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IIC Condemns Worldwide Sectarian Attacks on Ashura PDF E-mail

December 29, 2009

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The Islamic Information Center strongly condemns the series of attacks against Shia Muslims around the world that have occurred on the Holy Event of Ashura. Preliminary reports indicate that there have been bombings in both Iraq and Pakistan, killing approximately one hundred innocent civilians on a day meant for prayer and meditation.

In Bahrain and Yemen, the oppressive governments of both countries continued their lockdown against religious freedom, by silencing the media while they closed mosques and forbade prayer services. 

Saudi Arabian Muslims remained in fear of their government's oppressive tactics, and secretly conducted prayer services in their homes to avoid persecution, arrest, and imprisonment.  Saudi Arabia event launched military attacks against foreign Shia populations.

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IIC Marks the Holy Occasion of Ashura PDF E-mail

December 27, 2009

Imam Husain's Tomb The Islamic Information Center would like to offer condolences to the hundreds of millions of Muslims commemorating the day of Ashura today. Nearly 1,400 years ago, Imam Husain ibn Ali, grandson of Prophet Muhammad (May God Bless Them), was tragically martyred on the sands of Karbala, Iraq. Imam Husain sought to promote justice, and help restore Islam to its peaceful and benevolent nature - a movement opposed by oppressors.

On his journey to spread the true message of Islam: that it is a religion that focuses on the Oneness of God, on prayer and fasting, on helping the needy, and speaking out against evil - he and his family members were surrounded by the armies of Yazid, a corrupt oppressor focused on building power and brutally crushing dispute.

On the tenth day of Muharram, also referred to as "Ashura", Yazid's forces, numbering in the thousands cornered and killed Husain and the majority of his male family members, including Husain's infant child, leaving only women and some children. The surviving women and children were then shackled and imprisoned.
 
This event is considered especially tragic, because Husain and his family members, were mercilessly slaughtered and the survivors imprisoned in the name of "Islam", despite the fact that they were espousing the true and peaceful belief system as taught by their grandfather, the Prophet of Islam himself. Conversely, Yazid sought to promote widespread violence and destruction in an effort to distort and destroy Islam
 

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IIC Hosts First Ever Electronic Fundraiser PDF E-mail

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IIC is proud to announce its first ever electronic fundraiser. This gives IIC supporters and fans the unique opportunity to be a part of something amazing. IIC is a fully accredited 501(c)3 non-profit organization, so all donations made are fully tax exempt. IIC provides receipts to all donors - so make sure you donate before the end of the tax year!

The work of the Islamic Information Center is funded 100% entirely through community donations, and without your support, we cannot continue with our efforts to help the Muslim community in general, and the world at large. Recently IIC had a Washington DC area fundraiser, but our work is not done.

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IIC Offers Condolences On The Loss of Grand Ayatollah Montazeri PDF E-mail

December 21, 2009

 

 

The Islamic Information Center would like to offer its condolences on the tragic loss of Grand Ayatollah Montazeri, to both the grieving Montazeri family and rest of the Muslim ummah (community). Grand Ayatollah Montazeri passed away this week, at the age of 87. He was a renowned Islamic jurist, and his passing is an irreparable loss to the entire world. "Ayatollah" is a high ranking title given to Shī'ah scholars. Those who carry the title are experts in Islamic studies such as jurisprudence, ethics, and philosophy and usually teach in Islamic seminaries.
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IIC Announces "You Can't Seize My Faith" Grassroots Campaign with Unity Jummah at IEC Maryland PDF E-mail

November 20, 2009

 

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The Islamic Information Center is proud to announce a grassroots campaign to support the masjids in the asset forfeiture case, entitled 'You Can't Seize My Faith', which will begin with a Unity Jummah program to be held next Friday, November 27th, 2009, from 12:00pm at the Islamic Education Center in Rockville, MD.

 

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IIC Alarmed By Reports of Mosque Seizures by the Federal Government PDF E-mail

November 12, 2009

 

 

The Islamic Information Center is alarmed by recent reports that the Federal Government has begun the process of seizing mosques in the United States. Reports from this evening indicate that government agencies have begun the process of seizing mosques in New York, California, Texas, and Maryland.  At this time the mosques will remain open; however, IIC is concerned about the fate of these religious centers. 

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Countering Claims About Fort Hood by Showing How Islam Teaches Peace PDF E-mail

Novemer 9, 2009

 

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The Islamic Information Center reiterates its position on the attack on Fort Hood last week, specifically that it was completely against the teachings of Islam and the actions of alleged shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, are in no way representative of the beliefs or actions of Muslims. Rather, the attack was both offensive and contrary to American Muslims, and Muslims around the world. To further explain how peace is an essential component of the Muslim belief, it is important to look at the holy text of Islam, the Holy Quran (sometimes spelt 'Koran').

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Countering Claims About Fort Hood by Showing How Islam Teaches Peace PDF E-mail

Novemer 9, 2009

The Islamic Information Center reiterates its position on the attack on Fort Hood last week, specifically that it was completely against the teachings of Islam and the actions of alleged shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, are in no way representative of the beliefs or actions of Muslims. Rather, the attack was both offensive and contrary to American Muslims, and Muslims around the world. To further explain how peace is an essential component of the Muslim belief, it is important to look at the holy text of Islam, the Holy Quran (sometimes spelt 'Koran').

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IIC Executive Committee Meets with IMI Leadership PDF E-mail

November 3, 2009

IIC was in New Jersey this past weekend hosting a series of important meetings and events, with some exciting results! Firstly, members of IIC’s Executive Committee, including Rahat Husain, Farwah Zaidi, Azmat Husain, Mubeen Khan, Saman Naquvi, Mehdi Husain, and Hajar Hosseini met with the leadership of the internationally acclaimed, UN recognized, organization Imamia Medics International.

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