Each one, reach one
Strengthening Black Muslim Communities.
Youth programs. Healthy marriages. Young Adult connections. MANA turns community priorities into programs you can join.
Who we serve
African-American Muslim Communities and Institutions
A national network ensuring community needs don’t get buried as the broader Muslim landscape grows.
Blog & Resources
Nearly 100 essays, articles, and stories organized by topic. Subscribe…
A Legacy of Trust: Halal Watch Certification and the Umar Family’s 40-Year Commitment to Halal Integrity
For nearly four decades, one family’s dedication to Islamic dietary standards has quietly reshaped how American businesses serve halal-conscious consumers. Halal Watch Certification, founded in 1985 by Imam W.D. Umar,
Remembering Imam Warith Deen Umar: Building Institutions for Islam in America
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un — Surely we belong to Allah, and to Him we return. On May 18, 2026, Imam Warith Deen Umar returned to Allah at the
Rabiʿ al-Akhir: Every Moment Counts
Last month, we explored Rabiʿ al-Awwal, the first spring. This month brings us to Rabiʿ al-Akhir—and, as it turns out, spring isn’t finished yet. Rabiʿ al-Akhir is the fourth month
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Community Priorities
Youth. Marriage. Young Adults.
The top three priorities named by African American Muslims.
What We Do
Engaging the Community.
ITSFAAM
Initiative to Strengthen Families of African American Muslims
- Marriage: monthly town halls + two-part summit
- Youth: training manual + virtual program (late 2026)
- Young adults: year-round connection
Youth + Young Adults
A year-round hub for young Black Muslims to connect on their own terms.
Practical training for community leaders, backed by partners doing the work.
Diverse Community Partners
- Kamp Khalil — Florida
- Muslim Culture Con — Georgia retreat
- MASCON — track focusing on the Black Muslim community
- AHAD — Black Muslim Family Retreat — Texas
Research + Listening
National survey across 27 states + D.C. — one clear message: take care of the family first.
Network
A Relationship Is a Program Waiting to Happen.
What works in one city becomes possible in the next by networking and staying connected.
2027 Goal: MANA’s 20th Anniversary Conference — coming to a city near you.
Get Involved
You’re the Next One.
Connect your org or city to aligned work.
Programs, comms, design, logistics.
Convenings, retreats, workshops.
Co-host, share infrastructure.
So MANA can keep making connections in the community.
