December 29, 2009

IIC announces Emergency Demonstrations on Tuesday, December 30 and other days to protest the massacre of innocent Palestinians. The ANSWER Coalition, Muslim American Society Freedom, Free Palestine Alliance, National Council of Arab Americans, and Al-Awda, International Palestine Right to Return Coalition, and Islamic Information Center are calling for Tuesday, December 30 to be a National Day of Action to show solidarity with the Palestinian people in Gaza and to demand an immediate end to the murderous attacks carried out by the Israeli military against the people of Gaza.

October 2, 2008

June 26, 2009

The Islamic Information Center is proud to announce the release of an information packet on the topic of Hijab, or the Islamic Scarf. This information packet was developed by IIC to provide a resource to non-Muslims who do not understand the origins or philosophy of Hijab.

June 26, 2009

The Islamic Information Center is proud to announce the release of an information packet on the topic of Hijab, or the Islamic Scarf. This information packet was developed by IIC to provide a resource to non-Muslims who do not understand the origins or philosophy of Hijab.

October 6, 2008

In continuation of the Islamic Information Center's University Seminar Series, IIC will be hosting a seminar, entitled "Beyond the Elections: Islam, the White House, and 2009" at New York University on November 1st, 2008.

This seminar will focus on the necessity of developing a political strategy for Muslims in the United States, and will discuss the necessary steps in achieving goals important to Muslims by engaging different branches of the United States government.

The seminar will take place in the New York University Kimmel Center, Room 802, and will begin at 7:00pm on November 1st, 2008. Refreshments will be served and more information can be obtained by contacting This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The seminar will held free of charge and is open to the general public. Click through to find out more information on this one of a kind seminar!

September 18, 2008

The Islamic Information Center condemns the attack on the United States Embassy in Yemen. The embassy was attacked earlier this week, killing seventeen individuals. These attacks are an atrocity, and completely against the ideals of Islam, which teaches moderation, prayer, fasting, and good will to humanity.

September 16, 2008

IIC this week, voices its concern over the inflammatory newspaper insert delivered to key electoral localities by the little-known Clarion Fund.  The group, a non-profit, refuses to name its donors.  The Fund is spending millions of dollars...

September 18, 2008

The Islamic Information Center remembers the loss of Imam Ali, the successor to the Holy Prophet, who was killed in Ramadhan in the year 661 C.E. This event was tragic to the entire Muslim community at the time, and is still a time of remembrance and sorrow today.

September 25, 2008

Check out the 37th issue of Islam in 60 seconds. Inside you'll find stories about whats going on throughout the world today!

• Israeli PM Olmert Resigns
• Wahabbis Hack Shia Websites
• Fastathon on College Campuses
• Iranian President Appears on American TV

January 1, 2009

December 25, 2008

The recent Islamic Information Center Annual Iftar, that took place on September 27, 2008 was a great success! The event was attended by nearly 600 guests and was considered a great step forward in Interfaith initiatives.

September 5, 2008

IIC condemns the recent remarks made by Rudy Giulliani during his Wednesday September 3rd, 2008 speech at the Republican National Convention. The views expressed were derogatory and demeaning to all peaceful Muslims in America and across the world.

September 4, 2008

Check out the 34th 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:

• Shia Prisoners Excluded From Amnesty
• Saudi Arabia Prepares For Ramadhan
• Largest European Mosque
• Nation Of Islam Leader Passes Away
• Small Town Protests Al-Jazeera

 August 28, 2008

Check out the 33rd 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:

• UN Bans Criticism Of Islam
• Muslim Doctor Bridges Gap Between Islam And West
• Sunnier Side Of Islam
• Public Official Not Sorry For Anti-Islam Email
• Nation Of Islam Convention In Detroit
  

For the past few months, Pakistan has been in a state of violence, as anti-terrorism efforts in nearby countries have pushed Taliban and Al Qaeda operatives to retreat into Pakistan. Using Pakistan as a base of operations, Taliban and other extremist groups have launched numerous attacks against US-Coalition forces and innocent Shi'ite Muslims in both Afghanistan and Pakistan. Some of the more egregious attacks have been focused on the Parachinar area of Pakistan.

August 31, 2008

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.