Tolerance Marks U.S. Muslims’ Reaction to Cartoons
NEWARK, N.J. — While satirical cartoons depicting the Prophet Mohammed as a terrorist have drawn violent responses overseas leading to rioting and deaths, American Muslims say the more muted response in this country is due to a combination of factors, including greater assimilation and familiarity with western concepts of free speech _ even when it […]
CAIR to Hold ‘Muhammad’ Campaign News Conferences Nationwide
On Tuesday, February 14, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will hold a noon news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to launch a major educational effort focusing on the life and legacy of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad. See: http://www.cair-net.org/default.asp?Page=articleView&id=1992&theType=NR Similar news conferences will be held at CAIR offices nationwide. See the list […]
CAIR to Launch Educational Campaign About Muhammad
http://www.cair-net.org/default.asp?Page=articleView&id=1992&theType=NR (WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/10/06) – On Tuesday, February 14, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will hold a noon news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to launch a major educational effort focusing on the life and legacy of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad. (Similar news conferences will be held at CAIR offices nationwide. […]
CAIR-MI: Aim for Healing
[Muzammil Ahmed is a board member of the Michigan Chapter of the Council for American Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI).] The uproar over the Danish cartoons depicting the Muslim Prophet Muhammad is a victory for extremist elements in both Western and Islamic societies. Rather than try to foster bridges of understanding and stimulate communication, the various publishers […]
CAIR Responds to Cartoon Flap with Educational Campaign
CAIR Responds to Cartoon Flap with Educational Campaign In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAIR RESPONDS TO CARTOON FLAP WITH EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNInitiative will focus on life and legacy of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad (WASHINGTON, D.C., 2/10/06) – On Tuesday, February 14, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) will hold a […]
CAIR-OH News Conference on Cartoon Controversy
CAIR-OH News Conference on Cartoon Controversy WHAT: The Council on American-Islamic Relations holds news conference to express concerns about offensive images published of the Prophet Muhammad. WHEN: Feb. 10. 2 p.m.WHERE: Islamic Society of Akron and Kent, 152 E. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls CONTACTS: Julia Shearson, (216) 830-2247
CAIR-Philly: Town Hall Meeting on Cartoon Controversy
CAIR-Philly: Town Hall Meeting on Cartoon Controversy WHAT: Please join a diverse group of Muslim opinion leaders in conversations on the Danish cartoon controversy. Hosted by the Council on American-Islamic Relations-Philadelphia (CAIR-Philadelphia), in cooperation with the University of Pennsylvania Muslim Students Association (Penn MSA) WHEN: Sunday, February 12, 2006, 3 p.m.WHERE: Irvine Auditorium, Green Room […]
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CAIR Rep on CNN’s ‘Lou Dobbs Tonight’
HEADLINE: Protests Escalate Over Danish Cartoons President Bush today called upon world governments to stop the violent protests against Danish cartoons showing the Prophet Mohammed. Tonight, we have with us four guests who are at the center of the growing debate over religious sensibilities and freedom the press. Here in New York, I’m joined by […]
CAIR-MI: Ashura Marks Struggle Against Injustice
DEARBORN — Many Muslims throughout Metro Detroit will commemorate an Islamic holy day today with thoughts of struggling against injustice and oppression. Ashura, which falls on Feb. 9 this year, always occurs on the 10th day of the month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar year, which this year began Jan. 31. […]