Muslim Basketball

### Context Profile for Muslim Basketball

1. **Organization Mission & Cause**:
   - **Mission**: Muslim Basketball aims to create a community-focused environment through basketball, fostering unity and engagement among Muslim youth. The organization emphasizes the importance of sportsmanship, teamwork, and cultural representation, particularly in the context of charitable causes such as supporting Palestine.
   - **Cause**: The organization seeks to provide a platform for Muslim youth to participate in sports, build friendships, and engage in community service, thereby promoting a positive image of Islam through athleticism.

2. **Type of Activities**:
   - **Leagues**: Muslim Basketball organizes seasonal leagues in various locations including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Miami. Each league features regular seasons followed by playoffs, culminating in the MB Cup.
   - **Events**: The organization hosts events such as the Rookie Showcase, Player Selection Draft, and Championship games, fostering competitive spirit and community engagement.
   - **Community Programs**: Weekly beneficial reminders, congregational prayers, and initiatives supporting charitable causes in Palestine are integral to their community outreach.

3. **Tone of Voice**:
   - The tone is **friendly**, **inclusive**, and **inspiring**. The use of phrases like "insha’Allah" reflects a culturally respectful and optimistic approach. The language is approachable, aiming to engage families and youth alike while maintaining a sense of community and shared purpose.

4. **Emoji Usage**:
   - The website and email communications do not prominently feature emojis. The tone remains professional and straightforward, focusing on clarity and respect for the audience.

5. **Key Facts**:
   - **Founding Info**: Specific founding details are not mentioned on the website.
   - **Scale**: The organization operates in multiple states (New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Miami) and engages a significant number of participants across its leagues.
   - **Impact Metrics**: While specific metrics are not detailed, the organization emphasizes community engagement and charitable contributions, particularly towards Palestine.
   - **Volunteer Info**: There is no explicit mention of volunteer opportunities on the website, but the community-oriented nature suggests potential for volunteer involvement.

6. **Writing Guidelines**:
   - **Style**: Use clear, concise language that reflects the organization's mission of community and inclusivity. Incorporate culturally relevant phrases and a respectful tone.
   - **Engagement**: Encourage participation and community involvement through calls to action, such as joining leagues or attending events.
   - **Cultural Sensitivity**: Ensure that all content respects Islamic values and cultural nuances, using terms and expressions that resonate with the Muslim community.
   - **Format**: Use bullet points for clarity in event details and schedules, and maintain a friendly yet professional tone throughout communications.

This context profile serves as a guide for generating content that aligns with Muslim Basketball's mission, activities, and audience engagement strategies.

Proceeds go to Gaza Based Charity Cause.

Quality
Light Weight 100% polyester Interlock Tapered Reversible 
PIN-DOT mesh side inserts for breathability
2 color self-material mitered V-neck collar 
Double-needle hemmed straight bottom

LIMITED EDITION GAZA JERSEY

PLAYERS SHOULD AVOID PICKING COMMON NUMBERS THAT MAY RESULT IN DUPLICATES OR CHECK WITH THEIR TEAMMATES TO AVOID DUPES

All Players are required to wear an Official MB Jersey

All players who possess the old version of the jersey (Red Text Design) must upgrade to the new Official Jersey

Quality
Light Weight 100% polyester Interlock Tapered Reversible 
PIN-DOT mesh side inserts for breathability
2 color self-material mitered V-neck collar 
Double-needle hemmed straight bottom

OFFICIAL REVERSIBLE MB JERSEY

Quality
Light Weight 100% polyester Interlock Tapered Reversible 
PIN-DOT mesh side inserts for breathability
2 color self-material mitered V-neck collar 
Double-needle hemmed straight bottom

MB OFFICIAL REVERSIBLE SHORTS

MB AWRAH PRO Compression Shorts Liner

MB MIAMI VICE 305 Dri-fit Warmup

Gildan Mix-Blend Softstyle T-Shirt

8 inch graphic will be on back of Shirt.

FROM GAZA WITH LOVE T-SHIRT SERIES

MB DAD CAP

Registration does not guarantee spot in league. 

Fee covers gym fees, referee fees and stat-keepers

Non-refundable: Refunds only if you do not receive a spot in the league.

Player Registration

Salaam <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;-webkit-touch-callout:none;-webkit-user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name , Thank you for registering for Muslim Basketball's Summerball '25 season!  <span contenteditable="false" data-button-color="{{#e32f09}}" data-custom-variable="{{form-link-button-4d7f3f4b-0477-4fcf-9f91-b65d4b7943ef}}" data-prefilled-form-id="{{7a26c502-673d-4aae-a240-e48c7c31815c}}" data-prefilled-form-type="{{Ticketing}}" data-text="{{Share this link with your teammates to ensure they register by the deadline!}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-button" fr-original-style="background-color: #e32f09" style="background-color:rgb(227, 47, 9);border-radius:8px;height:36px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);padding:8px 16px;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;font-family:Roboto;font-weight:500;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;-webkit-touch-callout:none;-webkit-user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Share this link with your teammates to ensure they register by the deadline! Jazak Allah Khair, Muslim Basketball<a href="mailto:Director@muslimbasketball.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:initial;box-sizing:inherit;-webkit-user-select:auto" target="_blank">Director@muslimbasketball.org</a><span contenteditable="false" data-button-color="{{#e32f09}}" data-custom-link="{{muslimbasketball.org}}" data-custom-variable="{{custom-link-button-9be60046-71c9-490f-a8b3-4192ed3f8cda}}" data-text="{{Visit our Website}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-button" fr-original-style="background-color: #e32f09" style="background-color:rgb(227, 47, 9);border-radius:8px;height:36px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);padding:8px 16px;font-size:14px;line-height:20px;font-family:Roboto;font-weight:500;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;-webkit-touch-callout:none;-webkit-user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">Visit our Website

Alhamdulillah, Muslim Basketball is back for another season in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and for the first time in the Greater Miami area! This season, bring your squad of 7 to our Central NJ &amp; Miami leagues or enter into our Draft leagues North NJ or PA, insha’Allah! Each league will conduct their own seasons followed by playoffs. The winning team of each location will compete against each other in the MB Cup! We hope to see you on the courts insha'Allah! <p style="margin:0px 0px 1em;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;line-height:16px;text-align:left;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">Key Details<p style="margin:0px 0px 1em;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;line-height:16px;text-align:left;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">Pennsylvania (Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley)<ul><li>Regular Season: Saturdays 5/10/25 - 7/26/25 (9 games; skip 5/24, 6/7, 7/5)</li><li>Playoffs: Fridays 8/1/25 - 8/16/25</li><li>Draft league: Captains selected by MB</li><li>Inquiries: <a href="mailto:pennsylvania@muslimbasketball.org" target="_blank">pennsylvania@muslimbasketball.org</a></li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 1em;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;line-height:16px;text-align:left;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">Miami (Detail Sports)<ul><li>Regular Season: Sundays 5/11/25 - 7/27/25 (8 games; skip 5/25, 6/8, 7/6)</li><li>Playoffs: 8/3/25 - 8/17/25</li><li>1 captain must register to reserve team spot; 6 signed players must register to each captain's team</li><li>Free-agents: 7 guaranteed spots for FA's. League will assign 1 free-agent to each roster</li><li>Inquiries: <a href="mailto:miami@muslimbasketball.org" target="_blank">miami@muslimbasketball.org</a></li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 1em;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;line-height:16px;text-align:left;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">Central Jersey (Rutgers University)<ul><li>Regular Season: Saturdays &amp; Sundays 5/17/25 - 8/2/25 (9 games; skip 5/24, 6/7, 7/5; 5/17-6/1 to be played Hoop Heaven Bridgewater [2 games])</li><li>Playoffs: 8/9/25 - 8/30/25</li><li>1 captain must register to reserve team spot; 6 signed players must register to each captain's team</li><li>Free-agents: 7 guaranteed spots for FA's. League will assign 1 free-agent to each roster</li><li>Inquiries: <a href="mailto:centralnj@muslimbasketball.org" target="_blank">centralnj@muslimbasketball.org</a></li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 1em;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;line-height:16px;text-align:left;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">North Jersey (Hoop Heaven - Whippany)<ul><li>Regular Season: Wednesdays 5/28/25 - 7/30/25 (9 games; skip 7/2 and 1/1)</li><li>Playoffs: FRIDAYS 8/1/25 - 8/22/25</li><li>Draft league: Captains selected by MB</li><li>Inquiries: <a href="mailto:commissioner@muslimbasketball.org" target="_blank">commissioner@muslimbasketball.org</a></li></ul>Guaranteed Playoff Game for each teamMB Cup: Saturday September 6 at the Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley, PA*Schedule may change to accommodate make-ups for reasons including weather, holidays, gym closure, etc. As much notice as possible will be given to captains and players in such events. Key Dates Rookie Showcase: <ul><li>North Jersey ONLY - May 7 </li></ul>Player Selection Draft:<ul><li>Pennsylvania: May 2 (Tentative)</li><li>North Jersey: May 14 (Bite Food &amp; Coffee, Fair Lawn, NJ)</li></ul>Season Opener:<ul><li>May 10: Pennsylvania</li><li>May 11: Miami</li><li>May 17: Central Jersey</li><li>May 28: North Jersey</li><li>Playoffs Start: <ul><li>8/6: NNJ</li><li>8/1: PA</li><li>8/3: MIA</li><li>8/9: CNJ</li></ul></li></ul>Championship &amp; All-Star: <ul><li>8/15: PA (Friday)</li><li>8/17: MIA </li><li>8/22: NJ (Friday)</li><li>8/30: CNJ</li></ul>MB Cup: Saturday 9/6/2025 at Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley (Pennsylvania) What you may expect: <ul><li>Visit our website at <a target="_blank">muslimbasketball.org</a> to see all online features</li><li>Community focus - weekly beneficial reminders and congregational prayers</li><li>United for Palestine - we are playing for charitable causes in Palestine, with donation opportunities, educational campaigns, and with all teams representing historic Palestinian cities</li><li>Exclusive Players only chats</li><li>Media Offerings like photos, videos, power rankings, player of the week, and more!</li></ul><a href="https://muslimbasketball.org/pdf/sponsorship-form.pdf" target="_blank">Want to reduce your registration fee? 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