CAIR-CA: Mosque to Offer Free Korans
Responding to reports of the Koran being abused in detainee camps, and in an effort to enlighten Americans about Islam, the Bay Area’s largest mosque will hold a two-hour open house Sunday and give away copies of the faith’s holiest book. Program coordinator Amina Ansari said there will be 500 copies of the text available. […]
CAIR-CA Offers Diversity Training for Police Cadets
WHAT: On July 22, the Islamic Institute of Orange County Public Relations Committee, in coalition with CAIR-LA, will present: “Activism 101: Learn the skills and Tools Used to Engaged the Media and Protect Civil Rights.” CONFIRMED SPEAKERS: * Sabiha Khan, Communications Director, CAIR-LA * Ra’id Faraj, Public Relations Director, CAIR-LA WHEN: Friday, July 22, 2005 […]
CAIR-LA: Know Your Rights Workshops
WHAT: On July 10, the Islamic Center of Claremont and CAIR-LA will present a “Know Your Rights Workshop” to learn from experts about immigration issues, civil rights and social activism. CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:* Janna Evans, Director of Community Liaison, U.S. Citizenship and Department of Homeland Security * James Lafferty, Executive Director, National Lawyers Guild (NLG) * […]
American Mosques Asked to Step Up Safety Measures
At times of international crisis, the number of anti-Muslim incidents nationwide tends to go up. CAIR is asking that American Muslim community leaders read and implement safety measures outlined below: MUSLIM COMMUNITY SAFETY KIT TABLE OF CONTENTS: * Report Suspicious Activity in Your Community * Developing Positive Relationships with Law Enforcement Agencies * Meet with […]
CAIR Calls on Imams to Condemn Terror
CAIR today echoed a call by British Muslim groups for prayer leaders (Imams) at mosques around the nation to dedicate their Friday sermons (khutbas) to condemn terrorism and promote peace and interfaith harmony. The Washington-based Islamic civil rights and advocacy group recommended that sermons be based on CAIR’s “Not in the Name of Islam” petition […]
U.S. Muslims Urged to Offer Condolences
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 7/7/05) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today called on U.S. Muslims to offer condolences in response to this morning’s terror bombings in London by contacting British diplomatic offices in Washington, D.C., and around the nation. Send condolence by e-mail through: http://www.britainusa.com/functions/feedback/enquiry.asp British diplomatic offices outside Washington, D.C., include: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, […]
CAIR Condemns ‘Barbaric’ London Terror Attacks
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 7/7/05) – A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group today condemned this morning’s bomb attacks in London as “barbaric crimes.” In its statement, the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) said: “We join Americans of all faiths, and all people of conscience worldwide, in condemning these barbaric crimes that can never […]
CAIR-CA Asks FBI to Probe Bogus Mosque Mail
(ANAHEIM, CA, 7/7/05) – The Southern California office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) has called on the FBI to investigate letters sent to people across the United States that appear to come from a local Islamic center, but in fact originate from unknown parties in another part of the state. According to Sajid […]
IA: Islamic Center to Host Open House
WHAT: The Islamic Center of Des Moines will have its second annual public open house Saturday. “Discover Islam” discussion sections: topics include Islam, Muslims, beliefs, Muhammad, the spread of Islam, and Muslim family and social life. WHEN: Saturday 10 am to noon & 2 to 4 pm WHERE: The Islamic Center is at 6201 Franklin […]
CAIR-Chicago Offers Diversity Training to Police Officers learn about Islamic beliefs and practices
(CHICAGO, IL, 7/3/05) – The Chicago office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) recently conducted two religious sensitivity training sessions for police officers of the Chicago Ridge Police Department. CAIR-Chicago’s presentation included information on Islamic beliefs and practices and provided guidelines on how to respectfully interact with members of the Muslim community. Participants were […]