Muslim Charity Teams With FEMA To Help Sandy Victims
By NY1 News A Muslim charity group is teaming up with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. The Islamic Circle of North America, along with FEMA and the Small Business Administration, held a health fair Friday in Brighton Beach, where storm victims were able to get essentials […]
New Masjid A Testament To Interfaith Cooperation
By Hena Zuberi, Muslim Link Staff, 21 January 2013 On the western shores of the Potomac River is the home of the Islamic Circle of North America’s Virginia chapter in Alexandria. This culturally and historically rich city recently added a new house of worship, enhancing the region’s inter-faith diversity. An inaugural event was […]
Naeem Baig Elected as New ICNA President
—FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE— JAMAICA, New York (January 22, 2013) – In a press release issued today, the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) National Election Committee announced that Mr. Naeem Baig has been elected as president of ICNA for the 2013-2014 term.
Muslim, Jewish groups join Rebuild Joplin effort
By Roger McKinney, January 18, 2013 Among those assisting the Rebuild Joplin effort starting Monday will be Muslim and Jewish volunteers. The volunteers will be from ICNA Relief, part of the Islamic Circle of North America; the Jewish Disaster Relief Corps; and Bridges, a Muslim-Jewish interfaith dialogue composed of New York University […]
Latina Immigrants: The New Ambassadors of Islam
New America Media/The Muslim Link, News Report, Wendy Diaz, Jan 18, 2013 SOMERSET, N.J. — Tucked away in a quiet rural neighborhood in Somerset, New Jersey is an old brownstone that houses the New Jersey Chapter of the Islamic Circle of North America’s (ICNA) WhyIslam Project. Within its confines, in a second floor […]
Top 10 ICNA Posts in 2012
In 2012, ICNA’s online presence witnessed historic growth Alhamdulillah. Newsletter subscribers, website traffic, ICNA TV views and social media connections expanded to give ICNA a significant presence in the community. Here are the most popular posts on ICNA’s website, ICNA TV, and social media profiles.
ICNA Inaugurates New Mosque
The Islamic Circle of North America inaugurated its new mosque Saturday. By Jessie Biele, January 7, 2013 After three years of construction and fundraising, the Islamic Circle of North America inaugurated its new house of worship in Greater Alexandria on Saturday afternoon.
"It Shapes My Life in Every Aspect" -Rafiq Mahdi
By Paige Huntoon, December 19, 2012 Name: Rafiq Mahdi Age: 57 Title: Unofficial Imam of the Muslim Community of Knoxville Thoughts on Faith: “[Faith] is a complete way of life.”
NYers Of The Week: ICNA Relief honored by NY1
Muslim-American Group Helps Sandy Victims, Spreads Understanding By John Schiumo, 01/04/2013 If there is a silver lining in the dark cloud that was Hurricane Sandy, it is that New Yorkers came together. This week, NY1 honors a group of volunteers who proved that regardless of race, religion or ethnicity, everyone can help. […]