Assalam alaikom, On behalf of the entire CAIR Pittsburgh family, I write to express strong support for, solidarity with and commitment to our African-American brothers and sisters, especially to families who have lost loved ones to police violence. As a Muslim civil rights organization dedicated to harnessing our values in service to Read more…
Dear Community Members and Friends, Asalaamu Alaikom, On behalf of the entire CAIR-Pittsburgh family, we write to express love for, solidarity with, and commitment to our African-American brothers and sisters, especially Black families who have lost loved ones to state-sanctioned violence. We are heartbroken over the recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Steven Read more…
How Can We Establish Peaceful Communities? by Iman Ahmad The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is believed to be one of the most influential people in history. He was known for his kindness, patience, and leadership skills. One of his main attributes was the way he treated others. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) respect Read more…
Applying Respect to my Life by Ayah Sabil Prophet Muhammad was the perfect person. He was the perfect leader, husband, and friend to those around him. In the sunnah of our prophet it is clearly recorded how he treated everyone with respect and we can definitely learn a lot from Read more…
“Together in Hope for Healing: Interfaith Prayers Amid COVID-19,” Assalam alaikom CAIR Family, CAIR Pittsburgh has joined over two dozen faith-based and community organizations to participate in “Together in Hope for Healing: Interfaith Prayers Amid COVID-19,” the video prayer service will premiere on Christian Associates’ Facebook page, www.facebook.com/christianassociatesswpa, on Sunday, May Read more…
The Assets of our Manual by Yasseen Sabil Most complex ideas or systems often come with directions of some kind. If you get any expensive watch it will come with a manual from the watchmaker. If you get a bed from IKEA it will come with directions on how you Read more…
Forgiveness by Maryam Kashif ﷽ In the name of Allah, the most Merciful, the most Beneficent. We begin with the name of Allah (swt), the most Powerful. Allah (swt) has many beautiful names, and one of them is وفغلا ر , the Most Forgiving. Forgiveness is an important part of Read more…
Islamic teachings of Mercy and how it helps others by Ariana Hoosein In Islam, mercy is one of Allah’s most principal attributes. Allah is very merciful to all of his creations. He continues to grant us with life, resources, and goodness even when we are not always remembering him. He Read more…
Islamic teachings of Mercy and how it relates to unifying humanity by Anthony Moretti As a non-Muslim who admires the strength of faith displayed daily by my Muslim friends, I’m grateful for this essay competition; it provides me a means of better understanding Islam. If I become a better ally Read more…
Ramadan Message from the Executive Director Assalam alaikom,From our CAIR-Pittsburgh Family to you and yours,We wish you a Blessed Ramadan.May it be enriched with love, peace and forgiveness.May Allah’s light shine upon you, always. AmeenThese times are unlike any other we have encountered before. It is a sheer test of Read more…