Press Releases View PDF The Islamic Organization of North America (IONA) co-hosted an event with Emgage titled Stand in Unity against Hate, Xenophobia and Islamophobia at the IONA banquet facility the evening of November 8. The purpose of the event is to show support and unity for marginalized communities.The meeting was organized in response to…
Press Releases View PDF Imam Mustapha Elturk and William Antoun, the IONA Center Outreach Director, attended a conference on “Interfaith Religious Freedom,” held on November 7 at the University of Detroit Law School in Detroit, Michigan.The new interfaith coalition was formed to defend the religious freedom enshrined in the constitution of the United States. The…
IONA in the News As the holy month of Ramadan begins for him and other Metro Detroit Muslims, Babar Qadri has noted among followers the same devotion but different begins. Amid extremist violence abroad and nationwide spikes in anti-Islam sentiment, some have urged the Warren resident to exercise caution while pursuing the prayers and gatherings…
Press Releases View PDF The Islamic Organization of North America (IONA) is one among many organizations that embraced the Resiliency Project initiated by the InterFaith Leadership Council of Metropolitan Detroit (IFLC). A group of concerned citizens, leaders of organizations and activists united to discuss the Resiliency Project. The large group of participants from every sector…
IONA in the News During the Islamic Organization of North America’s annual convention last year, experts identified what they consider the most pressing challenges for the Muslim community in Metro Detroit and elsewhere.Among those ranking highest were drugs, mental health and atheism. But since then, another issue — Islamophobia — has become more problematic in…
Press Releases View PDF DETROIT, November 22, 2016 – The Islamic Organization of North America is pleased to announce its 12th Annual IONA Convention “Living the Faith: The Struggle Continues – Confronting Challenges, Identifying Solutions.” The event will take place on Friday, November 25-27 in Detroit’s Cobo Center. The convention is open to the public,…
Press Releases View PDF Imam Mustapha Elturk, Ameer of the Islamic Organization of North America, delivered a message to the community regarding the outcome of the 2016 United States presidential election. You can view his message by clicking on the image or reading the message below. Assalamu Alaikum WRWB,With every new challenge comes a new…
Press Releases View PDF Last night Imam Mustapha Elturk gave a heartfelt presentation to the collective clergy and community leaders from the Presbyterian Church of the greater South East Michigan area. The conference titled “Seek the Welfare of the City” was held at First Presbyterian of Birmingham. Many IONA community members also attended. Imam Elturk’s…
Press Releases View PDF IONA condemns the senseless killing in OrlandoThe Islamic Organization of North America (IONA) condemns in the strongest terms the horrific tragedy and the senseless killing that left 50 people dead and 50 others wounded in Orlando. We extend our condolences to the families of the deceased and pray for the wounded….
Press Releases View PDF Two High School Seniors Organize an Anti-Islamophobia Rally On Saturday, January 16, a group of activists organized by two high school seniors from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, marched from the Fox Theater in downtown Detroit to Campus Martius Park to welcome refugees to Michigan and to protest the hate, xenophobia and Islamophobia…