With Allah’s Name, The Merciful Benefactor, The Merciful Redeemer. We Give all praise to Almighty G’d, Allah, Who reveals in our Holy Book, “Blessed be He in Whose power is the control over the universe and to Him belongs the whole creation and the rule over the creation. He has power over all things …” Q:7:54

Dear Community of Believers and Friends, while many may be in a state of anxiety over the election results and the present conditions here and around the world, despite these devastating realities we are reminded of the logic for our complete faith in Allah. We don’t believe in a G’d Who created everything and then left it up to us to do the rest. We believe in G’d who created everything and then governs everything. He sees, hears, and knows everything. We are reminded to continue to do all we can but to take comfort in knowing that Allah is always ruling, governing and in Charge, and everything else in temporary.

So let us not lose faith in our Creator nor lose hope in our fellow Americans.

Let’s continue to support and protect each other on a personal and even institutional level by preparing for the next rounds of elections and becoming involved with community organizations that operate past politics.Volunteer with local nonprofits or initiatives is an excellent way to contribute to your community and improve the conditions of people’s lives, no matter who holds public office. Additionally, we can practice being good friends, peers and neighbors. Lend a helping hand to those around you, show up for your loved ones and make time to connect with the people who are important to you.

In a society only seeming to become more individualistic, caring for each other is one of the easiest, most impactful forms of protest.

Though our most recent election has passed, it is never too early to help register more voters and plan to work the polls at the next election date. Never be afraid to write to or call your local public elected officials if you are dissatisfied with their policy priorities or actions, or if you want to bring a particular issue to their attention. These politicians should care about your opinions, as their reelection depends on your vote, and they often have systems to log and track the issues that constituents are bringing up.

By being active participants in our community and civic processes, we can exert some control over our experiences, freedoms, and opportunities rather than sitting idly by as politicians implement and roll back policy in what’s expected to be harmful ways.