MMWC - Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition

Welcome to MMWC

Our mission is to empower Muslim women by providing them with the skills and training necessary for self advocacy, leadership and economic security. To advocate for Islam and Muslims by promoting an accurate understanding of the faith, to encourage dialogue amongst all people, to protect civil liberties and to build relationships and coalitions that work for justice, harmony, peace and understanding.

We believe ...

In upholding the dignity of every human being
Diversity in race and ideology is a source of strength for our Country
Civil rights of all Americans must be protected regardless of faith
Building relations and establishing dialogue with individuals and institutions that advocate for justice and human rights
Most prejudice and hatred is a result of ignorance

Our Programs

Join us at any of our events and be a part of MMWC

"So How's It Going?" Dinner

Monthly, 3rd Wednesday @ 6:30pm

Join the MMWC for a potluck event that presents an opportunity for Muslim reverts to have an open discussion.

Children's Movie Night

Monthly, 3rd Friday @ 6pm

A family friendly movie night at the Islamic Resource Center taking place on our big screen!

IRC Book Club

Monthly, 2nd Monday @ 7pm

Join the IRC Book Club for a stimulating discussion on books chosen by the group.

Networking Brunch

Monthly, last Friday @ 10am

Join the MMWC for brunch, networking and interesting speakers on a variety of topics.

Beginner Arabic

Weekly, Sunday @ 10am

During this 13 week program, students work together in an engaging environment so they are able to communicate effectively in Arabic.

Intermediate Arabic

Weekly, Sunday @ 1:30pm

Intermediate level students continue to further develop literacy and fluency in an engaging and student-centered environment.

Women's Tafsir

Weekly, Tuesday @ 1pm

An in-depth look at the ayahs within the Qur'an, with special emphasis given to the historical and contemporary meanings. Held in Arabic.

Men's Tafsir

Weekly, Tuesday @ 7pm

An in-depth look at the ayahs within the Qur'an, with special emphasis given to the historical, spiritual and contemporary meanings.

Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival

MMWC is the founder of the Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival, one of only a few city-wide Muslim Film Festivals in the country.

The Milwaukee Muslim Film Festival is committed to discovering and sharing some of the most exciting and thought provoking films from around the world. Their aim is to use film as a means for presenting topics and issues that are timely, relevant and generate meaningful discussion about Muslims and the Muslim world.

Their dedicated team carefully selects films from across the globe that transcend countries, languages and cultures while highlighting the common humanity among people of all races, ethnicities and religious beliefs.

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Our Blog

Q&A with Janan Najeeb

December 03, 2016
Outreach
Nadifa Abdi

Janan Najeeb is a speaker, educator, business leader, activist, mother, and the force and founder behind a unique non-profit, the Islamic Resource Center (IRC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The lending library which allows patrons to borrow Islamic books, is the first of its kind in Wisconsin and was established in 2010. It is thought to be the first one in the United States that serves youth as well as adults in the same vein of a public library. Beyond books, the resource center serves as a meeting place for many social and educational activities.

MMWC Gallery

As much as we would like, we understand that not everyone can be physically present at our landmark events. Here are pictures that capture some of those moments.