Press Releases View PDF Imam Mustapha Elturk, Ameer of the Islamic Organization of North America (IONA, a past Co-chair of the Imams Council of Michigan, led a committee of Imams charged with issuing a statement on Abortion. The Committee consisted of Imam Mwafak Algalaieni of Grand Blanc Islamic Center and member of the Assembly of…
Press Releases View PDF The national elections are approaching fast. November 8 will be here before we know it and we must make sure that we fulfill our obligation to vote. Those who are eligible to vote and not registered, should get registered ASAP. Those that would like to vote absentee ballot, meaning by mail,…
Press Releases View PDF This morning IONA celebrated the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the first Muslim run soup kitchen in Macomb County. The project that began two years ago is now fully operational. City of Warren mayor, Jim Fouts, cut the ceremonial ribbon and delivered a few remarks of support for IONA’s work in…
Press Releases View PDF On Tuesday (August 9), Imam Mustapha Elturk, Ameer of the Islamic Organization of North America (IONA), participated in an important interfaith webinar titled “Encouraging Faith Communities to Vote – Sermons on the Importance of Voting.” The webinar was hosted by the Interfaith Power & Light whose mission is to inspire and…
Press Releases View PDF In November of 2017, the Muslim Community hosted the ‘1001 Inventions’ exhibit at the Michigan Science Center in Detroit. The exhibit is an international, award-winning traveling exhibit that showcases the legacy of scientific discovery and innovation during the golden age of Muslim Civilization, beginning in the 7th century and following the…
Conferences Qur’an Conferences 14th Annual Qur’an Conference: Ramadan The Month of al-Qur’an 13th Annual Qur’an Conference : Truth, Guidance and Light 6th Annual Qur’an Conference: The Qur’an – An Argument Either For Or Against You! Sirah Conferences 14th Annual Sirah Conference: Loving the Prophet 15th Annual Sirah Conference: The Hijrah and the Return to Mecca…
Conferences Qur’an Conferences 14th Annual Qur’an Conference: Ramadan The Month of al-Qur’an 13th Annual Qur’an Conference : Truth, Guidance and Light 6th Annual Qur’an Conference: The Qur’an – An Argument Either For Or Against You! Sirah Conferences 14th Annual Sirah Conference: Loving the Prophet 15th Annual Sirah Conference: The Hijrah and the Return to Mecca…
Press Releases On October 28, 2021, hosted by Fox 2 News Reporter and Anchor, Josh Landon, Gift of Life Michigan broadcasted a virtual roundtable event titled “The Gift of Life – Michigan’s Faith Leaders Dialogue ”. This year marks 50 years that Gift of Life Michigan has been providing advocacy and education on organ and…
IONA in the News Imam Elturk was able to make the hajj pilgrimage to Mecca” in 2010. Photo courtesy Steve Mustafa ElturkWith nearly 50 percent of Michigan residents vaccinated for COVID-19 and pandemic restrictions lifting, communities are returning to traditional forms of holiday celebrations. But for the second year in a row, an important Islamic…
IONA in the News Chants of “Free, free Palestine” reverberated on Sunday afternoon during a peace rally calling for Palestinians’ freedom.After a tentative cease-fire went into effect Friday, demonstrators said they welcome a cessation of bombings that have killed at least 248 Palestinians and 12 people in Israel, but it still doesn’t make Palestinians free….