Voices Against Radicalism attend Spread Hummus Not Hate event by Taameem Almaliki, Project Nur Coordinator at American Islamic Congress Today at the University of Maryland, College Park (UMD), I attended a fun and meaningful event called Spread Hummus Not Hate. I thought the mission of the event aligned well with our current campaign, Voices Against…
Read MoreClick the links below to learn more: BIG PHARAOH ON AIC’S NEW CAIRO OFFICE THE SPIRIT OF EID AL-ADHA SCIENCE AND ISLAM GOVERNMENT RELATIONS HANDS ACROSS THE MIDDLE EAST SUPPORT ALLIANCE (HAMSA) INTERFAITH COUNCILS TUNE IN TUNISIA EGYPT PROGRAMS IRAQ PROGRAMS OLD EVENTS PROJECT NUR Building Tolerance – Tafahum Tafahum is the Arabic word for…
Read MoreIslam and September 11: A Teacher’s Guide Many Americans are first becoming acquainted with Islam in the context of the September 11 tragedy. Teachers face the challenge of helping students understand current events and the diversity of Muslim attitudes on religious and political issues. We have fused the two lessons into one guide for teachers…
Read MoreClick the links below to learn more: Iraq’s Silenced Majority – Zainab Al-Suwaij in the New York Times Daniel Pearl Memorial A Better World in Memory of Daniel Pearl – from the from the Boston Globe “Are We Doing the Right Thing?”: America and Iraq – from the Los Angeles Times Reforming the Iraqi Education System…
Read MoreToday we remember the innocent lives lost seventeen years ago in a senseless act of hate and violence. As we mourn with the families of those who perished, we are each transported back to that horrific day. In our grief and pain, we rededicate ourselves to our promise to never forget and to make this…
Read MoreAmerican Islamic Congress (AIC) seeks a Program Coordinator for Project Nur The American Islamic Congress (AIC) is an independent, non-partisan non-profit organization dedicated to building interfaith and interethnic understanding and to supporting human and civil rights in Muslim majority countries. As American Muslims thriving amidst the U.S.’s open society, AIC aims to offer a positive…
Read MoreNEW YORK, September 26, 2012 – A controversial ad campaign funded by conservative blogger Pamela Geller that many see as offensive to Muslims, has prompted some New Yorkers to reject the ads. Stickers reading “RACIST” and “HATE SPEECH” have appeared on some of the ads, which are posted on MTA subway trains and stations. The…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, September 11, 2012 – Today the American Islamic Congress (AIC) issued the following statement by its Co-Founder and Executive Director Zainab Al-Suwaij: “Today we remember the innocent lives lost eleven years ago in a senseless act of hate and violence. As we mourn with the families of those who perished, we are each transported…
Read MoreAmerican Islamic Congress (AIC) seeks a Program Coordinator for Project Nur in Boston, MA. (www.projectnur.org). AIC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building interfaith and interethnic understanding. Our organization grew out of the ashes of September 11th. We believe American Muslims must take the lead in building tolerance and fostering a respect for human rights…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, March 20, 2012 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) will present “Faith, Money, Power: Leveraging the Buying Power and Influence of American Muslims” on April 3 in Washington, D.C. This pioneering forum will present information and insights on the buying power, demographics, and civic engagement of American Muslims. The discussion will focus on the trends shaping the American…
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