••• “And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become divided.” (Quran 3:103) ••• “If you give thanks, I will give you more.” (Quran 14:7) ••• “And whoever puts all his trust in Allah, then He will suffice him.” (Quran 65:3) ••• “Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.” (Qur’an 13:11) ••• “Allah is with the doers of good.” (Quran 29:69) ••• “Allah is with those who have patience.” (Quran 2:153) ••• “And whoever holds firmly to Allah has (indeed) been guided to a straight path.” (Quran 3:101) ••• “And He found you lost and guided [you]. And He found you poor and made [you] self-sufficient.” Quran (93:7-8) ••• “Call upon Me, I will respond to you.” (Quran 40:60) •••

Meet Malika Umar, MANA’s Network Coordinator

Announcements, Legacy & Profiles

Meet Malika Umar, our dynamic Network Coordinator! In her role, Malika collaborates with three active cohorts to bring their annual final projects to life. Her passion for preserving the legacy of African-American Muslims inspired her to join the MANA team. Malika’s academic research delves into the history of African-American Muslim communities and explores Afrofuturism through an Islamic perspective. A lifelong learner, Malika enjoys photography, filmmaking, participant observation, and discovering the most walkable cities. Originally from Albany, NY, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Anthropology from Harvard University (Class of 2023) and is preparing to pursue a graduate degree.

We are so delighted to have Malika on our team. She is an incredible asset! MashaAllah, tabarakaAllah, and alhamdulillah!