Memorial Day Weekend Camp "Islam in America"

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Memorial Day Weekend Camp "Islam in America"
Anonymous
01/22/02 at 16:53:41
Islam in America: Peril & Promise

Muslim Support Group will be hosting an educational retreat scheduled
for Memorial Day weekend Friday May 24 through Monday May 27, 2002. It
continues in the same vein as MSG's overall vision and objectives. MSG
has confirmed an impressive lineup of scholars from across the United
States to address the social, political, and intellectual challenges of
Muslims inAmerica. In the wake of the recent tragedies of September 11
there is a need for Muslims, especially in America, to engage their
resources for introspection and to effectively disseminate the
unadulterated teachings ofIslam. MSG is pleased to have confirmed the following
academic scholars:

* Dr. Abd al Hakim Jackson - Professor University of Michigan (Ann
Arbor)
* Dr. Umar F. Abd-Allah - Instructor Nawawi Foundation (Chicago)
* Dr. Sulayman Nyang - Professor Howard University (Washington D.C.)
* Dr. Ingrid Mattson - Professor Hartford Seminary (Hartford)
* Dr. Aminah McCloud - Professor DePaul University (Chicago)

These scholars were carefully selected for their scholarship,
expertise, and ability to effectively communicate with the participants. The
retreat's theme Islam in America: Peril & Promise will expound on ideas of
pluralism, civil discourse, introspection, the history of Islam in the
Americas, and Islam's overarching principles of justice, goodwill,
decency, and morality. We expect 90 to 100 participants from across the
country though the majority will be from within the state of Texas. We
will be holding the retreat at Camp Young Judea
http://www.cyjtexas.org/retreat.html, an exclusive retreat nestled in
the hill country near San Marcos, Texas. Camp Young Judea's facilities
are ideal for the retreat envisioned by MSG. They provide an
all-inclusive package that includes air-conditioned cabins, dining and meeting
facilities, an assortment of recreational facilities and activities
including boating, hiking, sports, and swimming, and fully prepared Kosher
meals and snacks. Though actual costs per person are higher, with the
help of donations and charitable contributions we are able to subsidize
the cost per person for a savings of over $70.00. We anticipate that your
cost per person will be only $150.00.
Re: Memorial Day Weekend Camp "Islam in America"
se7en
01/22/02 at 20:22:12

as salaamu alaykum,

this sounds awesome!  who's organizing it?  where's registration info?
Re: Memorial Day Weekend Camp "Islam in America"
zeyn
01/25/02 at 23:45:08
salam,
muslim suppourt group is based out of houston ..i'll get the proper contact info and post it on here.
Zeyn
Re: Memorial Day Weekend Camp "Islam in America"
zeyn
01/26/02 at 01:21:33
please go to the website for more info www.msgweb.org
Re: Memorial Day Weekend Camp "Islam in America"
Anonymous
01/28/02 at 19:39:28
This is some updated information about the camp during
Memorial Day Weekend.  Unfortunately, Dr. Aminah McCloud will not be able to
come.  But the others are still registered.  And I have listed the
contact information below.

Muslim Support Group will be hosting an intensive retreat entitled
Islam in America: Peril & Promise
Speakers
* Dr. Abd al Hakim Jackson - Professor University of Michigan (Ann
Arbor)
* Dr. Umar F. Abd-Allah - Instructor Nawawi Foundation (Chicago)
* Dr. Sulayman Nyang - Professor Howard University (Washington D.C.)
* Dr. Ingrid Mattson - Professor Hartford Seminary (Hartford)

Event Information
Dates: Memorial Day Weekend 2002 (Friday May 24 - Monday May 27)
Location: Camp Young Judea in Wimberley, Texas
Cost: $145.00 per person (Early Registration)
        $160.00 per person (After April 15)
Deadline: All applications must be received by May 1, 2002
Age: Must be 18 years or older to register

Location Details and Amenities
*   Nestled in the beautiful hill country of Southwest Texas
*   Air-conditioned lodging and meeting halls
*   Paddle boating and Canoeing available
*   Scenic Hiking trails
*   Sporting facilities including basketball pavilion and spacious
fields
*   All meals will be prepared and served by staff
*   Baby-sitting will be provided
*  Free transportation from Houston

Event Overview
The Educational Retreat is geared to be an intensive learning
experience
with some of the most distinguished academic scholars in the country.
While
there will be time for recreation and leisure, the primary focus of the
retreat will be the lectures and presentations. MSG has carefully
selected
these scholars for their expertise, scholarship, and ability to
effectively
communicate the material. The retreat will focus on (1) the history of
Muslims in the Americas, (2) cognate values and vision common to both
the
Islamic and American traditions, and (3) the challenges confronting the
Muslim community as it attempts to appropriate an identity and paradigm
unique to its realities in America. MSG is anticipating 90 to 100
participants from across the country.

For Additional Information and to Obtain an Application
Webpage: www.msgweb.org
Email: msgretreat@yahoo.com
Call: 281-587-6043

What is Muslim Support Group?
Muslim Support Group (MSG) is a non-profit educational organization
based in
Houston, Texas. MSG is dedicated to elucidating the noble teachings of
Islam, its tradition, sacred law, development, and cultural ethos. By
doing
so it hopes to illustrate the common values that are at the apex of
both the
Islamic and American traditions. Since its inception over six years
ago, MSG
has provided forums for scholars from across the country by organizing
seminars, classes, dinners, dialogues, and retreats.


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