February 25, 2009
The Islamic Information Center is alarmed by reports from the Islamic Holy city of Medina, Saudi Arabia, of attacks by Police agencies on Shi'ite pilgrims resulting in four deaths. Recently, a group of Shi'ite women were gathered outside the gates of Baqi Cemetery, which houses the Prophet's family and companions, on a pilgrimage commemorating the anniversary of the Prophet's death. According to Saudi law, which is not based upon authentic Islamic teachings, women are not allowed to visit gravesides. |
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February 25, 2009
 In an outstanding show of moderation and fair heartedness, Senator John Kerry, the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is holding a hearing this Thursday, Feb. 26th, billed as "Engaging with Muslim Communities Around the World". This is expected to be the beginning of a series of hearings held by Chairman Kerry to foster improvement between the US and Muslim World. The Congressional Muslim Staffers Association has assisted Senator Kerry's Committee staff in identifying Muslim Americans to testify in the hearings. |
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December 28, 2008 The Islamic Information Center strongly condemns Israel's attack on the Gaza Strip in Palestine which have claimed the lives of nearly three hundred innocent individuals, including women and children. More than seven hundred other individuals were grievously harmed in these attacks, and the crisis is on going. IIC calls for an immediate halt to aggression on both sides of the conflict, and for emergency humanitarian aid to be provided to the innocent people of Palestine. The BBC has been tracking the conflict via photo documentary.
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January 7, 2009 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.
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December 28, 2008 The Islamic Information Center strongly condemns Israel's attack on the Gaza Strip in Palestine which have claimed the lives of nearly three hundred innocent individuals, including women and children. More than seven hundred other individuals were grievously harmed in these attacks, and the crisis is on going. IIC calls for an immediate halt to aggression on both sides of the conflict, and for emergency humanitarian aid to be provided to the innocent people of Palestine. The BBC has been tracking the conflict via photo documentary.
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December 29, 2008 The Islamic Information Center would like to commemorate the beginning of the Islamic month of mourning known as Muharram, with today being the first day of his Holy month. During Muharram hundreds of millions of Muslims mourn the tragedy that befell the family of Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Imam Husain (May God Bless Them All) on the field of Karbala nearly 1,400 years ago. Karbala is located in modern day Iraq.
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December 17, 2008 On this most blessed occasion, the Islamic Information Center would like to congratulate the global Muslim community on the Holy occasion of Eid al Ghadir. On the 18th day of the Islamic month of Dhul-Hajj, more than 1400 years ago, the Prophet's caravan stopped at a location known as Khumm. It was here, at Ghadir Al-Khumm that Prophet Muhammad (May God Bless Him) delivered a very famous sermon in which he named Imam Ali to be his successor. This day holds incredible significance to Muslims everywhere, and is widely celebrated with great festivity
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December 9, 2008 On this most blessed occasion, the Islamic Information Center would like to congratulate the global Muslim community for the completion of the Holy ceremonies of Hajj and the celebration of Eid al Adha. Eid al-Adha or the Festival of Sacrifice is a religious festival celebrated by Muslims worldwide in commemoration of the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God. The Devil tempted Prophet Ibrahim by saying he should disobey God and spare his son. As Prophet Ibrahim was about to sacrifice his son, God intervened saving Prophet Ibrahim, and replacing the sacrifice with a greater sacrifice to be taken at a later era.
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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.
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October 2, 2008
IIC proudly announces the release of the latest issue of The Monitor, a quarterly news magazine that covers issues of importance to Muslims in the United States. The Monitor is read by elected officials in both the House and the Senate, as well as key members of such vital departments as the Department of Homeland Security. This issue covers the upcoming US Presidential Election, provides an analysis of modern day Middle East conflicts, examines the concept of voting and political activism, explores Facebook and Islam, and much more!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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...
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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.
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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
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January 1, 2009 Check out the 1st issue of Islam in 60 seconds, Volume III. This is definitely a unique issue. Welcome to the 3rd Volume of Islam in 60 Seconds. In this issue, there will not be any news stories, but instead I would like to focus on recapping IIC in 2008. As of today's date, the Islamic Information Center has approximately 54 active projects that we are coordinating, and I would like to pick a few from that list and let you know about them.
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