CAIR-CAN Seeks Inquiry Into Death
The Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations has called for a public inquiry into the death of a Muslim man shot dead by Montreal police on Dec. 1. Police said Mohamed-Anas Bennis, 25, stabbed one of their officers in the Cote des Neiges district before the constable fatally shot the assailant. But Bennis’s family has so […]
CAIR Hosts Yemeni Judge Who Challenged Extremists
CAIR Hosts Yemeni Judge Who Challenged Extremists (WASHINGTON, D.C., 12/12/05) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) was honored today to host Yemeni Judge Hamoud Abdulhameed Al-Hitar at its Capitol Hill headquarters. Al-Hitar is head of the court of appeal for Sana’a and Al-Jawf and president of both the Intellectual Dialogue Committee and the Yemeni […]
CAIR-Sacramento Valley Annual Fundraising Banquet
Under the theme of “Restoring the American Dream: Civil Rights and Community Empowerment”, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) of the Sacramento Valley (SV) held its Third Annual Banquet on Saturday, November 12, 2005 at the Hilton Sacramento Arden West, to show its support groups its accomplishments and to recognize its friends in California’s Capital […]
CAIR: Inaccurate Accusations Against Muslims
In a recent Examiner op-ed by Lawrence Haas of the Committee on the Present Danger, Haas falsely claimed that American Muslims have not spoken out against terrorism. In fact, it was a coalition of American Muslim groups that issued what was perhaps the first condemnation of the Sept. 11 attacks. The Council on American-Islamic Relations […]
CAIR Rep Participates in Forum for Chinese Imam
CAIR Rep Participates in Forum for Chinese Imam CAIR Civil Rights Manager Khadija Athman participated yesterday in a panel discussion hosted by the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program for Imam Ma Guiyue of China. The Imam is in the United States to learn about issues related to religious diversity, religious freedom and tolerance. […]
From Any Angle, Profiling is Still Wrong
From Any Angle, Profiling is Still Wrong From Any Angle, Profiling is Still WrongDawn Turner Trice, Chicago Tribune, 12/8/05http://www.chicagotribune.com/services/newspaper/premium/printedition/Thursday/metro/chi-0512080327dec08,1,1348006.column Since a couple of Mondays ago when I wrote a column on why profiling young Arab men is not only nonsensical but also dangerous, the response from readers has been steadily flowing in. The original column […]
James Yee Speaks at CAIR-Houston Dinner
Former U.S. Army Muslim chaplain James Yee, who was accused of espionage but later vindicated, will be in Houston Friday, part of his crusade to “urge the nation to find a balance between national security and safeguarding civil liberty. . .” On Saturday, Yee will speak at the annual gala of the Houston Chapter of […]
‘Welcome to Our Mosque’ Brochure
‘Welcome to Our Mosque’ Brochure We hope you enjoy your visit. Q: WHAT IS A MOSQUE?A: A mosque is a place of worship used by Muslims. The English word “mosque” is derived from its Arabic equivalent, “masjid,” which means “place of prostration.” It is in the mosque that Muslims perform their prayers, a part of […]
Steps Necessary to Hold a Mosque Open House
Steps Necessary to Hold a Mosque Open House 1. PREPARE the members of your local community by explaining the necessity of building a positive image of the mosque in the surrounding area. Let them know that experience of other communities has shown that a positive neighborhood image offers many benefits. Ask for input concerning the […]
Sample Eid ul-Adha Mosque Open House Media Advisory
Sample Eid ul-Adha Mosque Open House Media Advisory – MEDIA ADVISORY – TOP LOCAL MUSLIMS TO HOLD MOSQUE OPEN HOUSEEvent to feature food, tours and exhibits for people of all faiths WHAT: On January ___, the Muslim community in [name of local community] will celebrate the end of the yearly pilgrimage to Mecca, or Hajj, […]