Announcements

The Colorado Imam Council, representing Muslim leaders and communities across the state unequivocally condemns the recent violent and hateful targeted attack in Boulder and stands unshakable solidarity with our Jewish neighbors. We also affirm that First Amendment rights for all Americans must be protected and preserved at all costs.

As the Qur’an teaches: “Whoever kills a soul—it is as if they had slain all of humanity. And whoever saves a soul, it is as if they had saved all of humanity.” [Surat al-Mā’idah, 5:32]

The Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم was sent as a “mercy to all the worlds.” His example teaches us to stand against injustice wherever it occurs, and to defend the oppressed, not only when it is easy, but especially when it is difficult.

We call on faith leaders and our elected officials to prioritize the protection and well-being of marginalized communities, especially the American Jewish and American Muslim communities in the wake of this horrendous attack.

We must all resist the voices of division, hate and collective blame for the acts of a deranged and misguided individual. This is consistent we as also rejected the blaming any entire community for the shooting of three Palestinian college students in Vermont for wearing a Keffeya, the stabbing to death of six-year-old Wadea al-Fayoume in Chicago, the attempted to drowning of a 3-year-old Muslim Palestinian girl in Euless, Texas, or 23-year-old Palestinian-

American man was stabbed after attending a pro-Palestinian rally in Austin, Texas, or any number of violent incidents that have targeted American Muslims, Arab-Americans or any people including Jewish activists who have supported a ceasefire in Gaza.

May Allah grant healing to the wounded, justice to the oppressed, and strength to all who labor for peace rooted in dignity and truth.

Signed,

The Colorado Imam Council

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Submission Deadline and Instructions: 

• The enrollment period officially closed on February 28, 2025. 

• All accepted contestants are requested to finalize their work (Researches, Khutbah, Quiz) and submit them to Ramadan2025@uislamicacademy.com by Ramadan 9th. 

• Detailed instructions have been sent to your registered email addresses. 

Confirmation of Participation: 

• By now, all contestants should have received an E-mail and SMS notification regarding the status of their application. 

• If you did not receive an E-mail or SMS please chat on (Click here) 

• We extend our heartfelt apologies to those whose applications were not accepted due to the overwhelming number of submissions. 

Judging Dates and Options: 

• The judging period will take place between Ramadan 8th and Ramadan 20th. 

• We are pleased to offer both online and in-person judging options to cater to your preferences:

  • • Online Judging: A link for online judging will be sent to your registered email addresses by Ramadan 6th.

    • In-Person Judging: We have arranged two in-person judging dates:

Saturday, Ramadan 15th at Masjid Al-Shuhada' (Downtown Denver Islamic Center) at 4:00 PM

Sunday, Ramadan 16th at Islamic Center of Boulder (ICB)  at 4:00 PM

• We encourage those attending the in-person judging sessions to bring their families and friends. A special program, including Iftar and Taraweeh prayers, has been arranged for all attendees.

Results and Award Ceremony: 

• The results of the competition will be announced on Ramadan 27th. 

• The grand award ceremony, where winners and Participants will receive their prizes, will be held on Ramadan 29th at the Islamic Center of Boulder (ICB). 

We are eagerly anticipating your submissions and wish you all the very best in the competition!

Jazakum Allahu Khairan,

The UIA Team