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Read More(Washington, D.C., 10/28/18) – The American Islamic Congress (AIC), first and foremost, extends the deepest sympathy to the Jewish community following the shooting that took place on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. AIC expresses solidarity with the 11 killed, and the victims’ families. AIC vehemently condemns the…
Read MoreThe American Islamic Congress (AIC) would like to praise the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to maintain the suspension of the travel ban on persons from seven Muslim-majority nations. When American Muslim citizens, green card holders, and refugees are denied religious freedom, freedom of movement and due process, we must all stand in solidarity…
Read MoreBy Matthew Agar, Program Coordinator, American Islamic Congress This is the first piece in a series on Muslims and the 2016 Presidential Elections. This election has turned out to be a monumental moment for Muslim Americans. Of the substantive issues brought up during the Presidential debates, issues of Islamophobia, countering violent extremism, and refugees are front…
Read MoreWASHINGTON — July 11, 2012 — The Washington Post’s Emily Wax profiled AIC Executive Director Zainab Al-Suwaij in the paper’s Style section today. This piece details Zainab’s long and intriguing journey from growing up in southern Iraq to leading AIC’s international operation today. Read the whole story here. Photo: Sarah L. Voisin/WASHINGTON POST
Read MoreWASHINGTON, May 01, 2012 – American Islamic Congress COO Abdel Maliky spoke today at a rally calling for peace in Sudan and South Sudan. Speaking from the stage in Lafayette park beside the White House, Maliky stated that the resolution of the conflict required interfaith dialog, and argued that the roots of the fighting were not…
Read MoreMORGANTOWN, W. VA., April 3, 2012 – AIC’s Nasser Weddady participated today in a lively panel discussion on Social Media and Free Speech in the Middle East. The event took place at West Virginia University’s Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism. Said Nasser, “West Virginians have [poor internet connection] in common with most Arab states and villages and towns.…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, March 28, 2012 – In a highly selective decision process, the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) chose UCSB’s chapter of Project Nur for their community service project for this year’s “goal to take action and make a difference in the world.” The chapter’s project locally addresses humanitarian needs by providing canned food and socks for underserved families in the…
Read MoreWASHINGTON, March 27, 2012 – AIC’s Executive Director Zainab Al-Suwaij discusses faith and Juliana Pilon’s new book, “Soulmates: Resurrecting Eve.” Watch the discussion at The Institute for World Politics.
Read MoreWASHINGTON, March 20, 2012 – The American Islamic Congress (AIC) will present “Faith, Money, Power: Leveraging the Buying Power and Influence of American Muslims” on April 3 in Washington, D.C. This pioneering forum will present information and insights on the buying power, demographics, and civic engagement of American Muslims. The discussion will focus on the trends shaping the American…
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