MA'RUF Announcement
MA’RUF proudly announces the appointment of Abed Khatib as its new Director of Volunteering. Abed, a Palestinian-American hailing from Appleton, WI moved to Milwaukee in 2010 with his wife Brittany to complete their studies at UWM. Abed is currently pursuing a double major in Marketing and Finance.
Abed has been an active Ma’ruf Volunteer and is a steward activist in multiple community-based service organizations. He teaches financial literacy classes to High School students through Make a Difference Wisconsin and is currently training to be a court-appointed special advocate for children in foster care through Kids Matter.
Abed’s responsibilities in Ma’ruf will include serving as the primary liaison for all Ma’ruf volunteers (Ansaar), and to coordinate and lead the action at Ma’ruf events and programs.
We ask Allah to grant Br Abed strength and endurance as he takes on his new mission. Please join us in congratulating him!
Projects
“I participated in this before and I loved it. I remember going to an old lady’s house who lives alone, can barely walk, with a HUGE backyard full of leaves. I remember how grateful she was that we helped her, she made tea and cookies for us and couldn’t stop thanking us. I went home feeling so great about myself.” -MA’RUF Member
MA’RUF Presents…
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY 2011
Calling All Volunteers
Saturday, November 5th, 2011
8:00AM to 1:00PM
http://volunteer.marufonline.com
MA’RUF will be participating in Make a Difference Day 2011 held on November 5th from 8AM to 1PM. Last year 1,000 volunteers made a difference by helping at the homes of 350 elderly adults. Join hundreds of volunteers who will help Milwaukee’s elderly prepare for the winter months by:
· Raking leaves
· Cleaning windows
· Clearing gardens
· Putting up storm windows
· And many other projects
Volunteer online today by visiting the following link:
http://volunteer.marufonline.com
Event Leads…
Ibrahim Yusuf 414.758.8013
Elhadji Ba 901.237.2586
Ma’ruf is a Muslim organization dedicated to serving individuals and communities in need. As Milwaukee faces staggering economic and social crises, we as Muslims must put our faith into action and make a positive impact. Focusing on poverty alleviation, education, health, and public wellness projects, Ma’ruf aims to tackle the unique challenges of our place and time.
Make a Difference Day is sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee and the Interfaith Older Adult Programs
For more information, contact MA’RUF at:
1-800-217-2051
marufmilwaukee@gmail.com
http://www.marufonline.com
http://volunteer.marufonline.com
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Community
MA’RUF is participating in Feeding America’s MILES FOR MEALS!
The Ninth Annual Miles for Meals in Milwaukee features a 5K run and 2 mile walk on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Veterans Park. The donations collected will help feed thousands of children and families in our community.
MA’RUF will be sending a squad of volunteers representing the Muslim community. If you’re interested in volunteering, contact:
Mohamed ElSayed
MA’RUF Miles for Meals Coordinator
262-352-4910
marufmilwaukee at gmail.com
Date: Saturday, September 24th, 2011
Time: 8AM to 11AM
Location: Veteran’s Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee
Who: You
RSVP by Thursday, 9/22
Projects
This October…
RAISE THE ROOF!
-Join MA’RUF in building a home for the underprivileged!
-Did they just say build a home?
-Yes! MA’RUF will be partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build a home for the poor.
-Like.. Physically?
-Yes, physically!
-Umm, don’t I need to know what I’m doing?
-Yup! You’ll be trained on the spot and will be supervised by professionals!
-All you need to do is sign up, show up, and roll your sleeves up!
I’m totally in! When is it?
Saturday, October 15th
Saturday, October 29th
Put your faith into action… Sign up now! It takes 10 seconds!
http://volunteer.marufonline.com
MA’RUF Coordinators:
Br Raza Nazar 414.517.5274
Sr Mbogne Ba 901.378.2664
Community
Salamu Alaikum Milwaukee!
Got $35?
-With $35 you can buy half a tank of gas…which will last you a few days…
-You can have dinner for two…which will last you until your next meal…
-You can buy yourself a shirt…only to spill chai all over it…
OR You Can Make THIS happen….
MA’RUF Presents…
“SPOTLIGHT on ISLAM”
This Ramadan, MA’RUF has placed eight bus ads on city buses throughout the city of Milwaukee…
And we plan to continue this noble Da’wa effort with your financial support!
You can reap the ajar (reward) and create awareness of Islam in your city, for only $35
Be a Part of the SPOTLIGHT! Donate $35 and Ma’ruf will apply your generous donation toward a city-bus Islamic advertisement.
“Invite to the way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching” [Qur'an 16:125]
Donate Online… it takes 30 seconds:
http://donate.marufonline.com
The ‘Spotlight on Islam’ project was developed by MA’RUF and is designed to promote MA’RUF’s Islamic Hotline 1-877-ISLAM09 [www.IslamicHotline.com], a gateway to live information about Islam and Muslims.
Community, MA'RUF Announcement
“And they give food, in spite of their love for it to the poor, the orphan, and the captive. (Saying): “We feed you seeking Allah’s Countenance only.” [Quran 76: 8]
MA’RUF Presents…
FEED THE NEED
Serving Meals to Milwaukee’s Hungry!
Put your faith into action and join MA’RUF in serving hot meals to those in need at the Gathering House of Wisconsin. Take advantage of this spiritually fulfilling volunteer opportunity by signing up today… It takes no more than 30 seconds!
Volunteer Dates are as follows:
Friday, July 29th | 7:15AM – 10:15AM
Tuesday, September 6th | 7:15AM – 10:15AM
Wednesday, September 7th | 7:15AM – 10:15AM
Volunteer NOW by Clicking Below:
http://volunteer.marufonline.com
For More Information, Contact:
Sr Sandra Cotton 414.587.2320
Br Bilal Arshad 414.708.7436
The Gathering provides ten free meals each week at three sites to over 100,000 of Milwaukee’s hungry and homeless annually.
Ma’ruf is a non-profit Muslim social-action organization committed to the enhancement of human well-being amongst Milwaukee’s disenfranchised individuals and families. Ma’ruf works to improve the social, economic, and educational situation of Milwaukee’s inner-city by providing social services and community outreach initiatives.
Community
MA’RUF Presents…
SPLASH!
A Weekly Swimming Event
Every Saturday
8PM to 10PM
Starting This Saturday, July 2nd!
$5 Entry Fee
Sisters:
YMCA South Shore
3244 E. College Avenue
Cudahy, WI 53110
Brothers:
YMCA South West
11311 W. Howard Avenue
Greenfield, WI 53228
Click Below to Sign-Up…..
SPLASH.marufonline.com
For More Information, Contact:
Sisters Coordinator:
Sr Fatima Ayesh
414-759-9804
Brothers Coordinator:
Br Shams Sharwani
262-757-5575
*For Special Swimming lessons, please contact Sr Fatima Ayesh.
MA'RUF Announcement, Projects
“If Allah guides one person through you…
it is better for you than the whole world” [Bukhari]
MA’RUF Presents…
Project INK
MA’RUF has launched Project INK, dedicated to providing state institutions with Islamic books. With the rapid spread of Islam in US prisons, the lack of informational resources for inquiring non-Muslims, and the lack of resources to meet the needs of incarcerated Muslims, Ma’ruf has embarked on a goal to provide every library in each Wisconsin State Institution with three books:
The Holy Qur’an English Translation: Yusuf Ali
Riyadh As-Saliheen: An-Nawawi
A Brief Illustrated Guide to Understanding Islam and Muslims
This week we’ve provided eight Institutions with our book package and plan to continue throughout this summer. If you would like to sponsor a library package, donate $30 online at:
http://donate.marufonline.com
Or send a check for $30 to:
MA’RUF
Project INK
4028 S 76th St
Milwaukee, WI 53220
MA’RUF is a 501c3 non-profit organization
For more information, contact:
Raza Nazar
Project INK Coordinator, MA’RUF
414.517.5274
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Inmates Need Knowledge
Community, Projects
“I participated in this before and I loved it. I remember going to an old lady’s house who lives alone, can barely walk, with a HUGE backyard full of leaves. I remember how grateful she was that we helped her, she made tea and cookies for us and couldn’t stop thanking us. I went home feeling so great about myself.” -MA’RUF Member
MA’RUF Proudly presents another exciting, dynamic day of ACTION!!!
Make a Difference Day
SPRING 2011
Roll Your Sleeves Up!!!
Date: Saturday, May 7th, 2011
Time: 8:00AM to 4:00PM
MA’RUF will be participating in Make a Difference Day Spring 2011 held on Saturday, May 7th, between 8AM and 4PM. Last year 1,000 volunteers made a difference by helping at the homes of 350 older adults. Join hundreds of volunteers to help the elderly prepare for the warm weather by:
-Raking leaves
-Cleaning windows
-Prepping gardens
-Removing storm windows
-And many other projects
Volunteer online today by visiting the following link:
http://volunteer.marufonline.com
Ma’ruf is a Muslim organization dedicated to serving individuals and communities in need. As Milwaukee faces staggering economic and social crises, we as Muslims must put our faith into action and make a positive impact. Focusing on poverty alleviation, education, health, and public wellness projects, Ma’ruf aims to tackle the unique challenges of our place and time.
Make a Difference Day is co-sponsored by the Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee and the Interfaith Older Adult Programs
For more information, contact:
Elhadji Ba 901-237-2586
Ma’ruf: 1-800-217-2051
Community
“I feel ugly when I wear my scarf. I can tell that the guys arnt checking me out. They’re not interested in me because I cover. I’m still young and I don’t want to wear it anymore but no one understands.”
“I’m talking to this Muslim guy with the intention of marriage. We’ve grown very close these past few months. Sometimes we meet up at his house when no ones home. I’m 16 years old.”
“My kids are becoming American.”
“My son stays out till 2 or 3 am and when I ask him where he has been he says with his friends. I do not know who he hangs out with and I don’t trust that it’s always just his guy friends. He doesn’t talk to me about his personal life.”
These are some of the situations we face as Muslim teenagers, especially in a family of parents who migrated to the west from a Muslim country. MA’RUF is in the works of planning a major event to address the concerns of our youth as well as our parents… Yes, its Youth vs Parents..LIVE. A panel of youth will address a panel of parents on stage, and vice versa in a community talk show dialogue. The goal of the event is to get parents to understand the struggles facing us as youth and that in many cases, parents can often pose as an obstacle to the success of their kids.
In order to prepare for this event, we need YOUR help! If you are a Muslim teen and would like to discuss the issues and struggles you face anonymously (i.e. parents not understanding you, parents not trusting you, girls, boys, dating, drugs, etc), please share your thoughts and experiences below by commenting on this thread.
If you are a parent and would like to anonymously share the struggles of raising a Muslim teen in this day and age, please share your comments as well. We need your help to make this tallk show a success. Let your voice be heard. Let the dialogue begin…
