Judge levels injunctions against controversial provisions of Arizona SB 1070
Controversial provisions of Arizona SB 1070, viewed by opponents as an anti-immigration bill, were blocked by a Federal judge on Wednesday after the Obama administration filed a motion with a federal court requesting that an injunction....
The first-ever CIOGC youth writing workshop, co-led with American Muslims for Palestine (AMP), took place last week.
Youth Writing Workshop teaches youth to write letters to the editors
More than fifteen Mosque Foundation and surrounding area youth gathered to learn how to write letters to the editor from AMP's Kristin Szremski. Youth letters will be polished and then submitted to Chicago and community newspapers for...
Qiyam Under the Stars
InshaAllah on Friday August 27th to August 28th, CIOGC will be holding"Qiyam Under the Stars", A night of spiritual elevation and renewed purpose through group prayers, scholarly reflections, team-building, and artistic expression. Get pumped for fun activities and a spiritual night! Stay tuned for more details InshaAllah.
A Request to the Khateebs
Dear Respected Khatib:
The Zakat Chicago, a committee of CIOGC, requests you to deliver your Jum'ah khutbah on the topic of Zakat in order to raise awareness of this important pillar of Islam...
Planning for a summer Ramadan
By Samana Siddiqui
Muslims in Chicago are gearing up for a challenging Ramadan this year, with a dawn to dusk fast during hotter days, longer hours, and the start of the back to school season....
Muslim leaders - apply today!
The American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 program. AMCLI builds human capital and develops leadership potential among American Muslims between the ages of 25 and 40. ....
Illinois State Board of Education grants CIOGC official approval for delivering Muslim sensitivity workshops to Illinois Public school teachers
Muslim students in public schools are often in classroom environments that are mistrusting and sometimes even hostile toward Islam and Muslims...
Allah transcends language and faith
Lately, we have seen many in the punditocracy, as well as many politicians, attack and malign Islam. Tea Party Express leader, Mark Williams claimed that Muslims worship a "monkey-god." On his blog, Mr. Williams wrote....
Blanket the Burbs - providing resources to understand Muslims to the suburbs
After the successful distribution of thousands of resource guides to City of Chicago schools this spring, the Council has scheduled the commencement of the "Blanket the 'burbs" project for the upcoming academic year....
ISNA-CIOGC Interfaith Unity Banquet honors Methodist Church
Among the many highlights of the ISNA weekend was the Interfaith Unity Banquet, held on July 4th. The 13th annual banquet attracted leaders from diverse faiths...
Youth Summer Camps
Muslim Youth Sports Camp, MCC youth Camp,MFCC, MFCC Soccerball Camp, MFCC summer Camp, Mosque Foundation Camp, Mecca Summer Camp, CMECCA School and Weekend School, IFN- Islamic Foundation North, Young Muslims, Muslim Girl Scouts....
President sues Arizona over immigration law
Today, the Department of Justice sued the State of Arizona over the law that requires immigrants to carry documents proving they are in the country legally. This Arizona law, effective July 29, also requires law enforcement to check immigration status of people detained for other offenses....
The July issue of the Chicago Crescent is being distributed to 103 locations across Chicagoland
Look inside the issue and read more at www.chicagocrescent.com
Would you like to receive the Crescent at your masjid, school or organization. Please contact Rita Sutton at rita@ciogc.org to see how you can be added to our delivery route- for free!...
Make Your Voice Heard
A few weeks ago, a friend of the community asked me to respond to an outrageous article pertaining to Islam and Muslims. To my surprise, many within our community would rather ignore and dismiss the article rather than address the flagrant accusations...
New Board at Mosque Foundation
Solar panels, recent expansion, food pantry and cleanliness are just a few of the things that come to mind when one thinks of the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview. The 2010 Elections at the masjid, one of the most active members of the Council...
Being a Civic Muslim
In a recent meeting with members from the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board, one editor commented that the paper receives very few letters from Muslim readers, while...
Freedom Flotilla survivor comes home to Chicago
Fatima Mohammadi, the only US citizen from Chicago on the Mavi Marmara, the boat taking humanitarian aid to Gaza that was attacked by Israeli forces returned home on June 6. She explained that when the Mavi Marmara first saw the possibility of Israeli interference, the Captain turned further West into international waters...
Imam Kifah Mustapha's lawsuit against the Illinois State Police.
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) along with Council on American-Islamic Relations of Chicago (CAIR-Chicago) held a press conference....
First Muslim President for Council of Religious Leaders
June 21 was a proud day for the Illinois Muslim community as they saw Brother Kareem Irfan address the Council of Religious Leaders of Metropolitan Chicago as the first Muslim to be elected President of this interfaith organization. Br. Kareem is a former Chairperson of the CIOGC and has been active in interfaith and advocacy work for several years...
United Methodists vote to divest from Caterpillar and other companies benefitting from occupation of Palestine
At its annual conference, the Northern Illinois Conference (NIC) of the United Methodist Church (UMC) voted to divest all holdings in three international corporations that profit from the....
Council establishes fund to help find missing 9 year old girl
Chicago, IL, June 15, 2010, The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) has established a fund to collect donations to help in the search...
Council and CAIR-Chicago urge Tribune to provide balanced coverage of the occupation of Gaza
Since the May 31 attack by Israeli forces on Mari Marvara, one of the boats in the Flotilla of peace activists carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza...
Council hosts Assembly of Weekend School Administrators to help educate 9,000 spiritually upright and socially responsible American Muslims
Thirty avid administrators sat together on Saturday, June 5, with a determined fervor to carry our...
"For Zion's sake, I will not be silent"
The Flotilla incident off Israel's shores has people on both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian divide pointing fingers, posting videos and assigning blame-a futile enterprise that merely...
Council calls for an investigation about the involvement of health professionals in torture experiments
On June 7, Physicians for Human Rights' released a new report, "Experiments in Torture: Human Subject Research and Evidence in the...
Muslims join protest condemning massacre of aid flotilla carrying humanitarian goods to Gaza
Hundreds of people joined a rally in front of the Israeli Consulate Tuesday evening to protest the 62 year Israeli occupation of Palestine. The rally came two days after a flotilla of six ships carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza was attacked by the Israeli Army on international waters...
Council Chair addresses crowds rallying for victims of the Gaza Flotilla
I am honored to be among you today, here in Chicago, speaking out in support of the innocent victims of the terrorist act of the state of Israel that happened yesterday under the watchful eyes of the world...
Council welcomes new Executive Director
The Council is pleased to welcome its new Executive Director, Br. Mohamad Nasir. He comes from a rich background in executive management, marketing, sales and social media.
"We are excited to have Mohamad join our team," said Dr. Zaher Sahloul. "He has been an active board member of one of our member organizations....
Be like Prophet Mohammad
peace and blessings be upon him
The "Everyone Draw Mohammed Day" Facebook campaign was not the first time that someone started a campaign, wrote an article, published a book or drew a caricature to demonize, hurt the image, make fun, or belittle Prophet...
Muslims join other faith groups to protest Arizona Immigration Bill
Dozens of religious leaders gathered at the Holy Name Cathedral to protest Arizona Senate Bill 1070, which allows law enforcement officers to demand papers of anyon. ..
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