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Archive for 2011

12 27 11
 

ICNA condemns attacks on Nigerian church-goers

 
—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—
 
JAMAICA, New York (December 27, 2011) – The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) condemns the brutal attacks on innocent church-goers in Nigeria who were murdered after attending mass on Christmas Day.
 
We call on the Nigerian government to act swiftly and bring the perpetrators to justice and to take immediate steps to curb the recent rise of sectarian violence in the country.
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12 21 11
 

NY Conference on Religious Freedom & Shariah

 

By Mariam Abu Ali, ICNA Council for Social Justice

 

Men and women, young and old began trickling into the York College Performing Arts Center in Jamaica, New York. The diverse crowd was there to attend a conference on Defending Religious Freedom: Understanding Shariah held on Saturday, December 4, 2011. Once the program kicked off, there were nearly a thousand people in attendance.

 

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12 20 11
 

Scholars’ Campaign to Protect Religious Freedom

 

By Mohsin Zaheer | Sada-E-Pakistan
Translated by Jehangir Khattak

 

A leading Muslim organization has launched a new campaign to protect religious freedom in the US. The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) wants to blunt Islmophobia by promoting greater understanding of Islam and Muslims.

 
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12 9 11
 

ICNA: Take Action Against Bigotry & Hate

 
—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—
 
JAMAICA, New York (December 9, 2011) – The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) issued a press release today criticizing Lowe’s for pulling advertising from All-American Muslim, and urging the American Muslim community to contact the company and express its disappointment with this decision.
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12 2 11
 

ICNA Issues Urgent Action Alert Re NDA Senate Bill

 
—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—
 
JAMAICA, New York (December 2, 2011) – The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) issued an urgent action alert to the American Muslim community today, urging them to ask President Obama to veto a bill that will allow for indefinite detention of US citizens.
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11 2 11
 

ICNA’s Stance on the Occupy Wall Street Protests

 
—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—
 
JAMAICA, New York (November 02, 2011) – The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) issued a press release today in support of Occupy Wall Street protesters.
 
“Real progress and development of a country depends on prosperity of society as a whole, not just that of a selected portion of society. Yet the income gap between the rich and the poor continues to grow, and uneconomic recovery across the country has been uneven and unstable at best. Corporations are ruthlessly cutting jobs, leaving 10% of the entire population unemployed while Wall Street enjoys huge bonuses.
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11 1 11
 

US Mosques Used 3 Different Methods to Decide Eid ul Fitr

A report on how the date for Eid ul Fitr 2011 was determined by Mosques in USA.

 

Based on survey conducted by the Islamic Circle of North America.

 

JAMAICA, New York (October 25, 2011) – Almost an equal percentage of American mosques decided the day of Eid ul Fitr either on the basis of local moon-sighting (40%) or according to the Fiqh Council of North America’s prepared Islamic calendar (39%).

 

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11 1 11
 

Eid Al-Adha Wishes from ICNA

 
ICNA wishes Muslims in America and everywhere a blessed Eid Al-Adha! We encourage our members and the general Muslim community to celebrate the Eid holidays with your local masajid, communities and Islamic centers.
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10 27 11
 

ICNA Expresses Hope in Tunisian Elections

 
—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—
 
JAMAICA, New York (October 27, 2011) – In a press release issued today, the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) congratulated the people of Tunisia on the democratic elections held this week, the first in nearly 50 years.
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10 25 11
 

Facebook Campaign – 1 Fan = $1

Help ICNA earn a dollar for every new fan added on the ICNA fan page. Simply click on “Like” and become a fan. Read more

 
 
10 21 11
 

ICNA South Conference

6th Annual ICNA-MAS South Central Regional Conference @ Univ. Houston
“Qur’an: The Scripture That Saved Humanity”

Guest Speakers Include:
-Ustadh Nouman Ali Khan
-Sh. Omar Suleiman
-Sh. Waleed Basyouni
-Imam Khalid Griggs
and more
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10 14 11
 

Muslim Relief Group Helps Irene Victims

 

By Sajjad Azhar, Urdu Times
Translated by Jehangir Khattak, Voices of NY

 

October 12, 2011, NJ – Many communities in New Jersey are still recovering from the damages caused by Hurricane Irene that struck states from North Carolina to Vermont on August 20. Wayne, a town in northeast New Jersey, is one such place where Anna Walker had been waiting for weeks for federal help to clean up her basement, which was flooded by water.

 

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09 27 11
 

Aftermath of Hurricane Irene: ICNA Relief in New Jersey

 

New Jersey (September 27, 2011) – Three weeks ago Hurricane Irene ripped across the eastern United States, battering states from North Carolina to Vermont and hitting parts of New York City and the tri-state area. As we watched these events unfold, ICNA Relief stepped in to offer assistance. Disaster relief services ranged from offering shelter to those whose homes has been damaged by the storm, to distributing food and water to communities.

 

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09 24 11
 

CA Councilman under Fire for Naming Dog after Prophet

 

September 24, 2011 – A California councilman named Derek Reeve is under fire for he avowed in a council meeting on Sept. 6 that he named one of his two dogs after Muhammad– the Muslim prophet. However, Muslims regard dog as unclean. The other dog is named “America”.

 

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09 24 11
 

Muslim Family Day: Well Organized, Say Guests

 

By Arif Kabir, Muslim Link Contributing Writer

 

Thursday, 22 September 2011 – With debates of moon-sighting still causing Eid Al-Fitr to be held on various days, many Muslims fi nd it diffi cult to celebrate the Eid festivities with friends and relatives living in other communities. Fortunately, the ‘Muslim Family Day’ offers an opportunity for all Muslims to come together shortly after Eid to celebrate their faith amidst much fun and celebration.

 

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09 23 11
 

ICNA Back 2 School Campaign

In 2010, ICNA NY held 11 Back-to-School Giveaway events across the New York Metropolitan area, including Bronx, Brooklyn, Long Island, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island and Westchester.
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09 23 11
 

ICNA wants apology for disrespectful gesture

 

Sept 22, 2011 – Islamic Circle of North America’s Southern California chapter praises a council member’s criticism of Councilman Derek Reeve’s comment that he had named his dog Muhammad, after the Muslim prophet. The group says it won’t rule out a protest in San Juan Capistrano against the remark.

 

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09 23 11
 

Irvine 11 verdict: A tragic day for freedom of speech

 
—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—
 
JAMAICA, New York (September 23, 2011) – The Islamic Circle of North America issued a press release today calling the Irvine 11 verdict “a selective application of justice.”
 
“We are deeply saddened by the guilty verdict in the Irvine 11 case, and our thoughts and prayers are with the students and their families.
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09 21 11
 

ICNA on FBI’s Biased Trainings on Islam & Muslims

 
—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—
 
JAMAICA, New York (September 21, 2011) – The Islamic Circle of North America issued a press release today addressing the FBI’s biased trainings on Islam and Muslims.
 
“As Americans we are appalled at the recent findings made public regarding the FBI training workshops. The Bureau’s training documents and briefings indicate not only a severe lack of sensitivity, but more seriously paint an alarming picture of misunderstanding about Islam and the American Muslims.
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