Groups, Individuals Asked to Endorse Open Letter Refuting ISIS’s Ideology
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/30/14) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced today that Muslim groups and individuals worldwide may now endorse the open letter signed by more than 120 international scholars of Islam and Muslim leaders refuting the ideology of the terrorist group ISIS and urging its supporters to repent and “return to the religion of mercy.” […]
CAIR Asks NFL to Clarify Policy After Prayer Penalty for Muslim Player
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/30/14) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the NFL to clarify its policies after Kansas City Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah received a penalty for bowing in prayer (sajdah) following a 39-yard interception return in Monday night's win over the New England Patriots. [UPDATE: […]
Almost 1,000 Turn Out for CAIR’s 20th Anniversary Banquet
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/29/14) — Almost 1,000 people turned out on Saturday in Arlington, Va., for the 20th annual banquet of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization. CAIR National Board Chair Roula Allouch opened the banquet, which was emceed by New York Muslimactivist Linda Sarsour. “I would […]
CAIR Seeks Boost in Civil Rights Agenda After Resignation of AG Holder
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/25/14) The Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on the White House and Department of Justice (DOJ) to move forward on the adoption of a more comprehensive civil rights agenda following the announced resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder. CAIR responded to […]
CAIR Welcomes President’s Remarks on Islam at U.N. General Assembly
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/24/14) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed President Obama's remarks about Islam and Muslims in his address to the U.N. General Assembly in New York. In his remarks, the president said in part: “e have reaffirmed that the United States is […]
U.S., World Muslim Leaders’ Open Letter Refutes ISIS’s Ideology, Urges Supporters to ‘Repent,’ ‘Return to the Religion of Mercy’
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/24/14) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), in cooperation with the Fiqh Council of North America, today joined a number of national and local Muslim scholars and leaders at a National Press Club news conference in Washington, D.C., to release a first-of-its-kind open letter in Arabic (with English translation) signed by more […]
CAIR conmemora el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 23 de septiembre/2014) – El Consejo de Relaciones Islámico-Americanas (CAIR, por sus siglas en inglés), la mayor organización musulmana de derechos civiles, publicó un comunicado conmemorando el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana. En su comunicado dándole la bienvenida al mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana, CAIR mencionó: “Nuestra nación es bendecida por […]
Minnesota Muslims to Host Seminar for Law Enforcement
Seminar designed to emphasize community engagement and enhance mutual understanding between law enforcement and the Muslim community (MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 9/23/14) — On Wednesday, September 24, the Minnesota Muslim community will host a day-long seminar for law enforcement personnel titled “Muslims, Somalis and Law Enforcement in Minnesota: Building Effective Relationships.” The seminar will emphasize community engagement […]
CAIR Marks National Hispanic Heritage Month
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/23/14) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today issued a statement marking National Hispanic Heritage Month. In its statement welcoming the month, CAIR said: “Our nation is blessed by its diversity, and a vital component of that diversity is reflected in the celebration […]
100+ Muslim Scholars, Leaders to Issue Open Letter Refuting ISIS Ideology
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 9/23/14) — On Wednesday, September 24, the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), in cooperation with the Fiqh Council of North America, will hold a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to issue a first-of-its-kind open letter in Arabic by more than 100 international scholars of Islam and Muslim leaders […]