CAIR: U.S. Muslims Repudiate Al-Qaeda Rhetoric, Worldview

(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/11/06) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today released a statement repudiating the rhetoric and worldview expressed in an Al-Qaeda videotape released on the 5th anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks. In his statement, CAIR Executive Director Nihad Awad said: “As we commemorate the 5th anniversary of the tragic 9/11 terrorist attacks, […]

CAIR-CA: Muslims Find Mixed Reactions in Post-9/11 World

Zohra Saiyed initially could not believe people of her faith brought down the World Trade Center towers five years ago. The 20-year-old, who was born and raised in the Sunset district and was in high school at the time, said she was sad and scared after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. “I thought I […]

CAIR Hosts Dinner For Former President Of Iran

On Friday, September 8, the Council on American-Islamic Relations hosted a dinner for former Iranian President Mohammad Khatami at the Marriott Crystal Gateway in Arlington, Va. The theme of his address was “Dialogue of Civilizations: Five Years After 9/11,” in which he called for respect and dialogue between followers of the three Abrahamic faiths. He […]

CAIR to Counter Al-Qaida Tape Aired on 9/11 Anniversary

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful – MEDIA ADVISORY – CAIR TO COUNTER AL-QAIDA TAPE AIRED ON 9/11 ANNIVERSARYIslamic advocacy group says ‘Al-Qaida does not speak for Islam’ (WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/11/06) – On Monday, September 11, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will hold a news conference in Washington, D.C., to challenge […]

Californians Asked to Repudiate Mayor’s Anti-Muslim Remarks

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CALIFORNIANS ASKED TO REPUDIATE MAYOR’S ANTI-MUSLIM REMARKSMayor: ‘Either the Judeo-Christian philosophy will survive or the Islamic philosophy will survive’ (SACRAMENTO, CA, 9/11/06) – The Sacramento Valley chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SV) today called on Californians to repudiate remarks insulting to […]

Tortured Screams as Iraqis Take Over Abu Ghraib

The notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad is at the centre of fresh abuse allegations just a week after it was handed over to Iraqi authorities, with claims that inmates are being tortured by their new captors.  

VA: Local Muslims Find Life Better

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