accomplishments
of the
International
Union of
Muslim
Women
 | Cancellation of a | |
| training exercise that had defenders +protecting" a military facility near Reno, Nevada, from Arab garbed Muslim "Terrorists" from the fictitious country of "Lydia." | ||
| Providing letters of | |
| explanation and information to schools and employers about the rights of Muslim girls and women to cover Islamically and how to handle cases of harassment. | ||
| Getting millions of | |
| signatures on petitions that were presented to the United Nations in support of the women of Bosnia who were being raped and terrorized because of religious persecution. | ||
| Implemented the | |
| campaign that led to the creation of the first U.S. stamp that acknowledged Muslims in the U.S., the Eid stamp. |
During the recent disputed elections in Iran, many Muslim
Women came out to participate. Many were unhappy with the way
that the Revolutionary Guard ignores what Islam says are the rights
of women, and deals from a cultural framework instead.
If a government wishes to be recognized as being Islamic, it
needs to follow Islam and not restrict and rescind the rights of its
people because it wants to stay in power.
There are many disturbing reports coming out of Iran that
leaders of several women's groups have been arrested and/or
beaten. Claims have been made that the punishment was meted
out because the women were not following Islam. In a minority of
cases this is probably true. But it is also true that the protesting
women are focusing attention on issues that the Government would
prefer to have ignored.
Muslim women who know Islam can be the most powerful force
for change in a society, whether Iran or the USA. Allah has given
us the tools, so teach your children, both boys and girls. Give them
the power of Islam so that when facing oppression and
discrimination, they are strong enough to keep their faith and help
others on the path to Allah.
And Pray for out Sisters in Iran, in Afghanistan nd anywhere
else where they are being unjustly dealt with.
14th of October. Her sight in that eye is now 20/25 and she is scheduled to
get the other one taken care of in about two weeks. Please pray for her.
Needless to say, she is having some problems with dealing with computer
screens during the healing process, but InshaAllah, she will be back
answering your email's as soon as possible.
In other news, IUMW will be opening an online e-store in the near future.
It will have a very small offering to start with, but in order to do some of the
many things that need to be done, we need to generate revenue. Too many
people are facing major money problems at this time and by selling some
merchandise, we will be able to help fund the website without constantly
seeking donations. YOUR DONATIONS ARE STILL APPRECIATED!!!
(Including items that you would like to donate that we can sell online. Please
contact Sister Nadiah for details)
The Eid stamp has been available since 2001 and the only change has
been in mailing rates. IUMW will soon be starting a new campaign to
update the design for the Eid stamp and will again be asking for your help.
It takes a lot of 'lead' time for designs to be approved and then made into
stamps available for purchase. It also takes a lot of interested and
committed support. If you are interested in getting involved, please go to
the "contact us" bar above and to the left and sign up. In your email, please
indicate that you would like to be a part of the New Eid Stamp Design
Project and we will be happy to accept your help! Shukran Jazillian.
for us to do. Currently
Aminah Assilmi is trying to
find both a place to live and
a home for the headquarters
of the IUMW in the United
States. Additional projects
include:
| Educating businesses | |
| and employers about Muslim women in the workplace. | ||
| Introducing business | |
| to Islamic holidays and helping them avoid problems with marketing to Muslims | ||
| Providing multi- | |
| religious calendars so that more equitable school and event planning can avoid scheduling gaffs. | ||
| Provide a forum for | |
| Muslim women to voice their concerns and help make changes within their local, regional and national arenas. |
A sister residing in your area is in desperate need for RELIABLE
TRANSPORTATION!!! She is VERY active in Dawah and travels
thousands of miles annually helping the Ummah. She is on a fixed
income but has some funds put aside for purchasing a vehicle.
Unfortunately, her car broke down and died before she could find a
good alternative. She needs a
Small or Medium Sized
Car or Truck with Automatic
Low Mileage - Low Maintenance - Low fuel costs
If you have a second or third vehicle that you no longer need but
can't afford to do an outright donation, or even if you want to donate
a good, RELIABLE car, please email and we will put you in touch
with the Sister.
If you are from another area and would like to donate or reduce price
sell a car, please understand that she has no way of coming to get it,
and it would have to be delivered to the Knoxville area.
International Union of Muslim Women
being able to contact the International Union of Muslim Women.
The purpose of this website is one step towards keeping Muslim
Women informed about, aware of and ready to respond to the ongoing
challenges faced by Muslimas.
As we have seen in the media and in our own neighborhoods, attacks
on women in general and Muslim women in particular, have been on
the rise. But by uniting together, we have made great things happen.
There is a reason why the Prophet (PBUH) admonished his followers
(MEN and women) about the respect due to Mothers in particular and
women in general. Women ARE the teachers an nurturers of future
generations and when society forgets this basic concept, civilization
falls.
Insha'Allah, this page will help Muslim Women and Ansari come
together to educate, enlighten and sometimes entertain each other.
International
Union
of Muslim Women
&
Sister Aminah
Assilmi
Need a New
Home!!!!
Read more about this
by clicking on Aminah's
Corner
(box at top Left side of
Page)
