In today’s Philadelphia Daily News, commentator Michael Smerconish – radio host at 1210 WPHT the Big Talker – wrote the following disturbing commentary. In it, he describes passages from fiction author Nelson Demille’s new book, “Wild Fire.” The author states:…
Write to the Philadelphia Inquirer for publishing poor review of Doomsday Book that will feed anti-Muslim rhetoric and behavior The Philadelphia Inquirer has published a book review by Jonathan V. Last on Mark Steyn’s ‘AMERICA ALONE: THE END OF THE…
(PHILADELPHIA, P.A., 11/14/2006) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today offered a report to the Muslim community on its efforts to promote political participation in the recent mid-term elections. CAIR chapters in 11 states participated in non-partisan election efforts.…
(PHILADELPHIA, PA, 11/12/06) – The Philadelphia office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-PA) is pleased to announce a class that it will offer at the Foundation for Islamic Education entitled “Understanding Islam & Muslims through History and Jurisprudence.” This…
Keith Ellison wins by two-to-one margin in Minnesota (WASHINGTON, D.C., 11/8/06) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) today congratulated Keith Ellison on his election to Congress in Minnesota’s 5th District. Ellison, who won yesterday’s election by a more than…
Muslims support interfaith outreach, Palestinian cause – oppose terror, war in Iraq (WASHINGTON, D.C., 10/24/06) – A prominent national Islamic civil rights and advocacy group today released the results of a survey indicating that Muslim voters are religiously diverse, well…
The Philadelphia Inquirer has published an informative perspective by Dr. Jon Pahl on Islam and the practice of breaking fast in the month of Ramadan called Iftar. Please see the article reproduced below for your reading. ACTION YOU CAN TAKE…
President Urged to call for cease-fire, send humanitarian relief. (PHILADELPHIA, PA, 7/24/06) – On Tuesday, July 25, the Philadelphia Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philly) will hold a news conference with members of the local Muslim and Arab-American communities who have…
Initiative will focus on life and legacy of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad (PHILADELPHIA, PA, 2/13/06) – On Tuesday, February 14, the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philly) will hold a noon news conference at CAIR-Philly offices in Philadelphia,…
