1. Know Your Neighbor Meet A Muslim
Shakila T Ahmad
President and Board Chair
Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati
8092 Plantation Drive West Chester, Ohio

2. A Community with Many Stories
Immigrant Muslim
American Dream
Professional
Finding Identify
Mother Neighbor
Speaker Family
story continues…

3. Greater Cincinnati Muslim Community
Over ~35,000 in the Greater Cincinnati area
Muslim presence since early-mid 1900s
Large wave of immigrants in late ’60 to ‘70s
Initial Immigrants primarily from South Asia Middle East
Initial wave highly educated and respected professional fields – doctors, engineers, educators, etc
Current wave of immigrants more diverse

4. Greater Cincinnati Muslim Community
Two Main Areas of Focus for Community
Maintain own identity (cultural & religious)
Cooperate and harmoniously coexist in Greater Community

5. UNIVERSAL IDEALS In ISLAM Joining with Fellow Americans of Diverse Faiths
“O humankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female and made each other (not that ye may despise each other). Verily the most honored of you in the sight of God is the most righteous of you.”
Quran, 49:13
“There is no superiority of an Arab over a non-Arab, not a non-Arab over and Arab, nor white over black, or black over white, except in God-consciousness.”
-Prophetic Saying
“None of you truly believes till he/she wants for others,what he wants for himself. ”
Tip: Read aloud slide content. Then end by saying:
This is the end of the formal presentation.
Thank you for your attention and interest.
We now are open to any questions you may have.
Orientation on Islam and the Muslim World. Church, College, Community Center. Copyright 2002.

6. Opening Up Your House of Worship
Know Your Neighbor by
Opening Up Your House of Worship

7. Know Your Neighbor By Observing Worship

8. Know Your Neighbor by Breaking Bread Together

9. Know Your Neighbor by Advocating for Each Other

10. Current Environment and Opportunities for Interaction

11. Types of Muslim-American Institutions
Mosque/Masjid
Full-time Islamic schools
Educational Institutes/Academies
Muslim Student Associations
Halal grocers/ restaurants
Social Services
Advocacy/Political
Educational Outreach
Arts/cultural
Islamic Chamber of Commerce
Networking groups
Relief organizations
Types of Muslim-American Institutions:
Listed in order of importance to, and utility by, Muslims:
Mosques (masajid)
Full-time Islamic schools
Educational Institutes/Academies (i.e.. Zaytuna Institute, Nawawi Foundation, etc.)
Muslim Student Associations
Halal grocers/restaurants. Halal means “Islamically permissible,” specifically in this case with regards to meat and therefore analogous to the term “kosher” in the Jewish tradition
Social Service agencies (those dealing with family violence, etc.)
Political/Advocacy organizations (i.e.. CAIR, MPAC, AMC, AMA, etc.)
Educational Outreach organizations (i.e.. ING, the developers of this presentation!)
Islamic Chamber of Commerce
Networking organizations (i.e.. ISNA, ICNA)
Relief (i.e.. Indian Muslim Relief, etc.)
Tip: Don’t overlook the importance of this slide. It shows the development and sophistication of typical Muslim communities in the U.S.
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12. Relationship Building Considerations
Reassure: support, justice & protection available
Provide: info on hate crime policies & procedures
Respond: to community concerns
Invest: take time to introduce yourself and work
Visit: community centers, mosque, churches, events.
Liaison: connect with community & religious leaders.
Invite: community to academies, associations & events to have a Muslim American voice at the table
To further enhance the relationship and cooperation between the police and Muslims or Arab community we suggest that you:
Reassure the community that support and protection is available and a priority.
Provide information on what constitutes a hate crime, and policies and procedures to follow if victim of a hate crime.
Respond and be open to community concerns.
Invest the time and effort to introduce yourself and personalize yourself.
Whenever possible, in non-crisis situations, visit community centers, mosque, churches, events.
Make liaisons with and connect with the community and religious leaders.
Invite the community to police academies, associations and other events.
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13. Cultural Diversity Seminar – 1- hour Outline. Copyright 2002.
Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati Tours & Talks Education and Outreach
Strong and Clear condemnation of Terrorism
Guided Educational Tours of Islamic Center
Cultural Competency training workshops
Speakers bureau for diverse populations
Community/Law Enforcement relationships
Educational seminars
Some Community initiatives:
Rahma Social Services
Muslim Mothers Against Violence
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14. Know Your Neighbor Media Partnerships
Newspaper
Regional and Community
Social Media
FB, ListServes, Twitter, etc.
Television/Radio
News/Press Releases
Talk shows

15. Community Partnerships Lifeblood of Know Your Neighbor Success
Interfaith Groups
Religious Institutions
Educational Institutions
Community Organizations
Governmental/Civic Partners
Neighborhood Groups

17. Cultural Diversity Seminar f– 1- hour Outline. Copyright 2002.
Get to Know Your Muslim American Neighbors
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