M.I.L.A.D Foundation Inc. officially formed on April 17, 2010, though its founders had organized religious events in Milwaukee since 1997, including the first Milad Shareef in 1998. The foundation celebrates key Islamic events like Eid Milad-un-Nabi, Shab-e-Bara'at, and Ramadan traditions, aiming to connect the community with Islam, the Qur'an, and Sunnah.
M.I.L.A.D Foundation Inc. took its first breath as a fully structured organization on the 17th of April in 2010 publicly. We initiated by celebrating Gyarhween Shareef for the first time in the history of Milwaukee.
However, since 1997 in Milwaukee, without any organization name or forum, the establishing founders of M.I.L.A.D Foundation had then successfully organized many public events; around the same time when Al-Quran Masjid (Brown Deer Rd. Milwaukee) began its services. One of our first events was a Mehfil-e-Naat - which also happened to be the first Milad Shareef to have ever been celebrated in Milwaukee, where we were honored to have, Naat reciter and lyricists the Late Qamar Anjum Sahab as our chief guest.
Introducing our religious observance to commemorate and celebrate Islamic Holy and significant days and events, M.I.L.A.D Foundation’s brothers and sisters celebrated the first-ever Mawlid of our Beloved Prophet 
. (Jashn-e-Eid Milad-un-Nabi ) in Milwaukee, on 10th July 1998 (15th Rabi-ul-Awwal), in Al-Quran Masjid. In which we were honored to request Allamah Sayed Shah Turab-ul-Haq Qadri Sahab (RA) as our Guest Speaker. That was remarkable because it was the first time any Islamic scholar, from Ahl-e-Sunnat Wal Jama`at, with that quality, value, and importance in the realm of Islamic scholars was invited over in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Besides Milad Shareef (Mawlid) of our Beloved Prophet , we were incredibly blessed to have been able to set publicly enjoyed and renowned traditions in Milwaukee. We celebrated Shab-e-Bara'at, Shab-e-Mairaj, all the values of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak such as Iftar, Suhoor, Taraweeh, Aitikaaf, and celebration of Lailat-ul-Qadar and the glories of Shawwal in the same Masjid, Al-Qur`an.
Moreover, M.I.L.A.D Foundation's members were and are blessed to remember how important all the months of our Calendar are and held at least one event every moon to bring the significance of each month into the light for our community to celebrate and understand. For example, remembering the history of Shohda-e-Karbala, honoring Yaum-e-Raza, Zikr-e-Ilahi in first ten nights of ZilHajj and remembrance of Manasik-e-Hajj, and focusing on the essential days of Auliyya-e-Uz`zam-o-Sufiya-e-Karaam (RZ).
As there was an unnamed team that was continuously and tirelessly working towards the prosperity of the community while incorporating our religion into our daily lives. We thought it would be best to give it a brand to go by, a symbol for people to remember, to get closer to Islam, Qur`an, and Sunnah. We wished to make a proper order for this circle of events to become whole on a singular platform. It was then when we decided to name us and our efforts "M.I.L.A.D Foundation Inc.", which stands for Mohibban of Islamic Learning and Academic Demonstration Foundation.
We planted a small seed many years ago, and now we see it growing and thriving like a fully-grown and beautifully flourished tree, with leaves in all the best hues of green and fruits hanging low, for all of us to grasp and enjoy the sweetness from, as Allah's Blessings and Rehmah.
In accordance with Holy Qur’an and Sunnah, M.I.L.A.D Foundation as an organization brings our community together to better understand and learn our beloved religion Islam in the light of Tasawwuf (Sufism). Through different events we are able to better grasp the philosophy of our religion. It is our goal to bring forth the truest picture of Islam as a religion of Peace, Love, Forgiveness, Acceptance, Respect, Sacrifice, Tolerance, and above all, Human Rights- Tasawwuf (Sufism) teaches us Charity and betterment of the Community as a whole regardless of others religions, casts, creeds, sects, race, sex, ethnic background, socioeconomic groups, and/or age.
“Love towards everyone, Malice towards none,” InshaAllah. In accordance with Holy Qur’an and Sunnah, each day we hope and pray to build a positive Community enriched with the true teachings of Islam, via Tasawwuf (Sufism).
* for everyone regardless of their religion, cast, creed, sect, race, sex, ethnic background, socioeconomic group, age etc.
Promotion and motivation to learn and serve basic education, knowledge, studies, and practices of Islam according to Holy Qur’an and Sunnah.
Disseminate the message of the Islamic Sciences and Academic Studies of Tasawwuf (Sufism), according to the illuminated path of Sufiyyaa-e-Karaam (R.A)
MILAD Foundation is greatly eager and optimistic to continuously increase its concrete and constructive efforts to establish a Center working profusely on vast variety of services for our community, such as
Organizing charity/donation programs and events
Efforts for self-help basis, motivating to better understand the best usage of available resources for charity purposes.
Welfare strategies for socioeconomically challenged families
Engaging the community in psychological calmness and spiritual enlightenment through religious understanding
Educate to develop a better understanding of precious philosophy of Islam as a religion of human rights, peace, love and tolerance.
Gaining Spiritual Permanence, Cordial Calmness and Successfulness here and hereafter.
Encourage
Unity among Muslims and People of Diverse Culture, Faiths and backgrounds for the sake of Global Peace
Learning attitude towards noble behavior (Akhlaq-e-Hasna), love, compassion, politeness, tolerance, patience, moderation with Proper Manners (Adab-e-Taa’azam), and respect for self and others.
Healthy environment for recreational activities - art, literature, & games associated with the modern world.
Acceptance of others.
Condemn negative practices such as
Hatred - towards other religions, casts, creeds, sects, race, sex, ethnic background, socioeconomic groups, age etc
Aggression - towards other religions, casts, creeds, sects, race, sex, ethnic background, socioeconomic groups, age etc
Extremist tendencies - towards other religions, casts, creeds, sects, race, sex, ethnic background, socioeconomic groups, age etc
Inequality - towards other religions, casts, creeds, sects, race, sex, ethnic background, socioeconomic groups, age etc
Begin Prison Reform Program. “Hate the Crime, Not the Criminal”
Modification of behavioral tendencies and practices
Character enhancement through education and spiritual understanding
Practicing the act of Acceptance - rejecting the crime and the circumstances that led to the crime while avoiding the blame on the person only. (Situational dependency in effect)
Practicing the act of Redemption - Those who have commit acts beyond social and religious norms and values must accept their doings as theirs only. Begin their reform by developing Sense of Responsibility towards their actions, the community and the betterment of themselves. “I did it, I need to repent”
Make efforts to publish educational and promotional print material explaining social issues, misconceptions, and biases concerning Islam
Stay updated with the latest Islamic news, global events, and community highlights.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum.
09
OCT, 24
Explore our gallery, capturing moments of faith, compassion, and community in action.
All rights reserved by M.I.L.A.D Foundation © 2024