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IIC Releases Information Packet on Imam Ali

July 16, 2008 

Imam Ali

IIC is also proud to announce the release of the Imam Ali Information Packet. Imam Ali was the closest confidant of Prophet Muhammad, so close that the Prophet declared them to be 'brothers'. This packet is developed to help people learn about Imam Ali, even if they have little or no familiarity with Islam. (PDF Reader required)

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Islam in 60 Seconds, August 21, 2008 Issue
Islamic Information Center

 August 21, 2008

Check out the 32th issue of Islam in 60 seconds. Inside you'll find stories about whats going on throughout the world today!

Here are some of the headlines from this issue:

  • Saudi Arabia Exempted From Legal Action
  • Dubai To Begin Promoting Islam
  • Radio Host Drops CAIR Lawsuit
  • Danish Cartoonist To Stand Trial
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IIC Commemorates Birthday of Imam Mahdi

The Mosque of Prophet Muhammad

August 17, 2008

The Islamic Information Center celebrates the birthday of Imam Mahdi, one of the great great grandchildren of Prophet Muhammad, May God Bless them both. This holiday is being marked by hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world, and is a joyous occasion.

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IIC Marks Birthday of Imam Husain

August 5, 2008

Islamic Information Center

The Islamic Information Center marks the celebration of the “Wiladat” or Birthday celebration of Imam Husain today. Imam Husain was the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, through his daughter, Lady Fatima Zahra (Peace Be Upon Them). Hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world are commemorating this event by holding family gatherings, celebratory programs at mosques, and offering prayers to God. Pictured below is the mosque of Imam Husain, located in Karbala, in modern day Iraq. 

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IIC Condemns Violence Against Shi'ites In Pakistan

July 15, 2008

Map of Pakistan

The Islamic Information Center strongly condemns the atrocities being committed by Taliban and related Takfiri forces in Pakistan against Shia Muslims. According to news, nearly three dozen Shi’ite civilians are killed in daily attacks from the Taliban fighters. Such atrocities are a violation of human rights, and IIC believes that the Pakistani government should take immediate action to prevent further bloodshed.

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IIC Condemns Egyptian Ministry's Remarks Against Shiite Muslims

July 8, 2008


The Islamic Information Center would like to express its concern over recent sectarian issues in the country of Egypt. The Egyptian Interior Ministry has asked Sunni Muslim leaders to educate national security officials on how to combat the rise of Shiite doctrine. This new policy is incredibly intolerant and will only incite sectarian hatred among the Islamic community in Egypt, and accordingly the Islamic Information Center condemns such efforts.
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The Kaaba located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Photograph taken during Hajj, the pilgrimage performed by Muslims. Photograph by Aadil, December 2007.
Reproduced with permission.