Queens, NY, April 5, 2020: The Corona Virus has created upheaval for there are over 2,600 deaths in New York City.  Having a loved one passing away brings additional heartache and puts us in a state of mourning.  We pray for the forgiveness of our Muslim brothers and sisters who have passed away. May Allah (swt) grant them Jannatul Firdaus (Highest Paradise).  We ask Allah (swt) to comfort their family and ease their burden during this difficult time.

If you need assistance to coordinate the burial of a family member, click the button below for the contact list.

Queens, NY, April 3, 2020:  The COVID-19 Coronavirus is spreading. Over 300,000 cases reported in the USA with over 1,900 deaths in New York City.  It is obligatory upon us to do our part to curtail the spread of the virus and keep our families and communities safe.

CAMA continues to recommend that Masaajid be closed for the forseeable future.  This decision was difficult to reach, but it is based on inputs from Masjid representatives, consideration of Fiqh principles (rulings),  and the current guidelines from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), medical professionals, and officials of various cities, states, and the federal government.  This means that:

• All daily prayers in the Masjid should be suspended.
• Salaat-ul-Jumuah should not be performed in the Masjid.
• All Madarsah classes and social activities for the Masjid should be suspended.

As Muslim Americans, we want to extend our support to all Americans as we collectively combat the spread of this virus.  We know that this decision while being difficult is taken on a collective basis in the best interest of our entire community.

All Praise is for Allah (تَعَالَى) without whose favor we would not have been on the right path.  On October 5-7, CAMA staged its second convention with the theme “Islam: Solution in Challenging Times”.   Alhamdulillah, the convention attracted over 800 Caribbean American Muslim attendees, volunteers, and organizers to explore the solutions of challenges faced by Muslims in the  American society. 

It was resolved that CAMA, a nonprofit, will focus on:

1. Initiate programs, activities, and social services for everyone’s benefit.
2. Empower Muslims to effect changes that will strengthen their ties with Islam and benefit the community at large. 
3. Develop programs catering to all age groups and to raise the level and standard of Islamic education.

CAMA will be embarking on a voluntary assessment of businesses selling Halaal food in the Southern Queens area.  This initiative seeks to protect our communities to properly adhere to Islamic dietary guidelines.  

More information coming soon, In shaa Allah.

CAMA Strongly Condemns any and all acts of terror. 

The world has witnessed too many mass shootings and other acts of violence targeting innocent people based on their race, ethnicity, or religion.  We strongly express our outrage at these heartless acts that has taken too many lives and left countless more seriously injured.  

We continue to see such acts against people of all faiths and continue to condemn them all in no uncertain terms.   Terrorism has no place in Islam.  Whether the victims of terrorism are Muslims or non-Muslims, whether it is committed by individuals or a larger group or organization, all of these acts of violence run counter to the tenets of Islam, the religion of peace.