CAIR-DFW to Host 2nd Annual Banquet in Dallas
(DALLAS, TX, 4/10/08) – On Saturday April 26, the Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-DFW) will hold its Second Annual Banquet, with the theme “Unity with a Vision.” WHAT: Second Annual CAIR-DFW BanquetWHEN: Saturday April 26, 2008. Registration begins at 6:15 p.m., Dinner and Program at 7 p.m. WHERE: The Crowne […]
CAIR-OK to Host 2nd Annual Banquet in Oklahoma City
(OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 4/10/08) – On Saturday April 26, the Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) will host its Second Annual Banquet, with the theme “Let the Conversation Begin.” WHAT: Second Annual CAIR Oklahoma BanquetWHEN: Saturday April 26, 2008. Registration at 6:15 p.m., dinner and program at 7 p.m. WHERE: Sheraton Hotel […]
CAIR: Jimmy Carter to Meet with Hamas Leader in Syria
Former President Jimmy Carter is reportedly preparing an unprecedented meeting with the leader of Hamas, an organization that the U.S. government considers one of the leading terrorist threats in the world.The Arabic-language newspaper Al-Hayat reported Tuesday that Carter was planning a trip to Syria for mid-April, during which he would meet with Khaled Meshal, the […]
CAIR-MI Rep Discusses Islam’s Rejection of Extremism
(SOUTHFIELD, MI, 4/9/08) ­ A representative of the Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) spoke yesterday at Grand Valley State University in Allendale about Islam’s rejection of religious extremism.CAIR-MI Executive Director Dawud Walid gave a presentation, titled “Islam’s Position on Extremism and Terrorism,” which focused on the universal Islamic principle of respecting […]
CAIR: NC County Gives Little in Deal with Punished Teacher
A former Enloe High School teacher who sued after he was punished for inviting an anti-Islamic speaker to school will not receive any money nor have his personnel record cleared as part of a tentative settlement with the Wake County school system.Under the agreement, released by the school board Tuesday, Robert Escamilla will drop his […]
Video: DC-Area Muslims to Meet with Pope
When Pope Benedict visits DC next week, his trip will, no doubt, be closely watched by the Catholic faithful. But the Pope’s reach, stretches well beyond the confines of the church. Newschannel 8’s Jackie Congedo explores the pontiff’s connection to leaders and practitioners of all faiths. Farhanahz Ellis of the Islamic Adams Center in Fairfax […]
CAIR-CAN Calls for Observers in Saudi Trial of Canadians
(Ottawa, Canada – April 9, 2008) – The Canadian Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CAN) today called on the federal government to assign observers from Canadian consular officials in Saudi Arabia to all court proceedings relating to Mohamed and Sultan Kohail, to ensure that there is no further miscarriage of justice. In early March 2008, Mohamad, […]
NJ: Speaker Connects Christ to Islam
Hisham Mahmoud began his lecture yesterday with a long incantation in Arabic. “You guys are all under my enchanted spell,” Mahmoud, a lecturer in Near Eastern studies, then said to the audience in McCormick 101. Rather than a spell, what he had said was a prayer for courage used by Moses. Mahmoud said he would […]
CO: MSA Dispels Stereotypes about Islam
The Muslim Student Association set up an information table in the Lory Student Center Tuesday to give students a forum to ask questions about the female Islamic experience, which MSA leaders say is largely misrepresented in the media. This booth focused on discouraging common stereotypes involving Muslim women, including oppression and being forced to stay […]
UT: Host Families Needed for Muslim Exchange Students
Volunteer host families are needed for several Muslim high school students that have been awarded scholarships to study in the U.S. Utah’s International coordinator for student exchange, Jo Carmiol says the students are selected with an objective in mind. The main goal of course is to improve relations and there are actual organizers in these […]