Upholding American Values - Fostering Religious Tolerance & Diversity Event

VISION Howard County Muslim Council (HCMC) is a community organization dedicated to promoting the interests and involvement of Muslims in Howard County. HCMC is committed to supporting, sponsoring and participating in activities of common interest to local Muslims and the broader community of Howard County. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Shahan Rizvi President Hatem Abdelkader Vice President Vacant Secretary Aref Baig Treasurer BOARD OF DIRECTORS Rizwan Siddiqi Asad Rizvi Ali Abidi Mehwish Qureshi Anwer Hasan Shahid Qureshi Raghid Shourbaji Community Announcement - Please Register & RSVP Below:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/upholding-american-values-fostering-religious-tolerance-diversity-tickets-23063921811 On Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 11:00am to 2:00pm,  The Howard County Muslim Council, in conjunction with:  The United Maryland Muslim Council Dar Al-Taqwa Muslim Family Center Idara-e-Jaferia  Cordially invites you an outreach event entitled: "Upholding American Values - Fostering Religious Tolerance & Diversity"  The Wilde Lake Interfaith Center 10431 Twin Rivers Road Columbia, MD 21044 This outreach event is a wonderful opportunity for Muslim community members to meet with elected officials, stay up to date on issues and initiatives that collective faith-based communities will focus on to help dispel anti-Islamic rhetoric, as well as take part in a pledge to support one another when bigotry rears its ugly head. Hear speeches from our local community leaders, interfaith leaders, educators, law enforcement, and several others about the importance of fostering religious tolerance and diversity. Please be sure to bring the whole family and enjoy some light refreshments during the event!  See Event Flyer Your Brother in Humanity, Shahan Rizvi, President Howard County Muslim Council shahanrizvi@gmail.com Cell: 301-254-2780 Howard County Muslim Council Dedicated to promoting the interest of the people of Howard County, Maryland info@hcmcmaryland.com | www.hcmc-md.org| www.facebook.com/hocomuslimcouncil

MCC Senior Program Ambassadors

The Muslim Community Center Senior Program is pleased to announce the dates for the training of our first cadre of MCC Senior Program Ambassadors. The training will be conducted through the collaborative efforts of the Washington Adventist Hospital, the MCC Clinic under the guidance of Dr. Azad Ejaz, and our MCC Imam Mohamed Sh. Mohamed.

 

The training will require Seniors to attend three workshops at the Washington Adventist Hospital.

--The first workshop is on Saturday June 16th, the training is for visiting the sick,

--The last two are on June 23 rd and 30th and are for the bereaved who have lost loved ones. 

-- A fourth training will be conducted by Dr. Ejaz and Imam Mohamed at the MCC Clinic. It will include topics on healthand Spirituality.   

 

Following the successful training, Seniors will be certified as MCC Senior Ambassadors, and will be actively engaged in reaching out to the sick and bereaved in our community. Senior Ambassadors are required to volunteer a minimum of 10 hours a month in their outreach efforts.

 

Training slots are very limited and are on first come first served bases.

For more information please contact Sisters:

 Fareeha Bajwa-   fleaflay@aol.com   Fausa Aliu.  avo.suahi1092@aol.com

Public Transportation Options Near ILIA's Head Office

We are easily accessible through the Howard Yellow Line. Check Howard County's Website for other options, or the links below.

Howard Transit Home

Regularly Scheduled Bus Service Scheduled bus services operate daily along fixed routes throughout Eastern Howard County including Ellicott City, Columbia, Clarksville, Annapolis Junction, North Laurel, Savage, Elkridge and other locations including BWI Airport.

HT Ride

HT Ride is a specialized transportation service for individuals who cannot ride fixed route buses. HT Ride consists of two service components General Services and ADA Services. General Services HT Ride provides shared ride transportation to medical appointments, senior centers, social services, colleges and employment.

Howard Transit Current News

Transfers are valid for a single ride when traveling in the same direction. Transfers will be collected by the driver when boarding.

Route Schedules & Maps

Howard Transit provides fixed route bus service in Clarksville, Columbia, Ellicott City, North Laurel, Savage and Elkridge. Service is also available to BWI Airport, selected MARC stations, and industrial parks along the US 1 corridor in Howard County.

Howard Transit Fares & Connecting Services

Howard Transit single fare is $2.00, Transfers are valid for a single ride when traveling in the same direction.

Transit Links

Below is a list of transit service links in and around Howard County, MD.

About Howard Transit

Howard Transit is the local public transit service for Howard County, Maryland and is a service of Howard County Government. The County is committed to providing safe, reliable and convenient transit services to County residents.

Connect-A-Ride  

Operates local bus service and express service in and around Laurel, MD. The E route operates between Laurel and Columbia and the C route operates in the Whiskey Bottom area of Howard County. Service is also available between Laurel and College Park, MD. 

Maryland Transit Administration
Provides commuter bus and MARC Train services to Washington, D.C. and Baltimore from Howard County. Also operates local bus, Metro Subway and Light Rail in the Baltimore Metropolitan Area. 

METRO (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority)
Operates Metrorail and local bus services in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. 
Metro bus service connects the Laurel area with Metrorail stations and other bus lines in suburban Maryland and Washington, D.C. 

Commuter Solutions of Howard County
Commuter Solutions provides information and assistance for all transit services in Howard County including MTA Commuter Buses, MARC Train, Howard Transit and Connect-A-Ride. Commuter Solutions also provides free carpool and vanpool matching services. 

Neighbor Ride
Neighbor Ride is nonprofit organization that provides supplemental transportation to Howard County residents age 65 and older. Transportation is provided by volunteer drivers who provide door-to-door service for most activities. 

For more information about the service or to become a volunteer driver call 410-884-RIDE (7433)  

Central Maryland Transit

MD TRIP

NEXT Bus - http://www.nextbus.com

Used School Books Needed

ILIA is in need for used school books for grades 3-12 in all subjects for its tutoring program Mission Excellence. All donations are considered in-kind and can be tax deductible. If you have used books you would like to donate to ILIA please contact charity@islamicleadership.org

Job Fairs - UMUC

IT Job Fair
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
4–8 p.m.UMUC Inn and Conference Center
3501 University Boulevard East
Adelphi, MD 20783
www.umuc.edu/itjobfair <http://www.umuc.edu/itjobfair>

Human Resources Job Fair
Saturday, November 5, 2011
10 a.m.–2 p.m. UMUC Inn and Conference Center
3501 University Boulevard East
Adelphi, MD 20783
www.umuc.edu/hrjobfair <http://www.umuc.edu/hrjobfair> 

Quran One Radio - iPhones, iPads, iPod

An update from our dear brother Imam Moustafa Zayed

With the blessing of Allah (SWT), Quran One Radio, the sister station of Islam One Radio, is now available as a free streaming application on all iPhones, iPads, and iPod Touches.

Quran One Radio provides the best recitations of the best Quran reciters 24 hours a day. You could listen to Quran One Radio live at www.islamoneradio.com by clicking on the link on the menu bar on the top.

Please forward this e-mail to your friends and spread the word about both stations insha Allah.

Jazakum Allahu Khairun

Visit ILIA's website at http://www.islamicleadership.org

A Family of Seven Need Our Immediate Support

One of ILIA's students' family is facing eviction this week, and need our help. The father's income was greatly reduced, and the family is no longer able to pay for their rent until he is able to find another job. The parents are hard working members of the community and have five school aged girls. Please support them with whatever you can afford. they have an eviction date this week.

You may donate online here at this link http://islamicleadership.chipin.com/family-of-seven-facing-eviction

Character Building for 60 Inmates at Local Jail

Alhamedellah ILIA in launching soon pending funds availability an innovative program at Howard County Detention Center.

The program is open to all inmates Muslims and non-Muslims who meet eligibility requirements. The jail houses 350 inmates of which approx 20 are Muslim brothers.


The program involves an 8 week, 18 course intensive character building program. Funds are needed to purchase books, training supplies and pay for three instructors. Inmates can not afford to pay for tuition so the program is offered as a grant from ILIA to the Howard County Detention Center.

It is a great dawa opportunity and a great program to assist these inmates on reentry into the society to be productive Muslims and citizens.

Please donate generously at this link http://islamicleadership.chipin.com/character-building-for-60-inmates-at-local-jail

Training 50 Muslim Juveniles in Laurel

Inshaa Allah ILIA is working hard to provide Islamic character building and development for youth at the Oak Hill detention center, known as New Beginnings.

New Beginnings houses 75 youth of ages 14-18, approx 50-55 of these young men are Muslims. The ILIA program involves 20 courses and a field project which will train the youth in different areas of character building over a school semester.

Funds will be used to purchase books, pay professional instructors, and acquire educational supplies for projects and activities.

Please support this wonderful cause and help a young man get back on their feet and stay on the right path - http://islamicleadership.chipin.com/training-50-muslim-juveniles-in-laurel

ILIA President Eid Khutbah on Eid Al-Adha 1431

 ILIA's President Eid Adha Khutbah for 1431 A.H reflects on sacrifice and its significance in the life of a Muslim as a means to attain the taqwa of Allah (SWT) and inducing positive change in our lives. The khutbah shares key points of the trial Ibrahim and Ismail (pbut) went through and shares lessons for parents, youth and community members. The second part of the khutbah share the current state of the local Muslim ummah in Maryland and offers simple steps to get our communities back on track through mending our foundations, devoting more time to our families, reaching out to help one another, and being elements of change in the society for the betterment of our ummah and nation, all through giving up some of the comforts we enjoy everyday.

Audio Recording is available http://inleadership.org/media/khutbahs-talks/Eid%20Adha%20-%202010-11-16%20-%20DAT%20WS600006.WMA

ILIA Joins Local Islamic Organizations in PG County, Maryland to Oppose "Facility Accessory Use" Bill

October 26th, 2010 / Thul Qaida 18th, 1431 - Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

Along with half a dozen Islamic organizations from PG County, ILIA prepared a written statement opposing the proposed Bill CB-073-2010 which would have introduced changes to the definition of accessory use of facilities. The bill which if passed would have harmed religious institutions that hold activities serving the needs of its communities such as educational, athletic, social or other related.

The bill was killed by the councilman who proposed the bill on the spot as the hearing room was packed with over 200 community members, students, teachers and Muslim leaders. To read ILIA's written statement that was filed with the council clerk click here or paste this link in your browser http://www.islamicleadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/PG-County-CB-73-2010-02-no-color.pdf

ILIA Offers Khutbah at Islamic Society of Hanover

Friday June 25th, 2010 / Rajab 13th, 1431, Hanover, Pennsylvania

Alhamedellah ILIA offered Friday khutbah at the Islamic Society of Hanover (ISH). The topic offered was on anger, and the role of the community and leaders in anger management and conflict resolution.

ILIA Invited to Islamic Society of Delaware SummerFest

Newark, Delaware - June 12th, 2010.

Under the sizzling summer sun and among a crowd of several thousand Muslim and non-Muslim visitors alhamedellah on Saturday June 12th, 2010 ILIA joined the Delaware Muslim community during their SummerFest which was held at the Islamic Society of Delaware (ISD). The event showcased vendors and Islamic organizations that packed the ISD parking lot. ILIA's presence provided the Delaware and Pennsylvania communities with an introduction to Islamic Leadership Institute and its activities.

The ILIA booth was staffed by Mohammad Abouelrous, his mother sister Maryum, Ayman Nassar and his daughter Yomna.

Among those who stopped by were youth from the Delaware local region, community members from Pennsylvania, leadership of ISD, volunteers and the president of the CAIR-PA chapter, and the County Executive Chris Coons. ILIA shared with Chris work it does in ex-inmate transitioning through self-leadership development. ILIA shared information with the youth about its summer internships and volunteer work available to high school and college students.

The ILIA team is grateful to the event's organizers and volunteers and the ISD's board of trustees for inviting the institute over and looks forward to serving the Muslim population in the Delaware / Pennsylvania region.