latif
Moderators: Manal Mirza
Preparing for Engagement: Cultural Stigma and Islamic Obligation
One of the most important blessings in the Islamic community is the creation of a
family, but finding the right partner is not without its issues— especially when coupled
with family expectations. This session aims to present young Muslims with research
and practical tips on how to prepare for marriage, how to build and maintain a healthy
spiritual relationship, and how to handle stigma around the subject of marriage within
our community.
Speakers:
Nadeem Siddiqi , Amal Killawi
Moderator: Mohammed Umayr
Unstoppable Leadership: Unleashing Your Greatest Potential
There has always been an incredible amount of potential for leadership in our Muslim
community— from our Prophets to our caliphs, rulers, and imams. The problem is that
we aren’t always being taught the skills, nor given the correct tools, to unleash all that
potential. We, as Muslims, have the best leadership examples from Qur’an and Sunnah,
yet we don’t implement them wholeheartedly. In this session, we will discuss the keys
to building strong leadership, and the importance of developing interpersonal skills. Be
prepared to participate in a thought provoking activity on a topic of choice, and discover
how we, as a community, can unleash our greatest potential in honest leadership.
Nadia Hasan, Sohaib Sultan
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The Spiritual Marriage: Love for the Sake of Allah
When you love your spouse for the sake of Allah, you base your devotion on the everlasting
will of God. You enjoin good and forbid evil, and work on securing your future in
paradise with them. This session serves to provide a conversation on the spiritual side of
marriage, from our religious responsibilities to the responsibilities we have to ourselves
and our spouses. Join our speakers in discussing the development of a healthy, spiritual
relationship in marriage and how to maintain that relationship in all aspects of our lives.
Heather Laird Jackson, Sohaib Sultan
Speakers:
Moderator: Anam Tariq
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Branching Out: Networking Within the Muslim Community
In this session, we will offer Muslims the opportunity to connect with professional
Muslims established in their fields, offering a space for advice as well as conversations
on training, internships, and how to seek employment in various industries. There will
be a joint resume-building workshop that all are welcome to attend.
Resume Building, Professional Development, Nailing the Interview:
Kenan Basha
Speakers:
Moderator: Subhaan Ashrafi
Halal Food on Campus
A balanced diet is required for performance in all aspects of life. It is especially important
in education and sports. On many college/university campuses, meal choices do not
meet the needs of Muslim students. This means the food service provider has failed
their commitment to meet the nutritional needs of their clients, puts the student at a
disadvantage, and makes it more difficult for the college/university to recruit and retain
students. Providing zabiha meal options on campus benefits all three stakeholders.
Come learn how others were successful in implementing zabiha foodservice options
on their campuses.
Speakers:
Asma Ahad, Richard Mason, Shayaq Masood
Moderator: Warda A. Kalim
Feeding The Soul: Maintaining A Spiritual Connection on Campus
With all the demands placed on a college student’s life, making time for the development
and maintenance of a relationship with God often gets pushed down on a list of priorities.
However, our connection with God should be our biggest priority. This session will
discuss spiritual routines, religious practices, and the importance of making time for
worship even on a busy college campus.
Speakers:
Khalid Latif, Tahir Abdullah
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Being Unapologetically Muslim in the Media
Negative stereotypes, racist implications, and harmful generalizations of the Muslim
community in mainstream media have become an unfortunate norm. It’s up to American
Muslims to showcase the diversity of our community and our identities, and the true
nature of our religion. This session aims to address the importance of reclaiming our
narrative as Muslims in America through a media that often likes to speak about us,
without us.
Speakers:
Linda Sarsour, Dalia Mogahed
Moderator: Mohammed Kamran
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Breaking Through the Stigma of Mental Illness
Prophet Muhammad (˜) said: “The example of the believers in their affection, mercy, and
compassion is that of a body. When any limb aches, the whole body reacts with sleeplessness
and fever” (Bukhari and Muslim).
Mental illness in the Muslim community is real, and it is worthy of our attention and
compassion. This session seeks to address the stigma associated with mental illness,
eating disorders, addictions, and trauma in our Muslim community. The focus will not
only be on healing, but also on building support, understanding, and compassion so
we’re better equipped as a community to address these issues and topics.
Speakers:
Omar Mahmood, Sameera Ahmed
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The Legacy of Muhammad Ali: Solidarity Politics in Activism
Activism is all about organizing people power through solidarity. It means engaging not
only in issues that directly affect us, but issues that affect fellow human beings in our
community. The late Muhammad Ali, may Allah SWT have mercy on him, understood
this concept well. In this session we will reflect on the legacy of Muhammad Ali, and
how we can apply his spirituality, principled nature, and activism in our own lives to as
a model for how we can be strong, proud Muslims in modern America.
Speakers:
Jamillah Karim, Nadia Hassan, Precious R. Muhammad
(ISNA Main Session) Turning Points
Late Night Talk Show: Self Care in Trying Times
In a time where people choose to seek solace in online resources and social media, we
struggle as a community to know how to address our community’s ever present challenges
and adversity. In this information age we find ourselves unsure the best method to which
we take care of ourselves so that we can take care of those around us and our communities
at large. Join us for a conversation on how we can recalibrate our increasingly online
ummah to better navigate and address the challenges of our community.
Speakers:
Altaf Husain, Omar Mahmood
Host:
Saqib Shafi
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Speaking Truth to Power: On The Injustices of Systemic Oppression
As a minority community facing targeted racism as well as Islamophobic attacks, we
have the opportunity to share with society and the world our faith-based values of
service, compassion, and social justice. However, in order to do so, we must first have an
open and honest dialogue about our own understanding of oppression and whether our
actions or inactions perpetuate it. This session will aim to understand our history and
exposure to systemic oppression, our roles in perpetuating it, and guidelines to transform
ourselves into positive agents serving to counter systematic oppression. (Submitted by
Muslim ARC)
Speakers:
Namira Islam, Ala’a Murabit, Kameelah Mu’Min Rashad
Sexual Health Breakout: Collaboration with MYNA and MSA
Health is usually considered when someone gets older or becomes sick. But, there are
many issues that young adults have to face and health remains one of them, particularly
reproductive health. This can be a taboo topic, but also an important one that needs to
be discussed. Please join us for an engaging and informative session in a safe space, led
by physicians to answer any questions on sexual health topics. There will be two separate
sessions, one for males and one for females. These sessions are being led by IMANA.
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Marium Husain, Anam Tariq, Lauren Abdul Majeed
Men’s Session
Speakers:
Hassan Awaisi, Mohseen Rahman, Shaham Mumtaz, Rehan Siddiqui
MSA Leaders Lunch
Are you an MSA leader? Join MSA National and connect with your fellow MSA leaders
from across the nation. Lunch will be provided.
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Resistance: Combatting Oppression, Inspiring Action
“When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty” —Thomas Jefferson
While protests, demonstrations and marches are increasingly commonplace strategy for
fighting against systemic injustice, there is a lack of clear vision among our community to
consider these a successful practice of resistance. Taking notable contributions and efforts
into consideration, there is a particular need for intellectual resistance alongside social
resistance so that, while our physical presence is known in opposition to injustice, we are
also taking to discourse and offering our perspective. Both tools are vital in working to
deconstruct the prevailing injustices found in society. Join us for a conversation on the
resistance necessary to liberate our community from injustice and how to work toward
our central mission of peace, justice, constant activism and servitude to promote what
is good and reject what is harmful.
Speakers:
Tariq Ramadan, Hatem Bazian
Moderator: Salma Elkhaoudi
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#TabooTopics: Q&A Panel
Receiving questions on taboo topics in our Muslim community is hard, especially if the
answers are buried under stigma. This panel will bring scholars, activists, psychologists,
and doctors to answer these questions for us in a spit-fire Q&A session. Tweet your
#TabooTopics questions at us and come prepared to find hear the answers!
Speakers:
Tamara Gray, Abdul Nasir Jangda, Yasir Fahmy
#BlackInMSA: Creating Safe Spaces for All
It is important, both for this life and the next, to seek to rectify the racism we find in
our communities. This session aims to directly address a lack of representation in the
college MSA space as a microcosm of larger Islamic organizations lacking the same
kind of diversity. We will provide tools, advice, and solutions for Muslims of all ages on
how to make an Islamic space inclusive to all people.
Speakers:
Margari Hill, Suad Abdul Khabeer, Eric Powell
Moderator/Discussant: Naman Siad
After a weekend of knowledge and inspiration, how do we move forward after this
weekend and work to reclaim our inclusive ummah?
Join us for a conversation about how to take the lessons of this weekend on understanding
our Muslim identities, moving beyond normative standards and islamophobic rhetoric
to reclaim our voice as prominent, relevant Muslims in America.
Speakers:
Linda Sarsour, Yasir Qadhi, Nouman Ali Khan
Moderator: Maheen Ahmed
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If Not You, Then Who? • MYNA Youth: Ages 12 – 19
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Track: Experience
6:30 – 7:45 PM
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Track: Knowledge
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9:30 – 10:30 PM
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12:00 AM – 1:00 AM
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Welcome From MYNA
Come join us as the MYNA team welcomes you, introduces the weekend’s theme, and shares
with you our exciting plans for this convention. Meet our Executive Committee, Majilis Youth
Council, and Convention Committee
Speakers:
Jawad Shah, Alaa Abdeldaiem, Sayeed Siddiqui
Moderator: Sarah Siddiqui
Create Solutions: Interfaith and Community Issues
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Come and join us for an interactive conversation about the issues facing our American Muslim
communities, and what role Muslim youth can play in resolving those conflicts. The discussion
will focus on local and grassroots activism- how it all begins, and what you can do to help
Speakers:
Habeeb Quadri, Anisha Patel
Moderator: Shayan Bawaney
Follow His Legacy: The Birth of a Messenger
The greatest example of all time was our very own Prophet Muhammad (SAW). We often talk
about him as a prophet, and his life after the age of 40. But who was the Rasul as a young person?
What did he stand for? How did he carry himself ? How did he treat his elders and how did
they treat him? Join us as we learn more about our beloved messenger, and learn from his legacy
Speakers:
Yasir Fahmy, Tamara Gray
Moderator: Sarah Kawamleh
Walk the Walk
This is your chance to take action and be a part of national movements for justice, equity, and
inclusion. Activities are open to all MYNA aged youth and their families. Stop by anytime and
engage yourself in national projects such as signing White House petitions, registering to vote,
and practicing real life da’wah techniques
Facilitator: Sana Khan
Isha Prayer
Debunking Myths: Countering the Extremist Narrative
Extremist organizations claim they are re-establishing an Islamic Caliphate. But we all witness
their violence and egregious actions and wonder how that could be an empire. What did the
Islamic Caliphate really look like? Join us as we debunk common myths and misconceptions
Speakers:
Yasir Qadhi, Abdallah Idris Ali
Moderator: Sana Baban
Muslim Women in Sports (Collaboration with MYNA and MSA)
SISTERS ONLY
This is the year of Muslim women in sports. Team USA welcomed their first Muslim woman to
our Olympic team, the FIBA hijab bans are being broadcasted and fought against, and the White
House has opened its doors in recognition of an award-winning female Muslim athlete. So why
is there still a stigma around Muslim women in sports? Join us for a late-night discussion and
work-out session surrounding the importance of athletics, body-image positivity, and confidence
with two brilliant experts on the topic.
Speakers:
Ibtihaj Muhammad, Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir
Moderator: Salma Elkhaoudi, Mona Hagmagid
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Educate Yourself: the Body’s Rights
[MYNA-IMANA Collaboration (15 and younger ONLY)]
How does our human body really work? As we continue in our developmental journeys, it is
important that we as young adults better understand our bodies and how to take care of them.
Deepen your understanding of how to protect our bodies as we grow older, and what we need
to know about the way Allah (SWT) created us. Furthermore, this change also represents a
shift into rather toxic norms. From body shaming to struggles with masculinity, the spectrum
of standards young Muslim men and women must face is simply too large. Join us as we delve
into some of these issues to prepare ourselves both physically and mentally.
Brothers:
Mohseen Rahman, Shaham Mumtaz, Rehan Siddiqui
Moderator: Yousef Abdeldaiem
Sisters:
Hadia Mubarak, Marium Husain
Moderator: Yasmeen Atta
11:30 AM –12:45 PM Take Your Place at the Table: Youth in the Masjid
The masjid should be a place where everyone feels welcome regardless of age or background.
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In many of our communities, that is not the case. We as youth feel pushed to the sidelines,
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or disregarded completely as members of the community. How do we engage our elders in a
respectful manner, while still advocating for ourselves and our peers? How can we as Muslim
youth step up to the plate and contribute to our own masajid?
12:45 – 1:30 PM
Speakers:
Heather Laird Jackson, Ammar Al-Qouqa, Hind Makki
Moderator: Zeba Kokan
MYNA MEET AND GREET
1:30 – 2:00 PM
Dhuhr Prayer
Upstairs MYNA Zone
2:00 PM-3:00 PM
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Upstairs MYNA Zone
5:30 – 6:30 PM
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Track: Identity
Come and chat with role models like Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir and Ibtihaj Muhammad- some of
our community's heroes and rising stars. Autographs, photos, and questions will be encouraged!
Open Spaces
Join us in this judgement-free, open space to discuss modern-day issues relating to you. Our
team of MYNA mentors will provide their input by guiding conversations and helping you with
issues they’ve encountered through their own experience. Topics include: family life, planning
for the future, technology, and peer pressure.
Moderator: Naumaan Hussain
MYNA Pop-up Performing Arts Showcase
Come ready to be blown away! Join us for a pop up poetry and audiovisual arts performance that
will be unlike any other. Our artists will explore our theme through their art. From laughter, to
tears, to passion and peace, this show will take you on a journey. Check out the MYNA Zone
for more details.
Asr Prayer
Lead the Conversation: Addressing LGBTQ Issues
Today, many of us know someone close to us who has come out as gay. Whether in our schools,
workplaces, or even masajid, we have to make critical decisions about how we interact with others
and how we articulate the Islamic teachings on homosexuality. This session will dive deeper into
what it means to be a twenty-first century American Muslim and how we can apply the teachings
of the Quran and Sunnah in a relevant and effective manner.
Speakers:
Muslema Purmul, Omar Mahmood, Yasir Qadhi
Moderator: Dina Fahmi
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Protect Your Iman: The Effects of Islamophobia
The American Muslim often finds himself/herself apologizing for heinous actions he/she she
did not commit, and attempting to make Islam seem more politically correct. It is possible that
such victimization can lead to a damaged relationship with Allah (SWT) and a disconnect
with the essence of our faith. How did the Prophet (SAW) maintain focus and clarity despite
oppression and violence? How do we find the courage to stand up for ourselves, and work to
educate Americans about Islam?
7:45 – 8:15 PM
Speakers:
Zahra Billoo, Altaf Husain, Dalia Mogahed
Moderator: Izza Ahmed-Ghani
Maghrib Prayer
8:15 – 10:45 PM
ISNA Saturday Night Main Session
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Track: Knowledge
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MYNA Alumni Reunion Breakfast
All MYNA alumni are welcome to commemorate our 31st year! Hear from MYNA’s leadership,
give a testimonial, and enjoy the company of other awesome MYNA alumni. This gathering is
also a great opportunity for youth currently involved to meet some of those who have passed
through the very same camps and MYNA events years ago. Join us for a chance to reconnect
with old friends, enjoy delicious food, and learn from MYNA’s living history.
Speakers:
Sayeed Siddiqui, Fiyyaz Jaat
Moderator: Alaa Abdeldaiem
Create Solutions: National and Global Crises
Come and join us for an interactive conversation about the issues facing our nation, and the
entire globalized world, and what role Muslim youth can play in resolving those conflicts. The
discussion will focus around the understanding the issues, identifying solutions, and exploring
how we can begin to make change today.
Speaker:
Ameena Jandali, Habeeb Quadri
Moderator: Rahma Iqbal
ACE Your College Applications
Set yourself apart with the right high school plan and high-impact college application. The
panelists will share their insider knowledge on class selection and standardized tests; how to
write outstanding essays, get glowing letters of recommendation, organize activities into strong
resumes, research a final list of first choice colleges, decide if early admission is right for YOU,
and pick up interview techniques that impress.
Speakers:
Amer Rehman, Zainab Khan
Moderator: Hadeel Abdallah
Sexual Health Breakout: Collaboration with MYNA and MSA
Health is usually considered when someone gets older or becomes sick. But, there are many
issues that young adults have to face and health remains one of them, particularly reproductive
health. This can be a taboo topic, but also an important one that needs to be discussed. Please
join us for an engaging and informative session in a safe space, led by physicians to answer any
questions on sexual health topics. There will be two separate sessions, one for males and one for
females. These sessions are being led by IMANA.
Women’s Session: Rosemont A (Hyatt Hotel)
Speakers:
Marium Husain, Anam Tariq, Lauren Abdul Majeed
Men’s Session: Rosemont B (Hyatt Hotel)
Speakers:
Hassan Awaisi, Mohseen Rahman, Shaham Mumtaz, Rehan Siddiqui
Reconnect YOU: Addressing Spiritual Numbness
We all go through highs and lows in spirituality. On the good days, we feel closely connected to
Allah (SWT); however, other days the distance seems insurmountable. It’s easy to get stuck in
this type of rut that leaves us feeling spiritually numb and disconnected. This session will provide
us with the necessary tools to take responsibility over our relationships with Allah (SWT) and
strengthen our own spiritual lives.
Speakers:
Nouman Ali Khan, Dalia Fahmy
Moderator: Zoya Khan
Dhuhr Prayer
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Track: Community
3:00 – 3:45 PM
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3:45 – 5:00 PM
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5:30 – 7:00 PM
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Facilitate the Healing: Drugs, Alcohol, and Mental Health
Drugs, alcohol, and mental health disorders are no strangers to the Muslim community. Many
Muslim youth and their families struggle with substance abuse or have to confront it on a continual
basis in their communities. Studies have continued to show the links between psychological
issues and substance abuse. Join us as we discuss the Islamic response, both historic and modern,
to drugs and alcohol and what we can do to avoid them. We will also explore how we can help
ourselves and those around us who might be struggling.
Speakers:
Khalid Latif, Habeeb Quadri, Aneelah Charania
Moderator: Zainab Kahloon
Walk the Walk
This is your chance to take action and be a part of global movements for justice, equity, and
inclusion. Activities are open to all MYNA aged youth and their families. Stop by anytime and
engage yourself in projects such as writing letters to Syrian refugee families, signing White House
petitions, registering to vote, and practicing real life da’wah techniques.
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Facilitator: Mariam Soliman
Unearth Answers: Dealing with Doubt
There are more people identifying as atheist or agnostic every day than people joining
any one religious tradition. As a result, Muslim youth are faced with the challenge of
defending their religion while also grappling with their own doubts about God. Join us
as we create a safe space to explore the concept of doubt, how to address it, and answer
some common questions and claims about atheism and the existence of God.
Speakers:
Sohaib Sultan, Muslema Purmul, Ammar Al-Qouqa
Moderator: Yaseen Najeeb
Rise to the Challenge: Honoring Our Heroes
Muslims have been in America since the very beginning. From before the birth of the constitution,
Muslims have been living, contributing, and building America. Even today, champions of our
deen, of community service, of academic excellence and successful problem solving exist in our
very own Muslim American community. Come to hear the stories of inspiring people like Linda
Sarsour, Ibtihaj Muhammad, and Amani Al-Khatahbeh and learn from their experiences. What
can we learn from the leaders of our community? How can we continue to further their legacies
as we shape our own?
Speakers:
Linda Sarsour, Amani Al-Khatahbeh, Ibtihaj Muhammad
Moderator: Sayeed Siddiqui
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