EMBRACE
A Project of ICNA is a convert led initiative which serves is to empower, integrate, nourish, and educate our diverse Muslim convert community by providing safe social spaces which encourage growth, shape their Islamic identity, and equip them with knowledge they need for their lifetime journey. We strive to provide a sense of family and community that many converts search for in the Muslim community. Founded in 2017, Embrace invests in building a community of Muslim American converts through a variety of services catered towards them such as weekly convert led Halaqahs, Islamic Classes, Social Programs, Ramadan Iftar Programs, Eid Programs, and others.
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the whole family. Be an ambassador of Islam!
PURPOSE OF EMBRACE
According to a study done by Pew Research in 2018, the net conversion rate for Islam in America is 0%. A major factor is the fact converts find themselves marginalized from the greater Muslim community and eventually end up leaving the faith. In order to re-shape the negative perspective of Islam in America, we need to invest in our indigenous Muslims, i.e converts and give them the tools they need to succeed and help grow them into leaders of our community.
OUR GOALS
To purify the individual’s life by obtaining Islamic knowledge, wisdom, God-consciousness, patience and contemporary qualifications/skills. Brotherhood (Akuwwah): To build strong bond of brotherhood among NNet participants and their families. Promulgation (da‘wah): To invite people towards the true practice of Islam and to promote the ideal Islamic ideologies to non-Muslims. Organization (jama‘ah): To organize energetic NNs who are motivated and show the desire to develop themselves and society under the banner of ICNA Neighbor Net. Social Service (khadmat al amma): To perform activities and events individually and collectively that will benefit the welfare of Muslims and non-Muslims alike.
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