MEET SISTER MUNIRA

Vice President

Chaplain Munira Abdalla is the Founder/Developer and Executive Director of IMANI Multicultural Center, Chief Administrator of Islamic UMMAH of Fredericksburg, and Interfaith Chaplain.  Born in Kenya, Munira came to the U.S. in 1988 after completing her American university education in Business Administration & International Affairs.  Her multicultural background—African and Arab descent, fluency in English and Kiswahili—and her calling to serve God and humanity energizes Munira’s  passion for empowering refugees and humanity with their skills and confidence to succeed thru Faith, Trust, Respect and Compassion.

Since 2006, Munira has embraced her calling in many ways: serving as the Fredericksburg Area Refugee Coordinator, Fredericksburg Area Food Bank Chair, starting the IMANI Multicultural Center, performing as a translator, interpreter and chaplain at Mary Washington Hospital, and serving on the Interfaith Community Council and the FAITH  – Fredericksburg Interfaith Leaders plus performing innumerable acts of kindness. Her many accomplishments in the service of others have been featured in Fredericksburg.com, The Free–Lance Star, New York Times, Washington Post, several TV stations, and The Steve Harvey Show.  In addition, Munira co-wrote a chapter (with Pastor Gay Rahn of St. Georges Episcopal Church) entitled “Caring for Others” for the recently published “Faithful Neighbors, Christian-Muslim Vision & Practice.”

Munira has a strong willpower and sense of determination unmatched by most of us,” observed one reporter.  Others have noted: “If it can be done—Munira will make sure it“ gets done! Munira succeeds in everything she chooses to do because of her strong IMAN – Deep Unquestionable Faith in Allah/The Creator.”   She challenges all of us to share our time, energy and/or financial resources with IMANI.  Such investments help IMANI empower those in need in our diverse and multicultural communities and make this world a peaceful place, one home at a time.