“More Than One” the play, Back by Popular Demand!

Loveymae Productions is presenting an encore presentation of “More Than One” the play.

When: This drama-comedy will be held on November 20, 2010 at 2:00pm and 7:00pm

Where: Georgia State University’s Speakers Auditorium, 44 Courtland St, Atlanta, GA 30303.

Cost: Tickets are now on sale for $20 general admission ($15 for students and senior citizens). Discounted prices will be given for block seating of 10+. Call 404-552-3554 or 678-531-1755 for more ticket information or email morethanonetheplay@gmail.com.

You can NOW purchase your tickets through paypal! Send your payment to loveymaeproductions@gmail.com Attn: Tickets (include the number of tickets in your message.) You will receive a confirmation email and we will include your name/confirmation # on the will-call list.

Synopsis: Come and be the proverbial “fly-on-the-wall” as four Muslim couples use love, laughter, and faith to choose their next path in marriage. The young newly-weds face outside temptation in the work place; while, the wife of another couple, who is stricken with cancer, decides what is best for her husband. Have you ever wondered how polygny works in Islam? Meet two families who are trying to make it work.

Local playwright and producer Yvette Suhailah West uses life experiences to show us “more than one” way to live and love in the name of marriage. The play is energetic, emotional, and informative!

More Information: Email morethanonetheplay@gmail.com or call 404-552-3554/678-531-1755 for more ticket information.

9/11 Peace Vigil - Community Outreach

What: 9/11 Peace Vigil

When: Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 7pm

Where: Pak Community Center, 2855 Rolling Pin Lane, Suwanee, GA 30024 (Map)

Who: Atlanta Muslims

Link to Event Invitation on Facebook

Something to Ponder - New Progressive Books

Religion Dispatches looks at two books that address interfaith, universal religion and Judaism among other things. I believe I see potential book club selections brewing!!

It's Really All About God: Reflections of a Muslim Atheist Jewish Christian
by Samir Selmanovic

Everything Is God: The Radical Path of Nondual Judaism
by Jay Michaelson

Careful, these books might make you really look at your own faith in a different way!

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Kelly
American Islamic Fellowship
blog@americanislamicfellowship.com

What Can I Do? Aasiya Zubair Hassan's Death

The American Islamic Fellowship was saddened and dismayed to hear of the death of Aasiya Zubair Hassan. Ms. Hassan worked hard to build bridges among the many different cultures of the world and was very respected by our community. AIF was also saddened to hear her husband, Muzzammil Hassan, has been charged in her murder. AIF Advisor, Asra Nomani writes about the family's struggles; "Deadly Family Secrets."

The AIF condemns all acts of violence irrespective of who is involved and what the impetus may have been. Domestic violence is a widespread problem that crosses all cultures, faiths, communities, races, and ethnic groups.On March 14, 2009, AIF is sponsoring the 2nd Annual "Not In Our Name: United Against Domestic Violence" (NION). NION is an inter and intra-faith effort to educate the public about this particularly difficult societal struggle. NION hopes to move participants to action and bring together diverse voices from many faith traditions to show solidarity toward bringing an end to all kinds of violence. Mona Eltahawy, an award-winning international journalist will be speaking at the event and addresses the issue of domestic violence in Islam surrounding Ms. Hassan's death in her article, "The Sister We Missed."

For more information about "Not In Our Name: United Against Domestic Violence," as well as informational, educational, and activist resources for domestic violence available nationally, please visit the NION website.

Many voices from within the Islamic community are speaking out against this terrible tragedy including the Islamic Society of North America who issued this statement. The SBIA San Jose Masjid has begun the initiative, "Imams Speak Out: Domestic Violence Will Not Be Tolerated in Our Communities" in an effort to spur Imams and communities to discuss this problem at Friday services. Muslims for Progressive Values, is sponsoring a petition to End Domestic Violence in the Muslim World. Please visit the petition site for more information.

Please contact AIF at newsletter@americanislamicfellowship.com for more information or questions.

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Board of Directors
American Islamic Fellowship
newsletter@americanislamicfellowship.com