Press Releases View PDF [Detroit, Michigan, July 8, 2026] — On Tuesday, July 7, Imam Steve Mustapha Elturk, Ameer of the Islamic Organization of North America (IONA), joined more than four dozen clergy, faith leaders, and laypersons representing Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, and Unitarian Universalist communities at Central United Methodist Church in Detroit for a…
IONA in the News As the rhetoric surrounding immigration grows increasingly harsh, Michigan faith leaders and advocates gathered on the Capitol lawn to deliver a unified message: the treatment of immigrants is a moral and spiritual obligation, not just a political question.The event was sponsored by the Michigan NETWORK for Catholic Social Justice Advocacy team…
Press Releases View PDF [Lansing, Michigan, May 31, 2026] — Imam Mustapha Elturk, Ameer of the Islamic Organization of North America (IONA) and a Co-chair of the Imams Council of Michigan, joined a group of IONA members and dozens of faith leaders, clergy, and community advocates from across Michigan in an Interfaith Prayer Walk in…
Press Releases View PDF Imam Mustapha Elturk, the president of the Islamic Organization of America and co-chair of the Imams Council of Michigan, called for the closure of all ICE detention centers in Michigan and an end to any new detention facilities. March 24, 2026. | Photo by Katherine Dailey/Michigan Advance. [Warren, MI] – Imam…
IONA in the News https://d1l66zlxaqpl1u.cloudfront.net/wp-gray/20260324/69c31bbeab709e3b0ecf93e6/file_1920x1080-5400-v4/file_1280x720-2000-v3_1.mp4LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Faith leaders from across Michigan gathered on the steps of the state Capitol on Tuesday, united in opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts nationwide.Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Pagan leaders issued a joint statement to demand safety and protection for immigrants as enforcement tensions grow throughout…
IONA in the News A group of 100 faith leaders across religious backgrounds gathered on the steps of the Michigan Capitol building on Tuesday with three demands to counter the presence of ICE in Michigan: the closure of all ICE detention centers and stoppage of construction of new ICE facilities in the state, an end…
Press Releases View PDF [WARREN, MI] – Imam Steve Mustapha Elturk, President of the Islamic Organization of North America (IONA) and Co-Chair of the Imams Council of Michigan, joined a coalition of faith leaders alongside Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard on Thursday, March 19, to strongly denounce antisemitism and all forms of hate. Oakland County…
IONA in the News As southeast Michigan’s Muslim community prepares to fast and pray during the holy month of Ramadan, they’re also being warned.Reports of increased enforcement and detainments by the federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that have led to bloodshed in Minnesota have some Muslims in Michigan concerned about gathering with their fellow…
Press Releases View PDF (WARREN, MI) — The Islamic Organization of North America (IONA) commends the American Human Rights Council (AHRC) for hosting its annual Spirit of Humanity Awards and Dinner Gala yesterday at the Fairlane Banquet Center in Dearborn. The event celebrated remarkable individuals and organizations whose steadfast commitment to justice, equality, and human…
IONA in the News IONA Imam Steve Elturk shows a rendering of the remodeled mosque that is under construction amid broken mirror shards left from vandalism last weekend. (PHOTO BY SUSAN SMILEY) Members of the Metro Detroit religious community gathered Friday at the Islamic Organization of North America in Warren in support of the mosque…