MUNA East Zone Concludes Three-Day Education Camp in Delaware

The Muslim Ummah of North America -MUNA East Zone held its three-day Member and Senior Member Education Camp 2026 from October 10 to 12 at the Ramada Hotel in Newark, Delaware.

Members and senior members from several states across MUNA’s East Zone attended the programme, which aimed to deepen Islamic knowledge, promote spiritual development, strengthen personal conduct in light of the Quran and Sunnah, develop leadership skills, improve organisational effectiveness and reinforce commitment to dawah activities.

The camp began under the chairmanship of Mahmudul Quadir Tafadar, president of MUNA’s East Zone. Zone Secretary Humayun Kabir and Education Department Director Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil coordinated the proceedings. Muhaddis Azim Uddin, a member of the East Zone Education Team and secretary of the Atlantic City Chapter, recited verses from the Holy Quran. Tafadar delivered the inaugural address.

Former MUNA National President Harun Or Rashid led sessions on Islamic responsibilities in family and personal life in light of Surah At-Tahrim, as well as the oath and commitments associated with organisational membership.

MUNA National Executive Director Arman Chowdhury, CPA, discussed the history and contemporary development of Islamic organisations around the world.

Abdullah Al Arif, MUNA’s National Assistant Executive Director and director of its Education Department, spoke on the ideal environment for an Islamic organisation, organisational challenges and their solutions, and ways to strengthen one’s relationship with the Holy Quran.

Ahmad Abu Ubayda, National Assistant Executive Director and director of the Dawah and Faith Awareness Department, conducted sessions on Hadith studies, leadership qualities and successful married life.

Abu Samiha Sirajul Islam, MUNA’s chief election commissioner, provided practical training on conducting effective discussions, preparing presentations, gathering information and designing slides.

One of the camp’s major highlights was the membership oath-taking ceremony for 16 participants. MUNA National President Imam Dalouer Hossain administered the oath, with the new members pledging their commitment to Islamic outreach, personal development and organisational responsibilities.

The three-day programme featured Quran study sessions, Hadith study and memorisation, topic-based discussions, written assessments, summary writing, presentations and self-evaluation activities. A special discussion and assessment session with the national president was also arranged for applicants seeking membership status.

The Atlantic Cultural Group of MUNA’s East Zone performed Islamic nasheeds during the camp, adding enthusiasm and inspiration to the gathering.

The concluding session, held on Monday, featured an ihtisab (self-accountability) and self-assessment programme coordinated by Zone Secretary Humayun Kabir. East Zone President Mahmudul Quadir Tafadar then delivered the closing remarks.

The camp ended at 1 p.m. with a supplication led by Ahmad Abu Ubayda, National Assistant Executive Director.

Organisers expressed hope that the knowledge and training gained during the camp would positively influence participants’ personal, family, dawah and organisational lives.

Mohammad Ibrahim Khalil (Team Member)
MUNA National Communication, Media, and Cultural Department