The New Jersey Muslim Voice for Progress is a political organization focusing on getting mulims of New Jersey involved in politics, including running for office.

NJMVP’s Facebook page states:

The New Jersey Muslim Voice for Progress (NJMVP) is a grass-roots organization that aims to integrate Muslims into the social, political, and religious fabric of New Jersey. It works by building a broad New Jersey Muslim coalition that is diverse.

On their Website it states:

The New Jersey Muslim Voice for Progress (NJMVP) is a grass-roots organization that aims to integrate Muslims into the social, political and religious fabric of New Jersey. It works by building a broad New Jersey Muslim coalition that is diverse, inclusive and effective in collaborative action to preserve the civil rights and liberties for all people.

NJMVP’s mission is to:

Advocate on behalf of NJ Muslims with local and state government officials, politicians and law enforcement

Engage NJ Muslim individuals and organizations in the political process

Empower NJ Muslim women and youth to accomplish their goals to serve society

Partner with like-minded friends of Muslim Community

Promote collaboration among diverse NJ Muslims

Encourage and nurture a culture of volunteering and service among NJ Muslims

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