ICNA's Statement on the Assassination of Benazir Bhutto

  —FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—   JAMAICA, New York (December 28, 2007) – American Muslims are appalled by the assassination of former prime minister of Pakistan Ms. Benazir Bhutto and the killing of dozens of people in Rawalpindi. We condemn this heinous action and its perpetrators. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, who have […]

The Passing of Imam M. Naseem

A great da’ee and murabbi has passed away today, December 27, 2007 in Houston, Texas.  His tajheezo tadfeen will take place in Houston after Friday prayer on Dec. 28th.  Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raajioon. Having known Moulana Mohammad Naseem since my childhood in the sixties, I have witnessed his dedicated life in the service of […]

Hartford Courant: CT: Muslim Community Growing, Expanding Mosque

Drivers traveling west on I-84 are invited to turn east — toward Mecca. A billboard promoting Islam near the Cheshire exit, and only a short distance from the construction of what will be the largest mosque in the state, encourages drivers to call a toll-free number to learn about the world's second largest religion. The […]

Billboard prompts calls, hostility

  BY MANYA BRACHEAR   December 13, 2007   In the past month, I’ve received more than a dozen calls about a billboard erected near O’Hare Airport asking “Why Islam?” Why drivers have chosen to call me instead of the toll-free number on the sign frankly baffles me.  

Eid Mubarak – Moonsighting Announcement

The moon was not sighted anywhere in North America on Monday December 10, 2007. As such, Wednesday December 12, 2007 is the first day of Dhul-Hijjah 1428 AH and Eid-ul Adha will be on Friday December 21, 2007. Eid Mubarak!

In the Footsteps of Prophet Ibrahim (Peace Be Upon Him)

Mark your calendars!  Insha Allah, ICNA-NJ has specifically designed this event to be in the first 10 days of Dhul-Hijjah as “There are no days during which good deeds are more beloved to Allah than these (ten) days.” (Bukhari). On Saturday, Dec. 15, 2007 from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Tickets are available for purchase. […]

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