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Muslim American Veterans Association (MAVA)

We are a nonprofit 501(c)(19) organization proudly serving American veterans and their families

Learn More About MAVA

The Muslim American Veterans Association (MAVA) National was established to be a National Organization with MAVA branches set up in States and Cities across the country.

Our Mission

MAVA was established to be a veterans service organization for all veterans of the United States Armed Forces regardless of religion, race, or gender.

Join MAVA

As a Lifetime or Annual Member of MAVA National organization you have an opportunity to continue to serve and be a vanguard of service for humankind.

Our Services

Meet the MAVA National board members

Welcome From Our National Commander

Lyndon Bilal, US Air Force Veteran

Asalaamu Alaikum!

On behalf of the Muslim American Veterans Association (MAVA), thanks for your interest in our organization, and for taking the time to visit our website. MAVA was founded through the spirit of New World Patriotism and created as a Vision of Imam W. Deen Mohammed, as he asked Muslims to embrace the best of what America has to offer and to stand up as Muslim Americans and lay claim to our “Shared Freedom Space” as citizens of America.

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MAVA FAQs

Get answers to frequently asked questions about MAVA.

When was MAVA Founded?2023-08-05T18:52:48+00:00
MAVA was certified in Washington, DC in 1997.
Who can be a member of MAVA?2023-08-05T18:53:35+00:00

Any Veteran that served honorably in the Armed Forces of The United States of America

Can a non-Muslim become a member of MAVA?2023-08-05T18:54:48+00:00

Yes, however, a non-Muslim cannot become a leading officer of MAVA.

National Shurah Board

Meet our national Shurah (consultative) board members

Lyndon Bilal
Lyndon BilalNational Commander
Imam Dr. Talib Shareef
Imam Dr. Talib ShareefNational Vice Commander
Imam YahYa Furqan
Imam YahYa FurqanNational Imam
Imam Abdul Rahman Shareef
Imam Abdul Rahman ShareefNational Quartermaster
Imam Yahya Abdur-Rahman
Imam Yahya Abdur-RahmanNational Junior Vice Commander
Sister Teal K. Ellington
Sister Teal K. EllingtonNational Adjutant

MAVA Issues 25th Anniversary Challenge Coin

Get Your MAVA Challenge Coin

MAVA National recently minted 100 limited edition Challenge Coins to commemorate 25 years since its founding in 1997. As part of our modest fundraising efforts, we are offering the remaining less than 30 coins to you to purchase before supplies run out, at the cost of $15.00 each for Veterans and MAVA Lifetime Members, and $20.00 each for non-Veterans.

Latest News

  • The Muslim American Veterans Association (MAVA) Post #5 / Saleem Muhammad performs the Posting of the Colors at the Muslim Journal’s Annual A Time To Be Grateful (ATTBG) Business Breakfast event on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the Meadowlands Hilton Hotel, Somerset, NJ.

  • During the first week of September 2023, MAVA National Vice Commander – Imam Dr. Talib Shareef led a delegation of Imams from around the country on a journey to Israel. Also, MAVA National Quartermaster Imam Abdul Rahman Shareef was among the travelers of this delegation.

  • As Salaamu Alaikum, Dear Beloved MAVA members, Veterans, and Supporters, we’d like to inform you that the Muslim American Veterans Association (MAVA) National recently purchased 100 limited edition Challenge Coins (see attachment) to commemorate 25 years since its founding in 1997. As part of our modest fundraising efforts, we are offering the remaining less than […]

Make a Charitable Donation To MAVA

Make a tax-deductible donation to MAVA today. Your Support Goes a Long Way.

image of veterans crisis logo. To reach them, dial 988 and then press 1

Veterans Crisis Line

The Veterans Crisis Line’s new number—988 then Press 1—helps make it easier to remember and share the number to access help in times of need.

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