Conn. Muslims to Join in Prayers for Bomb Victims
(HARTFORD, CT, 4/16/2013) — The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) is calling on the Muslim community throughout the state to join in the many gatherings and prayer vigils organized by various religious groups to pray for peace and to stand in solidarity with the victims of the horrific explosions in Boston […]
Sold-Out CAIR-MN Annual Banquet a Success
(MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 4/16/13) — Some 400 people turned out on Saturday for the 6th annual banquet of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN). The event, themed “Upholding the Constitution, Defending Civil Liberties,” included a silent auction, a networking social, an awards ceremony, and an opportunity to learn about CAIR-MN’s accomplishments in […]
CAIR-St. Louis: Mo. Interfaith Community to Pray for Victims of Boston Bombings
(ST. LOUIS, MO., 4/15/2013): This evening, the St. Louis chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-St. Louis) will take part in an interfaith prayer service for the victims of the Boston marathon bombings scheduled at Dar Al Islam Masjid in Ballwin, Mo. “By holding this prayer service with peoples of other faiths, we hope […]
CAIR Urges Prayers, Blood Donations for Boston Bomb Victims
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/15/13) — The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, this evening condemned the bomb attacks earlier today on the Boston Marathon that left at least two people dead and many more injured. CAIR urged all Americans to pray for the victims and their families and […]
Ask Senate to Drop Israel Visa Waiver Exemption Making U.S. Muslims ‘Second-Class Citizens’
(WASHINGTON, D.C., 4/15/13) — The nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization today urged Americans who are concerned about equality under the law to contact their congressional representatives and ask them to drop a provision from the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2013 that would make American Muslims and Arab-Americans “second class citizens” who […]
Man Files Religious Discrimination Lawsuit Against Westerville Company
NBC4, 4/13/1203 WESTERVILLE, Ohio – A lawsuit filed by attorneys with the Columbus chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations on behalf of a Columbus man alleges religious discrimination by his former employer in Westerville. Yusuf Sufi is a native of Somali who said he was fired after asking for a religious accommodation to leave […]
Muslims say Pope Francis offers message of unity
By Shahid Abdul-Karim, New Haven Register, 4/13/2013 After Pope Francis I urged the West to intensify dialogue with Islam, some Connecticut Muslim leaders said steps have been made to further interfaith exchange with the Christian community. In an audience last month, where he urged and appealed to 180 ambassadors including Muslim leaders, the pope said, […]
How to develop compassion in every facet of community
Eileen FitzGerald and Robert Miller, News Times, 4/13/2013 DANBURY — Compassion — whether the underlying force in individual lives, for crafting new laws, or for teaching students life lessons — may be one of the key elements of human civilization we take for granted. In a two-day workshop on Compassion and Creativity at the Portuguese […]
CAIR-CT Rep Joins Multi-Faith Panel Discussion on Compassion
(HARTFORD, CT, 4/14/13) — A representative of the Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relation (CAIR-CT) spoke Friday on a multi-faith panel discussion about “Compassion and Creativity in the Community.” CAIR-CT Executive Director Mongi Dhaouadi discussed compassion based on the teaching of Islam's Prophet Muhammed. The panel, which included a number of leaders from […]
Fla. Democratic Sen. Thompson gets money for earmark after voting for Republican-backed bill
By Jason Garcia, Orlando Sentinel, 4/10/13 Forty-eight hours ago, Sen. Geraldine Thompson stunned activists by casting the deciding vote in favor of a hotly contested bill, sponsored by Republican Sen. Alan Hays, that would restrict courts from invoking international law in certain legal disputes, such as divorce or child-custody cases. Critics have blasted the legislation […]