[NFB-Muslims] NFB Muslims Group monthly meeting reminder

Sun Aug 7 04:17:09 UTC 2022

Thank you for the clarification and all the information.
Take care and be well.

Peace, Intesar

“We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.”  Helen Keller

> On Aug 6, 2022, at 8:20 PM, hether albright via NFB-Muslims <nfb-muslims at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Asalamu alaykum wa Rahmatullah,
> This group was started by the members of the NFB who are and still seeking a space within the blindness community. We have several members who work with this group but are not part of NFB. But, all decisions we make and rules follow the NFB code of conduct as we are an NFB sponsored group.  
> So saying I have posted a link to the code of conduct:
> https://nfb.org/about-us/history-and-governance/code-conduct
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> I have pasted a note on our group.
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> About the NFB Muslims Group
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> Chair:
> -Tasnim Alshuli
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> About Us:
> -The NFB Muslims Group was formally established by the NFB President, Mark Riccobono, in March of 2021. The purpose of the NFB Muslims Group is to provide advocacy and education related to challenges and opportunities unique to blind Muslims, to change negative perceptions about Islam in the blindness space related to service animals and other areas, to increase access to information in accessible formats for blind Muslims (e.g., Braille Qur’ans and texts), and to serve as mentors and supports for one another.
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> Goals of the NFB Muslims group:
>                                 -Grow our membership
> -Host events for our members and members of NFB at large
>                 -Continue to be involved with NFB members, activities, and legislation
>                 -Bring awareness about Islam and Muslims within the NFB for inclusion, diversity, and equity
> -Involvement in advocacy and Legislation related to blind Muslims within the NFB and beyond
> -Outreach to local communities nationally and different organizations related to blind Muslims
> -Gather and distribute resources for blind Muslims, other interested NFB members, and various related community members
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> Contact Us and links:
> -mailing list: Subscribe to our mailing list at nfb-muslims at nfbnet.org
> -Email our group: nfbmuslims at gmail.com
> -Membership Google form: https://forms.gle/7rkb1k5V3dpBv1xS8
> -Quran Braille Classes form: https://forms.gle/XgespeoNE5thyg677
> -Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/NFBMuslims
> -Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nfbmuslims
> -Twitter: https://twitter.com/NFBMuslims
> -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBa_nj6U9oS9E6tFdKWUH4w”
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> fee amanAllah
> sister Heather
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> From: ibrahim abedrabbo via NFB-Muslims
> Sent: Friday, August 5, 2022 9:01 PM
> To: NFB Muslims Group list
> Cc: ibrahim abedrabbo; NFB Muslims
> Subject: Re: [NFB-Muslims] NFB Muslims Group monthly meeting reminder
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> Salam,
> I am not an official member of NFB, or any other blind organization for that matter. Are non-members allowed to attend? What do you folks usually discus in your monthly meetings?
> Salam,
> Ibrahim 
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> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Aug 2, 2022, at 2:08 PM, Tas A via NFB-Muslims <nfb-muslims at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> Salamalakum everyone,
> Just a friendly reminder of our NFB Muslims Group meeting this Saturday, August  6, at 10 AM Arizona time, which is 1 PM eastern. in shaa Allah!  The zoom information is below. We will be  Sharing updates from the convention experience and plan future steps. I hope to see everyone then!
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> Tasnim Alshuli, Chair of NFB Muslims Group
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> Tasnim Alshuli is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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> Topic: NFB Muslims Group meeting
> Join Zoom Meeting
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