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Council joins other groups in welcoming DHS Secretary Napolitano's Commitments on Countering Violent Extremists
(WASHINGTON, DC) January 29, 2010-In a meeting with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano yesterday to discuss joint efforts against domestic violent extremists, Muslim, Arab, Sikh and South Asian American community leaders...
Get Out and Vote, It is our Islamic Duty
As the country and our State enters the last 7 days before the primary elections, more Americans Muslims are eagerly participating in civic and political life. The most effective way for Muslim Americans to share their values, the values of Islam, is through participation in American democracy in accordance to the guiding principles of our religion..
Council's statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
If Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was alive today, he would have turned 81. Even though he lived a short life; he left a long legacy. He challenged the conscience of our country and affirmed cherished values. Thanks to Dr. King and the millions of Americans who fought for civil rights, our country has made significant progress; but the work is far from over....
Donate to Haiti Disaster Relief today!
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) is currently coordinating with member Islamic relief agencies and preparing to respond to the strongest earthquake in Haiti's history in the last 200 years...
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The politics of minarets
"I don't want to open my window and see a minaret," said the Chairman of the zoning board in Bridgeview. The crowd of mostly Muslim congregants was stunned by the unexpected proclamation during the Board's deliberation to grant a permit for the...
Condemning homegrown extremism
In the past we thought that terrorists were not American Muslims. We reemphasized that by using "American Muslim" to differentiate ourselves from the "terrorists" abroad. It was correct that most of the alleged terrorists of the September 11, 2001 tragedy were foreigners.
From the Council's Chairman
On November 7, 2009 - for the first time in our history in the great State of Lincoln, Governor Patrick Quinn spoke at the Council's Annual Dinner to 900 enthusiastic community leaders and members of the diverse Muslim community. The Governor announced the appointment of eight community members to different State Commissions and Boards as well as the appointment of the first liaison to the Muslim community....
Council's tribute to Ed Chamber
"Muslims in Chicago were the new kids on the block, not familiar with community organizing or coalition building. All that changed when Mr. Chambers reached out to Muslims in 1995 and because of him, we are honored to be one of the founding members of United Power for Action and Justice...
Council Chair represents Muslims at interfaith holiday events
Members of the Council's Executive Committee and staff attended two local interfaith events recently. At the 46th Annual Greater Chicago Leadership Prayer Breakfast on December 4 at the Chicago Hilton, Dr. Zaher Sahloul offered the opening prayer to a room full of interfaith leaders, business executives and Mayor Richard M. Daley.. ..
Muslim, Christian and Jewish women share wisdom in "Hidden Treasures"
Panels of accomplished women from all three faith backgrounds shared stories of how their faith plays a role in their life and work in a wonderful event sponsored by the Catholic Theological Union, The Council, and The Chicago Board of Rabbis among other organizations...
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The other victims of the Fort Hood tragedy
The St. Petersburg Times recently reported that a marine reservist, Jason Bruce, a muscular, young, blond, white man attacked a Greek Orthodox priest, father Alexios Marakis with an iron rod. Father Marakis, who was bearded, wore a robe and spoke English with an accent, reportedly was lost and ...
The Power of Unity
When I read the Pew study that there are 1.57 billion Muslims in the world today, it reminded me of one of Azhar Usman's jokes. The Chicago comedian once said that some Muslims innocently think, or dream that a mere high number of believers is a reason for pride or power, while some "spectators" may conceive it. ...
The Islamic Formula to Eradicate Poverty Hunger
It is a common scene in Chicago to see people begging for money at certain street intersections. Go under certain bridges at night and you may see men and women, old and young, sleeping under a pile of dirty blankets with some personal belongings nearby. Food pantries and soup kitchens operate at full capacity.
CIOGC Applauds U.S. Dept of Treasury Statement on Muslim Giving
The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (the Council) applauds the Obama administration and the Department of Treasury for recognizing "the particular importance of charitable giving throughout the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims in America and around the world."
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