PROGRAM 3 rd Annual UMAA Convention 2005 Islam-Challenges and the Future Prospects - Creating Futures Together, Empowering the Next Generation of Muslims in North America
May 27-30, 2005 - Wardman Park Marriot Hotel, Washington D.C
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FRI SAT SUN MON       Moderator Joshua Gordon Moderator Lubna Ismail   9:00AM 9:30AM   Recitation Qari Saeed Shah Opening Remarks By Dr. Parvez Shah, Chief Coordinator, UMAA The importance and Role of Ijtehad for Muslims living in the West Imam Mohamed Ilahi UMAA Board and Advisors Meeting 9:30AM 10:15AM Set up The Prophet(s) and his Ahlul Bayt--the Models of Excellence for All Times Shaykh Fadhel El- Sahlani Contribution of Muslims Towards Building Human Civilization Hasan Abbas UMAA Board and Advisors Meeting 10:15AM 10:45AM Set up Woman-- the Pace Setter of Islamic values Najah Bazzy Grooming Youth as Ambassadors of Islamic and Democratic Values Dr. Sayed Moustafa al-Qazwini 10:45AM 11:30AM Set up Presenting Islam in the Rapidly Changing World Sayed Mahdi Al-Modarresi (Australia) 10:45AM to 01:00PM Town Hall Meeting for the youth Contemporary Issues Confronting Muslim Youth UMAA Strategic Plan Adoption 11:30AM 12:15PM Volunteers Briefing Creating Futures Together - Empowering the Next Generation of Muslims in North America Dr. Hasnain Walji Town Hall meeting Contemporary Issues confronting Muslim Youth Panel: Jawad Khaki,Dr. Mohammad Mafi, Imam Hasan Qazwini 12.45-1.00 Award Ceremony Recognizing Excellence Jawad Khaki UMAA Strategic Plan Adoption 12:15PM 01:00PM The Future of Islam in America Dr.Anisa Abd el Fattah Award Ceremony Recognizing Excellence Jawad Khaki Dhuhrain and Lunch SECOND Session 02:00PM 04:00PM Moderator Alex Kronemer Moderator Sameer Ali 02:00PM 02:45PM Islam-the Challenges and the Future Prospects Dr. Robert Crane Growing up in America --Challenges and Opporunities Sayed Jawad Al-Qazwini Topic only???? Building Bridges between America and the Muslim World Elections Allocation of Responsibilities 02:45PM 03:15PM Our Youth-the Future Leaders of Islam in the West Dan Mekled Presenting Islam in the 21 st Century— Perspective of a Reverted Muslim Ali (Frankie) Cancel 03:15PM 04:00PM Justice and Equity for All-the Key to Resolving Global Issues Amir Mahallati Living Islam in America: the Shi'i Experience Dr. Liyakatali Takim Maghrib & Dinner 08:00PM 08:15PM   Welcoming the Guests--A Youth Resenatative 08.00 – 09.00 PM TOWN HALL MEETING UMMA – The way forward 08:00PM 10:30PM Interfaith Session “ Peace through Justice -- a Legacy and Commitment of the Abrahamic Faith “ Moderator: Parvez Hamedani Panelists: Father Jim Winkler, Norman G. Kurland, Imam Amir Mukhtar Faezi         9:30PM 11:00PM The Prospects of a Just Government And Successful Democracy in Iraq Moderator Ali al-Ghazvini Panel: Dr. Thomas Friedman,Dr. Maha Hussain BANQUET   Community Services available in the Four Washington Rooms 10:00 am and 02:00 - 04:00 pm Matrimonial Services (Rukhsana Naqvi & Fatima Naqvi) Washington Room #1 Baby Sitting Washington Room #2 Children's Movies Washington Room #3 Check Your Health -Free Clinic Washington Room #4   WORKSHOPS Sat Sun 04.30-06.30 Workshops (# 1 to 4 ) Workshops (# 5 to 8 ) 1. Career Building Dr. Ali Naqi Syed, Nazish Agha, Alex Kronemer Moderator: Syed Ehtesham Kazmi (confirnation awaited) .Law and Journalism -- Two great Careers Networking Careers in business 2. Family Issues Lubna Ismail, Dr. Mohammad Mafi, Dr. Naved Iqbal Moderator: Dr. Manzoor Rizvi Spousal Selection Nururing Relationship with Spouse Conflict Resolution 3. Role of Ijtihad in the rapidly changing World Amir mukhtar Faezi, Imam Hassan al-Qazwini, Dr.Liyakat Takim Moderator: Shaykh Ali Abu-Talib It's not the same world Where are we going Issues unique to living in the West 4. Be an Enterpreneur Dr. Hasnain Walji, Syed Iftikhar Husain, Zahid Rupani CPA Moderator: Zafar Azam Nut and bolts of starting a new business Ingredients of success in business Sources of funding for small business 5. Family Workshop Najah Bazzy, Fatima Khan, Narjis Sheikh Moderator: Shehla Malik Violence in Muslim families Islamic Solution in a troubled marriage Importance of counseling in marriage 6. Education Workshop Dr. Ghassan El-Chekhali, Dr. Syed Manzoor Rizvi, Husein Walji Moderator: Shaukat Jafri Watch your child's grades Importance of Sunday School Prospects of a full time Shia School 7. Political Workshop Sameer Qureshi (Democrat), a Republican, and an Independent Moderator: Zehra Naqvi Know your rights The power of vote Get involved in local politics 8. The Woman Workshop Dr. Abida Jafri, Dr. Salma Haque, Dr. Rana Jafri Moderator: Parveen Kazmi Medical issues unique to the Asian Women The mystique of Menopause-do not suffer in silence Free medical counseling