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COUNCIL OF ISLAMIC ORGANIZATIONS OF GREATER CHICAGO CONDEMNS ATTACK, OFFERS CONDOLENCES ON DEATH OF BENAZIR BHUTTO

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The government should Apologize to Muhammad Salah and Withdraw His Designation As A Terrorist

02/12/2007: Chicago, Illinois - The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago, a federation of over fifty Muslim organizations, has greeted the jury's verdict in the case of Mohammed Salah with relief.

Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago saddened to learn of the intentions of Derrick Shareef.

02/12/2007: While condemning violence of all kinds, Mujahid also called for caution instead of a rush to judgment. "Time and time again, Muslims have been arrested on charges of terrorism which have later been unsubstantiated," said Mujahid

SALAH VINDICATED OF SERIOUS CHARGES

02/07/2007:

Press Release 1 February 2007

The government should Apologize to Muhammad Salah and Withdraw His Designation As A Terrorist...

EID-UL-ADHA GIFT TO CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY

02/07/2007: Jan 2007. Chicago Muslims Donate Sorely Needed Protein To Thousands Of Area Hungry for the third year in a row....

ROCKFORD, IL PLOT FOILED

02/07/2007: 12/8/2006 PLOT FOILED, MUSLIMS GIVE THANKS The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago is saddened to learn of the intentions of Derrick Shareef, 22 of Rockford, Illinois..

COUNCIL CONDEMNS VIOLENCE AGAINST CHURCHES, NUN

09/27/2006: 9/19/2006 - The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago unequivocally condemns the recent attacks on churches in the West Bank and the murder of a nun in Somalia.

Chicago Muslims Unwavering In Muslim-Catholic Dialogue Despite Pope's Comments

09/27/2006: CHICAGO, IL - Sept. 15: Despite their surprise and sorrow at Pope Benedict's comments made last Wednesday accusing the Prophet Mohammed of spreading Islam through violence, the Chicago Muslim community remains steadfast on their path of dialogue and understanding to bridge the gap of misunderstanding between members of both faiths.

Candidate's Discriminatory Comments Condemned By Chicago Muslims

09/27/2006: Chicago, Illinois - Sept. 15, 2006: The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago is outraged at the comments that congressional candidate for the 17th District of Illinois, Andrea Zinga, made to reporters on Monday at a 9/11 commemoration event.

Islamic Society of North America Convention Program Unfolds: Sunday Program

09/27/2006: 3 September 2006, The Islamic Society of North America�s 43rd Convention will offer a wide variety of sessions throughout Sunday, September 3. The convention, held in Chicago�s Stephens Convention Center, has attracted nearly 40,000 Muslims from across the U.S.

Interview Chicago Cabbie�s about the hazards of their profession.

09/27/2006: Chicago, August 21, 2006 � The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago today expressed relief over the conviction of Department of Public Health employee Michael L. Jackson, who ran over Chicago cabbie Haroon Paryani several times, killing Mr. Paryani with his own cab in front of witnesses.

MIDWEST ISLAMIC CENTER IN SCHAUMBURG VANDALIZED SECOND TIME IN TWO MONTHS.

09/27/2006: Schaumburg, Saturday, August 19, 2006 - Between 11 p.m. last night and 4 a.m. this morning, the Midwest Islamic Center was broken into and vandalized considerably. One of four front doors has been smashed into; the mosque office has been destroyed as was the wall on which the donation box was attached.

Chicago Muslims React To Miami Terror Arrests

PRESS RELEASE

06/23/2006: On behalf of the Chicago land Muslim community, I want to express our appreciation for the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to keep our country safe. Apparently, the alleged plot was stopped early in the process, before the suspects were able to obtain explosives.

Muslim Leaders to Encourage Attendance at May 1 Rally, During Friday Prayer Sermons

04/28/2006: Mosques throughout Chicagoland will be the venue of afternoon sermons encouraging Muslims to attend the May 1 Rally. Mr. Abdul Malik Mujahid, Chairman of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago will be delivering the sermon at the Downtown Islamic Center, located at 231 S. State Street, at 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Muslims Join Multi-Ethnic Coalition To Announce Support Of The May 1st Rally

04/28/2006: At a Press Conference on Thursday April 27, Muslims will come together with a coalition of African, Arab, Asian, European and Latino Immigrants to affirm their pledge to the cause of justice for all.

COUNCIL OF ISLAMIC ORGANIZATIONS JOINS MAY 1ST MOBILIZATION

04/25/2006: STATEMENT : “This movement, of which we are all a part, has parallels with the Civil Rights Movement in the 60’s. Our gathering here today is intended to send a message to the US government to do what’s right, to do what’s humane.

MUSLIMS JOIN LATINOS FOR MAY 1 IMMIGRATION RALLY

04/25/2006: The past several weeks have been a phenomenal display of the Latino Community coming together to lobby for Comprehensive Immigration Reform.

Chicago Muslims Mourn Death of TomFox

03/14/2006: “Each day brings us a chance to make choices. Options to work towards leaving this world a better place or to stand by passively. Tom Fox chose to stand by his convictions and his dedication to peace will never be forgotten by the people of Iraq or Muslims world wide,” said Mr. Abdul Malik Mujahid, Chairman of the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago

Chicago Muslims condemn burning of Churches in Turkey and Nigeria

03/13/2006: The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) has condemned attacks on Churches in Nigeria and Turkey that have led to the death of 15 Christians.

CHICAGO MUSLIMS LAMENT GOVERNMENT CLOSURE OF ISLAMIC CHARITY

03/13/2006: The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) today said that the freezing of assets belonging to KindHearts, a Toledo, Ohio based Muslim Charity, makes all Muslim giving seem suspect.

Muslims Condemn London Terror Attacks

07/07/2005: Chicago Muslims Condemn Terrorist Attacks in London and Call on Mosques Worldwide to Pray for Victims of London Terrorist Attacks During Friday prayer

The Council Mourns the Passing of Pope John Paul II

04/02/2005:

Woman Dies in Federal Immigration Detention

03/23/2005:

Council Election Results

02/02/2005:

Chicago Muslims Celebrate Eid-ul Adha

Festival of the Sacrifice

01/19/2005:

Chicagoland Muslims Establish Tsunami Relief Fund

12/28/2004:

Excellence Awards at Chicago Muslim-American Dinner

12/12/2004:

CIOGC EXPRESSES CONDOLENCES OVER YASSER ARAFAT'S DEATH

11/12/2004: The Council expresses its sadness over the passing of the President of the Palestine Authority.

Chicago Muslim-Americans Host Annual Ramadan Inter-Faith Iftar

10/28/2004: His Eminence Cardinal Francis George of the Archdiocese of Chicago speaks at CIOGC's 7th Annual Iftar.

Darfur Fact-finding trip & Fundraising Dinner

08/30/2004:

Chicago Muslims Dismayed Over Barring of Muslim Intellectual From the US

08/24/2004: As Salaam Alaikum, As you may know, the travel visa for Dr. Tarik Ramadan, a world-renowned Islamic scholar and intellectual, to teach Islamic philosophy and ethics at Notre Dame University (in our neighborhood at South Bend, Indiana) was revoked without explanation or justification by the Department of Homeland Security. Included below is a Press Statement issued by the CIOGC protesting this unfair act. Please share this with your associates and be prepared to speak up and write in support of Dr. Ramadan.

Chicagoland Muslims Address Human Tragedy in Darfur, Sudan

07/15/2004: The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) has initiated an Awareness/Relief program to (1) inform Americans – Muslims and those of other faiths – about the suffering of hundreds of thousands of Sudanese refugees escaping persecution in the Darfur region of Western Sudan, and (2) raise funds for their assistance.

CHICAGO MUSLIMS DENOUNCE JOHNSON MURDER

06/18/2004: Chicagoland Muslims condemn the murder of Paul Johnson

Chicagoland Muslims Condemn Barbaric Berg Murder

05/13/2004: The Council joins fellow Americans and national Muslim organizations in condemning the brutal and inhumane murder of Nicholas Berg, an innocent American contractor in Iraq.

Chicago Muslims Establish Relief Fund for Iran Earthquake Victims

12/30/2003: Mosques throughout Chicagoland will focus their Friday Sermons on the disaster in Iran and help raise funds to aid survivors.

Chicago Muslim-Americans Host Annual Ramadan Inter-Faith Iftar

11/17/2003: Council to host Iftar on Wednesday, November 19th, 2003. Honored Guest Mohammed Hussein to be presented with the "Excellence in Citizenry" award.

Muslim Fast Of Ramadan Begins October 27, 2003

Fast offers opportunity to learn more about Islam and Muslims

10/23/2003: On October 26, 2003 the Muslim community in Chicagoland, across America and around the world will begin the month-long fast of Ramadan (rom-a-don).

Annual ISNA Convention Brings Thousands Of American Muslims To Chicago Over Labor-Day Weekend

08/19/2003: The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) and the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIO) will once again join hands to host the 40th Annual ISNA Convention, an event renowned as an ideal forum for constructive dialogue and understanding of social, religious, political and business issues relevant to Americas expanding Muslim population.

40th Annual ISNA Convention Brings Thousands Of Faithful Muslims To Chicago

08/03/2003: Every Labor Day weekend thousands of Muslims attend the ISNA convention to enrich their faith, celebrate their diverse Islamic identity, increase their knowledge, enjoy great ethnic food and browse through the colorful bazaar.

Council Hosts Noted Muslim Artist

07/09/2003: A spiritually inspired Muslim artist, Reem Hussein, combines traditional Islamic art with contemporary influences and techniques.

Chicagoland Muslims Saddened by Impending U.S. War on Iraq

03/19/2003: The Council expresses grave concerns and sadness over the impending war on Iraq, considering it unjustifiable, counter to American interests, and detrimental to the critical pursuit of peace and stability across the world, especially in the Middle East.

Hajj Pilgrimage Linkage to Threat Condition Wrong

02/14/2003: The Council expresses grave concern over the linking of the Hajj pilgrimage to the recent raising of the national threat condition to "orange".

Chicagoland Muslims Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

01/15/2003: The Council proudly celebrates with the nation on January 20, 2003 the life and achievements of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Council recognizes the tremendous importance of Dr. King�s legacy of safeguarding civil and human rights in a manner that transcends race and religion, especially in the challenging times facing our nation.

Chicago Muslim-Americans Host Public Viewing Of PBS Documentary

12/18/2002: The Council will host a public viewing of the PBS documentary, "Muhammad: Legacy of a Prophet" at 8:30 PM on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 at the Islamic Foundation of Villa Park. "This documentary is an opportunity for everyone to gain a better understanding of the faith of Islam and its primary tenets of peace and justice."

Muslims Celebrate End of Ramadan in Chicago

12/06/2002: The Council announces the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan with congregational prayers throughout Chicagoland on December 6, 2002. Ramadan is the month on the Islamic lunar calendar during which Muslims abstain from food, drink and other sensual pleasures from break of dawn to sunset. Ramadan began on November 6, 2002. Eid ul-Fitr (EED-al-FITTER), or "feast of fast breaking" is a joyful time of thanksgiving.

Annual Ramadan Interfaith Iftaar

11/13/2002: The Council will host its annual inter-faith Iftaar (breaking of fast), themed "Countering Religious Bigotry and its Devastating Impact in Current Times" on November 26th, 2002 at 4pm at the Islamic Foundation in Villa Park.

Muslim-Americans Speak Out Against War on Iraq

10/21/2002: Chicago's Muslim-Americans remain united in expecting that President Bush exhaust every available means for peaceful resolution, including diplomacy, resumption of weapons inspections, negotiations, mediations and collaborative efforts with the international community and the United Nations, before considering the waging of war.

Chicago's New Gateway to Islam is On-Line

10/09/2002: The Council proudly announces the formal launch of its website, www.ciogc.org.� This website contains information about the Council, its committees and its activities throughout Chicagoland.�

Jerry Falwell's Comments Condemned

10/08/2002: The Council condemns the false, bigoted, and hateful words of Rev. Jerry Falwell referring to the Prophet of Islam. The Council requests President Bush to speak out.

Chicago Muslims Join in a Day of Unity and Prayer on the 9/11 Anniversary

09/07/2002: As the one-year mark for the tragic events of September 11, 2001 approaches, we at the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago ("the Council") join our fellow Americans in remembering all of the victims of the tragic events, including victims from various religious and ethnic communities, as well those who worked valiantly during this tragedy.

Chicago Welcomes International Islamic Leaders

06/27/2002: A delegation of internationally recognized Muslim leaders, scholars and jurists representing a cross-section of the Muslim World is planning a good-will tour of the United States under the auspices of the Muslim World League (MWL). This delegation will be visiting New York City, Chicago, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles from June 25th until July 15th, 2002.

Dialog with Police Helps Lead to Sensitivity Training

05/22/2002: In the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks, Supt. Terry G. Hillard and other top Chicago Police officials began meeting with leaders of Chicago-area Sikh, Muslim, Orthodox Greek and Middle Eastern community groups who voiced concerns about racial profiling and a spike in hate crimes immediately following the terrorist attacks.

Chicago Muslims Strongly Condemn Grenade Attack on Islamabad Church

03/18/2002: On March 18, the Council released a statement unequivocally condemning in the strongest manner the March 17 grenade attack on a Protestant Church in Islamabad, Pakistan, killing five people including 2 Americans. For the full text of the statement,

Council Condemns The Murder of Innocent Muslims and the Destruction of Muslim Places of Worship in India

03/05/2002: On March 5, the Council issued a statement strongly condemning the brutal massacre of innocent Indian Muslim men, women, and children, and the destruction of Muslim places of worship in India. For full text of the statement,

Council Condemns The Brutal Killing of WSJ Reporter Daniel Pearl

02/28/2002: On February 28, the Council issued a statement condemning the brutal killing of Wall Street Journal Reporter Daniel Pearl. For text of the statement,

Muslim Response to Terrorism

09/15/2001: Muslims were shocked and outraged by the Terrorist Attacks of 9/11. The Council issued this statement.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Annual CommUnity Awards

At the Annual CommUnity Dinner, the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago awarded four individuals who are at the forefront of the struggle to protect the civil liberties Americans.

Join us for the MAY 1ST March for immigrant rights. Check when buses will be leaving for it from your local Masjid

Join us for the MAY 1ST March for immigrant rights.

Check when buses will be leaving for it from your local Masjid

Islamophobia & Anti-Semitism: Bitter Fruits From The Same Tree of Hate

Anti-Semitism and Islamophobia are fruits of the same tree of hate.

Muslims Donate 24,000 Pounds to Greater Chicago Food Depository

140 Arabic Teachers to Teach in Chicago Public Schools

16 ways you can fight Cartoons & Islamophobia

It’s time we took a strong stand against Islamophobia. Here are some ideas of what you can do.

Unity Prayer at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial

The full text of Abdul Malik Mujahid's Unity Prayer

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COUNCIL OF ISLAMIC ORGANIZATIONS OF GREATER CHICAGO CONDEMNS ATTACK, OFFERS CONDOLENCES ON DEATH OF BENAZIR BHUTTO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The government should Apologize to Muhammad Salah and Withdraw His Designation As A Terrorist

Chicago, Illinois - The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago, a federation of over fifty Muslim organizations, has greeted the jury's verdict in the case of Mohammed Salah with relief.

Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago saddened to learn of the intentions of Derrick Shareef.

While condemning violence of all kinds, Mujahid also called for caution instead of a rush to judgment. "Time and time again, Muslims have been arrested on charges of terrorism which have later been unsubstantiated," said Mujahid

SALAH VINDICATED OF SERIOUS CHARGES

Press Release 1 February 2007

The government should Apologize to Muhammad Salah and Withdraw His Designation As A Terrorist...

EID-UL-ADHA GIFT TO CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY

Jan 2007. Chicago Muslims Donate Sorely Needed Protein To Thousands Of Area Hungry for the third year in a row....

ROCKFORD, IL PLOT FOILED

12/8/2006 PLOT FOILED, MUSLIMS GIVE THANKS The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago is saddened to learn of the intentions of Derrick Shareef, 22 of Rockford, Illinois..

COUNCIL CONDEMNS VIOLENCE AGAINST CHURCHES, NUN

9/19/2006 - The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago unequivocally condemns the recent attacks on churches in the West Bank and the murder of a nun in Somalia.

Chicago Muslims Unwavering In Muslim-Catholic Dialogue Despite Pope's Comments

CHICAGO, IL - Sept. 15: Despite their surprise and sorrow at Pope Benedict's comments made last Wednesday accusing the Prophet Mohammed of spreading Islam through violence, the Chicago Muslim community remains steadfast on their path of dialogue and understanding to bridge the gap of misunderstanding between members of both faiths.

Candidate's Discriminatory Comments Condemned By Chicago Muslims

Chicago, Illinois - Sept. 15, 2006: The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago is outraged at the comments that congressional candidate for the 17th District of Illinois, Andrea Zinga, made to reporters on Monday at a 9/11 commemoration event.

MIDWEST ISLAMIC CENTER IN SCHAUMBURG VANDALIZED SECOND TIME IN TWO MONTHS.

Schaumburg, Saturday, August 19, 2006 - Between 11 p.m. last night and 4 a.m. this morning, the Midwest Islamic Center was broken into and vandalized considerably. One of four front doors has been smashed into; the mosque office has been destroyed as was the wall on which the donation box was attached.

Interview Chicago Cabbie�s about the hazards of their profession.

Chicago, August 21, 2006 � The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago today expressed relief over the conviction of Department of Public Health employee Michael L. Jackson, who ran over Chicago cabbie Haroon Paryani several times, killing Mr. Paryani with his own cab in front of witnesses.

Council Election Results

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