THE MUSLIM WOMEN'S ASSOCIATION OF DAYTONA BEACH, INC.
AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY GROUP FOR ALL WHO BELIEVE IN LOVE AND EQUALITY FOR ALL HUMAN BEINGS
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to promote the values of Islam and increase community awareness regarding our faith by organizing, directing and conducting various educational, social, and intellectual forums in Volusia and Flagler Counties promoting a positive image of Islam. Our mission is to help women in need striving for self-improvement regain their strength emotionally and financially for a stronger family. The Muslims Women’s Association of Daytona Beach, Inc. aspire to build bridges of understanding among our interfaith communities between the Muslims and non-Muslims through community awareness activities and programs.
WELCOMING YOU TO JOIN THE TEAM
You can make a difference in the community by holding our hands under the umbrella of Muslim Women's Association of Daytona Beach, Inc. Membership forms and details are available on this website.
Current Affairs
MWA efforts for the Earthquake victims of Turkey and Syria: In the Muslim Women’s Association, Inc. (MWA) efforts to assist the community in transporting clothing and necessary supplies to Sanford, which will be shipped to Turkey and Syria. This is due to the devastating earthquakes impacting these countries. A large U-Haul truck is now stationed at the Islamic Center of Daytona Beach. For your convenience, the back door of the truck will be open each day this Sunday , Monday and Tuesday until 8pm. The drivers will be leaving for Sanford Tuesday morning at 9:30 am to unload the supplies, In sha Allah. This is a good time to clean out your closets, dressers and storage units in support of this very important cause. Please keep in mind that we are collecting for all of the displaced survivors of these two countries. It was reported on today’s news that over 46,000 people of all ages died in this recent calamity. MWA also provided financial support and give generous donation to ICDB for this cause.
Barakah of the month of Shaban: Shaban is a month in which good deeds are raised and brought in light to Allah, the all knowing. The Qiblah or direction for salāh was changed from masjid-ul Aqsa (in Jerusalem) to the "Ka'bah" at Masjid-ul-Harām (in Makkah) two years after hijrah on the 15th of Shaban.Therefore, praying for forgiveness and blessings paves the path to Jannah (Heaven). People can also fast on 15th of Shaban but it is not obligatory to fast on Shab-e-barat. There is tradition/hadith documented in the Sunan of ibn Majah and the Musnad of Imam Ahmed bin Hanbal, in which an incident occurred on the 15th night of Shaban in the Prophet’s time while he was in Madinah. The Prophet’s wife, ‘Aishah narrates that she woke up in the middle of the night and found the Prophet away from home. She looked for him and found him at the graveyard and upon being questioned by her, he said that this the night that Allah forgives; hence the name Layla-tul Barā'ah (Night of Forgiveness).
COVID 19 UPDATE
May Allah swt bless all of us with his mercy and forgiveness. May he accept our prayers and fasts during this blessed month!
Rabi Al-Awal Mubarak
Due to COVID 19 Pandemic, MWA has postponed all its events that involved socialization and gatherings. We are continuing with our activities that do not require extensive personal interaction. We are always ready to help with our available resources for our community members, who are experiencing a hardship due coronavirus or any other reason. COVID 19 vaccines are available for 60 years and up. Visit volusia.org/coronavirus or call 1-866-345-0345.
CORONAVIRUS VACCINES
Online appointments can be made through the State of Florida's appointment scheduling system at myvaccine.fl.gov. Residents may also call 833-540-2077 to register for an appointment.
At this time, the following Florida residents may register for an appointment at the Fairgrounds:
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Long-term care facility residents and staff.
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Persons 18 years of age and older.
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Health care personnel with direct patient contact.
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Persons determined to be extremely vulnerable to COVID-19. (signed form required see below)
The Pfizer vaccine is authorized for persons age 16 and up. The Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines are authorized for persons age 18 and up.
For the latest vaccine updates, please visit the department's website or Volusia.org/coronavirus
ABOUT OUR ASSOCIATION
The Muslim Women's Association of Daytona Beach, Inc. is a non profit organization founded by the devoted group of Muslim women who are the members of Islamic Center of Daytona Beach, Florida.
WOMEN'S IN ISLAM
Islam give a tremendous respect to women. It gives the equal status to men and women in all walks of Life. Muslim men and women are morally equal in Allah's sight and are expected to fulfill the same duties of worship, prayer, faith, almsgiving, fasting, and pilgrimage to Mecca.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
The Muslim Women's Association of Daytona Beach, Inc. offers tremendous numbers of extremely valuable programs and services, which includes, annual Dawa event, Food Pantry, Coat Drive, Scholarships for students etc.
