Muslim Congress 2007

The MUSLIM CONGRESS is a non-profit organization seeking to promote unity among the Muslims of North America. Our goal is to excel and enhance the Muslim cause so that the Muslims become, proud over their Islamic identity, well-informed and successful citizens while retaining the values of the pure Muhammadan (P) Islam—the only true Islam.

Muslim Congress conducts annual islamic conventions in major cities around the US. They will have their 3rd Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. It will take place on the Labor Day weekend Sep. 1-2, 2007.
It is an amazing and interesting experience, and Mashallah it becomes better every year, with newer audiences.

For more info about Muslim Congress: http://www.muslimcongress.org/contentmc/docs/MCBrochure2006.pdf

Facebook Event:
https://gsu.facebook.com/event.php?eid=2243340730&ref=mf

we should go in one big bus as a group!

it sure can happen. I've been going to it for the past two years, and usually muslims from major cities come to it in buses/vans... except for Atlanta
If we get enough people, it can happen..

And its usually worth it...

i know that all the church youth groups have like their mission trips and their stuff like that and i think that we should take a field trip like that...plus, if we plan this out and make it work then we can represent ATL muslims in a really positive way..and it will be REALLY fun
.....WHO'S WITH ME HERE!?!

True, and I don't mean to rain on any parades, but practically this would require a bus/carpool to Orlando.

if you are serious... let your parents know... the only reason we started the campaign early this year was so people have time to plan. Inshallah maybe you'll be able to convince your parents to go.

I got room for 2 more peeps in the sequoia. I'll be there day off.

well, regarding the bus/carpool...i think that there is plenty of time to start saving up and with a fundraiser or two we could have enough money to rent a bus.

Unfortunately our funds are limited, and even the idea coffers for fund-raisers are empty. Start brainstorming.

ok... this kind of thing doesnt require money unless you guys really really wanna roll out in a bus.

Carpooling is the most effective strategy. Anybody who has a minivan/SUV... can take a good 6-7 people. There must be atleast one parent/adult chaperone.

If not even that... drive up there with your families. Its a good experience for people of all ages. Then your parents can pay for the admission and rooms. They have family packages. something like $250 for a family of 5 or something like that. and the rooms are like $70 per night.

The only reason I posted this here, is so everybody is just aware of the event. Its a great deal of fun seasoned with Islam and muslims.

You have that backwards bro, it's Islam seasoned with fun.
I think the carpools a great idea.

whoops... thats what I meant... maybe.. lol

i think that is a great idea...we could even say that every memeber has to have a certain number of activities/points or somehting in order to go with us .. or we can all just go .. but honestly there is no point in just posting ideas..if they are not acted on..we have the candy idea, and now this one..but when are we actually going to get together and try to make it happen??

i dont want mission trips like at christian churches cause then we would b be made fun of.

we have ride bikes andf then

Why would be made fun of?
And what, exactly, is a mission trip?

haha...

I would encourage everybody to think of this more as a muslim/family thing than a youth trip. Right now, we are not at the level to be organizing huge 'mission trips'.
1. too much liability
2. too much money
3. too much liability
4. too much liability.

I am not ruling it out as impossible, but maybe inshallah we'll see how the year goes.

I highly encourage everybody, again, to go with their families.

mshirazi wrote:

ok... this kind of thing doesnt require money unless you guys really really wanna roll out in a bus.

Carpooling is the most effective strategy. Anybody who has a minivan/SUV... can take a good 6-7 people. There must be atleast one parent/adult chaperone.

If not even that... drive up there with your families. Its a good experience for people of all ages. Then your parents can pay for the admission and rooms. They have family packages. something like $250 for a family of 5 or something like that. and the rooms are like $70 per night.

The only reason I posted this here, is so everybody is just aware of the event. Its a great deal of fun seasoned with Islam and muslims.

i call shotgun in the sequoia

you're gonna have to argue about that with hamid,... or my dad :-P

Final Details for the conference are here... for those who are big on accomodations its in an awesome resort in orlando.... here ya go..

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The MUSLIM CONGRESS is a non-profit organization seeking to promote unity among the Muslims of North America.

The 3nd Annual Conference: Legacy of Prophet Muhammad (saw) & Muslim Unit, will be on Labor Day weekend (Sep. 1 & 2, 2007) in Orlando, Florida.

- SPEAKERS will include:

Sheikh Abdul-Jaleel Issah,
Hujjatul Islam Bahmanpour,
Sister Hakimeh Biria,
Hajj Ali Barakat,
Syed Tejani Samawi,
Imam Mohammad Al-Asi,
Sheikh Mukhtar Hussain Ali,
Sheikh Hashim Alauddin,
Sheikh Ahmad Haneef,
Imam Abdul Alim Musa,
Hujjatul Islam Sartaj Zaidi,
Hujjatul Islam Abbas Aylia
and more ...

Topics

* Applying the Prophet's (saw) Propagation Methods in the West
* The role of the Prophet (saw) in the Establishment of an Islamic Government
* An introduction to the Howzah learning system
* The Status of Women in the Teachings of the Prophet (saw)
* Ahlul Bayt in the Eyes of the Prophet (saw)
* Social and Spiritual Aspects of Hijab
* Muslim Unity in Contemporary Times
* Media Relations, Civil Liberties and Rights

Workshops

* Media Relations
* Legal Rights and Civil Liberties
* Career Guidance
* Facilitating Islamic Marriages
* Youth Services in your local community
* Countering Islamophobia
* Health Advice

www.muslimcongress.org

whats the name of the hotel?

Wyndham Orlando Resort
http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/MCOWD/main.wnt

If you want to go, register online at:

www.muslimcongress.org