UNITY Through Diversity
Event Information
Description
We are excited to bring some of the most prominent and influential Muslim political leaders to this event to share the importance for American Muslims who are seeking a voice in politics. This event is open to all and the main theme or purpose is to educate and motivate the Muslim community in NJ to get involved in civic duty at local and county levels and in Law Enforcement. Please order your ticket and your guests tickets early so that we can ensure that there is enough space.
Our civic engagement should uphold piety and righteousness. Allah says in the Qu’ran:
{Let there arise out of you a group of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right and
forbidding what is wrong. And it is they who are the successful.} (Aal `Imran 3:104)
Moderator
- Dean Obeidallah - Dean, a lawyer turned writer and award winning comedian, has been using his skills to both entertain and educate people for years. He’s the host of SiriusXM radio’s daily program "The Dean Obeidallah show" making him the first Muslim American to host a national radio show. Dean writes weekly for The Daily Beast and for CNN.com Opinion. He has also written articles for various other publications including The Atlantic, The Washington Post and The Huffington Post.
Speakers
- Keynote speaker - Captain M. Muzzaffar Khan, United States Navy - Commanding Officer, Lakehurst Naval Support Acitivity and Deputy Commander Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
- Featured speaker - Tim Pino - Retired Chief and K9 Unit Commander of Somerset County Sheriff's Office
- Wa'el Alzayat, CEO EMGAGE PAC
- Dr. Asghar Kharazi, President Franklin Township Interfaith Council, Director and Vice President of Muslim Foundation Inc.
- Dr. Mohammed Ali Chaudry, Former Mayor of Basking Ridge
- Jimmy Small, President of Muslim League of Voters of NJ
- Ayaz Aslam, NJ Muslim Voter Project
- Imam Mohamad bin Ahmad, Chaplain, Bergen County Sheriff's Office
Time & Agenda
5:30 pm Registration
5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Greetings & Networking
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Main Event
*** Dinner will be served ***
Note: Event team has right to adjust the agenda for your best experience.
Cheers!