This amazing idea came courtesy of my friend Joy in Ohio. She’s been using similar cards for some time to spread of bit of love to newcomers in her town. Scroll down to see a photo of Joy and a woman she met using welcome cards, as well as some earlier versions.
Use these cards to break the ice and let Muslims know you care.
Here’s the one for women:
The front side says: I’m happy you’re here. The diversity you bring to our community makes us better, stronger and more beautiful. I’m thankful for your presence. Welcome.
The back side says (in Arabic): To my Muslim Sister, I want you to know that I am glad you are here. You are welcome in our America and I stand with you. Your family is my family. Your children are my children and I want love, safety, and opportunities for them just like I want those things for my own children. I appreciate the diversity you bring to our community. Thank you for being here!
Your sister,
If you would like to contact me, I can be reached at: (fill in whatever info you feel comfortable with.)
Here’s the one for men:
The front side says: Welcome. The diversity and honor you bring to our community makes us better and stronger. I’m thankful for your presence. I am happy you are here.
The back side says (in Arabic): To my Muslim brother, I want you to know that I am glad you are here. You are welcome in our America and I stand with you. Your family is my family. I want opportunities, peace and honor for them just like I want those things for my family. I appreciate the diversity you bring to our community. Thank you for being here!
Your brother,
If you would like to contact me, I can be reached at: (fill in whatever info you feel comfortable with.)
Want to grab some of these cards?
1. Send me an email and ask for as many as you’d like. Include your address and I’ll pack them up and ship them to you.
2. If you’d be so kind, I’d appreciate you also making a contribution to facilitate my work at MRDS. (Millennium Relief and Development Service.) Tell me in your request email how much you contributed. Thank you.
This is Joy and the first woman she gave a card to.
This is the front of the card.
Here’s the back of the card.
This is the English translation of the Arabic text above.
You can design and print your own at home or have them done at vistaprint.com like Joy does. I’d love to see any effort you make to do this yourself. Please email me a copy.
If you’d like to design something similar for guys or kids to give, that would rock. Again, please let me see what you create.