We are looking for an Executive Director candidate who will be responsible for leading the Majlis Ash-Shura: Islamic Leadership Council of New York to help empower the New York Muslim community. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Board of Directors to identify, create, and implement strategic plans to actualize organization’s mission. Recruit, train, develop, and lead a…
(New York, NY, 05/17/2022) – On Wednesday, May 11th, the Islamic Leadership Council of New York met with interfaith community leaders in Ozone Park in a community townhall to discuss proactive measures to prevent community violence. In coordination with grassroots organization, Cityline Ozone Park Community Patrol (COPCP), the townhall was held in Medina Hall with…
(New York, NY – 04/18/2022) – As Muslims observe Ramadan globally, the holiest month of the year, the world is witnessing horrific amounts of targeted hatred and attacks towards Muslims, particularly in India and Palestine. Human Rights Groups are warning of impending genocides on Muslims in India, while the Israeli Occupation Force resumes its violent…
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Khutbah Talking Points Raising awareness about substance abuse in the Muslim community Substance abuse is having a negative impact among the youth of our community, effectively destroying our Ummah’s future in this country. Substance abuse is the use of an illicit substance to the point of addiction and reliance. This may come in the form…
Senator Jessica Ramos represents District 13, which contains the neighborhoods Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst, and parts of Ditmars Steinway. She chairs the Senate Committee on Labor.
Encouraging the Muslim Community to Vote in the Local Elections The principle of “command good and forbid evil” extends to our role in communities as citizens. Civic engagement is expected from citizens to participate in society. We have a social responsibility as Muslims to improve our communities. Local elections are more important than federal elections…
Dr. Torian Easterling is the First Deputy Commissioner of the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as well as the Chief Equity Officer in the Department. In this episode, we discuss about the future of NYC public health, COVID and vaccines.