The Institute's objective is to initiate projects that will develop a capability for sustained self-help in the areas of agriculture, healthcare, education, economic development and cultural exchange. By supporting farm projects, the Institute fosters dignity through work and enables people to develop the capability to feed themselves and their families. By providing health care, the Institute will improve the quality of life for thousands of children and adults and leave a legacy of health and well being to future generations. By providing skill training, the Institute develops economic opportunity. By teaching children and adults to read and study Qur'an and Hadith, the Institute promotes literacy and offers future generations a legacy of knowledge and an ethical framework for living.
The African American Islamic Institute, Inc. has established a Qur`anic School in Medina-Kaolack, Senegal, where children from New York, Atlanta, Memphis, Washington, DC, Detroit, London and the Caribbean study Qur`an. They also receive academic support in secular subjects. By this, they receive academic credit, which permits their successful re-entry into the educational system upon their arrival home. Students who have completed their studies by memorizing the entire Qur`an (Hafiz) have been admitted to colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. The School offers children and young adults a unique opportunity to live and study in an Islamic environment, and a rich and meaningful cultural experience. Teachers and educators are recruited to teach Elementary and High School level English and Math, and Computer Literacy, to students who are in Medina to study Qur'an and to local children and adults. This allows the students to keep up with their secular studies while benefiting from living in Africa in an Islamic environment, under the direction and guidance of Shaykh Hassan Cisse.
The Institute has also established a Socio-Medical Center in Medina-Kaolack, Senegal, currently under the Medical Direction of Dr. Karimah Joseph, which recruits physicians and other
health care professionals to provide medical care and health education through
commitments of anywhere from two weeks to one year of service. Volunteers
provide their own airfare, with the Institute providing room and board for the
duration of their service.
The physicians and health care professionals also travel into the countryside to provide medical care and health education to the rural community around Kaolack, Senegal.
[For more information about the African American Islamic Institute see: aaii.info.]
Contributions of over-the-counter medicines and first-aid supplies, books for the library and schools, computer hardware and software, and financial support may be made to the following AAII (US) organizations:
The African American Islamic Institute,
5800 Arlington Avenue suite 5B,
New York, NY 10471
The African American Islamic Institute,
2575 Jolly Road,
College Park GA
(especially for shipments overseas)
The African American Islamic Institute,
P.O. Box 02075,
Detroit, MI 48202
(especially for the A.A.I.I. Newsletter, Noor Ala Noor Home Page, and other publications).
Shaykh Hassan Cisse has received many declarations, medals, and awards. He has received the key to the cities of Memphis, Tennessee Cleveland, Ohio Washington, D.C. and Detroit, Michigan.
Certificate-1
Certificate-2
Certificate-3
Certificate-4
Certificate-5
A NEW NOTICE, A Certificate presented to Shaykh Hassan Cisse saying that he has made a huge and precious contribution and that he has been a great help for the 'Movement Of Mauritanian Refugees' in Senegal. This certificate was given by the 'Humans Rights Defense' organization. [August-04]
A Declaration by Shaykh Ibrahim, also lovingly called, Baye Niasse, following discussions between the Government and Muslim Religious Leaders on the Family Code (1971-1972) *June-04
Shaykh Hassan Cisse's visit in South Africa, Aug-02
An Agreement Letter in Arabic between Shaykh Hassan's new Medical School and the University of Sudan.(*2003)
Abuja Nigeria Declaration 2005
Shaykh Hassan Cisse Speech, Abuja-2005
Shaykh Hassan Cisse Speech, Bamako, Mali-2005
History of Senegal: by Shaa'ista Tayyab
Senegal is located on the West Coast of Africa. It has 75,000 square miles. In the 15th century, European settlement began where the Portuguese had established an outpost on the coast. The French and British arrived in the 17th century. The country regained complete independence from the Europeans in 1960. Dakar, Senegal's capital and one of Africa's main seaports was originally a small fishing village. The city is famous for its many beautiful Mosques.
Since 1930, French-educated Senegalese authors have produced an impressive amount of outstanding literature with African themes. 40% of the people speak the Wolof language, and the other 60% speak Arabic, English, and their own languages. The nation's exports are peanuts, minerals, cotton, textiles, and hides.
Shaykh Hassan Cisse
P.O. Box 411
Medina Kaolack, Senegal
Africa
Tel. 011-221-941-2353
Fax: 011-221-941-1786
The African American Islamic Institute, Inc.
Michigan Chapter
P.O. Box 02075
Detroit, MI 48202
Fax/Phone: 313-891-1990
e-mail: halimcisse@earthlink.net
Noor Ala Noor Home Page
http://home.earthlink.net/~halimcisse/
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