Mountain Strong: Patience in Practice Preteen Sisters, Oct 2nd, 2010

October 2th, 2010
Girls Ages 9 – 14
Not only will your child experience activities to build their Islamic identity, but also they will be exposed to several key concepts related to patience and perseverance. Based on the Quran and practice of the Prophet, this leadership retreat for pre-teens provides an opportunity for youth to develop in their deen and put it into practice.

Register Here: http://msg.eventbrite.com/ 

Activities:
Mountain Hiking, BBQ, Team Activities, Knowledge Hunt, Soccer, Quizzes, Group Discussions, plus more - All participants receive a copy of Mountain Strong book ($29 value)

Location:
Rocks State Park, MD

Fees:
As listed about per person. Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, leadership book, activities, exam and certificates of attendance

Times:
7:00am busses depart from
Dar Al-Taqwa, Columbia Maryland, and  Dar us-Salaam, College Park 

Other Details
A certified CPR and first aid chaperons by the American Red Cross available on trip, our ratio is 1 chaperon per 5 kids, the program is developed by professionals educated and trained in leadership. Chaperons have experience in youth programs, and have conducted programs at area Masjids for several years including trips and other off-site programs. The Mountain Strong Book accompanies the program and has been reviewed by two Islamic center Imams (Dar Al-Taqwa and Ann Arbor Muslim Community Center), a youth psychologist, a psychiatric and a leadership expert from the University of Maryland. For the girls program, all chaperons are sisters, except for two adult brothers whose functions are security and logistical support. All activities are conducted by college age trained female chaperons. ILIA serves only halal and healthy food, no junk food/snacks are served. 

Register Here: http://msg.eventbrite.com/

CALL FOR PAPERS (IC-DAIM2010) International Conference on Da’wah and Islamic Management

On behalf of the organizers ILIA shares this call for papers.

 

Dear Professors/Associate Professors/Dr/friends and colleagues.

The Faculty of Leadership and Management (FKP), Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Bandar Baru Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia will organize the International Conference On Dakwah and Islamic Management: Practice & Prospect

(IC-DAIM2010).  This conference is a collaborative effort of the faculty (FKP) and the Yayasan Pembangunan Ekonomi Islam Malaysia (YaPEIM).  The conference will be held on the 23rd-24th November 2010, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The organizing committee cordially invites you to participate in this conference. Scholarly papers on the following aspects of “Dakwah and Islamic Management” below either by individual or panel sessions are welcome.  A 300-word abstract should be sent to the conference secretariat before 30th July 2010.  An abstract should also include a brief biodata of the presenter.

The conference will addresses issues on Dakwah, Islamic Management, Leadership and other relevant topics as follows:

•   Islamic Management and Dakwah

• Islamic Management and Spirituality
• Leadership and Islamic Management
• Islamic Management and NGO’s
• Islamic Ethics of Management
• Management and Organizational Fund Raising & Finance
• Enhancing Strategy and Organizational Excellence of Ummah
• Islamic Management, Media and Communication
• Islamic Management and Integrity
• Dawah and International Relations
• Dawah and Political Issues
• Islamic Management and Middle Eastern
• Dawah and Globalization
• Dawah and Islamic Thoughts

Further information about the conference can be obtained from the website at:
http://www.ic-daim2010.usim.edu.my

Important Dates:

Submission of Abstracts:       Before 30th July 2010
Acceptance of Abstracts         31 ^st August 2010
Full Paper Submission            30^th October 2010

Abstracts and papers in English and Bahasa Malaysia should be sent to:

Prof. Dr. Zulkiple Abd. Ghani

E-mail: drzulkip@usim.edu.my

 

Abstracts and papers in Arabic should be sent to:

Dr. Muhammad Yusuf Khalid

E-mail: yusuf@usim.edu.my

 

The conference secretariat would be very grateful if you could extend this invitation to other friends and colleagues.

Should you need any assistance about this conference, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

Correspondence Address:
IC-DAIM2010 Secretariat
Faculty of Leadership and Management
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
Bandar Baru Nilai, Nilai

71800, Negeri Sembilan Darul Khusus
MALAYSIA

E-mail    :    ic-daim@usim.edu.my
Web-site:    http://www.ic-daim2010.usim.edu.my

 

Salam Hormat,

 

Khatijah Othman

Pensyarah

Fakulti Kepimpinan Dan Pengurusan

Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia

Bandar Baru Nilai, 71800 Nilai,

Negeri Sembilan

Tel: 06-7988760/016-6071258

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 Speaks to Hifz Class at Islamic Academy of Raleigh

Monday July 7th, 2010 / Rajab 25th, 1431, Raleigh, North Carolina

Alhamedellah it was an honor to receive an invitation from the Quran Hifz School of Raleigh's Islamic Academy to share some reflections on leadership for their students. A team of three ILIA youth along with their coach spent 45 minutes with the twenty Raleigh youngsters whose ages ranged from 8 to 13, and their two instructors. The discussion reflected on key leadership traits of a good Muslim, and Ibrahim's (peace be upon him) leadership responsibility and mission.

ILIA Moves into National Head Quarters

Friday July 9th, 2010 / Rajab 27th, 1431, Ellicott City, Maryland.


As salam alakom dear students and friends of ILIA.

We have good news to share. Alhamedellah with the grace of Allah (SWT) and the continued support of our donors ILIA has moved into an office of its own in Ellicott City, Maryland.

A professional grade business office park in Howard County in the Center of the Baltimore/Washington region. The office allows ILIA to organize its business assets, documents and conduct its operations 7 days a week. It also provides a space for ILIA's Mission Excellence Program and access to two class A conference rooms and two large training facilities.

Alhamedellah ILIA's programs and classes cover the expenses associated with these its programs. However ILIA depends on its donors contributions to fund its dawa and outreach efforts, operational expenses and one-time capital expenses.

Phase 0 of the office startup costs includes six months of rent + internet access + 6 months of PT administrator + office computer + high speed laser quality printer for certificates, student transcripts and office printing.

Please sponsor one of the following items, or share with one of your friends to sponsor an item using this link http://islamicleadership.chipin.com/ilias-office-startup-costs-phase-0


May Allah (SWT) reward us all for our intentions and deeds.

Office computer $400
Office Rent $265 (1 month)
High speed - high quality printer $250
PT Administrator $200 (1 month)
High speed internet $360 (6 months)

Please help ILIA continue its mission and current offerings to area Islamic organizations, our youth and families, by donating here http://islamicleadership.chipin.com/ilias-office-startup-costs-phase-0

All amounts are welcome and appreciated.

For questions or more information please email ILIA at finance@islamicleadership.org

For latest news on ILIA's activities please visit ILIA's website or News Page

Wasalam

Islamic Leadership of America
3565 A1, Suite 202 Ellicott Mills Dr
Ellicott City, MD 21043-4544

ILIA Offers SAT College Prep Classes in Maryland

July 8th, 2010 - Rajab 26th, 1431, Ellicott City, Maryland.

Alhamedellah ILIA is offering SAT Prep Classes in Maryland for high school students. Enrollment is available at http://iliatutoring.eventbrite.com

Classes are held at ILIA's office in Ellicott City on Sunday afternoons. Why have your child go elsewhere, where at ILIA they can inshaa Allah prepare to be leaders in an Islamic environment, and not just score high on the SAT, and for a fraction of the cost of other providers. Instructors are professionals who have been tutoring for years and have been trained in the application of leadership principles and practices to learning and education. Register early, Sept's SAT date is fast approaching !!

For questions email tutor@islamicleadership.org.

What: SAT Prep Classes with an Islamic Leadership twist
When: Open Enrollment, Sessions start weekly on Sundays
Where: Ellicott City, Maryland
Who: High Schoolers

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.

Visit ILIA at Islamic Society of Baltimore's Summer Fest

Inshaa Allah ILIA will be available at ISB's summerfest this year to meet with community members and share information about the Islamic Leadership Institute and upcoming programs.

Live Tigers
Bazaar
Pony Rides
and more

For more information about the ISB Summerfest and to register please visit
http://isb.org/isb/summerfest/

Internships @ ILIA

A number of internships for high school and college students are available. Internships are available year-round, at different locations within the US, in a number of areas such as:

• Marketing and Public Relations
• Dawa and Outreach
• Training and Instruction
• Accounting and Finance
• Writing and Editing
• Leadership and Management
• Video and Multimedia Production
• Business Planning and Entrepreneurship

To apply, complete a short online application.

Unite Tight: A Sisters Only Teen Unity Building & Leadership Camp, July 9 -11, 2010

Who: Sisters ages 14 - 19

When: Friday July 9th, 2010 - Sunday July 11th, 2010

Where: Eastern Shore, Maryland

Why: Teamwork, Unity and Leadership

Gated camp park, separate section for ILIA, only sisters, adult brothers for safety and service, adult sister chaperones, see full details in link below.

Register online before June 6th to save: http://unitetight.eventbrite.com/

ILIA Launches Anonymous ASK ILIA Service for Teens and Adults

ILIA recently launched an anonymous service for adults and youth. Questions related to Islamic Leadership and applications of leadership in a Muslim's life are encouraged. Questions are shared on the ASK ILIA page and are confidential. The identity of the person asking questions is not revealed or known to ILIA or others. Questions are answered by qualified scholars and instructors who are members of the ILIA Board of Amana and Board of Imara.

The service is FREE and accessible at this link http://www.formspring.me/muslimleader

Topic of relevance are, and not limited to:
- Leadership Applications in a Muslim's life
- Leadership in the Family
- Adult - Teen Communications Issues
- Business Partner Conflict Resolution
- Community Members' Disputes and Conflicts
- Muslim Youth Identity Issues
- Self Development Issues
- Masjid Board and Governance Issues

Make the Click Bridge the Gap, Herndon, VA - Sat, June 19th 2010

Inshaa Allah this 7 hr intensive workshop will provide insights into the lives of teens, and provide parents and educators with tools and approaches they can use to deal effectively with difficult situations. It is a mix of presentation, group activities, exercises, assessments and case study analysis from real situations in our Muslim communities in North America. Upon completion of the workshop participants shall be able to click with their teens, whether at home or school & reach their hearts.

Who: Parents, Teachers, Youth Counselors, Youth (14+)

When: Saturday, June 19th, 2010 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Where: IIIT Training Center, 500 Grove St, Herndon, VA

Why: To bridge the communication gap between Muslim adults and Muslim teens

Register online before June 6th to save: http://maketheclick.eventbrite.com/

This program is organized and delivered by Islamic Leadership Institute of America jointly with International Institute of Islamic Thought

For more information: 

Visit Islamic Leadership Institute of America at: http://www.islamicleadership.org/

Visit The Fairfax Institute at International Institute of Islamic Thought at: http://fairfaxi.net/

ILIA Touches on Change and Leadership

Listen here

ILIA Presents Clicking With the Teen Under Your Roof at ICNA/MAS 2010 Convention

Inshaa Allah ILIA will be presenting Click with the Teen Under Your Roof at the 35th Annual ICNA-MAS Convention on Sunday May 30th, 2010. To register for the convention visit http://www.icnaconvention.org/

Clicking with the Teen Under Your Roof

Speaker: Ayman Nassar

Audience: Parents, Teachers

Date: Sunday, May 30, 2010
Time: 3:45 pm
Duration: 45 minutes (short speech, group activities and Q&A)
Venue: Rooms 21 & 22

Overview: The speaker will present three main challenges and the root causes associated that face Muslim teens in the US based on first hand interaction and coaching with youth in diverse Muslim populations in the US. The session will allow the audience to participant in several hands on activities in the form of groups to illustrate a few techniques that are powerful in dealing with the younger generation.

ILIA Launches Family Leadership, May 22nd 2010 Inshaa Allah

In shaa Allah ILIA launches a new program for adults this spring, family leadership. A five hour program for adults ages 16 and above covering the concepts of Qawamah, teamwork, gratitude, appreciation, personality, responsibility, communications and growth within the Muslim family. A sound society is based on a strong family structure under a leadership that has been practiced and defined by the Prophet (PBUH).

Program includes case studies and activities and concludes with an exam, all participants who score above 80% are eligible to receive an ILIA Educational Credit (IEC) towards a certificate in Islamic leadership.

To register click here – http://familyleadership.eventbrite.com/

When: Sat May, 22nd, 3pm - 8pm

Where: Dar Al-Taqwa, 10740 Route 108, MD 21042

Instructor: Imam Mahmoud Abdelhady

Who: Married and unmarried adults, older youth (high school and above)

Child care available.

Program includes instruction, team activities, light snacks, workshop handouts and exam.

For more information: check http://www.islamicleadership.org

To register click here – http://familyleadership.eventbrite.com/

The Muslim Link Reports on ILIA's Initiatives

College Park, Maryland. The Muslim Link newspaper in its Rabi Al-Awaal 1431 issue reported on ILIA's initiatives. Read the full post on TML's website, or request a PDF copy by emailing info@islamicleadership.org