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Community News: Qur’an Burning Averted
A disturbed individual contacted the office last week and informed…
Youth Called Contemplating Suicide: Spotlight on Bullying
That’s right, a few months ago a young Muslim called…
Anti-Islam Bill Updates
On May 31, 2012, the Philadelphia Bar Association passed its…
Thank You and Farewell
I write to you with bittersweet news. I will be stepping down as the Executive Director of CAIR-Philadelphia exactly a month from today. This was a very difficult decision because I love this job, but I have chosen to move on and pursue graduate studies so that I may become a more effective public servant, God willing, and perhaps return to Philadelphia in a few years. Working with CAIR has been one of the greatest, most challenging and rewarding experiences of my life, and I am thankful to have been given the opportunity. America’s Problems Are Our Problems: Engaging in Interfaith Dialogue
CAIR-Philadelphia works with local, state and national faith-based organizations to bring civil and human rights issues to the forefront. Protecting the basic human right to practice and express one’s faith freely is the responsibility of people of all faiths and traditions.Video Lecture: Understanding Islamophobia
CAIR-Philadelphia Executive Director Moein Khawaja presents a lecture on understanding…
Philadelphia Muslims offer $20,000 reward to find criminals wearing Islamic garb
Amara Chaudhry, civil rights director at CAIR’s Philadelphia chapter, told msnbc.com that one community member, who went to a bank to deposit the paycheck of her son in the military, was not allowed to enter the branch before first removing her hijab, making her feel as naked as removing her blouse and bra. “She couldn’t even serve her son who is serving our country,” Chaudhry said.Arguing about Islam: Between free speech and public pluralism
Panel Discussion and Q&A at Temple University Khalid Blankinship, Religion…