Act Now!

Justice is a very important principle in Islam.  To paraphrase a well known hadith (a statement by Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him) – when you witness an injustice or wrongdoing, anywhere, anytime, then it is your responsibility to change it through proper action.  That is why working for the betterment of American society is part of the Council’s core mission.

The Council recognizes that action – civic engagement in all of its valuable manifestations – is essential to bringing about positive change.  The Council engages in a variety of actions (campaigns, events, etc.) focused on fostering positive change that ends an injustice or rights a wrongdoing.

The idea is to help Muslim individuals and institutions learn the art of civic engagement through active participation in a variety of campaigns (many of which are done in active collaboration with other faith-based, community-based organizations).  While there is much to be learned and to be gained regardless of the outcome, the issues and causes taken up by the Council impact real people right now so the Council engages in them with vigor and a keen intention to succeed!

Friday, June 15 12:45 p.m- Join us forFriday Prayer & Rally For Syrian

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May 9, 2012- Urgent Calls to ACTION

On Tuesday, April 17th we made our mark in Springfield, Illinois for the 4th consecutive year. We defined who we are- active and engaged American Muslims. Now Senate President Cullerton is sponsoring and leading SR 706 "Reject Discrimination" resolution! ... More

April 30, 2012- Say NO to private prisons & March for 99% tomorrow

I wish this was an invite to a celebration. Unfortunately, hate continues to be the cardinal force behind today's politics.

Despite, being told otherwise, as a Muslim, I hold an unshaking belief. The diversity of our identities serves as a springboard for a political community founded for the common good."We created you...and made you intonations and tribes, that ye may know each other"-Surat Hujurat (49:13) ... More

April 14, 2012- Zoning Summit

From the Lowes incident last December to the rise in deportations within our community there have beendetermined efforts by bigots to paint a narrative of the Muslim community as that of terrorists andextremists. I am just as determined to put an end to this....More

March 20, 2012- VOTE TODAY- Illinois Primaries

Polls are open today from 6am – 7pm, to find your polling location or for more information visit
Illinois State Board of Elections: www.elections.il.gov ....More

March 19, 2012- Make your voices heard, don't forget to cast your ballots tomorrow

Illinois Primary elections are tomorrow, Tuesday, March 20th. We encourage our community
members to go to the polls and cast your ballots.

Polls are open 6am – 7pm, to find your polling locations, go to:
Illinois State Board of Elections: www.elections.il.gov ... More

Feb 24, 2012- Rally and March to Defend Civil Liberties

March 10^th is the 6^th anniversary of the massive march for immigrant rights that launched the national movement. Now those mostly Latino communities are facing up to 400,000 deportations annually .... More

Jan 15, 2012- Town-Hall Meeting at Orland Park Masjid

Please join us for community Interfaith Town hall to discuss and evaluate the recent LOWES Incident regarding the pull of sponsorship of TLC’s ‘’All-American Muslim’’. Reverend Martin Luther King was a pioneer in teaching us the importance of tolerance and unity as we protect the diverse fabric of the United States ... More

Jan 11, 2012- Protest Indefinite Detentions

Oppose Gitmo

America remained silent about Gitmo since it was not us, then we remain silent on the other 2,000 indefinite detainees in the little Kabul Gitmo called Bagram since that was not us. And now indefinite detention has come for us as the new NDAA law that any of us can be detained indefinitely without a trial or a charge by the military .... More

Dec 28, 2011- Call Obama Campaign Headquarters

Thanks to your calls, White House Comment Lines have been busy. If you have not called him yet, please call 202-456-1111.

Considering that the President is in the campaign mode he is likely listening to his campaign managers and they might be easier to reach than the White House: 312-698-3670. ... More

Dec 16, 2011- Launching Healthy Family Healthy Youth Healthy Neighborhoods initiative

Your CIOGC family is wrapping up 2011 with an evaluation of past efforts and exciting plans for the future. And as we evaluate the past, we recall some painful challenges like the many public school classrooms we walked. .. More

Dec 12, 2011- Standup with America against Indefinite Detentions without Trial

The NDAA bill passed by Congress is worse than the PATRIOT ACT. This bill contains some of the most dangerous provisions we have ever seen: It would allow the government to imprison anyone suspected of an offense deemed “terrorism-related” indefinitely and without trial ... More

Dec 8, 2011- President Obama Must Veto Indefinite Detention without Trial

The Senate has passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) bill that includes a dangerous provision authorizing the U.S. military to pick up and imprison civilians — including Americans — without charge or trial, anywhere in the world, including in your own neighborhood... More

Dec 2, 2011- Urgent Action Alert: Stop Detentions of US Citizens for Life without a Trial

The US Senate yesterday voted to detain US citizens indefinitely without any trial. A citizen now can be detained for life just based on suspicion without even ever being charged, without the benefit of a lawyer or a trial. Here is what ACLU said last night ... More

Nov 30, 2011- Senate Says “NO” to Udall Amendment and “YES” to indefinite detentions without charge

The CIOGC and member organizations are appalled at today’s Senate vote of 37-61 defeating an amendment cosponsored by Senators Udall (D-CO) and Webb (D-VA) to strip troubling provisions from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)... More