EMBRACE
ABOUT EMBRACE
According to a study done by Pew Research in 2018, Muslims lose just as many converts as they gain. This is primarily due to the fact converts find themselves marginalized from the greater Muslim community. In order for Islam to grow in America, we need to invest in the indigenous Muslims, i.e the converts. Embrace: A Project of ICNA is a convert led initiative which serves is to empower, integrate, nourish, and educate our diverse Muslim convert community by providing safe social spaces which encourage growth, shape their Islamic identity, and equip them with knowledge they need for their lifetime journey. We strive to provide a sense of family and community that many converts search for in the Muslim community. Founded in 2017, Embrace invests in building a community of Muslim American converts through a variety of services catered towards them such as weekly convert led Halaqahs, Islamic Classes, Social Programs, Ramadan Iftar Programs, Eid Programs, and others.
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Convert Neighbor Nets
Join us weekly in the DFW metroplex:
- Euless – Tuesdays
- Richardson – Wednesdays
Led by convert Imams, Neighbor Nets provide a welcoming space for converts to learn, share, and discuss topics relevant to their unique journeys. Sessions encourage open conversation, family bonding, and leadership growth.
Each location also hosts a monthly potluck on the third week, focused on building community and connection.
Islam 101 Class
Embrace conducts 8 week Islam 101 classes for New Muslims taught by a convert Imam with experience of teaching converts for over 20 years. In this class we cover core beliefs such as the Pillars of Islam, and Faith; including step-by-step purification and prayer. We also discuss in detail the importance of striving for spiritual excellence. This class is important for converts since taught from a perspective American Muslims can most easily identify. Embrace strives to educate new Muslims about their new religion without any cultural biases and misconceptions. .
Annual Convert Conference
Embrace hosts an annual conference that unites converts in DFW around a unique cause each year. The features diverse convert speakers who address the challenges and values of being Muslim in America. Sessions are interactive, encouraging attendees to share their voices and work together in tackling issues relevant to the convert community.
Seasonal Convert Potlucks
Embrace holds seasonal potlucks every spring, summer, fall, and winter. These potlucks are held outside of Neighbor Nets and bring both Neighbor Nets together in a less formal environment. Members are encouraged to bring their favorite dishes to share in these potlucks. We also try to have games and ice breaking activities for Embrace members to build relationships with one another. These potlucks serve to further build Embrace as a convert community and create bonds between Embrace family members.
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FRIEND OF ICNA DALLAS
Annual Ramadan & Eid Programs
ICNA Dallas provides materials such as a Holy Quran, brochures, and flyers for those taking part in Dawah activities. Our chapter also actively participates in dawan activities to clear misconceptions about Islam. One such example Is the dawah booths that we set up around the Greater Dallas area. We have seen the positivity that results from a healthy exchange about Islam and Muslims tirst-nana, including the countless shanadans that have resulted. ve are always accepting volunteers to staff our booths. If you’d like to help us educator others about the deen and tackle common misconceptions, please contact us.
