Young Muslim Association
AbbreviationYMA
Formation1999
FounderSayed Hassan Qazwini
Founded atDearborn, Michigan, United States

The Young Muslim Association (YMA) is an Islamic organization founded in Dearborn, Michigan in 1999 by Imam Sayed Hassan Qazwini and is affiliated with the Islamic Center of America.[1][2] The YMA regularly scheduled programs and events throughout the year; with Friday programs which occurred all year long in the evenings.[3]

The stated goals of the YMA are to promote an Islamic way of life for Muslim youths.[4] The organization tries to enhance the leadership qualities of young people within the community.[5]

References

  1. ↑ Fawaz, Laura (29 January 2015). "Qazwini Resigns from Islamic Center of America". The Muslim Observer. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  2. ↑ HIV/AIDS in the Arab-American Community (PDF) (Report). AccessCommunity.org. p. 21. Retrieved 8 June 2023. Imam Hassan Qazwini is a scholar and the religious leader of the Islamic Center of America in Detroit, Michigan. His responsibilities at the Islamic Center of America include delivering Friday prayer in both English and Arabic; founding and directing the Young Muslim Association; and acting as religious leader for Muslim Shi'a Arabs in the U.S.
  3. ↑ Takim, Liyakat Nathani (September 2011). Shi'ism in America. New York University Press. p. 90. ISBN 9780814782972. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  4. ↑ "YMA Fact Sheet" (PDF). ymaonline.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 10, 2008.
  5. ↑ Karoub, Jeff (2008-10-22). "30/30 VISION: Young Muslims find mission, motivation in '30'". Arab America. The Times and Democrat. Retrieved 8 June 2023.


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