Dar-Al-Jalal Muslim Women Self-Defense Class
A 2-Session Class
1st Session: Sunday July 23rd @ 1:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
2nd Session: Sunday July 30th @ 1:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.
Dar-Al-Jalal Masjid, 8945 Dunn Rd, Hazelwood MO, 63042
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Join us for St. Louis' 1st ever International Muslim Food Festival and Cook-Off at the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. American Muslims are the most ethnically and culturally diverse community in America. That diversity is expressed through the thousands of unique food dishes cooked right here in St. Louis. This public event will have two main parts:
- Shopping at the International Bazaar: Area restaurants, local businesses, and non-profits will be selling delicious foods, clothing, henna art, and other unique items at the Bazaar. If you enjoy shopping, eating, and learning about others then this is an experience that you do not want to miss.
- Interested in selling food and other items in the Bazaar? Click Here to Purchase a Booth or Tent at the Festival.
- The Food Competition: There will be a food competition where people will enter their unique dishes to compete for prizes. A panel of 5 judges will taste the dish in each catagory to determine the winner. If you're entering a dish into the competition you'll need to make 6 individual portions. Five portions are for the judges and one portion will be for the official photograph. Dishes must be submitted anytime between 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM. The award ceremony will be from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM.
- Interested in submitting your dish into the food competition? Click Here to Enter Your Dish into the Food Competition.
WHEN: Sunday, August 13th 11:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
WHERE: World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park
1904 Concourse Dr, St. Louis, MO 63146
Questions: Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | Tel: (636)207-8882
Event is open to the public
CASH PRIZES: $300 for best dish in each category
For local area restaurants and caterers looking to promote their businesses, we are offering two packages:
- 10' x 10' Tent Rental ($250): Includes 1 rectangular table, 2 chairs, and access to power
- Pavilion Booths ($100): Inside of the World's Fair Pavilion, various booths will be set up that include 1 rectangular table, two chairs, and skirting dividers.
Submit Your Dish for the Competition ($10 Per Dish): Do you think your dish has what it takes to win the Cook-Off? Submit your dish into one of the following categories for your chance to win $300. 5 judges will taste your dish and determine which dish reigns supreme. You'll need to make 5 individual portions, one for each judge. Winners will be announced and prizes will be given away at the competition.
4 Competition Categories: When you register online, do your best to place your dish in the appropriate category
- Best Appetizer:
- Best Entree with Meat:
- Best Veggie Entree:
- Best Dessert:
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You are invited to join us for the 4th Annual Sharing Ramadan Open House. This annual event brings together peoples of all faiths to visit their local Islamic Center, participate in the Iftar (breaking of the fast) meal, enjoy an international dinner, and engage in productive dialogue. This year event is hosted by the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis (IFGSTL), the Missouri Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MO), and the Islamic Information Center of St. Louis (IICSTL).
WHAT: 4th Annual Sharing Ramadan Open House
WHEN: Wednesday, June 7th @ 6:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
WHERE: Daar-Al-Islam Masjid, 517 Wiedman Rd, Ballwin MO, 63011
Sorry, Registeration Closed...
As-Salamu Alaykum, a greeting of peace. We would like to invite you to our 4th annual “Sharing Ramadan” open house. This annual event will be held on Wednesday, June 7th from 6:00 P.M.—9:30 P.M. This event encourages all Americans to visit your local Islamic Center, take a guided tour of the Masjid, enjoy a delicious meal, hear presentations on Islam, engage in dialogue, witness the Muslim prayers, and so much more.
Ramadan is the ninth month of the lunar Islamic calendar. More than one billion Muslims worldwide celebrate Ramadan by fasting and building a closer relationship with Allah (God). During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and intimate relations with their spouse from break of dawn to sunset. The fast is performed to learn discipline, self-restraint, and generosity, while obeying God’s commandments. Fasting (along with the declaration of faith, daily prayers, charity, and pilgrimage to Mecca) is one of the “five pillars” of Islam. The end of Ramadan will be marked by communal prayers called “Eid ul-Fitr” or Feast of the Fast-Breaking, on June 25th. (Because Islam operates on a lunar calendar system, the actual date is governed by sighting of the new moon.)
Ramadan is special because the Qur’an (Islamic holy scripture) was first revealed during this month. Muslims around the world strive to spiritually purify themselves by trying to abstain from all that is evil in speech and action. It is also recommended that Muslims read as much as possible from the Qur’an during this month.
When you arrive at the Daar-Ul-Islam Masjid, you will be given a guided tour of the building. After the tour, guests will be given a presentation on Islam and engage in dialogue, followed by the Iftar (breaking of the fast) meal along with an international dinner. Iftar is an integral part of Muslim community life during the sacred month of Ramadan. At sunset every night, Muslims around the world gather in their homes and mosques to break their fast together with their families and communities.
Guests are welcome to observe the sunset prayers after the Iftar meal. Your host will direct you to an appropriate place to sit and watch. After the Adhan (call to prayer), Muslims move to the prayer hall and line up for the congregational prayer. They will form tight ranks, a symbol of unity and equality within the Muslim community. After the conclusion of the prayer, dinner will be served.
We would be delighted if you and your family would be our guests. If you have any questions, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Get Your Tickets Today: http://www.isna.net/event/isna-conference-in-stlouis/
Event Highlights:
Inspiring Sessions
Matrimonial Event
Masjid Development Track
Chaplaincy Track
Bazaar
Childcare
Celebration Banquet and Community Service Award
Featured Speakers:
Mehdi Hasan is the award-winning presenter of ‘UpFront’ and ‘Head to Head’ on Al Jazeera English, born and brought up in the UK but now based in Washington D.C. He is the former political director of The Huffington Post UK, a regular contributor to the New York Times and the Guardian and the author of two books. Mehdi has been included in the annual list of the 500 ‘most influential’ Muslims in the world and his Oxford Union speech on Islam and peace went viral in 2013, amassing several million views online. He has interviewed, among others, Edward Snowden, Ehud Olmert, Imran Khan and General Michael Flynn.
Yasmin Mogahed is known for her gift of captivating an entire audience with her thoughts and insightful reflections. She is a Psychology graduate, and attained her Masters in Journalism and Mass Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As a skilled creative writer, her literature speaks from the heart and after completing her graduate work; she taught Islamic Studies and served as a youth coordinator. Currently she’s a writer for the Huffington Post, an international speaker, and author who focuses most of her work on spiritual and personal development.
Azhar Azeez, ISNA President, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from the prestigious Osmania University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA). He currently serves as the Senior National Director of Islamic Relief USA. He is a member of ISNA Executive Council since 2002, served as the Vice President of ISNA twice from 2010-2014. He was elected as the President of ISNA in 2014 and was re elected to his second term in 2016.
Ubaydullah Evans is ALIM’s first Scholar-in-Residence and now Executive Director. He converted to Islam while in high school. Upon conversion, Ustadh Ubaydullah began studying some of the foundational books of Islam under the private tutelage of local scholars while simultaneously pursuing a degree in journalism from Columbia. Since then he has studied at Chicagoland’s Institute of Islamic Education (IIE), in Tarim, Yemen, and Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt, where he is the first African-American to graduate from its Shari’a program. Ustadh Ubaydullah also instructs with the Ta’leef Collective and the Inner-City Muslim Action Network
Every day, we hear how Muslims are targeted unfairly by government, media, individuals -- stereotyped as terrorists, banned even if they have legal visas, victimized by hate crimes. Please join the St. Louis Anti-Racist Collective (ARC), Palestine Solidarity Committee (PSC), and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) for an important workshop:
Combating Islamophobia: Understand it. Resist it.
Sunday, April 23rd
2-6pm
Friends Meeting House
1001 Park Ave.
Learn and explore:
* What is Islamophobia and how does it operate on individual and institutional levels?
* What is liberal Islamophobia?
* How does Islamophobia intersect with other forms of oppression and racism?
* How can we resist Islamophobia together?
Childcare available upon request. (see registration form!)
Snacks provided.
Suggested donation $5 at the door - nobody turned away for lack of funds.
Space Limited! Register soon! https://goo.gl/1UAx3e
Make America Whole Again
Dar-Al-Jalal Masjid Open House & Dinner for Trump Supporters
Sunday, March 26th @ 3:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.
Dar-Al-Jalal Masjid, 8945 Dunn Rd, Hazelwood MO, 63042
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/509651432756613/?active_tab=discussion
Press Release: https://cair-mo.org/press-center/389-cair-missouri-muslims-invite-trump-supporters-to-mosque-open-house.html
The St. Louis Muslim community is inviting all Americans to move past the divisive election and “Make America Whole Again”. They are hosting an Islamic Center open house to invite our friends who are Trump supporters and Republicans in order to build bridges of peace and mutual understanding. America is more polarized today than at any other point in recent history. Much of the negative rhetoric has been against Islam and Muslims. Our goal is to invite people who have questions about Islam and Muslims to visit a local Islamic Center, break bread, ask questions, and get to know their Muslim neighbors. This event is primarily for Trump supporters and Republicans, though everyone in the community is welcome.
We strongly believe that the most effective and lasting way to build bridges is to open our doors and sit down together in spite of feelings of mistrust in order to recognize the core human values that we all share but practice differently.
The open house will include:
- Tours of the Dar-Al-Jalal Islamic Center, including the prayer hall, library, and school.
- A Delicious international dinner prepared fresh and local
- Presentation on Islam and Muslims along with a Q&A session
- Small group conversations and dialogue with Muslims to ask the tough questions and build meaningful relationships
- Henna temporary tattoo art, write your name in Arabic gifts, free information on Islam, listen to the Quran, witness the Hajj, take a picture while trying out Islamic clothing, and so much more
This event is free and open to the public with online registration! Register today by filling out your information below!
Directly beneath Straub’s of Clayton Rd., interns Atif Shamail and Shehmin Awan nervously packed up the vacuum in their executive director’s office. The rest of the CAIR team and early guests-turned-volunteers lent hands in the lobby for last minute printing, product placement, and arranging literature tucked into bookcases flanking a giant flat screen TV along the eastern wall.
CAIR-MO, Council on American-Islamic Relations-Missouri, celebrated their St.Louis office open house on February 19, 2017 with huge success, inspiring momentum to blaze forward. Humble projections for attendance were cast aside when over 150 visitors strengthened ties with the civil rights advocacy team over lively conversation from 1pm to 5pm that Sunday. Guests were also treated to snacks and homemade ethnic cuisine and sweet pastries donated by Humaira Qalbani. It took two people, Dr. Anjum Shariff, board President, and Faizan Syed, Executive Director, to calm the lively crowd for formal introductions at 2pm.
For CAIR-MO staff themselves, the most memorable part was the generous attendance and the inspiration it yielded. Chris Caras, CAIR-MO’s outreach director, also noted attendant diversity while Ian 
Mooney, intern and volunteer coordinator, was energized by the didactic discussions taking place around him. Linah Elnashar, entrepreneur and assistant to CAIR-MO, enjoyed the networking opportunity as she looks forward to representing Muslims and CAIR at the liberal women meeting this Monday. Yusra Ali, event coordinator for CAIR-MO, won't forget the fiery chatter with local artists coming out to support and be involved. Yusra is overseeing an upcoming event, “Creativity and Identity: A Muslim-American Art Exhibit”.
CAIR-MO team attendees not mentioned previously include Yasir Ali, Sadia Ali, Omar Malik, Ali Chaudry, Omar Memon, Meraj Sirajuddin, and Naveen Ayesh. Absent for travel was Robert West, CAIR-MO attorney.
CAIR-MO was grateful to welcome guests aligned with their tradition of peace, justice, and freedom of faith. Allies for political peace included representative Bill Otto among many democratic and bi-partisan activists. For justice advocacy, members of the South Asian Bar Association (SABA) and New Legal Alliance came. Faith leaders and representatives of many local religious organizations and groups, including Metropolitan Congregations United and Ethical Society of St.Louis were also in force.
When the event came to a close and remaining guests left warmly, CAIR-MO staff gathered the volunteer sign-up forms littered about the office. Sweet smell lingered, from cookies and cake as well as the encouraging words that still hung in the air. CAIR-MO invites everyone to follow them for future events and opportunities to help out Muslim minorities and bring hope to a healing nation.
Friday, 4-7-2017 6-9pm
3rd Degree Glass Factory
5200 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108
Enjoy St. Louis' first ever American Muslim Exhibition celebrating creativity and identity with Muslim Artists who defy media stereotypes. American Muslims are more than just the political and religious labels put on them. We each have our own individual identities and nurture our own forms of creativity, be it science, language, or the arts, just like any other human being.
Featuring Artists of all kinds that live right here in our hometown of St. Louis will be quite a night to see. You'll have the opportunity to speak with Artists and learn how they became passionate about art, started their businesses, and what inspires their creativity. We hope that you'll also introduce yourself and discuss your passion for art and get to know one another on a personal basis.
The evening will include:
- Various artist booths with displays, interactive art, photography and much more
- Slam poetry, Nasheed (signing), comedy, and other on-stage performances
- Informational tables on Islam, Muslims, and free literature
- Henna art, write your name in Arabic, and custom stenciled t-shirts
- Delicious foods from around the world
- & so much more...
We encourage you to spend your evening immersed in local Muslim art, enjoy in-depth conversation, and enjoy delicious foods.
Purchase Your Ticket Today Click Here...
Islamophobia is one of the greatest threats to civil rights today. After the Presidential election, hate crimes against American Muslims have spiked. The administration continues to pursue an Islamophobic agenda of banning all Muslims, targeting Muslim organizations, and denying religious freedoms to American Muslims. The mainstreaming of hate is not only against Muslims but has led to an unacceptable rise in Anti-Semitism, a rise in hate groups in America, and other troubling trends. CAIR-Missouri is a local civil rights and advocacy organization and a non-profit 501(c)3 that stands on the front line of defending not only American Muslim civil rights but all peoples civil rights. We invite you to attend a vital Educational and Fundraising program to support our work.
WHAT: Defend Muslim Civil Rights Fundraising Dinner
WHERE: Dar-Al-Islam Masjid Gym, 517 Wiedman Rd, Ballwin MO, 63011
WHEN: Saturday, March 25th at 6:00 P.M.
TICKETS: Free with Online Registration, Click Here to Reserve Your Spot Today!
BABYSITTING: Will be provided for $10 per child, 6 and younger
YOUTH ACTIVITIES: 7 - 12, $5 per child, games, and activities will be available for children ages 7-12 to have fun, enjoy delicious pizza, and not be bored at the event.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/437210139958605/
Over the last month, CAIR-Missouri has seen a dramatic hike in discrimination cases and hate incidents. We've also witnessed the tremendous outpouring of support from our neighbors, interfaith groups, and the general public. Whether it's hundreds of thousands marching on the streets to oppose the Muslim ban, protest in front of airports, the march in downtown St. Louis, and literally thousands of other activities. We are living in an amazing time. A time when people are coming out to say no to anti-Muslim bias and demand a nation that respects all religions.
Less than 8-months ago, CAIR-Missouri was only 1-full-time staff member working without an office. Now, thanks to your generous support, we have 3-full-time staff members and a beautiful office in West County St. Louis. We've been able to hire our full-time civil rights attorney Robert West and Islamic Education Director Chris Caras. Our goal is to hire another full-time employee and increase our activities to keep up with the growing challenges that we will be facing.
This event will feature:
- Quran Recitation and Opening Dua (prayers)
- The National Anthem
- Video of CAIR-Missouri accomplishments and strategy
- Speeches by Executive Director Faizan Syed, Civil Rights Attorney Robert West, and Islamic Education Director Chris Caras
- Fundraiser by Executive Director Faizan Syed
- A delicious international dinner after Maghrib Salath
Questions: Contact 636-207-8882 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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