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IRUSA Packs Meals on 9/11 Day
On September 11, 2019, Islamic Relief USA volunteers and staff were an integral part of an outstanding effort to support five different successful “9/11 Day Meal Packs“ in cities across the United States. The five cities included Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York City, and Phoenix. The meal packs represent service to those in need, and remembering all who serve. Over a dozen staff members from Islamic Relief USA’s Volunteers, Public Affairs, Programs, and Fund Development departments collaborated together for the greatest possible impact. More than 60 volunteers across the country also came out sporting their blue IRUSA Volunteer t-shirts, a strong and positive representation of IRUSA’s core values (sincerity, compassion, social justice,…
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Ramadan Reflections: Day 19 Nafs Hack with Lisa Vogl
Nafs Hack: Being Consistent with Prayer and God My name is Lisa Vogl, and this is my Nafs Hack. Last year, I was in the most traumatic state of my life. It was the most difficult time I’ve ever had. I had changes going on. I became a single mother. I was newly divorced. I was moving, and I was trying to figure out so many changes in my life. At the start of Ramadan, I went to Allah (SWT) with so much dua’a, so much passion, so much dedication and devotion. I was in the masjid, and I was praying because I needed Allah (SWT). I needed his guidance.…
