05/25/2026
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,
Yesterday, May 24, 2026, we concluded what was truly one of the largest and most successful Muslim conventions ever held in Columbus, Ohio, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
The IANA Ohio convention featured inspiring lectures, beneficial panel discussions, sisters-only sessions, Qur’an and basketball competitions, Machad graduation ceremony, youth programs, and many other impactful activities that brought our community together in faith, knowledge, unity, and brotherhood.
Special thanks and appreciation go to the leadership of Masjid Ibn Taymiyah, its youth, scholars, speakers, volunteers, organizers, and the congregants who made this remarkable convention possible through their dedication, sacrifice, teamwork, and sincere commitment to serving the community.
Congratulations also go to the winners of the Qur’an competition and to the students who graduated from the Ibn Taymiyah Masjid & Islamic Center Machad program. We ask Allah سبحانه وتعالى to bless their knowledge, keep them steadfast upon the Qur’an and the Sunnah, and make them beneficial to their communities and the Ummah.
The level of unity, brotherhood, enthusiasm, and positive energy witnessed throughout the convention was truly inspiring—especially during these times of rising Islamophobia and increasing attacks against Muslims in the United States. Moments like these remind us that when communities face challenges and hardships, they can also rise stronger, more united, more grounded, and more focused on what truly matters.
We ask Allah سبحانه وتعالى to accept everyone’s efforts, bless the good deeds of all who participated, make this work sincerely for His sake alone, and continue to protect, guide, and bless our communities wherever they may be.
Jazakumullahu Khairan,
Yusuf Abdulle
Executive Director, Islamic Association of North America (IANA)
