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Contact Us (401) 427- 2161 contact@ricma.org P.O. Box 40535 Prov. R.I. 02940 Speakers Bureau If you are looking for a speaker for an event related to Islam, Women in Islam or Muslims in America, we may be able to help. Contact us at contact@ricma.org with more details and we will get you connected to appropriate speaker. RI Muslim Community Mailing List To become a member of the R.I. Muslim Community mailing list send your requests to RIMuslims@yahoogroups.com RICMA of Facebook Connect with RICMA on Face book and receive community updates Serve Allah, and join not any partners with Him; and do good to your parents, kinsfolk, orphans, those in need, neighbors who are near, neighbors who are strangers, the companion by your side, the wayfarer (ye meet), and what your right hands possess: For Allah loveth not the arrogant, the vainglorious; (Qur'an 4:36) Initiatives RICMA Welfare Fund Help local needy families with the Zakaat & Charity provided by local community. The reasons for request for financial help vary: temporary loss of family income, family tragedy, uninsured medical bills, and funeral expenses are some examples. The type of people asking for help are not only the ones on Government Welfare but also the working poor that ran into unfortunate circumstances. Unless the Community seeks out and offer help, this segment of our society they will be left helpless! Contributions to these activities are tax deductible ( Fed Tax ID # 57-1146402). Indicate on your check which service to use it for. Funeral Services Funeral Services This service needs trained volunteers and a significant monetary support. RICMA with the support of local Islamic centers, individuals and volunteers from our community facilitates these services. Janazah workshops will be planned thought the year. If you are in need of help and do not know what to do please call one of the local Masjids located on the community page. For immediate assistance call 497-4214 Healthy Family Initiatives The Healthy Families Initiative is a grass-root movement, under the auspices of the Rhode Island Council for Muslim Advancement (RICMA), aimed at educating the Muslim community on the Islamic perspective on domestic violence. Our goals are to: a. Serve as a platform for Muslims experiencing domestic violence to access intervention resources and services available to the community at large b. Work in conjunction with the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence to educate advocates and professionals on the special needs of Muslims reaching out to them for help. c. Provide intervention programs to eradicate the occurrence of domestic abuse in the Muslim community. READ MORE Sister Wing of RICMA Sister Wing of RICMA has been meeting since late 2007 to establish various women-only initiatives. They have spoken at churches, organized retreats, and done other activities to increase the available activities for Muslim women in Rhode Island. Although women in general are encouraged to be part of every RICMA initiative, the Sisters' Wing exists primarily for those who prefer a women -only environment. If you are looking for a speaker for an event related to Islam, Misconceptions of Islam, Women in Islam or Muslims in America please email us at sisterwing@ricma.org Youth 4 Youth (Y4Y) Have you ever thought of making a difference for a cause? Well now is your chance to show your identity to the people around you as not only an active Muslim, but as a Muslim who plays his/her role in helping people around him/her. As Muslim teenagers surrounded by a non-Muslim lifestyle, we find ourselves facing challenges. We have duties to preserve our Islamic culture and moral values, and defending our religion and our identities against waves of negative influence. Luckily, the topics of our meetings won’t be just about our duties. Most of the time, depending on ideas and ability, we will be planning and brainstorming. Political Action Committee (PAC) The PAC builds relationships with public officials, media and other outlets. Works towards public outreach and coalition building as well as education on the voting process. READ MORE Support Group for New Muslims Our new Brothers and Sisters that have embraced Islam are in need of support. If you would like to be a contact for new Brothers or Sisters then please register your name with RICMA. For Sisters: "Talking Islam" is an online support group made up of sisters in and outside the Rhode Island area. This online group is private, by invitation only. The group is moderated and is geared towards teaching, learning, sharing, understanding and most of all a place to feel welcome at any time day or night. There are online chats for discussion and women scholars available when needed. If you would like to be a member of this online sisters group or in need of a sister contact contact us at contact@ricma.org or 427-2161 For Brothers: Please contact RICMA at contact@ricma.org or (401) 427-2161 and we will get you in contact with a Brother.

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