Join the MANA Network and help us achieve the following goals:
In the Network
In the Network
The benefits of networking are found in every industry and organization. Networking achieves the objectives of building community relationships to strengthen our capacity. Let’s build and strengthen our capacity as African-American Muslims by building and strengthening our network.
To see an America where justice, equality,
and righteousness reigns and where
the legacy of Islam lives on.
To grow and maintain a broad-based alliance of Muslims dedicated to strengthening African American Muslim communities and institutions
To see an America where justice, equality,
and righteousness reigns and where
the legacy of Islam lives on.
To grow and maintain a broad-based alliance of Muslims dedicated to strengthening African American Muslim communities and institutions
We to invite you to be part of something truly special – our 99 Hearts Campaign. At MANA, we are dedicated to supporting, strengthening, and empowering the African-American Muslim community. We are looking for 99 individuals whose hearts are aligned with our mission to join hands with us as monthly donors.
Let’s put our hand and hearts together!
Joshua has strong roots in the American Muslim community. He started attending national Muslim youth camps at the age of 12 and continued as a participant, counselor and speaker for over 30 years. Joshua entered the U.S. Air Force in 1995 and served as a Police officer for four years. He was a key contributor in establishing Friday prayer services on base for Muslim military members and went on to serve as an Imam in Goldsboro, NC for several years. After the military, Joshua immersed himself in community activism. He managed the Civil Rights department for the Council on American-Islamic Relations from 2000-2004 and helped oversee a Baltimore Muslim community and neighborhood development project from 2004-2007. Before starting at Duke in July 2018, Joshua worked with youth and families for 11 years at one of the largest Muslim communities in America. His diverse background gives him a unique perspective on many issues and helps him connect with students. He holds a Master’s Degree in Religious Studies and a Doctorate of Ministry from Hartford Seminary.
Bilal Sunni-Ali was born William R. Johnson on July 13, 1948, in Harlem, New York, and was the youngest child of Robert Lloyd Johnson and Lois Ethel Johnson. Raised in
Dhul Qadah, the 11th month in the Islamic calendar, holds great importance as one of the four sacred months ordained by Allah. These four months—Dhul Qadah, Dhul Hijjah, Muharram, and
The quest for knowledge in Islam transcends mere study; it is a holy journey of the heart and spirit, guided by divine illumination. The initial revelation to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
MANA’s leadership team is comprised of diverse leaders who have a passion for serving the community and come from a wide range of professional and educational backgrounds. Among them are academics, Imams, chaplains, business professionals, community activists, licensed counselors and therapists. The organizations and institutions they represent provide an array of valuable services to the communities they serve.
Founding Member
Founding Member
Board Member
Board Member
Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA) is a national network of masjids, Muslim organizations, and individuals committed to working together to address the urgent needs of the African-American Muslim community.
