IAGD OUTREACH COMMITTEE
The Committee’s goal is to provide an area resource of knowledge about Islam, act as a community service center and provide a comfortable place for non-Muslims to meet with Muslims and gain a better understanding of Islam.
The IAGD Outreach Committee strives to:
1. Convey the true message of Islam
2. Work with local interfaith partners to promote peace and understanding
3. Understand and address the needs of the local, non-Muslim community
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AOK (Acts of Kindness) Detroit, Sept 11, Noon - 5 PM at FOCUS HOPE, Detroit
Transforming 9/11
Working Side by Side to Make a Difference
‘Acts of kindness protect one from ruin wrought by evil.’ (Muhammad, peace be upon him)
On Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in response to a call by President Barack Obama to make 9/11 an annual National Day of Service and Remembrance, hundreds of Detroit-area young people will come together to brighten the lives of others. The event will take place at Focus: HOPE, 1400 Oakman Blvd., Detroit MI 48238.
An estimated 700 volunteers will be on hand for projects such as park beautification, vacant lot clean-up, food packaging, sorting art supplies for local schools, and writing thank you cards to U.S. troops serving abroad. As they work side by side, their energy and dedication will help transform 9/11 into a day of learning about each others interests, families, and faith traditions. After the projects are completed, there will be a structured dialogue series designed to increase tolerance and understanding, with the goal of promoting a sense of unity, peace, community-building, and mutual understanding. Please click here for additonal information and to rester for the event
'AN HOUR OF REMEMBRANCE' Sept 11, 7-8 PM in Troy
The Troy Clergy Group is sponsoring a Service of Remembrance on Sunday, September 11 at St. Anastasia from 7-8 p.m. This service will commemorate the Tenth (10th) anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. There will be several speakers offering two minute reflections including Fr. J.J.Mech; Rabbi Arnie Sleutenberg, (Temple Shir Tivah); Pastor Charlotte Sommers, (Northminster Presbyterian Church) and Imam Aly Lela (Islamic Association of Greater Detroit).
Representatives of other faith traditions, including the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Hindu Community, the Unitarian Church, and other Christian faith communities will be sharing in the leadership of the service. Although sponsored by the Troy Clergy Group, the event is being endorsed by the Troy-area Interfaith Group.
St. Anastasia is located at 4571 John R (between Wattles and Long Lake) in Troy. For more information, contact Deacon Ron Cook at 248-689-8380, Ext. 114 OR contact, IAGD's Mr. Asad Sabir Ali at asadali50@hotmail.com.
Recent Outreach Team's Accomplishments
· Organized a CROP Hunger walk - supported Muslim Food drive in Ramadan,
· Organized a lecture on Islam in Interfaith, Center for Racial Justice Module in Macomb.
· Provided presentations on Islam to Methodist Church in Rochester Hills, Albion College,
· Hosted an open house at IAGD in May,
· Hosted Iftar for over 75 clergy members,
· Hosted an international Day of Peace with a Troy Interfaith group.
· Participated in Habitat for Humanity event in summer,
· Participated in a Day of Dignity in Detroit an Act of Kindness event on 9/11 Remembrance
· Participated in a Food drive on Thanksgiving event organized by Habitat for Humanity,
· Participated in National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving celebration with Troy Interfaith group,
· Assisted at soup kitchen on December 11th at Muslim Center in Detroit
· Organized a community service event on December 25th – Participation in food and toys packing and distribution in Detroit.
· Conducted Interactive session in Islam - Two part program at a Birmingham Church and at IAGD – January 2011
Upcoming Outreach Events:
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ICRJ Module on ISLAM
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An educational class of 4 weeks on ISLAM by IAGD
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Apr-11
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IRJC Module on Christianity
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Educational workshop on Christianity by ICRJ
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Apr-11
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Troy Community Correlation Prayer Breakfast
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Faith communities prayer breakfast organized by Troy City Community Correlation
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May-11
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TIFG National Day of Prayer
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Troy Area Interfaith Group annual celebration of PRAYER
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May-11
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CROP Hunger Walk
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Communities Responding to overcome poverty - A project of World Church Services
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May-11
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Open House at IAGD
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May-11
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Habitat for Humanity
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Oakland Habitat for Humanity project
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Jul-11
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Muslim Food Drive in Ramadan
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Aug-11
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Ramadan Celebration of Fasting
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IAGD
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Aug-11
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IAGD Participation in Act of Kindness
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September 11 - A day of remembrance in Detroit
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Sep-11
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TIFG International Day of PEACE
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Troy Area Interfaith Group annual celebration of PEACE
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Sep-11
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Faith Day at Oakland University
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Nov-11
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TIFG Thanksgiving Program
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Troy Area Interfaith Group annual celebration of Thanksgiving
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Nov-11
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Day of Dignity
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Annual presentation of Islam 101
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St Paul's United Methodist church
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