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Author: Ibrahim Hooper

Ibrahim Hooper – Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper is the National Communications Director for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). He holds a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s of art in journalism and mass communication. Hooper has been with CAIR since its founding in 1994. As CAIR’s spokesman he appears frequently on national and international television programs to offer an Islamic perspective on current events or debate controversial issues.

CAIR Celebrates Juneteenth

The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: “God has created nothing on the face of the earth dearer to Him than emancipation.” Al-Tirmidhi

CAIR in the News, June 19, 2024

CAIR: Hateful vandalism appears on a sign for Md. Senate nominee Alsobrooks – Washington Post The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), which advocates for Muslims’ civil rights, also spoke out against it. “Racially motivated vandalism has no place in a civilized society,” said Kim Syuardi, CAIR’s Maryland Outreach Coordinator. “We stand […]

CAIR in the News, June 18, 2024

CAIR-PA: Haverford college student Kinnan Abdalhamid said his shooting is in the past. Now, it’s time for a cease-fire. – Philadelphia Inquirer Congressional leaders in the Philadelphia area have faced numerous protests from pro-Palestinian demonstrators over their support for Israel’s military offensive, which Gaza’s health ministry said has killed about 20,000 people since the war […]

CAIR-MN to Speak Against Planned Moratorium on Islamic Project at Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning Meeting

Later today, representatives from the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, and diverse supporters of the Madinah Lakes Project will attend the Lino Lakes Planning and Zoning commission meeting to speak against  a proposed moratorium on site of the Madinah Lakes project. The project has faced organized opposition from anti-Muslim groups in an effort […]

CAIR Says AP Probe of Israel Wiping Out Entire Palestinian Families ‘to a Degree Never Seen Before’ Again Proves Genocidal Intent

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said that an Associated Press (AP) investigation showing that the far-right Israeli government’s attacks on Gaza have wiped out “entire Palestinian families” once again proves Israel’s genocidal intent. According to AP: “To a degree never seen before, Israel is […]

CAIR-NY Welcomes Hate Crime Charge for Attack on Muslim Woman

The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today welcomed a hate crime charge brought against a suspect who allegedly attacked a Muslim woman on a subway train platform in April. That suspect allegedly threw a can at the 22-year-old victim while shouting “f—ing Muslims.” SEE: New York man charged with hate […]

CAIR in the News, June 16, 2024

CAIR-Action: Appeal in Biden Gaza Genocide Case Heard: Palestinians Argue Court Has Legal Obligation to Hear Claims – Davis Vanguard “After losing close to 100 family members in this genocide, the least I could do is sue this administration for their complicity in justifying and sending money and weapons to Israel,” replied Basim Elkarra, CAIR action executive […]