The Council on American-Islamic Relations released an open letter to President Obama and the Muslim world offering specific policy recommendations for the president’s historic address in Cairo, on June 4th. In the open letter, Nihad Awad, national executive director of the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) wrote in part: “As you prepare for your…
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) called on Islamic Religious Leaders and Imams to use daily and Friday prayers in the nation’s mosques and Islamic centers as a platform for providing information about preventing the spread of swine flu, or the H1N1 virus. CAIR said that imams are in a unique position to offer public…
Frustrated by mistrust, suspicion, and proactive actions targeting law-abiding Muslims, major American Muslim groups are considering rupturing ties with the FBI and the Justice Department. “The Muslim organizations are very carefully considering to suspend relations with the government agency in order to create some room for the agency to re-consider the way they are dealing…
American Muslim groups will welcome next week’s inauguration of Barack Obama with a symbolic release of “peace doves” at a mosque in Washington DC, followed by a open house at the DC headquarters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). “As part of our nation’s rich religious heritage, American Muslims are looking forward to celebrating…
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) called on Muslims and other people of conscience to thank the creator of “The Simpsons” and the Fox television network for a recent episode that used comedy to challenge Islamophobia. The recently aired episode, titled “Mypods and Boomsticks” features a Muslim character named Bashir and his family, who face…
