REPORT : MANZOOR HUSSAIN
Brooklyn, New York : Council Member Susan Zwang from District 43 paid a special visit to the Iqra Mosque, a symbol of the greatness of Islam, in Brooklyn, and met with Imam Ahmad Ali Uzair. The Imam of the mosque said that in the mosque, we not only worship our God, but one of the roles of the mosque is also to come together here to solve community problems and learn how to be a better person and how to serve others and how to help our neighbors. People also come here to solve their religious problems and our scholars explain the solutions to their problems in the light of this heavenly book, the Holy Quran.
The Imam of the mosque, while showing the Quran to Councilwoman Susan Zwang, told her that it is in Arabic, but it is translated into different languages so that people of other religions can easily understand what kind of religion Islam is and what are the commands of Allah for humans. Moreover, not only in this house of Allah which we call the mosque, all this is explained here so that we can follow the right path.
During her visit, Susan Zhuang said that I am from China and like you, I also came to this country to fulfill my dreams. My dream is to serve the people as much as possible. If you have any problem, you can come to my office and I will definitely resolve it.
Susan Zhuang has worked diligently to serve the diverse communities of South Brooklyn for over a decade. She advocates for important issues such as public safety, equitable education, housing, and senior services. Susan was born in Baipu, China, and later came to the United States in 2008 as an international student in pursuit of the American dream.
Susan received her bachelor’s degree in finance from the State University of New York at Oswego and later her MBA from the University of Southern Indiana. After moving to New York City, she volunteered in the office of New York State Assemblyman William Colton, where she used her background in finance to help senior citizens and small businesses file tax returns. Inspired by her passion for public service, Susan joined Assemblyman Colton’s office as Chief of Staff in 2014. Since then, Susan has worked tirelessly on issues facing underrepresented families in Bensonhurst, Gravesend, Dyker Heights, and Sunset Park.
In addition to her public service experiences, Susan has organized numerous community protests, meetings, and hearings. Susan is an active member of the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association and has dedicated herself to voter education, youth leadership, and civic engagement. As an Asian-American, first-generation immigrant, a working wife, a mother, and a capable New Yorker, Susan is committed to bringing people together to restore unity in our communities so that everyone feels safe, secure, and connected. Susan was elected to the City Council in the newly created, majority Asian 43rd District in 2023. She currently resides in Bensonhurst with her husband and two young daughters.
第43选区市议员庄苏珊特别访问布鲁克林伊克拉清真寺
报道：曼苏尔·侯赛因
布鲁克林，纽约
第43选区市议员庄苏珊（Susan Zhuang）近日特别访问了位于布鲁克林的伊克拉清真寺（Iqra Mosque），该清真寺不仅是伊斯兰信仰的重要象征，也是社区团结的重要场所。她在此会见了伊玛目艾哈迈德·阿里·乌扎伊尔（Imam Ahmad Ali Uzair）。
乌扎伊尔伊玛目表示：“清真寺不仅仅是祈祷的地方，更是人们聚集在一起解决社区问题、学习如何服务他人、如何成为更好人的地方。人们也来到这里寻求宗教上的解答，我们的学者会根据《古兰经》的教义为他们提供指导。”
伊玛目向庄议员展示了**《古兰经》**，并解释道，尽管《古兰经》原文为阿拉伯语，但它已被翻译成多种语言，使非穆斯林也能了解伊斯兰的宗教理念和安拉对人类的教导。“我们在这座清真寺——真主的殿堂里，致力于引导人们走上正道。”
庄苏珊议员在访问中表示：“我来自中国，和你们一样，我也为了追求梦想来到美国。我的梦想是尽可能多地为人民服务。如果你们有任何问题，可以随时来我的办公室，我一定会尽力解决。”
庄苏珊在南布鲁克林的多元社区中工作超过十年，积极推动公共安全、公平教育、住房和老年服务等关键议题。她于2008年作为国际学生从中国百圃镇来到美国，之后获得纽约州立大学奥斯威戈分校金融学士学位，以及南印第安纳大学的工商管理硕士学位。
来到纽约市后，庄苏珊曾在纽约州众议员威廉·科尔顿（William Colton）的办公室担任志愿者，利用其金融背景帮助老年人和小企业申报税务。她在2014年成为该办公室的主任，并一直致力于为本森赫斯特、格雷夫森德、戴克高地和日落公园等代表性较弱的社区服务。
作为一名亚裔美国人、第一代移民、职业女性、母亲和有能力的纽约客，庄苏珊长期参与选民教育、青年领导力培养与公民参与。她在2023年当选为新设立的以亚裔为主的第43选区市议员，目前与丈夫和两个年幼的女儿居住在本森赫斯特。
