Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA) is a non-profit, Islamic faith-based Dawah and social service national organization. Bangladeshi Muslim community members founded the organization to seek the pleasure of Allah by striving to develop the personal, moral, and social quality of human life. It was incorporated in the state of New York in 1990. Since then, it has extended its activities to more than 22 states.
Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA) strives to organize Muslims to get involved in socio-religious and civic life in the nation to help build individuals dedicated to serving Allah and the community. As a Dawah organization, MUNA calls upon Muslims to practice Islam in their personal and social life and try to introduce Islam to non-Muslims. As a social and cultural organization, MUNA is involved in many social welfare and civic activities affecting people’s lives in America. In addition to building bridges of understanding and cooperation within the diverse community of Muslims in America, MUNA strives to maintain harmonious relationships with various organizations, religious and ethnic communities, and neighbors.
The organization focuses on education and leadership development, Islamic religious awareness, social and family development services, community outreach, relationship building, and justice and human dignity to improve its impact—MUNA initiates projects aimed at Muslim youth, children, and women.