RSS 2.0 http://www.icna.org feed http://www.icna.org/icna Tue, 13 May 2008 12:31:57 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.icna.org/icna/images/M_images/icnalogo.png http://www.icna.org/icna RSS 2.0 http://www.icna.org feed http://www.icna.org/icna/icna-news/catholic-muslim-dialogue-looks-at-u.s.-interreligious-educ-2.html Catholic-Muslim Dialogue Looks At U.S. Interreligious Education WASHINGTON—A new round of the Mid-Atlantic Muslim Catholic Dialogue, April 23-24, in Washington, looked at interreligious education in the United States. The meeting, which was convened by the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and Catholic representatives of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs, explored teaching about different religions in private and public institutions. Discussion was guided by the experiences of the Institute on Religion and Civic Values, represented by Shabbir Mansuri and Munir Shaikh. Mon, 12 May 2008 08:50:44 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/news-briefs/myanmar-cyclone-disaster-2.html On Saturday a cyclone with winds up to 120 MPH ripped through the country Myanmar (also known as Burma). The Death toll has reached 22,500 with another 41,000 missing. ICNA appeals the Myanmar government to facilitate relief agencies so they can quickly provide aid to those affected. Helping Hand for Relief and Development has started a cyclone relief fund. Please Donate (https://www.helpinghandonline.org/donation/donation.asp) Generously. Wed, 07 May 2008 10:44:17 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/icna-press-clippings/the-queens-courier-women-s-shelter-opens-in-ja-2.html BY MITKO GRIGORO Wednesday, April 9, 2008 12:49 PM EDT In an attempt to alleviate the problems of homelessness and poverty in the community, a new temporary housing unit for women is opening its doors in Jamaica. Located at 87-91 144th Street, the center is operated by ICNA Relief USA, a subdivision of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), a nationally-recognized Islamic, non-profit organization that has been serving both the Muslim and non-Muslim communities since its inception in 1967. The shelter will provide clean and safe housing for women living in extreme poverty, who are 18 years of age and older, legal residents... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:10:48 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/press-releases/whyislam-to-distribute-free-qurans-at-the-la-times-festival-of-2.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WhyIslam-Southern California to Hand out Free Qurans at the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books Los Angeles, CA, April 22, 2008 – WhyIslam a project of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) will be handing out free Qurans at this weekend’s Los Angeles Times Festival of Books at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) on April 26 27. The Quran is the holy book of Muslims. This will be ICNA’s 3rd year of participation through its WhyIslam project, last year handing out... Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:40:48 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/icna-news/icna-mas-convention-in-hartford-ct-on-july-4th-weekend-3.html XiZCNfHRK08 Useful Links -Visit (http://convention.icna.org) the ICNA-MAS Convention Official Website -Register (https://icnany.org/registration/registration.php?a=conv08) yourself for the Convention -Register (https://icnany.org/registration/registration.php?a=conv08bzr) as a Vendor to Reserve your Booth at the Bazaar -Watch (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiZCNfHRK08) Promotional Video on Youtube -Promote the Convention by adding Web Banners your websites and Distributing Flyers -Volunteer (http://convention.icna.org/index.php?option=com_performs formid=1 Itemid=52)to help make the convention a success -Donate (donate/donate-2.html) to ICNA to support our efforts Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:51:17 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/icna-news/hakeem-olajuwon-elected-to-hall-of-fame-2.html Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) congratulates Brother Hakeem Olajuwon, a devout Muslim on his election into the Basketball Hall of Fame. Hakeem very openly let it be known that he was a practicing Muslim. He fasted during Ramadan despite facing dehydration in intense match ups. He stayed on the court instead of being in the locker room when his team mates celebrated with customary champagne baths upon winning the Championship. Hakeem set an example for Muslim Youth by being a regular attendee at his local mosque. Hakeem Olajuwon attended the 1994 ICNA Convention in Bloomsburg, PA after successfully... Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:58:25 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/news-briefs/being-american-and-muslim-2.html By Shireen Khan It was evening rush hour in New York City. 42nd St. was packed, and I was hoping I would make the bus. His voice came out of the crowd. Take that rag off! Huh? In my four months of working in New York, that was a first. Actually, that was a first in the seven years since I started wearing a hijab. A lot of people turned to look at me as he shouted those words. I don't know exactly what I was feeling — some mixture of anger and embarrassment — but I knew I wanted to stop... Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:03:58 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/icna-news/the-passing-of-sr.-fauzia-naheed-2.html Innalillahi wa inna 'ilayhi raaji'oon To Allah we belong and to Him shall we return Sr. Fauzia Naheed, an integral part of ICNA Sisters' Wing, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2008, in Danville, KY. She was an asset to the Islamic movement. Our beloved Sr. Fauzia became interested in Islamic work and became a member of the movement at the age of 16. During her studies in medical school, she became the president of the students' movement for two years. After she graduated from medical school, she became part of the movement for doctors and served as president for four years.... Sat, 15 Mar 2008 14:27:39 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/press-releases/second-muslim-elected-to-u.s.-congress-2.html (New York, NY, 3/12/2008) - The Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) congratulated Andre Carson who is elected to Indiana's 7th congressional district on the Democratic ticket. He will replace his late grandmother US Rep. Julia Carson. Carson who converted to Islam more than a decade ago will be the second Muslim in Congress. He won yesterday's special election with 54 percent of the vote. He must now win both a May primary election and the November general election to serve a full term in Congress. We congratulate Representative Carson on his victory and also congratulate the people of Indiana's 7th... Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:47:04 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/press-releases/icna-calls-attention-to-humanitarian-crisis-in-gaza-2.html (Jamaica, NY) - ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America) a leading grassroots organization of American Muslims requests people of conscience to draw their attention to the humanitarian crisis which is worsening day by day in the Gaza, Palestine due to an impending blockade. Over 1.5 million people live in camps where the basic necessities for the existence of human life are becoming non-existent. ICNA is asking the United Nations and the United States government to take immediate action to stop the suffering of innocent civilians in Gaza. We are against all forms of injustice and believe in the preservation... Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:25:17 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/press-releases/kosovo-gains-independence-3.html (Jamaica, NY) Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) a leading grassroots organization of American Muslims congratulates Kosovo on its newly acquired independence. ICNA also commends the United States government for acknowledging the sovereignty of the state of Kosovo, which was previously a province of Serbia. It's only a matter of time that other countries will also come forward to accept Kosovo as an independent state. Kosovar Muslims have suffered through ethnic cleansing and have survived genocide. The international community must stay committed to helping to maintain peace and order in the Balkans. The Muslims of Kosovo should educate themselves on the... Tue, 19 Feb 2008 09:37:56 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/news-briefs/a-true-story-of-a-prince-among-slaves-2.html Prince Among Slaves airs at 10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4 on PBS stations nationwide. Check local listings at www.pbs.org (http://www.pbs.org) and visit www.princeamongslaves.tv (http://www.princeamongslaves.tv) Ayesha Ahmad is a freelance writer working with the Unity Productions Foundation In an effort to gain support for his children's freedom from slavery, the newly freed American slave Abdul Rahman once wrote out what was supposed to be the Lord's Prayer in Arabic. Years later, it was discovered that he had actually written out Surah Al-Fatihah, the opening chapter of the Qur'an. After forty years of crushing servitude in a strongly Christian land, this former African prince still remained... Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:53:59 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/icna-news/icna-bay-area-celebrates-abrahams-day-2.html No figure in the history is a greater unifier of the world's prophetic traditions than Prophet Abraham (may Allah's peace and blessings be on him). Also known as Abraham, Jews, Christians and Muslims alike view him as the patriarch of their faith. To honor the tradition of the great prophet, ICNA Relief annually celebrates Abraham's Day right after Eidul Adha. It is a day for hundreds of volunteers to exemplify that prophetic characteristic of goodwill by providing hot meals and other necessities to the downtrodden. Men and women, young and old, come together across national, racial, ethnic and religious divides, unified... Sat, 19 Jan 2008 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/icna-news/icna-honors-ny-subway-hero-2.html The Islamic Circle of North America co-psonsored an Appreciation Dinner honoring Hassan Askari and Walter Adler in which more than 150 Muslims from more than 35 Muslim Organizations congregated on a bitterly cold night in a restaurant in Jamaica, Queens. Dr. Khurshid Khan, President of Islamic Circle of North America presented Awards to both Hassan Askari and Walter Adler. Hassan by now has become a household name for many Muslim families living in the Tri-State area. He leaped to the defense of a group when he saw two couples being pummeled by a group yelling anti-Semitic slurs during the holiday season... Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:50:47 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/press-releases/icna-statement-on-benazir-bhutto-assasination-2.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: American Muslims are appalled at 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. Our heartfelt condolences go for the bereaved family, who have gone through such tragedies time and again. It is unfortunate and unacceptable that anyone would resort to means of violence in order to affect political change. The extremists are enemies of Islam and humanity. All peace-loving people must unite against them. We pray and hope that the people of Pakistan, a... Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:54:22 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/icna-news/the-passing-of-imam-m.-naseem-2.html A great dai 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 Allah (S) from different angles. He was a devout member of the Islamic Movement of India, Ameer of Lucknow unit and a member of the U. P. state shura. He edited Nai Naslen organ of the Idara Adabe Islami... Thu, 27 Dec 2007 17:08:49 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/icna-press-clippings/hartford-courant-ct-muslim-community-growing-expanding-m-3.html 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 Connecticut chapter of the Islamic Circle of North America, which paid for the billboard, has sponsored similar billboards nationwide to inform non-Muslims about Islam and to correct negative stereotypes that emerged after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Islamic Circle held its national convention in July at... Sun, 23 Dec 2007 13:17:04 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/icna-news/eid-mubarak-3.html 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! Tue, 11 Dec 2007 10:18:32 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/icna-news/in-the-footsteps-of-prophet-ibrahim-peace-be-upon-him-2.html www.ICNANJ.org (www.ICNANJ.org) Babysitting and Halal food will be available, Insha Allah. Do NOT miss it! Buy Tickets Online! (http://hikmahbooks.org/index.php?page=shop.product_details flypage=shop.flypage product_id=337 category_id=16 manufa) Sun, 09 Dec 2007 16:50:35 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/icna-press-clippings/courier-news-islamic-group-organizes-cultural-event-for-d-2.html Islamic group 877 Why Islam is organizing a cultural event, “In the Footsteps of Abraham (peace be upon him),” 5 p.m. Dec 9 at its center at 1320 Hamilton St., Somerset section. Abraham, the father of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, is respected by all faiths and a role model for all of humanity, organizers said. In honor of his obedience to God, the event will mark the Muslim celebration of Eid-ul Adha, the festival of the sacrifice. Eid-ul Adha also marks the time of year when Muslims make the pilgrimage to Mecca or Hajj, the fifth pillar of Islam. Hajj and... Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:29:44 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/press-releases/bangladesh-devastated-again-thousands-perished-millions-hom-2.html May Allah, subhanahu wa ta'ala, help people of Bangladesh On November 15, 2007, Bangladesh was hit by a devastating super cyclone SIDR, with the wind speed recorded at 150 mph. The death toll is continuously on the rise. So far, over 3000 people have perished in this cyclone. The rising tidal waves also destroyed standing crops and food storages and has effected all the food sources. Millions of people have lost their homes and are forced to take shelter under the open sky. There is a severe threat of disease and shortage in drinking water. The President of Islamic Circle... Mon, 19 Nov 2007 14:36:58 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/news-briefs/associated-press-lapd-shelves-muslim-mapping-plan-2.html By PETER PRENGAMAN, Associated Press Writer A police plan to map out Muslim communities, a proposal that civil rights groups sharply criticized as racial and religious profiling, has been shelved, a police spokeswoman said Wednesday. The LAPD planned to have its counterterrorism bureau identify Muslim enclaves to determine which might be likely to become isolated and susceptible to violent, ideologically based extremism. Several Muslim groups and the American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California criticized the plan and sent a letter to Deputy Chief Michael P. Downing expressing their concerns. There was a clear message from the Muslim community that they... Thu, 15 Nov 2007 12:16:58 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/press-releases/icna-southern-california-dismayed-with-lapds-mapping-of-muslim-comm-2.html FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Los Angeles, CA - The Southern California Chapter of The Islamic Circle of North America wishes to convey it's feeling of dismay on the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) announcement of mapping Muslim Communities. We would like to request that the LAPD please reconsider its strategy on approaching terrorism here in Southern California. We stand with other Muslim organizations such as Islamic Shura Council of Southern California, MPAC, and CAIR in a united voice to denounce and reject the LAPD's plan and any other plan to target Muslims as a community without a reasonable cause. For additional information on... Tue, 13 Nov 2007 09:20:05 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/press-releases/icna-appeals-for-support-for-southen-california-wilfdire-vi-2.html -FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) a grassroots organization of American Muslims is calling for Americans to whole heartedly support victims of the wildfires in Southern California. ICNA Relief USA, a division of ICNA has Disaster Relief experience from the Asian Tsunami, South Asian Earthquake, and has been recognized by FEMA for its Hurricane Katrina relief. ICNA's Southern California chapter has partnered with several local organizations to provide shelter, evacuation help and immediate relief and long term help for those in need. ICNA Relief is also assisting families with paper work involved with filing claims. ICNA Southern California... Thu, 25 Oct 2007 04:51:38 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/news-briefs/the-passing-of-dr.-ilyas-ba-yunus-2.html After a long struggle with his heart condition, Dr. Ilyas Ba-Yunus, a pioneer of Islamic work in North America in the second half of the last century, bid farewell to the earthly existence and joined his Master for an eternal life at the start of Fajr prayer on the blessed day of Friday, Ramadan 23, 1428/ October 5, 2007. When the history of Islamic work in North America is written, the name of Dr. Ilyas Ba-Yunus will be recorded in golden words. He was born in Hyderabad, Daccan, and migrated to Pakistan at an early age. He received his... Fri, 19 Oct 2007 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/icna-news/mohammad-younis-ramazan-fund-announced-2.html ICNA Relief USA has announced a Fund to support the family of the late Muhammad Younus Ramazan. Br. Mohammad Younis passed away around 1:30 pm on Saturday, October 13, at a hospital in Philadelphia. May Allah be pleased with him and place him in the highest of the Jannah. Br. Younis has been a great soul and worked so hard for the community. This friend of Allah has finally met with his Lord on this day of Eid-ul-Fitr. Inna lillahi wa-innal-ilayhee rajeeon. May Allah grant him peace and extreme patience to his family and friends Br. Younis was part of the... Fri, 19 Oct 2007 11:27:50 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/icna-news/muslim-family-day-at-six-flags-over-texas-hosted-by-icna-d-2.html On Sunday October 14th the Muslim Community of Dallas/Fort Worth gathered for an unprecedented and auspicious event at Six Flags over Texas. An estimated 9000 Muslims gathered at the theme park in Arlington Texas to enjoy a day of family-fun. On this day the DFW Muslim community showed their solidarity and unity for one another by participating in this event. This is the first time in DFW’s history that the Muslim community gathered in such a large number in one location for a day of fun. Families from Houston, Tyler, Oklahoma, New Orleans and... Sun, 14 Oct 2007 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/icna-press-clippings/a-time-of-faith-a-time-of-change.html The leader of region's largest mosque is leaving to start a seminary By MARC PARRY, Staff writer, timesunion.com COLONIE -- The end of Ramadan this weekend will be a time of shared gifts and celebration. For the popular leader of the region's largest mosque, it also will be a time to say farewell. Imam Ahmed Kobeisy is leaving his Colonie mosque at the end of the month to establish an Islamic seminary based in New York. It's an effort to build the infrastructure for educating the next generation of Muslim-American leaders. Right now, the expanding U.S. Muslim population often depends on imams... Sun, 07 Oct 2007 22:00:00 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/donate/donate-to-icna.html A Video Introduction to ICNA's activities CBXMwc1B8xU Sat, 06 Oct 2007 11:12:08 +0100 http://www.icna.org/icna/news-briefs/u.s.-house-passes-historic-ramadan-resolution-2.html Washington – A resolution recognizing the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and expressing the deepest respect to Muslims in the United States and throughout the world was adopted in the U.S. House of Representatives October 2 by a vote of 376-0. The resolution acknowledging the importance of Muslims in America, the first of its kind, was introduced by Texas Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson and co-sponsored by 30 legislators, including Representative Keith Ellison of Minnesota. Ellison is the first Muslim to be elected to the U.S. Congress. (See related article (http://usinfo.state.gov/xarchives/display.html?p=washfile-english y=2007 m=January x=20070104154843ndyblehs0.6852838).) It’s a sign of respect and recognition. It’s a very American thing to do.... Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:37:19 +0100