Islamic Information Center

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.

Islam in 60 Seconds, July 3, 2008 Issue

July 3, 2008

Check out the 25th 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:

IIC Holds Successful Round Table
Obama supporters claim Hussein as their middle name
Sunni party may finally endorse Iraq's Shiite-government
Israeli human rights group calls Israel's policy on water crisis "discriminatory"
Jordan swears in newest ambassador to Iraq

IIC Annual Review for 2007

June 30, 2008

The Islamic Information Center recently published its annual review for the year of 2007. The review contains summaries of IIC initiatives and programs, while helping to explain the purpose of IIC in the modern world. Click through to check it out!

June 26, 2008

The Islamic Information Center would like to acknowledge actors Brad Pritt and Angelina Jolie for their generous donation to help children affected by the war in Iraq.

According to the Education Partnership for Children of Conflict, which Jolie co-chairs, the hollywood couple is distributing a total of $1 million through the Jolie-Pitt Foundation.

This incredible gesture of charity is deeply appreciated by the Islamic community, and we would like to congratulate Jolie and Pitt for such a munificent act.

The money Jolie and Pitt donated will be sent to four different organizations that aid children who have lost homes, school, or even parents.

IIC Condemns Remarks by Israr Ahmad

June 26, 2008

The Islamic Information Center condemns the remarks recently made by extremist cleric Mr. Israr Ahmad concerning the revered son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Imam Ali (A).

On June 12th, 2008 on a Pakistani television network channel (QTV) Israr Ahmad made derogatory and insulting remarks about Imam Ali.

Such remarks were both false and offensive to the entire community of 1.6 billion Muslims throughout the world.

The Muslim world is deeply hurt by these insults leveled against one of their most revered religious and historical figures.

June 26, 2008

Check out the 24th 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:

IIC Round Tables Return for 2008
Sunnis and Shi'as make more attempts to foster unit
Iraqi citizens overcome violence only to face lack of basic resources
Israeli suicide during French president's departure

June 19, 2008

Check out the latest issue of Islam in 60 seconds! Here are some of the latest headlines:

IIC Round Tables Return for 2008
Interfaith dialogue in Camp Springs
Virginia Mosque opens itself to better the community
Comic-book superheroes with 99 attributes of Allah
Israeli settlements create barrier to peace
The First International Islamic Conference on Dialogue
Israel and Hamas call truce?

June 24, 2008

The Islamic Information Center would like to congratulate you today on the birthday of one of history's greatest personalities: Lady Fatima Zahra. Today, hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world, from North America, to South America, to Africa, to Europe, to Asia and even to Australia are celebrating this special holiday. Mother's Day, to many Islamic countries and many Muslim communities around, is on the birthday of the most revered Muslim women in all history, Prophet Muhammad's daughter Lady Fatima Zahra (Peace Be Upon Them). In the Islamic calendar this day falls on the 20th day of Jamadi-us-Saani. Fatima Zahra was born in city of Mecca, in modern day Saudi Arabia, to Prophet Muhammad and his wife Khadija binte Khawlid.

June 24, 2008

IIC is also proud to announce the release of the Lady Fatima Zahra Information Packet. This packet is developed to help people learn about Lady Fatima, even if they have little or no familiarity with Islam. (PDF Reader required)

Obama's Breakthrough

June 12, 2008

By MOWAHID HUSSAIN SHAH

The trail blazed by Malcolm X, Martin Luther King, and Muhammad Ali has now been followed by Barack Obama.

What appeared unthinkable yesterday looks realisable today. Obama could become the 44th President of the United States.

44 years ago, before the advent of the Civil Rights Act in America, there was still legal separation between blacks and whites, including, but not limited to, the use of separate bathrooms, drinking from different water fountains, and sitting separately in buses. During the time of President Franklin Roosevelt (1933-1945), lynchings of blacks could occur (and did occur) in the American South, without legal repercussions. There were significant roadblocks which prevented blacks from exercising their right to vote.

Yanking in the UN

June 10, 2008

By MOWAHID HUSSAIN SHAH

So, the UN is being tasked to investigate BB's slaying. It seems that some want it to follow the Rafik Hariri model, in that when the Lebanese leader was killed in February 2005, the UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted a resolution whereby an investigative team was despatched to Lebanon.

Arguably, the UNSC - which has been rubber-stamping big power moves in the Middle East - may have had a stake in implicating Syria for it being a member of the "axis of evil" and a "roadblock" to the "peace process" there. It bears mentioning here that, in 2004, the 67-year-old nearly blind wheelchair-bound paralysed Palestinian spiritual leader Sheikh Yassin was gunned down by an Israeli helicopter gunship. One does not recall a similar effort or outrage from the UNSC.

Imam Safdar Razi Free from Prison

Imam Safdar Razi has been released from his detention facility in Texas. He has agreed to voluntarily leave the country, and will depart in approximately two weeks. Until then, he is required to stay in his hometown Dallas area.

The Imam thanks all that have prayed for him in this difficult situation. More details can be found at the FreeSafdarRazi.com webpage.

Islamic Development Bank to provide aid in global food crisis

June 4, 2008

The Islamic Development Bank (IDB) is giving $1.5 billion to poor, primarily Muslim nations suffering from the global food crisis. The majority of the money will go to some of the least developed states, largely in Africa. The money will buy farmers fertilizer and seed along with research funds to increase and improve crops.

Muslim Television Network launches first religious Game Show

May 27, 2008

The “Islam Channel” in England has launched its first religious themed game show, entitled “Faith Off”. This show will have an interfaith theme, and contestants will be judged based upon their religious knowledge. Faith Off will be like any other game show, with flashing lights, funny noises, and of course suspense.

Americans want to Hear More on Iraq

Thursday, May 22, 2008

A recent poll from the Zogby news release has demonstrated that a majority of the American people believe coverage on the Iraq war has been fair or poor. When respondents to the poll were asked what coverage they would like to see more of, stories about the Iraqi people and government were the two most chosen choices.

It is believed that television has dumped Iraq as a story, and that there is still a need of clarification on many issues concerning the war. No distinction has been made between Abdul Aziz al-Hakim's Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq and Muqtada al-Sadr's Sadr Movement, both of which are Shiite religious parties. Many Americans believe there is a need for more coverage saying that the war even has an impact on their local communities.

Muslim Congressmen call on U.S. to take action in Darfur

May 14, 2008

Congressman Keith Ellison of Minnesota and Andre Carson of Indiana were among several Democratic lawmakers calling for greater leadership by the United States by taking action in Darfur.

Three More Shiite Muslims killed in Pakistan

May 10, 2008

Police have reported that gunmen attacked and killed a Shiite Muslim shop owner and two of his customers in what appears to be a sectarian attack in Pakistan.

Immigration Policies and Advice

Abed Ayoub

ADC

Earlier this month The Department of Homeland Security, and The United States Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced a plan that would reduce the Naturalization Background backlog, as well as the green card background. Officials hope to move nearly 900,000 applicants by the end of September. This is great news for the Muslim and Arab communities, respectively; however a much larger battle on the immigration front looms, in the form of NSEERS.

Immigration Policies and Advice

Abed Ayoub

ADC

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