 Sometimes people say you have to travel abroad to feel the blessings of a rich Islamic life and to find people who truly embody the Sunna. We say you only have to turn to our communities here at home to see people struggling to make a beautiful example and a beautiful world. In this section you will find news about community works and events in North America. Click through below for the latest news. The art is entitled "Remembrance" by Farooq Malloy
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Written by Laury Silvers
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Saturday, 11 February 2006 |
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(Operators of the Islamic Transitional House)
Present
A Faith Based Support Group
For Men in transition
(A place to talk about issues relating to: faith development, family, housing, education, employment, death/dying, substance abuse, and incarceration)
The group includes a short talk
and Qur’anic study/reflection
Held on Sundays
From 2 until 3pm
At 59 Gilbert Ave, New Haven CT
Participants must pre-register as space is limited.
Contact: Dr. James E. Jones at 203.376.7189
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Written by Laury Silvers
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Tuesday, 31 January 2006 |
Matiniah Yahya and her husband James Jones have established the first Islamic transitional house to support Muslims leaving prison in New Haven, CT. Matiniah and James are long time activists and educators in academic world and in the local and national community. While I lived in New Haven they were involved in educating new Muslims, marriage counseling for community members, establishing educational programs for children and adults, and ecumenical outreach projects in New Haven through Masjid al-Islam. They are an important part of the Masjid's work to transform the community. Now Matiniah and James have they have established this transitional house to give at least a few of our brothers in prison the chance to make their return to the community lasting and healthy. God protect them and help them in all their hard work, and let the blessings of this project fall to Malik, James' son who was unjustly killed by the New Haven Police, for whom the project is named and increase his light in the next world.
Islamic transitional house- ITH
Owned and Managed by Malik Development, LLC, (203) 752-1880
James E. Jones, D.Min. Director
“And keep thy soul content with those who call on their Lord morning and evening…”(Qur’an 18:28)
Program Overview
The Islamic Transitional House is an Islamically centered sober house designed to provide individual adult males with a drug-free bridge to a more stable, productive life. The House strives to offer each person a safe, peaceful, contemplative environment emphasizing study, holistic self-development, family stability, community improvement and gainful employment. We believe strongly that if a person lives by good morals and values and shares them with others, the world would be a better place for all to live. The House is a private human service organization that serves all those in need, regardless of race, color, or creed. The program is based on the following Core values: Commitment, Character, Caring, Communication, Community, Constancy and Change as reflected in the teachings of the Qur’an and traditions of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). The intent is to develop a model program that can be replicated in other communities.
The Islamic Transitional House and Masjid al-Islam are seeking donations.
The Transitional House is seeking donations to its Islamic library and dawah materials center. Contact Jimmy Jones or Pete Lopez at (203) 752-1880Write Comment (0 Comments) |
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