Fasting Muslims Give out Free Information and Water to New Yorkers
—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— JAMAICA, New York (September 15, 2008) – Fasting Volunteers Answer Questions posed at Information Tables on Islam in NY. The New York Chapter of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) and its 877-WHY-ISLAM project are sponsoring information tables on Islam in New York City beginning in the month […]
Muslims Turn to Bus Ads in Seattle to Create Awareness About Islam
The Seattle chapter of the Islamic Circle of North America is sponsoring bus ads to stir conversation and steer people toward information about Islam. By Janet I. Tu, Seattle Times religion reporter. The ads are simple and stark. Running on the sides of several Metro buses, they merely say: “Q: Islam. […]
ICNA Relief Leading the Relief Effort
“May Allah Bless ICNA Relief and the volunteers.” These were the words of Sheikh Mustafa, Imam of Masjid Bilal (North Zone) in Houston, where scores of ICNA Relief volunteers are taking care of more than 300 families and individuals, including children and women, who are seeking shelter from the fury of Hurricane Ike. The deafening […]
ICNA Relief, HH and ISGH Providing Essential Assistance to Ike Evacuees
WHO: Islamic Circle of North America Houston Chapter Relief Department (ICNA Relief), Helping Hand USA & the Islamic Society of Greater Houston (ISGH) WHAT: Providing all Hurricane Ike evacuees’ with basic services such as a place to stay with electric generators, food, water, etc. at three (3) of ISGH centers. The centers will be kept […]
Imam W.D. Muhammed Laid to Rest in Chicago
JAMAICA, New York (September 12, 2008) – Tears flowed from the eyes of thousands of followers of Imam W.D. Muhammed as they were led in the funeral prayer by Imam Abdul Hameed Dogar, a very close friend of the late Imam. About five thousand men, women and children lined up in the open grounds next […]
Imam W.D. Muhammed: A Great Muslim American Leader Passed Away Today
JAMAICA, New York (September 9, 2008) – It is with great sorrow and grief that the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) extends its most heartfelt condolences to the family of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed who passed away today at his home in Chicago. The Ameer of ICNA, Dr. Khurshid Khan, in a statement said, […]
Donate this Ramadan!
Tax Exempt ID#: 11-2925751 Why Donate to ICNA? The Islamic Circle of North America is a leading grass roots organization. Our mission is to educate, support and empower Muslims throughout North America in accordance with the Quran and the methodology of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) so that they can achieve felicity in this world and in […]
Largest Evacuation in US History: 1.9 Million Evacuated
Unfortunately, the situation in Louisiana caused by Hurricane Gustav has not improved. Almost 2 million people are in need of help; the devastation continues to accumulate. Maqsood Ahmad, President of ICNA-Baton Rouge, reports the following: