Networking with other like-minded individuals or groups in developing quality national basketball/dawah events for Muslim youth and their non-Muslim associates from 11-30yrs old.
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About me: I'm a single father, former middle school science teacher, and youth basketball coach. I am the commissioner of the Muslim Youth Basketball Association(MYBA) www.mybausa.org
About MYBA
Founded in the Fall of 2004, and based in Houston, Texas, MYBA is a work in progress that began with an idea that since the game of basketball has such a broad and popular appeal amongst Muslim youth, organized, competitive basketball could be a means of harnessing scattered resources in an effort aimed at developing in Muslim youth:
--high moral character, individual responsibility, and integrity
--fraternal bonds of kinship that transcend ethnicity, culture, and socio-economic status
--physical fitness, teamwork, and leadership skills
--tolerance and appreciation for the unique contributions of others
--the yearning to love Islam, to respect it's principles, and to faithfully adhere to the commandmants of Allaah (swt) and His Messenger (saaws) on and off the basketball court.
"Through it's year-round leagues, tournaments, and special events, MYBA will strive to keep the focus on tarbiyyah (Islamic upbringing) while giving young people opportunities for personal growth and fulfillment in playing the game of basketball at a highly competitive level"
Jamaaluddin al-Haidar
MYBA Commissioner
Who I'd like to meet: Individuals and organizations who would rather use their money to support a non-profit Muslim youth organization instead of handing it over to the IRS...NBA players,NCAA players, and coaches who sincerely want to work with the youth and assist their programs physically and financially.
y laikum as salaam brother...this is a beautiful thing that u have started...will there be a chapter in my area? may i mention this 2 our Imam? our mas-jid? maybe we can get our youth in orlando involved as well