CAIR-Philadelphia Statement on Derek Chauvin Trial Verdict

The Verdict

CAIR-Philadelphia welcomes the conviction of Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd. In a statement, CAIR-Philadelphia Civil Rights Attorney Timothy Welbeck said, "A guilty verdict, while satisfying in that it brings a measure of justice to Derek Chauvin's heinous actions, it still is an incomplete measure. It will never bring back George Floyd, and it is just the first step in addressing unchecked police violence against people of color."

On the afternoon of the 4th day of April

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

I was on the way home from school when I heard on the radio about the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis. Walking into our family home, I found my father sitting in front of the television, watching news of the assassination, his body already racked by the spreading cancer that would kill him exactly one year later. He was crying. It was the only time I ever saw my father cry.

Ramadan Accommodation for Students and Employees

Quran and Dates by Abdullah Arif on Unsplash

We are working to make sure Ramadan accommodations for Muslim students and employees are well-entrenched in each setting -- teachers and managers know to respect Muslim fast, avoid lunch meetings, arrange rooms for students to spend their time during lunch hours, and avoid evening meetings, to count a few.

Will you be a Champion of Justice?

Champion of Justice

Since CAIR-Philadelphia's inception, supporters like you have helped us be the leading advocate for justice and mutual understanding. You make possible every effort that empowers American Muslims. So now, we’ve got to ask… Will you be a Champion of Justice for CAIR-Philadelphia before the start of Ramadan?

Yes, We Are Stronger Together

Speakers at an Interfaith event at the Islamic Society of Delaware

The rise of Islamophobia, antisemitism, and racism over the last couple of years have been a very worrying trend.  To combat these, interfaith dialogue and action are more relevant and urgent now than ever before. Too much time has been wasted in presiding over our differences and it is time now to focus on attributes that bind and unite us.