Help Build the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro – Featured in CNN’s “Unwelcome. The Muslims Next Door”

While brother Will’s post caused us all to think hard about the buying power of our brothers and sisters in Murfreesboro, and I admittedly shared “I was torn”. I was never “Torn” with the idea that the Muslims should leave; because so much was already invested: righteous time, money, efforts, and energy. After all, I’ve been working behind the scenes with my own Muslim and non-Muslim partners trying to figure out how we can financially support their efforts, and make this Islamic Center a reality.

However, I was “torn” because I kept thinking “to what extent?”

The same question CNN anchor Soledad O’Brien asked Sally Hall and Kevin Fisher when inquiring when either of them and their followers will stop proceeding with their unsupported, unsubstantiated case to halt the construction of this project.

True Value of the Muslim American Dollar

I have been writing about and supporting the American Muslim Consumer Conference since it’s debut year–but, I always question the motives and true intent of our Muslim brothers and sisters to think critically How WE spend our hard earned dollars, with Muslim Moms in social media having even more power.

“To what extent…” will the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro build?

I completely agree with the need for a bigger masjid, cemetary, recreational center for segregated activities, ample parking, Islamic library and resource center. I’m quite biased against an Islamic school, except after-school and weekend programs.

[If you're a newcomers to my site, I was an extremely active PTA volunteer of 4 Islamic schools (while I was an aunt, or community member--never a "parent", but I was many times more active than any "parent" in any of those PTAs), opened an academy myself (2008), I still hold strong that the most Ideal Islamic Educational System in America is Homeschooling and worldwide (1st-hour).]

• Since the majority of the project is necessary, funds must be raised to make it a reality, and

Let’s Build the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro

This is no longer a dream project for the Muslims living in Murfreesboro, TN–it’s for me, my family, my extended family, and all the Muslims living in America and abroad. My family has traveled all other the country and world, and we enjoy visiting some of the most beautiful masajid–but, love the run-down basements and attics as well.

My family has grown to appreciate and aspire to pray in the masajid (mosques) with history: from struggle and fortitude to success.

To me, this masjid just made our travel itinerary for the history that has already been established. The land is ours–now, it’s time to build the masjid!

99.9% of the funds were raised here in America for the purchasing of the land, our brothers and sisters are suffering so much overseas. So, let’s take ownership of this masjid, for all Muslims living in (or visiting) America today and those who follow, inshaAllah.

By donating you’re making history and affecting the future with Sadaqah Jariyah (Continuous Charity).

Support Selective Murfressboro Boycotts

Last, I wholeheartedly believe that our brothers and sisters must better evaluate where they spend their dollars throughout town. While it’s obvious that educated Muslims would boycott Sally Hall’s real estate services, and the services of the attorney; as the documentary showed there were large crowds actively fighting against the construction of the Islamic center. It is our right to be conscientious  consumers to avoid them by all means possible.

Follow the rest of “Unwelcome. The Muslims Next Door” series here

Part 1. The pre-screening anticipation.

Part 2. “Unwelcome. The Muslim Next Door” review.

Part 3. The pre-screening follow-up: Leveraging Social Media as an Educational Tool.

Part 4. Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door, the dignified struggle of Murfreesboro’s Muslims.

Part 5. Can social media make the world a more tolerant place?

Part 6. A Muslim and Non-Muslim Mom’s View.

Part 7. A single white Canadian mom new to Islam shares her view of “Unwelcome”

Part 8. Unwelcome Response from an Muslim African American Husband – Descendant of Slaves

Part 9. Win CNN’s “Unwelcome. The Muslim Next Door” Press Copy DVD – Not for sale

Part 10. Help Build the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro – Virtual Fundraiser

Watch it with us Live, April 2, 2011 8pm ET & tweet #musliminamerica

Please Donate & Share

As always, I welcome your thoughtful comments and feedback below. But, more importantly I urge you to give generously and share widely. This is definitely where the power of social media can help make this worthwhile dream a reality.
Disclaimer: I was not compensated in any way shape or form for conducting this virtual fundraiser. I would like to thank sister Noor Safoorah of Imaan Magazine for connecting ICM (Islamic Center of Murfreesboro) with me to further their fundraising efforts.

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• Unwelcome. The Muslims Next Door on youtube
• Can social media make the world a more tolerant place?
• Unwelcome Response from an Muslim African American Husband – Descendant of Slaves
• Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door, the dignified struggle of Murfreesboro’s Muslims.
• A single white Canadian mom new to Islam shares her view of “Unwelcome”

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